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TF Playing Adult Rugby – Player Approval Form
Playing Adult Rugby – Player Approval Form
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Alnwick RFC
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Newcastle Ravens RUFC
Newcastle University RFC
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Mens
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Players Age
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18
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Chronological Age Grade
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U11
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U13
U14
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U16
U17
U18
U19
Age Grade Playing Position(s)
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Potential adult playing position
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Adult Team likely to play for
*
Number of years playing rugby
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Will the player continue to play age grade rugby?
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Yes
No
Reason to play the player out of age grade
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Requested start date
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Player Assessment
To include a review of skill levels & ability, physical, emotional, social development/differences and how this was measured. The Age Grade Codes of Practice provide guidance on supporting evidence and measurement.
Skill level and ability
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Representative Rugby Played since Age 15
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It is recommended that a coach of at least England Rugby Coaching Award level (previously Level 2) makes this assessment.
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First
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Please click here to confirm that the CSO has agreed to the application for this individual player
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Declaration
We certify that all the information on this form is correct, that a full risk assessment has been undertaken, that those named have been fully involved in agreeing the application, that parents/adult players across the wider group have been briefed and if approved, agree to play the above players in accordance with RFU Regulation 15 (Age Grade Rugby) and the spirit and values of rugby union.
I declare in line with the above statement
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This should not be a parent of the player. Even if they are the coach, for transparency, an alternative proposer should complete the application
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Rugby is Good for You Poster
Introduction to Rugby
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Girls Recruitment Northumberland
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Play Together, Stay Together
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