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Children's Coach Course (Castlebar RFC)

The IRFU "Children's Coach Course" is for coaches of Mini Rugby players aged 5-12.

Players are introduced to the game of rugby for the first time through participation in games with reduced numbers of 8, 10, or 12-a-side.

The goal is to develop players’ all-round skills and game-understanding with an emphasis on Fundamental Movement Skills delivered through basic Technical, Tactical & Physical course modules.

There is an emphasis on enjoyment and player development using best practice, the coach acting as a 'Guide' in a player-centred process.

 

Entry Criteria:

Participants must be a minimum of 16 years of age

Please note coaches aged 16-18 years are limited to performing in an Assistant Coach role, under the direct supervision and guidance of an accredited Children’s Rugby coach aged 18+

Priority where required will be given to participants actively involved in coaching Mini Rugby players.

Course Title:

IRFU CHILDREN’S COACH COURSE

Course Date(s):

29/10/2024 & 05/11/2024

Course Venue:

Castlebar RFC

Course Director:

Zoe Langsdale, zoe.langsdale@connachtrugby.ie

Module

Date

Time

Delivery method (on site or virtual)

Venue / online link

Welcome, Introduction and Effective Coaching – Duration 1 hr 45 min

29/10

6:30 PM

 On-site

Castlebar RFC

General Play: Attack and Defence - Duration 1hr 30 min

29/10

8:15 PM

On-site

Castlebar RFC

Fundamental Movement Skills - Duration 1 hr

05/11

6:30 PM

On-site

Castlebar RFC

General Play – Contact - Duration 1 hr

05/11

 7:30 PM

  On-site

Castlebar RFC

Lineout - Duration 30 min

05/11

8:30 PM

On-site

Castlebar RFC

Scrum - Duration 45 min

05/11

9:00 PM

On-site

Castlebar RFC

Course Reflection/Close - Duration 30 min

05/11

9:45 PM

On-site

Castlebar RFC

 

Award Requirements:

1.    Complete 3 online (pre-course) modules:

·      Children’s Coach Course Introduction

·      Mini Rugby Refereeing module

·      Role of the Coach module

 

2.    Complete online Concussion Awareness module

 

3.    Complete Course Attendance

 

NOTE: Coaches have 2 Seasons to complete award requirements.

 

36 seats available.
Price: €90.00