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Course Title:
IRFU Children’s Coaching Award 2025
Course Date(s):
Saturday the 17th of May 2025
Course Venue:
Old Belvedere RFC
Pre Course Modules on Gainline/World Rugby:
IRFU children’s coaching, mini rugby refereeing, role of the coach modules & world rugby concussion certificate (all through your GAINLINE profile)
Module
Date
Time
Delivery method
Tutor
Introduction
17/05/25
9.00am-9.45am
On site
Ariel Robles
Fundamental Movements
9.45am-10.45am
WWPIS
10.45am-11.45am
Graham Reynolds
General play – Contact
11.45am-1.00pm
Glenn Predy
Lunch
1.00pm-1.45pm
Scrums
1.45pm-2.15pm
Jack Nelson
Lineouts
2.15pm-2.45pm
General play – Attack and Defence
2.45pm-4.00pm
Rob Wolfe
Course Reflection
4.00pm-4.30pm
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
Please complete all 4 online requirements before the 17th May 2025 Course
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.
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