Children's Coach Course 2526 Belfast+West

Course Title:	IRFU CHILDREN’S COACH COURSE ULSTER 1
Course Date(s):	3^rd and 10^th Sept online, Practical dates 12^th Sept and 14^th Sept
Course Venue:	12^th Sept – Belfast venue TBC or 14^th Sept West Venue TBC
Course Director:	Chris Galway chris.galway@ulsterrugby.com
Module	Date	Time	Delivery method (on site or virtual)	Venue / online link
Welcome, Introduction and Effective Coaching – Duration 1 hr 45 min	03/09/25	7-9pm	Virtual	Zoom link webinar 1: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83076345899?pwd=jnoILL8BDdb4SsbYTjxbRenAdrvzrQ.1
General Play: Attack and Defence - Duration 1hr 30 min	10/09/25	7-9pm and Practical Day	Virtual	Zoom Link webinar 2: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81551379434?pwd=Wr3fOFFWNgHJc1IXib4O8zHuc1soFI.1
Fundamental Movement Skills - Duration 1 hr	12/09/25 or 14/09/25	During Practical day	On site	Belfast or West Venue TBC
General Play – Contact - Duration 1 hr	12/09/25 or 14/09/25	During Practical day	On site	Belfast or West Venue TBC
Lineout - Duration 30 min	12/09/25 or 14/09/25	During Practical day	On site	Belfast or West Venue TBC
Scrum - Duration 45 min	12/09/25 or 14/09/25	During Practical day	On site	Belfast or West Venue TBC
Course Reflection/Close - Duration 30 min	12/09/25 or 14/09/25	During practical day	On site	Belfast or West Venue TBC
Award Requirements: 1. Pre-Course Survey 2. Complete 3 online (pre-course) modules: · Children’s Coach Course Introduction · Mini Rugby Refereeing module · Quality Coaching module 3. Complete online Concussion Awareness module 4. Complete Course Attendance 5. Post-Course Survey NOTE: Coaches have 2 Seasons to complete award requirements.

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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49 seats available.
Price: €90.00

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