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Course Title:
IRFU CHILDREN’S COACH COURSE MEADOWBANK 1
Course Date(s):
Online Webinars: 2nd and 9th September, Practical date: 13th September. CLOSING DATE:28TH AUGUST
Course Venue:
MEADOWBANK
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 45 min
02/09/26
7-9pm
Virtual
Teams link 1:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/37710463701191?p=7gaJQAMETQloOcAlEA
General Play: Attack and Defence - Duration 1hr 30 min
09/09/26
7-9pm and Practical Day
Teams Link 2:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/373759582137751?p=77q8iATcPfEGsAdaJs
Fundamental Movement Skills - Duration 1 hr
13/09/26
During Practical day
On site
Belfast venue
General Play – Contact - Duration 1 hr
Lineout - Duration 30 min
Scrum - Duration 30 min
Practical Coaching Observations – Duration 2 hrs
During practical day
Course Close
Award Requirements:
1. Pre-Course Survey
2. Complete 4 online (pre-course) modules:
· Children’s Coach Course Introduction
· Mini Rugby Refereeing module
· Quality Coaching module
· Concussion Awareness module
3. Complete Course Attendance
4. Practical Coaching Observation
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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