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RFU Community Game Update 21 June

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Pitch side Care for 2023-2024 – Changes to Regulation 9
Last week Council voted in favour of changes to Regulation 9. From the 22/23 season all age grade contact matches and training sessions will require a level of pitch-side first aid that aligns with the RFU’s Pitch-side First Aid & Immediate Care Standards or a level determined by a club’s specific risk assessment. Similar changes will come into place for the adult game in 23/24. You can read an overview as well as a detailed guide here.

Age Grade Regulation Changes
The 2022-2023 season will see some changes in Regulations for the age grade game. We have included an overview of the areas the changes will affect, with a detailed Age Grade Changes document to follow.

Code of Conduct
We are committed to the ongoing promotion of all rugby participants welfare. Everyone is entitled to feel safe and protected from any form of abuse or neglect and has the right to take part in rugby in a safe, respectful and enjoyable environment. For this reason we have created a code of conduct template for clubs to use as they wish.

Promotion and Relegation for Men’s and Women’s Community Game
Following Friday 17 June’s Council Meeting, promotion and relegation has been agreed for both the men’s (National 1 and below) and women’s (Championship and below) community game. You can find out how many teams will go up and down per league here.

RFU 2022 Hybrid Annual General Meeting
Friday 17 June saw the RFU annual AGM take place at which New Board and Presidential roles were ratified. You can watch back the meeting or read more about it in this article.

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RFU Community Game Update 14 June

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    1. ACTION REQUIRED
Age Grade – Regulations 2022-23, Rugby Camps and Summer Activity
A planning note including updates on regulations to be aware of ahead of 2022/23 season. Reminder of the June Activity Guidance and the need for approval for festivals and rugby camps, as per Regulation 15.9.

2. ACTION IF OF INTEREST
RFU 2022 Hybrid Annual General Meeting
A reminder the RFU will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 17 June 2022 at 18:00. Members are encouraged to record their votes prior to the AGM. More information contained within.

Deadline 1st July – Entries for National Boys and Girls Cup Competition
Read on for full entry process information. The primary club contact should complete the entry form by 1st July 2022.

Player Panel call to 17 & 18-year-olds
Please share this opportunity with players you think would be interested. The panel will run from the 22nd June to 28th June and will involve short daily activities lasting 10-15mins. Prizes available.

Pro-active Reporting for Rugby
The incident report smartphone app is already used by many rugby clubs across the country. The Proactive app allows for quick pre-session checks, as well as on and off-field incident and injury reporting. Read online to find out more about the app, including details of a limited period subsidised offer.

GMS 1 July Switch Over, Update and Checklist ahead of 2022/2023 season
In response to club requests to have more time to prepare ahead of the new season, players will become de-affiliated on 1 July 2022 and players will be able to be re-affiliated from this date. This is in GMS only; 1st August remains when the age grade game, regulations and age bands all move over to 2022-23. All new affiliations will also be able to be submitted for club approval from 1 July 2022. Included is also a checklist for clubs to support key tasks in GMS. More details included on webinar to support this process as well as GMS enhancements responding to Platform for Rugby feedback.

3. FOR AWARENESS
Community Game Fixture Release
Yesterday, in line with previous years, the fixtures for men’s and women’s community rugby were released to clubs by National League Rugby and Regional Organising Committees. Read online for more information and the full fixture list.

Getting Ready for Girls Age Bandings 2022-23
Information included on new girls’ age banding, Girls CB U16 England Rugby Developing Player Programme.

Honda Rugby Grounds Connected Roadshow
From 22 to 29 June, RFU Head Groundsperson Jim Buttar will be visiting clubs around the country to share pitch advice as part of the Honda Rugby Grounds Connected roadshow. Read on to find your nearest event and how to attend for free.

The Touch Union
The Touch Union is the RFU endorsed and promoted format of non-contact rugby, perfect for summer rugby and pre-season prep. Find out more about how clubs can use The Touch Union either to transition players in and out of contact rugby, or as a stand-alone format for those who prefer to play non-contact rugby.

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Adult Male Future Competition Structure

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Adult Male Future Competition Structure
(English Clubs Championship)
We are now able to share the most significant changes in 30 years to the Adult Male Competition Structure. There are new league structures for 2022/2023 as well as the introduction of our exciting new cup competition that will take place at the end of the season.

The positive changes will deliver:
• reduced travel time and distance for the majority
• more localised matches
• new Cup competition to begin in March 2023

These changes have been designed following feedback from clubs and players responding to their needs and changes in society. The changes are intended to reboot and re-energise community rugby, improving player retention and attracting new players to the adult men’s game.

All the information you need to help you prepare for the upcoming season and beyond is below, as well as a reminder of why the changes are being made, which can be found by clicking on the read online button.
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Community Game Update 17th May

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  Rugby World Cup 2025 coming to England
 England will host Rugby World Cup 2025! Here we begin to look at the RWC2025 Legacy programme and how it will grow the women’s and girls’ game across the country.

 1. ACTION REQUIRED
Age Grade Cup Entry
 On 10 June 2022, we will release the entry criteria and application process for the 2022/23 season’s age grade club cups. Before then, we are asking clubs to ensure roles in GMS are up-to-date, with the correctly named person and their current email address for roles listed within this communication.

 Age Grade Summer Activity Guide 2022
 The age grade rugby framework is now in effect. This replaces the normal age-grade out of season regulations for this summer, 2022. Click Read Online above for more information.
 2. ACTION IF OF INTEREST
Save the Date 17/18 September – Pitch Up For Rugby 2022/23
 Our ‘Pitch Up For Rugby’ campaign will return for 2022/2023 with a particular focus on the transition of age-grade players to adult rugby. Please share the ‘Save the Date’ included within this communication with your rugby community.
 19 May deadline for GMS User Group interest & 23 May for Support Trainers
 Nearly 200 people have expressed an interest in joining the new User Groups to help support the future Platform for Rugby. There is still a chance to apply ahead of 19 May. We are also looking for GMS Support Trainers ahead of the new season to support clubs.
 Age Grade Affiliation & GMS Support Webinars
 Ahead of the new season, we will be running a GMS Summer Series webinar programme to support volunteers. You can find out when and how to register within this online communication.
 International Ticketing
 A reminder that Friday 20 May is the deadline for entering all 2021-2022 matches to ensure they count in the indicative International ticketing allocations. The actual allocations will be finalised once the results from the 2022-2023 season have been collected.

 3. FOR AWARENESS
Future Competition Structure – Leagues for 2022/2023
 Next week, clubs will receive information on the new RFU leagues structure as well as details on a new cup competition for levels 5 and below.
 Last chance to become part of the National Youth Council
 Monday 23 May will see the application period close for this year’s National Youth Council. Please share this opportunity with 18-24-year-olds who you feel would like to influence the future of rugby.
 Volunteers’ Week & UK Coaching Week 2022
 As part of Volunteers’ Week between 1 June and 7 June we will be providing templates for clubs to use to thank those in their clubs for their many contributions. Another date for your diary is UK Coaching Week which runs between 6 – 12 June.

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National Youth Council Applications

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I just wanted to let you know that National Youth Council applications are open again (for the final time this season –and we are looking to recruit another 3 new members), with applications closing on Monday 23rd May (midday)

I just wanted to flag, should you be able to promote and/or if there is anyone between 18-24 that you think may be interested in applying then please do share this information with them. The opportunity will also be promoted in Community Game Update tomorrow.

Further information and the application form for the National Youth Council can be found here (and shared on our Twitter Channel here should it be easier to re-share on your twitter channel).

Honda Volunteer of the Year Award Presentations at Redruth R.F.C.

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On the occasion of the county game at Redruth on Saturday against Hampshire. Cornwall RFU made it’s presentations to the winners from Cornwall in this year’s Honda Volunteer of the Year Awards.

The overall winner from Cornwall was Paul Duval from Helston RFC. Paul has been a lynch-pin at Helston over many seasons and has recently got the Womens and Girls section of the club up and running. Paul will be heading off to Twickenham for a black-tie dinner later in the year.

Paul Duval receives his award from Tom Magill and CRFU President John Sumnall
Another successful award for Veor-Holman RFC for their outstanding work in the community Beyond Rugby Award
A well deserved Unsung hero award for the volunteers at Camborne RFC
Phil Bostock from Truro RFC “Unsung hero award”
Richard Edyvean from Bodmin RFC Unsung Hero Award. Groundsman
Martin Baker from Camelford RFC “Unsung hero award”

Community Game Update 3rd May

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1. ACTION REQUIRED
Age Grade Summer Activity Guide 2022 – From 3 May
A reminder to all involved in age grade rugby that an RFU Summer Activity Framework again replaces the normal age-grade out of season regulations for this summer, 2022. Click Read Online above for more information. We hope this helps to continue to address the impact the pandemic has had on player activity, retention and safety.

2. ACTION IF OF INTEREST
Platform for Rugby User Groups & GMS Update
We are keen to increase the number of players and parents, coaches and match officials joining their relevant Platform for Rugby user group. Details are included online, alongside information on GMS Support Trainer Recruitment.
Age Grade Affiliation & Support Webinar 19 May
As clubs have told us they need more time to prepare ahead of the new season, players will become de-affiliated on 1 July 2022 and players will be able to be re-affiliated from this date. All new affiliations will also be able to be submitted for club approval from 1 July 2022. More details included on webinar to support this process.
FREE Introduction To Rugby Training Courses – Summer 2022 – BOOKING NOW OPEN!
We have listened carefully to schools, colleges and universities about the high demand to have rugby trained teachers and coaches across the education sector, and a nationwide summer training programme of FREE introduction to rugby courses has been launched.
Save the Date 17/18 September – Pitch Up For Rugby 2022/23
To give volunteers time to plan ahead, we’re sharing a ‘Save the Date’ for next season’s ‘Pitch Up For Rugby’ events. The theme for next season is supporting clubs to transition age grade players into adult rugby + engaging 16-22-year-olds.

3. FOR AWARENESS
Bill Sweeney – recuperating well
Thank you to all members of the rugby community who have shared kind wishes for RFU CEO, Bill Sweeney, who is being treated for pulmonary embolism. Bill is expected to make a full recovery and return to work, he is in good spirits and is being well looked after. Bill would also like to thank everyone who has sent their best wishes for his recuperation. Read Online  

England Rugby Mentoring Award

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This course is being held at Bodmin RFC on Sunday 9th July. If you book up to 4 weeks prior to the course then it’s free.

Booking will need to be done via GMS, see course requirements.

RFU Community Game Update 19th April

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  1. ACTION REQUIRED
Summer Activity Framework 2022 – Now Available!
After positive feedback last year, an RFU Summer Activity Framework will again replace the normal age-grade out of season regulations for this summer. The 2022 version is a hybrid of the usual regulations and 2021 Summer Framework. We hope this helps to continue to address the impact the pandemic has had on player activity, retention and safety.
Girls Age Bandings Implementation – Under 11s Clarification
A reminder of the new U12, U14, U16 and U18 girls’ age bands and clarification of the options available for U11’s next season.
Applications For 2022-23 Women’s Leagues & Allianz Inner Warrior Series
A reminder that the application for entry into the 2022-23 RFU women’s league structure and the Allianz Inner Warrior Series is open. All new and existing teams are invited to complete the online entry form to confirm they wish to participate in the 2022-23 competition. Deadline for entries is Sunday 24 April.
Reminder Of Payment Of Players – Regulation 7
The 2022 Payment of Players declaration closes on 30 June 2022. It is mandatory for clubs whose men’s first XV team play at Level 3 to Level 7 to complete this declaration in order to remain eligible for RFU Benefits.

2. ACTION IF OF INTEREST
Free Introduction To Rugby Training Courses – Summer 2022
A nationwide summer training programme of FREE introduction to rugby courses has been launched. Funded by England Schools RFU and England Colleges RFU, 60 courses based on Kids First Contact courses will run across the country in May and June.

3. FOR AWARENESS
Game Management System (GMS) Review And Future Platform For Rugby Recommendations
Full review recommendations from Deloitte are available to read online. To increase two-way communication, we are also creating five new Platform for Rugby user groups who will be instrumental in continuing to help us understand the game’s priorities for the system. Expression of interest form included online.

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Back in the Game Update 5th April.

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  1. ACTION REQUIRED
There are no actions required from the game this week.

2. ACTION IF OF INTEREST
Supplemental Pot: Club Support Fund 2021/2022
During the 21/22 season, the Supplemental Pot ticket fund was suspended due to the pandemic and £400,000 was allocated from the Community Game budget for a needs-based Club Support Fund (CSF). The purpose of this fund is to support those clubs that are significantly affected by the non-payment of the Supplemental Pot. Eligibility info and claim form here.
Reminder of May Deadline For International Ticketing Allocation
The deadline of 20 May is fast approaching for clubs to enter their non RFU league fixtures in the Game Management System. By doing adding your 15 a side fixtures played, will help your indicative allocation sent out later this summer.
Top Tips To Tackle Rising Energy Costs
With energy prices on the rise, here are some top tips on how to keep your clubs’ bills down.
Book A Pitch Advisor Visit Via Honda Rugby Grounds Connected
There is still time for clubs to book a pitch advisor visit. Fill in the short form.

3. FOR AWARENESS
New Back in The Game Content Available
New content as part of our ‘Back in the Game’ campaign is available here and more will drop tomorrow.  
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