Develop appreciation for rugby and promote good sportsmanship
Boost confidence of all players
Never ridicule any player
Plan sessions focused on skill development, decision-making, and understanding the game
Maintain high standards of discipline and act as role models
Never force unwilling children to participate
Encourage rule-based play
Teach effort, teamwork and respect
Be fair, consistent, and encouraging
Remain approachable to players and parents
Avoid foul language and abusive behaviour

Training and Joint Training (JT)
Training usually runs Sundays, 09:00–10:00 at BRFC grounds.

Schedule will be posted once confirmed by other clubs
Changes to timing/location will be shared in team chat
Occasionally, players may stay longer to practise tag rugby
Spectator presence is welcomed, especially for young players
Prompt arrival before session start is essential
Please avoid interfering with set-up areas (cones, balls, obstacles)
Stay off pitches while spectating, but remain nearby
Notify coaches if you need to leave temporarily
Players are encouraged to notify coaches when leaving/returning (e.g. toilet breaks)
Help with bibs, belts, tags, cones, and balls is appreciated

Time Outs
Disruptive behaviour will be managed respectfully.

Time outs only after sufficient warnings
Fighting, hitting, or kicking is not acceptable
Adults will be informed if behaviour becomes a pattern

Joint Training (JT)
JT offers shared training and mixed tag games at various club locations.

Attendance encouraged for U6/U7/U8 players
Acknowledging travel and fuel costs
Car sharing is permitted with prior adult consent
Organise travel yourself via team chat; not regular practice

Travel Arrangements – RFU Safeguarding
Transporting players should be rare and properly managed.

Only with full adult and player consent
Provide full travel details: destination, driver, adult chaperones
Coaches must not travel alone with a player
Emergency contact info must be available
No assumptions that coaches will routinely provide transport

Skills, Drills & Principles of Play
Adults will be included in weekly skill/drill explanations.

Allows home practice and deeper understanding
Training planned using RFU’s APES and FITT principles
RFU Principles of Play introduced in simplified format

Example Drills:

Fundamentals of movement
Running with two hands on the ball
Scoring with control and balance
Head-up awareness while moving
Staying inside the play zone
Tag Rugby introduction and rule explanation
Passing and catching accuracy
Running to score
Evasion tactics and finding space

Notes:
Teaching Tag Rugby rules takes time and shared understanding between coaches and adults.
Professional rugby differs from our training format—players may emulate contact styles seen on TV.

Summary

Arrival before start time is crucial
Sessions run for 60 minutes (incl. warmup/warm-down)
Training structure is intentional and carefully designed
Season schedule to be posted via team chat