NZRU Coaching Small Black Rugby
This is the entry level for the coaching pathway and focuses on junior Rugby from Under 6 through to Under 13. NZRU policy makes this course compulsory and is to be attended by all coaches and assistant coaches of these age grades.
Each course is two hours and includes a small theory section for all coaches followed by a practical session.
The interactive practical session will see the group split into the three corresponding grades for Small black Rugby:
- NZRU Beginning Rugby: Rippa Rugby Under 6 & Under 7
- NZRU Learning Rugby: Under 8 to Under 10
- NZRU Playing Rugby: Under 11 to Under 13
Each course is tailored to give coaches the knowledge and skills required to coach at their respective levels. The course will provide basic principles for coaching skills that are relevant to each age group.
At the end of the course coaches will be required to complete a NZRU Coach Registration form as well as receive some free resources including coaching cards and booklets as well as an access card to the NZRU Coaching Toolbox website.
For full course information including dates, venues content and times, please click here.
For more information about Small Black Rugby Courses please contact:
Scott Collins
ARFU Rugby Development Officer
DDI: 09 815-4831
MOB: 027 283 6185
Email: scott.collins@aucklandrugby.co.nz
NZRU Front Row Factory
A practical scrum based course designed to assist the development of club Rugby forwards, with a focus on front row play. The course is for both players and coaches at junior and senior level.
The workshop will cover the following:
• Body position,
• Conditioning games,
• Building a scrum,
• Lineout throw,
• Basic lifting techniques (U14 & above)
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24th April
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Tuesday
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6.00pm – 7.30pm
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CENTRAL
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Eden RFC
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1st May
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Tuesday
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6.00pm – 7.30pm
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EAST
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East Tamaki RFC
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2nd May
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Wednesday
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6.00pm – 7.30pm
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SOUTH
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Papatoetoe RFC
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7th May
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Monday
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6.00pm – 7.30pm
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WEST
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Waitakere RFC
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For more information about the Front Row Factory please contact:
Scott Collins
ARFU Rugby Development Officer
DDI: 09 815-4831
MOB: 027 283 6185
Email: scott.collins@aucklandrugby.co.nz
2012 RugbySmart Coaching Workshop
All coaches and assistant coaches who are involved with teams from Secondary School Rugby upwards (Under 14 and above) are required to attend a RugbySmart Coaching Workshop every season. NZRU Policy makes this course compulsory.
RugbySmart has evolved into a very valuable resource for Rugby Coaches of all levels. While its main objective continues to be injury prevention, the 90 minute interactive workshop provides practical coaching tips and strategies based around safe technique for the contact area of Rugby.
Coaches and Assistant coaches can attend any one of the course that will be held at ARFU Clubs and Secondary Schools. Please check with you club or school administrator with regards to the timetable.
RugbySmart is Level 1 for NZRU Adult Rugby Coaching.
2012 Developing Rugby Coaches Course / Level Two Certificate
The Developing Rugby Coaches (DRC) course is a series of practical / technical Coaching Workshops split into modules, aimed at developing rugby knowledge and providing coaches with ‘best practice’ methods and how to apply that knowledge in the rugby coaching environment.
This course is run in a series of one-hour modules throughout the year.
Coaches that wish to attend DRC but do not want to complete the whole course can attend any module of their choice.
A coach will receive credit for attendance for each module (each module is approx 1 hour) attended and these details will also go into the NZRU database to confirm your attendance at portions of the course.
Attending modules will provide for individual up-skilling and we believe it is a great opportunity to enhance the skills of a coach.
To obtain the FULL Level 2 Coaching Certificate, coaches will have to attend all of the 4 scheduled evening modules along with the full day of practical coaching and will also be practically assessed by ARFU at your team’s training sessions.
Coaches will also need to complete a Rugby Laws Test and complete a coaching log / diary showing 50 hours of practical planning and coaching.
Facilitated by ARFU Coach Development Manager Bevan Cadwallader, there will be a range of specialist coaches involved in presenting the various modules to attendees.
March 2012 Course Dates are:
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Course 1:
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Day:
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Time:
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Venue:
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5th March
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Monday
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6.00pm – 8.30pm
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Dilworth School
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12th March
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Monday
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6.00pm – 8.30pm
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Dilworth School
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19th March
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Monday
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6.00pm – 8.30pm
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Dilworth School
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26th March
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Monday
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6.00pm – 8.30pm
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Dilworth School
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1st April
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Sunday
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10.00am – 4.00pm
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Dilworth School
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Course 2:
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Day:
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Time
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Venue:
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10th Sept
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Monday
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6.00pm – 8.30pm
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Dilworth School
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17th Sept
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Monday
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6.00pm – 8.30pm
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Dilworth School
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24th Sept
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Monday
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6.00pm – 8.30pm
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Dilworth School
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1st October
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Monday
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6.00pm – 8.30pm
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Dilworth School
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14th October
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Sunday
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10.00am – 4.00pm
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Dilworth School
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The course is held in the Gymnasium at Dilworth School, which is located at the Mt St John Avenue entrance, Epsom, Auckland (behind the pool complex).
Modules include:
• Roles of a Coach
• Physical Preparation
• Season / Session Planning
• Selection Process
• Principles of Play
• Rugby Laws
• Mental Skills
• Growth and Development
• Scrums
• Back Attack & Counter attack
• Lineouts / Kick offs and Kick Restarts
• Team Attack
• The Breakdown / Continuity Skills (Ruck & Maul)
• Team Defence
• Skill Development
For full course information including dates, venues content and times, please click here.
To download the application form click here. Applications need to be e-mailed to bevan.cadwallader@aucklandrugby.co.nz
NZRU Advanced Coaching Course / IRB Analysing and Preparing Players
This course is run bi-annually within the Blues franchise and is Level 3 of the NZRU Coaching Pathway (IRB Level 3). It is tailored for Premier Club and Representative Coaches from across the Blues franchise.
Coaches wishing to attend the Level 3 course must have completed and gained full accreditation from DRC and must apply for a place on the course as numbers are restricted.
NZRU Coaching Workshops and Roadshows.
The NZRU offers a variety of Coaching Courses which are run across the country. For more information on these courses head to www.nzrugby.co.nz
International Rugby Academy of New Zealand (IRANZ)
Based out of Massey University IRANZ also provides a High Performance avenue for both coaches and players.
More information on their programmes can be found on www.internationalrugbyacademy.com
Bevan Cadwallader
ARFU Coaching Development Manager
DDI: 09 815 483
MOB: 0272 010 824
Email: bevan.cadwallader@aucklandrugby.co.nz
2012 ARRA Referee Coaching & Training Programmes
"If you want to be in the best seat in the house, become a referee."
To assist you in starting or continuing your development as a referee, the Auckland Rugby Referees Association offers a wide range of refereeing courses.
If you want more information or suggestions on how to get started in refereeing should contact:
Greg Watson
ARFU Match Officials Manager
DDI: 09 815-5173
MOB: 027 683 9411
Email: greg.watson@aucklandrugby.co.nz
For full course information including dates, venues content and times, please click here or head towww.arra.org.nz
