Peebles Piranhas. Parents Welcome Booklet

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1 Peebles Piranhas Parents Welcome Booklet

2 Welcome to Peebles Piranhas, the Minis Section of Peebles Rugby Football Club Our Mission In conjunction with other Borders clubs we introduce children of primary We will, through rugby, create a posischool age to rugby union through tive, inclusive environment in which to structured coaching sessions, player develop young people by valuing: development programmes and tourfriendship and respect naments throughout the season. We Inclusion and involvement offer mini, tag, touch and new image Enjoyment and fun rugby all in accordance with guidelines Ambition and competition set out by the Scottish Rugby Union This introductory booklet has been produced for you as a parent or carer of children taking part in rugby-related activity with us. More information is available on the Peebles RFC website ( and Please contact one of the coaching team if you have any further questions. We aim to develop basic skills and agility, improve confidence in younger children (P1-P3) and introduce them to the simple ethics and concept of sports. In older children we look to reinforce these principles, introduce contact skills (P4), develop game awareness (P5) and progress to more complex areas of the game like scrums and lineouts (P6 and P7 respectively).

3 Organisation Registration All children taking part in rugby activities with us must be registered with the Peebles RFC Mini section by completing the Registration Form available on the website or with one of the coaches. This is to ensure that we are fully informed of any pertinent medical conditions, and also that we have the necessary contact details for your child. The annual subscription for the mini section is 40, which includes the standard SRU Player Insurance. It would greatly help if this could be remitted as soon as possible via the website at There is also a monthly direct debit option which makes the payment 4 per month. Please note your child will not be allowed to play matches or attend organised trips unless this subscription is up to date. Communication Please ensure your , address, home and mobile telephone numbers are registered with us so that we can contact you to keep you updated during the season with information on changes or cancellations of training or matches, and to confirm fixture venues and venues and times. Information will also be available through the Minis/Piranhas section of the Peebles RFC website and in the Peebleshire News. Training Coaching sessions take place on Sundays in Peebles at Haylodge Park, starting at 10am. We also take part in tournaments with other Borders clubs: please check the fixture list and website for more details. The first session is Sunday 21st August. P1-3 will train at Peebles High School from November to Easter with a break in December. P4-7 will continue to train outside to the end of November and then break in December befor returning in January. For security reasons we ask that parents and carers collect their children promptly and in person after training.

4 Away Matches and Tournaments We take part in joint coaching sessions and tournaments with other Borders clubs. Squad sizes depend on age groups and the host club. Teams are 10 players from a squad of 14 in P7, 8 from 12 in P6, 6 from 10 from P3-P5. P1 and P2 players do not take part in tournaments. In age groups where we ve more players than allowable squad sizes, we will select squads to attend. Whilst we try to balance teams to compete, our focus is on giving ALL PIRANHAS the same opportunity to play for the club and so rotate players for different tournaments. Training sessions will be run in Peebles for players who don t attend tournaments. This season s fixtures are included in this booklet and are also available on the website, but remember they are subject to change. We provide bus transport to some away matches, departing from the Gytes Leisure Centre Car Park and aiming to be at the venue 45 minutes before the first match starts. Travel arrangements will be included nearer the time, so please look at the website and/or the Peebleshire News for details. We will take a register of children travelling on the coach for that day; children making their way with parents/carers to these fixtures are required to travel back with the parent or carer they travelled with. Please note that parents/carers dropping off children are required to sign children on to the bus and must leave a contact number with the coordinating coach on the day. It is not sufficient for the child to tell the coaching team the return plans of the child. For security reasons we ask that parents collect their children from the Gytes car park when the bus returns. Children should have with them cold/wet weather gear to stay warm and dry because there are often long breaks between games at tournaments. Children should also bring a change of clothes for the return journey. Home Matches and Hospitality For home games we hope to enlist the help of 2 or 3 parents for about 2 hours in the preparation and serving of a simple meal e.g. sausage roll, hot dogs, crisps and juice in the Eastgate Clubrooms. Should you be willing to assist, please tick the box at the foot of the Registration Form you complete for your child/children. Protection of Vulnerable Groups The Protection of Vulnerable Group Scheme (PVG Scheme) is the disclosure scheme that helps to ensure those who have regular contact with children through paid and voluntary work are appropriately vetted to do so. All Piranhas coaches are required to undertake this process, which is coordinated through the club s Child Protection Officer.

5 Player Personal Clothing and Equipment All participating children must wear appropriate clothing. Please ensure your child/children bring plenty of drinks (i.e. water) as the children work hard and get thirsty. Player Personal Clothing and Equipment In keeping with SRU guidelines, all players from P4 upwards are required to wear a mouth guard during practice sessions and matches (there is no contact P1-P3). A good mouth guard protects the teeth and surrounding soft tissue - and should be properly fitted: an incorrectly fitted mouth guard does not provide protection and becomes a choking hazard. We ask that you ensure your child/children come to training and games with a correctly fitted mouthguard/gum shield. Please speak to the coaches if you need more information. Footwear Players boots should be in good condition and the cleats/studs should not be worn or sharp. Older children (P6-7) should not practise scrummaging in running shoes or cross trainers as they do not provide the stability required. Goggles An IRB global rugby trial is in place for season to allow players who need to wear corrective lenses to do so while playing rugby. Goggles are available in one size, with an adjustable headband and do not provide added protection. Polycarbonate lenses must be fitted by a qualified optician. Please see playerwelfare.worldrugby.org/goggles for more details and how to order. Match Day Clothing For matches both away and at home, navy blue shorts and red socks should be worn. For training, players should wear a sports top, shorts or tracksuit bottoms and thick socks. In colder/wetter weather, some form of tracksuit and waterproof jacket is also advisable. On match days we encourage players to wear their own Piranhas jerseys - though there will be some spare if needed. You should ensure that appropriate warm clothing is provided. Players should not wear hooded training tops as this becomes too tempting a target for a tackler (hoodies are great to keep warm after training though!). Zips, jewellery and other items that may be dangerous or cause injury to the player or his/her opponents should not be used or worn. Children requiring spectacles should bring a suitable case with which to store their glasses during games. Piranha clothing is available from

6 Fixture List stAugust First session at Gytes 28th August Training - Haylodge 4th September Training - Haylodge 11th Septmeber Peebles Tournament 18th September Jed Tournament 25th September Odd Shaped Ball 26th September Melrose Touranment (P4-7) 2nd October Duns Tournament 9th October School holidays 16th October 23rd October 30th October 6th November 13th November 20th November 27th November 4th December 11th December 18th December 25th December Training - Haylodge Hawick Tournament Training Haylodge P1-2 PHS P3-7 Jt training with Selkirk at Haylodge P1-3 Xmas party Xmas break Xmas break Xmas break st January 8th January 15th January 22nd January 29th January 5th February 12th February 19th February 26th February Xmas break P3-7 Linlithgow round robin Midterm P1-2 PHS P3-7 Haylodge Biggar/West Linton round robin at Haylodge 5th March 12th March 19th March 26th March 2nd April P1-2 PHS P3-7 Haylodge P1-2 PHS P3-7 Haylodge Selkirk Kelso Spring holidays 9th April 16th April 23rdh April 30th April 7th May 14th May 21st May Langholm Easter Gala Haddington Training Haylodge all Moffat Final session HL Note: Tournaments, round robin fixtures and festivals are P3-P7 only and we may need to select players on a rotational basis. Training sessions will therefore be available on away tournament days at Haylodge. P1-2 training will take place at Haylodge when older age groups are away.

7 Coaches Charter Place the well-being and safety of the athlete above the development of performance Follow all guidelines laid down by the SRU and be registered on the SRU coaches database Develop an appropriate working relationship with players based on mutual trust and respect Do not exert any undue influence to gain any personal benefit or reward Encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance Ensure activities are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of the individuals Clarify at the outset, what is expected of players and parents, and what players are entitled to expect their coach Coopereate fully with other specialists (e.g. other coaches, physiotherapists, club officials etc) in the best interests of the player Always advocate the positive aspects of Rugby and never condone rule violations Consistently display high standards of behaviour and appearance Be prepared to complete our club s Children s Coach Registration Form and follow the procedure laid down by the club

8 Selection Guidelines Our Mission: We will, through rugby, create a positive, inclusive environment in which to develop young people by valuing: Friendship and respect Inclusion and involvement Enjoyment and fun Ambition and competition Competitive and friendly games and tournaments are an important of developing both the values of and skills of rugby. Whilst we recognise winning is important, we prioritise development and participation. Rugby is a late development sport which means that, unlike other sports, often the most able adult players do not develop until their teens or even later. This means it is important for us to support, encourage and develop all children of all abilities as we cannot tell who will be the next international! Coaches have the unenviable task of selecting squads, particularly so in the larger age groups. So to avoid confusion and disappointment, we hope everyone understands the key principles outlined below. We ask that all members (coaches, parents and players) read and familiarise themselves with these principles and policies. Piranhas must be members of Peebles Rugby Club Every Piranha will get an equal opportunity to participate in tournaments. Attendance and attitude at training may be taken into account Where there are siblings in the same or different age groups we will try to accommodate requests to keep them at the same tournament, though it cannot always be guaranteed The coaches have the final say on all squad selection matters Wherever possible training will be arranged for players not travelling to tournaments. This may mean mixing age groups together. Any gripes will be dealt with fairly. Please contact the head coach of the age group or the Piranhas Coaching Convener, Neil Clark at neil.clark74@btinternet.com

9 Positive Behaviour Policy Aims of the Behaviour Policy To encourage a calm, purposeful and happy atmosphere within Piranhas To foster a positive attitude where all achievements are recognised To encourage self-discipline throughout the Piranhas with parental co-operation and involvement To raise children s self-esteem To provide clear boundaries for acceptable behaviour Golden Rules Listen to and respect coaches/referees Try your best at training Play within the laws of the game Zero tolerance to bullying of any kind verbal, physical or emotional Look after property Treat others the way you would like to treated Rugby is team sport that cannot be played alone Should there be disruptive or challenging behaviour the below approaches may be used. Strategies to deal with behaviour problems: a) Drawing attention to / praising good behaviour of other children b) Check out if child is having a problem c) Discuss with child and explain why behaviour is not acceptable Specific techniques Time out - yellow and red card system. 3 strikes and time out When a child is asked to take time it will be explained to them why they are being asked to take an appropriate amount of time out. They will be told how long time out will be for. They will be asked to sit in an area visible to the coaches or a coach will sit with them Coaches may make an informal approach to parents Contacts: Peebles Piranhas Convener Neil Clark Neil.Clark74@btinternet.com Child Protection Officer Jim King kingjim55@btinternet.com Club Youth Development Officer George Blair youthrugby@peeblesrfc.org

10 Key Contacts Age Group Phone Primary 1 Tony Farndon tony.farndon@mac.com Primary 2 Neil Clark Neil.Clark74@btinternet.com Primary 3 Ross Fitzgerald ross.fitzgerald@roslin.ed.ac.uk Primary 4 Mark Thomson markbthomson@hotmail.co.uk Scott Tait scott.taityboy@gmail.com Primary 5 James Hamilton piranhas2008@gmail.com Primary 6 Neil Wolfenden wolfendenhome@gmail.com Primary 7 Aegir Maciver aegir@relicarte.com Piranhas Convener: Neil Clark Neil.Clark74@btinternet.com Communications Officer: Dom Finn dominic@dominicfinn.com Youth Development Officer: George Blair youthrugby@peeblesrfc.org Child Protection Officer: Jim King kingjim55@btinternet.com Kit Covener: David Caulton David.Caulton@ed.ac.uk Treasurer: Richard Brown richard261@btinternet.com