Total Time: Theory/Practical 2-3 Hours Theory & Practical Stage 1: Playing Touch Rugby/The Core Values of Rugby Union By the end of stage pupils should: 1. Understand the rules of playground touch rugby 2. Understand the Core Values of Sportsmanship and Discipline 3. Be clear how to ensure players adhere to these Core Values. Personal & Social Skills 5C s Ensure that you reinforce the 5C s, offer praise when the children demonstrate good personal and social skills. Resources Take the pupils outside and play 4 a side Touch Rugby matches. Rules 4 v 4 Start with a pass in the middle of the pitch Go forward with the ball and aim to score a try by putting the ball down over the tryline Defenders try to stop you scoring by touching you with two hands between your knees and chest NO PUSHING Pass back towards your own try line no forward passes If the ball is dropped pick it up and carry on playing The game re-starts with a free pass to the defending team following: o A forward pass by the attackers free pass from the spot of the forward pass o Player running off the pitch or stepping on the side line free pass from wherever the player stepped on or over the side line o Offside this occurs when defenders are in front of the ball and obstruct the attacking Competence Developing a positive view of your own performance. Connection The ability to build positive bonds with others, resulting in effective relationships between pupils. Size 3 rugby balls Cones (if you don t have netball court markings)
o team from making a pass Any foul play When you are touched: 1. STOP 2. PUT THE BALL ON THE FLOOR AND STEP OVER IT 3. A TEAM MATE STANDS BEHIND YOU, PICKS UP THE BALL AND PASSES IT If you or your team touches the player with the ball: 1. SHOUT TOUCH! 2. ALL OF YOUR TEAM TAKE 3 STEPS BACK FROM THE BALL TOWARDS YOUR OWN TRY LINE 3. MOVE FORWARD ONCE THE BALL IS PASSED Go back inside to discuss Sportsmanship and Discipline Show the RFU Core Values video clip. Click on the core values icon on slide 2 or go to this link - http://www.rfu.com/thegame/corevalues In their teams ask the children what sportsmanship and discipline mean in rugby and why they are important. Sportsmanship is the foundation Rugby Union is built upon. We uphold the rugby tradition of camaraderie with team mates and opposition We observe fair play both on and off the pitch and are generous when we win or lose We play to win, but not at all costs Discipline Strong discipline underpins our sport Connection The ability to build positive bonds with others, resulting in effective relationships between pupils. Projector & Screen Internet access PowerPoint Slide 2
We obey the laws of the game which ensure an exciting and inclusive game We ensure that we are honest and fair when we play Ask the pupils to discuss in their groups how playground leaders can make sure those playing touch rugby adhere to the values of sportsmanship and discipline. Finish by reflecting upon the rules and how to play touch rugby. Stage 2: The role and organisational responsibilities of the rugby playground leader By the end of the stage pupils should: 1. Be clear in the roles of a playground leader 2. Know the characteristics of a good leader 3. Be able to use STEP (Space, Task, Equipment, People) principle to organise activities as a Rugby playground leader. Split the pupils into small groups, use worksheet 1 and ask them to discuss the following questions and feedback to the whole group: 1. What are the qualities of a good leader? 2. What are the qualities of a bad leader? Personal & Social Skills 5C s Ensure that you reinforce the 5C s, offer praise when the children demonstrate good personal and social skills. Character demonstrating respect for rules, an understanding of right and wrong and showing sympathy and empathy for others. Resources Projector & Screen PowerPoint Slide 3 Worksheet 1 Ask the children to complete worksheet 2 Organising Playground Touch Rugby Review the answers with them once they have had a chance to discuss their ideas. Connection The ability to build positive bonds with others, resulting in effective relationships between pupils. PowerPoint Slides 4-7 Worksheet 2
Space How could you organise the area you are going to play in? o The playing area for touch rugby should be a maximum pitch size of 10m x 20m. o You should aim to set up as many pitches as is safe to do so. o A netball court could be split into 3 touch rugby pitches. o If you don t have netball court markings you could use cones or floor markers. o Make sure that there is no litter or anything dangerous in the way Creativity Finding your own solutions to problems. Task What are the main rules of touch rugby? These are the full rules: Start with a pass in the middle of the pitch Go forward with the ball and aim to score a try by putting the ball down over the tryline Defenders try to stop you scoring by touching you with two hands between your knees and chest NO PUSHING Pass back towards your own try line no forward passes If the ball is dropped pick it up and carry on playing The game re-starts with a free pass to the defending team following: o A forward pass by the attackers free pass from the spot of the forward pass o Player running off the pitch or stepping on the side line free pass from wherever the player stepped on or over the side line o Offside this occurs when defenders are in front of the ball and obstruct the attacking team from making a pass o Any foul play
When you are touched: 4. STOP 5. PUT THE BALL ON THE FLOOR AND STEP OVER IT 6. A TEAM MATE STANDS BEHIND YOU, PICKS UP THE BALL AND PASSES IT If you or your team touches the player with the ball: 4. SHOUT TOUCH! 5. ALL OF YOUR TEAM TAKE 3 STEPS BACK FROM THE BALL TOWARDS YOUR OWN TRY LINE 6. MOVE FORWARD ONCE THE BALL IS PASSED Equipment What equipment do you need for touch rugby? Size 3 rugby balls Cones (if you don t haveplayground floor markings) People How do you organise the people to play touch rugby? o 4 players on each team o Make sure everyone can take part and have fun o Encourage fair play and sportsmanship
Stage 3: Developing organisational skills and promoting fair play and inclusion (can be delivered as 2 x 30 minutes or 1 x 60 minutes) By the end of this stage pupils should: 1. Be able to organise and lead an activity within a small group 2. Have practised their organisational skills in a practical setting 3. Feel confident that you can deal with fair play issues 4. Able to modify games to make sure they are fair 5. Know a variety of ways of including everyone 6. Understand difficulties that some children face when taking part in activities Share these thoughts with the children: Why is it important to do these things? Stop, think carefully first before you start the activity can everyone play? Look at the children playing is anyone left out?...how can you help? Personal & Social Skills 5C s Ensure that you reinforce the 5C s, offer praise when the children demonstrate good personal and social skills. Character demonstrating respect for rules, an understanding of right and wrong and showing sympathy and empathy for others. Resources Projector & Screen PowerPoint Slide 8 Listen is anyone being unkind?...what can you do? Go outside In pairs: Each pair should take it in turns to run a game of touch rugby. By the end of sessions 3 and 4 all pupils should have had a chance to demonstrate these outcomes in pairs. What should this include? Competence Developing a positive view of your own performance. Character demonstrating Size 3 Rugby Balls Cones (if no playground markings)
Organise the space and equipment needed. Make sure that that the area is safe to play in. Group the players into teams fairly. Referee the game (timing, rules, score). Ensure fair play and sportsmanship. respect for rules, an understanding of right and wrong and showing sympathy and empathy for others. Whilst playing re-emphasise fair play by asking the leaders these questions: What would you do if a team was winning too easily? What would you do if a player keeps breaking the rules of the game? What would you do if a player felt left out and didn t want to play?
Stage 4: Reviewing Your Leadership Bring the children together in the classroom and ask them to discuss these questions in pairs. Tell your friend 2 things they did really well when they were the leader Why were they good at it, what did they do? Think of 1 thing you would like to improve as a leader How are you going to improve? Tell your friend Confidence Having an internal sense of self-worth: I ve done things well. Projector & Screen PowerPoint Slide 9 Certificates Certificates can be downloaded from the website along with the delivery resources As each pupil completes a stage they get a sticker to place on their certificate Once they have completed a week of playground leadership they receive the final gold rose sticker. We encourage you to present the certificates to the pupils in assembly to highlight what the pupils have achieved and what playground touch rugby is all about. Certificates Stickers