Guidelines for the Safe Conduct of Sport and Physical Activity in Schools

Last updated: 2003

Appendix D

Rugby League/Union

Details of Coaches

NAME OF COACH	QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Principal's signature: _______________________________ Date: ________________________

PERMISSION TO PLAY RUGBY LEAGUE/RUGBY UNION

The Principal

__________________________________________________________ School.

I give permission for my child or ward _________________________________________________

(full name)

to play rugby league/rugby union as part of the intra and inter-school sport program of the school. If my child is selected to play in trials and representative games at the zone and area level, I understand that I will be notified and my permission sought.

While I appreciate the efforts made by the school to minimise the possibility of injury, I understand that there will remain some degree of risk inherent in participation in what is essentially a body contact sport. I understand that the wearing of a correctly fitted mouthguard is encouraged in all games and training sessions.

Under no circumstances should my child/ward be allowed to play/trial in the following positions: _________________________________________________________________________________

Parent or caregiver's name: __________________________________________________________

(Please Print)

Signature: _________________________________________

Date: _______________________

CHECKLIST for school purposes only and confirmed by appointed coaching staff. Documents of this nature should be kept within the school.

	YES
1. Coaching staff are adequately experienced or qualified to supervise rugby league or rugby union programs. Principals should record details of coaches on the form provided in appendix D.
2. Inspection of players' boots and apparel will be undertaken prior to each match.
3. Inspection of players' boots and apparel will be undertaken prior to each match.
4. Players will be allowed to resume play after injury only when it is clear the injury has healed.
5. Matches will be conducted only on grounds that are appropriately marked, avoiding the use of hydrated lime.
6. Padding will be affixed to goalposts.
7. As a matter of policy, spectators will be kept well back from the sideline.
8. Representative teams to all levels will train regularly and follow a structured coaching program.
9. The selection procedure involves consideration of the specific strength and physical requirements of particular positions, particularly front and second row.
10. A well-equipped medical kit will be available at each venue.
11. Where possible, a person with current first-aid qualification will be present at football matches.
12. In all intra and inter-school teams, only players who have had sufficient specific training and experience will be selected in the front row and second row.



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