PLEASE NOTE: In addition to completing the IRFU Children's Coach Award requirements above, coaches must also hold an Active Coach Badge for this season (minimum Bronze) and have completed IRFU Safeguarding in order to be considered fully 'Qualified' to coach at this level.

If you are a coach or interested in becoming a coach please see details of the upcoming South East Children's (Mini) Coaching Course

Please see below information, registration links and timetables for this year’s South East Children's Coaching Course.

 

Children’s Coach Award (CCA)

Venue: SETU Carlow

Date: 12th October 2024

Cost: €90

32 still places available

Registration Link -  https://educationstore.irfu.ie/product?catalog=CHL_LEI2425_SETU

Award Requirements:

1.    Complete 3 online (pre-course) modules: (each take no more than 20 mins)

2.    Complete online Concussion Awareness module (30 mins)

3.    Complete Course Attendance

The IRFU "Children's Coach Course" is for coaches of Mini Rugby players aged 5-12.

Players are introduced to the game of rugby for the first time through participation in games with reduced numbers of 8, 10, or 12-a-side.

The goal is to develop players’ all-round skills and game-understanding with an emphasis on Fundamental Movement Skills delivered through basic Technical, Tactical & Physical course modules.

There is an emphasis on enjoyment and player development using best practice, the coach acting as a 'Guide' in a player-centred process.

- Participants must be a minimum of 16 years of age

- Please note coaches aged 16-18 years are limited to performing in an Assistant Coach role, under the direct supervision and guidance of an accredited Children’s Rugby coach aged 18+

- Priority where required will be given to participants actively involved in coaching Mini Rugby players.