Induction Training for all

PlayersCoachesReferees

Club Officials + OfficersParents/Guardians

(As of Jul 1, 2020)

Introduction

PETER KERR

Boyne RFC Covid-19 Safety Officer

To All Players, Coaches, Referees, Club Officials & Officers,

Parents/Guardians.

Prior to returning to training we would ask that you read through our

Boyne RFC Covid-19 Induction training to familiarise yourself with our

guidelines for a safe return to Rugby within the club. These will be

updated as advised by IRFU.

Once you have completed the Induction training please confirm this with

your team compliance officer prior to recommencement of training.

It is imperative that everyone involved understands the protocols during

these very unusual times.

Kind Regards,

Peter

Jul 1, 2020

Appoint a Covid-19

Safety Officer

Appoint a Covid-19

Compliance Officer for

each team

Complete Boyne RFC Covid-19

Risk Assessment and

Training plan

Before returning to play

Boyne RFC must

NO PLAN

NO PLAY

NO PLAN

NO PLAY

Before returning to play

all

Players

Coaches

Referees

Parents/Guardians

Club Officials and

Officersmust now

Complete this Covid-19

Induction Training and …

Submit confirmation of completion to your Team

Covid-19 Officer

IRFU REQUIREMENTSAND RETURN DATES

IRFU REQUIREMENTSAND RETURN DATES

- Wednesday July 1st

- Monday July 20th

- Saturday August 1st

"What's Allowed?"

WEDNESDAY 1ST JULYWEDNESDAY 1ST JULYNon-Contact Rugby

Ratio: Players to Coach

• Below U12: 16 players to 2 coaches

• U12-U18: 20 players to 2 coaches

• Above U18: 15 Players to 2 coaches

Content :

Non-Contact: Skills-based activities

Non-Contact game: Touch and Tag

7v7 on 1/2 pitchREMEMBER

• Strict social distancing of 2 meters

• Age Groups/Panels train SEPARATELY

• Complete Pre-Rugby personal assessment

declarations (Online version from July 13th)

• Safe behaviour including Hand Hygiene and Cough Etiquette

Must be adhered to at all times

MONDAY 20TH JULY

Graduated Return to Contact Rugby

Ratio: Players to Coach

• Below U12: 16 players to 2 coaches

• U12-U18: 20 players to 2 coaches

• Above U18: 15 Players to 2 coachesContent :

Skills-based activities

Unopposed set piece and team run

Fitness, S&C

But …No Scrummaging or

Mauling

REMEMBER

Safe behaviour including

Hand Hygiene and

Cough Etiquette.

Age Groups/Panels train

SEPARATELY

Must be adhered to at all times

MONDAY 20TH JULY

Use of pads and shields in grids/drills of 2 to 3 players progressing

from walking to jogging to running.

1 to 1 contact with gradual progression

SATURDAY 1ST AUGUSTSATURDAY 1ST AUGUSTControlled Contact development … 1

1v1 tackle

2v1 ruck

3v2 defence

etc.

1v1 , 2v2

3 v machine, 3v3

5 v machine, 5v5

8 v machine, 8v8

etc.

Unopposed 3

players

progressing to 7

add opposition

etc.

Open Play Scrum Lineout

Building contact :

Impact with bump, targeting contact entry points only

Open Play

Contact Limited numbers and Time

• Unit forward ( 8 players )

• Unit Backs ( 7 players )

• Phase play ( varied - 6v4, 7v5, 10v5, 5v8,

15v5 etc. )

Build in 10 to 15 min hit out for the session

SATURDAY 1ST AUGUSTSATURDAY 1ST AUGUST Controlled Contact development … 2

Wash Your Hands

Keep Social Distancing

Stay At Home If You Feel Sick

Cover Mouth If Coughing Or

Sneezing

Players Guidelines 1

Travel to/from the Club

• Complete in advance Pre-Return To

Rugby Personal Assessment Declaration

• Travel alone, where possible or with

member of the same household.

• Only one parent/guardian should travel

with younger players where possible.

• No Parent/Guardian not directly involved

permitted to observe or attend.

• Driver must remain in vehicle or leave the

grounds and return at collection time.

• Players to arrive no more than 5 minutes

before session and must arrive ready as

there will be no access to changing rooms.

• Players must not physically greet each-

other at any stage.

Check in Process

• Check in and confirm attendance with your Team COVID-19 Officer.

• Post check-in, all Players must go to training zone area immediately.

Clubhouse and Facilities

• All clubhouse facilities will remain closed, except

for toilet facilities.

• Players must bring own LABELLED water bottles

and never share.

• Players should bring a small hand sanitizer or

antiseptic wipes with them.

• Players must bring their own equipment ( Stretch

bands, foam rollers etc.) and must not share with

anyone.

• Coaches inform players of their training

pods and players must remain in these

pods as directed.

• Each Pod/Team/Group will be zoned on

the pitch by colour/number/section

• Movement between zones minimised

and controlled.

Players Guidelines 2

Post-Training

Social distancing behaviours

• Players must refrain from high fives and handshakes and must remain apart at breaks.

• Avoid touching your face and practice good cough/sneeze etiquette, disposing of tissues in a

responsible manner.

• If a ball from another zone comes across, return using a kick along the ground, not picking up the ball.

• No Spitting or clearing of nostrils on pitch or grounds.

Pitch (grounds)

• Players must leave immediately after

training.

• Hands must be washed and sanitised on

leaving.

• All personal equipment to be washed and

sanitised after use.

• If a player becomes unwell post-training,

they should contact their GP/HSE/NHS

and then inform the club.

• Members should remind others of

guidelines in a respectful manner if

witnessing poor practices.

• Repeated poor practice should be

reported to the club.

• Coaches must submit and get approved training plans, dates, times etc to Covid-19 Safety

Officer in advance

• Coaches must also submit a sample session online to their TEAM Covid-19 Officer to

ensure adherence to guidelines.

• If applicable, coaches must provide feedback to their TEAM Covid-19 officer post session.

• Coaches must ensure Covid-19 Officer has access to training registration list.

• Coaches must ensure players are briefed on guidelines regarding travel.

• Ensure all players have completed Pre-Return To Rugby Personal Assessment Declaration

checked in and sanitised their hands.

• Have a detailed training plan to communicate to players to reduce mingling.

• Ensure minimum amount of equipment as possible is used.

• Communicate pods to players and ensure players remain in these pods as directed.

• Coaches must ensure only facilities approved by the Covid-19 Safety Officer are used.

• All meetings must take place on the pitch, adhering to social distancing, and must be a

maximum of 5 minutes.

Coaches Guidelines 1

Covid-Compliance

Check-in/Pre-training

• Training zones must be clearly marked out prior to training session to avoid

lag time between sessions.

• Coaching should only take place where social distancing can be guaranteed.

• Players must refrain from high fives or handshakes.

• Good cough/sneeze etiquette must be practiced and tissues disposed of responsibly.

• Avoid touching your face.

• Remain apart from each other during breaks.

• If a ball from another zone comes across, return the ball with a kick along the ground.

Refrain from handling the ball

• Social Distancing is advised when travelling in vehicles from/to training.

• No spitting or cleaning of nostrils on pitch or grounds.

Coaches Guidelines 2

• Ensure all players leave the grounds immediately and do not mingle.

• Ensure equipment used is sanitised post-session and stored for future use by that

team only.

Post-training

Social distancing behaviours

Coaches must ensure all activities are carried out in

strict adherence to IRFU guidelines in individual

phases/steps.

• Only one parent should travel with younger players where possible

- No parents not directly involved in the training should attend or observe the training.

• Driver must remain in the vehicle or leave and return at appointed collection time.

• Players must not arrive more than 5 minutes before training.

• Players must not physically greet each-other.

• Players must arrive ready to play, as there will be no access to changing rooms.

• Parents/Guardians of players with specific medical conditions can remain in car-

park in case of emergency, once guidelines are adhered to.

• All Parents/Guardians must ensure

Children/Youths are fully aware of the

guidelines enforced in the current phase.

• Parents/Guardians must ensure the Team

Covid-19 Officer is made aware of any

medical conditions the player may have.

Parent/Guardian Guidelines 1

Travel to/from Club

• All registration should take place online where possible.

• Parents/Guardians should complete the IRFU Pre-Return to Rugby Personal

Assessment Declaration prior to attending.

• Parents/Guardians should not approach check in areas where possible.

• Each Player should know their training zone provided by coaches before

attending.

• Pods will remain the same throughout the phases from exercise to exercise.

• Bathroom breaks will be staggered with no grouping.

• Access to dressing rooms is prohibited during these phases, so

Parents/Guardians should be mindful when packing player's bags.

Parent/Guardian Guidelines 2

• All Children must have their own LABELLED equipment and must never share water

bottles, clothing, sun cream etc.

Check-in Process

Pitch/Grounds

Parent/Guardian Guidelines 3

• Parents must leave immediately and dressing rooms will not be accessible

for anyone.

• Players must shower at home as no facility in the Club.

• All kit and equipment must be washed thoroughly after training.

• Players must refrain from physical contact at all times.

• Good cough/sneeze etiquette must be ensured at all times.

• Avoid touching your face.

• Remain apart from other players during breaks.

• No spitting or clearing of nostrils on pitch or grounds.

Post-training

Social Distancing Behaviours

Key Contacts

Club Director Paddy McCleery

Club Secretary Jeremy O’Callaghan

Club House Manager Judith Chalmers

Club Safety Officer Jim Walker

Covid-19 Club Safety Officer Peter Kerr

Covid-19 Team Compliance Officers ↓

J1 Squad Michael Hennessy

J2 Squad John Heeney

J3 Squad Tom Carroll

U20’s Alan McEneaney

U’18’s 1. Gary Little2. Rodney Keogh

U17’s 1. Brendan Whyte2. James Sowry

U16’s David Gough

U15’s Aidan Quinn

U14’s Phil Hermitage

Covid-19 Team Compliance Officers (contd).

U13’s Anthony Gallagher

U12’s Hugh James

U11’s 1. Gyles Callan2. Elaine Faulkner

U10’s Paul Grimson

U9’s Adam Valla

U8’s Shane Hickey

U7’s Kieran O’Sullivan

Girls Tom McGauley

IRFU Appendices

Documents can be downloaded from:

www.irishrugby.ie/return-to-rugby/

Appendix 1 Corona Virus General Information

Appendix 2 Pre-Return To Rugby Personal Assessment Declaration

Appendix 3 Guidelines For Players

Appendix 4 Guidelines For Coaches

Appendix 5 Guidelines For Parents/Guardians

Appendix 6 Guidelines For Events (Adult Based)

Appendix 7 Guidelines For Events (Children & Youth)

Appendix 8 Guidelines For Clubs

Appendix 9 Guidelines For COVID-19 Club Safety Officer

Appendix 10 Guidelines For COVID-19 Safety Planning Stage

Appendix 11 Recommended Roles & Responsibilities For COVID-19 Club Safety Officer

Appendix 12Recommended Roles & Responsibilities For COVID-19 Club Compliance Officers

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