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Distribution list: Tuesday 11 May
Constituent Bodies Chairs, Honorary Secretaries, Treasurers,
Club Presidents, Chairs, Honorary Secretaries, Treasurers |
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| Return to Rugby |
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As a reminder, the Community Game Updates will be fortnightly unless there are any important Government or Game updates.
This edition includes:
1. Awaiting decision from government on move from Stage D2
2. RUWSF Asset Improvement Loan applications – Closed
3. Mental Health Awareness
4. Help players prepare through Activate
5. Artificial Grass Pitch usage
6. Volunteers Week: 1 – 7 June
7. Allianz Inner Warrior Club press release
8. Webinars and on-demand videos |
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| Decision on move from Stage D2 to Stage E awaited from government |
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Since
Monday’s announcement about the relaxation of Covid restrictions from
Monday 17 May, we have remained in discussion with government around
permission for us to move to the next stage on our rugby roadmap – Stage
E1.
Dialogue continues to be positive, however, a decision has
not yet been made by government about whether we can reintroduce scrum
and maul activity to training from Monday.
Whilst we share your
frustration at not yet having permission to move to Stage E, we will
continue to work with Government to facilitate this progression and a
return to full contact rugby.
We hope to receive a decision from Government later this week and we will communicate this information as soon as we can.
As
a reminder age grade rugby is until Monday 31 May, when the season will
finish and the Summer Activity Framework will come into effect.
Information to help this can be found on the Return to Rugby page below.
Current off-field guidance
Off-field guidance is available via our Help Desk FAQs below, in line with steps reached on the government’s roadmap.
As
of Monday17 May, when Government’s Step 3 comes into play, we will also
update FAQs to reflect the arrangements for changing rooms, clubhouses
and hospitality.
We have also updated FAQs around spectators to help answer your queries. A top line summary regarding spectators is as follows:
Government
guidance does not permit spectators at sporting events that take place
on private land, this includes private rugby club sites.
This
does not apply to carers for disabled people or adults needed to
supervise under-18s that they have a responsibility for whilst they are
participating in an organised sporting activity. Supervising adults
should not mix with others from outside their household or support
bubble.
In age grade rugby, we consider one parent/carer on the
sideline acting in a supervising capacity for their child is good
practice, especially in the Kids First age groups (U13 and below). They
are not ‘spectators’, they have responsibility to help the coaches,
managers and volunteers supervise their child. Organisers/clubs need to
ensure it is just one parent/carer and that, as per government guidance,
social distancing is in place.
In a public space, such as a
park, people can view recreational or organised sport that is taking
place, in groups of up to six people or two households.
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| RUWSF Asset Improvement Loan Applications deadline |
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Today saw the closing of the applications for the Rugby Union Winter Survival Fund Asset Improvement Loan.
We
want to thank all the clubs that have shown interest and worked so hard
to complete their applications. We hope these loans will help clubs
improve their facilities and assist their recovery from Covid, to
support long-term sustainability by diversifying revenue, reducing
costs, or protecting and growing memberships.
If any clubs had major issues during their submission, please contact your Club Developer or email clubsupport@rfu.com no later than Friday 14 May. |
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| RugbySafe and Simplyhealth Mental Wellbeing Support |
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During
Mental Health Awareness Week, we are highlighting the integral role of
rugby clubs across the country in supporting their communities. You can
read about how clubs are raising mental health awareness here.
As
part of the RugbySafe player welfare programme, we've collaborated with
our partner Simplyhealth to create a dedicated mental wellbeing
resource to support grassroots clubs with the advice, tools and
signposting that will help them continue their amazing work in
supporting club members.
The resource is supported and
researched by the Mental Health Foundation. It will be available from
Thursday on the Rugby Safe page below. We also have a selection of
posters that can downloaded for club use below. |
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| Helping players prepare with Activate |
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We
have new Activate resources to help players with their preparations and
injury prevention as they return to rugby. This includes exercises
designed to improve functional strength, movement control, balance and
for pre-activation ahead of physical demands to help players at all
levels of the game, from age grade to adult rugby.
The resources
are part of the Activate programme and can be used as standalone
exercises and as part of a game-based approach before training sessions
and matches. |
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| Book an AGP to help your summer activity |
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As the grounds begin to get harder through the summer there is no reason for rugby to stop.
Our
artificial grass pitches are designed to enhance your enjoyment for
both players and coaches as a better environment for your session.
To enquire about your local AGP, please contact Nick Jackson at rugby365@rfu.com or call 07894489754. |
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| Volunteer Week: 1st– 7th June |
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week is being celebrated between Tuesday 1st and Monday 7th June and we
are keen to feature some of rugby’s amazing volunteers on
englandrugby.com and in Touchline. Please send any stories and contact
details to PatriciaMowbray@RFU.com. |
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| Allianz Inner Warrior Press Release |
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Our Warrior Camps are underway across the country this month with more to come later in the year.
To
help you raise the profile not only of the Warrior Camps, but also your
club, please see below an editable press release that you can tailor to
your needs.
This can be used in advance of the camp, or as a
retrospective look back with quotes from former England captain Katy
Daley Mclean about how important your Warrior Camps are. |
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| Webinars & videos on demand |
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We have our previous Coaching, Refereeing, and Club webinars on-demand, alongside the webinar coming up below.
Sponsorship – Maximising partnerships – Thursday 13 May 7–8pm
England
Rugby Commercial Partnerships Account Partner – Caroline Grenger will
be looking at how you can approach sponsorship and maximise the
partnerships you have within your local community.
Register
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