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England Rugby First Contact Course

15 Sep, 2025 at 18:30

£30

This non-assessed course is designed for those working with players starting out in contact rugby. It will help participants to safely coach and referee the contact areas of the game and it is recommended that everyone coaching or refereeing contact rugby has completed this course.

Tickets can be purchased from Tue 01 Jul 2025 to Sun 14 Sep 2025.

Pre-Requisites:
Must be at least 14 years old on event start date

Sessions:
England Rugby First Contact- Day 1 – 15 September 2025 (18:30 – 21:30)
England Rugby First Contact- Day 2 – 29 September 2025 (18:30 – 21:30)

To Book:
This course can be booked through the England Rugby GMS using THIS LINK.

Details

Date: 15 Sep, 2025
Time:
18:30 - 21:30
Cost: £30
Event Category: RFU Coaching Courses

Venue

Wymondham RFC
Barnard Fields, Bray Drive, Reeve Way
Wymondham, Norfolk NR18 0GQ

England Rugby First Contact Course

Details

Venue

Club Fixture Secretary

Organise matches and fixtures so players have regular games to enjoy.

Be the link between your club and others in the region.

Arrange fixtures for the season for all relevant teams.

Keep track of cancellations, rearrangements, and changes.

Coordinate pitch availability and referees as needed.

Communicate clearly with players, parents, and opposition teams.

Organised and good at scheduling.

A clear and friendly communicator.

Able to stay calm when plans change (as they often do!).

Gain event and logistics management experience.

Build relationships with other clubs and coordinators.

Help keep rugby accessible and fun for all players.

Club Safeguarding Officer

Help create a safe and inclusive environment for all players, especially children and vulnerable adults.

Act as the club’s lead on safeguarding and welfare matters.

Ensure safeguarding policies are in place and followed.

Be the point of contact for welfare concerns or reports.

Support DBS checks and safeguarding training for volunteers.

Promote awareness of safeguarding through visible presence and communication.

Liaise with the Constituent Body Safeguarding Manager and the RFU Safeguarding team when necessary.

Approachable, trustworthy, and a good listener.

Knowledgeable (or willing to learn) about safeguarding procedures.

Calm and able to deal with sensitive issues appropriately.

Play a vital role in keeping rugby safe and inclusive.

Learn safeguarding practices valued in many sectors.

Make a meaningful difference to young people’s experience of rugby.

Club Secretary

Be the key point of contact for club correspondence and administration.

Keep the club running behind the scenes.

Ensure important communications are managed efficiently.

Organise and minute committee meetings and the AGM.

Manage club correspondence and liaise with the Constituent Body and RFU.

Maintain up-to-date records of club membership.

Ensure key deadlines (affiliations, registrations, safeguarding, etc.) are met.

Support the Chairperson and Treasurer with administrative tasks.

Organised and detail-oriented.

Good at writing and managing communications.

Friendly, approachable, and discreet when needed.

Gain valuable administrative and communication experience.

Play an essential role in your club’s operations.

Develop skills useful in the workplace or other voluntary positions.

Club Treasurer

Manage the club’s finances

Help the club plan & budget

Ensure transparency in all financial matters.

Keep accurate financial records of the club’s income and expenditure.

Prepare reports for the committee and members.

Manage the club bank account and payments.

Oversee fundraising, sponsorship, and grant applications where needed.

Ensure affiliation and insurance fees are paid.

Help set annual budgets for teams, events, and maintenance.

Comfortable with numbers and basic accounting.

Trustworthy and methodical.

Able to communicate financial information clearly to others.

Develop budgeting and financial management skills.

Play a crucial role in sustaining your club’s future.

Gain experience valued by employers and voluntary organisations.

Club Chairperson

Provide leadership & direction

Be the public face of the club

Foster a positive, inclusive, and respectful club culture

Chair committee meetings and the AGM, ensuring everyone has a voice

Help set the club’s goals and ensure plans are in place to meet them.

Support other committee members in their roles.

Act as a decision-maker in the club’s best interests, particularly on key issues.

Represent the club at Constituent Body or RFU meetings where required.

Lead on resolving conflicts and ensure the club operates fairly and transparently.

A good communicator & confident in leading discussions.

Organised, approachable, and impartial.

Passionate about rugby and the community.

Be a central part of the club’s future success.

Develop leadership and management skills.

Build valuable experience for work or other voluntary positions.

Make a real difference to rugby in your community.

Club Volunteer Coordinator (CVC)

Encourage other people to get involved in helping out