Game Management System (GMS) Cleansing Data
All clubs are urged to check and cleanse their clubs data on GMS since it was transferred from RugbyFirst in August.
Cleansing the data will enable the RFU, CB and the local development team to;
• Determine the right level of support for clubs
• Identify the need for facility funding at clubs
• Show a true representation of rugby in the region
• Gives club officials a better picture of how their club looks
At present the data in GMS may reflect a club has a healthy playing membership, qualified coaches and no need for support from the RFU when in reality there is a development need.
Please contact your rugby development officer should you have any questions or queries.
Cleansing GMS Data - International Ticket Allocations
At a recent meeting of the International Rugby Ticket Sub-Committee (IRTSC), the new Game Management System was discussed and the importance of clubs being encouraged to cleanse their data and ensure that the information within it is accurate. We are conscious that the link to ticket allocations provides a potential disincentive to this.
The IRTSC has agreed that the number of international tickets allocated to a club for the 2014/15 season will remain in place for seasons 2015/16 and 2016/17, irrespective of any decline in the data during that period as a result of cleansing.
During this period the IRTSC will undertake a full review of the current system of allocation for all areas of the game, to assess the fairest way to ensure that clubs are rewarded for the amount of rugby actually being played. Any changes will not take effect until the 2017/18 season with any required audit taking place during the 2016/17 season.
M R Cordell, Chairman, International Rugby Ticket Sub-Committee.