The Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Rugby Union is a vocationally related qualification studying both practical and theoretical aspects of coaching rugby union.

On successful completion of the course, you should be able to:
• demonstrate an ability to safely organise and supervise rugby union activities, including small and conditioned games
• promote and establish working relationships and high standards of behaviour with players, coaches, parents and officials in the overall development of rugby union
• demonstrate an understanding of:
- generic coaching skills
- rugby specific coaching skills, including handling, tackling, contact & continuity, 5 ‘man-scrum,’ and line-out throwing & support techniques.
- coach and player development
- good practice in club management and coaching
- health and safety
- basic laws of the game of rugby union
• demonstrate an ability to identify and adapt rugby union activities and sessions for a variety of different age groups.

The course consists of an induction evening (Wednesday) followed by two full days (Saturdays or Sundays). The course is primarily based on practical activity and you will be given several opportunities to coach and develop your coaching throughout the course.

You need to be 16 years of age or over before you can be registered for the qualification. Coaches new to the game of rugby should have attended either a Rugby Ready or Tag Rugby Course before attending a Level 1 course.

Cost per person: £100 (£82.50 plus VAT).

Course dates:
Induction: Wednesday, 8 July 2009
Day One: Sunday, 12 July 2009
Day Two: Sunday, 19 July 2009
Application deadline: 8 June 2009

Induction: Wednesday, 27 January 2010
Day One: Saturday, 30 January 2010
Day Two: Saturday, 6 February 2010
Application deadline: 27 December 2009

Induction: Wednesday, 9 June 2010
Day One: Sunday, 13 June 2010
Day Two: Sunday, 20 June 2010
Application deadline: 9 May 2010

To enrol, you need to complete an electronic application form which you can find on the RFU website’s Community Rugby pages - click here.

For further information, contact your Club Coach Co-ordinator or David Roberts, chair of the Herts Rugby Coaching Committee on david.roberts@hotmail.com