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England Rugby 2024/25 Coach & Match Official Courses
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England Rugby Training Booklet

England Rugby Tag Course (U6 – U8) – Sept to Oct 24
Minimum age – 14 years
Cost – England Rugby Tag Course – £10
This non-assessed course is designed for those working in the Tag Rugby age groups. It supports the development of active, purposeful, enjoyable and safe tag rugby environments for children. Participants will also learn the rules and practice refereeing tag rugby.

England Rugby First Contact Course (U9 – U11) – Sept to Oct 24
Minimum age – 14 years
Cost – England Rugby First Contact Course – £20
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.

England Rugby Coaching Award – Oct 24 – June 25
Minimum age – 16 years
Cost - £75
Entry point for those coaching U12 and above. Provides the knowledge, skills and attributes to safely and effectively coach young players and adults.

England Rugby Refereeing Award – Oct 23 – June 25
Minimum age – 14 years
Cost - £75
A course which provides the knowledge, skills and attributes to safely and effectively referee young players and adults. Develops the learner in a practical-based environment, designed for those refereeing from U12 upwards.

Principles of Scrummaging
Window 1 – Oct to Nov 24, Window 2 – March 2025 (Venues TBC)
Minimum age – 14 years
Cost - £10
This 2 hour course explores the England Rugby principles of scrummaging and is designed to help coaches, match officials and volunteers explore recent developments in scrum coaching.

Principles of the Lineout
Window 1 – Oct to Nov 24, Window 2 – March 2025 (Venues TBC)
Minimum age – 14 years
Cost - £10
This 2 hour course explores the England Rugby principles of the line out and is designed to help coaches, match officials and volunteers explore recent developments in line out coaching.