2013/2014 Season Hanbook

Mosborough Juniors

Contents MOSBOROUGH RUFC

• Introduction

• History Of Mosborough RUFC

• Equality Policy Statement

• Child Protection Policy

• Code of practice for Junior members

• Code of practice for Parents/Carers

• Mouth Guard Protection

• Medical Form

• Junior Membership Form

• Code of practice for club officals and volunteers

• Emergency Contact details

• Club Contacts

• How to Access the Club Website

RFU Player registration

Adult Membership Form

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Introductory letter to parents/carers MOSBOROUGH RUFC

Dear PARENT/CARER,

For all new members, on behalf of MOSBOROUGH RUFC I would like to welcome your child to the club and provide you with some information about our activities. The club provides opportunities for young people between the ages of 5 to 18 to receive coaching and competition. All coaching is by quali�ed coaches who are trained and have been screened for their suitability for working with young people.

The club has been accredited with Sport England's Clubmark, which is awarded to clubs by RFU when the club is able to demonstrate that it meets the RFU criteria as to playing programme; safe-guarding and protecting children; sports equity and ethics and club management. Clubmark is an acknowledgement that we take these issues seriously and that we are striving to provide a high quality and welcoming environment for young participants in the sport. Our club Welfare O�cer, SHAUN ANDREWS, is responsible for ensuring that our child protection policy is implemented, and can be contacted on 07714207816 should you have any concerns.

Training sessions take place at Mosborough RUFC Club Pitch and West�eld Training Playing Pitches on Tuesday from 6pm and Sunday 10am-12pm dependant on age group.

Arrangements should be made for your child to travel to and from training sessions and matches. We appreciate it if children can arrive promptly and are collected promptly at the end of the session, if they are not making their own way home please contact your relevant coach to let them know. If you intend to leave your child please have a nominated person to take care of said child in your absence.

We would be grateful if you could complete the attached junior club membership form. For the safety of your child it is important that the club is informed of any medical condition or allergies that may be relevant, should your child fall ill or be involved in an accident while at the club.

If you would like to talk to someone at the club about this information or your child’s involvement with the club, please contact me further on 07974377687.

We thank you for your cooperation and look forward to meeting you at some point in the future.

One �nal note, I would like to thank all coaches, parents and of course the players for such a successful season last year in club games, festivals and tournaments. Lets make 2013-14 another one to remember.

Yours sincerely,

Mr Les Newman (Jr. President)

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HISTORY OF MOSBOROUGH RUFC

MOSBOROUGH RUFC

Mosborough RUFC was formed in 1984 to begin playing in the 1985/86 season, (initially as Mosborough Athletic RUFC), when a group of ex Mosborough School pupils decided to start a senior rugby team. Only two players from the original team still play namely Paul Mortlock and Phil Smith.

The first season was not a good one for Mosborough, losing all their games that season, (usually by quite a big margin). The following season players flooded to the pre season training, having “got the bug” and after getting back into competitive Rugby. The season got off to a flying start with the clubs first ever victory in the first weekend of the 86/87 season against Manton Colliery. Season after season players came and went but the team and team spirit continued developing until in 1988 Mosborough RUFC was accepted into the Courage League system, in Yorkshire division 6, for the following season. Note that the “Athletic” had been dropped from the clubs name in 1987.) The 88/89 season, under Bob Lees, the team competed well and finished mid table and in 91/92 the club, captained by Phil Barker, was promoted. The 91/92 season was also memorable for the formation of the second team thanks to the work of Phil Smith and Andy Proctor. Despite the clubs short history a 3rd team was developed by Paul Mortlock and Lawrence Hannon 93/94. Today the club plays in the Yorkshire 4 division and still maintains 3 teams along with a Veterans team which was established in 2005. But perhaps the clubs greatest achievement over the last few years is the development of a Junior section. The first Mosborough Junior team started in 2002 and was formed when the Eckington Eagles Rugby League Club, coached and managed by Mark Evens asked if they could join Mosborough RUFC and change codes from league to union. Mark stayed with the club and coached the young players through the change and in the same year accompanied the young side to an emerging team competition, organised by the RFU, to Oral and the new Commonwealth games Stadium in Manchester. The following season Shaun Andrews and John Staton took over the coaching and from there membership of the Junior section started to increase. The team grew in strength and soon new players arrived and the coaching team was boosted by senior players and new volunteers eager to help in the development of the Junior section. With the support of funds from the Senior Section, the Lottery Fund and the South Yorkshire Network Fund, the club provided coaching and equipment for local schools and as a result the number of teams grew. Thanks to all the coaches, parents, volunteers and the Junior Sub-Committee chaired by Lez Newman the Junior section now has 80 playing members forming 5 teams, a mini section and has seen many young players graduate to senior rugby. In the clubs 27th year both the Senior and Junior sections are expanding and are a credit to all the hard work put in over the years by many people. Arnie Hattersley September 2009.

CLUB CONTACTS

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Mosborough RUFCClub Captain - Mick Addey - 07875109198 - mickaddey@btinternet.com

Chairman - Hedley Craney - hedleycraney@btconnect.com

Honorary Secretary - Steve Sadler - 07584410799 - stevensadler@aol.com

Honorary Treasurer - Sue Addey - 07875690775 - sueaddey@btinternet.com

School Liason O�cer - Arnie Hattersley - 07818007134 - arniehattersley@aol.com

Development O�cer - Marcel Hinde - maureenandmarcel@mac.com

Junior President - Les Newman - 07974377687 - lezattmc@aol.com

Child Welfare O�cer - Shaun Andrews - 07714207816 - bossmanandrews@btopenworld.com

Junior Fixtures secretary - John Staton - 07527649873 - jstatonuk@yahoo.co.uk

U16s Coaches - Dave Lloyd - 07764430675 - dave.lloyd@ir.org Paddy Mullaney - pmullaney@clondlakingroup.com Ted Talbot - ewjtalbot@gmail.com

U16s Manager - Adrian Simpkin - 07766492167 - mosboroughrugby@hotmail.co.uk

U14s Coaches - Shaun Andrews 07714207816 - bossmanandrews@btopenworld.com Martin Reaney - 07912303840 - martinreaney@sky.com

U12s Coaches - Paul Vandrill - 07771957712 - paul@vandrill.com Richard Bourne - rskabourne@gmail.com

U12s Manager - Lewis Coates - 07786335867 - lewiscoates@btinternet.com

U10s Coach - Martin Reaney - 07912303840 - martinreaney@sky.com

U9s - Andrew Duggan - 07920445823 - louiseandandrew74@yahoo.co.uk

U8s, U7s, U6s and Ruggerbees Coach - Nikki Lidster - 07815119826 - nikki.lidster@hotmail.co.uk Coach - Jake Eyre - 07845158874 - jteblade@hotmail.co.uk Assistant Coach - Scott Richards Assistant Coach - Richard Mottershaw

Code of practice for club officials and volunteers

MOSBOROUGH RUFC The essence of good ethical conduct and practice is summarised below. All volunteers must:

Consider the well-being and safety of participants before the development of performance.

Develop an appropriate working relationship with participants, based on mutual trust and respect.

Make sure all activities are appropriate to the age, ability and experience of those taking part.

Promote the positive aspects of the sport (e.g. fair play).

Display consistently high standards of behaviour and appearance.

Follow all guidelines laid down by the National Governing Body and the club.

Hold appropriate valid qualifications and insurance cover.

Never exert undue influence over performers to obtain personal benefit or reward.

Never condone rule violations, rough play or the use of prohibited substances.

Encourage participants to value their performances and not just results.

Encourage and guide participants to accept responsibility for their own performance and behaviour.

Child Protection Policy

MOSBOROUGH RUFC Child Protection Mission Statement Mosborough Rugby Football Club recognises its moral and legal obligation to ensure that staff, coaches and volunteers who have a responsibility for young people within the club provide them with the highest possible standard of care. We do this by:

Recognising that any child/young person is entitled to the protection afforded by the contents of this document whatever their age, culture, disability, gender, racial origin, sexual orientation, language or religious belief, have the right to protection from physical, mental, sexual or emotional abuse. Acknowledging that the welfare of the child/young person is paramount

Ensuring that our volunteers and staff are carefully selected and that they accept responsibility for helping to prevent the abuse of children/young people in their care.

Responding swiftly and appropriately to all suspicions or allegations of abuse, and providing parents, carers and children/young people with the opportunity to voice any concerns that may have. Any suspicions or allegations of abuse will be not be ignored.

Appointing a Child Protection Officer and Deputy who will take specific responsibility for child protection matters and who will act as the main points of contact for children/young people, parents, carers and outside agencies.

Ensuring access to confidential information is restricted to the Child Protection Officer and the Deputy, or the appropriate external authorities

Reviewing annually the effectiveness of our Child Protection Policy and this document.

Our Child Protection Officer is: Shaun Andrews Contact Details:

18 Rosemary Road Beighton Sheffield S20 1AR Telephone 0115 2485546 07714 207 816

Equality policy statement

MOSBOROUGH RUFC

This club is committed to ensuring that equality is incorporated across all aspects of its development. In doing so it acknowledges and adopts the following Sport England definition of sports equality:

Sports equality is about fairness in sport, equality of access, recognising inequalities and taking steps to address them. It is about changing the culture and structure of sport to ensure it becomes equally accessible to everyone in society.

The club respects the rights, dignity and worth of every person and will treat everyone equally within the context of their sport, regardless of age, ability, gender, race, ethnicity, religious belief, sexuality or social/economic status.

The club is committed to everyone having the right to enjoy their sport in an environment free from threat of intimidation, harassment and abuse.

All club members have a responsibility to oppose discriminatory behaviour and promote equality of opportunity.

The club will deal with any incidence of discriminatory behaviour seriously, according to club disciplinary procedures.

Code of practice for junior members MOSBOROUGH RUFC MOSBOROUGH RUFC is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all its members. The club believes that it is important that members, coaches, administrators and parents associated with the club should, at all times, show respect and understanding for the safety and welfare of others. Therefore, members are encouraged to be open at all times and to share any concerns or complaints that they may have about any aspect of the club with SHAUN ANDREWS (WELFARE OFFICER). As a member of MOSBOROUGH, you are expected to abide by the following junior code of practice:

All members must play within the rules and respect officials and their decisions.

All members must respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of age, gender, ability, race, cultural background, religious beliefs or sexual identity.

Members should keep to agreed timings for training and competitions or inform their coach or team manager if they are going to be late.

Members must wear suitable kit for training and match sessions, as agreed with the coach/team manager.

o Mouth Guard o Water Bottle o Suitable footwear i.e. rugby /football boots

Members must pay any fees for training or events promptly.

Junior members are not allowed to smoke on club premises or whilst representing the club at competitions.

Junior members are not allowed to consume alcohol or drugs of any kind on the club premises or whilst representing the club.

Code of practice for parents/carers

MOSBOROUGH RUFC

Encourage your child to learn the rules and play within them.

Discourage unfair play and arguing with officials.

Help your child to recognise good performance, not just results.

Never force your child to take part in sport.

Set a good example by recognising fair play and applauding good performances of

all.

Never punish or belittle a child for losing or making mistakes.

Publicly accept officials' judgements.

Support your child's involvement and help them to enjoy their sport.

Use correct and proper language at all times.

Encourage and guide performers to accept responsibility for their own performance

and behaviour.

Please be advised that due to problems still occuring. Yellow and Red cards are now in

opperation and will be used.

Mouth Guard Protection

MOSBOROUGH RUFC

Over the past few weeks during pre-season training it has been apparent that not all players are protecting themselves from possible serious injury.

It is therefore appropriate to advise you that Mosborough RUFC take this issue very seriously and have now instructed that all coaches ask that ALL PLAYERS

These guards cost appoximately £3.99. This is a small price to pay when you consider the possible implications.

use Mouth Guards and will continue to do so during Training and Matches you may play in.

Name of child: ..............................................................................

Signed Parent / Guardian: ...............................................................................

Print: ...............................................................................

Date: ...............................................................................

MEDICAL FORM MOSBOROUGH RUFC

1. I confirm to the best of my knowledge that my son/daughter does not suffer from

any medical condition other than those detailed over leaf.

2. I authorise a member of Mosborough RUFC who holds a FIRST AID qualification to administer Emergency treatment where this is absolutely necessary, in the event of a serious emergency if it would not be possible for such treatment to be administered by a qualified medical practitioner.

3. In the event of illness or an accident requiring medical treatment I agree to my son/daughter receiving treatment including anaesthetics, as considered necessary by the medical authorities.

4. I agree to this treatment being authorised on my behalf, by a member of Mosborough RUFC who may sign any written form of consent required by hospital authorities should a surgical operation or serum injection be deemed necessary and providing that the delay required to obtain your signature may be considered by a doctor likely to endanger your son/daughter’s health or safety.

5. I DO NOT agree to my son/daughter receiving the following medical treatment ......................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................

6. I understand that the management of Mosborough RUFC and volunteer helpers will take all reasonable care of my son/daughter, but cannot necessarily be held responsible for any loss, damage or personal injury suffered by him/her.

7. I also agree to bare the cost of any loss or damage caused by my son/daughter which is not covered by insurance.

Signed Parent / Guardian....................................................................................

Print Name ...............................................................................................

Date ..............................................................................................

Junior membership form MOSBOROUGH RUFC

We are very pleased to welcome you to the Mosborough RUFC. To ensure we have the correct contact details for you, please fill out this form and give it back to your team manager or coach as soon as possible. . If you are under 16, please also ask your parent or carer to sign the form before it is returned. We will also use this information to ensure that you are kept informed about club events.

Name

Address

Postcode

Home telephone number

Mobile*

Email*

Date of Birth

* Neither the mobile number nor the email should be that of the child – this could make children vulnerable and is considered poor practice.For a child/young person these details should be those of the parent/carer.

Emergency contact details To be completed by the parent/carer Please insert the information below to indicate the person(s) who should be contacted in event of an incident/accident. Contact name e.g. parent/carer Emergency contact number By returning this completed form, I agree to my son/daughter/child in my care taking part in the activities of the club. I understand that I will be kept informed of these activities – for example timing and transport details. I understand in the event of injury or illness all reasonable steps will be taken to contact me, and to deal with that injury/illness appropriately. Name of parent/carer: Signature of parent/carer: Date: