From Chris Sigsworth, RFU.
The 2017/18 season is a major milestone for the Age Grade Game as the final recommendations from the four-year Age Grade Competition Review are implemented. These developments continue to align rugby to the wants and needs of the players and ensure that players of all levels continue to enjoy rugby and to further support their transition into the adult game.
This year we have continued to strengthen Regulation 15, with the new regulation coming into effect from 1st August. As part of this, there are two areas of development we want to draw your attention to. These areas relate to:
1. when a female can play adult rugby
2. out of season activity
To support clubs, schools and colleges and to assist you with the questions you might receive, we have produced some guidance in the form of frequently asked questions. These FAQs will be circulated to the game in the coming days.
To support Regulation 15 and the philosophy of Age Grade Rugby, a new RFU Code of Practice will be launched in September. These Age Grade Codes of Practice provide practical support and best practice to those delivering the Age Grade game and provide practical advice on how to adopt a player-centred and holistic approach to rugby - helping clubs and schools retain players. We are aiming for the codes to become common place with everyone involved in Age Grade Rugby. This replaces the old Regulation 15 guidance document; if you receive any questions on Regulation 15 or Age Grade Rugby please direct them to these Codes of Practice.
Thank you, as always, for your support in delivering the Age Grade game ensuring your clubs and schools follow the principals of being player centred, development driven and competition supported.
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