PLAYING ADULT RUGBY - PLAYER APPROVAL FORM

Playing Out of Age Grade – Important Information


YOUR CLUB MUST BE APPROVED BY COMPLETING THE CLUB APPROVAL FORM FIRST BEFORE SUBMITTING PLAYER APPLICATIONS


The priority is always for age grade players to play in their defined age/year group, with their peers/friends and where those that support them are most closely connected. Playing out of age grade is the exception. For any player to do so, the circumstances, conditions, assessments and approvals required in regulation must be in place beforehand. The ultimate consideration must be the welfare and safety of all the players involved.


Playing Up, Down and Adult Rugby is about individual players for whom it is appropriate. Combining is applicable to groups of players joining another age group. Please note, there is a separate form for England Academy, Player Development Group, Premiership Womens Rugby and England U18 Players.


Please read Regulation 15.6 and 15.5 in detail before completing this form. Due to DBS and Safeguarding Requirements this is a 2-stage process. In addition to the individual player being approved, the Club also need approval to play 17 year olds in adult rugby by completing the Playing Adult Rugby – Club Approval Form and process.


Please read the accompanying advice in the Club Guide - Playing Adult Rugby.

 
 
 
 

Player Details

 
 
 
 

Please type in description if not included on the dropdown arrow

 
 
 
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For example Under 17

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Player Assessment

To include a review of skill levels & ability, physical, emotional, social development/differences and how this was measured. The Age Grade Codes of Practice provide guidance on supporting evidence and measurement.

 
 
 
 
 
 
Drop your files here
 

Coach Endorsement

It is recommended that a coach of at least England Rugby Coaching Award level (previously Level 2) makes this assessment.

 
 
 
 

Please click here to confirm that the CSO has agreed to the application for this individual player

 
 

Declaration

We certify that all the information on this form is correct, that a full risk assessment has been undertaken, that those named have been fully involved in agreeing the application, that parents/adult players across the wider group have been briefed and if approved, agree to play the above players in accordance with RFU Regulation 15 (Age Grade Rugby) and the spirit and values of rugby union.

 
 

Who has completed this form

 

This should not be a parent of the player. Even if they are the coach, for transparency, an alternative proposer should complete the application

 
 
 
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