PLAYING ADULT RUGBY - GIRLS PDG 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, 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.

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Please note, if the players age grade club/college is different from the applicant club/college then the applicant must ensure the players age grade coach is aware of the application and has had an input in the assessment of the player to play adult rugby.

Player Details

For example Under 17

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For example, one match, a series of matches, the season. NB: maximum period is one season

Player Assessment

To include findings and how each element was measured. The Age Grade Codes of Practice provide guidance on supporting evidence and measurement.

Specifics around playing programme and load

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Coach Endorsement

This assessment must be endorsed by a coach of at least UKCC Level 2 or equivalent

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 the application and if approved, agree to play the above player in accordance with RFU Regulation 15 (Age Grade Rugby).

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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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