Coach Assessment Form

Playing Out of Age Grade Assessment up to U16s

Regulation 15.1.2 states that players must play in their own age grade unless permitted to play outside their age grade in the limited circumstances.

When completing this assessment, it is understood that:

Regulation 15, specifically 15.3 to 15.5, and Age Grade Codes of Practice have been read and considered.
The ultimate deciding factor must be the welfare and safety of the player and those with whom the player will be playing and playing against.
There has and will be clear communication with all those involved in and affected by the decision, including the opposition team.
The Risk Assessment will be adjusted, even on a match day, to take into account unpredicted circumstances, conditions and specific players’ needs, to reflect changing factors and identify steps to minimise any risks.

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Club*

Your Position*

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Player Details

Full Player Name*

RFU ID*

Club/School*

Chronological Age Grade*

Proposed Age Grade*

Assessment

Please state why it is necessary to play the player out of their chronological age grade?*

How does the player meet the criteria for playing out of age grade in these circumstances? (Reg 15)*

What benefits will this have to the player themselves, that can not be provided by their current age grade coaches?*

Please comment on the social and personal development of the young player*

Please comment on the physical development of the individual in relation to the rest of the team*

Please comment on the emotional capabilities of the young player and any known vulnerabilities*

Please comment on the skill level of the individual and that of the team*

Please comment on the position that they are playing within a team*

Please comment on the impact this will have on others in the team and opponents*

How the player will cope with the expectations in the proposed age grade?*

What is the assessment of the player in his/her chronological age grade?*

What is the assessment of the player in their chronological age grade?*

Have the relevant consents been sought?*

When will the player be re-assessed and player review be completed?*

Who will assess each game in which this player will play to ensure it is appropriate for this player?*

Please provide details of the age grade Team Manager and Lead Coach who have been briefed on their responsibilities for a player playing out of age grade (Notification of opposition, match officials, ensure opposition is suitable, reassessment interval).*

As a qualified Level 2/ERCA coach I certify that all the information on this form is correct, that a dynamic risk assessment has been carried out and hereby apply to the CB for the player to be permitted to play out of age grade in accordance with RFU Regulation 15 (Age Grade Rugby). Please sign below.*

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Coach Assessment Form

Playing Out of Age Grade Assessment up to U16s

When completing this assessment, it is understood that:

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