SMARTRUGBY

SmartRugby is an occupational health and safety program for Australia's Rugby participants. It is a compulsory minimum requirement for every
coach and referee participating in Rugby where there is a tackling component.

SmartRugby is mandatory, requiring qualification every two years. To be fully effective it requires ongoing commitment rather than just
occasional attention.

Courses are FREE to attend.

> How the Program Operates

> What are the Benefits?

> Qualification Details

How the Program Operates

The 'train-the-trainer' session ensures that all coaches and referees are upskilled in the correct techniques to develop confidence in contact
amongst their players / members.

Coaches are required to cover this material in on-field sessions to players prior to the commencement of each season. Referees are required to
understand the material and apply to the management of all games.

The techniques learnt are built into regular training and playing throughout the season, so that SmartRugby becomes an integral part of coaching
and refereeing at your club, school or association.

A typical SmartRugby session of 2.5 hours includes the following:

Topic Time
Introduction 5 mins
Balance & Stability 20-25 mins
Tackle 30-35 mins
Support at the Ruck & Maul 10-15 mins
Scrum - Basic Safety 15-20 mins
Technical Program
Mayday Procedure 5-10 mins
Lineouts & Restarts 10-15 mins
Foul Play 5 mins
Pre Match Safety 5 mins
Injury Management 5 mins
Conclusion & Question Time 5-10 mins
Sign Off & Administration 5-10 mins

What are the Benefits?

SmartRugby will only really have an impact if coaches and referees get behind it by learning about it, following its training techniques and
'transferring the knowledge' to players.

The benefits are many - not just fewer injuries, which makes for happier parents and players, and fewer coaching selection crises, but more
effective tackles and scrums, and a greater focus of team effort at the breakdown, lineouts and restarts.

Qualification Details

SmartRugby is mandatory requiring qualification once every 2 years. It is the minimum requirement for every coach and referee participating in
Rugby where there is a tackling component. From 2008, participants were able to re-qualify on the internet using the on-line resource.
SmartRugby participants receive a free booklet and CD-Rom upon attendance. Participants also receive a MyRugbyCard which outlines current
coach and match official qualifications and accreditations (Please allow for 8 weeks delivery time).

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Do you still have unanswered questions? Click here for Frequently Asked Questions.

Please pre-register for SmartRugby courses by clicking the appropriate link on the 2011 Course Calendar. For more information please contact
Coach Education Manager, Lachlan Parkinson, on (07) 3354 9323 or lachlan.parkinson@qru.com.au, or your local Development Officer.

SmartRugby
Date Day Time Event Location
31/01/2011 Mon 6.00pm - 8.00pm SmartRugby Ballymore
16/02/2011 Wed 6.00pm - 8.00pm SmartRugby Ballymore
22/02/2011 Tues 5.00pm - 7.00pm SmartRugby St Peters Lutheran College
28/02/2011 Mon 6.00pm - 8.00pm SmartRugby Ballymore
8/03/2011 Tues 5.00pm - 7.00pm SmartRugby St Edmunds College
14/03/2011 Mon 6.00pm - 8.00pm SmartRugby Redcliffe JRUC
16/03/2011 Wed 6.00pm - 8.00pm SmartRugby Ballymore
21/03/2011 Mon 6.00pm - 8.00pm SmartRugby Redlands RUC
28/03/2011 Mon 6.00pm - 8.00pm SmartRugby Logan City RUC
4/04/2011 Mon 6.00pm - 8.00pm SmartRugby St Lawrence's College
11/04/2011 Mon 6.00pm - 8.00pm SmartRugby Villanova College
13/04/2011 Wed 6.00pm - 8.00pm SmartRugby Ballymore
18/04/2011 Mon 6.00pm - 8.00pm SmartRugby Terrace
27/04/2011 Wed 6.00pm - 8.00pm SmartRugby Ballymore
4/05/2011 Wed 6.00pm - 8.00pm SmartRugby Pine Rivers JRUC
11/05/2011 Wed 6.00pm - 8.00pm SmartRugby Ballymore