A.4.3.4 CB Schools of Rugby
The Schools of Rugby will function in the Gloucester area and the Bristol Area.
In the Bristol Area:supported by the Bristol Academy & The Bristol Schools' Union
Based at the Portway RDC
Covering the LA's of South Gloucestershire, Bristol and North Somerset
In the Gloucester Area supported by GERA & GRFSU Schools' Union.
Based at Hartpury College
Covering all of Gloucestershire except South Glos.
The CBSoRs will function as defined by the RFU
Management
• CB Schools of Rugby will be managed through the Academy Liaison Group.
• This Group will be chaired by the CB and composed of members of the Schools' Union, Coaching Committee, Academy, the RDO & the CDO.
• This Management Group will be responsible for the delivery of the programme to the agreed timetable and to the agreed budget.
• Each School of Rugby will be locally managed by CB representatives on of whom will Chair the group, the appointed coaches, the Academy manager, the Schools Secretary and an RFU representative
Responsibilities
• The CB is responsible for running the CB School of Rugby.
• The Academy provides support and is responsible for:
- Ensuring that the core curriculum is delivered
- Providing Coach Education and mentoring
- Assisting in the selection of appropriate coaches.
- Providing education in the techniques & principles of talent identification.
- Providing Life-style education.
- Acting as the Quality Control Agent of the RFU.
- Providing feedback to the RFU & CB.