Welcome to the Dorset and Wilts County U16 (M)

Aim

• The primary aim of the U16 Programme is to provide an environment where player centered development is the key driver, fixtures are not for ‘winning at all cost’.
• The county programme is aimed at being a step above club/school rugby in terms of the development opportunities we provide and the level of competition that the players will get.
• The Core Values of the game are to be at the forefront of all we do.
• At all times the programme will align with the Aims and Objectives of the RFU Player Development Pathway and the Age Grade Player Review.
• To liaise effectively with our Partners i.e. Member Clubs, Bath Rugby Academy Player Development Group (PDG), Schools, CB Referees Society, Sports Therapists and Assessors.
• To provide an opportunity for U16 Age Grade Players to play representative Rugby Union in addition to their Club and School Rugby.
• To help Clubs with Player retention
• To make those taking part better Players, Leaders and People.
• To assist Bath Academy/PDG with their preparations for the Wellington Festival.
• To provide a pathway for the U17, U18, U20s to hopefully play Senior County rugby.

The Coaches

• Our Experienced Coaches have been selected via an independent process
• They are a minimum of Level 2 Qualified and all have other RFU CPD Qualifications too, hold a current DBS, have taken the Concussion Awareness Module and have attended the RFU Approved Safeguarding courses.
• They are being encouraged to attend Bath Academy sessions to ensure they have the most up to date coaching techniques available to them
• They will be adopting the RFU C.A.R.D.S Programme:

Creativity

Awareness

Resilience

Decision Making

Self Organisation

The Team