SARACENS V HARLEQUINS TICKETS - EXPRESS INTEREST NOW

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BEST OF LUCK TO THE RED ROSES V FRANCE THIS SATURDAY

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SARACENS V HARLEQUINS TICKETS - EXPRESS INTEREST NOW + BEST OF LUCK TO THE RED ROSES V FRANCE THIS SATURDAY +

UPDATES

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Alfie Pearson from the Under 12s, who was our 450th player to be affiliated - please find Hendo to receive your training ball!

Who will be the 500th?

PITCHES FOR THIS WEEK

This week’s pitch plan has been finalized and can be found here:

 https://sevenoaksrugby.com/pitch-booking

 Not long until we get extra space at Tech!

AFFILIATE - DON’T LET YOUR CHILD MISS OUT

There is still more to do for a number of age groups - don’t forget that we needed all players to be affiliated on GMS ASAP.

Players not affiliated will not be subject to selection for matches and festivals after a certain date (and aren’t eligible for Kent fixtures) so make sure your children don’t miss out.

If you are having challenges don’t give up - try this link or contact your age group lead now.

The RFU have also confirmed their own prize draw for clubs who match or increase the number of players affiliated versus last year. Prizes include the opportunity to win a training session with and England Rugby legend, a £2,000 club kit voucher and up to three kit packages each worth £1,000.

Another prize will be awarded to the 500th player!

Well done to the Under 13s, Under 11s and Under 14s who are all 100% complete!

SHOWDOWN 3 - EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST NOW!

Looking ahead to later in the season it’s time to secure seats at the Showdown 3 Fixture Saracens v Harlequins on 25th March 2023 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

It promises to be a great day out on and off the pitch. Building on last year’s entertainment they have some exciting plans for this year’s Showdown and the rugby should be a spectacle too. Having attended last year it was an amazing, family friendly occasion topped off by Sevenoaks’ own Ben Earl securing the man of the match award.

The club has the first opportunity to purchase tickets in the South Stand (The Family Party Stand) – seated together making it a day out for you all.

All tickets in the south stand are Red & Black and priced at

Adults @ £31.50 / U16s @ £15.75 / U24 or 65+ @ £22.50

In order for us to be allocated an area in the stand we need to provide a rough idea of numbers that will attend – this does have to be fairly accurate so we can get ring fenced seats for you to book together.

Please complete the form below by Sunday 23rd October - payment won’t be needed straight away

https://forms.gle/dhDAemZS2dmFTQgQA

COACH EDUCATION & RECOGNITION

RFU COURSES

There are still plenty of opportunities for coaches to attend RFU coaching courses - check them out below.

We do have a limited budget available for coaches to attend courses appropriate to their age groups. Please contact Hendo for more information

SAFEGUARDING

All our volunteer coaches need to be DBS checked in order to coach at the Club and the club regularly monitors that its coaches are up to date. With the first check being completed this week, coaches can proactively check their status on GMS, or check with Hendo.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • All of our amazing parents should have received subs requests direct from Spond and most have paid.

    It’s vital that all players are members, in order to be covered by the Club’s insurance and whilst there is a short grace period (primarily for members who are new to the club) we ask that this is paid as soon as possible as we enter weekend of fixtures and festival.

    If anyone hasn’t received a request – we recommend checking the contact details on Spond in the first instance.

    If there are any other issues, anyone can contact their age group lead or Andy McClinton, which includes anyone who needs financial support.

  • Sevenoaks Rugby asks all parents of Mini players in the U5s, 6s, 7s, 8s and 9s to remain on site and pitch-side during training and matches. Only by exception can they be absent and then they must nominate another adult to take responsibility for their child and inform the relevant coach and the player.

    We find that some players in these groups can get upset if they are left alone and sometimes need emotional support from a parent or adult they recognise.

    For parents of Mini players in the U10s and 11s that do not remain pitch side they must inform the coach and the player and remain contactable (or nominate another adult to take responsibility).

  • Padded headgear / scrum caps has never been approved or marketed by World Rugby or the RFU to reduce the risk of concussion and there continues to be no conclusive evidence that wearing headguards reduces the chances of sustaining a concussion while playing or training.

    Wearing a headguard should be the personal choice of the player and/or parent. While a headguard can provide some protection (e.g. covering the ears) and confidence (e.g. when introducing players to contact); there is a possibility that wearing protective equipment could potentially change a player’s behaviour (i.e. making them over confident and thus neglecting correct technique and risking further injury to themselves or others). Therefore, players and coaches are encouraged not to neglect correct technique, particularly in the tackle and ensure that players are aware of the purpose of headguards and their limitations.

    We recommend that players talk to their coaches about the relative confidence of their child, when deciding whether a headboard is appropriate for them.

  • Headcase is one of the UK’s leading concussion awareness and education resources. We take player safety extremely seriously, and this course is aimed at helping us prevent and manage suspected concussions.

    COACHES

    All of our coaches are required to complete “Headcase” training annually to be able to coach at the club and receive their free stash (which is on the high seas and on its way to us). Coaches can now see on their GMS dashboard whether this is up to date. You should log into GMS course finder (filter for “virtual”) to complete the course.

    https://gms.rfu.com/GMS/coursefinder

    PARENTS

    We also invite the parents of mini and youth players (and youth players) to also complete the training or check out the guidance - it will help prepare them for if the worst should happen and give them insight into the return to play process.

    https://rise.articulate.com/share/nc3KPjesYQrj5WjJ4tGS6Grs_ERkPY2Q#/

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