The course is suitable for teachers, coaches and sports leaders to introduce the non-contact game of tag rugby. The course is 3 hours in duration, comprising of 3 one hour modules. There is no formal assessment; informal course appraisal will be given by the tutor. An attendance certificate and award booklet will be provided at the end of the course.

Tag rugby provides a safe and simple introduction to the game of rugby union. The WRU has developed this course to offer coaches working with young players in the non-contact game, the opportunity to grow their knowledge and skills and in doing so improve the experience afforded to young players entering the game. An early positive experience has been shown to lead to longer-term player participation.

Tag rugby introduces both the player and the coach to the fundamentals of evasive running, handling and passing, as well as basic rules and principles of the game of rugby union. Tag is a fast paced, fun game suitable for boys and girls. The invasion nature of the game provides opportunities to develop a basic understanding of principals underlying rugby and other team sports such as football, hockey or netball.

The course provides coaches with an introduction to the game of rugby union and the principles and practice of safe, ethical and effective management and coaching of players of all ages. The course qualifies the coach to act as an assistant to a more qualified coach. The Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Rugby Union aims to develop a coach's 'How to Coach' skills as well as improve their 'What to coach Skills'.

The Level 1 has the IRB Rugby Ready course as a pre-course qualifier and takes place on the first evening of the scheduled course dates.

The course is a competence based course and involves on-course appraisal. The course involves both classroom and outdoor practical sessions.

Cost of Course: £140 (including the cost of a Rugby Ready)

To provide candidates who have an ongoing involvement in coaching rugby union with the necessary skills, knowledge and experience to deliver a coaching programme and demonstrate their rugby union coaching ability. The Certificate offers an opportunity for candidates to be given support to effectively apply the principles of performance profiling, goal setting and designing, planning and evaluating a rugby union coaching programme and practice.

It also aims to enable the candidate to create an effective coaching environment, establish supportive working relationships and manage the behaviour of players and others. This is achieved through an understanding and the application of the underpinning knowledge of the Level 3 NOS in Coaching, Teaching and Instructing and the Level 3 Rugby Union Technical Definition and Assessment Specification.

- Candidates must be over 18 years of age before certification and hold a Level 2 Certificate.
- The course is 40hrs in duration over five days + home study and learning modules
- Applicants may apply, but will be subject to application criteria
- Lunch and refreshments will be provided on all courses