Date of Issue:
21 November 2023 |
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| In this week's Club Communications you'll find important information on the return of the Inter-District Championship, news on the launch of a Rugby Development Social Return of Investment project, and information on a short innovative rugby documentary produced by SCIAF. We also bring final reminders for club funding opportunities and Girls Regional Game Series nominations, in addition to information on our Blueprint Roadshows. |
| Rugby Development Department has launched Social Return on Investment (SROI) Project |
Scottish Rugby’s Rugby Development Department has launched its first Social Return on Investment project to help the department and clubs alike understand and quantify the social, environment and economic value of the grassroots game in Scotland.
This project looks to create data and information which can provide national and local benefits, supporting new partnerships in health, education, government and commercial sectors.
Supported by the Club Rugby Board, the research being delivered by the Rugby Development Department, who have enlisted Substance, a specialist research and technology company to oversee its delivery. Substance have previously delivered similar projects for the IRFU, SFA and UEFA.
To help with the next phase of research, clubs, players and volunteers are being asked to participate in a short survey.
As a token of thanks, individuals who complete the survey will be given the opportunity to enter a prize draw for a £250 voucher to the Scottish Rugby store.
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| Inter-District Championship returns for 2023/24 season |
After its successful reinstatement last season, the Inter-District Championship will return for the 2023/24 season.
Each team – which is referred to as a district – has established a working committee to oversee the appointment of coaching and management personnel.
The Inter-District Championship aims to recognise players who have consistently performed with distinction for their club and provide them with an opportunity to represent their district in a highly competative competition.
All four Head Coaches from last year’s championship will continue in the role, with several new assistant coaches joining the four teams.
Coaches:
Caledonia Reds: Head Coach, Colin Sangster (Dundee) with Assistants, Kevin Wyness (Highland/GHA), Junior Bulumakau (Highland) and Sam Mountain (Unattached). Stewart Lathangie (Howe of Fife) and Darrell Russell (Strathmore).
Edinburgh: Head Coach, Bob McKillop will once again be joined by Mark Cairns (Currie Chieftains) and Iain Bethinussen (Edinburgh Academical).
Glasgow & the West: Head Coach Kenny Diffenthal (Marr) will be aided by Thomas Davidson (Glasgow Hawks) and Stephen Adair also from Marr Rugby.
The South: Head Coach Matty Douglas (Hawick) is joined by three Borders coaches, Iain Chisholm (Melrose), Gordon Henderson (Selkirk) and Bruce McNeil (Kelso).
Fixtures:
This season, the four districts will play in a round robin format. The dates for the fixtures are as below:
Round 1 (22/23/24 March 2024):
Edinburgh v The South
Glasgow & The West v Caledonia Reds
Round 2 (29/30/31 March 2024):
Edinburgh v Caledonia Reds
The South v Glasgow & The West
Round 3 (05/06/07 April 2024):
Glasgow & The West v Edinburgh
Caledonia Reds v The South
Team selections will be made and announced in the New Year in addition to information regarding fixture venues and times.
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| SCIAF Rugby for Peace Documentary |
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Scottish relief and development charity, SCIAF have created a new 45-minute documentary titled, Rugby for Peace.
It showcases how an innovative rugby project in the poorest region of Colombia is helping young people navigate away from the threat of the drugs trade – instead, encouraging them to engage with sports in their community.
Your club or school can get involved and support the project to grow in Colombia, either by donating at www.sciaf.org.uk/rugby, or by hosting a screening.
Please contact SCIAF on getinvolved@sciaf.org.uk for more information about hosting a screening.
The short film is available to watch for free below. |
| Reminder: Girls Regional Game Series Nominations |
Nominations are still open for the Girls Regional Game Series, Scottish Rugby’s entry point to the female performance pathway and will close Sunday 26 November.
Coaches can now nominate U18 and U16 players via SCRUMS*, and are encouraged to nominate those players they believe are ready to take the next step into a heightened performance environment.
This year’s Series will see three teams created at U18 level and four at U16 level.
For more information about the programme click on the link below.
Coaches are also invited to watch the webinar linked below, delivered by Robbie Lavery - Scottish Rugby's Performance Pathway Programme Manager - on the GASPS Nomination Guide.
*Player Eligibility applies: Girls U18 must be born between 1 Sep 2005 – 31 Aug 2007 and Girls U16 must be born between 1 Sep 2007 – 31 Aug 2009. |
| Reminder: Funding Applications |
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We wish to remind clubs that applications for Growth & Particiation funding alongside the Revenue, Capital and Major Capital Investment strands of the Club Sustainability Fund are closing soon.
More information plus supporting documents can be found via the links below.
Applications for the funding streams close on Sunday 26 November. |
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Scottish Rugby's Annual General Meeting took place on Saturday 18 November.
To view slides on fincials presented by Vice President and Chairman of the Club Rugby Board, Keith Wallace, click on the link below. |
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| Sign up to our Blueprint Roadshows |
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Scottish Rugby is pleased to announce that the Blueprint Roadshows will be returning for the 2023/24 season.
The roadshows will see the launch of the Blueprint Curriculum for the youth boys and girls games – as well as details around early pathway opportunities for youth players.
We strongly recommend that coaches of U14-U18 players attend the Roadshows, but mini and adult coaches are also welcome to see what to build up to/what skills players will be working on in their learning journey.
The Roadshows will be delivered by the Game Development department, along with coaches from the FOSROC Academies, these roadshows offer the opportunity for coaches to engage in sessions to develop Blueprint principles within their coaching.
We have created a Blueprint Bitesize Module for more information – access via SCRUMS > Browse Courses > E-Learning > Blueprint Bitesize
Roadshow Dates
Wednesday 22 November - Edinburgh - Scottish Gas Murrayfield
Monday 27 November - Borders – Borders College/Gala RFC
Wednesday 29 November - Caledonia North - Highland RFC
Sign up via SCRUMS.
Further roadshow will be confirmed for Aberdeen, Glasgow South and Caledonia Midlands for February 2024.
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