St Andrew’s College Rugby Handbook 2019
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S T A N D R E W ’ S C O L L E G E
Rugby Handbook | 2019
CONTENTS Welcome
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Our Vision and Values
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Our Staff
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Contact Information
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Training Times
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Rugby Pathways and Sport Scholarships
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Support and Sponsors
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Selection, Game Time Policies and Guiding Principles
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Medical Protocols
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Sporting Codes of Conduct
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Preparatory School Club Season Calendar
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Secondary School Club Season Calendar
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First XV Season Calendar
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What do Students Learn from Rugby?
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“Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. Directing individual accomplishments toward team objectives is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.” Andrew Carnegie 2
OUR RUGBY CLUB VISION ‘To be recognised as the most respected co-educational rugby college in the country.’
We extend a very warm welcome to the 2019 season to all our new and existing parents, supporters and students. Rugby at St Andrew’s College has a very proud history and the College has produced some extremely talented players over the last 100 years, perhaps none more special at the moment than Richie Mo‘unga (OC 2012). Our Scottish heritage, maintaining our traditional values and sharing our passion in all teams in what the Thistle represents to St Andrew’s College rugby is a big part of who we are. The Rugby Club plays a big part in supporting rugby in the College and we are always looking for keen and enthusiastic parents to help join our team. Please contact me if you would like to be on our committee. 2019 is shaping up to be a busy season with the First XV taking part in the 31st Presbyterian Schools’ Quadrangular tournament at Lindisfarne for pre-season. Our Club Day is scheduled for Saturday 25 May and always promises to be a great event to celebrate rugby within the College across all grades, by bringing together our rugby community. We will again have a busy touring schedule with the Preparatory School First XV and our U15 teams touring Australia. These fantastic experiences will help build team culture, confidence and resilience, and will be remembered for life The Club would like to wish all the players, coaches and management all the very best for an enjoyable season. Please remember to be a positive and supportive member on the sidelines.
Mike Johnston Rugby Club President
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Our Vision and Values
To be recognised as the most respected co-educational rugby college in the country. The evidence of this will be observed in high achievement at national level while upholding St Andrew’s College core values.
OUR VALUES RESPECT Respect for yourself, your family, your team mates, for all property, your school community and the wider community. HONESTY Be honest with yourself, your team mates, your family and your school community. BELIEF Believe in yourself, your team, your goals and aspirations.
THE STAC RUGBY PLAYER MUST HAVE THESE QUALITIES • Work Ethic – a commitment to work hard, working to improve and working together; • Resilience – never giving up, showing grit and determination; • Team work – being selfless and working hard for the team; • Organisation – to self-manage and be prepared in all situations; • Pride – pride in the thistle and St Andrew’s proud rugby tradition; • Well-being/Hauora – rugby experiences that positively impact good health.
“Success is doing all the small things really well.” 2
Goals and Objectives The Rugby Club is committed to evaluating and improving participation, enjoyment and performance of all those that play rugby at St Andrew’s College. Our goals are: 1. To actively promote and encourage participation in rugby, seeking to maintain a minimum of 200 players. 2. Specifically, we seek to have eight teams in the Secondary School and up to one team per year group in the Preparatory School. Our target is to maintain a minimum of one team at U12 and at U13, two teams at U14, U15 and U16, and up to three teams in the Senior College; to actively promote and encourage participation in rugby at the Preparatory School with the junior grades U6 to U11. 3. To assist all players to enjoy rugby and reach their full potential. 4. To develop teams capable of finishing in the top four of Section 1 of Christchurch Metro competitions. 5. To develop a second team able to be competitive in Section 2 or 3. 6. To develop a base of skilled Preparatory School players to feed into Year 9. 7. To maintain high standards of behaviour, sportsmanship and presentation. Goals for First XV Rugby Team: 1. Win the South Island co-educational title. 2. Be a consistent top six finisher in the University of Canterbury Cup. 3. Qualify for the National Secondary Schools Co-ed Tournament.
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Our Staff
College can compete with any team in the country. It is all about getting a lot of little things right which helps build success and belief. Rod McIntosh Director of High Performance Sport and Rugby
Waikato NPC, New Zealand Colts, New Zealand Māori All Black, All Black trialist, IRB Certified Coach Educator, Level 3 Certified Coach and Hong Kong National Coach. Rod has been playing, coaching and teaching in High Performance Sport and Education for the last 20 years.
I would like to extend a very warm welcome to new and returning players, parents and supporters. 2019 promises to be an exciting year for St Andrew’s College rugby. The College has a very proud rugby tradition and the challenge in this rapidly changing era is to embrace the legacy and combine it with a modern approach to playing the game. Our Development Programme and High Performance Rugby Programme have undergone many positive changes, with the long-term goal of building one of the best rugby systems in the country. Attention to detail is critical.
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Attracting experienced and skilled coaches, a focus on generic skill sets, building a development pathway and having in place a detailed performance programme will ensure that St Andrew’s
Our vision is deliberately broader than just rugby and focuses on the holistic development of the player. Our programme is designed to develop more than just good rugby players. It is a place where students enjoy success while staying humble and understand and grow from failure. We want our athletes to develop into respectful young men, with good values and strong character. Losing, setbacks and failure are a part of life and team sport is a great place to help build resilience and determination in our students. In this respect, rugby teaches them many things, and this is why it is such a fantastic game to be involved in. The major changes in focus of the programme have been on: • the implementation of a wellstructured rugby development pathway through Years 9–13; • the development of a stronger link between the Preparatory and Secondary School Rugby Programmes. To respect the College values and be successful, there is a need to focus quality resources across the board, not just on our First XV, but with our younger age groups where much of the development occurs. This has resulted in more professional structures being established to help the development of all players in the St Andrew’s College rugby pathway.
I am looking forward to a top season of competitive rugby. It is all about enjoying your rugby, having fun and striving to be the best you can be in all situations.
Rod McIntosh Director of High Performance Sport and Rugby
SPECIALIST RUGBY STAFF Aussie McLean We are again fortunate to have additional coaching support from All Blacks coach, Aussie, who is our StAC coach mentor.
Mike Johnston An experienced rugby coach, Mike has coached the StAC First XV for more than 10 years. He is also the First XI cricket head coach and a Canterbury age group coach. Many of the cricketers who have passed through Mike’s programme are now professional or senior players.
Greg Thompson Head of Strength and Conditioning
Greg has been involved in the sports and strength and conditioning industry for over 20 years. Greg worked for Canterbury Rugby for eight years as the trainer for the NPC side and Canterbury Rugby Academy between 2001–2009.
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Deacon Manu Deacon teaches Elite Sports Studies, is a StAC high performance coach and is First XV head coach. He has played for the Waikato Chiefs, Junior All Blacks, Fiji and Llanelli Scarlets. He is a World Rugby Coach Educator and coached Fiji and Llanelli. He also worked in the Waika Rugby Union Academy as a mentor.
Joe Leota Joe has coached at a wide range of levels including St Andrew’s College Secondary School First XV, Preparatory School First XV, Senior Rugby in Canterbury, Senior Club Rugby in San Diego and the USA National Team.
Mikae Tuu’u Mikae captained the StAC First XV in 2003. He went on to represent New Zealand at U19 and U21 level. He played professional rugby for Canterbury and Northland at ITM Cup level, and was in the Blues wider training squad.
Palē Tuati
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Palē played provincial age grade rugby for Otago from U16 through to Otago B. He represented Hong Kong for five years with 30 caps and captained Hong Kong on 12 occasions; represented Hong Kong in Sevens. Palē also coached the Hong Kong national men’s and women’s teams at both Sevens and 15-aside for ten years. Palē has IRB/ WR Level 1 and 2.
Daniel O’Donovan Daniel is the St Andrew’s College Second XV Head Coach. His first Senior game was for Marist Greymouth 1993–1994, he played for the West Coast NPC team from 1993–1997, for the Linwood Senior team from 1995–1999 and also played for Canterbury Māori in 1997. Daniel moved to Ireland at the end of 1999 and played for the Suttonians Club, Dublin from 1999–2004, followed by one season in the Ashbourne Senior team, Ireland in 2005. He has been the Assistant Coach for Linwood Division 2 in 2012, part of the coaching team for Linwood Division 1 2013–2017 and our Second XV Head Coach 2018–2019.
ALSO IN THE ST ANDREW’S COLLEGE COACHING PROGRAMME: Pete Westrupp is the Te Reo and Tikanga Māori teacher at St Andrew’s College, a Boarding House tutor and the coach for the U14A and Senior A touch rugby teams. Pete is a Canterbury touch player and an ex Division 1 rugby player. Ian Robinson is the First XV Resource Coach and is from Ireland, where he coached St Marys. He is the current Marist Colts Coach.
Joe McGregor (OC 2016) was a member of the First XV in 2015–2016 and is currently studying for a UC Sports Coaching Degree. James Orritt has played for the Canterbury U19 and plays for the Sumner Seniors, and has a UC Sports Coaching Degree.
Zack Gray plays for the Sumner Seniors and has a UC Coaching Degree.
Waharia Waitohi played for Otago and Auckland Sevens and has captained the Ponsonby team. He has a background in personal training and teaching.
Henry Unsworth is an ex Whanganui First XV player and has a UC Sports Coaching Degree.
Tom Houghton, an ex Division 1 player,
and rugby player.
a Canterbury Metro age group coach and the current Lincoln Colts coach. Tom coaches both cricket and rugby at St Andrew’s College.
Ollie Barron (OC 2013) is a former student
Will Phipps is an ex Saint Kentigern College First XV player.
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Contact Information MAIN CONTACTS Director of Rugby
Rod McIntosh
RMN@stac.school.nz
+64 21 110 0442
College Captain
Mike Johnston
MJO@stac.school.nz
+64 29 205 6588
Preparatory School Captain
Alex Kelley
AKE@stac.school.nz
+64 21 914 835
President
Mike Johnston
MJO@stac.school.nz
+64 29 205 6588
Committee
Dougall Murray
dougallmurray@vodafone.co.nz
+64 21 182 6876
Murray Shipley
mbshipley@xtra.co.nz
+64 27 444 8882
Dougal Cockram
dougal@garycockram.co.nz
+64 27 432 2715
Stuart Calder
rscalder@xtra.co.nz
+64 27 434 3607
Don Anderson
don@summitfarming.co.nz
+64 27 431 5125
COMMITTEE
Sponsorship
COACHING TEAM Coaching Co-ordinators
Mike Johnston and Rod McIntosh
First XV
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Director of Rugby
Rod McIntosh
RMN@stac.school.nz
+64 21 110 0442
Attack/ Defence
Aussie McLean
aussie.mclean@xtra.co.nz
+64 21 335 890
Head Coach
Deacon Manu
DMA@stac.school.nz
+64 21 080 64184
Resource Coach
Ian Robinson
ianrob54@gmail.com
+64 27 261 4052
Manager
Mike Johnston
MJO@stac.school.nz
+64 29 205 6588
Physio
Ross McDonald
ross.w.mcdonald@gmail.com
+64 27 362 0167
Strength & Conditioning
Greg Thompson
GTO@stac.school.nz
+64 21 272 9773
Analyist / Filming
TBC
Second XV Coach
Daniel O'Donovan
Daniel.O'Donovan@police.govt.nz
+64 21 0268 2048
Coach
James Orritt
james.orritt1@gmail.com
+64 27 513 8435
Coach
Zac Gray
zackarygray10@gmail.com
+64 27 868 1859
Manager
Shelly Broad
SBA@stac.school.nz
+64 21 457 159
U16 A Coach
Waharai Waitohi
wwaitohi@gmail.com
+64 22 095 4642
Coach
Harry Unsworth
hlu33@uclive.ac.nz
+64 27 530 7504
Coach / Manager
Palē Tauti
PTU@stac.school.nz
+64 21 438 474
Assistant Manager
Matt Parr
MPA@stac.school.nz
U15 A Coach
Willie Brown
brownfitnz@gamil.com
+64 21 103 5537
Coach
Thomas Houghton
thomas.houghton007@gmail.com
+64 27 465 2533
Manager
Treena Ruwhiu
TRU@stac.school.nz
+64 27 445 5706
U15 B Coach
Joe McGregor
JMC5190@gmail.com
+64 27 915 4711
Coach
Jacson Edie
jacson.edie3@gamil.com
+64 27 800 005
Manager
Brett Clarke
BCR@stac.school.nz
+64 21 127 6396
Coach
Pete Westrupp
PWS@stac.school.nz
+64 27 840 7488
Coach
Rory Duff
rorsdd@outlook.com
+64 27 621 7902
Manager
Ruihi Kawenga
kawengar@mairehau.school.nz
+64 21 211 0757
Selector
Mikae Tuu'u
MTU@stac.school.nz
+64 21 280 2524
U14 A
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U14 B Coach
Ollie Barron
oliverbarron1@gmail.com
Coach
Will Phipps
williamphipps@rollformers.co.nz
Manager
Kevin Barron
KBA@stac.school.nz
Coach
Matt Butterfield
matt@millfield.co.nz
+64 21 352292
Coach
Munns Westrupp
TeAhi12W@gmail.com
+64 21 024 65810
Manager
Annabel Morris
AMR@stac.school.nz
0+64 27 348 3445
Coach
Joe Leota
JLE@stac.school.nz
+64 27 325 1780
Coach
 Richard Lough
richard@coaching-solutions.co.nz
+64 27 680 3810
Manager
 Mary Leota
MLE@stac.school.nz
+64 21 274 4898
U13s
U12s
U7s Coach
Hugh Montgomery
Coach
Ray Fraser
Manager
Alex Kelley
AKE@stac.school.nz
+64 21 914 835
AKE@stac.school.nz
+64 21 914 835
U6s Coach
Tane Williams
Coach
Ashleigh Bret
Manager
Alex Kelly
COMMUNICATION There is an expectation that the team manager will provide game day information each week to parents via email, and players via email.
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Training Times
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
3.40pm–5.00pm
3.40pm–5.00pm
2.40pm–4.30pm
3.40pm–5.00pm
No.3 Main Pitch
First XV
First XV
U16A
First XV XV
No.3 Main Pitch
U16A
Second XV
No.2 Pitch – half
U14A
U15B
U14A
No.2 Pitch – half
U14B
U15A
U14B
PITCH
Preparatory School Pitch
Second XV
U7/U12/U13 3.30pm–4.30pm
U15A U15B U12/U13/U6s 3.30pm–4.30pm
If you have any queries please contact Rod McIntosh on RMN@stac.school.nz.
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Rugby Pathways and Sport Scholarships
RUGBY PATHWAYS The College has developed a Years 9–13 Rugby Performance Sports Programme. As the programme develops over the next five years, it will provide a pathway from Preparatory School through to First XV level and beyond. Broadly it will follow these steps: Years 7–8 Year 9 Years 10–11 Years 12–13
Skill development Growing awareness Foundation development Performance focused
See the following information or contact Rod McIntosh at RMN@stac.school.nz.
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Rugby in the Curriculum – Elite Sport Studies Course The College runs an Elite Sport Studies Course as an option in Years 9–10. Talented athletes need to apply to get into this course, which covers many key generic aspects of sports performance which are designed to help develop promising players. This is a limited entry course and first preference will be given to applicants playing at a representative level in their respective sport. Applications for this course are made in August when completing Years 9–10 option selections. New programmes in Years 11–12 have now been developed. High Performance Sports Programme This is a limited entry programme, with applications being made to the Director of High Performance Sports. It runs from Years 11–13 and is designed to support talented athletes who are at regional or New Zealand representative level. Students will have access to the latest resources within the sports performance industry through extra classes (three per term). They are also paired with mentors to help monitor progress and guide them towards excellence. The course is structured to support, encourage and nurture athletes so they have the best chance to maximise their collective opportunities in sport, academics and personal development. Students must learn to understand the process and develop skills to plan, prepare and balance the demanding commitments of school and life in general.
Long Term Player Development (LTPD) Model Over the last six years the school has been developing a plan for the holistic development of players at all levels along the participation and performance spectrum. This follows the NZRU six pillars of development, with the goal of developing players to maximise their potential, enabling them to be as good as they can be. Encompassed within this framework is a performance pathway, the prime objective of which is to develop players from Years 7–8 to best prepare them for First XV rugby.
SPORTS SCHOLARSHIPS The College offers Year 9 sports scholarships across core sports, including rugby. The General Sports Scholarship offers a reduction in tuition fees over five years, with the ability to apply for additional needs-based financial support. The Target Sports Scholarship is to the value of $2000 as a one-off reduction against fees for the first year only. Applicants in Year 8 will need to be playing representative rugby.
For further information please visit our College website (stac.school.nz) or contact our Registrar, Lynn Smith on enrol@stac.school.nz or +64 3 940 2016. For specific programme questions, please email Director of High Performance Sport and Rugby, Rod McIntosh on RMN@stac.school.nz.
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ST ANDREW’S COLLEGE RUGBY REPRESENTATIVES Thirty-eight representative players across all grades at St Andrew’s College in 2018, two more than in 2017.
Professional Players Crusaders
Harrison Allan, Richie Mo’unga, Tim Perry
Pau, France
Chris King
Leicester Tigers
Telusa Veainu
Northland ITM Team (captain)
Cameron Eyre
West Coast Heartland Team
J J Manning
Canterbury ITM team
Hamish Dalzell, Harrison Allan
New Zealand U20
Shilo Klein, Sam Gilbert
School Age Players
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Crusader Knights
Josh Ree, Jack Rose, Isi Saumaki
Crusader Barbarians
Sebastian Calder, Dominic Clarke, Jacson Edie, Nash Forrester, Liam McCormick
Metro Red U18
Dom Cornish, Jacson Edie, Liam McCormack, Ben Oxley, Josh Ree, Jack Rose, Sam Wallace
Metro Black U18
Dom Clarke, Dom Cornish, Jacson Edie, Nash Forrester, Chase Jordan, Charlie Murray
North Canterbury U18
Jack Stokes
Canterbury U18 Cavaliers
Andrew Kircher-Blay
Metro U16
Sebastian Calder, Hugh Montgomery, Isi Saumaki (Jamie Carr, Joel Parry, Mini Toga – unavailable)
U16 Canterbury Development
Jack Forrest
Metro Black U15
Rory Duff, Connor Newton
Metro Green U15
Torian Barns, Jack Harding
Metro Black U14
Cameron Blackwood, Jackson Foster, Aubry Gilmour
Metro Red U14
Rory Sloan, Hayden Vickery
North Canterbury U14
Regan Holden, Sam Kinney
Metro East U13
Silas Tauti, Luca Te Rangi, Toby Wilson
Metro South U13
Couper Killick
Metro West U13
Josh Atu, Jaiden Beer, Finn Bradshaw-Waugh
Support and Sponsors WAYS TO SUPPORT STAC RUGBY The Club’s goal is to support the College’s efforts in providing a great rugby environment. As such there are many ways to support College rugby from the Preparatory School through to the First XV. This can be as simple as providing a cake for a raffle or oranges at half time, becoming a member of the rugby committee and coaching/managing a team, through to team sponsorship or financial support for the rugby scholarship fund or individuals. Please make yourself known to either a team manager or anyone on the rugby committee if you wish to help.
OUR 2019 SPONSORS MAJOR FIRST XV SPONSORS: Principal Sponsor
Miles Construction Ltd.
Training Jersey
Selwyn Earthworks Ltd.
Shorts
Maugers Contracting
JERSEY SPONSORS: 1 Kilravock Vineyards
7 Build 7
13 Giesen Wines
2 South Island Plastic Surgery
8 CoolTranz
14 Terrafirma Turf
3 Multisport Surfaces
9 Francis Ward
15 Commodore Airport Hotel
4 No.4 Bar
10 Selwyn Earthworks
16-22 Gary Cockram Hyundai
5 Riccarton Cleaning Supplies
11 Inventory Tech
6 Roa Mining Co.
12 Innes Fields
We are very grateful for their ongoing support. Those interested in exploring sponsorship arrangements can contact Dougal Cockram on dougal@garycockram.co.nz or +64 27 432 2715.
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Scholarship Support and Endeavour Rugby Endowment Programme The College normally accepts a small number of boys on either reduced or fully fee funded rugby scholarships each year. These students’ circumstances would otherwise preclude them from a St Andrew’s College education. The Club has a significant role in supporting this programme. Our support falls into three areas: 1. A contribution to the Endowment Fund called the Endeavour Rugby Scholarship Fund. This fund is under the umbrella of the Endeavour Scholarship programme. The rugby fund criteria is firstly a strong rugby ability rather than a strong academic ability. This fund is held in perpetuity and overseen by the St Andrew’s College Foundation. 2. ‘Services in kind’ for example such as a dentist might offer. 3. A financial contribution for a specific student (via the school).
For further information please contact Rod McIntosh on RMN@stac.school.nz or Martin Oxley on martino@gerkislabs.com.
THE THISTLE CLUB
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The Thistle Club is a club for current player parents, ex-St Andrew’s College players, Old Collegians and supporters to retain involvement with St Andrew’s College rugby via a small membership fee of $100 per season. It also works to foster a sense of belonging by providing
regular communication and events and the opportunity to meet with fellow Thistle Club members at rugby orientated luncheons, prior to watching First XV home games. For the annual membership fee of $100 you will be entitled to: • invitations to First XV after-match luncheons at home games with players and parents held in the Strowan House dining room; • watch home games from the Sports Pavilion; • a copy of the annual St Andrew’s College Rugby Handbook; • First XV weekly game summary newsletter; • Thistle Club pin.
How do I join? If you wish to join The Thistle Club, please contact Mike Johnson on MJO@stac.school.nz.
CLUB EVENTS The following events have been identified for this season: Club Day – Saturday 25 May All teams will be piped on to the fields. The First XV boys will watch each team and give out Player of the Day awards. There will be entertainment from the Jazz and Pipe Band from 11.00am onwards, coffee and food stalls for parents and a sausage sizzle/ drinks for players from all teams.
Selection,Game Time Policies and Guiding Principles
SELECTION AND GAME TIME POLICIES The aim of selection is to be able to build a team environment which can compete well, enjoy and participate in each grade we compete in. Players will play in their year group; exceptions will need approval from the Director of Rugby to decide if it is in the best interest of the player (considering the safety, development and performance needs of the player) and the Rugby Club. NZRU Half Game Guidelines We adhere to the NZRU guidelines of all players participating in at least half a game per week, subject to injury and discipline requirements of: • if a player is deemed unfit to play by the coach or manager, due to injury or illness, either prior to or during the game; • if the player is not wearing a regulation playing strip; • if the player does not have a mouthguard; • if the player has not attended practices throughout the week without a satisfactory reason (must be agreed prior to the practice by coach/manager except in the event of illness – in which case please notify the manager as soon as possible).
Non-attendance at Practice In the case of non-attendance at practice and unless told otherwise, the player is required to be present at the following game in College tracksuit, not stripped but prepared to play if required at the coach’s discretion. Should a player not attend the game the same will apply for the following game. A player missing more than three practices without legitimate reason will be disciplined according to school sports policy. If a player is injured, it is expected that they will still attend all practices and work with the College physio on a return to play plan. The Selection Process The pre-season selection will involve both fitness and skills training sessions as well as trials and observation during games. Also taken into consideration is a combination of the attendance, commitment and ability to work in a team. Apart from skill and fitness, a player must show commitment to rugby by attending training regularly and a willingness to cooperate with the coaches, the manager and their teammates. The coaching team will observe this and make judgements in selection meetings. The selection process will be fair and transparent. High School First XV The First XV grade is not subject to the NZRU half game policy. It is a performance grade and the best team possible will be selected to play by the First XV coaching staff. 17
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Preparatory School First XV The best possible team will be selected to play in these fixtures by an independent selector and the Director of Rugby. U15 South Island Tournament The best possible players eligible to play U15 from throughout the school will be selected to represent St Andrew’s at this annual tournament. Selection will be made by an independent selector and the Director of Rugby. Complaints Policy and Procedure If parents wish to enquire further about anything, including feedback as to why their child was not selected for a particular team or position, in the first instance they should discuss this with the team manager. If the issue is not resolved, then the next step is to discuss it with the Director of Rugby. Please do not question the coaches’ selection decisions prior to or during the games. Playing Costs There is a fixed fee invoiced to your school account near the beginning of the season – this includes subscriptions, affiliation fees and coaching. Team trips and training camp are run on a ‘user pays basis’. Costs for food, accommodation, transport, entry fees, etc will be disbursed to your child’s account. Total costs will differ for each team, however, the annual cost may end up between $100– $300 for most junior teams. First XV costs vary according to the draw and the travel requirements of the tournaments entered.
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OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES Adherence to the following principles will ensure that our goals are achievable and allow players to enjoy themselves. Coaches’ Selection The coaches will select teams in an impartial manner. The needs of parents will not influence their decision in any way. Coaches will decide the positions of players as well as the number of players per squad in consultation with the Director of Rugby. Punctuality No matter whether it is training, a game or a rugby function, students should always arrive on time. The Club cannot function as a cohesive unit if players have to be changed at short notice. If you are sick, notify your coach or manager the night before. If you know you are going to be late, contact your coach or the manager. If coaches are kept informed they can make the necessary changes. Respect All coaching staff are accorded the same respect as any other member of staff at St Andrew’s College. Rudeness, disrespect and disobedience will be disciplined accordingly.
Medical Protocols
The goal of our rugby medical protocols are to provide a leading edge in the injury management process. Accurate diagnosis is essential in promoting the best practice with return to play. Parents have a variety of options with our service providers.
Concussion Effective concussion management is essential in supporting player welfare. Early management is vital and removal from the game as soon as concussion occurs is mandatory. Players will then need to be medically signed off to return to play. The increased risk of concussion and post-concussion symptoms with adolescents compared to adults is well recognised.
For further information please visit: accsportsmart.co.nz/concussion
Physiotherapy Contacts
Balance Physiotherapy (On campus) The physiotherapy service provided by St Andrew’s College is now available every day in the Health Centre. Ross McDonald from Balance Physiotherapy will be available for appointments at the following times: • Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8.30am–5.00pm • Tuesday and Thursday 12.40pm–5.00pm You can make an appointment in the Health Centre or phone +64 21 742 723.
SportsMed Limited Christchurch 156 Bealey Ave Phone: +64 3 366 0620 Email: info@sportsmed.co.nz
Nutrition Jonny Rea is a Canterbury-based Nutritionist and a New Zealand Registered Dietitian. He is currently the Lead Performance Nutritionist for New Zealand Cricket working with their High Performance teams (including the Blackcaps). He has previously worked with the Crusaders Rugby Organisation. Jonny is passionate about nutrition and helping St Andrew’s College students reach their goals. He can be contacted for one of one sessions or advice around sports nutrition. Jonny works extensively with our High Performance Programme, our rugby players and other top sports teams within the College.
For specialist nutrition advice, please contact Jonny Rea on: Jonnyrea@gmail.com +64 21 137 2025.
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ST ANDREW’S COLLEGE
SPORTING CODES OF CONDUCT SPECTATOR/PARENT – Code of conduct
PLAYER – Code of conduct
1. Applaud the performance of both teams.
1. Play hard but fair.
2. Be positive with the officials and acknowledge their efforts.
2. Play by the rules of the game.
3. Let players play their game, not your game. 4. Praise efforts, not results. 5. Set an example to the players. 6. No spectators/parents on the field at any time. 7. Use appropriate and acceptable language. 8. Spectators/parents are not to approach a College coach prior to and during the game. They have a role to carry out. 9. Concerns regarding the game can be discussed with the team manager or staff member in charge of the sport in the first instance.
3. Be committed to your team. Attend all practices and matches. 4. Never argue with the referee. Control your emotions and display a positive attitude. 5. Respect the authority of the coach and manager. 6. Be a good sport. Acknowledge all good play whether by your team or your opponent. 7. Use appropriate and acceptable language. 8. Always wear the full and correct sports uniform. 9. Always act in a manner that brings credit to yourself, the team and the College. 10. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
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PREPARATORY SCHOOL CLUB SEASON CALENDAR
4 May
Grading Days
11 May
Grading Days
25 May
Rugby Club Day
18 May–6 July 1 June
Competition Games Queen’s Birthday – rugby on
19 June
TSS Exchange – Home
23 June
Churchie Exchange – Home
3 July 17–23 July 27 July–17 August 1 August
Medbury School Exchange – Away Australian Tour Competition Games Wellesley College Exchange – Home
10 August
Preparatory School Prizegiving
14 August
Waihi School Exchange – Away
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SECONDARY SCHOOL CLUB SEASON CALENDAR
4 May
Grading Day
11 May
Grading Day
20 May
Competition starts
25 May
Rugby Club Day
1 June
Queen’s Birthday – rugby on
16 June 6 July 6–14 July 15 July 3 August
First Saturday of holidays – rugby on U15s Gold Coast Tournament Middle Saturday of holidays – no rugby First XV vs Christ’s College – Home
18 August
Semi-finals
25 August
Final
1 September
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Club Day
South Island Co-ed Final
2–4 September
U15 Co-ed Tournament
5–8 September
Co-ed Top Four (Rotorua)
FIRST XV SEASON CALENDAR
DATE
DRAW
VENUE
GAME
14–21 April
UC Cup Day Camp
Home
Pre-season
23–25 April
Quad Tournament Games – Tues/Thurs (Lindisfarne)
Lindisfarne College
Pre-season
4 May
Nelson College
Home
12.00pm
11 May
Marlborough Boys’ College
Away
12.00pm
18 May
Waimea Combined
Home
12.00pm
25 May
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Home
2.30pm
1 June
Roncalli Aoraki Combined
Away
12.00pm
10 June
Timaru Boys’ High School (Traditional)
Away
TBC
TBC
John McGlashan College (Traditional)
Away
TBC
22 June
Mid Canterbury Combined
Home
12.00pm
29 June
Lincoln High School
Home
2.30pm
6 July
Rangiora High School
Away
2.30pm
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS – CRUSADERS KNIGHTS CAMP 27 July
Christchurch Boys’ High School
Home
2.30pm
3 August
Christ’s College
Home
2.30pm
10 August
St Bede’s College
Away
2.30pm
17 August
Semi-finals
TBC
24 August
Final
TBC
31 August
South Island Co-ed Final
TBC
5–8 September
Co-ed Top Four (Rotorua)
TBC
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WHAT DO STUDENTS LEARN FROM RUGBY?
Competition Promotes a healthy sense of competition and motivation to achieve.
Enjoyment Competition brings boys and girls from all backgrounds together to have fun.
Respect Respecting their opponents teaches children about healthy conflict.
Concentration Learning the strategic elements of the game enhances concentration and analytical skills.
Teamwork Playing in a team teaches essential social skills like sportsmanship, team spirit and co-operation.
Character Building Increases confidence and self-respect.
PLUS develop physical fitness, strength and co-ordination.
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