Smart Rugby

SmartRugby is mandatory requiring qualification every two years. To be fully effective it requires ongoing commitment rather than just occasional attention.

How the Program Operates

The 'train-the-trainer' session ensures that all coaches and referees are upskilled in the correct techniques to develop confidence in contact amongst their players/members.

Coaches are required to cover this material in on-field sessions to players prior to the commencement of each season. Referees are required to understand the material and apply to the management of all games.

The techniques learnt are built into regular training and playing throughout the season, so that SmartRugby becomes an integral part of coaching and refereeing at your club, school or association.

A typical SmartRugby session of 2 hours includes the following:

COMPONENT		TIME
Introduction		10-15 mins
Technical Program	Balance and Stability	20-25 mins
	Tackle	30-35 mins
	Support at the Ruck and Maul	10-15 mins
	Scrum - Basic Safety	10-20 mins
	Mayday Procedure	5-10 mins
	Lineouts and Restarts	10-15 mins
	Foul Play	5 mins
	Pre Match Safety	5 mins
Injury Management		5 mins
Conclusion and Question Time		5- 10 mins
Sign Off and Administration		5- 10 mins

Sessions are FREE to attend and run for 2 hours.

What are the Benefits?

SmartRugby will only really have an impact if coaches and referees get behind it by learning about it, following its training techniques and 'transferring the knowledge' to players.

The benefits are many - not just fewer injuries, which makes for happier parents and players, and fewer coaching selection crisis, but more effective tackles and scrums, and a greater focus of team effort at the breakdown, lineouts and restarts.

Qualification Details

SmartRugby is mandatory requiring qualification once every (2) years. It is the minimum requirement for every coach and referee participating in Rugby where there is a tackling component. For 2008, participants will be able to re-qualify on the internet using the on-line resource.

SmartRugby participants will receive a free booklet and CD-Rom upon attendance. Participants will also receive a MyRugbyCard which outlines current coach and match official qualifications and accreditations (Please allow for 8 weeks delivery time). 

Do you still have unanswered questions? Click here for Frequently Asked Questions.

Please pre-register for SmartRugby courses by clicking the appropriate link on the 2010 Course Calendar. For more information please contact Coach Education Manager, Peter Wilkins, on (07) 3354 9337 or peter.wilkins@qru.com.au or your local Development Officer.

BALLYMORE AND REGIONAL COURSE DATES ARE BELOW:

Date	Event	Location	Time
21/2/2010	Smartrugby Course	Ballymore	6.00pm – 8.00pm
15/2/2010	Smartrugby Course	Ipswich Rangers	7.00pm – 9.00pm
3/3/2010	Smartrugby Course	Ballymore	6.00pm – 8.00pm
3/3/2010	Smartrugby Course	Norths	6.30pm – 8.30pm
10/3/2010	Smartrugby Course	Ballymore	6.00pm – 8.00pm
17/3/2010	Smartrugby Course	Ballymore	6.00pm -8.00pm
19/3/2010	Smartrugby Course	Caboolture	6.00pm - 8.00pm
24/3/2010	Smartrugby Course	Logan	6.00pm- 8.00pm
24/3/2010	Smartrugby Course	Ballymore	6.00pm – 8.00pm
31/3/2010	Smartrugby Course	Ballymore	6.00pm – 8.00pm
7/4/2010	Smartrugby Course	Ballymore	6.00pm – 8.00pm
14/4/2010	Smartrugby Course	Ballymore	6.00pm - 8.00pm
21/4/2010	Smartrugby Course	Ballymore	6.00pm - 8.00pm
21/4/2010	Smartrugby Course	Souths	6.00pm - 8.00pm
28/4/2010	Smartrugby Course	Ballymore	6.00pm - 8.00pm
28/4/2010	Smartrugby Course	Wests	6.00pm – 8.00pm

Venue: Various

Presented by: QRU

Date: 13/01-26/04

Coaching Kids (U6 - U11)

Junior Rugby participation should be an enjoyable and rewarding experience for all those involved in the game.  The Coaching Kids Rugby Course is great way to learn more about the modified laws, how to coach kids and develop their skills. The aim of this course is to provide the junior rugby coach with the fundamentals.

1.  How to coach kids Rugby

2.  How to develop Rugby skills

3.  How to play the modified games of Walla, Mini and Midi Rugby

This course includes SmartRugby.

Level 1 Coach assessment is also available on the day for FREE.

Format	3 hour outdoor course
Cost	$44
Includes	Multimedia DVD Resource, 'Coaching Kids Rugby' booklet, set of 10 field markers & whistle

Go to REGISTER NOW for course locations and times and to register your attendance.

Venue: Various

Presented by: QRU

Date: 01/01-01/06

Foundation Coaching

The Foundation Course is an excellent way for coaches and referees to improve their knowledge of Rugby and represents the first step in the coaching referee pathway towards Level 1 accreditation. 

(Entry level course for coaches and referees involved in U12 - Seniors. The course focuses on laws, technical skills/drills and effective coaching and refereeing practice, ELV's.  SmartRugby is included in this course)

Foundation courses will be offered during the Education Weekends in 2010.  Proposed dates are:

Date		Time		Venue
28-Feb-10	Sun	8.00-4.30	QRU Education Weekend	Ballymore
28-Mar-10	Sun	8.00-4.30	QRU Education Weekend	Ballymore
02-May-10	Sun	8.00-4.30	QRU Education Weekend	Ballymore
6-June-09	Sun	8.00-4.30	QRU Education Weekend	Ballymore

If you require further information regarding the Foundation Courses please don’t hesitate to contact Michael Lucas on (07) 3354 9305 or via email michael.lucas@qru.com.au. 

REGISTER NOW

Venue: Ballymore

Presented by: QRU

Date: 01/01-01/12

Refereeing Kids Rugby

The ARU are introducing a Refereeing Kids course that will encompass both Walla and Mini refereeing. As yet we are awaiting details and components of the course content.


Referees will come out of this course with a greater understanding of the laws, the ability to communicate more effectively with the coaches and players of the teams they are to referee.  

Courses will be offered twice in each region and 4 courses held at Ballymore (dependent on numbers).  See below for initial course dates, times and locations.

28/2/2010	Sun	am 1/2 day	Refereeing Kids Rugby	Ballymore
3/3/2010	Wed	6 - 9pm	Refereeing Kids Rugby	Pine Rivers
10/3/2010	Wed	6 - 9pm	Refereeing Kids Rugby	Sunnybank
17/3/2010	Wed	6- 9pm	Refereeing Kids Rugby	Wynnum
24/3/2010	Wed	6- 9pm	Refereeing Kids Rugby	Ashgrove
28/3/2010	Sun	am 1/2 day	Refereeing Kids Rugby	Ballymore

1/4/2010	Thurs	6 -9pm	Refereeing Kids Rugby	Norths
8/4/2010	Thurs	6 - 9pm	Refereeing Kids Rugby	Logan
15/4/2010	Thurs	6 - 9pm	Refereeing Kids Rugby	Redlands
29/4/2010	Thurs	6- 9pm	Refereeing Kids Rugby	Ipswich
2/5/2010	Sun	am 1/2 day	Refereeing Kids Rugby	Ballymore
6/6/2010	Sun	am 1/2 day	Refereeing Kids Rugby	Ballymore

Venue: Regionally and at Ballymore.

Presented by: TBA

Date: 10/02-30/06

Assistant Referee

Assistant refereeing offers an alternative way of getting involved in the game that can also be very rewarding. There are minimal age group restrictions for assistant referees. This is an ideal way for younger people to be involved or for mums, dads, brothers and sisters to help out with junior games.

BJRU Assistant Referee Requirements

ASSISTANT REFEREE ACCREDITATION REQUIREMENTS	WALLA (U6 & U7)	MINI (U8 & U9)	MIDI  (U10 & U11)	U12	U13 - U17
At Least 3 years older than age group	X	X	X	X
SMART RUGBY		X	X	X	X
LEVEL 1 ASSISTANT REFEREE COURSE		X	X	X	X

A two hour training program will get you started on your assistant refereeing career.

Level 1 Assistant Referee

1. Attend 2 hour course

2. Complete Assistant Referee exam

Level 1 Assistant Referee
Date	Day	Time	Event	Location
1-Mar	Mon	6.00 pm - 8.30 pm	Level 1 Assistant Referee	Ballymore
9-Apr	Tues	6.00 pm - 8.30 pm	Level 1 Assistant Referee	Ballymore
12-Apr	Mon	6.00 pm - 8.30 pm	Level 1 Assistant Referee	Ballymore
20-Apr	Tues	6.00 pm - 8.30 pm	Level 1 Assistant Referee	Ballymore

Registration forms to come.

 

 

Paul Heath

Executive Officer

Queensland Rugby Referees Association

(Brisbane) inc

PH:     0409 192 396

Email: qrraref31@bigpond.com

Web:  http://www.qrrabrisbane.rugbynet.com.au/

Level 2 Assistant Referee

1. Attend 8 hour course

2. Complete Touch Judge exam

3. Field Test

Venue: Ballymore

Presented by: QRRA

Date: 02/01-06/12

Open Forum

The purpose of this forum is to educate Team Management, Administrators and Parents in the current rules, laws, procedures and changes to the BJRU competition each year.

It is forum that allows clubs to ask and get their respective questions answered in a comfortable environment.

Held prior to the season commencement from 11 February to the 30 April 2010, clubs simply book in their respective dates. 

Venue: Club home grounds

Presented by: Competition Manager, Regional Chairperson, or Competition Secretary.

Date: 11/02-30/04

Level 1 Coach

The Level 1 "course" of previous years has now been superceded by the mandatory SmartRugby, which is the ARU's occupational health & safety program, as part of a "Foundation" course - a certificate course which provides a basic structure for coaching & officiating. It is recommended that individuals who wish to gain ASC accreditation attend a Foundation Course.  All accreditation lasts for 4 years and all coaches must maintain their SmartRugby qualification every 2 years.

BJRU minimum coaching requirements for U13 to U17 is a completed Level 1 Coach accreditation.  It is encouraged that all coaches complete their Foundation certificated prior to completing their level 1 to ensure that they have gained the latest information on coaching techniques and law changes including ELV introduction.

Complete the following process for Level 1 Coach Accreditation:

1. Complete SmartRugby (current qualification)
2. Complete Registration Form

3. Complete Exam - Law & Coaching Exam (90% pass)

   • Links for the exam - IRB Laws of the Game & Level 1 Coaching Manual
4. Complete a Field Assessment (training session) - contact QRU (3354 9330) with a date, time and venue
5. Cost: $44

Note: To complete your Level 1 Coach Accreditation you must be 18 years of age.

Please send registration form (2), exam (3) and payment (5) of $44 to QRU - P.O Box 205, Kelvin Grove 4059 (Attn: State Education Manager)

Date: 01/12-01/12

Level 1 Referee

There is a range of games played at different levels in local club and school competitions that can cater for all levels of Referees.  As your skills and experience grow you can move to higher level club and school matches, with opportunities for talented Referees to advance to the highest levels of the game. 

Attendance at a one day Foundation course will provide the necessary training to begin officiating at these games.  For those referees wishing to move to higher levels there is a two day Intermediate Referee Training Program (Level 2). All accreditation lasts for four years and all referees must renew their SmartRugby qualification every two years.

Level 1 Referee

1. Complete SmartRugby (current qualification)
2. Complete Registration Form

3. Complete Exam - Law & Game Management(90% pass)

   • Register for the Online Exam
   • Links for the exam - IRB Laws of the Game
4. Completion of the Level 1 Referee Compentency Assessment Workbook (QRU does not need to view this workbook)
5. Complete a Field Assessment (game) - contact QRU (3354 9330) with a date, time and venue.
6. Cost: $44

Note: To complete your Level 1 Referee Accreditation you must be 15 years of age.

Please send registration form (2) and payment (6) of $44 to QRU - P.O Box 205, Kelvin Grove 4059 (Attn: State Education Manager)

Date: 01/12-01/12

Level 2 Coach

 

Level 2 Coach

This course is designed for senior coaches. As such there is a greater emphasis both on the tactical aspects of each part of the game as well as the technical skills required to choose such options. It is the aim that all accredited Level 2 coaches are creative as well as being knowledgeable so that the game can benefit from the individual enterprise of both themselves and their players.

1.             Current Level 1 Coach Accreditation/SmartRugby Compliance

2.             Complete the Application Form

3.             Complete 7 tasks

§           Attendance at weekend seminar

§           Level 2 exam

§           Match analysis

§           Coaching diary

§           Field assessment (training session)

4.             Cost: $440

§           Resources supplied

Note: 2008 course is closed.  Applications for 2009 are now open.

Please send application form (2) to QRU - P.O Box 205, Kelvin Grove 4059 (Attn: State Education Manager)

Date: 01/12-01/12

Level 2 Referee

Level 2 Referee

1.        Current Level 1 Referee Accreditation/SmartRugby Compliance

2.        Complete the Application Form

3.        Complete the 8 tasks:

§           Attendance at weekend seminar

§           Goal setting

§           Level 2 exam

§           Level 2 touch judge

§           Self examinations x 3

§           Coaching report

§           Review

§           Field assessment

4.        Cost: $200

§           Resources supplied

Note: 2008 course is closed and applications for 2009 are open.

Please send application form (2) to QRU - P.O Box 205, Kelvin Grove 4059 (Attn: State Education Manager)

 

Date: 01/12-01/12

First Aid

 As per the BJRU competition rules, each home club is to appoint a suitably qualified medic to each full sized field being used.  The appointed medic is to be clearly visible and identifiable in the green/yellow medics vests or Sports Med shirt.

Sports trainers appointed by teams who hold as a minimum a current senior first aid certificate or its equivalent can run as medical for their teams.  

2010 SPORTS MEDICINE AUSTRALIA SAFER SPORT PROGRAM COURSE CALENDAR
CPR
Date	Day	Time	Event	Location
13/02/2010	Sat		CPR	Gold Coast
13/02/2010	Sat		CPR	Sunshine Coast
20/02/2010	Sat		CPR	SMA - Brisbane
10/04/2010	Sat		CPR	SMA - Brisbane
12/06/2010	Sat		CPR	Sunshine Coast
19/06/2010	Sat		CPR	SMA - Brisbane
14/08/2010	Sat		CPR	SMA - Brisbane
9/10/2010	Sat		CPR	SMA - Brisbane
30/10/2010	Sat		CPR	Sunshine Coast
27/11/2010	Sat		CPR	SMA - Brisbane
Sports First Aid (Includes CPR)
Date	Day	Time	Event	Location
13/02/2010	Sat		Sports First Aid (inc CPR)	Gold Coast
13/02/2010	Sat		Sports First Aid (inc CPR)	Sunshine Coast
20/02/2010	Sat		Sports First Aid (inc CPR)	SMA - Brisbane
10/04/2010	Sat		Sports First Aid (inc CPR)	SMA - Brisbane
12/06/2010	Sat		Sports First Aid (inc CPR)	Sunshine Coast
19/06/2010	Sat		Sports First Aid (inc CPR)	SMA - Brisbane
14/08/2010	Sat		Sports First Aid (inc CPR)	SMA - Brisbane
9/10/2010	Sat		Sports First Aid (inc CPR)	SMA - Brisbane
30/10/2010	Sat		Sports First Aid (inc CPR)	Sunshine Coast
27/11/2010	Sat		Sports First Aid (inc CPR)	SMA - Brisbane
Combined SFA & Level 1 Sports Trainer
Date	Day	Time	Event	Location
13/02; 20/02; 21/02/2010	Sat, Sat & Sun	8:30 - 4.00pm	SFA & Level 1 Sports Trainer	Gold Coast
13/02; 20/02; 21/02/2010	Sat, Sat & Sun	8:30 - 4.00pm	SFA & Level 1 Sports Trainer	Sunshine Coast
20/02; 27/02; 28/02/2010	Sat, Sat & Sun	8:30 - 4.00pm	SFA & Level 1 Sports Trainer	SMA - Brisbane
10/04; 17/04; 18/04/2010	Sat, Sat & Sun	8:30 - 4.00pm	SFA & Level 1 Sports Trainer	SMA - Brisbane
12/06; 19/06; 20/06/2010	Sat, Sat & Sun	8:30 - 4.00pm	SFA & Level 1 Sports Trainer	Sunshine Coast
19/06; 26/06; 27/06/2010	Sat, Sat & Sun	8:30 - 4.00pm	SFA & Level 1 Sports Trainer	SMA - Brisbane
14/08; 21/08; 22/08/2010	Sat, Sat & Sun	8:30 - 4.00pm	SFA & Level 1 Sports Trainer	SMA - Brisbane
9/10; 16/10; 17/10/2010	Sat, Sat & Sun	8:30 - 4.00pm	SFA & Level 1 Sports Trainer	SMA - Brisbane
30/10; 6/11; 7/11/2010	Sat, Sat & Sun	8:30 - 4.00pm	SFA & Level 1 Sports Trainer	Sunshine Coast
27/11; 4/12; 5/12/2010	Sat, Sat & Sun	8:30 - 4.00pm	SFA & Level 1 Sports Trainer	SMA - Brisbane
Level 1 Sports Trainer
Date	Day	Time	Event	Location
20/02/2010 - 21/02/2010	Sat & Sun	8.30-4pm	Level 1 Sports Trainer	Gold Coast
20/02/2010 - 21/02/2010	Sat & Sun	8.30-4pm	Level 1 Sports Trainer	Sunshine Coast
27/2/2010 -  28/2/2010	Sat & Sun	8.30-4pm	Level 1 Sports Trainer	SMA - Brisbane
17/4/2010 - 18/4/2010	Sat & Sun	8.30-4pm	Level 1 Sports Trainer	SMA - Brisbane
19/06/2010 - 20/06/2010	Sat & Sun	8.30-4pm	Level 1 Sports Trainer	Gold Coast
19/06/2010 - 20/06/2010	Sat & Sun	8.30-4pm	Level 1 Sports Trainer	Sunshine Coast
26/6/2010 - 27/6/2010	Sat & Sun	8.30-4pm	Level 1 Sports Trainer	SMA - Brisbane
21/8/2010 - 22/8/2010	Sat & Sun	8.30-4pm	Level 1 Sports Trainer	SMA - Brisbane
16/10/2010 - 17/10/2010	Sat & Sun	8.30-4pm	Level 1 Sports Trainer	SMA - Brisbane
6/11/2010 - 7/11/2010	Sat & Sun	8.30-4pm	Level 1 Sports Trainer	Gold Coast
6/11/2010 - 7/11/2010	Sat & Sun	8.30-4pm	Level 1 Sports Trainer	Sunshine Coast
4/12/2010 - 5/12/2010	Sat & Sun	8.30-4pm	Level 1 Sports Trainer	SMA - Brisbane
Level 2 Sports Trainer
Date	Day	Time	Event	Location
6/3/2010 - 7/3/2010 & 13/3/2010 - 14/3/2010	Sat & Sun	8:30 - 4.00pm	Level 2 Sports Trainer	SMA - Brisbane
3/7/2010 - 4/7/2010 & 10/7/2010 - 11/7/2010	Sat & Sun	8:30 - 4.00pm	Level 2 Sports Trainer	SMA - Brisbane
23/10/2010 - 24/10/2010 & 30/10/2010 - 31/10/2010	Sat & Sun	8:30 - 4.00pm	Level 2 Sports Trainer	SMA - Brisbane
Introduction to Taping Workshop
Date	Day	Time	Event	Location
28/02/2010	Sun		Intro to Taping Workshop	SMA - Brisbane
18/04/2010	Sun		Intro to Taping Workshop	SMA - Brisbane
27/06/2010	Sun		Intro to Taping Workshop	SMA - Brisbane
22/08/2010	Sun		Intro to Taping Workshop	SMA - Brisbane
17/10/2010	Sun		Intro to Taping Workshop	SMA - Brisbane
5/12/2010	Sun		Intro to Taping Workshop	SMA - Brisbane
Sports Trainer Reaccreditaton
Date	Day	Time	Event	Location
21/02/2010	Sun		Sports Trainer Reaccreditation	Gold Coast
21/02/2010	Sun		Sports Trainer Reaccreditation	Sunshine Coast
28/02/2010	Sun		Sports Trainer Reaccreditation	SMA - Brisbane
18/04/2010	Sun		Sports Trainer Reaccreditation	SMA - Brisbane
20/06/2010	Sun		Sports Trainer Reaccreditation	Gold Coast
20/06/2010	Sun		Sports Trainer Reaccreditation	Sunshine Coast
27/06/2010	Sun		Sports Trainer Reaccreditation	SMA - Brisbane
22/08/2010	Sun		Sports Trainer Reaccreditation	SMA - Brisbane
17/10/2010	Sun		Sports Trainer Reaccreditation	SMA - Brisbane
7/11/2010	Sun		Sports Trainer Reaccreditation	Gold Coast
7/11/2010	Sun		Sports Trainer Reaccreditation	Sunshine Coast
5/12/2010	Sun		Sports Trainer Reaccreditation	SMA - Brisbane
Advanced Taping Workshop
Date	Day	Time	Event	Location
29/02/2010	Mon		Advanced Taping Workshop	SMA - Brisbane
19/04/2010	Mon		Advanced Taping Workshop	SMA - Brisbane
28/06/2010	Mon		Advanced Taping Workshop	SMA - Brisbane
23/08/2010	Mon		Advanced Taping Workshop	SMA - Brisbane
18/10/2010	Mon		Advanced Taping Workshop	SMA - Brisbane
6/12/2010	Mon		Advanced Taping Workshop	SMA - Brisbane
Advanced Resuscitation
Date	Day	Time	Event	Location
6/03/2010	Sat		Advanced Resuscitation	SMA - Brisbane
3/07/2010	Sat		Advanced Resuscitation	SMA - Brisbane
23/10/2010	Sat		Advanced Resuscitation	SMA - Brisbane
Introduction to Massage
Date	Day	Time	Event	Location
7/03/2010	Sat		Introduction to Massage	SMA - Brisbane
4/07/2010	Sat		Introduction to Massage	SMA - Brisbane
24/10/2010	Sat		Introduction to Massage	SMA - Brisbane

Venue: Various

Presented by: SMA

Date: 01/01-21/12