South Canterbury Rugby Football Union eNewsletter

Corner Office - CEO Tim Hyde-Smith

tim@scrfu.co.nz

Trust everyone had a lovely Easter break with family and friends, this week we have the commencement of our holiday programmes around the Clubs.

It is with sad news that we need to inform you that Roger J. Christie (Geraldine) representative number 706, who played his debut match for South Canterbury against Buller on the 9th of September 1959. He played 5 games for South Canterbury between 1959-1962. Our condolences go out to his family and friends.

This Saturday sees the recommencement of Club rugby with some intriguing games coming up.

Upcoming events:

SCRFU’s AGM – 19th of July – 7.30pm at PGG Wrightson’s, 226 Evans Street.

Geraldine’s 125th Anniversary is coming up on the weekend of the 22nd of July.

Game Development - Caro@scrfu.co.nz

We welcomed Warren Kearney form NZR who delivered a tackle technique and scrum factory upskilling session.
Jonty Ross, Ben Blakemore and Libby Geary along with Dean and myself attended Warrens informative session. The outcome of this season is to upskill before delivering tackle tech workshops to all U18, U19 boys teams along with all Girls trainings around the clubs with key safety messages. Dean and Caro will be in contact with Clubs to book these session early next term.

Teenage Tackle Tens
The night ran smoothly with the majority of teams from TBHS, along with two Aoraki teams in the 14.5 and 16.5 boys. Girls from Craighead and Roncalli also attended joining a tackle tech session, run by our upskilled Ben, Jonty and Libby. Key messages were around preparing the body for contact, footwork, eyes forward and head placement. The new ruling with tackle height below the sternum was encouraged during the night. This message cannot be delivered enough ensuring our players learn positive safe techniques early in the season.
The night finished with a free BBQ for all players, coaches and supporters.

Geraldine vs Harlequins Wahine Game
Thanks to Geraldine Wahine and Jase Hurley for organising an pre-season game against the Harlequins Womens team, an opportunity to help upskill and give the keen Harlies ladies a run around. This was a fantastic chance for the two teams to connect and share their knowledge and skills. Watch this space as Womens Rugby grows in South Canterbury and we get a step closer to offering our own competition.

Todd Mudie Holiday Programmes – kicked off
Waimate had great numbers kick starting the holiday programme yesterday. Big shout out to the Waimate Rugby Club for opening the club rooms and having second hand boots available.

We were fortunate to have YMCA South and Mid Canterbury attend also offering their bubble soccer.

Thanks to Barkers of Geraldine for coming on board to supply some yummy fruit crush drinks for all the kids

Unfortunately, due to the ground conditions and forecast we have cancelled our Harlequins Holiday programs
Options if you have pre-registered for the Harlies Holiday Programme today:
1. Attend another club’s holiday programme
2. If you can’t attend another date but still want the Todd Mudie holiday programme tee-shirt, call into the PGG Wrightson’s building at 226 Evans Street between 9 – 2pm to pick up your tee.
3. Get a refund, please contact nicky@scrfu.co.nz

We do apologise for this inconvenience, keep warm and safe. We look forward to heading out to Geraldine RFC tomorrow followed by Old Boys on Friday.

Thanks – the team at SC Rugby.

Rugby Operations jason@scrfu.co.nz

Important Coach info for Rugby Smart ( U14.5-Senior Coaches)

Before the season kicks off, you’ll need to ensure you’ve completed RugbySmart.

RugbySmart provides you with an opportunity to gain practical skills and knowledge to keep everyone safe on and off the field - and is a requirement for all coaches of players aged 13 and over, and all referees each season.

This season we’ve made it even easier to complete RugbySmart and you'll only need to do one of the following:
• Complete the RugbySmart Online Module, or
• Take part in a RugbySmart webinar, or
• Attend a RugbySmart practical session, facilitated by your Club or Provincial Union.
You can find out more about these options below.

RugbySmart Webinars
Held on Zoom, these one-hour live webinars cover the same content as the RugbySmart practical session run by your Provincial Union, but can be completed from the comfort of your own home.

RugbySmart Online Module

If you selected RugbySmart Online Module when you registered for the season, you may have already completed it. If not, please check your emails (including junk) and log in to the New Zealand Rugby Learning Management System via the link in your email to complete the module.

If you chose a different option and would like to complete the module online, the process is:

1. Locate your confirmation of registration email (search “Form Completed - <Your Rugby Club>”, remember to check junk mail if it's not in your inbox)
2.   Modify your registration details by clicking on the link "To modify your registration details, click here."
3.   On the registration form update your “Course Requirements” from Practical or Webinar to Online, click Submit.
4.   This will take you directly to the online module to complete