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Pakuranga United Rugby Club
Junior Club Manual
2019 Season
Please keep this with you each Saturday
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Table of Contents Club Operations __________________________________________________________ 03 Club Delegates ___________________________________________________________ 04 Committees _____________________________________________________________ 05 Club Communications _____________________________________________________ 06/07 Apparel & Merchandise ___________________________________________________ 08 Sponsorship _____________________________________________________________ 09 PURC Gymnasium ________________________________________________________ 11 Junior Rugby Rules & Guidelines _____________________________________________ 12 Weight Chart ____________________________________________________________ 18 Aims/Guidelines _________________________________________________________ 19 Grounds Locations _______________________________________________________ 20 Concussion Guidelines____________________________________________________ 21 Injury Protocol __________________________________________________________ 22 Travelling Team Protocol __________________________________________________ 23 Practice Grounds ________________________________________________________ 23 Code of Conduct _________________________________________________________ 24 Judicial________________________________________________________________ 25 Results Sheet____________________________________________________________ 27 Medical Centres__________________________________________________________ 28 Sporty Guide ____________________________________________________________ 29 2
Purpose The purpose of this manual is to ensure communications between the Club and its coaches, managers, players and other members with regard to Pakuranga United Rugby Club policies and systems. Club Operations Contact Details Pakuranga United Rugby Club, Postal Address: PO Box 38 076, Howick Phone: 576 7928 Fax: 576 7966 Website: www.purc.co.nz Office/Shop Hours Monday – Friday: 9am – 5.00pm # See the Office Staff during these hours Saturday (during the rugby season): 8.00am – 1.00pm Staff Steve Hackett – General Manager: gm@purc.co.nz Amanda Robinson –Rugby Administrator: rugbyadmin@purc.co.nz Charles – Junior Rugby Coordinator: juniors@purc.co.nz Pita Alatini – Director of Rugby: rugbydirector@purc.co.nz Kiri Kay – Functions Coordinator: info@montressors.co.nz Alonzo Williams – Bar Manager: bar@purc.co.nz 3
Club Delegates
JRC Club Delegate – Shaiden Lambert: shaiden.kelly@xtra.co.nz
JRC Club Delegate – Marc Diffey: marcd@orcon.net.nz
Senior Club Delegate – Iain Leigh: iain.leigh@gmail.com
The Club Delegates are the key interface with Rugby Committees and the Council of Delegates at Auckland
Rugby.
Their key responsibilities are:
1. Expected to read, understand and abide by Union Bylaws
2. To conduct themselves in a professional and business-like manner while representing the Club and
Union.
3. Expected to attend regular management or sub-committee meetings.
4. Acting as a Club Liaison, making sure the right information is passed through to the right people.
5. Administration of the Union Players – to help with the administration and organisation of the following:
a) Registration of players
b) Transfer of players
c) Discipline of players/judicial requirements
d) Travel requirements of teams
e) Competition format and rules
f) Dispensation requests
6. Special NZRU Requirements
7. Special Duties
8. Training
If you have any issues with an ARU decision, contact your Delegate with your concerns in writing. Teams
must not contact the ARU directly to make a complaint. No correspondence will be entered into on Club
matters from anyone but a Club representative; this being the Chairman, Delegate, Rugby Administrator
and/or General Manager.
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Committees
These are the following committees:
Board of Management: consists of a Chairperson, Secretary and Financial Controller, Executive Officer, three
Rugby Committee Representatives, Senior Rugby Delegate and four elected members. (Note - some positions
are double-ups).
Mark Dickison 021 847 543 markdic11@gmail.com Club Captain
Brent Soper 021 722 108 brent@everlastkiwitarps.co.nz Vice President
Ken Johns 029 770 9590 kjohns@polymerprocessing.co.nz Premier Manager
Iain Leigh 021 254 4235 iain.leigh@gmail.com COD Delgate
Neville Shirley 021 430 6161 nshirley@xtra.co.nz Elected Member
David Gorrie 021 939 069 david@recycle.co.nz Elected Member
Trish Shirley 09 571 0605 Trish.Shirley@doorways.co.nz Elected Member
Irena Giles 021 393 936 tazo@xtra.co.nz Elected Member
Peter Donnelly 021 366 360 petebeachlane@yahoo.com Elected Member
Elaine Bridge 027 289 9555 e.bridge@vodafone.co.nz U12
Junior Rugby Committee: consists of the junior Club Captain, the JRC Delegate and up to ten other voting
members. The committee appoints its’ own Chairperson and one of its members to the Board.
Ana Kireka 022 066 1152 anakireka@hotmail.co.nz U5
Dave Grant 021 512 567 davenjo56@gmail.com U6
Andrew White 027 443 6567 Andrew.white@db.co.nz U7
Stefan Barton 021 278 1611 sbar196@gmail.com U7
Damon Newton 021 687 893 damon@fgc.co.nz U8
Brian Meyer 0210718247 siena5032@yahoo.co.nz U9
Greg Van Niekerk 021 296 7009 Gregv@assemble.co.nz U9
Jared Smeath 021 747 041 Jared.Smeath@airnz.co.nz U10
Shaiden Lambert 021 844 044 shaiden.kelly@xtra.co.nz U11
Joe Bolton 021 552 097 joe.bolton@cottonsoft.co.nz U12
Elaine Bridge 027 289 9555 e.bridge@vodafone.co.nz U12
Jade Warren 021 794 272 jadew2000@hotmail.com U13
Jo Clarke 027 231 5930 frog.puddles@xtra.co.nz U13
Marc Diffey 021 647 171 marcd@orcon.net.nz U13
Karna Luke 021 491 108 karna@ttlbusiness.co.nz U13
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Club Communication Club Database The primary Club database for junior members is collated and recorded through the Sportsground website. Sportsground allows each team to have their own sub-websites that can be used for communication within the team. Sportsground also gets rid of the need for paper registrations as it links into the NZRU database to change any information about a player as soon as any changes are made in Sportsground. Club Website www.purc.co.nz The Club website is designed to be a one-stop shop for Club members in terms of up-to-date events, dates and details. All results will be displayed on the website as well as photos and news. If you have any items you would like published on the website, contact the Junior Rugby Administrator – Charles Gibson. Club Newsletter Club members are kept informed on the weekly Friday Newsletter. This will contain events from throughout the week as well as important events/information that is coming up within the club. Media Releases The Club Chairman must approve all media releases except for reports of team games. In the first instance a copy of the media release must go to the General Manager through the Club office. Team coaches or managers may speak to the media over matters affecting only their team. Issues of a philosophic nature must be referred to the Club Chairman. ARU Website The ARU Website can be accessed via the draw section in the junior rugby pages on our website. http://www.aucklandrugby.co.nz/Club/DrawsResults.aspx Facebook Pakuranga United Rugby Club is also on Facebook! Keep up to date on the latest news at the club and what events are coming up. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pakuranga-United-Rugby-Club/120192528047774 Team Communications/Player of the Day Certificates There will be a communication box in the Clubrooms which will be updated on Thursdays by 5pm every week. This will contain your player of the day prizes and any other information for coaches, managers and teams. It is important to make sure someone from your team clears this box weekly. 6
Club Sponsors
The following Major Sponsors have made significant contributions to the Club. No team sponsor must
conflict with any of these sponsors we have listed below. If you are in doubt please contact our GM on 021
576 786
Platinum Sponsors
Main Junior Sponsor – Pak n Save Botany
Access Solutions
Safari Group
Score Sportswear (Samurai)
PIC Insurance Brokers
Lion Breweries
Forklift Solutions
Honda
Akarana Timbers
East Care
Howick & Pakuranga Times
Team & Club Sponsorship
Protocol for teams for Trust Funding
Due to the changes in the way that Trusts now distribute funds from gaming machine proceeds, the Club’s
administration makes all funding applications to trusts on behalf of the Club. A team should only require
additional funding for a specific purpose and can only be approved by the Junior Committee and the General
Manager.
NO INDIVIDUAL TEAMS ARE TO APPROACH GAMING MACHINE TRUSTS FOR FUNDING UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES.
Should there be an occasion where a team wishes to approach a potential sponsor to fund a specific purpose
as approved by the rugby committee the procedure shall be as follows:
A detailed expenditure report and explanation for the funding required is to be forwarded to the
General Manager in the first instance who shall discuss it with the Junior Chairman for approval.
The General Manager is solely responsible for negotiating sponsorship agreements for the Club or any
team within the Club. Please advise the contact details and any other relevant information of any
potential sponsors to the General Manager.
The sponsor becomes a Club sponsor and will receive the benefits from this. We are trying to build
relationships with sponsors and we cannot expect people to give money without getting something in
return.
Once the sponsor agrees to the terms the Club will invoice the sponsor
If goods are to be ordered for the money received this will be done by the Club and the goods will be
dispatched to the teams once it arrives
Payment for these goods will be made by the money received
ALL TEAMS ARE TO COMMUNICATE TO THE GENERAL MANAGER ANY DISCUSSIONS WITH POTENTIAL
SPONSORS TO ENSURE THAT PROCEDURES ARE FOLLOWED AND THAT THERE ARE NO CONFLICT WITH
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CLUB SPONSORS – PLEASE RING STEVE HACKETT IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS IN RELATION TO
SPONSORSHIP.
Protocol for Team Sponsorship
If a team is offered sponsorship by a player’s parent, the team Manager or Coach the above procedure will
apply also.
Team Bank Accounts
Should your team require a bank account for a specific event i.e. trip away etc, the Office will organise
this for you.
The account requires two nominated signatories, one of which is the General Manager or Financial
Controller.
Account balances left over at the end of the season will transfer to the Club account or be returned to
the point of origin.
At the end of the financial year being the 30th of September, each team manager is required to produce
all supporting documentation i.e. receipts and invoices relating to drawing from their account. No team
is permitted to have a bank account that is not under the Club’s jurisdiction.
Team Sponsorship and GST
Should a team manage to secure Sponsorship for gear that is not provided by the Club the following items
are allowed but must be purchased through the clubs gear supplier Samurai:
Player gear bags
Player drink bottles
Team trip’s
PURC Tracksuits
PURC Jackets
PURC Caps/Beanies/Vests/Polo Shirts
The following procedure should be followed:
The team manager will forward contact details of the Sponsor to the General Manager
The General Manager will instigate discussions with the Sponsor .The Sponsor will become a “Club
sponsor” and will receive benefits associated with this
Should the sponsor not wish to be a Club sponsor a tax invoice will be sent to the sponsor for the
agreed amount plus GST
The amount agreed shall be paid into the team bank account
The Club shall handle the GST and pay the GST received to the IRD
The Club shall also claim the GST on any items purchased on behalf of the team
The team not being GST registered shall have no claim on the GST
The team shall order items required through the Club and the Club shall deduct monies owed for
these items from team funds
Only Club suppliers may be used for the purchase of items for teams
8PURC Gymnasium
The Gymnasium was opened in 1980, since then it has been home to Lloyd Elsmore Badminton Club. Our
badminton courts are rated amongst the best facilities in New Zealand. A basketball court is attached at
the end of the gymnasium, during the winter this may be used for rugby trainings when wet.
Bookings are not guaranteed!!
If a team wishes to use the area for training they must book the basketball court before 4pm the day
before. There will be no charge between June 1 and August 31.
The gym bookings are managed by the Junior Rugby Co-ordinator who tries to ensure all teams get a fair
allocation of time. Bookings are for 45 minutes each.
Junior and Intermediate Rugby Operations
Junior & Intermediate Rugby is run by Committees previously mentioned. These Committees each consist of
a Chairperson, a Junior or Intermediate Club Captain, a JRC Club Delegate and a number of Liaison Officers.
The grades are for players from Nursery under-5 to under-13 years, accommodating a mixture of open and
restricted weight teams to cater for all sizes and ages. Lower grades are usually formed on the basis of
geographical residency where possible to ensure neutrality and social interaction of players and parents.
Local Primary and Intermediate schools also benefit from this policy as the majority of residents attend their
zoned school.
9Ripper Rugby
Age Grade U5/6 U7 COMMENTS
Numbers on 7 These numbers are maximums. Games must proceed with
Field the same number of players. Balancing playing numbers and
ability is to be encouraged.
Field Size 1/4 Goal line to 22m (across the field). Portable goalposts are
recommended. Full size posts on one touchline need to have
bolsters on them.
Try
Conversion - None
Ball Size 2½ Balls will be colour coded for each size. ARFU recommends
Webb Ellis balls. Size 2 ½ = orange, Size 3 = blue, Size 4 =
green.
Tackle Rip
Subs Rolling All players must play at least half a game. A rolling sub is
where a coach substitutes a player during a stoppage in
play. The referee must be notified.
Scrums None
Lineout None
Kick-off Free Pass
Kicking No
Length of Game 2 x 20 These are maximums.
STARTING PLAY
One team start/restarts the match from the centre of the field with a free pass.
When a try is scored, the non-scoring team starts at the centre of the field with a free pass.
FREE PASS
10 When the referee calls “Play”, the player taking the pass starts with the ball on the ground, moves
the ball slightly forward using the side of their foot, picks up the ball in two hands and passes the ball
backwards to a member of their own team.
The opposition team must remain five metres back from the free pass. They cannot start moving
forward until the ball leaves the hands of the player taking the free pass.
A free pass is also used to restart play on any turnover of possession, or at any other time that play
has halted and needs to be restarted.
If the ball is carried out of the field of play, the game is restarted with a free pass to the non-
offending side. Free passes cannot take place less than five metres from the try line. The free pass is
taken from the point where the ball went out.
A free pass is also awarded to the non-offending team when their opposition infringes the rules, such
as a forward pass, an offside or for not returning the flag to the ball-carrier.
RIPPING (TACKLE)
To complete a ‘rip’ one of the two flags from the ball-carriers belt must be removed. The only person
who can be ripped is the ball-carrier.
The ripper stops, holds the flag above their head and shouts “RIP!”
The ball-carrier must then pass the ball immediately (within three strides is a good guideline). He or
she does not have to stop, return to the mark or roll the ball between their legs.
Remember, six rips in a row leads to a turnover in possession.
After the ball-carrier has passed the ball the ripper must hand the flag back to the player who then
reattaches it to their belt before they rejoin play.
If either of these players doesn’t adhere to this, they will be penalized and a free pass awarded
against them at the place of the infringement.
KNOCK ON
When a player knocks the ball to the ground towards the opponents’ try line, a free pass is awarded
to the non-offending team unless an advantage can be played.
OFFSIDE
Offside only occurs at the rip. When a rip is made, all players from the ripper’s team must get back
until they are behind where the rip was made. Failure to do so results in possession changing to the
opposition team and the game resumes with a free pass.
If a player is offside and they intercept, prevent or slow down a pass, a free pass will be awarded to
the non-offending team.
PASSING THE BALL
The game has been designed to encourage passing. The ball can only be passed in a sideways or
backwards direction. There are no forward passes and it cannot be handed to another player. A free
pass to the opposition will be the result of either occurring.
KICKING
There is no kicking of any kind in Rippa Rugby.
ADVANTAGE
Not stopping the game when an infringement happens is called ‘advantage’. Referees should play
‘advantage’ to the non-offending team if there is any chance that they may get the ball.
11 The referee should call ‘advantage’ followed by ‘play on’. If no advantage occurs play restarts with a
free pass.
GOING TO GROUND
If the ball-carrier goes to ground or a player dives on the ball, a free pass is awarded to the
opposition. Players can dive for a try or dive on the ball for a try.
REFEREEING A GAME
Make sure you have a whistle, know these basic rules and try to play advantage wherever possible.
1. Shout “Pass!” when a rip has been made.
2. Blow the whistle when and only when play is to stop.
3. Signal to the team who is starting with a free pass by pointing with an outstretched arm towards
that team
OTHER POINTS
• If a player accidentally loses a flag when they have the ball, stop the game, replace the ribbon and restart
with a free pass.
• If a player is 'ripped' before the try line and they don't pass before they get over the line, they restart play
five metres out from the try line with a free pass.
• If a player goes to ground with the ball, except in a try-scoring movement, play restarts with a free pass
awarded to the opposition.
• If the ball gets dropped during a pass but is not knocked on, play can continue. However players must pick
up the ball from a standing position
Under 8 – Under 10
Age Grade U8 U9 U10 Comments
Numbers on 10 These numbers are maximums. Games must proceed with
Field even numbers. Balancing playing numbers and ability is to
be encouraged.
Field Size 1/2 Goal line to 10m (across the field.) Portable goalposts are
recommended. Full size posts on one touchline need to
have bolsters on them.
Try 5pts Score blowouts have a detrimental effect on both teams. If
score blowouts are occurring i.e. 35+ at halftime, both
coaches must meet and come
Conversion 0 U8 to U10 conversion taken from in front of posts either
drop or punt. Points don’t count.
Ball Size 3 Size 3 = blue.
12Subs Rolling All players must play at least half a game. A rolling sub is
where a coach substitutes a player during a stoppage in
play. The referee must be notified.
Scrums 5 person No pushing and no contest.
Safety is paramount.
Lineout 5 person Lineouts not to be contested. There is to be no lineout
lifting at any level.
Penalty Tap & Pass
Kicking Encourage running & passing
Length of 2 x 25 These are maximums.
game
Referee Yes If no Learning Rugby referee, there is no tackling.
Kick-off Tap & Pass Punt or drop- At U10 and below, kick offs to be rotated through all the
kick by the players.
scoring side
Tackle Tackle Tackle No fending in U8.
SCORING/RESTART
A try is scored by grounding the ball on or over the goal line.
The scoring team will restart play with a punt or drop kick from halfway.
Under 8 only – The non-scoring team will restart play with a tap kick from halfway.
The opposing team will be back five metres from halfway.
TACKLE
A player must not tackle an opponent whose feet are off the ground.
The tackled player must release the ball when either the player or the ball is grounded.
SCRUM
The side feeding the ball into the scrum wins the ball, i.e. no contest and no pushing.
The opposing team cannot advance until the halfback has played the ball.
The opposing halfback must not advance past the tunnel.
LINEOUT
The side throwing the ball in to the lineout wins the ball. If the ball is not caught or goes over the back,
the ball becomes ‘fair game’.
If the throw isn’t straight, advantage applies to the non-offending team; otherwise the team gets one
opportunity for a re-throw.
The two lines of players must be one metre apart.
13 Backlines must stand five metres from the line of touch (centre line).
RUCK AND MAIL
Players must not join from the side.
Players must be bound to the maul or behind the last player.
Players must not collapse a maul
PENALTY TAP KICK
The defending team will be five metres back from the infringement mark.
All penalties are tapped on the ground.
APPOINTMENT OF THE REFEREE
The home team will provide a referee or Learning Rugby associate referee to officiate.
If no referee or Learning Rugby associate referee from the home team is available, then a referee or
Learning Rugby associate referee from the visiting team will officiate.
It is recommended that one referee will control the entire match.
Under 11 - Under 13
Age Grade U11 U12 U13 Comments
Numbers on 15 These numbers are maximums. Games must proceed with
Field even numbers. Balancing playing numbers and ability is to
be encouraged.
Field Size Full For 15’s must be full field.
Try 5 pts Score blowouts have a detrimental effect on both teams.
If score blowouts are occurring i.e. 35+ at halftime, both
coaches must meet and come to an agreement as to how
they can generate a more even contest.
Conversion 2 Conversions are not to be taken further out than the 15m
line.
Tackle Tackle Tackles must be below the nipple.
Subs Rolling All players must play at least half a game. A rolling sub is
where a coach substitutes a player during a stoppage in
play. The referee must be notified.
Scrums 8 person 8 person - Contested Contest and pushing only at U12 and U13. The push is
– no limited to half a metre maximum. Safety is paramount.
contest
14Lineout 8 person - Contested Lineouts can be contested from U11. There is to be no
lineout lifting at any level.
Kick-off Normal There will be no lifting from kick-starts.
Penalty Normal
Kicking Yes
(general play)
Associate Yes Yes Yes If no Playing Rugby referee, no tackling and no contested
Referee scrums.
Ball Size 3 4 4 Size 3 = blue, Size 4 = green.
Length of game 2 x 25 2 x 30 These are maximums.
SCORES/RESTART
A try scored by grounding the ball over the goal line.
The non-scoring team will restart play with a drop kick from halfway.
The opposing team will be back 10 metres from halfway.
TACKLE
A player must not tackle an opponent whose feet are off the ground.
The tackled player must release the ball when either the player or the ball is grounded.
SCRUM
The opposing team cannot advance until the halfback has played the ball.
The opposing halfback must not advance past the tunnel.
Under 11 only – The side feeding the ball into the scrum wins the ball, i.e. no contest and no pushing.
There is an offside line five meters behind the hindmost feet of the scrum.
LINEOUT
The two lines of players must be one metre apart.
Backline must stand 10 metres from the centre line.
If the throw isn’t straight, advantage applies to the non-offending team, otherwise normal law applies.
Under 11 only – The side throwing the ball in to the lineout wins the ball. If the ball is not caught or goes
over the back, the ball becomes “fair game”.
RUCK AND MAUL
Players must not join from the side.
Players must be bound to the maul or behind the last player.
Players must not collapse a maul.
PENALTIES
The defending team will be 10 metres back from the infringement mark.
15RUGBY LAWS All other domestic safety law variations apply. APPOINTMENT OF THE REFEREE The home team will provide a referee or Playing Rugby associate referee to officiate. If no referee or Playing Rugby associate referee from the home team is available, then a referee or Playing Rugby associate referee from the visiting team will officiate. It is recommended that one referee will control the entire match. 2019 Weights & Ages Chart For Junior Rugby 16
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PURC aims of Intermediate and Junior Rugby
Enjoyment of rugby by all players.
Players, coaches, managers, and parents through mutual efforts gain respect for each other.
That Senior Club success be an integral aim as a result of pride taken by the Junior players, - “That it be
all player’s aim to play Senior Rugby for Pakuranga United Rugby Club”.
That the team aspect of rugby is most important and that efforts are made to ensure that social
functions both Club wide and within teams be encouraged.
That the Coach is the key person for a team and that all Coaches are encouraged to attend coaching
seminars.
That winning is most important and that all teams should be put on the field as their aim but not at the
cost of sportsmanship. All teams should be able to handle losing.
That a Club pattern of rugby should be evolved.
That all players MUST get half a game each as per ARU rules.
To encourage parental involvement.
Players strive to achieve improved personal skills.
Team Coaches Guidelines
The Coach must positively reinforce the actions of players.
The Coach must lead by example.
The Coach must be honest with themselves and players.
The Coach must create an enjoyable environment in which to play the game.
The Coach should develop team respect for referees.
The Coach must give all players the opportunity to participate in the game.
The Coach must insist on Fair Play and discipline.
The Coach must be reasonable on the demand on player’s time, energy and enthusiasm.
The Coach must encourage Sportsmanship.
Team Managers Guidelines
Pakuranga Rugby Club Gear
The following items are available for each team: practice balls, training cones, hit shields, game jerseys, first
aid kit, sideline flags and event manager vest.
There are change jerseys available from the office for the occasions that two Pakuranga teams meet.
Jerseys must be returned cleaned the following Wednesday.
The team jerseys are to be kept in the sets issued and washed on a player roster system after each game.
Please read washing instructions on collar tag. It is Club policy that all intermediate jerseys will be washed by
the Club appointed laundry. These must be dropped back by 8am Monday morning.
Returning of Gear: Practice balls, Training cones, Kicking Tees, Club Jerseys, Match ball and First Aid kits,
Tackle Bags are to be returned at the allocated Gear Return night.
18Make sure results are sent through to the office every Monday (or earlier if possible) to the Junior Rugby Coordinator Ben Higgins so that the Club can keep track of results. A hard copy of the results form can also be found at the back of this document or on our website www.purc.co.nz. Club Grounds Location (Download our the PURC App available on both Android and iPhone for directions and maps to all grounds) Venue Location Club Aorere Park Raglan Street, Papatoetoe Auckland Domain Park Road, Grafton Avondale Avondale Racecourse, Racecourse Parade Suburbs Bell Park Bells Road, Pakuranga Pakuranga Cox’s Bay Reserve Westend Road, Westmere Ponsonby Colin Maiden Park Merton Road, Glen Innes University College Rifles Park Haast Road, Remuera College Rifles Cornwall Park Puriri Drive, Greenlane Carlton East Tamaki Domain East Tamaki Road, East Tamaki East Tamaki Eden Park Reimers Ave, Mt Eden Auckland Elm Park Gossamer Drive, Pakuranga Pakuranga Fearon Park Akarana Ave, Mount Roskill Roskill Districts Fergusson Park Oranga Ave, Penrose Te Papapa Gribblehurst Park Sandringham Road, Sandringham Eden Hamlin Park Hamlin Road, Mt Wellington Mt Wellington Lloyd Elsmore Park Bells Road, Pakuranga Pakuranga Liston Park Michaels Ave/Marua Road, Ellerslie Marist May Road Memorial Park May Road, Mt Roskill Mt Wellington Memorial Dunkirk Road, Panmure Tamaki Ngati Otara Reserve Otara Road, Otara East Tamaki Orakei Domain Wantene Cres, Okahu Bay Teachers Eastern Papatoetoe Kingswood Rd, Papatoetoe Papatoetoe Pigeon Mountain Pigeon Mountain Rd, Pakuranga Pakuranga Point England Reserve Point England Rd, Pt England Marist Shadbolt Park Portage Rd, New Lynn Suburbs Shore Road Cnr Bassett/Shore Rd, Newmarket Grammar Sturgess Park Awa St, Otahuhu Otahuhu Waitakere Stadium Central Park Dr Henderson Waitemata Park Swanson Rd, Henderson Waitemata Warren Freer Park Cornwallis St, St Lukes Eden Western Springs Stadium Gt North Rd, Western Springs Ponsonby Williams Park Viscount St, Mangere Manukau 19
Rugby Smart NZRU Concussion Guidelines Concussion can occur when a player receives an impact to the head or body that causes the brain to shake inside the skull. If a player is knocked out or loses consciousness they have obviously sustained a concussion, but it is important to remember that a person can be concussed without losing consciousness. The Sideline Concussion Checklist is an essential tool to use to determine signs and symptoms of concussion. If a player appears stunned, dazed or confused after an impact ask some of the following questions to check if the player is aware of their surroundings and that their memory is working correctly. - What ground are we at? - Which team are we playing today? - Who are you marking? - Which half is it? - What is the score of the game? If they answer any of the questions incorrectly, or are very slow to respond, it indicates that they have probably sustained a concussion and should not continue to play. Watch for unsteadiness when they stand up or poor balance and co-ordination as these are also signs of concussion. Players may also complain of other symptoms such as blurred or double vision, ringing in their ears, sensitivity to light and noise. They may experience nausea or vomiting, a headache or feel extremely tired or become irritable. If any of these symptoms are present a player should not return to play. Players who are concussed are often unaware of their symptoms and may want to continue playing.- they usually do! It is imperative that the Coach / Referee take responsibility for the player’s well-being, assess the player and make an informed choice about whether the player should return to play or not – if any doubt the player must be removed from play. Even if there are no immediate symptoms of concussion these can show up later, so it is important to keep a close eye on the player. Ensure the player is regularly checked and not left alone during the first four hours after injury. As the coach YOU should make certain that your player has a ‘buddy’ who will make sure he is not left alone for the first four hours” and get him home safely for his parents or guardian to monitor. Give the concussion advice slip (from the concussion checklist) to the player and their guardian so everyone knows what to watch for over the first 24 - 48 hours. Blue Card When a player is issued with a Blue Card by the referee, they must leave the game, and can’t return to play in that match. 20
The player must then:
• Rest until there are no on-going symptoms
• Complete the minimum stand down period (21 days for adults, 23 days for under 19 players)
• Undertake a Graduated Return to Play Protocol
• Obtain medical clearance and submit it 24 hours before returning to play
You can find out more information about the blue card at - www.bluecard.co.nz
Concussed Players must get urgent medical treatment if they show signs of:
- Worsening headache.
- Increased drowsiness or can’t be woken up.
- Vomiting.
- Increased confusion or agitation.
- Weakness in any limbs.
- Slurred speech.
- Loss of consciousness or seizure.
Players should not return to sport until symptom free AND medically cleared. The IRB’s mandatory stand
down period is for a minimum 3 weeks. If they return too soon, while symptoms are still present, it will slow
recovery and put them at risk of further concussions. If you sustain a second concussion before the previous
one has fully resolved the impact will be more severe and can in some instances be fatal.
Injured Player Procedure and Insurance Cover
Player Injury – East Care Ltd, 260 Botany Road, Botany (Club Sponsors) Initial consult charge is waived on
presentation of Club Membership Card. Materials and follow up consults need to be paid for.
Mercy Radiology, 260 Botany Road, Botany (Club Sponsors) surcharge for x-ray is waived on presentation of
Club Membership Card.
Free initial consultation regarding sports injuries
Initial radiological investigations free of charge
White Cross Accident and Medical: You can use any of the White Cross Clinics in the Auckland region as long
as you have White Cross card present when using the Clinics.
21Rugby Injury Insurance Policy – Compulsory Scheme (Premiums carried by the union)
INSURED The New Zealand Rugby Foundation Inc. and the New Zealand Rugby Football
Union Inc.
INSURED PERSONS All teams including players, reserves, coaches, managers, Physiotherapists as
well as a referee and two touch judges on match days.
BENEFITS A schedule of benefits is available from the office; and covers accidental death,
permanent total disability, permanent and incurable paralysis of all limbs,
permanent total loss of sight in both eyes, permanent total loss of sight in one
eye, permanent total loss of use or loss of two limbs, permanent total loss of
use or loss of one limb.
When is a player insured?
A. Once the player has completed the form and handed it to the Club official the player will be covered
under the compulsory insurance scheme, however, until the player is registered no claim can be made.
Mouth Guard Policy
It is compulsory for all players to wear mouth guards whilst on the field for all grades. If a player does not
have a mouth guard whilst on the field the referee will ask the player to be “removed” from the field to get
one. The player has a maximum time of ten minutes to do so and if he fails to do so after ten minutes that
player may be replaced but will be out of the game. During the time the player is off the field searching for a
mouth guard, a replacement player is not allowed on. This is a NZRFU directive. Please ensure that you have
extra mouth guards in the manager’s gear bag.
Mouth guards are available from the Club Shop for $10.
Travelling Team Policy
All team travel must be approved by the Junior, Intermediate or Senior Committee, and all travelling
uniforms and team sponsorship must comply with the Club policy. All fundraising activities must be
communicated to the Club office. A travelling form must also be filled out for Auckland Rugby and signed off
by the Rugby Administrator at the Office for approval and forwarding to Auckland Rugby.
Teams travelling to Waiheke Island for games are advised to book their ferry crossings via the club, however,
all costs will be the responsibility of the team.
Overseas travel must follow the above procedure and must be approved by the NZRU. This takes time.
Referee Appointments
See Appendix II at the rear of this manual for the Official ARU policy on Appointment of Referees.
Practice Ground Usage
Practice Ground allocations
The grounds or areas and times for practices are allocated by the rugby committees and confirmed by the
Club administration. No team is permitted to practice on any area allocated to another team except with
the approval of the team officially allocated the practice ground or area. It is the responsibility of the coach
to ensure that lights are turned off at the conclusion of the practice.
22Closure of playing fields or practice areas
Where a playing field or practice area has been closed due to wet weather or for other reasons, the use of
the area for game play or for practices is prohibited.
Bell Park Embankment Operation
There are training floodlights over Bell Park and behind the embankment adjacent to Bell Park. These
floodlights are only to be used between the hours of 5.15pm and 8:30pm as per the conditions of the relative
Resource Consent.
The lights are operated through the Clubs office personnel. Each side (Bell Park or behind the embankment)
of each lighting tower can be operated independently.
Only teams allocated to train in these areas should use these lights. The lights are operated by electric timers
ARU Code of Conduct and Event Management
The Auckland Rugby Union has issued all Clubs with a code of conduct and an event management protocol.
All PURC teams that play at LEP, Pigeon Mountain or Elm Park shall be responsible for the event
management of their game
The event management jacket is to be worn by the coach, manager or nominated parent during
the game
The following are guides to assist you:
Officials/Delegates/Club Management Committees
To ensure ropes are set up correctly
Ensure spectators are behind the ropes
If no ropes – spectators to be behind “spectator line” or if no such line then 3 metres from touch line
Openly discourage spectator outbursts of foul language or referee abuse
Players/Coaches
To respect the referee’s decision
Play by the rules
Don’t abuse the referee
Only the captain should ask the referee questions – and even then shouldn’t continually question
Spectators
Encourage players to play according to the rules
Refrain from using profane language to other spectators, players or the referee
Stay behind the ropes at least 4 metres from the side line
If no ropes – spectators to be behind “spectator line” or if no such line then behind advertising signs.
Respect the referee’s decision
Referees are not to start games if spectators are not behind the ropes or three metres from the touchline.
By wearing the event management jacket for your game PURC is ensuring that we are providing the best
possible event management of our home games so that players and spectators can enjoy their rugby.
23We thank you for your cooperation with this and if you have any questions please contact the office (09) 576 7928 or juniors@purc.co.nz PLEASE REMEMBER, the game is for enjoyment and fun. Just as players make mistakes so will referees and linesmen – accept this as part of the game and respect the referee’s decision. The referees are also trying their best and are giving up their time freely so that we can all participate in and enjoy the game. Bad behavior by spectators can result in reporting to Eden Park on a Tuesday evening for a judicial enquiry. 24
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Judicial Committee
The Judiciary Committee made up of the Club Delegates deals with all on and off field infringements. This
includes players, officials, parents and supporters.
ARU Judicial Appearances
Any player who has been ordered off by a referee during a game of rugby is required to appear before the
next meeting of the ARU Judicial Committee which convenes each Tuesday at 5:30pm, West Stand, Eden
Park.
The disciplinary procedure is quite clear and explained in the NZRFU Rules for Disciplinary Proceedings to
which the ARU follows Part 1 Ordering Off Rule 7 and Rule 143 refer. Copies of these rules are available at the
Club Office.
Lodging a Complaint or Protest
There is a strict procedure that needs to be followed when a complaint or protest is lodged to the Union.
Should there be an incident involving a Pakuranga player or spectator the following procedure must be
followed:
1. Obtain as much information from witnesses on the side line as possible, i.e. names, contact details,
etc.
2. Immediately contact the following people:
(i) General Manager – Steve Hackett – 021 576 786
(ii) Junior/Intermediate JRC Delegates – Marc Diffey 021 647 171 or Shaiden
Lambert - 021 844 044
Junior Chairperson – Karna Luke – 021 491 108
Please note that you will contact the appropriate person for the grade that you wish to discuss. It is up to
the Team Manager to co-ordinate the above information in the first instance and to contact the
appropriate people.
3. A meeting will then be called as soon as is practical, usually this meeting is called on the Sunday
morning 10am to collate all information and to obtain witness accounts of the incident
4. The respective delegate and chairperson will then arrange for a letter with supporting
documentation to be sent to the General Manager
5. The complaint must then be forwarded to the ARU on Club letterhead within 48 hours of the
incident. This means the complaint must be lodged by no later than midday Monday. This will be
auctioned by the General Manager.
26Protests
A protest can be lodged before the game to give the opposing side time to rectify the matter. If the
opposing side does not do so the game is played under protest. The player(s) protested against should
sign the team sheet.
The game can continue with the protest being lodged at the end of the game. The protest must be in
writing on Club letterhead.
The protest must be lodged with the ARU within 72 hours of the completion of the match.
A $300.00 + GST cheque must accompany the protest from the team.
The protesting team itself must be in order for the protest to continue.
If you have any queries on the above at any time please contact the Rugby Administrator.
Club Judiciary
The Club Judiciary is made up of five senior members of the Club. If a need for disciplinary action arises, these
people will meet to discuss what action, if any, should be taken. All decisions made by this committee will be
final and will have the full support of the Club.
27Pakuranga United Rugby Club
Rugby Results Sheet
Date:
Team:
Venue:
Opposition:
Result:
Tries:
Try Scorers:
Conversions:
Penalties:
Drop Goals:
Player of the
Day:
Sinbin
Player/s:
Player/s Sent
Off:
Please include any comments on separate page
Email to juniors@purc.co.nz by Monday 12.00pm
28EAST CARE ACCIDENT & MEDICAL CLINIC
260 Botany Road
(5 minutes from PURC Clubrooms)
FREE INITIAL ACC DOCTORS VISIT
FOR SPORTS RELATED INJURIES
PURC players are entitled to a free consultation charge for an initial doctor’s visit, assessment and treatment
for a sports related injury.
Conditions
1. Acute sports related injury less than 48 hours old
2. All xrays relating to the first and follow up visits will be free
3. East Care offers a reduced ACC review fee for follow up visits
4. Patient to be a member of the Pakuranga Rugby Club or a visiting team member playing a
Pakuranga team. All members must present their PURC card to qualify. Visiting players playing a
Pakuranga team need to present a card which they can get from the Manager of a Pakuranga
team or from the office.
295. Cost of materials, dressings and crutches not included
Ascot 24 Hours
Ground Floor, Ascot Hospital
90 Greenlane Road East, PO Box 128 298, Remuera
P: 09 520 9555 F: 09 520 9556
Pharmacy
8.30am - 10.30pm 7 days
Radiology
24/7 – Pharmacy - X-Ray - Laboratory
30Lunn Ave (Eastridge)
8.00am – 8:00pm
110 Lunn Avenue, Remuera
P: 09 570 8899 F: 09 570 8889
Pharmacy
8am to 8pm, 7 Days a week
X-Ray – Dentist - Pharmacy
Otahuhu
8.00am - 10.00pm
15-23 Station Road, PO Box 22-644, Otahuhu
P: 09 276 3000 F: 09 270 0330
Physiotherapist - X-Ray - Dentist
Ponsonby
7.30am - 8.00pm
202 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby
P: 09 376 5555 F: 09 360 0481
Dental
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 8.00pm
Saturday/Sunday, 8.30am - 5.00pm
Radiology
P: 09 361 6029
Physio
Monday - Friday, 7.30am - 6.00pm
Saturday/Sunday, Closed
Pharmacy
8.00am - 9.30pm, 7 days a week
Podiatrist
By appointment
Physiotherapist - Dental - X-Ray - IMS - Physio - Pharmacy - Podiatrist
31St Lukes
8.00am - 8.00pm
52 St Lukes Road, St Lukes
P: 09 815 3111 F: 09 845 1310
Mercy Radiology
P: 815 3322
St Lukes Pharmacy
9.00am - 8.00pm 7 days a week
P: 846 8008
Total Physio
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 6.00pm
P: 849 7711
A & E Dental
8.00am - 8.00pm 7 days a week
P: 849 2262
Physiotherapist - X-Ray - Dentist - Pharmacy
Westcare Henderson 24 Hours
131 Lincoln Road, P O Box 104-083, Henderson
Specialist Centre: 1 Moselle Ave
P: 09 836 3336 F: 09 836 2761
7days - Physiotherapist - X-Ray - Dentist - Pharmacy
Westcare New Lynn
8:00am - 10.00pm
2140 Great North Road, New Lynn
P: 09 828 8912 F: 09 828 5947
Pharmacy
Monday - Friday, 10.45am - 8.00pm
Saturday/Sunday, 10.45am - 8.30pm
Dental
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 8.00pm
Saturday/Sunday, 9.00am - 5.00pm
X-Ray – Pharmacy - Dentist
32Sporty Team site USER GUIDE Every team site has its own unique web address. eg. www.sporty.co.nz/raiders. Getting Started When you first view your site it will look like below. This is set up with placeholder text which you can change once you login. To login, scroll to the very bottom of the page and click ‘Admin Login’ This will take you to the login screen. 33
Enter your username and password > click Log in. Now that you are logged in you are viewing your site in ‘edit mode’. You can now start adding content. If you have forgotten your password, clicking ‘Forgot Password?’ will enable you to recover your password by entering your username (your password will then be emailed to you). If you do not have a username and password please contact your main website administrator. This user guide is designed to help you get started using your team site. For simplicity it only covers the main features of your team website you will be likely to use. 34
Below is an example of a team site for Raiders. 1. User profile. This is where you can update your personal details including your password, email address & username. 35
2. Page types You have 3 pages on your team site, i) a Home page, ii) a Gallery page and iii) a Spare Page. You can change the name of a page or unhide a page by clicking the pencil beside the page name. i) Home page Your home page consists of Sections. You can change the layout of each section by clicking on the settings cog for that section. 36
If you change the page layout of your section it will automatically resize the content you have in your widgets to fit the new section layout. Widgets Within each Section, content is displayed in widgets. You can add new widgets by clicking the ADD CONTENT button. This displays the list of widgets available. Note: Some widgets will not be available to a team site. Click on the widget you wish to display on your page. 37
ii) Gallery page Your Gallery page displays images you have uploaded. To start uploading images click ‘Manage Photos’. 38
Click ‘Upload an image’ > then browse your hard drive and upload your images. You can create mulitple gallery folders to store your images. You can hide a particular gallery folder if you don’t want to display these photos publically. iii) Spare Page This page is hidden by default. You can unhide the page and click ADD CONTENT to start building your page by adding widgets. 3. Site Settings Through ‘Site Settings’ you can change the look & feel of your team site. For example, upload a header, change the font, add a footer. You can also upload images into your gallery directly through the Images area in ‘Site Settings’. 4. Notices widget A really neat widget you can add is the Notices widget. This is where your team members can click on the ‘Email me notices’ link and opt-in to receive notices from you. 39
To enter a notice > click on the Settings cog Type your notice > click Save > then click Send. This automatically sends the contents of the notices field to whoever has opt-ed in. The notices section is designed to be self maintaining ie. every email sent contains an unsubscribe link that allows the recipient to remove themselves from the list with just one click. 40
5. Text widget
When you click into the text widget and start typing text the text editing toolbar (see image below) will
appear at the top of the text box. You can format text eg. font size, colour, bold, italics, underline as well
as more advanced features such as inserting links, aligning text and adding bullet points.
The text field recognises if you have entered an email address and automatically creates a mailto form
for you. It also recognizes web links and automatically changes these to ‘click here’ links.
Once you add text you will be prompted to Save before you can click into another area/page.
6. Contact List widget
Use this widget to enter the contact details of your team manager, coach etc.
Any email address entered in the email address field will automatically be converted to an envelope so
your email address will not be publically displayed.
7. Facebook feed widget
If the team has a Facebook page you can add this to the sub-site.
8. Add section
To add addition sections click ‘Add section’ this lets you choose the layout of the section.
Then click add content, choose a widget and start adding content to the section.
For information on other widgets and support, please visit our online help site at
http://support.sporty.co.nz
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