Parents & Players Booklet Rugby Season-2014

Parents & Players Booklet
      Rugby Season—2014

The aim of TSS Rugby is to develop a program where a love of
the game of rugby and a high excellence in skills is inevitable.
To be renowned for facilita ng all players to extend their skills,
perform as part of a team, show commitment and discipline on
 and off the field, while always displaying the true TSS spirit.

     ‘Great Game, in Good Company’

Table of Contents

Welcome from the Director Rugby                              3

Training Schedule                                            4

Season Draw, Camp and Func on Details                        5

Selec on Policy                                              6

Match Day Procedures                                         7

TSS Rugby Playing Strip                                      7

Nutri on & Hydra on Guidelines                               8

Injury Preven on & Management                                9

Wet Weather & Important Contact List                         10

Player’s & Parent’s Commitment & Ethics                      11

TSS Rugby Supporter Merchandise                              12

Sponsor’s Informa on                                         15

Away Fixture School Loca ons                                 18

“Success in any team‐orientated sport comes down to a willingness
        to listen, learn, contribute and work with others.”
                       (Robbie Deans- Wallaby Coach 2010)

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Director of Rugby Welcome

                        ‘Great game, in good company’
Welcome to TSS Rugby for 2014. The School is very proud of our strong Rugby history with
15 Wallabies and 41 Australian Schoolboys to date passing through the school. We are
looking forward to another very exci ng season ahead.
TSS Rugby is a fantas c team sport which caters for a diverse range of body shapes. We
strive to challenge boys of all ages and abili es to work towards improving their rugby skills
and fitness. At TSS, we also believe that Rugby is an excellent medium through which boys
are able to learn valuable life skills such as sportsmanship, interac on with other boys from
different schools and cultures, as well as leadership, commitment and discipline on and off
the field.
Coaches provide a vital part of the TSS Rugby experience. The boys have the opportunity to
work with world class coaches, specialist defence coaches, as well as posi on specific train-
ing and mentoring programs. Through our experienced coaching, we endeavour to develop
a number of core skills throughout the season which include, catch and pass, tackling, de-
fence, rucking and mauling, whilst following a ‘team structure’.
TSS Rugby could not func on efficiently without the ongoing assistance of parents and
sponsors. In par cular, the Rugby Supporters Group perform a huge variety of tasks which
are essen al to the overall func oning of our program. I encourage you to become involved
with the TSS Rugby Supporters in whatever capacity you can manage. It is a great way to
meet new parents and support your son’s Rugby program.
I hope that the 2014 TSS Rugby Season is an enjoyable experience for both players and par-
ents. Your support for TSS Rugby is welcomed and greatly appreciated.

Adrian Blundell
Director of Rugby
The Southport School
adrian.blundell@tss.qld.edu.au

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   Remember to bring drink bo les, mouth guards and head gear to ALL training sessions
    Training days and mes may change. Please refer to the sport website and no ce boards for up to
4     date informa on

2014 TSS RUGBY SEASON

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Selec on Policy and Weekly Mee ngs
Teams are selected in conjunc on with the team coaches, Age Group Coordinators as well
as the Director of Rugby. The selec on is based on the player’s performance, a endance at
training, a tude during training and games, and to suit the balance of the team. Listed on
the TSS Rugby website are:
    ‘Posi on Specific Skills’ - provides key technical skills for each posi on which selec-
        ons are based.
    ‘Player Feedback’ - where understanding cannot be reached between player/parent
      and coach.

There will be a Rugby mee ng every Thursday at the conclusion of Assembly in the Annand
Theatre, where informa on on upcoming events and the weekend’s fixture will be distrib-
uted. It is essen al all rugby players a end this short mee ng each week. Team lists will be
posted on the TSS Rugby website, no later than Thursday evening on a weekly basis.

In the case of the 1st XV, all selected members of the Development Squad will be given a
preseason trial match. All rowers & cricketers must give their term 1 sport priority and
a end all sessions, as they will s ll be given a trial with the 1st XV and equally considered
for the preseason tour.

      1.     All players should have the opportunity to play in the highest team possible.
      2.     Players must be selected in posi ons that are suitable for their body type and
           strength. This is of paramount importance for players selected in the forwards.
      3.     Within reason a ‘no train – no play’ policy across all teams is adopted, but keep-
           ing in mind players commitments to camps, services, educa onal or cultural
           school requirements etc.
      4.     All players must be given an equal opportunity to play rugby for TSS. Reserves
           in the lowest team must play at least half a match.
      5.     A player may not play in a lower grade if selected in a higher grade.
      6.     Reserves must have played in a previous match.
      7.     Players should not be dropped more than one grade per week.
      8.     All players will be advised of the reason/s why they have been relegated.
      9.     Any player may be selected for the 1st XV but if not required he must go back to
           his age group.
      10. A player sent from the field will usually incur at least a one match suspension;
      the seriousness of the dismissal must be discussed with the referee, Director of Rugby
      and Captain of Rugby.

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Match Day Procedures
Uniform Requirements:
All boys must arrive in FULL SCHOOL UNIFORM to ALL matches and
change back into their uniform following each game. In some cas-
es, boys may be instructed to wear Chapel Dress. This informa on
will be noted on the Sports Organisa on informa on available on
the Sports Website and no ce boards around the school.
U10s & U11s are to wear their Prep Rep Shirts to and from games.

Home Games:
Please ensure that you arrive at least 45mins prior to your teams
kick off me in your School Uniform, check in with your coach,
change into TSS playing kit, (inc boots and have a mouthguard and
water bo le) and warm up with team. Boys MUST change into their
school uniform a er they have played their match.

Away Games:
Please ensure that you arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your teams
allocated bus departure me in in Full School Uniform.
Some “A Teams” may be asked to wear Chapel Dress.
Chapel Dress will also be requested for all students for certain
matches throughout the season

                 TSS Rugby Playing Strip
                                    TSS Kooga / BLK Jersey (No numbers
                                      or Names permi ed)

                                    TSS Kooga /BLK Rugby Shorts

                                    TSS Rugby Socks

                                    Mouthguard & Boots

                                    Headgear & body armour (op onal)

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Nutri on & Hydra on
How do I know if I am DEHYDRATED????
   Feeling thirsty? You are already dehydrated and performing at 20% below max.
   Dry throat, lips or skin
   Urine is dark yellow in colour and strong smelling.

It is suggested that boys follow some guidelines before and a er each match and training
session. They are as follows:‐

                                        HYDRATION
Before the Game
   Drink extra fluids during meals (especially the night before and breakfast), and drink
     regularly between meals—about 500ml/hr
   Do NOT drink concentrated sports drinks in the hour before game.
   Have a water bo le and drink water to stay hydrated during bus trips and prior to
     games. Fluid replacement is needed prior, during and a er both matches and training
     sessions.
   Urine should be pale/clear and plenty!
During Game
   Drink mainly water during breaks in game
   Avoid wearing compression garments during training and games
A er Game
   Drink fluids as soon as possible a er training or game
   Urine should be pale and plenty!

                                       NUTRITION
Before the Game
   1 –2 glasses of water
            BREAKFAST
   Cereal, fruit & yoghurt & 2 x wholegrain toast with honey; or spaghe   on toast
            3 HOURS BEFORE Kick Off (PRE GAME)
   Pasta or Rice
   Meat & Salad sandwich
   Noodle s r fry
   Fruit Salad with yoghurt
            60min Prior to Game
   Sports Drink
   Muesli bar & banana
   Juice & Fruit

Immediately A er Training & Games
  Warm Down & Treat injuries
  Refuel by ea ng healthy foods like fruit, yoghurt and sandwiches ASAP a er training
    or games.
  Stretch all major muscles

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Injury Preven on & Management

                  Ma Brown
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                  6 Tedder Avenue, Main Beach, 4217
                  P – 07 5528 6600
                  E – admin@physio-fit.com.au

Contact List & Support Group Informa on

              Wet Weather Line ‐ 07 5531 9860
Never assume that training and matches are cancelled if it is raining. Cancella-
 on of scheduled training and matches will only occur in extreme weather
condi ons! If in doubt, check the Wet Weather Line (updated by 6am on Satur-
days) and/or the sport website.
WEBSITE:       h p://www.tss.qld.edu.au/tsssport/WeeklySportsOrg.pdf

AGE GROUP COORDINATORS                     PARENT AGE GROUP COORDINATORS

U13 ‐ Ms Jo Inglis                         U13 ‐ Debbie van der Schyff
Jo.inglis@tss.qld.edu.au                   vds.debbie@gmail.com

U14 ‐ Mr Ma hew Sla ery                    U14 ‐ Tracey Roberts
Ma hew.sla ery@tss.qld.edu.au              tracey_roberts@netspace.net.au

U15 ‐ Mr Ken Conners                       U15 ‐ Anthony & Vickey Leavey
Ken.connors@tss.qld.edu.au                 vickeyleavey@jmkelleygroup.com

U16 ‐ Mr John Wallace                      U16 ‐ Jane Dalton & Danielle Meyers
john.wallace@tss.qld.edu.au                witchworthy@gmail.com
                                           danielle@meyersiga.com

Open ‐ Mr Ian Browne                       OPEN ‐ Steph Perkins & Sue Trewin
Ian.browne@tss.qld.edu.au                  s.c.trewin@bigpond.com
                                           stephanie@southerstarresearch.com.au

                           TSS Rugby Supporters Group
President
Anthony Perkins -    a.perkins@griffith.edu.au

Secretary
Mark Chapman— markandruth@bigpond.com

Treasurer
Stephen Scotchmer—stephen@csm-advisory.com

h p://www.tss.qld.edu.au/tsssport/Rugby/TSSRugbyMerchandiseSite.pdf

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Player’s Commitment

     You are obliged to place your team loyal es ahead of personal rewards
     You must be physically fit and maintain this fitness
     You must a end all prac ces and be available for all games
     You must understand the laws of the game
     You must adopt a posi ve a tude and work together with the team
     You must learn to control your temper
     You must be correctly dressed in the TSS playing strip during all matches
     You must play hard but never try to deliberately a ack an opposi on player
     You must not a empt head high tackles or use your feet on an opposi on player on
       the ground

           Rugby Ethics for Parents & Supporters
     Posi vely encourage your son’s team
     Do not demoralise the opposi on in anyway
     Do not swear
     Do not talk back or show disrespect to the referee or other officials
     Do not sledge your opposi on
     A er the match you congratulate the opposi on and TSS team irrespec ve of the fi-
       nal result

     'The ul mate measure of a man is not where he stands in
     moments of comfort, but where he stands at mes of chal-
            lenge and controversy.' Mar n Luther King

For more informa on on GPS rugby rules and regula‐
 ons, points tables etc refer to

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Thank you to our generous sponsors
              for 2014

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Thank you to our generous sponsors
              for 2014

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Thank you to our generous sponsors
              for 2014

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Away Fixture School Loca ons

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