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Schools and Coaches Information Package 2013 This package includes: Important Dates/Calendar Information MHSR League Information Registration forms o Fees o School Registration Form o Coaches Contact Information Form o League conflict dates Medical History Reporting Team Registration Roster Player Medical Information and Registration Forms All forms are available on the Rugby Manitoba website. Please submit forms to Arleigh Mackenzie. Phone: (204)791-0779 Fax: (204)480-4194 E-mail: arleighmack@gmail.com Website : www.rugbymanitoba.com Find us on Facebook and Twitter @RugbyManitoba
Manitoba High School Rugby Contacts
Name Sonja MacAulay Arleigh Mackenzie Cynthia Taylor Blake Morden Dennis Ng Name Brian Yon Kevin Sorensen Sandy Donald Shawn Sarkonak Name Brad Hirst Position President League Convenor Treasurer Referee In Chief Division Rep Position President Vice-President Referee In Chief Treasurer Position Executive Director Email smacaulay@pembinatrails.ca arleighmack@gmail.com cynthia.taylor@lrsd.net zinzanblake@shaw.ca bawango@hotmail.com Email yonbrian@yahoo.ca kevinsor@mts.net amd@mts.net bungycord@hotmail.com Email bradhirst@rugbymanitoba.com Region Winnipeg Winnipeg Winnipeg Winnipeg Winnipeg Region Westman Westman Westman Westman Region Rugby MB

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Vision To have high school rugby as a recognized MHSAA sport played in all school divisions within Manitoba. Important Dates/ Calendar Information:
March 24th Community Initiation Course in Winnipeg this is the new minimum standard for coaching the contact version of rugby. This is a one day (8AM-5PM) course. This course requires pre task (including completion of IRB Rugby Ready) to be completed prior to being able to register and post task activities. Course fee is $20. The entire registration process will be handled online by Rugby Canada at http://coach.rugbycanada.ca/ . Register Early Sport MB Community Initiation Course in Souris Community Initiation 7s Course in Winnipeg You must have Community Initiation Contact or Competition Introduction Rugby courses as a prerequisite to registration. The entire registration process will be handled online by Rugby Canada at http://coach.rugbycanada.ca/ Referee clinic-location to be announced. Check the Rugby Manitoba website for updates. Intent to play forms due previously distributed in schools package and available on the schools website. *** Please put your CHQ request in to your teacher supervisor, cheques due April 4th

TBA TBA

April 20

March 21

April 4

High School Coaches Meeting 7:00pm Vincent Massey Collegiate library 975 Dowker Cheques must be submitted to Rugby Manitoba or teams will be not included in schedule. Must be cheque or Money Order ** Please include the $50.00 if using MGRP as home field

April 4

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April 9 April 16

Draft Schedule Released to schools Final Schedule released Final 2013 Rules and Regulation released Keogh Classic (High School Tournament in Brandon) MHSR Skills Camp tentatively at MGRP 9AM 4PM Referee clinic- contact Craig Bremner at bremner27@shaw.ca High School Season Kick off @ MGRP Paper copies of roster submitted to schools committee Final Rosters entered into MHSAA site (copy provided to committee if different than previously submitted) Winnipeg All Stars contact info submitted Westman Finals Winnipeg Finals (MGRP) for Div 1 Varsity 15s Boys and Girls ***ALL STAR SELECTIONS DUE

Apr. 19-21 April 20th April 20th April 22-27

May 10

May 24 May 25 May 25

May 27\28\29 Winnipeg Finals for all other Divisions (MGRP) May 31\June 1 Provincial Finals (Winnipeg, MB) June 8 Provincial All Star Game (Brandon, MB)
All-Star game selections will be as follows Finalists in league get 6 representatives each. Semi-Finalists get 4 each Teams that don't make playoffs get 2 each Total roster of 22-24 depending on teams entered

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Coaches
A. Head coaches must possess the following certification and have had worked with a program for one year or more.

i. Community Initiation Course or Introduction to Competition Technical

course.

ii. IRB Rugby Ready Programhttp://www.irbrugbyready.com/

iii. Making Ethical Decisions - This is a mandatory program for ALL

coaches within Manitoba regardless of the sport http://www.coach.ca/elearning-s13846

iv. Respect in Sport Program This is a mandatory program for ALL

coaches within Manitoba regardless of the sport. All coaches must complete this online course available at the following link: http://www.sportmanitoba.ca/page.php?id=200

B. Assistant coaches must have completed the following certification Community Initiation Course IRB Rugby Ready Program, Making Ethical Decisions Respect in Sport Program. C. All school coaches must complete the Child Abuse Registry forms and/or Criminal Record Check as per the policy of the school division in which the school exists. D. The role of the coach is to instill the highest standard of sportsmanship to their players both on and off the field E. Always carry the players medical forms with you (both games and practices) F. Check school division for TRANSPORTATION PROCEDURES

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League Details
Game Nights a. Junior Varsity Leagues 1- 2 games per week (weather permitting)/2- 20 minute halves/10 per side / U19 variations. Games are tentatively scheduled on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. b. Varsity 10s 1- 2 games per week (weather permitting)/2- 20 minute halves/10 per side / U19 variations. Games are tentatively scheduled on Monday and Wednesday evenings. c. Varsity 15s 1-2 games per week (weather permitting)/2- 30 minute halves/15 per side / U19 variations. Games are tentatively scheduled on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. d. 7s League 3-4 games per week (weather permitting)/2-7 minute halves/7 per side/U-19 and 7s variations *NOTE- all games at MGRP for this division. Games are tentatively scheduled on Friday evenings. Playoffs 1. The top four teams will contest the championship 2. Tie breaker in league standings: a. Record between tied teams b. Points for vs. points against tied teams c. Total points vs. points against d. Coin toss 3. A team photo will be taken 4. Banners will go home with teams, trophies will not. 5. Tie breaker regulations for playoff games (As per Rugby Canada) a. 2 5 minute halves (15s and 10s) of Sudden Death Overtime i. IRB states no U19 game will exceed 70 minutes b. Number of tries scored c. Number of converted kicks d. Five kicks from 22m/ Kickers will alternate kicks e. Alternate kicks from increasing distance until one makes their kick and one teams misses Provincial Championships 1. The top two teams from Winnipeg and Westman areas in Varsity Boys and Girls Division 1 15s will contest the Varsity 15s Championship. 2. The first placed team from Winnipeg and Westman will play a crossover against the second place teams. Winners advancing to the Final, loser to the Bronze medal match. 5

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Medical History Files

As a coach, it is essential that you have as much information as possible about your players. This not only helps you to be aware of special illnesses or previous injuries, but also provides you with important information in the event of a medical emergency. By compiling and maintaining a medical history file on each player, you will equip yourself with information that is vital to the safety and well-being of your players. Here are some key guidelines to follow with your medical history files: Strongly encourage parents to have their family physician examine the player and certify them as physically fit to participate. When developing your medical history files and following up on injuries, treatment and rehabilitation, communication with parents is essential. Work with parents to ensure that all information regarding the treatment and development of injuries. Be proactive in communication with parents. Take the initiative and always keep them informed. Remember that a players medical information is strictly confidential, and only the coach and players parents should have access to the medical history file. Failure to keep medical information confidential leaves you subject to potential penalty under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Make sure that you review your medical history files regularly and are aware of all special needs, illnesses and previous injuries. Take your medical history files to all games and practices; keep them in your possession while traveling. Always document injuries. If you remove a player from action because of illness or injury, the player should not be allowed to return to play without a medical certificate. Clearly communicate the need for such medical permission to parents.

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Registration
All schools must have submitted the necessary forms on OR before April 4, 2013 in order to be eligible for the MHSR season. Payments must be submitted on or before April 4, 2013. The following forms must be submitted: a. School letter of intent to play and league conflicts forms - March 21st b. School Team Form (including site of home field) - March 21st ** ****Maple Grove Rugby Park Home Field All teams planning on using MGRP as a home field (playoffs are covered by Rugby MB) will be charged $50 per team for use of Maple Grove. c. Coaches contact form with Rugby Ready Certificate and Respect in Sport # or Certificates included March 21st d. Registration fees - April 4, 2013 $250.00 Varsity 15s Teams $200.00 Varsity 10s Teams $150.00 for Junior Varsity Teams $100 for 7s a side teams CHEQUES or MONEY ORDERS PAYABLE TO Rugby Manitoba NO CASH e. Paper Team Rosters form (must be signed by Principal) April 22, 2013 f. MHSAA registration can be completed on line by your school PE department and must be completed by May 10th. g. A staff supervisor must be present at all games and accessible during practices (depending on School division policy) **Failure to do so will result in a DEFAULT GAME and penalties associated with MHSAA

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MHSR Player Registration Form

Players Name Grade: Gender:

PART 1

Permission to Participate: I/We give our permission to ____________________________ to participate in the (Players name) Rugby Football program at ____________________________________. (Players school) Parents/Guardians signature _____________________________________________ Date ____________

Informed Consent

PART 2

I/We, the undersigned, hereby acknowledge that there are certain risks of injury are inherent to participation in rugby football, it is a contact sport. These injuries may be minor or more serious and may result from ones own actions, or the actions of others, or a combination. I/We understand that the LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS of the game of rugby football are designed to ensure a safe as possible environment for the participants. I/We understand that the choice to participate brings with the individual the ASSUMPTION OF RISK, which is part of rugby football.

I/We agree that the SCHOOL BOARD or its employees, servants or agents shall not be liable for any injury to person or loss or damage to personal property arising from, or in any ways resulting from, participation in this activity, unless such injury, loss or damage is caused by the SOLE NEGLIGENCE of the Division or its employees, servants or agents while acting within the scope of their duties. I/We declare that we have read and understood the above INFOMED CONSENT AGREEMENT in its entirety and hereby consent to permit my/our child to participate in the rugby football program aware of all the foregoing.

Parents/Guardians signature _____________________________________________ Date ____________

Player Form

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Coaches Contact Information

School Name_____________________ Div:______________ Boys/Girls

School Phys-Ed Department Head Name Phone Email Head Coach Name Respect in Sport Certification Number Phone Email Asst Coach Name Respect in Sport Certification Number Phone Email Asst Coach Name Respect in Sport Certification Number Phone Email Asst Coach Name Respect in Sport Certification Number Phone Email

Please attach a copy of the IRB Rugby Ready Certificate for the 2013 season for EACH coach.

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MHSR School Registration Form (complete one per team) School Name: School Address: Postal Code: Phone Number: Teacher Supervisor: Email: Head Coach Email: City: Fax Number:

This eligibility form is for (Check the correct descriptors, 1 per school)
Varsity Boys 15 a side Division 1 Varsity Boys 15 a side Division 2 Varsity Boys 10 a side Division 1 Varsity Boys 10 a side Division 2 Junior Varsity Boys 10 a side Varsity Boys 7 a side Varsity Girls 15 a side Division 1 Varsity Girls 15 a side Division 2 Varsity Girls 10 a side Division 1 Varsity Girls 10 a side Division 2 Junior Varsity Girls 10 a side Varsity Girls 7 a side

Home Field Address

League Conflict Due to a conflict with other events at our school we request permission to be omitted from the schedule on the following date\dates\times

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