Several programs are at the forefront of rugby development in Canada including: LTRD, Safe Rugby, Coaching, and Match Officiating.
• The objective of the Long Term Rugby Development Program is to create a pathway for the sport of rugby in Canada while producing more skilful players, and a dominant game supported by quality coaches, officials and volunteers at all levels of the game in Canada. The tiered development program is an eight stage model that will be used to track athlete’s performances and success. It is our intent to implement and standardize this framework for rugby development across Canada in partnership with our member unions, clubs, players, and coaches.
• Rugby Canada’s approach to ‘Safe Rugby’ primarily aims to provide the knowledge of safety procedures, while incorporating a fun and safe environment.
• Women‘s rugby is the fastest growing female sport in Canada. To support and guide this growth Rugby Canada is currently completing a strategic plan for women in rugby, which aims to enhance the participation numbers across Canada and strengthen women’s programming.
• The primary development of rugby in Canada occurs at the school and club levels of the sport. As a result, Rugby Canada’s role is to endorse programs and initiatives that provide positive experiences for young rugby participants as well as make available resources and information to support the effective delivery of the game at the grassroots level.
Rugby Canada operates coaching accreditation at the following levels:
- Community Initiation
- Competition Introduction
- National Coaching Institute (NCI)/ High Performance
For information on Player Coach Development Clinics please click on:
Player Coach Development Clinic - PDF
• Referees and Match Officials play a pivotal role in the delivery of rugby. It is our duty to supply referees with the ability to perform at the elite or high performance level within Canada.
Rugby is a ‘sport for all’. In collaboration with various stakeholders and contributors, the future is rugby in Canada.
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Rugby Canada
30 East Beaver Creek Road
Suite 110
Richmond Hill, Ontario
L4B 1J2 Canada
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