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Coach Education


Safety Education and Background Screening Policy

USA Rugby, USA Youth and High School Rugby, and Rugby Oregon strive to provide a safe environment for everyone. In keeping with the standards of many sports organizations in America today, USA Rugby and USA Youth and High School Rugby have implemented a safety education policy and background screening process that helps ensure that the environment in its athletic programs at every level is as safe as possible. To this end, the organization requires annual training from, and performs criminal background screenings on, all coaches, administrators, volunteers and referees registered to all rugby teams and referee societies. The following requirements must be complete and current in order to work directly with Rugby Oregon players. Please send a copy of completion to info@rugbyoregon.com and retain a copy of all certifications for your reference.

Coach Education Status

To verify Rugby Oregon Coach Education Status, visit the Active Coach Credentials sheet.

For all other inquiries, please contact info@rugbyoregon.com.

Member Education Requirements

All Participants

All Rugby Oregon participants must register annually with USA Rugby and USA Youth and High School Rugby. This includes players, volunteers, team managers, administrators, coaches, referees, and anyone who has contact with Rugby Oregon players or player information. There are No Exceptions. Active registration with USA Rugby and USA Youth and High School Rugby requires annual USOPC Safe Sport Training and biennial background screening by USA Rugby for all adult non-players. This requirement MUST be completed PRIOR to having ANY contact with Rugby Oregon players or player information. All Rugby Oregon participants must have an active status with USA Rugby and USA Youth & High School Rugby in order to guarantee team liability coverage. The annual registration cycle is September 1 - August 31.

Requirement Frequency Organization Location

Active Membership with USA Rugby and

USA Youth & High School Rugby

Every Year

USA Rugby and

USA Youth & High School Rugby

USA Rugby Registration

Background Screening

Every 2 Years

USA Rugby

USA Rugby Registration

Safe Sport Training

Every Year

USOPC / USA Rugby

USA Rugby Registration

All Coaches

In addition to the training and requirements for All Participants, all Rugby Oregon Coaches must also complete, and remain current in, the following education requirements. The requirements below must be completed prior to the first team training session. Please send a copy of completion to info@rugbyoregon.com and retain a copy of all certifications for your reference.

Requirement Frequency Organization Location

Rugby Ready

One Time

World Rugby

World Rugby Passport

Concussion Management

Every Year

World Rugby or

NFHS

World Rugby Passport

NFHSLearn

Double-Goal Coach:

Coaching for Winning & Life Lessons

One Time

Positive Coaching Alliance

PCA Online Courses

Coupon Code:

USAYouthHSRugby30

All Contact Coaches

In addition to the training required for All Participants and All Coaches, all Rugby Oregon Contact Coaches must complete the following USA Rugby and Rugby Oregon requirements to be certified to coach contact rugby. The requirements below must be completed prior to the first team training session. Please send a copy of completion to info@rugbyoregon.com and retain a copy of all certifications for your reference.

Requirement Frequency Organization Location

Level 1 Coach

One Time

World Rugby / USA Rugby

USA Rugby

Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Every Year

NFHS

NFHSLearn

Heat Illness Prevention

Every Year

NFHS

NFHSLearn

First Aid Training

Every 3 Years

World Rugby

NFHS

American Red Cross

World Rugby Passport

NFHS Learn

American Red Cross

All High School Head Coaches

In addition to the training required for All Participants. All Coaches, and All Contact Coaches, Rugby Oregon High School Head Coaches must complete the following Rugby Oregon requirements to be certified as a High School Head Coach. The requirements below must be completed prior to the first team training session. Please send a copy of completion to info@rugbyoregon.com and retain a copy of all certifications for your reference.

Requirement Frequency Organization Location

Fundamentals of Coaching

One Time

NFHS

NFHSLearn

Appearance and Performance Enhancing

Drugs and Substances

Every 4 Years

NFHS

NFHSLearn

Annual USA Rugby Training and Education

Generally, Rugby Oregon hosts a World Rugby Level 1 Coach (formerly L200) Course taught by USA Rugby near the beginning of each calendar year.  Please see the USA Rugby Training and Education site for information on how to register, or contact info@rugbyoregon.com for assistance.

New Coach Submission

Ready to join Rugby Oregon as a Coach? Please fill out and submit the form below:
NOTE: Please only complete this form one time. Additional submissions will create duplicate records. To update your Credentials on the Active Coach Credentials sheet, look for an email requesting updated credentials, or contact us at info@rugbyoregon.com with any updates.