BC RUGBYAGE GRADE VARIATIONS for
2019 ProvicialRegional Championships
Player DevelopmentAll players must start one game. Focus on development
opportunities for all players in a variety of positions.
Half Game GuaranteeHalf-game minutes may be accumulated all at once
or through rolling substitutions
mouthguardsAs per World Rugby and Rugby Canada mouth guard policies, all
age grade players are required to wear mouthguards.
AGE GRADE VARIATIONSFOR 10s RUGBY
U14 girls PRC Variation
Maximum Time Per Half - Single Game
30min
Maximum Time Per Half - Festival
15min
Ball Size
5
Squad Size
20
Scrum
5 v 5 Contested(No Push)
Lineout
No Lifting Permitted
Referee
Referee
Subs
Rolling Subs
Coaches on field (not including ref)
No
Maximum Playing Time for Players per Day/Event
60min
Penalties
As Per Laws of the Game
Safety Zone between Playing Areas
As Per Laws of the Game
Restart/Kick Off
Drop-Kick(7s Rules)
# of Forwards
5# of Backs
5TackleAs Per Laws of
the Game
Goal Kicking (Conversion)
Yes Inside
15m line if scored out wide
Kicking in Open Play
Yes
Rucks
As Per Laws of the Game
Maul
No
Yellow Card
5min
Red Card
YesAs per rules of competition
Fend-Off
Not Allowed
Squeeze Ball
Not Allowed
Size of Playing Area
FullField
Maximum Time Per Half - Single Game
35min
Maximum Time Per Half - Festival
20min
Ball Size
4 or 5
Squad Size
28
Restart/Kick Off
Drop-Kick Must land between
10m-22m
Restart/Kick Off
Scoring Team Restarts (7s Rule)
Fend-Off
Allowed
Scrum
Infringements are Free Kick
unless Foul Play
Scrum
8 v 8
Contested
No 8 picks into contact from base of scrum
Lineout
Non-Contested
No flooding through until 9 passes ball
Lineout
Infringements are Free Kick
unless Foul Play
Subs
Rolling Subs
Each player must play a half
Coaches on field (not including ref)
No
Maximum Playing Time for Players per Day/Event
90min
Penalties
As Per Laws of the Game
AGE GRADE VARIATIONSFOR CLUB RUGBY
U14 Boys PRC Variation
Kicking in Open Play
Yes
Rucks
As Per Laws of the Game
Maul
YESUse or loseapplication
Size of Playing Area
FullField
# of Forwards
8# of Backs
7Tackle
Yes - Below Shoulders
Goal Kicking (Conversion)
Yes Inside
15m line if scored out wide
Yellow Card
5min
Red Card
YesAs per rules of competition
Maximum Time Per Half - Single Game
35min
Maximum Time Per Half - Festival
20min
Ball Size
5
Squad Size
28
Restart/Kick Off
Drop-Kick Must land between
10m-22m
Restart/Kick Off
Scoring Team Restarts (7s Rule)
Fend-Off
Allowed
Goal Kicking (Conversion)
Yes
Scrum
Infringements are Free Kick
unless Foul Play
Scrum
8 v 8
Contested
No 8 picks into contact from base of scrum
Lineout
20 Seconds from mark
Lineout
Infringements are Free Kick
unless Foul Play
Subs
Rolling Subs
Each player must play a half
Yellow Cards
60 min = 7 min40 min = 5 min
Coaches on field (not including ref)
No
Maximum Playing Time for Players per Day/Event
90min
Penalties
As Per Laws of the Game
10sec Decision
AGE GRADE VARIATIONSFOR CLUB RUGBY
U16 - U18 PRC Variation
Kicking in Open Play
Yes No kick outs
on the full
Rucks
As Per Laws of the Game
Maul
1per half
Size of Playing Area
FullField
# of Forwards
8# of Backs
7Tackle
Yes - Below Shoulders
Red Card
YesAs per rules of
competition
AGE GRADE VARIATIONSFOR CLUB RUGBY
U16 - 18 PRC Variations
sanctionRationaleGame Adaptation
Squads of 28 players with no player exceeding maximum of 90mins total
per day
Max time (20secs) allowed for attack-ing team to throw in at LO from when
AR marks the Line-out
No open field kicks straight out of play except for full penalty
Each player has to start at least one game. No substitutions prior to half
time unless for an injury.
Max 1 x LO driving maul per half
Yellow Cards (YC) = 7 minutes for 60 minute game, 5 minutes for 40 minute
game.
All infringements at the line out result in free kick other than foul play
Zero Tolerance for Scrum Infringement - No scrum resets
10 seconds to play from a Pen/Free kick
7’s style restarts (scoring team restarts with a drop kick)
All restart kicks to land (bounce first) between the 10m and 22m line
Player welfare, not exceeding World Rugby Guidelines
Increase ball in play time / intensity
Increase ball in play / promote counter attack / promote kicking into space
Improve the overall experience for all players in the competition. Increase
ball in play/Intensity.
Promote delivery off the top & play off 10
Promote positive play
Increase ball in play time/ promote quick taps, speed of thought
Promote individual scrum technique & process (body position / effective
binding / stay square)
Speed up the game, increase ball in play, speed of thought
Team that just conceded gets a better opportunity for possession
Encourage contest for the ball / attack-ing play / ball in play
N/A
Free Kick on 15m line
Free Kick where ball was kicked
N/A
Free Kick on 15m line
Yellow Card
Penalty infringements would remain the same sanction
Free Kick (Repeated infringing PK & Y/C) Penalty infringements would
remain the same sanction
(Reverse Free Kick)
N/A
Free Kick where ball was kicked
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BC Rugby Age-Exemption Form Section 1 – Player Information (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY)
Full Name: Gender: M F RC Registration #:
Height (cm) ____________________
Club or Representative Team
Weight (kg)___________________ Playing position: ____________________
Date of Birth (dd/mm/yyyy)
/ / Actual Age Category:
Requested Age Category:
Reason for requesting age-exemption:
Section 2 – Assessing Coach Information and Assessment (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY)
Full Name: RC Registration #: NCCP #:
Highest Level Coaching Qualification: Rugby Ready Certified: YES NO
The above coaching qualifications MUST ALL be fully met in order for this application to be valid for the purpose of assessing an exemption for the player to participate in Rugby in a different age category.
The coach is to assess the player against the following four criteria using the factors for consideration listed in Appendix A of this form as guidance. If the answer is NO to any of them, then the player SHALL NOT be considered capable of competing safely wit h players in the proposed age category.
Physical Development Does the player’s level of physical development allow the player to compete safely with players in the requested age category?
YES NO
Skill Level Is the player’s skill level comparable with other players in the requested age category?
YES NO
Level of Experience Does the player have similar experience levels to compete with other players at a comparable standard of competition in the requested age category?
YES NO
Competition Standard Is the standard of competition in the requested age category suitable to allow the player to compete safely?
YES NO
This is to attest that the player’s physical development, skill level and experience are such that the player is capable of competing safely with players in the requested age category. I have explained to the player and his/her parent/guardian that the player will be competing with and against players in a different age category and this may involve increased risk.
Assessing Coach’s Name Assessing Coach’s Signature Date of Assessment
Section 3 – Physician or Sport Medicine Specialist (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY)
This is to confirm that, based on my understanding of the physical and competitive environment expected for the player in the requested age category, an examination has indicated that he/she is physically capable of participating in that category.
Choose One: Physician/ Sports Medicine Specialist Specify:
Doctor or Specialist’s Name Doctor or Specialist’s Signature Date
Section 4 – Parent/Legal Guardian Information (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY)
This is to confirm that:
I am a parent or legal guardian of the player.
I understand that rugby is a contact sport and, like all contact sports, players are exposed to risk of injury and, further,that the risk of injury to players generally increases with age categories as the intensity of competition increases.
The assessing coach has explained to my satisfaction that:o in his/her opinion, the player’s physical development, skill level and experience is at a level that he/she is
capable of competing safely with other players in the requested age category;o the level of risk should remain the same in the requested age category even though the player’s physical
development, skill level and experience may differ from that of the players he/ she will play with or against.
I have discussed the coach’s assessment with the applicant.
I am satisfied with the medical assessment.
I may request the exemption to be revoked for safety reasons
Parent/Guardian Name (Printed) Parent/Guardian Signature Date
All forms must be submitted to the BC Rugby office by e-mail using the subject"PRC Player Exemption Request"
Female Players - Send to Darcy Patterson - [email protected] Players - Send to Aaron Takel - [email protected]
Before the applicant can play, he/she or his/her parent/guardian must get written confirmation
from the BC Rugby office that the application has been approved.
Players do not need Doctors clearance to play down an age-grade. This only applies to those wanting to play up.
APPENDIX A
The minimum qualification required by a coach to provide a risk assessment of the applicant is a current: NCCP Competition Introduction certificate; and
Rugby Ready certificate; and
Registration with Rugby Canada.
In conducting any assessment, the coach should take the following common factors into consideration:
What is the player’s level of physical development (e.g. height, weight, build) when measured againstpotential playing colleagues?
Is the player physically equipped to compete on an equal basis with players in the requested agecategory?
Will the player’s skill level place him/her on an equal basis with eligible players in that age category?
Is the competition at a level in which the player can compete safely?
In conducting an assessment for a player to participate in a higher age category, the coach should take the following additional factors into consideration:
Does the player have a sufficient skill level specific to both his/her playing position and to the game’sfundamentals (e.g. tackle, pass, ruck, maul, scrum)?
What is the player’s level of experience?
Is the player reasonably experienced and has he/she gained that experience in a comparable standard ofcompetition?
What is the standard of competition in the requested age group?
Does the player undertake a regular strength training program?
If so, how many times a week does he/she complete strength training and who provided the program? What was the nature of the strength program that was completed over the last month?
For how months/years has the player been doing regular strength training?
In addition to the above considerations, if the player’s position is in the front row of the scrum (prop or hooker), then the coach must also consider:
How many years of front row experience does the player have? Was he/she a front row player during the previous season?
If the player missed a game through injury in the previous season, what was the nature of the injury?
What coaching qualifications does the player’s current coach have? Has the player received any specialist front row coaching in the last 2 years?
If so, what type of coaching was received and who provided it?
What are the coaching qualifications and experience of the specialist coach?
In conducting an assessment for a player to participate in a lower age category, the coach should take the following additional factor into consideration:
Does older player’s participation create a possible increased risk of injury to other players?
Once the coach has completed and signed the assessment, it should be explained to the player’s parent or legal guardian.