To decide the outcome of a game, up to 5 categories may be taken into consideration. Four are Fair Play categories, from which three will be used, making up 75% of the Fair Play Scoring System. The 25% remaining is from the actual match score (which has to be kept to ensure we comply with RFU Regulation 15.11.3 – 6 try differential) and we also have an idea of relative standards when considering teams for an invitation to Mattioli Woods Welford Road.

The Fair Play Categories cover: -

1. Coaches/Management
2. Players
3. Parents/Supporters
4. Overall Ethos

Each category chosen will be marked by the referee from one to five. One being poor, five being excellent. The referee is the sole arbiter.

For the Prima Tiger Cup Festivals we will always include the score and three other categories (chosen just before the event) so it is possible to outscore the opposition on the pitch but mathematically lose the game because of behaviours. Because we look at the ethos of the game it is also possible to be invited to Welford Road purely on behaviours

A guidance breakdown of the categories is as follows: -

Category 1 – Coaches/Management – Marked from 1 to 5

Did the Coaches/Management

1. Recognise the importance of fun and enjoyment
2. Appreciate the needs of the players
3. Be a positive role model
4. Encourage their players to behave with dignity in all circumstances
5. Appear to implement the Half Game Rule
6. Respect all match officials
7. Recognise the core values of Rugby Union

Category 2 – Players – Marked from 1 to 5

Did the Players

1. Recognise and appreciate the efforts of their coaches, parents and match officials
2. Thank the referee
3. Understand the loyalty and commitment to adults and teammates
4. Encourage teammates even if they make a mistake
5. Recognise the efforts of their opponents
6. Recognise the core values of Rugby Union

Category 3 – Parents/Supporters – Marked from 1 to 5

Did the Parents/Supporters

1. Remember that children play rugby for their (the players) enjoyment, not theirs (the parents/supporters)
2. Acknowledge good individual and team performances from all young players irrespective of which team they play for
3. Respect match official’s decisions
4. Recognise the importance of fun and enjoyment
5. Keep winning and losing in perspective
6. Recognise the sanctity of the pitch for players and officials only
7. Recognise the core values of Rugby Union

Category 4 – General Ethos – Marked from 1 to 5

Did everybody

1. Appear to provide a positive and constructive environment
2. Be realistic about all young players’ ability
3. Condemn bad language, rude behaviour and violence
4. Encourage all participants irrespective of their ability
5. Never ridicule an individual player, regardless of the team they play for
6. Recognise the core values of Rugby Union

Category 5 – Match Score – 5 points for win – 2 points for a draw

RUGBY UNION CORE VALUES

TEAMWORK RESPECT ENJOYMENT DISCIPLINE SPORTSMANSHIP

The Leicester Tigers will inform invitees in writing once all scorecards have been scrutinised.

Newark RUFC

Newark Rugby
Kelham Road
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 1WN

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Match date

Sun 14 Nov 2021

Kickoff

10:00

Meet time

09:45

Location

Newark RUFC

Instructions

09:45 meeting time on the pitches please folks!

Here’s some important information in preparation for tomorrow’s fun. Can I ask that each of you going to Kelham Road tomorrow (and all team members) read and understand the following. Tomorrow is not just about the match or the score, it is about the core values of Rugby, it will be about our Rugby family and every aspect of TREDS that we talk to the team about each week.

TREDS - Teamwork • Respect • Enjoyment • Discipline • Sportsmanship

Each year Leicester Tigers invite U10 mini rugby teams from around the UK take part in a series of festivals to celebrate the true ethos of rugby’s core values. Throughout the duration of these festivals the Tigers will be looking to identify clubs who demonstrate the teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship of the game, tomorrow is our turn, we get the privilege of hosting the Prima Cup at Kelham Road! Tomorrow’s winners will earn the right to share the field with the Tigers at Mattioli Woods Welford Road. The team were very excited about this prospect!

To decide the outcome of a game, up to 5 categories may be taken into consideration. Four are Fair Play categories and they make up 75% of the Fair Play Scoring System. The 25% remaining is from the actual match score. Like I said above, this is about more than just winning a game. We, the coaching team are being scored, you, the parents/carers and supporters are being scored and of course the team are being observed on and off the pitch. If we want to do well tomorrow all of us have to perform well. Please make sure that you all read the PTC Fair Play Scoring attachment that is provided. I can summarise the main ethos of that here:

• The day is about TREDS, this must be top of our agenda. It is what we are being scored on.
• Absolutely no one should be questioning the ref or any other match official
• If you are supporting on the side lines DO NOT coach, positive commentary only please (this is always important tomorrow and every time we play).
• The team need to listen to the ref, they should make sure they thank him/her at the end of the match and that they listen when they are being addressed or coached.
• Bad/offensive language, rude behaviour and violence at any level will be condemned.
• Everyone should encourage all players, from both teams, regardless of ability.
• Most importantly, all of us need to remember that the most important part of tomorrow (and every time we meet) is fun and enjoyment, and that the core values of Rugby must prevail.

About the Cup format, there is a coaches meet at 09:30am tomorrow. Further clarity on the number and timing of games will be made available to us then. Until then can I ask the following:

• Can we have all squad members at Kelham Road pitch side by 09:45 please? This ensures we can finalise numbers, put them in teams, explain the age grade rules (U9’s) and warm them up.
• They are representing the club so can we please ask that they are all wearing Newark kit? If you need help with an item of kit let everyone know in the WhatsApp thread so we can help each other out.
• Parking will be charged at £3 per car. It might make sense to have this in cash.

Parking volunteers to meet at 08:45.

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