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2010 Coaching Clinic & Professional Development Course
BCRU Press Release
posted Jan 8 2010
BC Rugby is pleased to announce the details of the 2010 Coaching Clinic & Professional Development Course:
Current Canadian Coaching Practice & Perspectives:
Workshops in practical coaching from BC and Canada’s leading coaches
Saturday, January 23 & Sunday, January 24
St. George’s School, Vancouver, British Columbia
An impressive list of highly regarded domestic coaches will provide an option of sessions at the 2010 BC Rugby Coach Clinic & Professional Development Course, held on January 23 and 24 at St. George’s School in Vancouver.
A learned cast of presenters will lead break-out sessions targeted to offer attendees a personalized coaching environment. Current confirmed presenters include:
- Tim Murdy: Canada U20 Head Coach, Head of Rugby at Shawnigan Lake School, former Head Coach of Rockridge School
- Tom Larisch: BC Bears Assistant Coach, Canada U20 Assistant, BC Under 18 Coach, Head Coach of Carson Graham School
- Dave Chambers: former Canada U17 Head Coach, Head Coach of Robert Bateman School
- Kris De Scossa: National Senior Women’s Assistant Coach, BC Bears Assistant Coach; former Australia 7s Assistant Coach and RFU Technical Advisor
All on-field, off-field and q&a sessions are designed to provide practical knowledge for today’s coach, and will include drills, strategies and tactics currently used by leading rugby nations.
Overview:
Saturday, January 23
8:00 – 8:45 AM – course registration
9:00 – 5:00 PM – course sessions
Sunday, January 24
9:00 – 1:00 PM – course sessions
Please note:
• Meals: Lunch will be provided on Saturday.
• Attire: Coaching attire will be required for on-pitch sessions.
• Location: Sessions will be held at St. George’s; 4175 West 29th Ave, Vancouver.
• Space: Space for this annual coaching clinic is limited. Please fill in form immediately to avoid disappointment.
Registration by January 15th, 2010 - $120
Late Registration (after January 15) - $140
The form and clinic information can be found at the following link
BC Rugby & Partners Set for Graham Henry Visit: St. Michaels on Friday, St. George's on Saturday and Sunday
posted Jan 14 2008
BCRU Press Release
Coach of the New Zealand All Blacks, Mr. Graham Henry will be in British Columbia for a series of events starting Friday, January 18th, 2008.
Henry and wife Raewyn will take the HeliJet from Vancouver to Victoria before heading to the spectacular St. Michaels University School Campus. While Raewyn enjoys an afternoon at The Butchart Gardens, Graham will lead an open sessions for the public to observe the coach of the All Blacks run a training session. Graham will be mic’d and will take questions afterwards. This session is free to the public. Those wishing to attend are encouraged to meet at the Wenman Pavilion (Richmond Road entrance on the campus of St. Michaels University School). Start time is 3:00 PM and the session will run until 4:15 PM.
Later in the evening on Friday, January 18th in Brown Hall, the St. Michaels University School Alumni Association will be hosting a dinner titled “An Evening with Graham Henry”. A limited number of tickets are still available. Dinner starts at 7:00 PM with an open bar starting at 6:15 PM. The price per ticket is $100. For more information and to order your tickets today, contact Cliff Yorath (250.595.7508 / cliff.yorath@smus.bc.ca).
On Saturday and Sunday, Henry will be headlining the Air New Zealand BC Rugby Coaching Clinic & Professional Development Course. Held at the outstanding facilities of St. George’s School, the course will feature on-field and off-field sessions covering; “Tactical & Technical Trends in the Modern Game”, “All Black Defensive Structure” and “Attacking with Width”. Joining Henry will be Canada’s own Mike James. High Performance Director, Geraint John will also be in attendance and will bring with him Canada’s Carded athletes and current members of Canada’s Under 20 program to serve as drill demonstrators.
On the evening of Saturday, January 19th in McLean Hall, St. George’s School will be hosting a special evening for all rugby enthusiasts featuring the world-famous All Black coach. Tickets are $125 per person with proceeds to benefit the Dragon Fund. Dinner will be served at 7:00 and a limited number of tickets still remain. Contact Bryan Ide (604.221.3885 / bide@stgeorges.bc.ca) or visit www.stgeorges.bc.ca/grahamhenrydinner.asp to order your tickets today.
NZ All Black Coach, Graham Henry Replaces Lomu at BC Rugby Coaching Conference
[ed. seems like a revolving door on the "big name" guest, so the latest is Graham Henry, let's hope this one sticks, we'll post any changes here. Visit the BCRU site (www.bcrugby.com) for registration documents.]
posted Dec 22 2007
BC Rugby Coaching Clinic & Professional Development Course
Featuring New Zealand All Black Coach, Graham Henry
Saturday, January 19th & Sunday, January 20th
BC Rugby has the great honour of announcing that New Zealand All Black coach, Graham Henry will be the lead clinician at the BC Rugby Coaching Clinic and Professional Development Course on January 19th and 20th at St. George’s School in Vancouver.
Regarded as the “the Great Redeemer” for his success in coaching Wales from 1998-2002, coach of the British and Irish Lions in 2001, and current coach of the New Zealand All Blacks, Graham Henry is arguably the top coach in the world in the last decade.
Joining Henry will be a learned cast of Canadians, including four-time World Cup participant and recently retired Stade Francais professional, Mike James. With 57 international caps for Canada and 13 years of recent professional experience, James is regarded as an intellectual rugby leader with insight into coaching both within Canada and abroad.
Last year’s lead coach clinician and Canada’s High Performance Director, Geraint John will also be a session leader. This trio will be joined by current and past greats of Canada’s national programs.
All sessions are designed to provide practical knowledge for today’s rugby coach, and will include drills and strategies currently used by leading rugby nations. All interactive multi-media presentations will be held in St. George’s, Great Hall.
BC Rugby Coaching Clinic & Professional Development Course – Overview
Saturday, January 19th
8:00 – 8:45 AM – course registration
9:00 – 5:00 PM – course sessions
Sunday, January 20th
9:00 – 12:00 PM – course sessions
The cost for the 2008 Coaching Clinic and Professional Development Course to be held at St. George’s School in Vancouver, British Columbia on Saturday, January 19th to Sunday, January 20th will be:
$150.00 (early bird registration by January 11th) or $170.00 (after January 11th).
BC Rugby Coaching Clinic & Professional Development Course: LOMU CANCELS TRIP TO BC
BCRU Press Release
posted Dec 21 2007
BC Rugby regretfully announces that Jonah Lomu has cancelled his trip to British Columbia due to schedule “changes to a camp he is attending” in his attempt to make a comeback in professional rugby.
However, BC Rugby would like to stress that the coach clinic set for January 19th and 20th will still take place and that a suitable replacement for Lomu is currently being recruited.
The following message was received from Jonah’s agent regarding the cancellation of his trip:
“It is with deep regret that I have to advise that Jonah is unable to attend the coaching clinic. His professional playing role is still his first priority and we have been advised today that there have been some date changes to the camp he is attending. This now runs from the 15th through to the 20th, it was originally planned to begin on the 22nd and there is no way to excuse Jonah from it. It [the cancellation] sits very uncomfortably with us both… I fully understand the inconvenience this causes and sincerely apologize.”
Attempts to move the agenda forward one week (still prior to the start of the 2008 spring season) were not successful.
“This trip has been months in the making and the agenda for Jonah’s visit was set. We signed a contract with JL11 Ltd and submitted appearance fee funds,” says Jeff Sauvé, BC Rugby chief executive officer. “Obviously we are very disappointed this initiative did not come to fruition. However, we respect that Jonah is committing himself to reviving his professional rugby career and wish him all the best in his pursuit.”
The 2008 BC Rugby Coaching Clinic & Professional Development Course will be held at St. George’s School in Vancouver on Saturday, January 19th and Sunday, January 20th, 2008.
“We will find a replacement to serve as the conference lead,” added Sauvé. “Our first priority is to retain an individual of world-class rugby pedigree who will provide unique insight for our coaches. We have contacted individuals whose names would be unfamiliar to our coaches.”
THE BRITISH COLUMBIA RUGBY UNION WILL BE HOSTING AN INTRODUCTION TO COMPETITION TECHNICAL COURSE AT UVic and Velox RFC on April 23 - CANCELLED
[ed. received the following note from Dave Mays:
Due to only 5 registrants for course (10 Minimum), the CBET introduction to Competition Course for this coming Sunday at UVIC has been cancelled to a later date (TBC).
Due to junior and men’s fixtures still in place, the course will now be run once the season has finished.
Sorry for any inconvenience!
Thanks
David Mays]
Location: National Coaching Institute (UVIC Campus) and Velox Rugby Club
THE COURSE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING MODULES:
• ROLE OF THE COACH
• SKILL EVALUATION
• COMMUNICATION
• CONTACT TECHNIQUES
• SCRUM
• LINE-OUT
THIS IS A 2 DAY COURSE
DAY I WILL BE OFFERED ON SUNDAY April 23rd 2006, COMMENCING AT 10.00 AM
DAY 2 WILL BE SCHEDULED AT A LATER DATE IN MAY
COURSE REGISTRATION FEE IS $165.00
REGISTRANTS CAN PRE–PAY BY CONTACTING THE BCRU AT 604-737-3065
OR CAN REGISTER ON THE DAY, CHEQUES MADE PAYABLE TO THE BCRU
THIS COURSE WILL BE CAPPED AT 15 REGISTRANTS
CONTACT THE BCRU AT 604-737-3065 OR bcrugby@telus.net
AND DAVE MAYS, NORTH ISLAND YDO AT 250 755-6808 OR dmays@bcrugby.com
THE BRITISH COLUMBIA RUGBY UNION WILL BE HOSTING AN INTRODUCTION TO COMPETITION COURSE (DAY 2)
by Dave Mays
posted March 22 2006
THE COURSE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING MODULES:
· Planning Practice sessions
· Coach responsibilities
· Working with children
· Game Understanding
· Determining strengths and weaknesses
· Objectives/Principles of Play
SUNDAY APRIL 2nd 2006
Location@ DOVER BAY SECONDARY SCHOOL ,
MCGIRR RD, NANAIMO
(Same location as Day 1)
COURSE WILL START AT 10 AM
REGISTRANTS CAN PRE–PAY BY CONTACTING THE BCRU AT 604-737-3065
OR CAN REGISTER ON THE DAY, CHEQUES MADE PAYABLE TO THE BCRU
COURSE REGISTRATION FEE IS $165.00 For Both days
THIS COURSE WILL BE CAPPED AT 15 REGISTRANTS
CONTACT THE BCRU AT 604-737-3065 OR bcrugby@telus.net
AND DAVE MAYS, NORTH ISLAND YDO AT 250 755-6808 OR dmays@bcrugby.com
THE BRITISH COLUMBIA RUGBY UNION WILL BE HOSTING AN INTRODUCTION TO COMPETITION TECHNICAL COURSE AT THE NANAIMO HORNETS RUGBY CLUB ON FEB 19TH
updated Feb 15 2006
by David Mays
[ed. Dave Mays confirms there are a couple of places left as of Feb 15th]
THE BRITISH COLUMBIA RUGBY UNION WILL BE HOSTING AN INTRODUCTION TO COMPETITION TECHNICAL COURSE AT
THE NANAIMO HORNETS RUGBY CLUB
PIONEER PARK, DOVER RD, NANAIMO
THE COURSE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING MODULES:
• ROLE OF THE COACH
• INDIVIDUAL TECHNIQUES FOR RUNNING AND HANDLING
• COMMUNICATION
• CONTACT TECHNIQUES
• SCRUM
• LINE-OUT
• WORKING WITH CHILDREN
• PLANNING A COACHING SESSION
• UNDERSTANDING THE GAME
THIS IS A 2 DAY COURSE
DAY I WILL BE OFFERED ON SUNDAY FEBRUARY 19TH, COMMENCING AT 9.00 AM
DAY 2 WILL BE SCHEDULED AT A LATER DATE
COURSE REGISTRATION FEE IS $165.00
REGISTRANTS CAN PRE–PAY BY CONTACTING THE BCRU AT 604-737-3065
OR CAN REGISTER ON THE DAY, CHEQUES MADE PAYABLE TO THE BCRU
THIS COURSE WILL BE CAPPED AT 15 REGISTRANTS
CONTACT THE BCRU AT 604-737-3065 OR bcrugby@telus.net
AND DAVE MAYS, NORTH ISLAND YDO AT 250 755-6808 OR dmays@bcrugby.com
BC Rugby Coaching Clinic & Course Certification - Continuity and Decision Making in the Modern Game - Featuring Evan Crawford, RFU Head of Coach Development
posted Dec 05, 2005
BCRU Press Release
To download the Event Registration Form, please click here
If you have any problems downloading the registration form, please call Alex Cameron at 604-738-3161 or email acameron@bcrugby.com
Evan Crawford is considered one of the most innovative and forward thinking coach educators in the modern game. As the Head of Coach Development for the RFU, Crawford has been an integral part of the coaching structure that lead to victory over Australia at the 2003 Rugby World Cup.
Crawford will serve as the lead clinician for the Saturday Coaching Clinic, where he will focus on Continuity and Decision Making in the Modern Game. With on-field and off-field sessions, Crawford will address and display the recent coaching techniques he employs and present the latest RFU coach materials. Crawford will also provide insight in to the modern coaching direction to focus on empowering players to make decisions based on situations on the pitch.
“We must encourage our athletes to seek continuity as opposed to contact. We must coach attack as opposed to defense and encourage heads-up play rather than prescribed game plans,” explained Crawford. “While in British Columbia, I look forward to sharing what I have learned in my coaching career, as well as the innovative coach development tools utilized by leading coaches in our modern game.”
In addition to the coaching clinic held at St. George’s School in Vancouver, BC Rugby will run Part 1 of the competency based (CBET) “Introduction to Competition” Course will run on Sunday, January 22nd, 2005. This new course replaces both the old NCCP Level 1 and 2 Theory and Technical components.
BC Rugby Coaching Clinic & Course Certification - January 2006
Day 1: Saturday, January 21st – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Continuity & Decision Making in the Modern Game, with Evan Crawford
Includes Multi Media Presentations and Practical On-Field Sessions
Day 2: Sunday, January 22nd – 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
NCCP CBET “Introduction to Competition” Part 1
BC Rugby Coaching Clinic & Course Certification
“Continuity and Decision Making in the Modern Game”
Featuring Evan Crawford, RFU Head of Coach Development
Saturday, January 21st and Sunday, January 22nd, 2006
St. George’s School
4175 West 29th, Vancouver
British Columbia
Option 1: Continuity and Decision Making in the Modern Game Clinic… $95#
Saturday Sessions with Evan Crawford
Option 2: NCCP CBET Introduction to Competition Course… $140#
Sunday Certification Sessions
Option 3: Clinic and Course Combo…$185#
All Saturday and Sunday Sessions
#Late fee of $30 on all bookings after January 14, 2006
Lunch will be provided for all participants
BC Rugby Mentor Coaching Series featuring current Wallaby International, Matt Dunning
posted Dec 2 2005
BCRU press release
The British Columbia Rugby Union invites you to an evening with Wallaby Prop Matt Dunning. This is the first in a series of BCRU Mentor Coach evenings. It will be an opportunity for all players, referees and coaches to interact with a player involved at the very highest levels of the game. There is no charge to BC Rugby members for the evening’s activities.
Although Matt has appeared in a Rugby World Cup Final, he is probably best known as brother to Canada’s own Casey and Josh Dunning of the Men’s National and U21 teams respectively!
After making his Test debut in the Rugby World Cup against Namibia and then coming on as a replacement in the Final against England, Matt Dunning went on to play in 11 of the 12 Tests in 2004, as a replacement at either loosehead or tighthead prop.
Bursting onto the Super 12 scene with some individual brilliance in 2001 and 2002, Dunning has since fine-tuned his scrummaging and mobility around the ground. His enthusiasm and commitment to improvement this season has seen him push for a regular starting spot with the Wallabies.
He started in every match for the Waratahs on their way to the Super 12 finals this year and has just come off the Wallabies European tour.
Matt is a very likable individual and is looking forward to a fairly informal environment in BC where he can take some questions, tell a few stories and pass on some useful tips for front rowers young and old. There will be lots of time to ask him about the Rugby World Cup Final in 2003, his 0 drop-goal record in Super 12, why the press picks on him, and England’s Andrew Sheridan!
Front row members of Canada Men’s national team who have just returned from their matches in Europe will join Matt.
Matt Dunning Victoria Session
Sunday Dec.4th, 6pm- 9pm
The Castaway Wanderers Clubhouse
714 Discovery St., Victoria
250.385.1984
Matt Dunning Vancouver Session
Wednesday December 7th, 6pm -9pm
Red Lion Bar and Grill, proud supporter of BC Rugby!
Located at 2427 Marine Dr. in Dunderave Village, West Vancouver
604.926.8838
CBET-Introduction to Competition Level Coaching Course at Nanaimo Hornets Rugby Club (Dover Rd, Nanaimo) on Sunday December 4th 2005 COURSE CANCELLED DUE TO SNOW
[ed. received the following from Dave Mays "the CBET course in Nanaimo this weekend has been cancelled due to a snow covered field, with forecast snow and freezing conditions"]
Dear Rugby Coach, teacher, manager or rugby enthusiast,
BC Rugby is pleased to announce the NEW CBET (Competency Based Education Training) introduction to competition course. This replaces the old NCCP level 1-2 technical course.
The course is based on your competencies as a coach on the practice field delivering the coaching materials, not just your knowledge of the game.
Any coaches who are delivering any form of contact practices to their athletes, like scrummaging, rucking or tackling, should legally have this coaching qualification for liability purposes, in case of injuries whilst coaching contact related exercises.
The course will be held at Nanaimo Hornets Rugby Club (Dover Rd, Nanaimo) on Sunday December 4th 2005 at 9am and will finish around 3.30pm with a lunch break in between.
Please bring suitable clothing for outdoor practices and a lunch.
If you have an interest in attending, please confirm as soon as possible as we have to a certain amount of participants to present this course.
Thanks in advance!
Yours Sincerely
David Mays
North Vancouver Island Rugby Development Officer
BC Rugby
Pacificsport BC
Tel; 250 755 6808
Fax; 250 390 2133
Email; dmays@bcrugby.com
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