The Gogledd Coaching Forum

Level One Course

2008-12-12T08:22:00.000Z

There is a Level One course set to be run on Sunday 25th January, Saturday 31st January and Sunday 1st February. This was set up at Bangor University and primarily for the students there. At present, the numbers confirmed are not high enough to allow the course to go ahead. I need to confirm numbers in next day or 2, so if there is anyone who would like to, and would be available to, attend the course, could you please let me know accordingly. The course costs £120.00, is over 3 full days and includes the new Rugby Ready safety course. In view of the timescale, it may be easier to contact me by phone on 07733 013060.

Thanks

Tim

UKCC Level Two Coaching

2008-10-02T10:25:00.001+01:00

There will be a UKCC Level Two held on the following dates:-

Rugby Ready� ( for those candidates who have not undertaken prior to course )�� -� Monday 1st December 2008� 6.30 – 9.30 venue to be confirmed.
Day 1�� -� Saturday 6th December 2008
Day 2�� -� Sunday 7th December 2008

Day 3� -� Saturday 17th January 2009
Day 4� -� Sunday 18th January 2009

Days 1 to 4 will be 9am till approximately 5pm and will probably be held at Coleg Llandrillo, Colwyn Bay. This will be confirmed shortly.

Cost of the course will be �220 to include Rugby Ready or �200 if Rugby Ready already undertaken.

�Application Forms and payment should be forwarded to myself at:-

Tim Hoare
Rugby Development Officer
Conwy County Borough Council
Leisure Services
Government Buildings
Dinerth Road
Colwyn Bay
LL28 4UL

Closing Date for receipt of Applications and payment is Thursday 6th November 2008. Only receipt of both prior to closing date will confirm attendance.

North Wales appointment by Union

2008-09-13T07:44:00.000+01:00

The Welsh Rugby Union have appointed Marc Roberts as their new regional performance manager in north Wales.
The announcement comes just days after the WRU announced it was to form a development region in the north.
Roberts has been promoted from within the Union's development structure.
"I am taking on this new role with a clear vision of helping to create a powerful development pathway for talented players from North Wales," said Roberts.
This season has seen the introduction of North Wales elite representative sides (Gogledd Cymru) at Under 16 and Under 18 level competing in the WRU regional age grade championship against regional teams from South Wales.
"There are a lot of excellent players in North Wales and they need to be able to achieve their full potential," added Roberts.
"I will be working closely with some excellent coaches and administrators here to identify, nurture and develop some players who will ultimately be able to compete for senior international honours for Wales."

North Wales Under 20's

2008-09-05T18:47:00.001+01:00

There will be a fully open session at Rhyl RFC on Sunday 14th September for all u20's age-group qualifying boys. Players should arrive 11.15am for 11.30am prompt start. This first session will be approx 3 hrs long. We are particularly interested in players with dob's of 1990 & '91.Whilst this is a fully open session for all qualifying age-group players we would ask that you do not encourage all players attend as that will result in avoidable disappointment for some and considerable time spent in simple fitness/skill analysis which we would prefer not to have to plan into the session. By all means encourage all players you feel have or are showing signs of the requisite skills, commitment and not least attitude, to present themselves for appraisal.With the NW u16's and u18's now receiving direct funding from the WRU in the south it is our duty to provide the same opportunity at u20 level to ensure we bring the skill levels to an acceptable point where we can supply quality "Gog's" to the forthcoming semi-pro NW senior side rather than "imports" or mediocre players. Every district game these two squads now play is watched directly by national squad selectors et al. We should not deny our u20's the same opportunity. Once we have a quality senior side you/your club will reap the benefits from the increased exposure the sport will receive. So your ongoing support in encouraging your "cream" to come to us would be greatly appreciated and, in the long term pay you dividends. It is a short sighted club/coach that does not encourage their players to covet this opportunity.Past performance or attendance is NOT a guarantee of entry to the new u20s! Quality, attitude and commitment are the only criteria. We do not care where the player comes from, just where he is going to go! We already have some quality enquiries to test the boys.If you do intend to recommend anyone then please, if possible, let me have their details well ahead of schedule:Name DOB 1st choice position 2nd choice position Contact number & email If there are any players not available on the 14th due to injury or other, prearranged commitments, which you think should be with us please advise us of their details or have them contact me directly.Please find my contact details for your files.T: 01978 750750F: 01978 720022M: 00447875534807E: neil_nwru@sewing.co.ukIf you are aware of any Youth coaches or key contacts in any clubs that should receive this email please forward it to them. If you have any objections or comments regarding this process please feel free to air them and let me have them by return. Kind regards & thank you againNeil Sissons.