for the BC High School Girls' Rugby Association
written, June 1, 1993
last updated on June 1, 2015
Part #1: Girls' High School Rugby Guidelines
- Contribute toward the improvement of the health, fitness and general welfare of all individuals taking part in the program.
- Engage a maximum number of students in both the activity and administrative areas of the program.
- Encourage all student-athletes to make a contribution to the general education program of the school.
- Encourage all student-athletes to reach their full academic and educational potential.
- Ensure that loss of instructional time be kept to a minimum while offering appropriate competitive opportunities.
- Ensure that the safety and welfare of all student-athletes should always be paramount. Adequate protective equipment and safety precautions should be utilized for all practices, training sessions and interschool competitions.
- Recommend that each student-athlete have an annual medical examination prior to participating during that school year.
- Recommend that each student-athlete and parent / legal guardian be advised to carry appropriate insurance coverage. Each individual that participates in the BCHSGRA structure will be insured through the British Columbia Rugby Union and Rugby Canada.
- Promote the highest ideals of fair play by coaches, student- athletes, students and spectators in accordance with the BCHSGRA Codes of Conduct.
- Encourage coaches to report unsportsmanlike conduct and misbehaviour to the School Administrator, Zone Co-Coordinator and the Executive of the BCHSGRA as soon as possible
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Part #1: Girls' High School Rugby Guidelines
Part #2: Community Coach Guidelines
Part #3: Coach's Responsibilities
Part #4: Penalties for Violations
Part #5: Procedures for Dealing with a Coach's Ejection
Part #6: Team Eligibility
Part #7: Tier Classification
Part #8: Student Eligibility
Part #9: Number of Years of Eligibility
Part #10: Student Transfers