U6 RIPPA PARTICIPATON FRAMEWORK
NB: It was passed at WBOP meeting on 19th Feb 2018 that the rippa rugby new format will only be for under 6 this year and not U6 & U7.
Here is information about the new and improved Participation Framework for U6 Rippa rugby that was implemented in the Bay of Plenty in 2018.
To this point we have gone through the following process:
1.Observations of current framework, discussions with current coaches
2.Consultation with other RSO’s, NSO’s (team sports) and research
3.Meeting with JMC / JAB Chair People
4.Draft Framework presented
5.Pilot programme run in a primary school
6.Framework updated
To supplement this new Framework, BOP Rugby have developed some resources to support coaches (including video examples). The major goal is for everyone involved to have a massively positive experience.
Message from BOP Rugby:
Dear Coaches, Administrators and BOP Rugby stakeholders
2018 will see an updated participation framework for U6 Rippa Rugby. Improvements to the current model have been made to achieve the above vision. Below explains some details and rationale for the improvements.
PARTICIPATION FRAMEWORK & RATIONALE
Non-Negotiables:
1. Golden rule – All Playing All The Time: No kids standing watching (being substitutes). Kids love playing. They would never choose to sit and watch.
2. Squad size of 8-10: Manageable
3. Playing team: max of 5 on each team (when squad is split up to play mini-matches): More actions in the game. More running with ball, more opportunities to rip. Teams can play with less. E.g. 3 or 4 and the chance to swap players between teams to make it even is encouraged if needed.
4. Field size – 30m x 20m: Manageable space that is appropriate. Current field size is equivalent of adults playing 7-aside rugby on a 200m wide x 300m long pitch. More evasion, rips.
Recommendations:
5. No mid-week trainings: Takes pressure off coaches who are generally time poor and parents to get children to after school practices. Allow children to do 1 other activity during the week (non-rugby) and free up time for families to connect.
6. Remove travel: A possibility to play locally. There is no need to play a wide range of teams. This is up to the discretion of the Regional Competition Committees.
SATURDAY STRUCTURE: 60 MINUTES SESSION
The first 40mins is based on the Play / Teach / Play model. This means the team plays the game, and then Coach teaches through Skills Activities. Then play again.
10mins – Skill Activities
10mins – Own Game – team placed in 2 teams and play
10mins – Skill Activities
10mins – Own Game – team placed in 2 teams and play
20mins – Club game - play other club team on adjacent field (2 games happening at same time). ½ of one team play ½ of other team, then 10mins in switch around. 1 coach refs / manages each game.
WHERE TO FROM HERE
1. Regional Competition Committees to organise suitable venue, timetable, pitch set-up and communicate to clubs
2. BOP Rugby Coach Development team:
Rippa Rugby specific Coach Development Small Blacks Workshop (proposed date is Saturday 14th April – first Saturday of April school holidays)
Coach resource – video, Resource Booklet
Watch this link which may highlight rationale: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9Pc1vf_tlg
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