HRFC Performance Review of Current Rugby Roles & Processes “The Committee of HRFC have set a strategic objective of gaining promotion to the National League within two years and retaining our position thereafter.”

Summary of Review HRFC current RUGBY Structures The Roles and Responsibilities of our RUGBY Board Player Recruitment, Retention and Development Areas of Investment & Opportunity Recommendations & Proposals for the shape of our RUGBY set-up for

Working Group Chairman – David Laidlaw HRFC DoR Cliff Livingston HRFC Vice President – Peter Brownlee Independent – Eamon John Independent – Grant McKelvey Process to Date 3 x Group Meetings Survey (Past Players / Current Players / Coaches / Supporters / Parents / Interested Parties Collation / Summary & Key Messages / Rugby Recommendations

Key Messages (Non Playing Members) What do you think is good about the Club? Heritage - Achievements over many seasons Strong Presence in the community. Well organised mini sections with dedicated coaches and organisers that you see week in week out. Friendly folk – Welcoming What is needed to improve the Club? Recruitment of Ambitious Players Increase in Playing Numbers Definitive succession planning across all aspects of the club (Playing Squad & Coaches) Improve Experience of Social Membership to increase Support & Volunteer Numbers What do you perceive as success for the Club? To remain a Premier 1, 2, or 3 standard rugby club. Return to the National League Winning and a successful first 15. Representation in every age group in the Edinburgh league system To develop a loyal playing squad that want to be part of the club from Mini’s to Youth to Senior Club. Keep the kids interested and keep the mini/junior numbers up. Players progress to representative rugby from youth levels to professional ranks. Strengthen Club’s relationship with the local community

Haddington RFC Governance as Feb 2012

HRFC Hon President SecretaryTreasurerFix Sec Vice Pres / Rugby 1 st XV Head Coach DoR Vice Pres (Off – Field) General x 4 HRFC Pres Proposed Haddington RFC Governance

Haddington RFC – Rugby Department

Summary & Proposals Create a Rugby Dept to Prioritise at Raising Standards of Play Director of Rugby Position responsible for P4 – U16 1 st XV Head Coach Responsible for U18 – Senior Playing Squad (Advertised Internally & Externally) 1 st XV Assist Coach advertised Internally & Externally Strategic & Targeted Recruitment of 5 x senior players (1 as a Player Coach to play & Assist Coach at 1 st XV) Short Term Goals for Senior Playing Squad – National League Rugby Playing Budget Agreed through Close season

Summary & Proposals Medium & Long Term Goals for P4 – U16 – Development & Skill Improvement Focused Mission Statement / Aims of the Club agreed for all levels Rugby Technical Leads at Midi & Mini level responsible for Playing Standards Clear Roles & Responsibilities agreed for all Positions Above Retention of Current HRFC Development Officer a Priority Club Coach Coordinator Role responsible for all Coach Education Information Committee of HRFC to address clear & genuine off field concerns raised in questionnaire feedback