Kids Pathway Presentation 13 December 2010 Melbourne

Two-Year Pathway Review TimelineMilestonesOutcomes 2009 JanuaryTwo-year review commissionedProject scope & plan developed NovemberOne-year outcomes reported Current state of play identified across Australia 2010 SeptemberWhite paper publishedTwo-year outcomes & recommendations NovemberFinal report published Overview of agreed 2011 Kids Pathway across Australia DecemberFinal report summary publishedOverview including laws re-write 2011 January National roll-out of new Kids Pathway Collateral, education & training for schools and clubs NovemberReview of roll-outLesson learnt and improvements to be made

Support for Recommendations U6U7U8U9U10U11U12 ACT  NSW  ** ** QLD  WA  VIC -  -  -  SA -  -  -  NT  -  -  - TAS  Supports the recommendation for this age-group in ** Supports the trial of the recommendation for this age-group in school and club competitions during Recommendation not considered for this age-group as competition is not conducted.

Modified Games U7 to U12 in Victoria GAMESU7U8U10U12 Game Style 7-a-side Tag 7-a-side Tackle 10-a-side Tackle 15-a-side Tackle Skills Focus Evasion and Tag Catch and Pass Running Scoring Tries Enjoyment Tackle Ruck Maul Attack Defence Positional Awareness Kick in General Play Contested Scrum and Line-out Playing Area1/4 field1/2 field Full field Playing Time2 x 15mins 2 x 20 mins2 x 25 mins

Under 7 No offside vs 5m offside 45% more player activity in no offside walla 17% more tries and 43% more evasion and ball handling per player No offside allows increased time and space for continuity in attack PassRunTagTryPlayer Activity Under 7 – 5m offside686<120 Under 7 – No offside

Under 8 7-a-side vs 10-a-side Player activity in pilots increased by 31% 50% more tries and 70% more evasion and ball handling per player 92% of parents said their child enjoyed the pilot and was highly involved 88% of coaches and 85% of parents said the pilot should be rolled out nationally PassRunTackleRuckMaulPlayer TriesPlayer Activity Under 8 – 10-a-side25423<116 Under 8 – 7-a-side

Under 12 Lifting vs no lifting X 50% of lineout lifting analysed at rep level was incorrect – ie. use of underhand grips and wrong type of lifts X 66% of line-outs with lifting analysed at rep level was unsuccessful – ie. lost possession X Lifting requires players to lift approximately 40kg to a height of m with correct technique, control and stability X Inexperienced teams choose to lift the shorter, lighter player, and not the taller jumper For successful player development, effective jumping and throwing should precede liftinglifting AUS NZSAENGIREWALSCOT Lineout – Lifting Yes (U13) No (U14)YesNo (U15) No (U13) Scrum – Contested YesNoYesYes (6)No Yes (6)

Major changes for Victoria U7 No offside at the tag Scrums and lineouts included U8 7-a-side tackle with ruck and maul No kick for touch option following a penalty Tap restart after a try scored to non-scoring team U10 Coaches are not allowed on the field beyond the first half of the season No kick for touch option following a penalty Tap restart after a try is taken by non-scoring team U12 2 x 25min halves No.8 moves allowed

2011 TryRugby Kids Pathway Benefits Age-appropriate skill development and game-styles Improved duty of care and governance Accessible education and development programs Powerful brand and marketing message