How to get amongst GrassRoots Rugby in 2023!

The 2023 season is almost upon us. Now is the time for all Coaches and Referees to swing into action and get the "admin" completed - Registration and RugbySmart. These are two critical components which are compulsory for rugby to get underway, and RugbySmart in particular is a programme developed alongside ACC which has has immense success over the past 20+ years in reducing rugby injuries.

No longer "Same-old Same-old"....

NEW in 2023, RugbySmart now just has ONE component to complete. Either: 

• Online eLearning modules (link sent when you register), or
• Online Webinar (register here), or
• In-Person Practical Workshop (select date on your registration form)

The variety of courses and dates should mean everyone can complete RugbySmart in time for the season, and prepared to make our game safer and enjoyable for its participants.,

If you've selected either the Webinar or Practical Workshop option, check out the dates below, and put one into your calendar NOW! Attend one sooner than later, don't leave it up to chance to attend the last scheduled course! Non-completion could mean loss of competition points (coaches) or not being appointed to games (referees), so let's be sure not let down the players and get this done in the next couple of weeks.

Coach Registrations links and updated Course dates are found at boprugby.co.nz/coach-registration-courses. Referee Registrations are found at boprugby.co.nz/referee-registration

ONLINE WEBINAR RUGBYSMART OPTIONS

Select this option on your registration form then book a sport on your preferred date via NZR's website - click here

• Wednesday 15th March 7pm
• Sunday 2nd April. 7pm
• Wednesday 5th April, 7pm (RugbySmart for Match Officials)
• Sunday 16th April 7pm
• Wednesday 3rd May 7pm

PRACTICAL WORKSHOP RUGBYSMART OPTIONS

Select this option on your registration form then show up 15mins prior to start time.

RugbySmart + Steamers Coaches Roadshow (Senior Coaches, Any Referees)

• WBOP Monday 27th February, 6pm @ BOPRU / Blake Park, Mt Maunganui 
• CBOP Wednesday 1st March, 6pm @ Whakarewarewa Rugby Club
• EBOP Wednesday 8th March, 6pm @ Rugby Park Whakatane

RugbySmart with Coaching Teenagers (Secondary School Coaches, Any Referees)

• CBOP Monday 3rd April 3:30pm @ Rotorua Boys High School
• EBOP Monday 3rd April 6pm @ Rugby Park Whakatane
• WBOP Wednesday 5th April @ Adams High Performance Centre, Mt Maunganui (BOPRU HQ)