24 September: The full draw for the England v Romania, , (0700 BST) v France, , (0930 BST ) 2011 25 September: Fiji v Manu Samoa, Eden Park, Auckland (0330 BST) NORTH WALES RUGBY and those all-important Ireland v Russia, International Stadium (06 00 BST) Argentina v Scotland, Regional Stadium ( 0830 BST) UK kick-off times 26 September: Wales v Namibia, Stadium Taranaki, (07 30 BST) Rygbi Gogledd Cymru Rugby World Cup draw 2011 27 September: Canada v Japan, McLean Park, Napier (0500 BST) Pool A Italy v United States, Trafalgar Park, Nelson (0730 BST) New Zealand, France, , Canada, Japan DIARY DATES, VACANCIES, COURSES, FIXTURES ETC 28 September: Pool B Georgia v Romania, Arena Manawatu, (0730 BST) Argentina, England, Scotland, Georgia, Romania 30 September: Pool C UKCC LEVEL 2 v Manu Samoa, , N orth Shore (0830 YOUTH TEAM COACH , Ireland, Italy, Russia, United States BST) REQUIRED FOR 2011-12 COACHING COURSE Pool D 1 October: South Africa, Wales, Fiji, Manu Samoa, Namibia AT DINBYCH RFC IN NORTH WALES Australia v Russia, Nelson (0330 BST) France v Tonga, Wellington Regional Stadium (0600 B ST) The next UKCC Level Two Coaching course is England v Scotland, Eden Park, Auckland (0830 BST) WRU Level 2 Qualification preferable for this 16 to 19 year 9 September: old age group. taking place on 11th, 12th June and 9th, 10th July New Zealand v Tonga, Eden Park, Auckland (0930 BST) 2 October: 2011 at Coleg Llandrillo, Colwyn Bay. Argentina v Georgia, Arena Manawatu, Palmerston Nor th (0100 BST) 10 September: Ability to develop smooth links between the junior and senior New Zealand v Canada, Wellington Regional Stadium ( 0330 BST) Cost is £200 and closing date is 12th May 2011. Scotland v Romania, , Invercargil l (0200 BST) sections of the club and local High Schools desirable. Wales v Fiji, Stadium, Hamilton (0600 BST) Fiji v Namibia, Rotorua International Stadium (0430 BST) Ireland v Italy, Carisbrook, Dunedin (0830 BST) Please visit the link below to book your place and to France v Japan, North Harbour Stadium, North Shore (0700 BST) If interested and for more information contact: Argentina v England, Otago Stadium, Dunedin (0930 B ST) view the list of forthcoming coaching courses at all ------Terry Bryer on 01745 710471 or [email protected] levels in the North Wales area 11 September: Quarter-final One: 8 October Australia v Italy, North Harbour Stadium, Auckland (0430 BST) http://www.wrucoaching.co.uk/courses/region- Winner Pool C v Runner-up Pool D Ireland v United States, Stadium Taranaki, New Plym outh (0700 BST) (Wellington Regional Stadium, 0600 BST) Bethesda RFC require a Forwards events.asp?regionID=5 South Africa v Wales, Wellington Regional Stadium ( 0930 BST) Coach for next season Due to numbers we run 2 Level Two courses annually at 14 September: Quarter-final Two: 8 October Winner Pool B v Runner-up Pool A to be part of a successful team comprising:- director of present and the next is during the season in December Manu Samoa v Namibia, Rotorua International Stadium (0330 BST) ( Stadium, 0830 BST) rugby,Team Manager, Backs coach, Strength & Conditioning 2011 / January 2012. I would therefore encourage all Tonga v Canada, Northland Events Centre, Whangarei (0600 BST) coach and physio. The forwards coach will be an integral part of Scotland v Georgia, Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargil l (0830 BST) coaches to consider their requirements for next season. Quarter-final Three: 9 October this team and be primarily responsible for technical aspects of the We would encourage all coaches to look at Level Two, 15 September: Winner Pool D v Runner-up Pool C game relating to forward play. especially those working with Under 12 upwards. Russia v United States, Stadium Taranaki, New Plymo uth (0830 BST) (Wellington Regional Stadium, 0600 BST) This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced or aspiring coach to further develop a group of experienced and young We will be running some “Towards Level 3” workshops Quarter-final Four: 9 October 16 September: players. Summer through Autumn for those considering the 2012 New Zealand v Japan, , Hamilton (090 0 BST) Winner Pool A v Runner-up Pool B A level 2 or higher UKCC isdesirable, this position is unpaid. (Lancaster Park Stadium, 0830 BST) Level Three course intake. Anyone wishing to be considered who needs to undertake Level Two first 17 September: For more info contact Wil Sandison on 07768918572 Argentina v Romania, Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargi ll (0430 BST) Semi-final One: 15 October would need to attend this course. South Africa v Fiji, Wellington Regional Stadium (0 700 BST) Winner QF1 v Winner QF2 or email [email protected] Australia v Ireland, Eden Park, Auckland (0930 BST) (Eden Park, Auckland, 0900 BST) Any queries about the Level Two course or booking thereon, please contact Tim Hoare on 07795616579. 18 September: Semi-final Two: 16 October Wales v Manu Samoa, Waikato Stadium, Hamilton (0430 BST) Winner QF3 v Winner QF4 HEAD COACH England v Georgia, Otago Stadium, Dunedin (0700 BST ) (Eden Park, Auckland, 0900 BST) VACANCY AT COBRA France v Canada, McLean Park, Napier (0930 BST) Bronze final: 21 October The role requires the coach to organise the coachin g for the senior Loser SF1 v Loser SF2 If you have a vacancy at your club please 20 September: players and take charge of the 1st team on matchday s. This is an (Eden Park, Auckland, 0830 BST) Italy v Russia, Trafalgar Park, Nelson (0830 BST) excellent opportunity for an aspiring coach to deve lop a group of young email the details to [email protected] players with potential. The position is unpaid. and I’ll include it on the web-site and in 21 September: Final: 23 October Winner SF1 v Winner SF2 Tonga v Japan, Northland Events Centre, Whangarei ( 0830 BST) A Level 2 or higher UK coaching certificate is desi rable however no future issues of the newsletter. Also, if your (Eden Park, Auckland, 0900 BST) qualifications or previous experience is necessary. The Club club has anything happening during the 22 September: encourages and pays for Coaches to attain WRU accre dited coaching South Africa v Namibia, North Harbour Stadium, Nort h Shore (0900 BST) qualifications. ‘off-season’ please email the details and we’ll publicise it. 23 September: If your interested in the position contact the Club 's Australia v United States, Wellington Regional Stad ium (0930 BST) Chairman Tony Evans on (01938) 810432. www.nwru.co.uk DIARY DATES The tournament will be open to teams with players Thinking of going on the Level 2 Course Home Study Tasks aged over 35 years of age. The games will be 10 a which is advertised on the front page and - Task 3 Codes of Behaviour side (with 5 man scrums). wondering what it involves? - Task 4 Dealing with Accidents and Injuries Sunday, 8th May, 2011 If you are interested in entering a team, please can - Task 5 Laws of the Game WWRU Cup Semi Final at Llanidloes RFC you reply to organiser Jon Casemore by e-mail to - Task 6 Child Protection in Sport Caernarfon Ladies v Tylorstown Ladies [email protected] or by ringing The following information is taken from - Task 9 Risk Assessment / Health & Safety 07837560236. the WRU Web-site but if you need any - Task 10 The Coaching Log Experience Tuesday, 10th May, 2011 further information or clarification - Task 12 Nutrition For WRU Division Two North Sunday, 15th May, 2011 - Task 13 Gather information to organise Coaching Machynlleth v Llanidloes please contact Tim Hoare on WRU Division Two North 07795616579. Sessions Abergele v Welshpool - Task 14 Player Development Wednesday, 11th May, 2011 - Task 16 Skill Analysis WRU Division Two North Sunday, 15th May, 2011 Tim Hoare Coaching Denbigh v Welshpool COBRA Junior Presentation Fun Day WRU North Wales Coach Development - Coaching Practical (8-10 sessions) Abergele v COBRA Manager Tuesday, 17th May, 2011 Wednesday, 11th May, 2011 Bala RFC Annual General Meeting followed by 2 Days On-Course: NORTH WALES JUNIOR ASSOCIATION Plas Coch Hotel, 7.30pm start Certificate in Coaching Rugby Union - WRU MEETING at Denbigh RFC - 7.30pm start Level 2 (UKCC L2CCRU) Assessment Important issues on the agenda include: The Wednesday, 18th May, 2011 - Internal Assessment of Home Study unhealthy rise of reported indiscipline incidents in North Wales Intermediate Cup Final at Dolgellau Aims - Review of Session Plans North Wales, Registration & Transfer protocols for RFC 7.15pm Building on the Level 1 Certificate (UKCC - Laws Test next season, Report from Tim Hoare on Pathway Llanidloes v Menai Bridge L1CCRU) the course develops greater depth of - Practical Session issues. knowledge of the game of rugby union and the Saturday, 21st May, 2011 principles and practice of safe, ethical and effective Practical Friday, 13th May, 2011 Llanidloes RFC Annual Dinner management and coaching of players of all ages. - Positional Skills Bala RFC Annual Dinner at Bala Golf Club The course qualifies the coach to 'Prepare for, - Individual sub-unit & unit Saturday, 21st May, 2011 deliver and review coaching session(s)'. The course - Advanced Team Skills Friday, 13th May, 2011 Mold RFC Summer Ball at Beaufort Park Hotel is a modular course made up of the following units: - Understanding the Game Llanidloes RFC Junior Presentation Evening Wednesday, 25th May, 2011 Unit 1 - Rugby Union Coaching Principles and Theory Saturday, 14th May, 2011 Dinbych RFC Mini/Junior Annual General Meeting Ethics Laws of the Game Test / Discussion North Wales Cup Final - 3pm kick-off Unit 2 - Plan Rugby Union Coaching Sessions - Player Development Nant Conwy v Bro Ffestiniog at Colwyn Bay Wednesday, 25th May, 2011 Unit 3 - Conduct Rugby Union Coaching Sessions - Effective Evaluation of Sessions Please note this is a league/cup double header Pembrokeshire Cup Final - venue to be confirmed - Motivation Aberystwyth v Crymych (All units are mandatory) - Action Planning North Wales Plate Final - 1pm kick-off Course Format: Mold v Llandudno at Colwyn Bay Friday, 27th May, 2011 Entry Requirements: Candidates must be over 18 Caernarfon RFC Annual General Meeting 2 x 2 Days On-Course: years of age before certification. This is due to the WRU Division Two North Clubhouse, 7.30pm start level of autonomy and responsibility of a qualified COBRA v Bangor Practical coach of Rugby Union operating at this level. Dolgellau v Rhyl Saturday, 28th May, 2011 - Handling Llanidloes v Denbigh Clwyd Cup Final at Denbigh RFC - Running Course Arrangements / Outline Newtown v Machylleth Ruthin 2nds v Colwyn Bay 2nds - Kicking - The course is 69hrs in duration (30hrs on course, - Contact 33hrs home study, 6hrs assessment) NW Youth League North Wales Youth Cup Final - to be confirmed - Continuity - The course is a competence based course and Llandudno v Newtown - Restarts involves on-course appraisal - The course involves both classroom and outdoor Saturday, 14th May, 2011 If you have an event happening in May at your Theory practical sessions. Coaches are expected to VETERANS’ 10s TOURNAMENT AT DINBYCH club and it isn’t listed, please email me the details - Fitness participate fully in all activities RUGBY CLUB and I’ll include it on the North Wales web-site and - Communication - Lunch and refreshments will be provided on all Clwb Rygbi Dinbych (Denbigh RFC) will be in future issues of the Newsletter - - Coaching Styles courses hosting a Veterans' 10s tournament to celebrate the [email protected] - Effective Coaching first anniversary of the establishment of the Club's - Warm up / Warm down Course Cost: £200.00 (Cheques payable to Welsh Veteran XV. www.nwru.co.uk Rugby Union Ltd). followed by Home Study / Log Book: