Strategic Objective #2.1: | |
The Hong Kong Rugby Union (HKRU) has highlighted in its 2020-2023 Strategic Plan the need to retain individuals in the game by “striving to provide a top class, safe and engaging experience wherever rugby is played”. The development of a club accreditation scheme is one of five strategic objectives endeavouring to “provide a top-class [rugby] experience”. | Using the market research findings, and referencing global models, agree on best practice for Union and clubs and schools in Hong Kong context, and develop an associated accreditation system (to be achieved by the end of the 2020/21 season). |
The HKRU recognises the hard work clubs undertake to develop rugby in their local communities, and as specified in the Strategic Plan, are committed to supporting clubs achieve accreditation. Numerous resources, including document templates, workshops and courses have been developed to assist clubs achieve accreditation with the least amount of burden on the club and its volunteers. | Strategic Objective #2.4: |
Develop a pathway to assist clubs and schools to achieve accreditation – workshops, seminars, etc (to be achieved by the end of the 2019/20 season). |
The Hong Kong Rugby Union Club Accreditation Scheme consists of a single level of accreditation that certifies that a club has met the established standards set out for an accredited club. |
Specific accreditation criteria have been established for Senior, Youth and Mini clubs/sections, which can be found outlined in Tables 1, 2 and 3 respectively. |
If a club consists of two or more sections and wishes to be fully accredited, they will be required to apply for accreditation for all relevant sections e.g. both Mini and Youth sections. |
The established standards or accreditation criteria can be categorized by five pillars: | |
01 |
PLAYER WELFARE![]() |
02 |
COACHING![]() |
03 |
PLAYER PATHWAYS![]() |
04 |
MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE![]() |
05 |
TEAMS![]() |
To attain accreditation, all accreditation criteria within the pillars must be achieved. However, please note that criteria pertaining to the “Teams” pillar will be waived for the 2021/22 season. Clubs will apply for accreditation via the SportsTG system and will be able to maintain their accreditation status by updating relevant information on an annual basis e.g. providing a current list of qualified coaches. |
To assist clubs achieve accreditation with the least amount of burden to the club and its volunteers, the HKRU have developed document templates that clubs may refer to and alter to suit their unique circumstances. In addition, the HKRU will provide workshops and courses to help clubs fulfill other relevant criteria e.g. HKRU Child Safeguarding Officer Workshop for individuals wishing to serve as Child Safeguarding Officers.
DOCUMENT TEMPLATES |
All clubs / sections |
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Senior clubs / sections |
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Youth and mini clubs / sections |
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WORKSHOPS |
All clubs/sections |
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Youth and mini clubs / sections |
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COURSES |
All clubs / sections |
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Mini clubs / sections |
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The following is a suggested flow chart for clubs to attain accreditation:
TABLE 01 |
01 PLAYER WELFARE![]() |
First Aid |
Safeguarding |
Education |
02 COACHING![]() |
04 MANAGEMENT & GOVERNANCE![]() |
Constitution/Articles of Association |
Bookkeeping |
Governance |
Mission Statement/Strategic Plan |
Player Registration |
05 TEAMS![]() |
TABLE 02 |
01 PLAYER WELFARE![]() |
First Aid |
Safeguarding |
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Education |
02 COACHING![]() |
Education |
03 PLAYER PATHWAYS![]() |
04 MANAGEMENT & GOVERNANCE![]() |
Constitution/Articles of Association |
Bookkeeping |
Governance |
Mission Statement/Strategic Plan |
Player Registration |
05 TEAMS![]() |
TABLE 03 |
01 PLAYER WELFARE![]() |
First Aid |
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Safeguarding |
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Education |
02 COACHING![]() |
Education |
03 PLAYER PATHWAYS![]() |
04 MANAGEMENT & GOVERNANCE![]() |
Constitution/Articles of Association |
Bookkeeping |
Governance |
Mission Statement/Strategic Plan |
Player Registration |
05 TEAMS![]() |