Appendix A
Appendix A — Season Welcome Pack
Issued to every new player and family at the start of the season: welcome, offer, membership and expectations.
Handbook pages 49, 50, 51, 52
Welcome to GHA Rugby Club. Whether this is your first season or your tenth, we are delighted to have you as part of our community.
Our mission is simple: to become Scotland's leading community rugby club — from Minis to the Premiership. We believe rugby should be enjoyable, inclusive and developmental. We want every player to make friends, learn valuable life skills, develop as a rugby player and build a lifelong connection with the game.
GHA was formed through the coming together of three proud rugby communities — Clarkston, Hutchesons FPs and Old Aloysians — and provides rugby for boys, girls, youth, adult and social players.
Our Values
- Respect — for teammates, coaches, opponents, referees & volunteers
- Enjoyment — rugby should be fun
- Development — become the best version of yourself
- Inclusion — rugby is for everyone
- Community — we are stronger together
Our Rugby Offer
- Rugby Nursery ages 3–5 (in development)
- Mini Rugby P1–P7
- Youth Rugby S1–S6
- Senior Rugby 18+
- Refereeing & Volunteering
- Tartan Touch & non-traditional formats
Membership Benefits
- Coaching by qualified GHA coaches
- Playing kit provided as part of membership
- Insurance through Scottish Rugby affiliation
- Access to Club facilities & free food on match days
- S&C, filmed matches & performance support (older groups)
- Progression through GHA & Scottish Rugby pathways
Communications
- SPOND — fixtures, availability, selection, training, events
- WhatsApp — operational updates & general communication
What we expect from players
- Respect teammates, coaches, officials & opponents
- Attend regularly where possible & try their best
- Support teammates & represent GHA positively
What we expect from parents
- Support all players; respect coaches & officials
- Encourage effort and enjoyment; allow coaches to coach
- Support Club values
Selection Philosophy: selection may consider attendance, commitment, availability and welfare. It is not based solely on ability, and GHA does not stream players before Open Competition stage. Our objective is long-term development and retention.
Concerns or Complaints: speak to the Lead Coach first. If further support is needed: Minis Operations Manager (Minis) or Director of Youth Rugby (Youth). Safeguarding concerns follow Club safeguarding procedures.
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