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Contents

Appendix L

Appendix L: Annual Youth Rugby Calendar

A rhythm to the season: from pre-season planning in July to the end-of-season review in June.

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JUL: Pre-Season Prep

Coach & volunteer recruitment, onboarding, annual planning

AUG: Season Launch

Welcome Packs & parent comms; onboarding; pre-season coaches meeting

SEP: Season Underway

Attendance monitoring; recruitment; volunteer engagement

OCT: Tour Planning

Tour expressions of interest; kit orders; initial fundraising

NOV: Development Review

Player retention, attendance & volunteer review

DEC: Mid-Season Checkpoint

Coaching, player welfare & recruitment review

JAN: New Year Activity

Festival & tour planning; recruitment

FEB: Mid-Season Review

YRC review; coach feedback; retention review

MAR: Succession Planning

Coach & volunteer pipeline; handover planning

APR: End-of-Season Planning

Awards, progression & coach review prep

MAY: Awards & Recognition

End-of-season awards; volunteer & player recognition

JUN: Season Review

Handovers, retention analysis, exit surveys, lessons; review meeting

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