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.

Handbook pages 87, 88


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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