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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