PLAYING OUT OF AGE GRADE

 

Note:  The process taken below is only for Youth Rugby (U13 – U18).  Players who are U12 & below can only play out their age grade subject to the Rugby Continuum Regulations (U7 – U12) which are separate to the Schools & Youth Regulations.

 

In Youth Rugby the decision to allow a young person to play out of age grade lies with the person in the best position to assess all the relevant circumstances.

 

Full Name:
Age:				Date of Birth:	___/ ___ / _____
Chronological Age Grade:				Proposed Age Grade:
				(If adult rugby state “ADULT”)
Playing Position:
Reason to play the player out of Age Grade:
Proposed by:
Role in relation to the player:

 

Declaration:

 

1.      We certify that all the information on this form is correct and agree to play the above player out of age grade in line with the Schools & Youth Regulations. 

2.      We accept that the ultimate consideration must be for the welfare and safety of the player and those with whom he will be playing.

3.      We confirm that there has and will be clear communication with all those involved in and affected by the decision. 

4.      We have taken into consideration the following aspect when making the decision:

i. The physical development of the individual and his playing colleagues
ii. The skill level and experience of the individual
iii. The individual’s playing position in the team
iv. The competitive standard of the particular match and playing conditions

Youth/Mini Chairman or Headmaster		Child Welfare Officer		Parent / Guardian
Date:		Date:		Date: