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OC'S Mini & Youth Receive the RFU Seal of Approval

Old Colfeians RFC has been awarded the RFU's Mini and Youth Seal of Approval accreditation for the standard of its provision of rugby for young players.

The RFU introduced the Seal of Approval programme in association with Sport England and the Clubmark scheme in 2002 to recognise clubs in reaching standards required in the development of rugby for young people and to plan for the long term sustainability of the club. Clubs are assessed by the RFU and must demonstrate evidence of good practice in areas such as club management, player development, child protection, sports equity and coaching, refereeing and volunteering. The club has worked closely with Matt Mitchell, their Rugby Development Officer, whose primary role is to support clubs in developing the provision for players. The RFU's Community Rugby director Andrew Scoular said: "This accreditation will show all those with an interest in rugby and sports development that Old Colfeians is providing its young people with a safe, well-organised and enjoyable environment in which to learn and play rugby." Old Colfeians have been working towards the Seal of Approval status for 18 months and now have over 300 children from under 7s through to u18s under the guidance of its coaches training and playing every Sunday morning. For more information or for any youngster wishing to join, visit www.ocrfc.co.uk , then click on Minis & Juniors. From 6 - 16, new players with experience, some experience or complete novices will always be made welcome.

Date: Fri 27th Aug, 2010Author: M&J's

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