Mini Rugby Section

Health & Safety

SAFETY

All coaches have completed - or are in the process of completing - coaching courses run by the Scottish Rugby Union (SRU). A major aspect of these courses is to ensure the safety of your children when playing rugby. We have first aid boxes at Raeburn Place to deal with minor injuries. At both our own and away tournaments, there is generally additional first aid support provided by St John’s Ambulance Service, or similar, and also a doctor. All coaches have submitted Disclosure Scotland forms and operate in accordance with the club’s child protection policy. If you have any queries regarding safety advice and measures, please contact Kevin Troup.

Please note that coaches do not take a register of attendance at training, so parents/carers remain responsible for their children. We encourage parents to stay and socialise if they are in any doubt about their children’s continued attendance throughout a training session.

MEDICAL INFORMATION

If your child has a relevant medical condition please advise Kevin Troup who will communicate with the relevant coaches to ensure that it is taken into consideration when planning your child’s participation in a training session.

INSURANCE

The SRU’S insurance policy will cover paid-up members when playing and being coached at Raeburn Place and when playing on behalf of the club at tournaments.

It is, therefore, important that players pay their membership fees as early as possible and before tournaments commence. Selection will be based upon membership as a first criterion.

The Mini’s President, Kevin Troup, can provide details of the Club’s insurance cover.