Rugby (Flag)
Relative Risk: Low
Interschool Rugby (Flag)
Supervision
- On-site supervision is recommended following initial skill instruction and after all safety concerns have been emphasized.
- It is recommended that teachers/coaches attend the Safe Rugby clinics provided through Rugby Alberta and Rugby Canada.
Instructional Considerations
- Refer to Instructional Considerations for All Outdoor and Off-site Activities.
Equipment/Facilities
- Regulation rugby balls should be used.
- Goalposts must be padded if within the field of play.
- Collapsible, soft pylons or flags off the sidelines, should be used to mark corners, mid-line and 22 m (66’) line.
- Student athletes should use flags and belt types similar to those used for flag football.
- Please review International Rugby Board (IRB) bylaws and regulations at www.irb.ca
Specifically:
- IRB Law 4 - Players Equipment
- IRB Regulation 12 - Provisions Relating to Players Dress.
Last revised on 21 February, 2020.
Magnitude of Risk
Interschool athletic activities have been divided into three categories based on guidelines determined by the Sport Medicine Council of Alberta. These include higher magnitude of risk sports, medium magnitude of risk sports and lower magnitude of risk sports. Guidelines for determining risk level include assessing the nature of the sport in consideration of:
- Potential for injuries with severe consequences;
- Contact: person to person and person to equipment;
- Uniqueness of equipment used;
- Speed of action;
- Type of supervision required.
Although the magnitude of risk of injury is lower in some interschool athletic activities than in others, it is always in the best interest for teachers/coaches to document attendance and practice plans, and be prepared to handle injuries should they occur.
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