Otago Rugby Union eNewsletter

Editorial

Good afternoon Otago supporters. The gears are churning and all things are go in community rugby this weekend. The Southern and Country Premier Competition kicks off on Saturday along with the final round of Pre Season for Metro. You can check out the draws and results by clicking here. Scroll down below to check out the season previews for your favourite Southern & Country prem teams!

We are super excited to announce that our 2022 Bunnings NPC Otago Season Memberships will be going on sale next week! This year's membership comes with your own seat to our 5 home games and the opportunity to secure your seat to the All Blacks v Ireland Test Match! Members who sign up prior to the 2nd of May will also receive access to pre sales allowing them to purchase extra Test tickets before sales go out to the public. Keep an eye on our social media next week for Season Membership notifications.

If the kids are looking for some rugby to spice up their holidays, we are holding a free event at Forsyth Barr Stadium next week! More details on this and more in the articles below.

We are super excited to be gearing up for the 2022 rugby season and have created a little tool box to help get you started. Check out our links below for all things Community Rugby!

TOOLS FOR YOUR 2022 RUGBY SEASON

Want to see the latest Community Rugby Updates
Or looking for those Forms and Documents
Check out all you need to know for Junior Rugby
What about brushing up on Laws & Education
And to find your nearest club and contacts head to our Club Directory

CLICK HERE

How To Register

Step 1: Complete an online coaching form

Step 2: Upload your My Vaccine Pass

Step 3: Select a course to attend on your registration form (when dates become available)

Step 4: For Rugby Smart coaches only, your registration includes an online learning quiz (Allow 10 - 15mins).

Step 5: Attend a workshop from the dates in the calendar below

**Course dates may change due to Covid-19 situation**

Please also visit our Coaching page on our website for more information

Any questions email: aaron.callghan@orfu.co.nz

Otago Rugby Premier Competition Applicable Law Changes for 2022 (WRLV/EDSLVs)

As previously advised last year, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) is enhancing the safety and appeal of the sport in 2022, with an expansive range of Experimental Domestic Safety Law Variations (EDSLVs) being rolled out in school and club rugby next season.

The changes, which were approved by the NZR Board in late August, were developed following a series of trials and workshops in 2021, and are part of NZR’s ongoing commitment to improving participant’s experiences, safety, and the appeal of the game.

Click here and scroll down to see the Otago Rugby Premier Competition Applicable Law Changes for 2022 (WRLV/EDSLVs) that will be used in Metro, Southern and Central Premier Competitions from 1 January 2022.

New Zealand Rugby's 2022 community rugby volunteer recruitment campaign "Reffing Rewards" focusses primarily on referee recruitment but also with a secondary focus on coaches and volunteers.

This campaign aligns with the “Big Little Moments” theme that carries through all NZRs Community Rugby campaigns, and has a goal of getting new referees, coaches, and managers to register for the 2022 season, and encouraging people to ‘put their hand up’ to support their club or school. This ‘Rewards’ campaign celebrates the contribution of referee’s/coaches/volunteers by showing how rewarding it is both for the individual, and for the community.

To find out more click here: https://bit.ly/3wbAkY6