Lockdown Support

We have created a one-stop support centre to help rugby clubs through lockdown. We will continue to update our resources in this area so please keep checking back. If you can’t find the information you need on the pages below, please visit the Club Support Helpdesk or contact us via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we will respond as quickly as we can.

A reminder of Government lockdown guidance can be found here and a reminder of funding support available can be found here.

FACILITIES

PITCH MAINTENANCE 

www.englandrugby.com/groundsmenconnected - RGC - register at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to ask questions. 

CLUB GOVERNANCE & BUSINESS 

Useful information

 

 Upcoming Virtual workshops

20 January - Club Leadership Teams

How can you structure your club effectively and plan for the future? Click here - This workshop has now reached capacity but will be available on-demand

2 February - Developing A Marketing Strategy

How will your club market effectively? Click here

17 February – Legal Structures 

Which legal structure suits your club best? Is CASC or Charitable status worth exploring for your club? Click here

2 March – Financial Sustainability - Click here

REVENUE GENERATION 

Preparing for when restrictions ease and clubs can return to rugby.

KEEPING PLAYERS ACTIVE & CONNECTED

Get Your Shirt On is a series of workout sessions led by former England players and aimed at the 6-18 age grades, but adults are also welcome to join in the fun and fitness. Ugo Monye, Danielle Waterman and Danny Care have taken it in turn to put viewers through their paces.

With community rugby currently at Stage A on the Return to Rugby Roadmap, it’s important for players to continue to stay active, even if it’s from home.

We also have online work out sessions led by England Rugby Men’s Pathway Athletics Performance Manager Robin Eager. England Rugby Prepare to Play home workouts.

COMMUNICATING WITH MEMBERS & ENGAGING VOLUNTEERS 

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

Lockdown can take its toll on people’s mental health, with anxiety levels rising and many feeling isolated without their normal support network provided by club communities and team environments. Please check in with your members and team mates to make sure they are ok and that everyone knows about support available.

Kind Regards,

 

George Richardson

Training and Promotions Secretary