England Students' Rugby Eligibility and Nomination Criteria

2017/18 Season

Purpose

To be the pinnacle of rugby in Education, by providing the opportunity to play at the highest level and thereby encouraging players to remain in education.

Principles

An England Students’ team has an important role to play in enriching the student rugby experience, recognising the quality of student rugby, and offering an alternative pathway for players in higher education and late developers. The aim at each stage of this system is to develop the players, coaches, and administrators who become part of this process.

The England Students programme this current season will be as follows:

  • Early nominations via email to Paul Baty by Friday 3rd November 2017, all we require at this stage is the name of player, position and institution. We will need to access any video footage of players that institutions have available.
  • Full nominations via this form by Friday 8th December 2017.
  • Training day in the Midlands for a large group of potential players, location TBC on Sunday 7th January 2018.
  • Selection will be complete in early April 2018.
  • International team meet in London on Wednesday 11th April, any BUCS finalists selected to join on Thursday 12th April 2018.
  • Travel to France for two Internationals on Friday 13th April 2018.
  • First International v France students Sunday 15th April in Lyon.
  • Training camp continues in Lyon Monday 16th April.
  • Second international fixture v France Friday 20th April 2018.
  • Squad travel home to the UK Saturday 21st April and disperse.
  • Training and development event with England U20s squad similar to those we have taken part in over the last two years in May 2018.

England Student Rugby Eligibility and Selection

To be eligible for selection any player being nominated must meet the following criteria:

  • Is English qualified (either through birth or family heritage from parents/grandparents or residency. Proof of heritage will be required)
  • No player shall be eligible for England Students if they have represented another international side in 15’s or 7’s within the previous 36 months. This is immaterial of whether representing that side changes your English Qualified Players status. I.e. Full representation which would no longer qualify you to play for England.
  • All Students must be enrolled at an accredited Higher Education or Further Education institution. Students need to be studying in Higher Education for at least half time at Level 4 (Higher National Certificates) or above. This represents a minimum of 60 credits. Students inFurther Education need to be studying on a recognized qualification for the equivalent of 0.5 FTE.
  • Represents their Institution in either/or a combination of BUCS, College, RFU competitions, University Medics leagues or Friendly games. This is for a minimum of 5 games in the current season.
  • Proof of representation maybe requested by the Institution’s relevant person orStudent Sport governing organisation. Exceptional circumstances may be considered on their individual merits e.g. injury.
  • Are over 18 years old on Sept 1 of the current playing season and not over 26 years of age.
  • Has his nomination signed off by their Coach or Institution official confirming all information is correct
  • Meets the nomination deadlines and timings

Players should also exhibit the following personal qualities:

  • Shows good “people skills” exhibiting behaviour and habits within the RFU values of Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline, Sportsmanship. Both on and off the field.
  • Exhibits rugby playing performances of a high consistent standard
  • Is physically, technically, tactically and mentally capable of playing a minimum of Level 3 or above in the respective country his University/College is affiliated.
  • Focuses on his improving his individual positional and team rugby skills
  • Communicates effectively
  • Meets the minimum Fitness and Conditioning standards set by the Students RFU Coaches
  • Manages himself professionally with regards to nutrition, medical, injuries and general body management
  • Is free of any known conflicting events on the dates set out for England Students training and matches

Nomination Process

  • Nominations will not be received direct from any player. The coach should be from the player’s academic institution in the first instance.
  • Player’s nominations must be completed and submitted by a qualified coach.
  • The coach (or the institutions Student Union, if no coach is appointed) is required to send the attached nomination form to the England Students Team Manager, Paul Baty, at;.
  • By completing the nomination form and submitting it the coach is confirming that any nominated player meets the selection criteria and will be held accountable should it be proved that a player is ineligible.
  • The nominations period will close on Friday 1st December 2018. Any nominations received after this date will not be considered, unless there are exceptional circumstances.

All queries regarding eligibility should be directed to Paul Baty in the first instance.

Paul Baty

England Students Nomination Form 2015/16

  • Please ensure all information is completed in full ELECTRONICALLY.
  • An incomplete form will not be accepted.
  • ALL forms must be submitted by a qualified coach from the Academic Institution as outlined above in the nomination guidance.

Players Personal Information

Name:
Address:
Mobile:
Non Institution E-mail:
Nationality:
Place of Birth:
Passport Country of Issue:
Passport Number:
University:
Course:
Year at University:

Players Rugby Information

Playing Position:
2nd Playing Position (If relevant):

Institution Director of Rugby/Coach Contact Information

Name:
Role:
E-mail:
Mobile:

Supporting Reference

In what capacity do you work with the player and for how long has this been the case? Please detail what personal and playing attributes you feel the player has which will allow them to be successful in their nomination for England students?

Declaration

I, as the nominating coach for the above player confirm I am accountable for the confirmation that he meets all the nominating criteria and is eligible for England Students.

Name:

Position:

Date: