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FLAG RUGBY JAMBOREE SCHEDULE – FALL 2021

CURRENT PROTOCOLS 

 Now that the Province has moved to level orange on the Pandemic Response System, outdoor sports and recreation activities are allowed to resume. There is significant evidence that the spread of Covid does not frequently occur outdoors (https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2021/02/10/bjsports-2020-103714) which indicates a lower risk profile of outdoor sport.

• Gathering – 50 athletes (coaches/managers/ATs exempt)
• Facilities – Outdoor only, Indoor washroom facilities only.
• Engagement – Maintain a consistent training cohort.
• Equipment – Shared ball, flags, S&C equipment. Disinfect before and after use.
• Enhanced Protocols – Daily self assessment & attestation. Hand Hygiene
• Permitted Activities – contact training, small sided games, inter-club games 
• Restricted Activities – Inter-provincial games, tournaments
• Travel – Restricted
• Records – Must log all attendance and record attestations either online or keep paper copies.
• Masks are only required for AT & indoor athletes.

Return to Play CHECKLIST

• COVID SAFETY OFFICER APPOINTED
• PROGRAM LEADER / PRESIDENT & COVID SAFETY OFFICER COMPLETED WORLD RUGBY COVID COURSE
• IDENTIFY RISK AND CREATE A COVID SAFETY PLAN
• UPDATE EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
• IDENTIFY RUGBY PROGRAMMING (WHO, WHAT AND WHERE)
• SUBMIT DOCUMENTATION TO RUGBY MANITOBA

Templates for the “Return to Play” plan can be requested from mru@rugbymb.ca. Contact the office also if you require any assistance with the process. Schools programs do not require official sanctioning from Rugby Manitoba, but are bound by the same processes under the directive of MHSAA. For in depth information please consult the Rugby Manitoba RTP document, in events where there may be conflicting information between Manitoba Health and RTP, Provincial Health Guidelines will take precedence.

The full Rugby Manitoba / Rugby Canada RTP document can be found here;

RTPGuidelinesEN_DEV_GUI_20200930_Final (2).pdf

Details regarding the current provincial health policy are available here;

https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/index.html

To report a breach of these protocols, please contact the Rugby Manitoba office at mru@rugbymb.ca

Tentative Start Dates: 

 Preseason – late July/early August

 Regular season – Week of August 9^th

Rugby Manitoba is pleased to announce the start of two new divisions that will expand our senior level competition for both men and women in the province.

The M-League (men) and the W-League (women) are meant to ensure there is an appropriate competition structure for all levels of athletes. Rugby Manitoba will be implementing a new “game on” ruleset aimed at increasing opportunities for recreational and developing players. These divisions will also offer an opportunity to introduce new players to the sport.

This has been trialed successfully in New Zealand and England, and is a great opportunity for clubs to build their player base. Teams in these leagues would not play against Rugby Manitoba Premier League sides in league competition.

Key Division Rules

• Minimum of 10 players per side up to 15
• 40-minute minimum match length
• Rolling substitutions
• Optional uncontested scrums and lineouts
• Terms of game decided with referee before kickoff

For clubs interested in entering a team into either of these divisions for the upcoming season, they can contact the Rugby Manitoba office at mru@rugbymb.ca if more information is required.

Any new players who need help finding a team can also contact the Rugby Manitoba office for assistance.

Rugby Manitoba would like to acknowledge the new public health orders that will go into effect on June 26, 2021.The most recent changes to the public health orders made by the province of Manitoba DOES impact organized team sports. 

The orders that come into effect on June 26, 2021 state the following:

                   –  outdoor dance, music and theatre classes and other organized recreation activities may reopen for groups up to 25 people, with no tournaments allowed.

                             *From the “Manitoba’s One Great Summer” news release posted on the Government of Manitoba website on June 23, 2021*

We are working to finalize our plan to safely bring back rugby in our province and will be able to provide a detailed plan to our clubs and membership by Friday June 25th. 

All clubs in Manitoba are reminded that they must complete their “Return to Play” plan and submit it to Rugby Manitoba before they will be allowed to resume sanctioned rugby activities. 

Rugby Manitoba COVID-19 RTP

Updated 14-04-2021

CURRENT PROTOCOLS

Although the Province remains officially in code red, outdoor sport is treated as code orange for all intents and purposes. There is significant evidence that the spread of covid does not frequently occur outdoors (https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2021/02/10/bjsports-2020-103714) which indicates a lower risk profile of outdoor sport.

Gathering     – 50 people (full field), 25 people (small field), 10 (indoors)

Distancing     – Brief limited breaches of 2m between teammates & opposition

Duration     – 1 hour max.

Facilities    – Outdoor only, Indoor washroom facilities only.

Engagement    – Maintain a consistent training cohort.

Equipment    – Shared ball, flags, S&C equipment. Disinfect before and after use.

Enh. Protocols    – Daily self assessment & attestation. Hand Hygiene

Permitted act.    – Non contact training, small sided games.

Restricted act.    – Inter club activities

Travel        – Restricted

Records    – Must log all attendance and record attestations either online or keep paper copies.

*Masks are only required for AT & indoor athletes.

Return To Play CHECKLIST

• COVID SAFETY OFFICER APPOINTED

• PROGRAM LEADER / PRESIDENT & COVID SAFETY OFFICER COMPLETED WORLD RUGBY COVID COURSE

• IDENTIFY RISK AND CREATE A COVID SAFETY PLAN

• UPDATE EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN

• IDENTIFY RUGBY PROGRAMMING (WHO, WHAT AND WHERE)

• SUBMIT DOCUMENTATION TO RUGBY MANITOBA

Templates for the covid safety plan can be requested from mru@rugbymb.ca. Contact the office also if you require any assistance with the process.

Schools programs do not require official sanctioning from Rugby Manitoba, but are bound by the same processes under the directive of MHSAA.

For in depth information please consult the Rugby Manitoba RTP document, in events where there may be conflicting information between Manitoba Health and RTP, Provincial Health Guidelines will take precedence.

The full Rugby Manitoba / Rugby Canada RTP document can be found here; 

RTPGuidelinesEN_DEV_GUI_20200930_Final (2).pdf

Details regarding the current provincial health policy are available here;

https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/index.html

To report a breach of these protocols, please contact the Rugby Manitoba office at mru@rugbymb.ca