IRFU Launch Webinar Series To Support Volunteers

The IRFU are launching a series of webinars to provide training, education and engagement opportunities to volunteer rugby makers.

The first series of T.E.E. Sessions will be held July 7th to July 9th and focus on #ReturnToRugby and how clubs can reopen in a safe, inclusive and sustainable way to their communities for the 2020/2021 season.

Each free webinar is a live 30-minute lunchtime event designed to fit into the busy schedule of a modern rugby volunteer.

They will feature a mix of club-to-club case studies, presentations from experts and details of support available at both national and provincial level.

T.E.E. Sessions, Series 1: #ReturnToRugby (July 7 – July 9)

Tuesday July 7 

Session 1: #ReturnToRugby: How Participation Events Can Reopen Your Club & Reengage Your Community.

Time: 13:30 – 14:00 (Microsoft Teams Webinar)

Host: IRFU Rugby Development COVID-19 Project Team

Suitable For: Clubs looking to launch their season with participation events that cater for their whole community within COVID-19 Health & Safety Guidelines

Register: Online here

Wednesday July 8

Session 2: #GiveItATry: Creating a safe and fun environment for girls to learn rugby in clubs

Time: 13:30 – 14:00 (Microsoft Teams Webinar)

Host: IRFU Women’s Development Unit

Suitable For: Clubs who have signed up to Give It A Try who want to relaunch the initiative in the context of COVID-19.
Clubs who would like to consider a rugby offering specifically for girls in the 2020/2021 season.

Online workshops for all participating clubs will also be held on a provincial basis.

Register: Online here

Thursday July 9

Session 3: Non-Contact Rugby: Tag Rugby, Touch Rugby and the lifelong participation for players of all abilities.

Time: 13:30 – 14:00 (Microsoft Teams Webinar)

Host: IRFU Participation Rugby Department

Suitable For: Clubs, schools and third level institutions who would like to look at more non-contact rugby offerings for their community.

Register: Online here

Participants can register for as many webinars as they choose and can attend the event live or watch on demand.

Live attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions of the experts in relation to the webinar and receive a direct follow-up email related to their query.