Bournemouth Oakmeadians RFC have recently gained the prestigious RFU seal of approval.
The Active Sports 'Seal of Approval' accreditation programme forms an important part of Community Rugby's drive towards supporting clubs to improve their provision of rugby for young people.
In association with Sport England and the 'Clubmark' scheme, the RFU aim is to set standards of quality control that will produce quality clubs across the country.
The Rugby Football Union has introduced the Seal of Approval as a method of examining, maintaining and improving the provision of rugby in the youth / mini sections of a rugby club.
It aims to recognize the effort and achievement of those clubs that reach and maintain the required standard to meet the various levels of the Seal of Approval.
The Seal of Approval will be used to satisfy the Active Sports Club Registration Criteria for those clubs involved in delivery of the Active Sports Rugby Union Programme.
The criteria for the Sport England ‘Safe, Effective & Child Friendly Club’ mark is integrated within the Seal of Approval.
The RFU Seal of Approval will achieve the Sport England ‘Safe, Effective & Child Friendly Club’.
The Programme was based upon a three year Level I, Level II and Level III Award system in which the club has been assessed on its ability to provide a safe, effective and child friendly club environment.
The Award is an indication of the quality of provision our club offers, and its commitment to the continued development of young rugby players.
The award requires evidence file on all areas of mini / youth rugby including:- Players, Coaches, Referees, Volunteers, Playing & Training, Social events, Equity, Medical & Welfare, Community Links, Finance, Legal & Administration, Facilities & Equipment and Promotion & Publicity.