TRAINING & EDUCATION
Clinics and workshops are generally held in the spring (March, April, May) to precede the regular rugby season. Professional development opportunities may be scheduled any time throughout the year.
View the sections below for more information about the training and education opportunities offered in rugby, including course descriptions, time commitments, potential locations, prerequisites, and more. Once a course is scheduled, you can find the registration links under the relevant tab.
Please note that the Rugby Canada Training Site has a one-time $25 registration fee to access clinics and workshops. This fee supports running clinics and paying educators. If you have previously registered for a clinic via the Training Site you should be able to login with your existing credentials.
OTHER LINKS & RESOURCES
COURSE Interest & feedback
Sask Rugby provides clinics, workshops, and professional development opportunities based on interest from the community. To let us know which courses you would like to see, complete the expression of interest form below.
NOTE: This is not a commitment or registration to any course. Courses will only be scheduled once there is a minimum number of individuals expressing interest. At that point, registration will be opened for anyone interested.
If you’ve taken one of the courses or professional development workshops offered by Sask Rugby, you can complete the feedback form below to share your thoughts and help us improve.
To inquire about a course not listed below or professional development opportunities, contact Sask Rugby’s Rugby Development Officer at rdo@saskrugby.com.
COACHES
Description: Full-day, non-assessed, attendance-based course which provides the novice coach with advice on both what and how to coach in a practical-based environment. This clinic is ideal for individuals looking to start coaching at the community level (e.g. club rugby, minor rugby, etc.).
Pre-Requisites:
- Rugby Ready (online module)
- Laws of the Game (online module)
- Concussion Management for the General Public (online module)
- Introduction to Coaching (online module)
- Key Factor Analysis (online module)
- Coaching Children (online module)
- COVID-19 Return to Play Awareness for Coaches and Players (online module)
Time Commitment:
- Online Portion: 1.5 hrs
- In-Person Portion: 6 hrs
Location: In-Person
Cost: $75
Description: 2-day, competency-based accreditation course which builds on the Level 1 course and further develops tactical and technical coaching as well as coaching process skills in a practical-based environment. This clinic is ideal for individuals looking to take the next step in their coaching journey and working with athletes on a development pathway.
Pre-Requisites:
- Rugby Ready (online module)
- Laws of the Game (online module)
- First Aid In Rugby (online module)
- Concussion Management for the General Public (online module)
- Introduction to Coaching (online module)
- Key Factor Analysis (online module)
- Functional Role Analysis (online module)
- Coaching Children (online module)
- Introduction to Conditioning for Children, Youth, and Adult (online modules)
- COVID-19 Return to Play Awareness for Coaches and Players (online module)
Time Commitment:
- Online Portion: 1.5 hrs
- In-Person Portion: 12 hrs
- Post-Course Work: practice planning & evaluation
Location: In-Person
Cost: $75
Description: Activate is a structured exercise programme to reduce injuries in youth and adult community rugby. The Activate workshop will give coaches the information and tools to prepare their athletes for rugby activities and develop general movement control, conditioning, and physical robustness.
Pre-Requisites:
- Rugby Ready (online module)
Time Commitment: 2 hrs
Location: In-Person
Cost: TBD
Description: The aim of the Tackle Ready programme is to build on the safe tackling introduction provided in Rugby Ready to increase technical understanding and mastery for both player and coach. This programme will allow coaches to analyse, coach, and assess the individual tackling skills of their players in detail and to foster the development of a “tackle culture” within their rugby environment.
Pre-Requisites:
- Rugby Ready (online module)
Time Commitment: TBD
Location: TBD
Cost: TBD
Description: Rookie Rugby Instructor Training is a training program for teachers who want to add the Rookie Rugby program to their Phys Ed toolkit. The Rookie Rugby program was designed for use in a classroom setting – specifically to satisfy the Saskatchewan phys. Ed. curriculum outcomes – and has been endorsed by PHE Canada and PHE Saskatchewan for this use. This session covers what Rookie Rugby is, how to understand and implement the Rookie Rugby curriculum, and allows teachers to get practical experience running activities with their peers. No prior experience with the sport of rugby is required.
Optional Pre-Work:
- Read World Rugby’s Beginner’s Guide to Rugby (online resource)
- Read and review the Rookie Rugby Guidebook (online resource)
- Download the Rugby Mobile app
Time Commitment: 3 hours
Location: In Person
Cost: Free!
UPCOMING SESSION:
Date: Saturday, October 15, 2022
Time: 9am to 12pm (noon)
Location: Tommy Douglas Collegiate (Main Gym) – 130 Bowlt Crescent, Saskatoon
Cost: FREE!!
What You Will Need: Teachers should be prepared for both a classroom and practical portion. For the practical portion, teachers should be prepared to run/move and wear suitable clothing/footwear.
REGISTER HERE
UPCOMING SESSION:
Date: Saturday, October 22, 2022
Time: 1pm to 4pm
Location: St. Michael School – 911 11th Ave NW, Moose Jaw
Cost: FREE!!
What You Will Need: Teachers should be prepared for both a classroom and practical portion. For the practical portion, teachers should be prepared to run/move and wear suitable clothing/footwear.
REGISTER HERE
Description: This professional development opportunity for coaches covers the finer points of kicking techniques and tactics. This workshop will help coaches understand this aspect of the game and prepare their players to execute kicks both physically and tactically.
Time Commitment: TBD
Location: TBD – Online Workshop
Cost: TBD
Description: Wondering how to best structure your season to optimize player performance & recovery? This session will cover the basics of season planning and periodization to help coaches create a practical plan for their team’s activities.
Time Commitment: TBD
Location: TBD – Online Workshop
Cost: TBD
Description: The Respect in Sport Activity Leader program is an on-line training course for coaches, sport leaders and leaders of youth in virtually any activity. While a great number of topics are covered during this program, at the core, Respect in Sport is primarily designed as a tool to assist leaders to identify and respond to abuse, neglect, harassment, and bullying.
Notice: Rugby coaches in Saskatchewan are required to complete Respect In Sport training before participating as a coach. Coaches who have completed Respect In Sport in the past (whether for rugby or another sport) but do not have access to their certificate should contact the Sask Rugby office.
Pre-Requisites: None.
Time Commitment: Self-Directed
Location: Respect In Sport Online Portal
REGISTER HERE



MATCH OFFICIALS
Description: Full-day, non-assessed, attendance-based course which helps the novice referee to referee the basic components of the game in a practical-based environment. This clinic is ideal for new referees and players & coaches that are looking to increase their understanding of the laws of the game.
Pre-Requisites:
- Match Official Pre-Level 1 (online module)
- Rugby Ready (online module)
- Laws of the Game (online module)
- Concussion Management for the General Public (online module)
Time Commitment:
- Online portion: 1.5 hrs
- In-Person portion: 6 hrs
Location: In-Person
Cost: $75
Description: 2-day, competency-based accreditation course which builds on the Level 1 course to help further develop the referee in a practical-based environment. This clinic is ideal for experienced match officials looking to take the next step in their officiating journey, refine their skills, and gain a better understanding of the role of the match official.
Pre-Requisites:
- Rugby Ready (online module)
- Laws of the Game (online module)
- First Aid In Rugby (online module)
- Concussion Management for the General Public (online module)
- Match Official Pre-Lv 1 (online module)
- Introduction to Conditioning for Adults (online module)
- COVID-19 Return to Play Awareness for Coaches and Players (online module)
Time Commitment:
- Online Portion: 1.5 hrs
- In-Person Portion: 12 hrs
- Post-Course Work: match journals & evaluation
Location: In-Person
Cost: $75
Description: Video review is a key tool for match officials to use to improve their technique and positioning. This session will cover the things that match officials should be looking for when watching their games back and how to turn these observations into actionable goals.
Time Commitment: TBD
Location: TBD – Online Workshop
Cost: TBD



CLUB ADMINISTRATORS
Description: The emPowering the Prairies Club Development Series is a partnership between Rugby Alberta, Saskatchewan Rugby, and Rugby Manitoba aimed at helping clubs become more successful and sustainable off the field. This 4-week webinar series features expert speakers on topics of interest to club administrators and offers an opportunity to meet peers in other clubs/provinces and share best practices. Past webinar recordings, presentations, and resources for clubs can be found at the link below.
Pre-Requisites: None.
Date(s): February 9, 2022 – March 9, 2022, weekly
Time(s): 7:30pm CST / 6:30pm MST
Location: Zoom
REGISTER & INFO HERE
Description: A review of Sask Rugby’s Rules of Competition (which govern competitions sanctioned by Sask Rugby) highlighting the key information and clauses that clubs need to know prior to the upcoming season.
Pre-Requisites: None.
Date(s): March 31, 2022
Time(s): 8:00pm-9:30pm
Location: Zoom
REGISTER HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtf–spzwjG9EJzpbElpx8Vv41YUAe_8ir
Description: The Respect in Sport Activity Leader program is an on-line training course for coaches, sport leaders and leaders of youth in virtually any activity. While a great number of topics are covered during this program, at the core, Respect in Sport is primarily designed as a tool to assist leaders to identify and respond to abuse, neglect, harassment, and bullying.
Pre-Requisites: None.
Date(s): Self-Directed
Time(s): Self-Directed
Location: Respect In Sport Online Portal