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Development Plan 2014 - 2019 / Page 1 of 9Burnley Rugby Union Football Club, Holden Road, Reedley Road, Burnley BB10 2LE

Mission Statement:“To provide the game of Rugby Union Football with the best facilities for all members of the Community”

Contents: Index 1 Background 2 The Present Position Membership 3 Seniors 3 Juniors 3 Girls and Women 3 Community Rugby Coach 3 Coaches 3 Medical 3 Referees 3 Publicity 3 Administration 4 Vice Presidents 4 Sponsorship 4 Local Community 4 Facilities 4

Development Plan 2014-2019 Overall Aim 5 Senior 5 Junior 6 Girls and Women 7 Coaches 7 Referees 8 Administration 8 Facilities 9

BURNLEYRugby Union Football Club

DEVELOPMENT PLAN

2014 - 2019

BACKGROUNDBurnley Rugby Union Football Club, which was previously known as Calder Vale Rugby Union Football Club, was re-named in 2000. The new name reflects the importance given to establishing the club as the premier Rugby Union provider in the area.Several players have achieved Lancashire and England honours. The club is affiliated to the Rugby Football Union, the Lancashire County RFU & the Manchester and District Referees’ Society. Various members have held senior positions in these organisations.The original Club was formed in 1926 and has shared a clubhouse, changing rooms and pitches with Burnley Belvedere Football Club and Burnley Belvedere Cricket Club since 1961.There are two rugby pitches (one is floodlit), two football pitches and one cricket field. The club also has the use of a local authority pitch across the road on the Prairie Playing Fields.All three sports operate under the name of Belvedere and Calder Vale Sports Club (B&CVSC).The grounds, clubhouse and changing rooms are owned freehold by B&CVSC.The facilities are open to the community and are used by other organisations e.g. Pendleside Rotary Club; Burnley Soroptomists Club; as a Polling Station and for local health initiatives.The club is located in the residential area of Reedley. It is alongside the main road from Burnley to Nelson and near to the M65. This ensures easy access by public and private transport. Tag Rugby and Seven-a-Side competitions are organised for various Junior and Secondary School age groups during the year. Burnley College and several of the local schools use the facilities.The Club has an excellent record of organising tours abroad and has sent teams all over the world, including USA, China, Poland, Portugal, Germany and Sardinia. In May 2013 the senior squad went to Gibraltar and Spain. In recent years the U16s have also been to France and Germany. Burnley RUFC has a proud history of entertaining touring sides from France, Poland, the Caribbean as well as numerous teams from all over the UK.



THE PRESENT POSITION1. MembershipThe senior playing membership is 78. The junior playing membership is 105. There are 120 social members, making an overall membership of 283. 2. SeniorsThere are three senior teams. The 1st XV plays in the North Lancashire Division One League and has maintained a mid-table position for the past three seasons.The 2nd and 3rd XVs play in the Raging Bull North West Leagues North Three and North Five respectively. The 2nd won the Raging Bull North West League Shield in May 2013 and gained promotion to their current league. The teams train twice a week and have a good attendance record. The club also provides specialist fitness, strength and conditioning sessions at a local gym. 3. JuniorsThe club has worked hard over the years to turn out junior players at all ages.There are teams for most age groups, including Junior and Senior Colts, and every team is run by at least one RFU qualified coaches.The Club is implementing a Mentorship Scheme, which aims to ensure support for 16 to 18 year olds moving from Junior to Senior Rugby. It will be administered by a Transition Officer and a team of appointed Mentors.4. Girls and WomenThe club has already started to engage with local schools and organises ‘Pitch up and Play’ events resulting in us being able to forward three of the girls on to the Lancashire U15 Girls squad. An application has been made to Sport Activate for a grant to support these their development.5. Community Rugby CoachThe Club has engaged a Community Rugby Coach (CRC) for the past 4 years who works with local schools and educational establishments to promote Rugby Union. The CRC also works to achieve the Rugby Football Union targets of recruiting more senior players and promoting Rugby Union for girls and women. The post is funded by contributions from Burnley RUFC, Burnley Schools Sport Partnership, Lancashire County RFU Youth Trust and the RFU.6. CoachesA part-time professional coach has been engaged for the past 5 seasons and he will continue next season. There are currently 6 RFU Level Two Coaches & 13 RFU Level One Coaches. 7. MedicalThe club has access to medical facilities and direct contact with emergency services. A registered Physiotherapist attends all 1st XV matches and 12 members are first aid trained.8. RefereesThe Club has 5 RFU Level ELRA qualified referees. A further 4 members referee with the Manchester and District Referees’ Society and one member is an Appointments’ Secretary for the Society. An ELRA course will be held at the Club next during the summer.

9. PublicityMatch reports are published in the local papers every week and occasional publicity is given on the regional radio stations by a designated Press Officer.



9. Publicity (continued)The Club has its own website, http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/burnleyrugbyclub/, which is kept up to date by designated officers. The Club also communicates on the social media sites Facebook and Twitter and is also overseen by nominated officers 10. AdministrationThe Club has a written Constitution and is managed by a General Committee. The Club participates in the management of B&CVSC through four elected members serving on the Executive Committee. There is a Junior Committee, which manages the affairs of the Junior section.There is an Annual General Meeting at the end of each season when reports and the audited accounts are received. The Officers and the Committee are also elected at this meeting.The Club has a Child Protection Policy and an Equal Opportunities Policy. There is a dedicatedSafeguarding Manager and all Coaches and Junior Officials have been CRB checked.A formal Disciplinary System is in place.11. Vice PresidentsThe Club has a database of over 300 Vice Presidents who receive regular communications about events at the Club. Two lunches are held before 1st XV matches at the start and end of each season, which have an average attendance of 90. Afterwards the majority watch the match. 12. SponsorshipThe Club has two major sponsors as well as a number of local firms and businesses who makedonations to the Club for the general running expenses and also specific events. Their generosity is acknowledged by an annual pre-match lunch.13. Links with the Local CommunityThe Club has a formal agreement with UCFB whereby their Rugby team plays its matches in BUCS competitions at Holden Road and uses the changing rooms and clubhouse.The Burnley College Rugby team plays its matches in BCS competitions at Holden Road and uses the changing rooms and clubhouse. The Burnley Schools Sport Partnership holds regular events and festivals for schools of all ages at Holden Road. 14. FacilitiesThere are two pitches available to the club within the present complex. The Club presently contributes towards the payment of the maintenance of the costs for these to B&CVSC. An extensive drainage programme was undertaken on the two pitches during the summer of 2013 with the aid of a grant from Sport England. One pitch has floodlights and the second has training lights. A third pitch is available across the road at the Prairie Playing Fields, which is a Burnley Local Authority facility. The Club has access toindoor training facilities, which are used during adverse weather conditions. The present clubhouse was originally built in 1962 and there have been several extensions the latest of which was the addition of a conservatory to the clubroom in December 2013.The changing facilities are of a lower standard than is currently recommended and an old container is used for storing the training equipment and match-day flags, post protectors etc.The scrum machine is housed in a secure hut.




DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2014 – 20191. Overall AimTo work and develop alongside, and in accordance with, the RFU Strategic Plan, the Lancashire County RFU Development Plan and all Local Sports Development Plans2. SeniorsAimTo maintain three senior teams, and run an additional team, whilst creating a gateway from Juniors, via Colts & into the Seniors.

Action Target People TimescaleEncourage Previous Playersto Return

Increase Player numbers to 120Captains

&All Members

OngoingRecruit 5 Players per Season from the Local Community

Maintain Links with UCFB Recruit 5 Players per Season Retired Committee Members & CRC

Season2014-2015

Maximise on RWC 2015 Publicity Hold Two Events Linked to RWC RWC Champion

& All Members 2015

Develop Above Initiatives Run a 4th XV Captains& All Members

Season2015-2016

Maintain and Improvement the Fitness of all Players

Maintain a Fitness Programme &Quality Training for All Players

Club CoachOther Coaches

& CaptainsOngoing

Maintain and Improvementour Existing Players

Arrange for North Lancs Development Centre Coaches to Attend the Club on a Regular Basis Club Coach July 2014

Retention of Players Limit Leaving due to Injuriesincluding provision of Physiotherapy Services

Club CoachCaptains &

Team SecretaryOngoing

Tag & Touch RugbyCompetitions To Organise Regular Events each Summer Club Coach Ongoing

Develop a Veterans Team 3 Matches per Season Club Coach Ongoing

Develop an under 24’s team 2 Matches per Season Club Coach Ongoing

Regular Club Tours Arrange a Bi-annual Tour DesignatedTour Organiser July 2014

League Promotion To Gain Promotion to a Higher League Club Coach and Designated Assistant April 2015


3. JuniorsAimsTo have teams covering all age groups, including a colts and a girls’ team.To train and encourage all children to the highest degree.


Action Target People Timescale

Retain RFU ‘Accreditation’ Achieve All Necessary Objectives Junior Chairman& Committee Ongoing

Maintain Links with LocalPrimary/Junior Schools + 6th Form Colleges

Advertise and Run Sessions forSchools and Colleges

CRC & CoachesJunior Committee Ongoing

Recruit 20 Junior Players Each Year

Open Access to Club from Deprived Areasby Assisting with Transport where Possible

CRC & CoachesJunior Director

Junior CommitteeOngoing

Maximise on RWC 2015 Public-ity Hold Two Events Linked to RWC 2015 RWC Ambassadors

& Junior Committee 2015

Retention of Junior Players Provide a Good Quality of Coaches, Facilities & Social Events



Develop JuniorTag Rugby Competitions Target Local Schools



Maintain Teams at AllAge Levels Retain and Recruit Players CRC & Coaches Ongoing

Maintain Junior and Senior Colts Provide Good Coaching and Encouragement CRC and Coaches Ongoing

Senior Colts Tour Bi – Annual Tour Junior Director &Junior Committee Sept 2015

Administer Mentorship Scheme Ensure Support for 16-18 Year-OldsMoving from Junior to Senior Rugby

Transition Officer&

Appointed MentorsOngoing



Recruit Players/Parents to Train & Coach Four New RFU Certified Coaches per Annum

Coach +Senior & Junior

CommitteesOngoing

Identify Managers Maintain a Manager for All TeamsSenior & Junior

Committees+ Coaches

September2014

Improve the Standard of All Coaches

Encourage Coaches to attend at least Two CPD Sessions per Season

CCC &NW Dev Centre July 2014

Establish a Coaching Plan Maintain a Coaching Plan to Help Coacheswith Coaching Programme

CRC &Junior Coaches Ongoing

Uniform Coaching Techniques To Achieve a Uniform Club Coaching Programme Club Coach Ongoing

4. Girls and WomenAimsTo have a women’s side playing regularly. To have girls aged 12-16 regularly training and playing at the club.

5. Coaches AimsTo increase the number of RFU qualified coachesTo maintain a part-time professional coach.




Set up Training for Girls Girls 12-16 yrs old to Train and PlayApply for Appropriate Grants CRC 2014

Onwards

Liaise with Other Local Clubs to Develop a Women’s Team

Liaise with Colne & Nelson, Pendle andClitheroe Rugby Clubs

CRC, Chairman& Committee 2014 -2015

Establish a Burnley RUFC Women’s Team Appoint a Coach & Separate Committee CRC, Chairman

& CommitteeSeptember

2015

Retention of Girls’ & Women Players

Provide a Good Quality of Coaches, Facilities & Social Events

CRC, Chairmen& Committees Ongoing

6. RefereesAimsTo have sufficient RFU qualified referees to cater for each team and games played. To have at least two members refereeing for the Manchester and District Referees’ Society.

7. Administration AimsTo review and evaluate each position on the committee and allocate specific single or joint responsibilities for each person, whilst ensuring that the correct skills are available or developed.To ensure that the club is run efficiently.



Action Target People TimescaleTo Train two New Refereesper Annum As Appropriate CRefC & CCC

& Committee Ongoing

To Encourage Referees to JoinManchester & District Society As Appropriate CRefC & CCC

& Committee Ongoing

To Run ELRA Courses One Every Two Years CRefC & CCC July 2014


Approve the Development Plan Set Realistic Targets, Objectives andEnhance the Plan

Chairman & Committee Annually

Update Specific Job Descriptions for All Committee Members

Annual Review to Give Clear Tasks to All Committee Members

Chairman& Secretary August 2014

Develop Skills of the ExistingCommittee

Identify Appropriate Courses/Events for Members to Attend

Chairman& Committee Ongoing

Review the Action Plan Twice a Year Ensure that Tasks are Being Achieved Chairman

& Committee

January&

End of Season

Look at Long-Term Viability of theDevelopment Plan

Having a Meaningful Development PlanIn the Light of Changes

Chairman& Committee

End of Each Season

Create Annual Action Plan Establish Priorities for the Season Ahead Chairman& Committee

End of Each Season


Assess the Facility Requirements to Submit to B&CVSC Approve a Facilities Development Plan

Task Group +Chairman

& CommitteeDecember

2014

Assess all the Requirements for Men’s, Women’s and Junior Rugby to Submit to B&CVSC

Approve a Development PlanTask Group +

Chairman& Committee

December 2014

Assess the Provision of Disabled Facilities

Ensure Correct Provision of DisabledFacilities in Light of Recent Requirements

Task Group +Chairman

& CommitteeDecember

2014

ReviewSponsorship Package Document For All Sections of the Club

SponsorshipDirector

& Task GroupAugust 2014

Assess Existing Sponsorshipand New Opportunities

To Raise Sufficient Revenue to Provide for Activities of the Club

SponsorshipDirector

& Task GroupOngoing


8. Facilities AimsTo assess the future needs and legal requirements of the Rugby section in conjunction with B&CVSC.To review realistically the standard of pitches, changing and clubhouse facilities.


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