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Wairarapa Bush
Rugby Football Union
Junior Advisory Board
(JAB)
Delegates Manual
2022
Wairarapa Bush JAB Delegates Manual 2022
Contents
Glossary of Terms 4
1. Objectives of this Manual 5
2. Objectives implemented through
3. Responsibilities of Club Delegate
4. You as a Club Delegate
5. Junior Advisory Board (JAB) 6
5.1 WBRFU Executive Committee JAB Representatives:
5.2 WBRFU JAB Contacts
5.3 WBRFU JAB Committee
6. Competition Information 7
6.1 Grades
6.2 Venues
7. Trust House Memorial Park Turf 8
8. Dispensations 8
8.1 Definition of Country Clubs
8.2 Dispensations by Email
8.3 Three Week Trial Period 9
8.4 Above Weight Player
8.5 Declined Player
8.6 Consequences
8.7 College Player Dispensations
9. Calendar 10
10. Participation Criteria
10.1 Registration/Entry
11. Competition Format 11
12. Points
13. Team Defaults
14. Semi-Finals and Finals 11
14.1 Semi-Finals
14.2 Finals
15. Draw Announcements and Cancellations 12
16. Verified Team List
17. Mouth Guards
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18. Wearing of skins
19. Weekly Results and Team Cards 13
20. Coaches
21. Duty Teams
22. Rules For Saturday Morning Rugby 14
22.1 Explanation of Rules
23. Age Grades 15
24. Player Numbers
25. Score Blow Outs
26. Incidents and Complaints
26.1 WBRU Policy
26.2 WBRU JAB Policy
26.3 Incidents
26.4 Complaints
26.5 Dealing with incidents and complaints
26.6 Schedule for dealing with incidents and complaints
1. At the game
2. Incidents and complaints at times other than at a game
3. Appeals
4. Penalties
27. Wairarapa Bush Rule Sheets
Appendix A – Delegate Contacts List 20
Appendix B – Calendar Dates 21
Appendix C – Rep Fixtures 22
Appendix D – Team List 23
Appendix E – Application for Dispensation 24
Appendix F – U8, U9 Team Cards Official Jab Competition Results Sheet 25
Appendix G – U10, U11, U13 Team Cards Official Jab Competition Results Sheet 26
Appendix H – Complaint/Incident Report 27
Appendix I – Serious Injury Form 30
Notes 31
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Glossary of Terms – (in alphabetical order)
CEO Chief Executive Officer of Wairarapa Bush Rugby Union (Inc) or Acting CEO
CRM Community Rugby Manager of Wairarapa Rugby Union (Inc)
Delegate Club representative
Delivered Can be delivered by mail, hand delivered, delivered by fax or email, but must
be at the offices of WBRU by the date specified. The Union accepts no
responsibility for late or lost mail. Clubs will advise The Union by the end of
March each year which email address(es) to use and give 7 clear days’ notice
of any change of email address(es) during the season.
Dispensation Exemption granted for a player from a rule or usual requirement, or to play
up or down a grade due to player size or age
DOB Date of Birth
JAB Junior Advisory Board
Judicial Panel Panel of appointed individuals to rule on matters of breaches and law.
NZR New Zealand Rugby
Above weight player (AWR) Player who weighs more than the weight set for the grade
AWR player register List of all players who are over the set weight for their grade
PU Provincial Union
RDO/RDM Rugby Development Officer/Rugby Development Manager
Round Robin Tournament in which each team plays in turn against every other team in
rounds
Senior Rugby Premier and Senior Reserve Grade Club Rugby
Skins Protective long sleeved and full leg under garments
WB JAB Wairarapa Bush JAB
WBRRA Wairarapa Bush Referees Association
WBRU Wairarapa Bush Rugby Union (Inc) (Referred to as The Union)
WR World Rugby (Formerly International Rugby Board)
Under the constitution of the Wairarapa Bush Rugby Union (Inc) (WBRU) the WB JAB is delegated the
responsibility of controlling the junior rugby competition in the Wairarapa Bush catchment area.
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1. Objectives of this Manual
• Explain and support the role of Club Delegate
• Explain the role of WB JAB
• To provide information to assist Delegates in their role at their Club
• This information is understood and promoted consistently throughout the Saturday morning Junior Club
Rugby season by all Clubs involved
2. Objectives implemented through
• Clearly stating the responsibilities of the Club Delegate
• Clearly stating with explanation, if necessary, the Rules, Regulations and Participation criteria for
Wairarapa Bush Junior Club Rugby
• Providing Delegates with relevant information and presenting it to them in a format that can be easily
updated
3. Responsibilities of Club Delegate
The Club Delegate will liaise between the JAB Committee and their Club.
• The Club Delegate is expected to attend JAB meetings representing their Club and to have been given
the authority to express the views of, and vote (if necessary) on behalf of their Club.
• The Club Delegate is to ensure that JAB Committee requests, Policies, Rules and Regulations are
adhered to by their Club.
• The Club Delegate is expected to support the JAB in promotion and development of initiatives.
• Assist in the Registration of all participants in Junior Rugby
• To ensure that all complaints and disciplinary matters within the Club are dealt with in accordance with
WBRU Disciplinary Procedures
4. You as a Club Delegate
It is recognised that the structure of Junior Rugby Administration differs among Clubs in the Wairarapa Bush
region. You as club delegate are likely to be involved in a number of Committees:
• Junior Committee
• Senior Club Committee
• WBRU JAB Committee
As Delegate, you have the authority to represent your Club at the JAB Committee meetings, and to make
decisions on behalf of your Club when attending other meetings. This means that you should have a clear
understanding of the wishes and objectives of your Junior Committee.
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5. Junior Advisory Board (JAB)
5.1 WBRU Executive Committee JAB Representatives:
CEO Tony Hargood 027 473 8367
CRM: Stacey Puddy 027 364 2542
GDM: Cam Hayton 021 418 835
RDM: Scott Collins 027 283 6185
CLO Peter Debney 027 343 1111
Secretary: Trish Heming
5.2 WBRU JAB Contacts
The Wairarapa Bush Rugby Union JAB has the authority under the jurisdiction of the WBRU to
administer all aspects of Junior Club Rugby. This includes;
• The development of initiatives, procedure and practice so that ALL CHILDREN regardless of
ability should:
▪ Have the opportunity to gain full enjoyment from participating in Rugby
▪ Have an equal amount of playing time
▪ Have the opportunity to learn and develop new skills
▪ Be able to participate in Rugby in the safest environment possible
▪ Have the opportunity to participate to their full potential
• The consideration and consultation of all requests from Club, (e.g. re-grades)
• Ensuring that adequate Club liaison exists throughout the region
• Ensure all disciplinary matters within Wairarapa Bush Junior Rugby are dealt with appropriately
• Set the age and weight criteria for Junior Rugby
• Ensuring that adequate Coach Education and assessment is provided in conjunction with WBRU
5.3 WBRU JAB Committee
The WBRU JAB Committee is made up of
• GDM of WBRU
• CRM of WBRU
• CLO of WBRU
• Club Delegates
(See Appendix A “Club Delegate List”)
The JAB Committee has delegated to Clubs the following:
• To form Junior Club Committees to administer Junior Rugby
• Responsibility to ensure all coaches have completed the appropriate Small Blacks Coaching
Course
• The Club ensures it has at least one Associate Referee per Team, where appropriate, by having
Coaches attend Small Blacks Coaching Course
• Accurate registration details are taken and returned to the WBRU by a date set annually
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6. Competition Information
6.1 Grades
Grades will follow the formats as listed below: All ages recognised as at 1 January 2022
Grade Year of Birth Age at 1st Jan Playing Weight
2022
Under 6 2016 5 and under Rippa Rugby No weight limit
2015 6 U8A - Tackle
Under 8 Under 50kgs
2014 7 U8B - Rippa Rugby/Tackle
Under 9 2013 8 Tackle Under 55kgs
Under 10 2012 9 Tackle Under 60kgs
Under 11 2011 10 Tackle Under 65kgs
2010 11
Under 13 Tackle Under 75kgs
2009 12
6.1.1 Players participating in all Grades must conform to all requirements (i.e. be within the specified age
and weight) on club registration day(s).
6.1.2 Players not in attendance on club registration day(s) or taking up the game after the club registration
cut-off date must meet the specified age and weight requirements at the time these players are
weighed-in prior to being eligible to play in this competition.
6.1.3 The WBRU will appoint an impartial observer to attend all club registration days and sign-off [player
registrations confirming weight restrictions are met. This also applies for any subsequent weigh-in
dates in 6.1.2.
6.2 Venues
U6 – U10 teams are to play at the venues allocated for the season
U6 North Pioneer Sports Club
U6 South Greytown RFC, Martinborough RFC
U8 Carterton RFC (change for 2022)
U9 Masterton Marist RFC
U10 Masterton Red Star RC (change for 2022)
At each location, there should be a Notice Board, which will have the following information:
• The morning draws
• Map of ground layout
U11 and U13 teams are to play at the home team grounds, in the draws the home team is listed first.
The Memorial Park Turf will be made available for any JAB games when available. Requests for the use of
the field need to be submitted to the WBFU.
6.2.2 2022 JAB Carnival Days trial.
The first three weeks of the JAB season will trial Carnival Days where all grades from U6 to U10 will play at
one venue. Games will be played on ¼ field sizes as an additional trial. Where a host club is fielding teams
in the U11 to U13 age grade, these teams will be allocated a home game.
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7. Trust House Memorial Park Turf
Games played on Trust House Memorial Park Turf must adhere to the following rules: -
• Only players, coaches and manager are allowed in the tunnel area and changing rooms.
• During the game the entrance door will be locked. For the second game the entrance door will be opened
at half time to let the teams into the changing area then locked again.
• Players must leave their bags in the changing rooms and not taken out into the turf enclosure.
• Players are to enter the turf enclosure via the tunnel. Not jumping the turf enclosure fence.
• Players can warm up behind the goal posts, when there is a game in play. They must not impede with the
current game in any way.
• Players must have clean rugby boots
• No gumboots or work boots to be worn on the turf
• No soft drinks, chewing gum or food allow on the turf or dugout area
• Only coaches, managers and players are allowed in the green dugout area and they must stay there, no
one is allowed to walk up and down the sideline during the game
• Players can warm up in the red area behind the goal posts during the game
• For safety reason it is advised that all players have a shower after the game.
8. Dispensations
All dispensations must be received by the JAB committee prior to the start of the season after which decisions
will be made.
• Application for a Dispensation must be made on the official Application Form, and can be supported by a
brief letter from the Parent/Guardian/Caregiver.
(See Appendix D “Application for Dispensation”)
• A Player for whom a Dispensation has been sought, cannot play in the proposed Grade/Team until that
Dispensation has been granted
The purpose of dispensations is to allow:
i. Players with medical reasons (this must be supported with official medical information/certificate)
ii. Country clubs as classified in definition of Country clubs, who wouldn’t be able to field a team due to a
lack of player numbers and there is no other team to play for.
iii. Players who would be adversely affected by playing in the correct grade for their age/weight to be re-
graded to play in a lower grade.
8.1 “Definition of Country Clubs”
The country clubs are Eketahuna, East Coast, Tuhirangi and Gladstone as determined each year by the WB
JAB.
8.2 Dispensations by Email
If a delegate wishes to apply for dispensation during the season, the dispensation form must be completed
and signed and in the office by 5.00pm Tuesday. The dispensation will be forwarded to the delegates for
their decision. The majority rule will apply for the approval or decline and all delegates will know the
outcome before the upcoming competition game.
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8.3 Three Week Trial Period
Players that are put on trial will be viewed by three independent people determined by WBRU with the
qualification, experience and ability to determine each case without biases (e.g., RDO, one individual from
the WB Referees Association and one JAB Delegate with approval by the committee) in the grade the
dispensation is sought. After this period a JAB committee meeting will be called to discuss whether the
dispensation is approved or not.
Conditions
• U6, U8, U9 and U10 teams can only have two players granted dispensation on the field at one time.
• U11 and U13 teams can only play three player’s granted dispensation on the field at one time.
• All Coaches to meet pre-match to identify and verify players granted dispensation on Team Sheet.
• Players granted dispensation are to be identified to the referee before the game.
8.4 Above Weight Player
If a player is above the weight limit set for their grade, they must move up one grade only due to their age.
If the player is still above the weight limit set for the grade, they have moved up to then the rules for Above
Weight Player Register (AWR) conditions will apply. If there is no grade to move up to then that player will
be on a three-week trial where the AWR conditions apply.
Above Weight Player Register (AWR)
Any player playing up ONE grade because of being above the weight limit set for their grade and is still
above the weight limit set for the grade they have moved into, the AWR rules apply.
Any player that has been granted dispensation to play down a grade and is above the weight limit of that
grade, the AWR rules will apply.
The player/s must be clearly identified on the team sheet and the opposition coaches and referee must be
advised of that player/s.
• When any penalty or free kick is awarded, the player must not tap and run or be the first receiver in
any instance.
• The player must not take the ball off the back of a scrum if playing No. 8.
• From all set pieces the player must not be the first receiver in any instance.
• The player must not run from the position of half back or 1st five at set piece time.
• If the player is playing in the front row and it becomes obvious either to the opposition coaches or
the referee that the player is dominating at scrum time and safety is becoming an issue, then
scrums will revert to uncontested scrums.
8.5 Declined Player
Before WB JAB decline a player they must be satisfied they have covered every option available to the
player.
8.6 Consequences
The WBRU JAB will be relying on Coach, Team and Club integrity to ensure adherence to all criteria. Any
breaches of the outlined criteria will see incidents being dealt with as per the Complaints and Penalties
Procedures outlined in the Delegates Manual and any necessary sanction implemented.
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8.7 College Player Dispensations
8.7.1 Eligible Year 9 College players wanting to play JAB Under 13’s must meet the age (as at 1st
January in that year) and the Under 75kg weigh limit and go back to their club of origin to play.
8.7.2 An under 14 years college player (as at the 1st January in that year) being under 55kgs wishing to
continue to play for their nominated club can apply for a dispensation to play under 13 providing
that
• This player cannot play if there is a girl playing in this game.
• This player cannot play if there is an under 11s eligible player.
8.7.3 Dispensation must be sought through the union and the player’s college.
8.7.4 Clubs will only be allowed 5 college players per squad with a maximum of 3 college players on
the field at any one time.
8.7.5 All players are decided on a case-by-case basis
9. Calendar
For the season and also for Small Blacks course
(See Appendix B “Calendar Dates”)
10. Participation Criteria
10.1 Registration/Team entry
WB JAB will promote a JAB Club Registration Day
(See Appendix B “Calendar Dates”)
• Clubs may enter as many teams as desired.
• If a club has more than one team in a grade, they must name each team.
• Clubs must adhere to the timeline in regard to Entry and information deadlines.
• Entries will be returned on forms supplied by JAB on or before specified date for JAB competition.
• Team entries i.e., the number of teams and grades entered by each Club, are to be confirmed with the
WB JAB by the date specified.
• All NZR registration forms are to be accurately completed through each club’s Sporty portal. All players
are properly registered by the date set by WBRU or prior to their first game if completed after the
season starts.
10.2 Clubs registering two teams in the same grade
• Each team must be a stand-alone team and players cannot play for the other team within their club
unless agreed upon by the opposition coach.
• Clubs that are running two squads must ensure there is an even mix of ages over both teams.
• Points will be deducted for not abiding by the WBRU JAB Rules.
NZRU policy states that as part of its insurance cover agreement with ACC, all players must appear on the
NZR official register of players.
Registration Forms must be returned to the WBRU office by the required date unless prior arrangements
are made.
NOTES REGARDING THE NZR REGISTRATION SHEET
• All NZR registrations are completed via the club’s Sporty portal. By completing the form all members are
covered under the New Zealand Rugby Player Accident Insurance Scheme.
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• By completing the online registration form and accepting the terms & conditions, individuals will be
deemed to have ‘signed’ the registration form. Where a player is under the age of 18, a
parent/caregiver/ legal guardian must complete the form on the players behalf.
• By accepting the Terms and Conditions on the form, individuals agree to abide (or where accepting
the Terms and Conditions on the form in respect of a player under the age of 18, ensure that the player
will abide) by the constitution, regulations, bylaws and policies of the WB JAB who have jurisdiction and
control over the competition. Players are also bound by World Rugby and New Zealand Rugby
constitution, regulations, bylaws and policies including by virtue of being deemed to be a ‘person’ as
defined in those.
• The information on the forms is extremely valuable to both Clubs and the WBRFU JAB. Clubs can use all
the information for their membership database, and the JAB can use information e.g., e-mail addresses
to compile mailing lists for junior newsletters.
All players must comply with age restrictions as at 1st January of year participating,
e.g. U6 - 5 years old, at 1 January and is turning 6 during that calendar year.
11. Competition Format
The format for all Grades will be confirmed for the season as soon as entries are finalised. Traditionally a round
robin format has prevailed, but that will be dependent on entries in each Grade.
U6, U8 & U9 grades do not keep or have a championship tables therefore, no finals are necessary. At the end of
the season there will be a round robin based on seedings.
U10, U11 & U13 grades compete throughout the season accumulating points on a Championship Table.
At the conclusion of the ‘regular’ season, a finals format devised to suit each of the Grades will be played out.
(Clubs will be advised of format as soon as finalised)
12. Points
Points will be awarded throughout the season as follows, dependent on results being received (i.e. no results =
no points)
• Win 4 pts.
• Draw 2 pts.
• Loss 0 pts.
Teams defaulted against will be awarded 4 points
13. Team Defaults
All defaults must go through the delegates and 48 hours’ notice is required.
14. Semi-finals and Final Format
14.1 Semi-Finals
In the case of a drawn Semi-Final extra time will be played. “Golden Point” will be played. The team that
scores first in extra time will be declared the winner
• U10, U11 & U13 grade will play 10 minutes extra time each way.
• If still tied at the end of extra time, then the highest seeded team will process to the final.
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14.2 Finals
In the case of a drawn Final extra time will be played. “Golden Point” will be played. The team that scores
first in extra time will be declared the winner.
• U11 & U13 grade will play 10 minutes extra time each way.
• If still tied at the end of extra time, then the highest seeded team will process to the final.
15. Draw Announcements and Cancellations
15.1 Announcements
The draw for the season will be available on the Wairarapa Bush website. Please note that the draw could
change due to team numbers.
15.2 Cancellations
All grades of rugby will continue in most weather conditions throughout the season. However, we do not
want to put our players at risk of illness or distress and on occasion may need to cancel for this reason. If
this is the case, announcements will be made, from 7.00am onwards, on stations Classic Hits and MoreFM,
Wairarapa Bush Rugby Facebook page. All delegates will also be contacted.
16. Verified Team List
All teams at all matches must have an accurate Team Sheet of participants’ Registration details, including date of
birth, weight and dispensations. Any new Players joining the game after this date must complete the same
Registration process prior to playing.
(See Appendix C “Team List”)
Clubs with more than one team in a grade must ensure that players only play for the team they are registered
to. If at any time during the season one of the teams is unable to make the minimum required player number,
they may use players from the other team but cannot stack the team.
The management of each team must carry this sheet with them at each and every game and make it available
for perusal by WB JAB Officials, opposition Coaches and Management.
Failure to do so will incur penalties
17. Mouth Guards
It is compulsory, in accordance with the Laws of the Game (4 Player’s clothing) that mouth guards are correctly
worn by all players whilst playing the game of rugby.
18. Wearing of skins
As per World Rugby Law 4.3k the wearing of cotton blend long tights or leggings, with single inside leg seam
under their shorts and socks is permitted.
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19. Weekly Results and Team Cards
• Coaches and/or Team Management participating in U10, U11 and U13 Grades must complete accurate
Team Cards on a weekly basis which must be available for perusal by opposition Team Management
and handed in, complete with results and point scorers, at the completion of each match. (See Appendix E
“Team Cards”)
• Coaches and/or Team Management participating in U8 and U9 Grades must complete the results sheet
for their team and sign this sheet at each venue. Duty Marshall is to collect these.
• The venue results sheets and team cards can be either placed in the Letter Box at the gate of the Union
Room Office, emailed to s.puddy@waibush.co.nz.
Note: - All result sheets and team cards must be in the office by 10am Monday mornings, Tuesday 10am is
the latest. Results will be taken from the team card that is present as a true and acute result. If both team
cards aren’t received then neither team is awarded the points.
Failure to do so could mean points will not be allocated to the team.
20. Coaches
The Small Blacks Coaching Courses that are delivered by WBRFU are age specific, and anyone and everyone
involved in the Coaching of Junior Players must have completed a Coaching Course relevant to the age of the
Players in the Team.
Failure to do so will mean the withdrawal of their team from Competition.
• Unregistered “Caretaker” coach of a team, while the normal Coach is away, is NOT allowed.
• Clubs are urged to encourage at least two people per team to gain the relevant coaching qualification.
Managers and Parents are welcome to these courses as well.
• U9 may have a coach each on the field but only if there is an agreement between the two coaches. But if
the coach is refereeing the game then they are not allowed to coach their team.
• U10 the coach is only allowed on the field if they are refereeing the game. There is to be not coaching of
the team.
21. Duty Teams
• Clubs are required to provide manpower at the Saturday Morning venues.
• Ground Marshall is to wear a “hi viz” vest to ensure they are visible and everyone knows who they are.
• The Ground Marshall is an extremely important person at these venues, and Clubs are asked to nominate
someone who, when their Club is on duty at a particular venue, is able to resolve some of the issues that
come up from time to time.
• An understanding of the Rules can be gained from this Manual, and the WBRFU JAB will help and support
the Duty Marshall in any way they can.
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22. RULES FOR SATURDAY MORNING RUGBY – Wairarapa Bush JAB
JUNIOR PLAYER DEVELOPMENT MODEL
Age Grade U6 U8 U9 U10 U11 U12/13 Comments
Numbers 10 10 10 10 10 15 These numbers are maximums. If you
on 12 have the minimum number of players, you
7 Minimum 8 Minimum 8 Minimum 8 Minimum 8 Minimum Minimum must use players from the opposition to
field
number of number of number of number of number of number make up numbers to the maximum. If
players players players players players of players
there aren’t enough players to do this
then you must match numbers so the
game proceeds with even numbers.
Balancing playing numbers and ability is to
be encouraged
Field size ½ Full For 15’s must be full field. ½ = goal to 10 m
⅓ ½ ½ ½ (across the field) – Portable goalposts are
required The NZRU recommend portable
posts by POWA PRODUCTS.
Full size posts on one touchline need to
have bolsters on them
Try 1pts 1pts 1pts 1pts 5pts 5pts Score blowouts have a detrimental effect
on both teams. If score blowouts are
occurring i.e. 30+ at halftime, Points
awarded for the game, then coaches must
take steps to even up game
Conversion 0pts 0pts 0pts 0pts 2pts 2pts U11 conversion taken from in front of
posts. U13 conversions are not to be taken
further out than the 15 m line. In all
tournament games conversions are to be
taken from the point
perpendicular to the point where the try is
scored
Ball size 2½ 3 3 3 3 4 Balls will be colour coded for each size.
Size 2 ½ = orange, Size 3 = blue, Size 4 =
green
Tackle Rippa Rippa Tackle Tackle Tackle Tackle At U8 Players may start playing tackle
Rugby Rugby/Tackle Rugby half way thru the season Tackles
must be below the nipple
Subs All Players are required to play half of a game each match.
Scrums No 5 person 5 person 5 person 5 person 8 person Contest and pushing only at U13 The push
is limited to half a metre maximum. Safety
Tap & pass can is paramount
be used if
agreed to by
coaches
Lineout No 5 person 5 person 5 person 5 person 8 person Lineouts can be contested from U11. There
Tap & pass can is to be no lineout lifting at any level
be used if
agreed to by
coaches
Kick-off Tap and Pass Punt or Punt or Normal Normal At U10 and below, kick offs to be rotated
Tap and dropkick by dropkick by through all Players
Pass the scoring the scoring
side side
Tap and
Penalty Tap and Pass Tap and Pass Tap and Pass Normal Normal
Pass
Kicking
(General No Discouraged Discouraged Discouraged Yes Yes
Play)
Length of 2 x 10 2 x 30 2 x 30
2 x 10 halves 2 x 25 halves 2 x 25 halves
Game halves halves halves These are maximums
Learning
No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Referee
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22.1 Explanation of rules
The following has been written to help understanding as to why WB JAB have certain Rules, why they should be
adhered to by all, and what is hoped to be gained by having these Rules.
23. Age Grades
A player’s eligibility for a Grade depends on how old he/she was on January 1st of that year.
24. Player Numbers
• The numbers on the field are in the main, derived from the Small Blacks model, which allows all players to
become involved in a game as much as possible, and to match the field size.
• U8 – U10 minimum numbers is 8 players, and then they must take players from the opposition to make it
a 10 aside game. If the opposition hasn’t got enough players to make both teams up to 10 then it
becomes an even numbers game. If you turn up with less than 8 players then you don’t play for points but
you match numbers so the kids can still play.
*U11 – 2022 only: Due to current registration data the grade will be contested as 10 aside with a
minimum of 8 players. Game will also be played on a half field.
• U13 minimum numbers is 12 players, and then they must take players from the opposition to make it a 15
aside game. If the opposition hasn’t got enough players to make both teams up to 15 then it becomes an
even numbers game. If you turn up with less than 12 players then you don’t play for points but you match
numbers so the kids can still play.
• All Players are required to play half of a game each match.
25. Score Blow-outs
WB JAB Rules state that if a team is leading by 30+ at half time, points for the win are taken, but then the
Coaches must take steps to even up the next half. The following are some options available to the Coaches
• Subbing Sub off key players
• Wind advantage Give away any wind advantage that may exist
• Kick-offs Weaker teams restarts with a tap and pass rather than kick
Scoring team kicks to weaker team
• Depower Non-contested scrums
Non-contested lineouts
26. Incidents and Complaints
(See Appendix F “Complaint/Incident Report”)
This section has been reviewed in the hope that a clearer understanding of the Judicial System, the Penalty
System and the differences between them, will be obtained.
There are a few points that are common to both that must be emphasized.
• Do not involve children in any conflict – all discussions, whether on the playing field, in clubrooms, on the
telephone or at home should be done away from children.
• All Clubs shall have a Policy for dealing with complaints or reported incidents that involve only Members
of, and people associated with their own Club. All other such matters are covered by the Policies of the
WB JAB Committee and the WBRU.
26.1 WBRU Disciplinary Policy
• The WB JAB is an affiliated body to the WBRU and constitutionally has the authority to administer ALL
aspects of Wairarapa Bush Junior Club Rugby.
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• This includes (but not exclusively) handling of all disciplinary matters within Wairarapa Bush Junior
Club Rugby.
26.2 WBRU Complaints JAB Policy
• Complaints of reported incidents involving people from the same Club should, in the first instance, be
dealt with by the Club concerned and in accordance with the policy of that Club.
• Where a complaint concerns or involves any member of another Club, then it should be dealt with only
by the delegate of the Clubs involved.
• If the situation is not resolved to the satisfaction of both parties, then the complaint may be referred
to the WB JAB Committee by the Delegate of either Club.
The WB JAB Committee will deal only with facts.
The WB JAB Committee will not consider complaints that are considered frivolous, vexatious or otherwise
without merit. In order to eliminate time wasted on these sorts of complaints, it will be the JAB Delegate
only who reports to and corresponds with the WB JAB Committee. The Complaints Form is to be used.
26.3 Incidents
Incidents include sending off, unsportsmanlike behaviour on the field, and unruly behaviour on the
sideline.
26.4 Complaints
Complaints can be made about the above, but also when player and coach eligibility issues arise.
A judicial system is in place to deal with disciplinary matters, the judicial system is explained further
on. A penalty system is in place to deal with Clubs/teams who fail to comply with the outlined JAB
participation criteria. This is laid out further on.
26.5 Dealing with Incidents and Complaints
• From time to time incidents may occur, or rules violated that result in a complaint, and require
investigation and follow-up action by the WB JAB Committee.
• All incidents/complaints referred to the WB JAB Committee must come from the Club Delegate and
the Complaints Form must be used.
• If the complaint/incident is of a minor nature, it should be handled by the JAB Delegate of the Clubs
concerned. If the problem is unable to be resolved between Delegates then the matter is to be
referred to the Chairman within 72hrs from when the incident happened. There, the CEO, the RDO or
the CRM, on behalf of the WB JAB Committee, will investigate the complaint/incident and then, in
consultation with the JAB Committee, a decision will be made about which course of action is to be
taken, whether it be a letter of caution or to proceed to a hearing before the WBRU Judicial
Committee or a penalty.
• Reports from Referees and Touch Judges will be obtained if necessary.
• Delegates will be kept informed of all complaints, action taken and outcomes.
26.6 Schedule for dealing with Incidents and Complaints
1. At the game
• All sending offs (where a player is ordered off the field for the duration of the rest of the game) must
be notified to the WBRFU JAB Committee.
• At all times, the emphasis must be on allowing a game to continue as long as no issue of Player safety
is involved.
• Discussion between adults should be away from the hearing of children.
• Incidents occurring before (when a team is assembled in preparation for playing a game), during and
immediately after a game, that may be dealt with at the time include:
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The Verification of Where a Coach/Manager is unable to verify the eligibility of a Player, that Player must take no
Player Eligibility part in the game as long as an issue of Player safety is concerned. The incident must then be
reported to the Club Delegate. Coaches/ Managers shall take no further action.
Verification of the No person who is unable to, at the time, prove that they hold the appropriate qualifications
Qualification of shall referee a game. If no such person is available to referee a game, then that game must not
Coaches and be played. Where a Coach or Referee is unable to verify their qualification, this must then be
Referees reported to the Club Delegate. Coaches shall take no further action.
The Application or The Referee shall be the sole judge of the interpretation and application of the Rules and laws
Interpretation of and the application of the advantage law. Unless there is concern for player safety, any
Rules. disagreement with the decisions of the Referee should only be discussed at half time or after
the game, and only by the Coach of the Teams involved in the game. If the Referee does not
wish to discuss any issue regarding the decisions made then the Coach shall take no further
action at the time and may make a report to his/her Club Delegate
Player Safety Where, in the opinion of a coach, an issue of player safety is present during a game, they
should call out and get the referee’s attention. The referee must then halt the game and be
willing to discuss with both Coaches the issue of concern. If the issue cannot be sorted to the
agreement of all parties then the game may be called off and the incident reported to the Club
Delegate. Coaches shall take no further action.
Unsportsmanlike This is a matter for the Referee and should be brought to their attention in the manner
Behaviour on the described above. No Coach shall address a member of the opposing team without the
Field Consent, and only in the presence of, that player’s Coach. If in the opinion of the Coach the
matter has not been dealt with satisfactorily, the game should be allowed to continue unless
there is an issue of player safety present, and the incident reported to the Club Delegate.
Coaches shall take no further action.
Unruly Behaviour Coaches should only address people associated with their own Team. The Referee has the right
on the Sideline. to stop the game until the issue is addressed. Only Coaches or Managers may address the
Referee or Ground Official. At all times work simply to calm a situation and allow the game to
continue. All other issues should be dealt with by the Club Delegates of the Clubs involved.
Incidents involving intimidating or physical behaviour by sideline supporters will be referred to
the Police. This is non-negotiable.
Only Coaches or Managers named on the Official Team Lists should deal with conflict situations, JAB
Delegates and WBRU officials should be sought.
• Players, Parents and Spectators should not be included in, or become involved in conflict resolution.
• All other issues concerning behaviour, protocol and procedural matters, involving Player, Coaches,
Parents and Spectators should be forwarded to and dealt with by the Club according to the relevant
Policies of that Club.
2. Incidents and Complaints at times other than at a game
• Incidents and complaints concerning only the Members of the same Club should be dealt with by
that Club. In many cases, it is better that a Coach doesn’t try and deal with an incident or complaint
themselves, but should instead refer such issues to their Club Delegate.
• Any accusations of abuse or mistreatment of Players must be referred directly and immediately to the
Club Committee.
• Club Officials may ask for assistance from their Senior Club or JAB Delegate in adjudication or for
purposes of clarity. If Coaches/Management feels they are being treated unfairly, this may be taken up
with the WB JAB Committee.
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3. Appeals
• If a Complainant (Person or Club) feels that at any time that their complaint has not been given due
consideration or feel that they have been unfairly treated in the matter, they may appeal with all the
supporting evidence to the WB JAB Committee.
• Appeals against the decisions of the WB JAB Committee may be made in accordance with the policies
of the WBRU, to the WBRU.
• The WB JAB Committee reserves the Right to forward any complaint to the WBRU Judicial
Committee.
4. Penalties
Clubs/teams who fail to comply with any of the outlined JAB Participation Criteria and Player eligibility
requirements will be subject to the listed disciplinary actions:
• 1st instance – forfeit points from game
• 2nd instance – 1 week suspension
• 3rd instance – suspended for the rest of season
27. Wairarapa Bush JAB Rule Sheets
The coloured Wairarapa Bush JAB Rule sheets are deemed to be part of these rules.
Appendixes Listed as follows:
Appendix A: Delegates Contact List
Appendix B: Calendar Dates
Appendix C: Representative Dates
Appendix D: Team List
Appendix E: Application for Dispensation
Appendix F: U8, U9 Team Cards
Appendix G: U10, U11, U13 Team Cards
Appendix H: Complaints/Incident Rep
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Appendix A:
DELEGATE CONTACTS LIST
Carterton RFC: East Coast RFC:
Ed Ward Chris Liddle
M: 022 195 4835 M: 021 256 3045
E: Edward.martin.ward@gmail.com E: liddlecris@live.com
Eketahuna RFC: Featherston Rugby Club:
Ben Johnston Susi Cooper-Faye
P: 06 372 5730 M: 027 645 1113
M: 027 479 5004 E: featherstonrugby@gmail.com
E: benjohnston77@hotmail.com E: susi2001nz@yahoo.com
Gladstone Rugby Club: Greytown RFC:
Collis Berryman Tavita Isaac
P: 027 721 4051 M: 027 347 1953
E: collisberryman@gmail.com E: tavita@solintex.com
Marist RFC: Martinborough RFC:
Blair Gard’ner Ana Gudsell
M: 027 346 0468 M: 027 452 6504
E: gardner.blair@gmail.com E: ana@bellst.co.nz
Masterton Red Star: Pioneer Sports Club:
Josh Stanway Paul Griffiths
M: 027 371 6521 M: 021 241 3739
E: jobsarley@gmail.com E: griffo@xtra.co.nz
E: paul.griffiths@nzdf.mil.nz
Tuhirangi RFC:
Steph & Malcolm Jaspers
M: 027 424 1225
E: stephjaspers@gmail.com
Secretary:
Trish Heming
M: 027 335 8240
E: trish@waibush.co.nz
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Appendix B:
CALENDAR DATES
Small Black Courses (To be confirmed)
Date Time Venue
Season
Sat 14 May JAB Competition Starts : Marist RFC Carnival Day
Sat 21 May Carterton RFC Carnival Day
Sat 28 May Gladstone RFC Carnival Day
Sat 04 June Queens Birthday Weekend – No rugby
Sat 11 June
Sat 18 June
Sat 25 June Matariki Weekend – No rugby
Sat 02 July
Sat 09 July
Sat 16 July School Holidays – No Rugby
Sat 23 July School Holidays – No Rugby
Sat 30 July
Sat 06 Aug
Sat 13 Aug
Sat 20 Aug
Sat 27 Aug
Sat 03 Sep Last date for JAB rugby
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Appendix C:
Representative Fixtures (To be confirmed)
DATE GRADE OPPOSITION VENUE TIME
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Appendix D:
TEAM LIST
Club Name
Team Name
Grade
First Name Last Name DOB Weight DP AWP
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
Coaches Name:
Assistant Coaches Name:
Managers Name:
Note: DP = Players granted Dispensation, AWP = Above weight player
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Appendix E:
APPLICATION FOR DISPENSATION
JAB Players play in the grade that corresponds to their age on the 1st of January 2022. Where there is a bona fide reason why a
player should play in the grade below their age, this application form should be submitted.
A player cannot take the field in a grade below their age unless dispensation has been approved by the WBJAB.
NZRU ID (Official Use)
Players Full Name:
Players Club: Player’s Weight (kg):
Date of Birth: / / Player’s Age on 1st January 2022
Grade to be played in 2022 Re-grade to
Has the player been granted YES NO
dispensation before?
What year/s and grade has re-grade
been approved?
Players playing history: (list grades, years and representative)
Reasons for dispensation? (Please explain and provide evidence)
JAB Delegates Name:
JAB Delegates Signature:
Date
Official Use:
Representative Team YES NO
Eligibility
Decision: Approved Deny 3 Weeks Trial Until / /
Chairman’s Signature
Dated / /
Decision after trail period Approved Deny
Chairman’s Signature Dated / /
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Appendix F:
U8, U9 Team Cards
OFFICIAL JAB COMPETITION RESULTS SHEET
Grade
Date
TEAM SCORE VS TEAM SCORE
Coaches Signature Coaches Signature
TEAM SCORE VS TEAM SCORE
Coaches Signature Coaches Signature
TEAM SCORE VS TEAM SCORE
Coaches Signature Coaches Signature
TEAM SCORE VS TEAM SCORE
Coaches Signature Coaches Signature
TEAM SCORE VS TEAM SCORE
Coaches Signature Coaches Signature
TEAM SCORE VS TEAM SCORE
Coaches Signature Coaches Signature
TEAM SCORE VS TEAM SCORE
Coaches Signature Coaches Signature
TEAM SCORE VS TEAM SCORE
Coaches Signature Coaches Signature
TEAM SCORE VS TEAM SCORE
Coaches Signature Coaches Signature
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Appendix G:
U10, U11, U13 Team Cards
OFFICIAL JAB COMPETITION RESULTS SHEET
Date:
Grade: Venue:
Home Team: Opposition:
No. Registered Players Name T P C DG
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
Half Time Score Home Team: Opposition:
Full Time Score Home Team: Opposition:
Home Teams Coach Name:
Home Teams Coach Signature:
Opposition Coach Name:
Opposition Coach Signature:
Note: You are the home team no matter where the game is played
Team Sheet Procedures
▪ The Coach/Manager fills the card out before the game i.e. players names against playing position
▪ The Coach/Manager is to record scores, team points scorer details onto the sheet during the game
▪ The Coach is to sign the team card before getting the opposition coach to sign the team card
▪ The Coach hands their sheet into the Rugby Administrator at the Union by 10am the following Monday
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Appendix H:
COMPLAINT/INCIDENT REPORT
• Complaints should be initially directed to your Club’s delegate to action
• Complaints should only be made to the WB JAB once all other avenues have failed to bring about a satisfactory
resolve.
• All complaints to the WB JAB must be made in writing on this form.
• The decision of the WB JAB will be final and binding on all parties.
• The WB JAB reserves the right to suspend any player, coach, manager or administrator from being involved in
Wairarapa Bush Junior Club Rugby until such time that the issue has been resolved to its satisfaction.
• The WB JAB does reserve the right to, in certain cases, refer the complaint to the WBRU Judicial Committee/Panel.
Details of the Incident
Date: Time:
Grade: Venue:
Teams involved
Club Team Name/Grade Coach/Manager
Is this complaint regarding the behaviour or actions of?
Player/s Coach/Manager Spectator/Parent Club Official Other
Please list the name, club and role of any person/s you feel had a part in this incident
Name Role e.g. player, coach Club Jersey number
Is this complaint regarding:
Facilities Equipment Organisation
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Details of the person making this complaint:
Name
Phone
Address
Club
Please give a brief description of what happened, as you saw it. State only the facts and do not include anyone
else’s opinion.
What actions were taken to resolve the issue at the time and by whom?
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Persons/clubs/committees who have previously heard or dealt with this complaint
(Please supply copies of all records and documentation relevant to your dealings of this complaint).
Name or Organization Contact Person Phone
Why is this complaint being referred to the WB JAB?
Declaration
I (person lodging this complaint),
confirm that the details given are accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Signed Dated / /
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Appendix I:
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