LPR Rules and Regulations 2016

LPR Rules and Regulations 2016
Table of Contents
ARTICLE 1 : LAWS OF THE GAME
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ARTICLE 2 : ELIGIBILITY REGULATIONS
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ARTICLE 3 : DIVISIONS AND SCHEDULE
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ARTICLE 4 : COMPETITION REGULATIONS
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ARTICLE 5 : GAME SHEET
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ARTICLE 6 : INTERRUPTION OF GAMES
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ARTICLE 7 : MATCH OFFICIALS
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ARTICLE 8 : MEDICAL SERVICES
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ADDENDUM 1: GAME SHEET
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ADDENDUM 2: CONSENT FORM
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ADDENDUM 3: FEES
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Preamble
The Rules and Regulations govern the participation in the « Ligue Provinciale de Rugby » (LPR), a rugby XV
competition organized annually involving Clubs from Quebec and Eastern Ontario.
The Clubs, teams, players, coaches, administrators, match officials participating in the LPR all benefit from the
same rights and abide by the same obligations regardless of their affiliated Provincial Union. Where applicable,
rules pertaining to members of Rugby Quebec shall be applicable to members of the Eastern Ontario Rugby
Union / Rugby Ontario members.
The interpretation of these rules and regulations is a prerogative of Rugby Quebec. In the event there is a
situation not addressed by the rules and regulations, Rugby Quebec will render a decision after consulting with
the League Committee.
In addition, Rugby Quebec may, at its discretion, establish guidelines and policies to interpret, to specify or to
confirm certain Rules and Regulations. These guidelines and policies shall have equivalent binding as Rules and
Regulations.
This preamble is integral part of the Rules and Regulations. In case of conflict between the French and English
versions of these Rules and Regulations, the French version supersedes.
Article 1 — LAWS OF THE GAME
1.1 The laws of the game are those of Rugby Canada and World Rugby.
Article 2 — ELIGIBILITY REGULATIONS
2.1 Only members in good standing according to Article 15.3 of Rugby Quebec Bylaws, can participate in
the LPR. Players registered with a different Provincial Union may also participate as long as they are
members of a Club playing in the LPR.
It is the responsibility of each Club to ensure that all players reported on the game sheet for their teams
are duly registered with Rugby Quebec/Rugby Canada, or Rugby Ontario/Rugby Canada for players in
the Eastern Ontario Rugby Ontario (EORU).
2.2 In order for a player to be eligible to participate in a game in the LPR, such player shall be duly
registered as a senior. In addition, a player shall have registered at least two (2) days prior to a specific
game.
2.3 In the event a non-eligible player plays in an LPR game, the following penalties shall be imposed:
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The team of the player shall forfeit the game in accordance with Article 4.3.4 of the Rules and
Regulations.
The Club affiliated with the team will receive a financial penalty as detailed in Addendum 3 of the
Rules and Regulations.
The player at fault shall be automatically suspended for one (1) year from any LPR activities and
other rugby competitions/activities in Quebec.
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2.4 Only players aged 18 years old and over are eligible to participate in the LPR. As an exception, a minor
player may participate as a senior in the LPR only if:
a) The player is part of Team Quebec U18;
b) A parent or legal guardian provides written consent and signs the Rugby Quebec Consent
Form in the Addendum 2;
c) The head coach of Team Quebec provides written consent and signs the Rugby Quebec
Consent Form in the Addendum 2;
The three (3) conditions are cumulative. The completed and signed Consent Form in the Addendum 2
shall be submitted to Rugby Quebec for approval prior to a minor player being allowed to play in the
LPR.
Article 3 — DIVISIONS AND SCHEDULE
3.1 Planning of the schedule
3.1.1 The schedule shall be prepared and officialised by Rugby Quebec following consultation with the
League Committee and participating Clubs.
3.2 Changes to the schedule
3.2.1 Once the official schedule has been published, no date change shall be allowed unless agreed
upon by all teams involved. In addition, no change to the schedule resulting in the start of a game
prior to noon, or after 4:00pm, shall be allowed unless agreed upon by all teams involved.
3.2.2 Any Club playing at home shall have the possibility to change the field on which the game is to be
played, until seventy-two (72) hours prior to such game and as long as the field is within a twenty
(20) km radius of the initially scheduled field.
3.2.3 Any Club playing at home shall have the possibility to change a game kick-off time, under the
conditions in Article 3.2.1., until seventy-two (72) hours prior to such game.
3.2.4 All changes to the schedule, except as detailed in 3.2.2 and 3.2.3., will be reviewed by Rugby
Quebec and may be rejected. If the change is approved, the Club who made the request will be
billed a fee in accordance with Addendum 3. The payment must be made via PayPal to the
Federation de Rugby du Quebec (info@rugbyquebec.com) at the time of the request.
3.2.5 Any changes made to the schedule due to a force majeure shall not be subject to fees as indicated
in the Addendum 3. The changes must be submitted to the Coordinator Member Services within
twenty-four (24) hours after the initially scheduled game date. The Club will also have to submit a
copy of proof of force majeure (example: official letter from the city indicating the closure of the
field, etc.), otherwise the home team shall forfeit the game in accordance with Article 4.3.4..
3.2.6 Any changes to the schedule caused by the participation by three (3) or more players of a team in
a provincial or inter-provincial game of Team Quebec shall be free of charge. The change request
must be submitted to the Coordinator Member Services within five (5) business days following the
publication of the list of players for Team Quebec.
The Club must submit the names of the players involved with the request. If the list of members of
the provincial Team Quebec is published less than a week before the date of the game, the
request for the change of the game must be submitted at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to the
date of the game.
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3.3 Schedule Format
Men’s League:
Super Ligue :
Provincial 1 :
Provincial 2 :
Development :
away/home games with reserve teams
away/home games with reserve teams
away/home games with reserve teams
Refer to the official program
Women’s League:
Super Ligue :
Provincial 1 :
Development :
away/home games with reserve teams
away/home games
Refer to the official program
3.4 Participating Teams
3.4.1 Every season, Rugby Quebec publishes the list of participating teams within a division based on
the results of the prior season in accordance with Article 3.7.
In addition, Rugby Quebec may establish certain additional conditions for promotion, notably the
number of registered players, and may impose necessary penalties if such conditions are not
respected, as long as teams have been informed within a reasonable timeframe. Any aspect
regarding the establishment of the divisions that is not determined by the Rules and Regulations
shall be determined by Rugby Quebec following consultation with the League Committee.
3.4.2 For the 2016 season, the teams involved in the divisions are as follow:
Men’s League:
Super Ligue
Saint Anne de Bellevue
Club de Rugby de Québec
Montreal Wanderers
Montreal Irish
Ottawa Bytown Blues
Ottawa Irish
Provincial 1
Provincial 2
Beaconsfield RFC
TMR RFC
Parc Olympique
Abénakis de Sherbrooke
Ottawa Indians
Kingston Panthers
Rugby Club Montréal
XV de Montréal
Westmount Rugby Club
Saint Lambert Locks
Ottawa Beavers
Barrhaven Scottish
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Development
Group A
Ormstown Saracens
Brome Lake Ducks
Barracudas Saint-Jean
Montreal Exiles
Group B
Saint Anne de Bellevue III
Nomades Laval
Montreal Barbarians
Braves Trois-Rivières
Gladiateurs Outaouais
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Women’s League:
Super Ligue
Provincial 1
Saint Anne de Bellevue
Club de Rugby de Québec
TMR RFC
Montreal Barbarians
Barrhaven Scottish
Ottawa Irish
Abénakis de Sherbrooke
Rugby Club Montréal
Nomades Laval
Saint Lambert Locks
Ottawa Banshees
Development
Saint Lambert Locks II
Braves Trois-Rivières
Brome Lake Ducks
Barracudas Saint-Jean
Beaconsfield RFC
Westmount Rugby Club
Montreal Irish
3.5 Playoffs
3.5.1
3.5.2
3.5.3
3.5.4
3.5.5
The four teams with the highest rank in the standings at the end of the season qualify for the
semifinals.
The highest ranked team will play at home against the team ranked fourth. The team ranked
second will play at home against the team ranked third.
The winners of those games will play the final. The winner of the final is declared champion.
Rugby Quebec determines the field on which the final is played.
Article 3.5.1, 3.5.2 et 3.5.3 are not applicable to mens Développement division. In this particular
division:
The first two teams of group A qualify for the semifinals.
The third team in group A plays a quarter final game against the second team in group B. The
winner of this game plays the semi-final against the second team in group A.
The fourth team in group A plays a quarter final game against the first team in group B. The
winner of this game plays the semi-final against the first team in group A.
The winners of the semifinals play the final. The winner of the final is declared champion
3.6 Logistic
3.6.1 For all Men and Women divisions, all Reserve teams shall play before their First team. All Third
team shall play before the Reserve team.
3.6.2 Article 3.6.1 is valid for regular season and playoff games.
3.6.3 All teams in the league must have at least one coach who is present, certified and registered as a
coach with Rugby Quebec and Rugby Canada.
3.6.4 All teams in all divisions must possess numbered game jerseys.
3.6.5 All teams must have an alternate jersey in case of conflicting colours for a game. It is the
responsibility of the home team to change jerseys in the case of such a conflict, which is
determined by the match official. In the event that a team cannot comply with this regulation within
a delay of 15 minutes of the scheduled game time, the team shall forfeit the match and Article
4.3.4 of the present document shall apply.
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3.7 Promotion and Relegation
3.7.1 Men’s Divisions
a) The team that finishes first in its division is promoted to the superior division, while the team
that finishes last from that division is relegated;
b) In the event that a reserve team forfeits more than two (2) games during the season, the Club
will not be eligible for a promotion to the superior division.
c) A team promoted to Super League, Provincial 1 or Provincial 2 must have a Second team
(Reserve) to be eligible for promotion to a superior division.
d) If a team loses its Reserve team during or following the season, it will automatically be placed in
the Development division, regardless of its current division. In such a situation, if another team
had to be relegated in the same season, it will remain in the same division due to the freed
spot.
e) If no Development team can access the P2 division, the last place team in P2 shall keep its spot
in P2 and its Reserve in the P2 Reserve division;
f) If a P2 team is relegated, its first team and reserve team will be relegated to the Development
division;
g) A new Club or new team shall be placed in the Development division for its first season.
h) In the event a spot in a division is open following the application of the rules, Rugby Quebec,
following a consultation with the League Committee, will designate the team that best conforms
to the division to fill the open spot.
3.7.2 Women’s Divisions
a) The team that finishes first in its division is promoted to the superior division, while the team
that finishes last from that division is relegated;
b) A team promoted to Super League must have a Second team (Reserve) to be eligible for
promotion to a superior division.
c) If a Super Ligue team loses its Reserve team during or following the season, it will automatically
be placed in the Provincial 1 division. In such a situation, if another team had to be relegated in
the same season, it will remain in the same division due to the freed spot.
d) If no P1 team can access the Super Ligue division, the last place team in the Super Ligue
division shall keep its spot in Super Ligue and its Reserve in the Super Ligue Reserve division;
e) If a Super Ligue team is relegated, its First team will be relegated to P1 and its Reserve team
will be relegated to the Development division.
f) A new Club or new team shall be placed in the Development division for its first season.
g) In the event a spot in a division is open following the application of the rules, Rugby Quebec,
following a consultation with the League Committee, will designate the team that best conforms
to the division to fill the open spot.
Article 4 — COMPETITION REGULATIONS
4.1 Player Eligibility for the Playoffs
4.1.1 In order to be eligible to participate in playoff games, a player must have played a minimum of
three (3) LPR games for the club during the season, in the division that the player wishes to
participate or in a lower division. The three (3) games must have taken place on different date.
4.1.2 If a player has played in at least one (1) LPR game and an injury caused the player to miss three
(3) LPR games, such player will be eligible to play in the playoffs. The player shall declare the
injury to Rugby Quebec as well as provide medical evidence supporting the period of injury.
4.1.3 As soon as a player participates in a playoff game in a superior division, he is no longer eligible to
participate in a game in an inferior division. The player is considered to have played in a game if
his/her name appears on the game sheet.
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4.1.4 Any member of Rugby Quebec has the right to make an appeal concerning the playoffs eligibility
of a player in accordance with Article 4.1.1. of these Rules and Regulations. All appeals must be
submitted within seventy-two (72) hours after the game in question.
If the Coordinator Member Services decides that the player in question was not eligible to play
according to these regulations, the team that is at fault shall forfeit the game and the opposing
team shall have the opportunity to continue the playoffs in place of the team that is at fault.
Financial penalties as well as other penalties related to a forfeit shall be imposed on the team that
is at fault, in accordance with Addendum 3.
4.1.5 If the opposing team decides to not continue in the playoffs in place of the team that is at fault, the
next opposing team in the following game shall automatically win the game by forfeit.
4.1.6 In the event that two (2) teams in a playoff match are found at fault according to the eligibility
regulations, both teams shall lose by forfeit and shall be imposed the financial penalties as well as
the other penalties related to a forfeit in accordance with Addendum 3. The opposing team of the
next scheduled playoff game shall win that game by forfeit.
4.1.7 All issues related to player eligibility not included in these regulations shall be decided by Rugby
Quebec. Decisions will be final and with no right to appeal.
4.2 Standings
4.2.1 For all divisions, standings shall be established from the first to the last team, depending on the
number of teams in the division.
4.2.2 The team with the highest number of points shall be placed in the highest rank.
4.2.3 In the case of a tie in the standings, the tie-breaking criteria are as follows:
a) The team with the fewest forfeits;
b) The number of wins between the teams involved in the tie-break;
c) The number of total wins;
d) The points for/against differential;
e) The most points scored by;
f) The most tries scored;
g) Random draw
4.3 Scoring System
4.3.1 Win
a) During the season, a win is awarded to the team with the greater number of points at the end
of regulation time;
b) During playoff rounds, a win is awarded to the team with the greatest number of points at the
end of regulation time. Otherwise, the team with the greater number of points at the end of
added time (see Article 4.3.6.2a). Otherwise, the team with the greater number of successful
kicks at goal (see Article 4.3.6.2d);
c) During the season, a win is worth four (4) points in the standings.
4.3.2 Tie
a) During the season, a game is declared a tie when both teams have the same number of points
at the end of regulation time;
b) There are no ties in the playoff rounds;
c) During the season, a tie is worth two (2) points in the standings.
4.3.3 Loss
a) During the season, a game is lost by the team that has the fewest points at the end of
regulation time;
b) During the season, a loss is worth zero (0) points in the standings.
4.3.4 Forfeit
A team is considered forfeit for a game if:
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a) The team is not present twenty (20) minutes after the start of the game;
b) The team is not able to show virtual player cards twenty (20) minutes prior to the start of the
game. It is the responsibility of each Club to ensure their players listed on the game sheet are
eligible to play. The match official may, at his/her discretion, request verification of players
eligibility. In addition, when in legitimate doubt about a specific player’s eligibility, any member
of Rugby Quebec may request verification be made by the match official.
c) The team arrives with less than twelve (12) players at the beginning of the game or if the team
ends up with less than twelve (12) players on the field during the game due to injuries and/or
definite expulsions. Temporary expulsions shall not be considered.
d) The team does not have numbered jerseys before the start of the game;
e) The team designates a match official, resulting from the application of Article 7.5, that is not
certified and/or is not registered with Rugby Québec;
f) In the case of a Reserve team, if the First team is considered forfeit in the same day in
accordance with a) or c) of this Article.
g) For any other reason stipulated in another Article of the Rules and Regulations.
Consequences
h) A forfeit results in a loss of points in the standings during the season and is a loss in the case
of playoff rounds;
i) A club that is at fault may be fined according to the rates listed in the table 2 in Addendum 3.
Any penalty must be paid before the next game. The payment must be made via PayPal to
Rugby Quebec (info@rugbyquebec.com);
j) The team that is at fault shall lose points in the standings in accordance with Addendum 3.
k) The score of a game where one (1) of the two (2) teams forfeits shall be twenty-eight (28)
points for the non-offending team and zero (0) points for the team at fault. The non-offending
team shall also be attributed one (1) offensive bonus point. The score for a game where both
teams forfeit shall be zero (0) for the two (2) teams and no bonus points shall be attributed.
4.3.5 Bonus Points
a) One (1) bonus point shall be added to the standings for a team that scores four (4) or more
tries in a regular season game;
b) One (1) bonus point shall be added to the standings for a team that loses by seven (7) points
or less during a regular season game;
c) A team that loses by seven (7) points or less and scores more than four (4) tries is thus
awarded two (2) bonus points;
4.3.6 Extra Time
4.3.6.1 Extra time in a regular season game
There is no extra time during the season.
4.3.6.2 Extra time in a playoff game
a) If the two (2) teams are tied at the end of regular time in a playoff game, two (2) ten (10)minute halves shall be played. A two (2)-minute rest period shall take place before each extra
time half. A coin toss shall determine which team is to kick-off or receive. The team that
scores more points at the end of the extra time shall be declared the winner;
b) The extra time shall be played in full and it is only at the end of the extra time that a winner
shall be declared;
c) If the two (2) teams remain tied at the end of the extra time, kicks at goal shall determine the
winner. A coin toss shall determine the order of the kickers and the placement of the teams
on the field, just like the beginning of a game. The winner of the coin toss shall decide if they
wish to kick first or second. The first kicks shall occur from the intersection of the 22 m line
and the middle of the posts. The kick competition shall continue with a different player until
one (1) kicker from a team successfully kicks between the posts while the other kicker does
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not (sudden death). The successful kicker’s team shall be declared the winner. Each team
shall have the opportunity to attempt the same number of kicks;
d) The kickers shall have to be on the field at the end of the extra time period. No player can
attempt a second kick until all his eligible teammates have attempted a first kick. No player
can attempt a third kick until all his eligible teammates have attempted a second kick.
e) If a player gets injured during the kick competition and such player cannot attempt his kick,
his/her team shall be given the loss for the game.
Article 5 —GAME SHEET
5.1 Game Sheet
5.1.1 A team must ensure that the game sheet in Addendum 1 is duly completed. It must include, but is
not limited to, the following information:
a) Name of the coach;
b) List of 15 players minimum to a maximum of 22 players;
5.1.2 A team that does not complete its game sheet as specified in Article 5.1.1 shall receive a fine as
listed in Addendum 3;
5.1.3 The team must pay the fine before its next game. Failure to comply shall result in the application of
Article 4.3.4.
5.1.4 The completed game sheet must be given to the match official at least twenty (20) minutes before
the start of the game.
5.1.5 At the end of the game, the coach must sign the game sheet confirming the final result of the game
and the number of tries. Both game sheets are given to the match official.
5.2 Rules regarding player participation in more than one (1) game within the same day
5.2.1. It is authorized for a player to be listed on the game sheet of a Reserve team as well as on the
game sheet of the First team of the same Club during a single day under the restrictions of this
Article.
5.2.2.No starting player (listed as part of the 15 starting line-up) for a game of a Reserve team shall be
authorized to be listed as a starting player for the game of the First team.
5.2.3.No player is allowed to play more than 120 minutes during a single day in the season.
5.2.4.In case of non-compliance with Article 5.2.2 and 5.2.3., the First and Reserve teams will be
declared forfeit as detailed in 4.3.4.
Article 6 — INTERRUPTION OF GAMES
6.1 A match interrupted for reasons beyond anyone’s control shall be replayed in full at a later date with a 0
– 0 score, if the interruption occurs in the first half. If the interruption occurs after the first half has been
completed, the game shall be considered played and the final score shall be the score when the game
was stopped. This article is also valid if the match official must stop the game due to safety reasons in
case of altercations or other circumstances judged dangerous.
6.2 A game interrupted in the case of force majeure (serious injury, delay for ambulance, weather
conditions) shall be continued after the incident has passed. The length of the match may be reduced
so that the day’s schedule is not drastically changed. The second half must have started in order for
the score to stand. If this is not the case, the game shall be replayed in its entirety, with a 0 – 0 score at
a later date.
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Article 7 — MATCH OFFICIALS
7.1 Match Officials must be members in good standing with Rugby Quebec and they must be registered as
Match Officials.
7.2 In the event that Rugby Québec cannot supply a referee for a game or if the referee does not report to
the game, it is the responsibility of the home team to have a certified and registered referee to be the
match official for the game. The home team shall communicate the replacement referee’s name to
Rugby Quebec within three (3) days following the game.
If a game is refereed by a non-certified or non-member person, the home team shall be considered
forfeit in accordance with Article 4.3.4.. Any case of a forfeit due to an official that is non-certified or
non-registered with Rugby Québec shall be submitted to the disciplinary committee to see if further
sanctions should be considered.
7.3 Two (2) assistant referees shall be appointed to the provincial Women's and Men's finals.
7.4 Each club shall be responsible for providing at least one (1) developing referee to officiate a certain
number of games throughout the season. The club shall provide as many referees as it has teams
when it plays at home. These officials must be available to referee other games of the LPR on the same
weekend. These games shall be assigned by the Rugby Québec assignee.
7.5 If a club cannot provide the number of qualified officials under Article 7.4, the club shall receive a fine in
accordance with Addendum 3.
7.6 A club unable to provide qualified officials three (3) times during the season shall lose their right to
participate in the playoffs.
7.7 Each official is responsible for the transmission of the score and game sheets in accordance with
Rugby Quebec guidelines. An official who does not comply with the score validation deadline, which is
Monday before noon (12:00 pm) shall receive a fine in accordance with Addendum 3. This applies both
to regular officials and development officials (club).
7.8 If an official transmits a result that is erroneous, he shall receive a fine listed in Addendum 3.
7.9 An official who does not comply with the expulsion report submission deadline shall receive a fine in
accordance with Addendum 3.
7.10 The official must communicate any technical anomaly to Rugby Québec via e-mail as soon as he
notices it: services@rugbyquebec.com.
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Article 8 — MEDICAL SERVICES
8.1 Recognition
8.1.1 Rugby Québec recommends that all Clubs have a recognized professional under Article 8.1.2 of
the present document at their games. (See Safety Regulations.)
8.1.2 Recognized and non-recognized persons are determined as follows:
a) Athletic therapist: recognized + concussion module;
b) Physiotherapist: recognized + concussion module;
c) Paramedic: recognized with limited knowledge (no taping, no concussion module);
d) Graduate student (TS): recognized;
e) Student (TS): recognized with supervisor;
f) Kinesiologist: non-recognized;
g) Osteopath: non-recognized.
8.1.3 All recognized persons must obtain and communicate the following certifications to Rugby
Québec:
a) WR: Player Welfare (http://playerwelfare.worldrugby.org/);
b) Sport First Responder (SFR).
8.1.4 Rugby Québec’s medical committee recommends working with the Corporation des Thérapeutes
Sportifs du Québec (CTSQ) due to its flexibility and efficiency. The CTSQ can provide a list of
recognized athletic therapists for your season. Link: http://ctsq.qc.ca/.
8.2 Concussion management (see Safety Regulations)
8.2.1 The recognized person must be informed on World Rugby’s protocol (link:
http://playerwelfare.worldrugby.org/?documentid=module&module=22) such as:
a) How to diagnose a concussion;
b) Use the SCAT3;
c) Computer tests;
d) Graduated Return to Play (GRTP) Programme;
e) Final verification;
f) Child SCAT3.
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Addendum 1 – Game Sheet
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# match :
Lieu/Venue :
Feuille de match
Game Sheet
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Équipe/Team :
Entraîneur/Coach :
Pointage/Points ½ :
#
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Date :
Heure/Time :
#ID :
Nombre d’essais/Number of tries :
Pointage final/Final Score :
Nom/Name
#ID
E/T
T/C
P
DG
CJ/YC
CR/RC
Remplaçants / Substitutes
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Capitaine/Captain :
Coach Signature :
Officiel/Match Official :
Match Official Signature :
AR 1:
AR 2:
Rappel:
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Vous devez avoir un nombre suffisant de joueurs capables d’évoluer en première ligne, en conformité avec la règle 3 des règles du jeu World
Rugby.
La présence d’un entraîneur certifié et enregistré à Rugby Québec est obligatoire pour tous les matchs.
Reminder:
According to rule n°3 of World Rugby laws of the game, you must list a sufficient front row players number.
A certified and registered at Rugby Quebec coach must be present at every game.
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Addendum 2 – Consent Form
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RUGBY QUÉBEC – PLAYER UP FORM : CONSENT FORM
Section 1 : Player Information (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY)
Name :
Sexe :
RQ Registration # :
D.O.B. (d/m/yy) :
Actual Age Grade
Requested Age
Grade :
Actual Club :
Playing Position :
Section 2 : Assessing Coach Information (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY)
Name :
NCCP # :
RQ Registration # :
Certified Level :
Certified WR Ready :
YES
NO
Certified WR Palyer Welfare :
YES
NO
All the above assessing coaching qualifications MUST ALL be fully met, in order for this document to be valid for the
purpose of an exception to play down under the Rugby Québec Playing Up policy.
The coach is to assess the player against the following considerations : If the answer is NO to any of these
considerations, then the player SHALL NOT be considered capable of competing safely with players in the proposed
age category.
Physical Development
Skill Level
Level of Experience
Competition Standard
Does the player’s level of physical development allow the player
to compete safely with players in the proposed age group ?
Is the player’s skill level comparable with other players in the
proposed age category ?
Does the player have similar experience levels to compete with
other players at a comparable standard of competition at the
new level ?
Is the standard of competition in the proposed age grade
competition suitable to allow the player to compete safely ?
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
This is to attest that the player’s physical development, skill level and experience are such that the player is capable of
competing safely with players in the proposed higher age grade. I have explained to the player and his/her
parent/guardian that the player will be competing with and against older players and this many involve increased risk.
Coaches name (PRINT CLEARLY)
Signature
Date
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Section 3 : Parent / Legal Guardian Information (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY)
I confirm that :

I am a parent or legal guardian of the above mention player, and that I have been provided with a copy of
Rugby Québec’s Playing Up to a Senior, as the article 3.5.3

The coach as explained to me that, in his/her opinion, the player’s physical development, skill level and
experience is at a level that he/she is capable of competing safely with players in the proposed higher age
grade..

It has been explained to me that the risk of injury may be increased by the player participating in the
proposed age grade competition.

I also understand that rugby is a contact sport and, like all contact sports, players are exposed to risk of injury.
Parent / Guardian name (PRINT CLEARLY)
Parent / Guardian Signature
Date
The Consent Form must be submitted to Rugby Quebec’s Coordinator Member Services at:
services@rugbyquebec.com
The player or the parent/legal guardian will receive written confirmation from the
Coordinator Member Services that the Consent Form has been received and that the
permission is granted, if applicable.
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Addendum 3 – Fees
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Table 1 : Fees
Fee
Sanctions
Article
Notes
Payment
deadline
Eligibility default for a non-registered
player
player : 0 $
12 month ban
coach : 0 $
4 games ban
2.2
cheque
10 days
4.1 s.
Paypal
Upon request
4.1.7
Paypal
5 days
Club : 1 500 $
Player eligibility appeal
25 $
Eligibility default for a registered
player – playoffs
Joueur : 0 $
Entraîneur : 50 $
2 games ban
2 games ban
Club : 150 $
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Table 1 : Fees (continued)
Score and game sheet transmission
50 $
Official
-
7.11
7.10
late
mistake
Incomplete game sheet
50 $
Fournir des officiels de
développement
-
1 à 2 offenses
3 offenses
50 $
-1 in standings
50 $
Exclu des séries
5.1
Paypal
Before the next game
7.6
Paypal
Before the next game
Transmission du rapport d’expulsion
en retard
-
1st offense
2nd offense
3rd offense
15 $
7.9
25 $
50 $
Game changes
50 $
3.2.4
Paypal
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Table 2 : Forfeit
Article
MENS
WOMENS
4.3.4-h
SL
P1
P2
Dév.
Réserve
SL
P1
Dév.
1 000 $
750 $
500 $
350 $
350 $
750 $
500 $
350 $
-3 pts
-2 pts
-2 pts
-2 pts
-2 pts
-2 pts
-2 pts
-2 pts
1 000 $
750 $
500 $
350 $
350 $
750 $
500 $
350 $
-3 pts
-3 pts
-3 pts
-3 pts
-3 pts
-3 pts
-3 pts
-3 pts
1st offense
nd
2 offense
3rd offense
Expulsion from the season
Expulsion from the season
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