What qualifications and checks do my child's coaches and helpers need?

In Primary Rugby League (Under 6 to Under 11), every team must be led by a Level 1 Licensed Coach, who must be present and responsible at all training, festivals and matches. A Level 1 Licensed Coach has:

• the RFL Level 1 Coaching Qualification
• a valid Enhanced DBS check
• the Safeguarding and Protecting Children (SPC) course
• the Primary Coach Confident online course

All coaches must be registered on GameDay.

Helpers: Volunteers and Game Coaches can help run games, but only under the supervision of a Level 1 Licensed Coach and never on their own. At Under 6 to Under 8, volunteers who have done the Introduction to Tag Rugby League course can assist.

DBS: Any adult in a coaching, team manager, first aider or regular volunteer role with children must hold a valid Enhanced DBS, and no adult may be involved until their DBS status is confirmed.

Ratios (minimum):

Welfare: Every club must have at least one trained Club Welfare Officer, the first point of contact for safeguarding concerns. Coaches must not message children privately through personal messaging apps or social media.