manage a
Rugby league team

The NZRL “Developing Managers Course”

Pathways exist for managers from grassroots football to high performance. As with all team staff, the team manager plays a significant part in the success of a rugby league team.

Pre-Season Planning

Communication

Game Day Operations

Team Member Welfare, Health & Safety

Player Development

Team Values, Culture & Standards

Success Management

Inclusive Behaviour

LeagueNet & Player Registrations

NZRL, Zone, District & Club Requirements

League Smart

MANAGER PATHWAY

A rugby league team manager is responsible for ensuring that the coaches, support staff and players are sufficiently equipped with the resources and information that will enable them to successfully fulfil their roles. The purpose of this is to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for all involved.

COURSES AND EDUCATION

MANAGER COURSE CONTEnT

The Importance of a Manager
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Season Planning
Communication
Game Day Operations
Team Member Welfare, Health & Safety
NZRL, Zone, District & Club Requirements
Team Values, Culture & Standards
LeagueNet & Player Registrations
League Smart

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Course Length: 2-3 Hours
Course Cost: Free
Accreditation: 3 Years or Ongoing Provided You Remain An Active Team Manager

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Community RESOURCES

Anti Match Fixing and Sports Betting Policy of New Zealand Rugby League

NZRL Travel Application Form

Transgender People at Work

Concussion Poster

Te Reo Maori Pocket Guide

Anti Doping Policy

Guiding Principles for Inclusion

NZRL Annual Report 21-22

NZRL Annual Report 13-14

Player & Agent Contract

Transitioning Brochure

Etu Pasifika Patient Enrolment Form

NZRL Annual Report 20-21

Coach Recorder

Be A Sport Information

NZRL Annual Report 19-20

Concussion Coach Guidebook

NZRL Rule Book

Mouthguard-Policy

Player Safety

NZRL Annual Report 16-17

Anti Doping Wallet Guide

NZRL - BAGS Incident Report

2023 Referee Guidelines

Judicial Guidelines

Transitioning Guidelines

NZRL Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy

Whare Tapa Wha - 4 Parts of the House

Be A Sport Guide Sheet

Concussion Head Injury Policy

NZRL Hosting Application Form

Le Va Handbook

Privacy Policy

Staying At the Top Of Your Game Booklet

Code of Behaviour

NZRL Annual Report 11-12

Starting and Strengthening Rainbow Diversity Groups

Be A Sport Code of Conduct

NZRL Annual Report 17-18

Resilience Journal

LeagueSmart Nutrition Guide

NZRL Annual Report 18-19

Be A Sport Agreement

LeagueSmart Warm Up Guide

Concussion Protocols Green Card System

Anti-Doping Rule Violations Handbook

NZRL Consitution

NZRL Annual Report 23-24

NZRL Annual Report 24-25

ACC SportSmart Principles Guide

NZRL Annual Report 12-13