Q: How do I submit my CEUs for credit?
A: Coaches should fill out the appropriate form on the USA Rugby website – USA Rugby HOSTED events (5 units), USA Rugby APPROVED events (4 units), or USA Rugby OTHER events (1 unit)
Q: Who is responsible for tracking continuing education units?
A: The coach is responsible for keeping track of their own units and certification expiration date.
Q: How long is a USA Rugby Certification valid?
A: USA Rugby Certification is valid for three years. A coach may earn 10 units for a one year extension of their original certification date (e.g. Joe Coach receives his initial certification in 2008 which is valid until 2011. In 2009, he completes 10 continuing education units and extends his certification expiration date to 2012).
Q: I have a certification from another country, what is the USA Rugby equivalent?
A: International Rugby Board (IRB) and Rugby Football Union (RFU) certifications are equivalent to the following:
· Level I to Introducing Rugby
· Level II to Developing Rugby Skills
· Level III to Advanced Coaching Course (ACC)
Q: What if a coach never received or lost the proof of attendance voucher or receipt?
A: Submit the CEU form as usual but select the option that states the proof of attendance was “lost/destroyed or never received”. The coach will also need to provide a short summary of the event and the learning that took place. The CDP may request more information if necessary.
Q: What if a coach earns 15 or 20 continuing education units during the three year certification?
A: If a coach earns 20 units during the three year certification, the certification expiration will be adjusted accordingly—two years added to the life of the certification. If a coach earns 15 units during the three year certification, one year will be added to the life of the certification and the coach will have five units towards another year of certification currency.
Q: What if a coach attends a coach education event that is not listed on the continuing education events list?
A: This coach will need to fill out the ‘other’ portion of the appropriate form and provide a short written summary of the event and the learning that took place. Upon receipt of this short summary, the coach would be awarded the appropriate number of units—either four units or one unit.
Q: Will continuing education units be awarded to coaches who have attended past events?
A: Yes. Coaches who have already attended coaching events from 2006 to present will be awarded the corresponding units. Please use the online submission form. Once received, the CDP staff will notify the coach of the units awarded.
Additional Questions
-Contact Mollie McCarthy at mmccarthy@usarugby.org
**All information courtesy of USA Rugby (www.usarugby.org)**
