Youth Rugby Programme Review
HKFC YOUTH RugbyOVERVIEW
About the review
Our aim is to ensure every young player at HKFC has a safe, fair and consistent experience, and that families and coaches have clarity on how the programme is run. The review covers coaching standards and roles, player selection, safeguarding, and communication with families.
The 2026/27 season is being run as a pilot of this approach. Progress will be reviewed at set points throughout the season, and the programme refined where needed.
OBJECTIVES
- Establish consistent coaching standards and clearly defined roles across all age groups.
- Ensure player selection is fair, transparent and free from conflicts of interest.
- Strengthen safeguarding requirements for everyone who coaches children.
- Provide a clear process for raising and resolving concerns.
- Keep families informed, with all policies available in one place.
GOVERNANCE
Steering Committee
Fiona Foxon
Chair
Hannah Edwards
Director of Rugby Operations
Steve Jones
HKFC rep
Izzy Littlehailes
Player coach rep
James Pollard
Player coach rep
Jamie Hood
Education - advisor
Jamie Farndale
Union advisor
Colin Wong
Parent rep
Phil Bundy
Parent rep
MARK TSUI
Parent rep
RESOURCES
Policies and documents
Youth Rugby Programme Review: Summary of Work to Date
What has changed for the 2026/27 season, covering selection, coaching roles, standards, safeguarding and raising a concern.
SELECTION
Youth Rugby Programme Review: Summary of Work to Date
What has changed for the 2026/27 season, covering selection, coaching roles, standards, safeguarding and raising a concern.
CONDUCT
Parents' Code of Conduct
COACHING STANDARDS
Parent Coach Expectations and Coaching Ratios
COACHING DEVELOPMENT
Coach Development Pathway and Course Guide
GET IN TOUCH
Contact
For questions about the review, contact Hannah Edwards, Director of Rugby Operations, at [email protected]