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Silent Sideline Weekend - Shay Murtagh Park has been POSTPONED

January 29, 2018

By Site Editor

Silent Sideline Weekend

POSTPONED

New Date will be posted when it comes to hand!

What to do and expect;

Supporters are allowed to clap to show their enthusiasm but adults/Coaches are restricted from coaching their kids from the sideline. This is a weekend when kids can make decisions for themselves, without having adults shout 5/6 different instructions at them. When adults scream from the sidelines they’re not just invading the children’s playtime, they’re preventing children from learning the game in a natural manner.

How does it work? 

  • No Shouting Instructions.
  • No Shouting at the ref.
  • No Shouting at the opposition.
  • Absolutely No shouting when a player is about to receive to ball or pass it.
  • Silent at all times.
  • Kids voices heard everywhere.

With the sidelines quiet, players have the chance to make their own split-second decisions on the pitch and learn by them. Instead of being distracted by the stream of noise that usually exists, the kids on the pitch get the opportunity to communicate with one another, deciding whether to run, kick or pass. This also gives them time to think and focus on what they are about to do.

Why? 

The focus of the weekend is not to take the atmosphere out of the kids’ game but instead try and encourage less coaching from the line. Hopefully this will empower players to make their own decisions and take ownership of the game, much like previous generations who played in streets or fields without adult supervision.


Please observe this initiative. Thank You

Mullingar Rugby Club

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