RFL to form Young People’s Advisory Panel
The RFL has announced plans for the creation of a Young People’s Advisory Panel
as part of its ongoing commitment to give a voice to Rugby League enthusiasts
nationwide.
The panel will give those involved in the sport between the ages of 16 and 21 a chance
to have their say on RFL policies which may affect them.
Kelly Barrett, the RFL’s Community Game Services Manager, said: “The Young
People’s Advisory Panel represents a fantastic opportunity to get involved with the
RFL and directly contribute to policy change.
“It’s important that we give young people a voice in our game in order to drive forward
as a sport.”
The national panel will meet three times a year at the RFL’s Red Hall headquarters
to discuss and debate the following:
§ Changes in the structure of youth rugby;
§ Communications between young Rugby League enthusiasts and the RFL;
§ RFL policies which impact on young people.
Two nominated members will also go forward and take part in the Youth & Junior
Forum, a key device used to advance youth Rugby League.
The creation of the panel will keep the RFL at the forefront of sports development and
will greatly help to achieve key strategic objectives in the Community Game Strategy,
particularly around communications and increasing participation.
A full interview process will take place and applications are invited from interested
parties from all corners of the country, by way of forwarding a CV with a cover letter
explaining why you feel you fit the bill.
The deadline for applications is Friday July 30.
The exciting, high profile voluntary role will receive a benefits package including kit,
tickets to events and expenses.
Members of the panel must:
§ Be aged 16 to 21;
§ Be currently or previously involved with community Rugby League as a player,
coach, match official or volunteer;
§ Have a desire to be the voice of young people;
§ Be able to commit approximately six hours a month to undertake their role;
§ Be able to commit to three meeting per year.
For further information or if you are interested please send a copy of your CV and a
covering letter to: Kelly Barrett, Community Game Services Dept, The RFL,
The Zone, St Andrews Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 6PT
or via e-mail at kelly.barrett@rfl.uk.com
