WIBSEY Rugby Club have become a Rugby Football Union accredited club.
A task that was started three years ago was completed when Hamish Pratt, RFU rugby development officer for the Aire-Wharfe West District, and Yorkshire RFU secretary Toni Birch presented the official documentation to Wibsey team manager Stephen Brooke and coach Paul Hibbert.
Brooke has been at the heart of Wibsey's effort, and they can now progress their junior, mini and ladies' sections.
The accreditation recognises the effort and achievement of volunteers in reaching the standard required in the development of rugby across the whole club, and to plan for the long-term sustainability of the club and rugby union in general.
To gain the accreditation, clubs must demonstrate evidence of good practice in areas such as club management, player development and recruitment, child protection, sports equity, coaching, refereeing and volunteering.
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