PLAY THE RIGHT WAY
Our Player Welfare Department provides an environment that nurtures both physical and mental wellbeing.
HKCR also organises first aid courses, player welfare education sessions and PHICIS courses. Learn more at http://www.hkrugby.com/courses
HKCR also organises first aid courses, player welfare education sessions and PHICIS courses. Learn more at http://www.hkrugby.com/courses
HEALTH & SAFETY GUIDELINES
To ensure a secure and healthy rugby experience, it is of the utmost importance to create a safe playing environment, apply effective injury prevention methods and promote warm-up routines.
We also strive to equip players with essential knowledge and resources to consider their own optimum fitness, health and performance.
We also strive to equip players with essential knowledge and resources to consider their own optimum fitness, health and performance.
KEEP RUGBY CLEAN
Hong Kong China Rugby support our players to perform without the use of performance enhancing drugs and methods, and in reporting any suspicious activity in this area.
A Prohibited List is published by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) every year, showing all substances and methods which are prohibited or banned in sport. A substance or method may be included on the list if it meets any two of the following criteria:
- It has the potential to enhance sporting performance
- It presents an actual or potential health risk to the athlete
- It violates the spirit of sport
Hong Kong China Rugby also supports the work of the Anti-Doping Organization of Hong Kong, China Limited and of Keep Rugby Clean, an international initiative aimed at keeping rugby free of drugs and doping.
You can view the World Anti-Doping Agency, Prohibited List (2024) at https://www.wada-ama.org/en/prohibited-list, the Hong Kong China Sports Anti-Doping Rules (2021-2024) at https://www.antidoping.hk/about-us/anti-doping-rules/, and other resources around anti-doping by clicking the link below.
A Prohibited List is published by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) every year, showing all substances and methods which are prohibited or banned in sport. A substance or method may be included on the list if it meets any two of the following criteria:
- It has the potential to enhance sporting performance
- It presents an actual or potential health risk to the athlete
- It violates the spirit of sport
Hong Kong China Rugby also supports the work of the Anti-Doping Organization of Hong Kong, China Limited and of Keep Rugby Clean, an international initiative aimed at keeping rugby free of drugs and doping.
You can view the World Anti-Doping Agency, Prohibited List (2024) at https://www.wada-ama.org/en/prohibited-list, the Hong Kong China Sports Anti-Doping Rules (2021-2024) at https://www.antidoping.hk/about-us/anti-doping-rules/, and other resources around anti-doping by clicking the link below.
CONCUSSION
A critical concern in modern rugby, concussion is a potentially significant brain injury that often results from impact to the head or body. Symptoms can include headaches, dizziness and memory problems.
It's vital to understand its risks, identify its signs – and know the appropriate responses to safeguard the long-term health of our players.
It's vital to understand its risks, identify its signs – and know the appropriate responses to safeguard the long-term health of our players.
SAFEGUARDING
Safeguarding refers to the measures taken to protect the welfare of individuals, especially minors, in the sports community. It involves creating a safe environment, promoting respectful behaviour and promptly addressing any issues or concerns that may be raised.
In rugby, safeguarding ensures every participant can enjoy our sport in a secure, positive and nurturing environment.
In rugby, safeguarding ensures every participant can enjoy our sport in a secure, positive and nurturing environment.
TACKLE HEIGHT
Tackle height in rugby refers to the permissible height at which a player can tackle an opponent. Lowering the tackle height aims to reduce the risk of head injuries and, in doing so, enhance player safety.
Understanding and adhering to these guidelines is crucial for maintaining a safer and more respectful rugby environment.
Understanding and adhering to these guidelines is crucial for maintaining a safer and more respectful rugby environment.
MENTAL HEALTH
HKCR provides support and tools for rugby participants to manage their mental wellbeing. These aim to promote a healthy mindset, reduce stress and address mental health concerns.
Our mental health resources embody our commitment to nurturing not just physical fitness but also mental resilience and positivity within our rugby community.
Our mental health resources embody our commitment to nurturing not just physical fitness but also mental resilience and positivity within our rugby community.
TRANSGENDER PARTICIPATION
Hong Kong China Rugby follow World Rugby guidelines around all genders being able to play and enjoy rugby safely, for more information visit https://www.world.rugby/the-game/player-welfare/guidelines/transgender
If you have any further enquiries please reach out to the HKCR Medical Team directly at medical@hkrugby.com
If you have any further enquiries please reach out to the HKCR Medical Team directly at medical@hkrugby.com
DOWNLOADS & RESOURCES
Further medical information, including the Electronic Health Record Sharing System (eHrss), community injury protocols, wound management and the latest guidance around air pollution, heat illness and rugby goggles, can be found in our Medical Downloads & Resources section.
