SECTION 2 REGULATION 4 15. The Union, Rugby Body or Club provides “consideration” through the Licensed Training Centres in the form of regular/frequent training, coaching, practice matches, provision of medical care and related matters (all of which protect the Player’s health and welfare whilst maximising an Associate Player’s potential to take up the Game professionally). The Associate player commits himself “contractually” to the Licensed Training Centre via his registration as an Associate Player. 16. When dealing with minors it is necessary to ensure that all arrangements, in particular, contractual/registration arrangements which, through a Licensed Training Centre, tie an Associate Player to a Union, Rugby Body or Club, are framed and seen to work for the player’s benefit. If not, such arrangements may be voidable and are unlikely to be accepted by the players, parents (legal guardians), schools or colleges. 17. World Rugby considers that Licensed Training Centres, properly regulated by Unions, that apply high standards of coaching and training and provide other benefits to young players, including educational support, will attract a growing number of new participants and, by rewarding investment in training and coaching of young players, encourage greater youth development activity. 18. World Rugby shall, with the assistance Unions, monitor the operation of Licensed Training Centres and the Associate Player scheme to assess its effectiveness in meeting World Rugby objectives. World Rugby may issue further Guidelines or vary, revoke or supplement the above from time to time. Last update: 14 January, 2015 86
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