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VETTING
The way we work with Age-Grade Players, how we behave around them and our attitudes towards them will contribute to the way young people feel about themselves.
It is important that they, and their guardians, feel that their rugby experience is a fun and safe one.
An important step in ensuring this player-centred environment is the selection of appropriate Sports Leaders to work with young people.
WHO SHOULD BE VETTED?
Republic of Ireland – All those involved in ‘relevant work’, that is work or activity that is carried out by a person, a necessary and regular part of which consists mainly of the person having access to, or contact with, children or vulnerable adults.
Vetting can be completed online but can only be processed by the IRFU on completion of the id check and verification by the CWO.
Existing IRFU Sportlomo users can click here to begin vetting process.
Click here if you don't have an IRFU Sportlomo account.
See below for screenshots on what to select in your IRFU sportlomo account. Make sure you have a digital copy of your photo ID and proof of address from within the last 6 months ready before you start.
Select Certification > Upload Credential > Type: Vetting > Credential Name: IRFU Vetting for Regular work with young people.
Once this is submitted the CWO will review your application and either approve or get back to you for outstanding information.
After CWO approval the next step is for the Connacht Rugby, Spirit of Rugby Officer to submit your vetting application on behalf of the IRFU using the information provided.
When this has been done your credential status will change to 'Pending' and you will receive emails from The National Vetting Bureau similar to below depending on where in the process you are.
Email one is where you are asked to click a link and fill out relevant information.
Email two is when you have submitted the requested information.
Email three is when a decision has been made.
If you do not submit information to The National Vetting Bureau within required timeframe please contact our CWO at monivearfcCWO@gmail.com
You must complete the instructions in Email 1 Sample below to move the process forward and get a decision from The National Vetting Bureau.
EMAIL 1 -SAMPLE
EMAIL 2 -SAMPLE
EMAIL 3 -SAMPLE
If your vetting is complete and 'current' your STATUS will show as approved.
In the example below:
Vetting is approved and current.
(They have the option of deleting the expired vetting by clicking the rubbish bin icon under Actions).
External Safeguarding is approved and current.
(This person submitted proof of External Safeguarding Training that they did through Sports Ireland which was reviewed by the IRFU and approved. More information on External Safeguarding and the IRFU SG1 Safeguarding Training can be found by clicking here.)
They have completed the Youth Coach Award
This means they are fully compliant to coach Youth Rugby at their Club
If you have any questions about the status of your application please email our Child Welfare Officer (CWO)
