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PAWS Welcome

4 min

Do this

  1. 1Introduce yourself, Pickle and the mission to become Rugger Pups.
  2. 2Teach “PAWS… READY!” for go and “Freeze Paws!” for stop and listen.
  3. 3Explain the boundaries and safety expectations.
  4. 4Encourage listening, kindness and looking after teammates.

Say

  • “Eyes on the coach when stopped”
  • “Look after your teammates”
  • “Stay inside the boundaries”

Watch for

Do not introduce tag belts yet.

More detail

Activity focus

  • Meet the pack and learn the commands.

Set up

  1. Gather the children in a designated coaching area.

Full activity instructions

  1. Introduce yourself, Pickle and today's mission: becoming part of the Rugger Pups pack.
  2. Introduce the commands (below).
  3. Briefly explain the playing boundaries and safety expectations.
  4. Emphasise listening, kindness and looking after teammates.

All coaching cues

  • Eyes on the coach when stopped
  • Look after your teammates
  • Stay inside the boundaries
  • Have fun

Full safety notes

  • Keep this introduction short.
  • Do not introduce tag belts yet.

Commands

  • “PAWS… READY!” — Go
  • “Freeze Paws!” — Stop and listen

Next: Adventure Journey (4–11 min)