LeagueSafe

The role of the LeagueSafe trainer (also known as a Yellow Shirt Trainer or Water Runner) during a match is to provide water to players and to assist with the interchange process as required. LeagueSafe Trainers must be at least 14 years of age and have completed the NRL LeagueSafe course. 

LeagueSafe Trainers must at all times during a match: 

• wear a yellow shirt, vest or jumper with the words 'LeagueSafe' clearly labelled on the back; and;
• wear appropriate enclosed footwear. 

Field of play access for LeagueSafe Trainers during a match varies depending upon the age group:

• U6-12s: maximum of one (1) LeagueSafe Trainer is permitted to access the field of play at the following times only:
• after a try has been scored;
• during a timeout called by the referee; and;
• in the event of an injury, a LeagueSafe trainer can attend to the injured player until the First Responder arrives.
• U13s and above: maximum of two (2) LeagueSafe Trainers are permitted to access the field of play at the following times only:
• after a try has been scored;
• during a timeout called by the referee; and;
• in the event of an injury, a LeagueSafe trainer can attend to the injured player until the First Responder arrives.
• when their team is in possession of the football to conduct interchange and to provide water only.

LeagueSafe Trainers must access the field from an onside position and return immediately to their team's bench area as soon as possible after fulfilling their duties.

Accreditation

The NRL LeagueSafe course is the safety awareness course for LeagueSafe Trainers. The course looks at strategies to keep everyone safe before, during, and after a game. Candidates must be at least 14 years old to complete the LeagueSafe course.

Access and Complete the LeagueSafe accreditation course here.

Registration

All LeagueSafe Trainers must also complete their registration with their nominated club under the Trainer Member Type.

Complete your registration now.

Patrons of the Game Module

All LeagueSafe Trainers involved with children under the age of 18 must also complete the NRL's Patrons of the Game Module. 

More information on this accreditation can be found here.