CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PARENTS/SPECTATORS

· Encourage your child to learn the laws of the game and to play within the spirit of those laws.

· Discourage unfair play and disputes with coaches, officials or opponents.

· Help your child to recognise good performance, not just results.

· Never force your child to take part in any sport.

· Set a good example by recognising fair play and applauding good performances of all players.

· Never punish, belittle or berate any child for losing or making mistakes.

· Publicly accept the judgment of officials without argument or comment.

· Support your child’s involvement and help them to enjoy rugby and to develop within it.

· Use correct and proper language at all times.

· Remember – children are involved in organised sport for their own enjoyment.

· Support coaches and managers and offer help where appropriate.

· Support and promote equal opportunity for all players regardless of creed, colour, ability or gender.