Coaches and Volunteers Code of Conduct

At Middlesbrough RUFC we believe that all involved in supporting the development of the game should be guided by consideration of what is ethical and right for the players who fall under our duty of care. To this end all club officials and volunteers:

• MUST consider the well-being and safety of players before the development of performance
• MUST develop an appropriate working relationship with players based upon mutual trust and respect
• MUST make sure all training, development and playing activities are appropriate to age, ability and
experience of those taking part
• MUST balance the desire to win with the concept of equality in team selection and time on the park
• MUST promote the positive aspects of the sport such as fair play
• MUST display consistently high standards of behaviour and appearance
• MUST follow all guidelines laid down by the RFU and the Club
• MUST hold appropriate valid qualifications and insurance cover
• MUST NOT exert undue influence over players to obtain personal benefit or reward
• MUST NOT enter the field of play except if invited to do so by the referee
• MUST NOT encourage or condone rule violations, violent conduct or the use of prohibited substances or the consumption of alcohol in under 18s