Players should be encouraged to:
(a) Recognise and appreciate the efforts made by coaches, parents, match officials
and administrators in providing the opportunity to play the game and enjoy the rugby environment.
(b) Understand the values of loyalty and commitment to adults and team mates.
(c) Recognise that every player has a right to expect their involvement in rugby to be safe and free
from all types of abuse.
(d) Understand that if an individual or group of players feel they are not being treated in a manner
that is acceptable, then they should tell an adult at the Club or the club’s welfare officer.
(e) Play because they want to do so, not to please coaches or parents.
(f) Remember that skill development, fun and enjoyment are the most important parts of the game.
(g) Be attentive at all training and coaching sessions.
(h) Work equally hard for themselves and their team - both will then benefit.
(i) Recognise good play by all players on their team and by their opponents.
(j) Be a sportsman - win with dignity, lose with grace.
(k) Play to the IRB Laws of the Game and accept, without question, all referees’ decisions even if
they appear to make a mistake.
(l) Control their emotions. Verbal or physical abuse of team mates, opponents, coaches, match
officials or spectators is not acceptable.
(m)Treat all players as they would like to be treated themselves. Do not interfere with, bully or take
advantage of any player.