1.Recognise and appreciate the efforts made by coaches, parents, match officials and administrators in providing the opportunity for them to play the game and enjoy the rugby environment.
2.Understand the values of loyalty and commitment to adults and teammates.
3.Recognise that every young player has a right to expect their involvement in rugby to be safe and free from all types of abuse.
4.Understand that if an individual or groups of young players feel that they are not being treated in a manner that is acceptable, then they have the right to tell an adult either at the rugby club or outside the game.

Players should:

1.Play because they want to do so, not to please coaches or parents.
2.Remember that skill development, fun and enjoyment are the most important parts of the game.
3.Be attentive at all training and coaching sessions.
4.Work equally hard for themselves and their team – both will then benefit.
5.Recognise good play by all players on their team and by their opponents.
6.Be a sportsman – win or lose.
7.Play to the laws of the game and accept, without question, all referees’ decisions.
8.Control their emotions. Verbal and physical abuse of teammates, opponents, or match officials is not acceptable.
9.Treat all, players as they themselves would like to be treated. They must not interfere with, bully or take advantage of any player.

SPECTATORS CODE OF CONDUCT
Spectators are encouraged to:
1.Act as positive role models to all young players
2.Be familiar with, and abide by, the RFU Child Protection Guidance in relation to verbal and emotional abuse
3.Respect the rugby club with regard to spectator behavior

Spectators should:

4.Remember children play sport for their enjoyment, not yours
5.Acknowledge good individual and team performance from all youngsters irrespective of the team they play for
6.Respect match officials’ decisions. Remember – they are volunteers providing an opportunity for youngsters to play rugby
7.Never verbally abuse young players, match officials, fellow spectators or coaches. Such behavior can create a negative environment for young players and their behavior will often reflect this
8.Acknowledge effort and good performance rather than the ‘win at all costs’ ethic.
9.Verbally encourage all youngsters in a positive way. If spectators do want to shout they must make sure it is for not at the players