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1. Code of Conduct 1
CODES OF CONDUCT, THE PURPOSE OF THESE CODES
These codes are written for players, coaches, match officials, parents and spectators. They are designed to ensure that all adults involved with the Club appreciate their role and responsibilities and understand the behaviour expected in rugby. The Club wants our players to find enjoyment in their sport and fulfilment of their aspirations in the safe and positive environment which these codes seek to foster.
1. THE GOOD PLAYERS CODE, AS A PLAYER YOU SHOULD:
Play because you want to do so, not to please coaches or parents, remember that skill development, fun and enjoyment are the most important parts of the game. Be focussed and attentive at all training and coaching sessions. Work as hard for your team as for yourself - both will then benefit. Be a sportsman - win or lose - and recognise good play by all players on both teams. Play to the IRB Laws of the Game and accept, without question, all referees decisions. Control your emotions. Verbal or physical abuse of team mates, opponents, or match officials is unacceptable. Treat all players as you would like to be treated. Do not abuse, bully or take advantage of any player.
AS A PLAYER YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO:
Recognise and appreciate the efforts of coaches, parents, match officials and administrators in providing the opportunity for you to play the game and enjoy the rugby environment. Understand the values of loyalty and commitment to your team, team mates and adults who contribute to it. Recognise that every other player is entitled to play in a safe and abuse-free rugby environment.
2. THE GOOD COACHES CODE, AS A COACH YOU MUST:
Ensure all players are coached in a safe environment, with adequate first aid readily to hand. Recognise that players should never be exposed to unacceptable risk of injury, nor allowed to train or play when injured nor to face extremes of heat or cold. Ensure safe and proper supervision of players, on and off the field.Develop an awareness of nutrition as part of players education in lifestyle management. Recognise that it is illegal for players under 18 to drink alcohol. By your conduct and example, actively discourage. Ensure that your knowledge and coaching techniques are up to date and in line with RFU philosophy.Avoid overplaying any player; use a squad system to give every player satisfactory playing time. Be aware of, and abide by, the policies and procedures which the RFU require for the Safety of Young People in Rugby.
AS A COACH YOU SHOULD:
Recognise when coaching the importance of enjoyment for players and treat all fairly. Understand that most learning is achieved through doing. Appreciate the needs of the players before the needs of the sport. Be a positive role model, encourage players to behave in all circumstances with dignity and in accordance with the laws and to keep winning and losing in perspective. Respect referees and their decisions; ensure your players recognise that they must do the same. Provide positive verbal feedback in a constructive and encouraging manner, to all players in both coaching sessions and games.
3. THE GOOD MATCH OFFICIALS CODE AS A MATCH OFFICIAL YOU SHOULD:
Recognise that the safety of players is paramount; before starting play check that the home team has provided a qualified first aider, ambulance access has not been obstructed and that appropriate equipment is available along with someone trained in its use. Check before training sessions and matches that studs and other clothing are in accordance with the IRB Laws of the Game. Be aware of, and abide by, the Safety of Players policies and procedures. Officiate to the rules of the Rugby Continuum and keep yourself updated on rule changes. Be a positive role model; be consistent and objective and always penalise foul play. Play advantage whenever possible in order to let the game flow. Explain decisions - players are still learning and spectators will understand the game better. Be familiar with the Good Spectators Code and ensure that verbal abuse from players, coaches or spectators is not tolerated and is dealt with appropriately. Recognise the importance of fun and enjoyment when officiating players, appreciating their needs before those of the sport. Provide positive verbal feedback in a constructive and encouraging manner during games, emphasising the spirit of the game. Understand the physical and behavioural development of players and show empathy for the age and ability of players.Look to self-improvement through participation in training courses.
4. THE GOOD SPECTATORS CODE, AS A SPECTATOR YOU SHOULD:
Acknowledge good individual and team performance from players of all teams. Respect match officials decisions. Remember these volunteers provide the opportunity for players to play rugby. Acknowledge effort and performance rather than the win at all costs ethic; never ridicule any player on any team and verbally encourage all players, irrespective of ability, in a positive way when supporting your team. Never verbally abuse players, match officials, other spectators or coaches. Such behaviour creates a negative environment for players and presents an unacceptable example for them.
AS A SPECTATOR YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO:
Act as a positive role model to all players, showing respect for your Club and for the game in your behaviour as a spectator.Be familiar with, and abide by, the Safety of Players. Promote positive aspects of the sport such as fair play. Violations of the Laws of the Game, behaviour contrary to the spirit of the Laws of the Game or relevant regulations and the use of prohibited techniques or substances must never be condoned.
These codes are written for players, coaches, match officials, parents and spectators. They are designed to ensure that all adults involved with the Club appreciate their role and responsibilities and understand the behaviour expected in rugby. The Club wants our players to find enjoyment in their sport and fulfilment of their aspirations in the safe and positive environment which these codes seek to foster.
1. THE GOOD PLAYERS CODE, AS A PLAYER YOU SHOULD:
Play because you want to do so, not to please coaches or parents, remember that skill development, fun and enjoyment are the most important parts of the game. Be focussed and attentive at all training and coaching sessions. Work as hard for your team as for yourself - both will then benefit. Be a sportsman - win or lose - and recognise good play by all players on both teams. Play to the IRB Laws of the Game and accept, without question, all referees decisions. Control your emotions. Verbal or physical abuse of team mates, opponents, or match officials is unacceptable. Treat all players as you would like to be treated. Do not abuse, bully or take advantage of any player.
AS A PLAYER YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO:
Recognise and appreciate the efforts of coaches, parents, match officials and administrators in providing the opportunity for you to play the game and enjoy the rugby environment. Understand the values of loyalty and commitment to your team, team mates and adults who contribute to it. Recognise that every other player is entitled to play in a safe and abuse-free rugby environment.
2. THE GOOD COACHES CODE, AS A COACH YOU MUST:
Ensure all players are coached in a safe environment, with adequate first aid readily to hand. Recognise that players should never be exposed to unacceptable risk of injury, nor allowed to train or play when injured nor to face extremes of heat or cold. Ensure safe and proper supervision of players, on and off the field.Develop an awareness of nutrition as part of players education in lifestyle management. Recognise that it is illegal for players under 18 to drink alcohol. By your conduct and example, actively discourage. Ensure that your knowledge and coaching techniques are up to date and in line with RFU philosophy.Avoid overplaying any player; use a squad system to give every player satisfactory playing time. Be aware of, and abide by, the policies and procedures which the RFU require for the Safety of Young People in Rugby.
AS A COACH YOU SHOULD:
Recognise when coaching the importance of enjoyment for players and treat all fairly. Understand that most learning is achieved through doing. Appreciate the needs of the players before the needs of the sport. Be a positive role model, encourage players to behave in all circumstances with dignity and in accordance with the laws and to keep winning and losing in perspective. Respect referees and their decisions; ensure your players recognise that they must do the same. Provide positive verbal feedback in a constructive and encouraging manner, to all players in both coaching sessions and games.
3. THE GOOD MATCH OFFICIALS CODE AS A MATCH OFFICIAL YOU SHOULD:
Recognise that the safety of players is paramount; before starting play check that the home team has provided a qualified first aider, ambulance access has not been obstructed and that appropriate equipment is available along with someone trained in its use. Check before training sessions and matches that studs and other clothing are in accordance with the IRB Laws of the Game. Be aware of, and abide by, the Safety of Players policies and procedures. Officiate to the rules of the Rugby Continuum and keep yourself updated on rule changes. Be a positive role model; be consistent and objective and always penalise foul play. Play advantage whenever possible in order to let the game flow. Explain decisions - players are still learning and spectators will understand the game better. Be familiar with the Good Spectators Code and ensure that verbal abuse from players, coaches or spectators is not tolerated and is dealt with appropriately. Recognise the importance of fun and enjoyment when officiating players, appreciating their needs before those of the sport. Provide positive verbal feedback in a constructive and encouraging manner during games, emphasising the spirit of the game. Understand the physical and behavioural development of players and show empathy for the age and ability of players.Look to self-improvement through participation in training courses.
4. THE GOOD SPECTATORS CODE, AS A SPECTATOR YOU SHOULD:
Acknowledge good individual and team performance from players of all teams. Respect match officials decisions. Remember these volunteers provide the opportunity for players to play rugby. Acknowledge effort and performance rather than the win at all costs ethic; never ridicule any player on any team and verbally encourage all players, irrespective of ability, in a positive way when supporting your team. Never verbally abuse players, match officials, other spectators or coaches. Such behaviour creates a negative environment for players and presents an unacceptable example for them.
AS A SPECTATOR YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO:
Act as a positive role model to all players, showing respect for your Club and for the game in your behaviour as a spectator.Be familiar with, and abide by, the Safety of Players. Promote positive aspects of the sport such as fair play. Violations of the Laws of the Game, behaviour contrary to the spirit of the Laws of the Game or relevant regulations and the use of prohibited techniques or substances must never be condoned.