Code of Conduct - Players
- Play rugby within the Laws and the Sporting Spirit of the Game
- Support and cooperate with fellow team members to ensure the team plays to its maximum capability
- Respect the opposition without whom the match would not take place - win with dignity and lose with grace
- Respect the referee and accept all decisions without dissension
- Support other players, captains, coaches, volunteers and club officials in their endeavours to make rugby a positive experience at Walcot
Code of Conduct - Parents
- Set an example to your child:
- Applaud good play by your team and by members of the opposing team
- Be friendly to parents of the opposition
- Do not question publicly the referee’s decision
- Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from mini and junior rugby. Report anything untoward to the Club Safeguarding Officer or Youth Chairman
- Recognise and value the importance of coaches. If you have any issues with the way a coach is performing, talk to them first before referring any issues to the Club Safeguarding Office or the Youth Chairman.
- Do not force an unwilling child to participate in rugby, their enjoyment is paramount
- Encourage your child to play by the Laws/Rules
- Teach your child the importance of effort and teamwork
- Help your child to improve skills and to learn a positive attitude to the game
- Always be aware of the Club’s and RFU’s policies on child protection
Code of Conduct - Spectators
- Applaud good play by your team and by members of the opposing team
- Be friendly to opposition spectators
- Do not question publicly the referee’s decision
- Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from rugby
- Support players, captains, coaches, volunteers and club officials in their endeavours to make rugby a positive experience at Walcot
Code of Conduct - Coaches
- To develop in all players an appreciation of rugby
- To develop each player’s maximum potential, including personal and social qualities
- To encourage and deliberately boost the confidence of all players
- DO NOT ridicule
- Ensure each coaching session is well prepared with the coaching emphasis being placed on the development and acquisition of skill, decision making and an understanding of the game, rather than the result
- Maintain the highest standards of personal discipline and courtesy during matches irrespective of the result and be a perfect role model for the all players
