In addition to our Club Code of Conduct that all members and supporters of the Club are expected to follow, we have some specific guidelines and rules on conduct that children and young people and parents are expected to follow in order that we can meet our obligations to provide a safe environment, to comply with our policies for Equity in Sport and to look after our premises and equipment.
Children and Young People
- During training/playing sessions, junior members should respect the authority of their coaches, managers and other volunteers and comply with any reasonable instructions as far as can be expected in consideration of their age.
- Members must respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants, regardless of gender, race, religion, cultural background or ability. Bullying will not be tolerated at the Club.
- Members must play within the rules of the game and respect officials and their decisions regardless of whether they think that they are right or wrong.
- Members must turn up on time and play in kit that is approved by the RFU. Members are strongly advised to use mouthguards, at the very least when contact is introduced.
- Children and young people should not tamper or play with any equipment or materials around the ground that are not specifically being used under supervision during training/playing sessions.
- Boots and dirty kit should not be worn inside the Clubhouse, except in the changing rooms area.
Members are encouraged to be open at all times and to share any concerns or complaints that they may have about any aspect of the club with our Child Welfare Officers (see Junior contacts list)
Parents
- Immediately upon their child(ren) taking part in rugby activities, parents/carers must supply contact details to managers, including contacts to be used in an emergency and any relevant medical conditions;
- Parents/carers must ensure that a membership form is completed and subscriptions are paid within one month of the start of the season or from the date of joining the Club;
- Encourage your child(ren) to learn the rules and play within them, actively discourage unfair play and arguing with officials and help your child(ren) to recognise good performance, not just results;
- Set a good example by publicly accepting officials' judgements and recognising fair play and applauding good performances whether on our own side or in opposing teams;
- Never force your child(ren) to take part in sport and never punish or belittle a child for losing or making mistakes;
- Support your child(ren)'s involvement and help them to enjoy their sport;
- Use correct and proper language at all times;
- Encourage and guide performers to accept responsibility for their own performance and behaviour.
