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Rugby Mini and Junior Lions - Codes of Conduct
The RFU Codes of Conduct ensure that all adults
within a rugby club clearly understand the acceptable standard of
behaviour towards children and young people.
All club members must adhere to the relevant RFU
Codes of Conduct:
Club Code of Conduct
Coaches Code of Conduct
Young People Code of Conduct
Parents Code of Conduct
Spectators Code of Conduct
Match Officials Code of Conduct
These Codes of Conduct are supported by the
Warwickshire Rugby Football Union and breaches will be reported for
appropriate action to be taken.
Rugby Mini and Junior Lions ensures and makes
available the following Codes of Conduct to all club officials,
coaches, young players, medical support staff, parents and
spectators etc. When joining the Rugby Mini and Junior Lions you
will be asked to sign to ensure you are aware of the various
Codes of Conduct and must agree to abide by them. Breaching the
Codes of Conduct will mean that appropriate action will be
taken. etc, should ensure the well-being, safety and
enjoyment of all young players.
The positive aspects of the sport e.g. fair
play must be promoted.
Behaviour contrary to the spirit of the Laws of the
Game or relevant regulations or the use of prohibited techniques or
substances must never be condoned.
Rugby Mini and Junior Lions Code of Conduct
Rugby Mini and Junior Lions Code of Conduct ensures that:
The rights, dignity and worth of young people
are respected and treated.
The physical and emotional well-being of all
young players must be placed above all other considerations.
The relationship developed between adults and
young people with whom they work must be based on mutual trust
and respect.
All activities undertaken are appropriate to
the age, maturity, experience and ability of the young players.
Young players should be encouraged to accept
responsibility for their own behaviour and performance.
Young players (and their parents/carers) are
aware of what is expected of them both on and off the rugby
field and also what they are entitled to expect from the
coaches.
Everyone, including coaches, officials,
doctors, physiotherapists have been CRB checked.
COACHES CODE OF CONDUCT
Rugby Mini and Junior Lions’ Code of Conduct for Coaches ensures
that:
The coaches provide experiences, which are
matched to the young players’ age and ability, as well as their
physical and mental development.
All youngsters are coached in a safe
environment with adequate first aid readily available.
The coaches avoid the overplaying of the best
players by using a squad system which gives everybody a
satisfactory amount of playing time.
There is appropriate supervision of young
players both on and off the field.
They recognise that young players should
never be exposed to extremes of heat, cold or unacceptable risk
of injury.
The coaches develop an awareness of nutrition
as part of an overall education in lifestyle management.
They recognise that it is illegal for young
players under 18 to drink alcohol.
They ensure that their knowledge and coaching
strategies are up to date and in line with RFU philosophy and
expectations.
They are aware of, and abide by, the RFU
recommended procedures for taking young people on residential
tours at home and abroad.
The coaches are aware of, and abide by, the
policies and procedures outlined in the Policies and Procedures
for the Welfare of Young People in Rugby Union.
In Rugby Union Coaches should:
Recognise the importance of fun and enjoyment
when coaching young players. Most learning is achieved through
"doing".
Appreciate the needs of the players before
the needs of the sport.
Be a positive role model.
Keep winning and losing in perspective –
encourage young players to behave with dignity in all
circumstances.
Respect all referees and the decisions they
make (remember it could be you refereeing next week) and ensure
that the players recognise that they must do the same.
Provide positive verbal feedback in a
constructive and encouraging manner, to all young players both
during coaching sessions and games.
YOUNG PEOPLES CODE OF CONDUCT
Rugby Mini and Junior Lions’ Code of Conduct for Young People ensures
that:
All young people treat each other with the
same respect and fairness.
They respect differences in gender,
disability, culture, race, ethnicity and religious belief
systems.
All young people appreciate that every player
brings something valuable and different to the game.
They show patience and act with dignity
towards others at all times.
They are aware of their own welfare and that
of others and that they do not act irresponsibly or illegally.
All young people take time to thank those who
assist them, whether it be family, organisations or team mates.
PARENTS CODE OF CONDUCT
Rugby Mini and Junior Lions’ Code of Conduct for Parents ensures
that:
They remember that young people play rugby
for their own enjoyment not that of their parents.
They encourage young people to play – do not
force them.
They focus on the young players’ efforts
rather than winning or losing.
They are realistic about the young players’
ability; not pushing them towards a level that they are not
capable of achieving.
They provide positive verbal feedback both in
training and during the game.
Remember persistent, negative messages will
adversely affect the players and referee’s performance and
attitude.
They always support the rugby club in their
efforts to eradicate loud, coarse and abusive behaviour from the
game.
They remember that young people learn by
example.
They always show appreciation of good play by
ALL young players both from their own club and the opposition.
They respect decisions made by the match
officials and encourage the young players to do likewise.
Rugby Mini and Junior Lions’ encourages Parents to:
Be familiar with the coaching and training programme in order
that their child is fully involved and the coaches are aware of
their ability.
Be familiar with the teaching and coaching methods used by
observing the sessions in which their child participates.
Be aware that the club has a duty of care and therefore,
where appropriate, assist coaches with the supervision of the
young players, particularly where numbers are large and there is
a need to transport youngsters to away games.
Be involved with club activities and share their expertise.
Share concerns, if they have them, with club officials.
Be familiar with the "Good Coaches Code" and in particular
that Coaches should recognise the importance of fun and
enjoyment when coaching young players.
Coaches should keep winning and losing in perspective,
encouraging young players to behave with dignity in all
circumstances.
It is important that parents support coaches in instilling
these virtues.
SPECTATORS CODES OF CONDUCT
Rugby Mini and Junior Lions’ Code of Conduct for Spectators ensures
that:
In Rugby Union players are impressionable and their
behaviour will often reflect that of the adults around them. In Rugby
Union we welcome spectators on our touchlines who embrace the ethos of
the game as one of FUN, ENJOYMENT and SKILL DEVELOPMENT.
In Rugby Union Spectators are encouraged to:
Act as positive role models to all young
players.
Be familiar with, and abide by, the RFU and
RFUW Welfare of Young People guidance in relation to verbal and
emotional abuse.
Respect the rugby club policy with regard to
spectator behaviour.
MATCH OFFICIALS CODES OF CONDUCT
When refereeing young players, match officials should:
Recognise the importance of fun and enjoyment when
officiating young players.
Provide verbal feedback in a positive way during games.
Appreciate the needs of the players.
Be a positive role model.
Recognise that safety is paramount.
Explain decisions - most young players are still learning.
Never tolerate verbal abuse.
Officials should not:
Change in the same area as young players.
Shower with young players - agree a timetable with the
coaches.
Be alone with young players at any time - if a young player
comes into the dressing room ensure another adult is present.
Check studs without the coach being present.
Administer first aid.
Allow a young player to continue playing if there are doubts
about his/her fitness.
Tolerate bad language from young players.
Engage in any inappropriate contact with young players.
Give a lift to a player unless there are other young people
or adults in the car and the parents are aware.
Take a young player to their home.
Overtly criticise young players or use language which may
cause the player to lose confidence or self-esteem.
Make sexually explicit remarks to young players, even in fun.
Officials must always:
Report, in writing, to the Club or CB Welfare Manager and/or Society
Secretary, behaviour by adults which you feel contravenes RFU and RFUW
recommended Policies and Procedures for the Welfare of Young People:
Verbal bullying by coaches/parents/spectators.
Physical abuse by coaches/parents/spectators.
Inappropriate or aggressive contact by an adult to a young
person.
Verbal abuse directed at the official by young people or
adults.
REMEMBER: The welfare of all young people is
paramount.
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