Please note that there are Codes of Conduct for Players, Coaches, Parents and Spectators.
Biggar Rugby Football Club
Code of Conduct - Players
Players should be encouraged to:
(a) Recognise and appreciate the efforts made by coaches, parents, match officials and administrators in providing the opportunity to play the game and enjoy the rugby environment.
(b) Understand the values of loyalty and commitment to adults and team mates.
(c) Recognise that every player has a right to expect their involvement in rugby to be safe and free from all types of abuse.
(d) Understand that if an individual or group of players feel they are not being treated in a manner that is acceptable, then they should tell an adult at the Club or the club’s Child Protection Officer.
(e) Play because they want to do so, not to please coaches or parents.
(f) Remember that skill development, fun and enjoyment are the most important parts of the game.
(g) Be attentive at all training and coaching sessions.
(h) Work equally hard for themselves and their team - both will then benefit.
(i) Recognise good play by all players on their team and by their opponents.
(j) Be a sportsman - win with dignity, lose with grace.
(k) Play to the IRB Laws of the Game and accept, without question, all referees’ decisions even if they appear to make a mistake.
(l) Control their emotions. Verbal or physical abuse of team mates, opponents, coaches, match officials or spectators is not acceptable.
(m)Treat all players as they would like to be treated themselves. Do not interfere with, bully or take advantage of any player.
(n) Do their best to adhere to club values and respect that we are “ONE CLUB – ONE FAMILY”
(o) Help and support new players in their team. Be a role model for peers.
(p) Support and encourage other teams within the club.
(q) Respect the facilities in use and take responsibility for their own mess and damage. “Sweep the Sheds” after matches and training.
Biggar Rugby Football Club
Code of Conduct - Coaches
(a) All coaches must respect the dignity and worth of every young person with whom they work with and treat them equally in the context of Rugby Union.
(b) All coaches must put the physical and emotional wellbeing above all other considerations, including the development of performance.
(c) The relationship which a coach develops with players with whom they work must be based on a mutual trust and respect.
(d) All Rugby coaches must ensure that all activities undertaken are appropriate to age, maturity, experience and ability of the young players.
(e) All coaches must encourage young players to take responsibility for their own behaviour and performance.
(f) All coaches must clarify with young players (and Carers/Parents) what is expected of them both on and off the Rugby field and what they are entitled to from the coach.
(g) All coaches should work in partnership with others within the game to ensure the wellbeing, safety and enjoyment of all young players.
Biggar Rugby Football Club
Code of Conduct - Parents
Parents Should:
(a) Be familiar with the coaching and training programme in order that they can ensure their child is fully involved and the coaches are aware of their availability.
(b) Be familiar with the teaching and coaching methods used by observing the coaching and training sessions in which their child participates.
(c) Be aware that the Club has a duty of care to ensure the safety of players and therefore, where appropriate, assist coaches with the supervision of the players, particularly where numbers are large and there is a need to transport players to away games.
(d) Be involved with Club activities and share their expertise.
(e) Share concerns, if they have them, with Club or School officials.
(f) Be familiar with the Good Coaches’ Code contained in the Rugby Continuum. Be aware that:
(g) Support and respectthe time and effort the coaches invest in instilling these virtues.
(h) Remember that young people play rugby for their own enjoyment, not that of their parents.
(i) Encourage young people to play - do not force them.
(j) Focus on the players’ efforts, rather than winning or losing.
(k) Be realisticabout the players’ abilities; do not push them towards a level that they are not capable of achieving.
(l) Provide positive verbal feedback both in training and during the game.
(m) Always support the Club in their efforts to eradicate loud, coarse and abusive behaviour from the game.
(n) Remember young people learn much by example.
(o) Always show appreciation of good play and provide encouragement to all players both from their own Club and the opposition.
(p) Respect decisions made by the match officials, even if they appear to make a mistake, and encourage the players to do likewise.
Biggar Rugby Football Club
Code of Conduct Spectators
Spectators Should:
(a) Act as positive role models to all players.
(b) Be familiar with, and abide by, the SRU Child Protection Guidance in relation to verbal and emotional abuse.
(c) Respect guidance from the Club with regard to spectator behaviour.
(d) Remember children play sport primarily for their own enjoyment, not for that of the spectators.
(e) Acknowledge good individual and team performance from all players irrespective of the team in which they play.
(f) Respect match officials’ decisions, even if they appear to make a mistake – remember, they are volunteers providing an opportunity for players to play rugby.
(g) Never verbally abuse players, coaches, match officials or fellow spectators: such behaviour can create a negative environment for players and their behaviour will often reflect this.
(h) Acknowledge effort and good performance rather than ‘to win at all costs’.
(i) Verbally encourage all players in a positive manner, shouting ‘for’, not ‘at’, the players.
(j) Encourage all players irrespective of their ability - never ridicule any individual players, regardless of the team in which they play.
(h) All rugby coaches must promote the positive aspects of our game eg fair play etc. Violations of the Laws of the Game, behaviour contrary to the spirit of the game.
(i) Adhere to and promote the values of rugby to be the best person they can possibly be academically, personally and emotionally.
