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Conduct of: Players
| Parents | Coaches | Referees
Behaviours
Daventry
Rugby Football Club, Mini, Midi and Junior Section ask all members of the Club, parents,
players and Officials to abide by, and encourage everybody to adhere to the
following Codes of Conduct.
Players
Conduct
Players
will be encouraged to:
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Play
for the fun of it not just to please parents or coach.
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Not
use deliberate or dangerous play, poor sportsmanship or foul language.
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Bring
appropriate kit and spare clothing for each training session and match.
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Make
sure they know what time and where to be dropped off and collected by their
parents or guardians.
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Encourage
their parents to ensure they are punctual.
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Not
to train or play with an existing injury.
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Participate
in all aspects of the training session or match, not just the parts that
interest them the most.
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Keep
family members informed about forthcoming activities (e.g. start and finish
times, venue, names of coaches, emergency contact numbers).
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Listen
to the coach!
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Understand
that bad/inappropriate behaviour will be challenged and dealt with.
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Recognise
that sometimes there isn't time for discussion. Recognise the coach's authority
and respond to No.
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Remember,
self discipline is a good and worthwhile quality to have.
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Above
all remember, that what they do should be fun and understand the spirit of
sportsmanship.
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Be
gracious in victory and defeat.
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Treat
the equipment and facilities provided by the club with respect.
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Code
of Conduct for parents/carers
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Never force your child
to take part in
Rugby
.
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Encourage your child to
learn the rules and play within them.
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Support your child’s
involvement and help them to enjoy their
Rugby
.
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Discourage unfair play
and arguing with officials.
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Help your child to
recognise good performance, not just results.
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Set a good example by
recognising fair play and applauding the good performances of all.
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Never punish or belittle
a child for losing or making mistakes.
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Publicly accept
officials’ judgements.
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Use correct and proper
language at all times.
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Stay off the pitch, if
you want to get involved become a coach or referee.
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Applaud good play, by
either team, children learn by example set a good example.
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Read the Welfare
Policies of the Club and adhere to them.
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Conduct of Coaches
Coaches
will endeavour to:
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Always
be publicly open when working with children.
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Ensure
development and fun comes first, winning second.
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When
coaching contact skills, ensure that safety comes first.
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Never
coach law violations. Always reinforce attitudes of fair play.
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Never
overtly criticise players. (Players confidence is paramount).
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Always
reject the behaviour, not the player. Players will not be labelled as bad or
naughty, either to them or to someone else in their hearing.
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Give
direction and correction in a positive way, e.g. keep the balls in the bag we
will use them later, not: don't take the balls out of the bag!
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Give
players a clear idea of the behaviour expected and to follow it themselves.
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Give
rule breakers one warning and then punishment. Players need clear guidelines and
firm control.
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Use
time out of practice as punishment, extra activity should be a reward for good
behaviour.
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Praise
good behaviour often because this is valued.
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Set
limits. So that the players know that their behaviour will not be allowed to get
out of control.
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Be
consistent and be fair. Avoiding being late for coaching sessions and matches
and displaying the same reaction to the same situation each time will give
players confidence.
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Do
what has been said. Not to threaten
what can't be done. Build up trust.
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Treat
each player as an individual. Ensuring
they are given equal opportunity to play.
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Not
to ignore players who need help. If support is needed, it is up to coaches to
give it.
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Work
with parents and guardians, not against them, involving them whenever possible,
i.e. encouraging them to observe coaching sessions and support competitions.
Keeping everyone informed about the nature of activities, start/finish times,
venue, names of coaches and emergency contacts.
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Coaches
should report any suspicious adult behaviour to The Club Welfare Officer, the
Team Welfare Co-ordinator or a Member of the Committee; this should include
photography and video recording where applicable.
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Child
Protection Guidelines for Match Officials by
Referee Department
When
refereeing young players match officials should
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Recognise the importance of fun and
enjoyment when officiating young player
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Provide verbal feedback in a positive
way during games
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Appreciate the needs of the players
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Be a positive role model
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Recognise that safety is paramount
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Explain decisions –
most young players are still learning
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Do not tolerate verbal abuse
Officials should not
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Change
in the same area as young players
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Shower
with young players – agree with the coaches a timetable
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Be
alone with young players at any time – if a young player comes into the
dressing room ensure another adult is present
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Check
studs without the coach being present
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Administer
first aid
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Allow
a young player to continue playing if you have doubts about their fitness
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Tolerate
bad language from young players
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Engage
in any inappropriate contact with young players
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Give
a lift to a player unless there are other young people or adults in the car
and the parents are aware
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Take
a young player to your home
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Overtly
criticise young players or use language which may cause the player to lose
confidence or self esteem
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Make sexually explicit remarks to
young players even in fun
Officials must always
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Report, in writing, to the Club or CB
Welfare Officer and/or Society Secretary, behaviour by adults which you feel
contravenes RFU Child Protection Policy
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Verbal bullying by
coaches/parents/spectators
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Physical Abuse by
coaches/parents/spectators
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Inappropriate or aggressive contact
by an adult to a young person
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Verbal abuse directed at you by young
people or adults
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