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1. Match Officials should:
(a) Recognise the importance of fun and enjoyment when officiating players.
(b) Provide positive verbal feedback in a constructive and encouraging
manner during games.
(c) Emphasise the spirit of the game.
(d) Appreciate the needs of the players before the needs of the sport.
(e) Understand the physical and behavioural development of players.
(f) Be a positive role model. Set an example, and as such, comments should
be positive and supportive.
(g) Look to self-improvement e.g. participation in training courses.
(h) Recognise that the safety of players is paramount.
(i) Explain decisions - all players are still learning and parents will
understand the game better.
(j) Always penalise foul play.
(k) Play advantage whenever possible in order to let the game flow.
(l) Show empathy for the age and ability of players.
(m) Be consistent and objective.
(n) Be familiar with the Good Spectators Code and ensure that verbal abuse
from players, coaches or spectators is not tolerated and is dealt with by
club officials immediately.
(o) Be aware of, and abide by, the RFU Child Protection Guidance policies
and procedures.
(p) Officiate to the rules laid down in the Rugby Continuum and keep
themselves updated on rule changes.
(q) Check that the home Club has provided a qualified first aider, ambulance
access has not been obstructed and that appropriate equipment is available
along with someone trained in its use before starting play.
(r) Before training sessions and matches check that studs and other clothing
are in accordance with the IRB Laws of the Game.
2. THE GOOD COACHES’ CODE:
Coaches of players should:
(a) Recognise the importance of fun and enjoyment when coaching players.
(b) Understand that most learning is achieved through doing.
(c) Appreciate the needs of the players before the needs of the sport.
(d) Be a positive role model - think what this implies.
(e) Keep winning and losing in perspective - encourage players to behave
with dignity in all circumstances.
(f) Respect all referees and the decisions they make, even if they appear to
make a mistake, (remember it could be you refereeing next week) and ensure
that the players recognise that they must do the same.
(g) Provide positive verbal feedback in a constructive and encouraging
manner to all players, both during coaching sessions and matches.
(h) Provide rugby experiences which are matched to the players’ ages and
abilities, as well as their physical and behavioural development.
(i) Ensure all players are coached in a safe environment, with adequate
first aid readily to hand.
(j) Avoid the overplaying of the best players by using a squad system which
gives everybody a satisfactory amount of playing time.
(k) Never allow a player to train or play when injured.
(l) Ensure good supervision of players, both on and off the field.
(m) Recognise that players should never be exposed to extremes of heat, cold
or unacceptable risk of injury.
(n) Develop an awareness of nutrition as part of an overall education in
lifestyle management.
(o) Recognise that it is illegal for players under 18 to drink alcohol or
for those under 16 to smoke. Coaches should actively discourage both.
(p) Ensure that their knowledge and coaching strategies are up to date and
in line with RFU philosophy.
(q) Be aware of, and abide by, the RFU recommended procedures for taking
young people on residential tours at home and abroad.
(r) Be aware of and abide by the policies and procedures outlined in the
Policy and Procedures for the Welfare of Young People in Rugby Union.
(s) Coach to the rules laid down in the Rugby Continuum and keep themselves
updated on rule changes.
3. THE GOOD PLAYER’S CODE:
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 either at the
Club or School or outside of the game. (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. |
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