HRFC Player / Parent Codes of Conduct

Haverfordwest Rugby Football Club

PARENTS AND PLAYERS CODE OF CONDUCT

PARENTS/PLAYERS COPY

Code of conduct for players

Code of conduct for parents/guardians

Adhere to the laws of the game, the rules and regulations of the WRU, the rules of any competition in which the club participates in and the club rules at all times
Comply with the WRUs anti-doping rules
Comply with the WRUs Safeguarding policy
Players shall win and lose with dignity, shall uphold the values and spirit of the game and shall take all possible steps to prevent the game from being brought into disrepute
Speak to team-mates, the opposition, spectators, match officials and their coach/manager with respect on and off the field
Respect and always observe the authority of match officials and their decisions
Conduct yourself at all times in an ethical and professional manner and observe the highest standards of integrity and do not engage in any conduct or any activity (whether on or off the field) that may impair public confidence in the honest and orderly conduct of a match, tour, tournament, or series of matches or in the integrity and good character of any person
Do not engage in offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour towards match officials, opposition players, coaches, team managers, officials, and spectators
Do not engage in bullying, intimidation or harassment of match officials, opposition players, coaches, team managers, officials, and spectators
Do not engage in any behaviour that is likely to intimidate, offend, insult, humiliate or discriminate against any other person on the grounds of their religion, race, sexual orientation, colour or national or ethnic origin
Do not engage in public criticism (whether via social media or social networking sites or otherwise) of any club, match officials, opposition players, coaches, team managers, club officials, spectators or any other person that might be defamatory, improper, threatening, abusive, indecent, insulting, offensive or that brings or has the potential to bring the game into disrepute

Do not force an unwilling child to participate in rugby
Always uphold the values of both the Club and the WRU
Do not enter the field of play immediately before, during or immediately after a match
Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting, or abusive language or behaviour towards the match officials, players, coaches, team managers, officials and opposing spectators
Never engage in, or tolerate, physical abuse or behaviour towards the match officials, players, coaches, team managers, officials and opposing spectators
Do not physically or verbally abuse referees or other match officials before, during or after a match
After a match, respect the players and officials of both teams and do not under any circumstances approach them in anything other than a sporting and friendly manner
Do not approach a referee or any other match officials after the match to discuss the events of the match
Do not engage in public criticism (whether via social media or social networking sites or otherwise) of any club, match officials, opposition players, coaches, team managers, club officials, spectators or any other person that might be defamatory, improper, threatening, abusive, indecent, insulting, offensive or that brings or has the potential to bring the game into disrepute
Teach your child the important of effort and teamwork
Applaud good play by our team and by the opposition team

Team tactics and selection are the sole responsibility of the coaches.

Player’s performance should not be publicly criticised by parents and spectators.

Discipline on and off the field will be dealt with by the club and if necessary, the WRU.

Changing rooms will be out of bounds to parents, pre- and post-match, unless directly invited by the team coach.

It is the parents/players responsibility to contact the team manger regarding the players match availability.

A parent/guardian should always be present during training sessions and games (unless otherwise agreed with the team manager).

I acknowledge that I have read and understood the parents and players code of conduct and agree to comply with all aspects of it.

Player’s name:	Parents name:
Player’s signature:	Parents signature:
Date:	Date: