Old Yardleians Rugby - Codes of Conduct

The essence of good ethical conduct and practice is summarised below.

All club officials and volunteers must:

Consider the well-being and safety of participants before the development of performance.
Develop an appropriate working relationship with performers, based on mutual trust and respect.
Make sure all activities are appropriate to the age, ability and experience of those taking part.
Promote the positive aspects of the sport (eg fair play).
Display consistently high standards of behaviour and appearance.
Follow all guidelines laid down by the national governing body and the club.
Hold the appropriate, valid qualifications and insurance cover.
Never exert undue influence over performers to obtain personal benefit or reward.
Never condone rule violations, rough play or the use of prohibited substances.
Encourage performers to value their performances and not just results.

All parents and guardians must:

Encourage your child to learn the rules and play within them.
Discourage unfair play and arguing with officials.
Help your child to recognise good performance, not just results.
Never force your child to take part in sport.
Set a good example by recognising fair play and applauding the good performances of all.
Never punish or belittle a child for losing or making mistakes.
Publicly accept officials’ judgements.
Support your child’s involvement and help them to enjoy their sport.
Use correct and proper language at all times.

All players must:

Participate for the fun of it, not to just please your parents/coach.
Play to the laws of the game.
Accept all of the referees decisions.
Control your temper – and you and your team will benefit.
Recognise all good play, whether by your team or by your opponents team – be a good sport.
Treat all players as you yourself would like to be treated, do not interfere with, bully or take unfair advantage of any player.
Remember, as well as enjoyment the aims of the game are to improve your skills and fitness.
Co-operate with and respect your coach, the referee, your team mates and your opponents, for without them you do not have a game.
Attend training sessions whenever possible.
Don’t be a Show Off.
Work equally hard for yourself and your team - your team's performance will benefit and so will your own.

Old Yardleians Rugby Football Club