Code of Conduct
Blackrock College RFC is committed to promoting and strengthening the positive image of Rugby Football. In light of this commitment, the Code of Conduct seeks to establish standards of performance and behaviour to ensure that all Players act in a professional and proper manner and to ensure that the game is played and conducted with disciplined and sporting behaviour. The Code of Conduct also seeks to deter all on-field and Rugby-related conduct that could damage the game of Rugby Football by impairing public confidence in the honest and orderly conduct of matches and competitions or in the integrity and good character of participants.
Code of Conduct:
•Play for enjoyment and become part of the rugby family
•Respect the “Game of Rugby” and play within the laws of the Game
•Accept the referee’s decision and let your captain or coach ask any relevant questions
•Play with control. Do not lose your temper
•Always do your best and be committed to the game, your team and your club
•Be a “good sport”. Applaud all good play whether by your team or the opposition
•Respect your opponent. Treat all players as you would like to be treated. Do not “bully” or take advantage of any player
•Rugby is a team sport and make sure you co-operate with your coach; team mates and members of your club
•Remember that the goals of the game are to have fun, improve your skills and feel good
•At the end of the match thank your opponents and the referee for the match
•Always remember that you owe a duty of care to your opponents. Tackle hard but fairly, do not intend to hurt your opponent
•Winning and losing is part of sport: Win with humility – lose with dignity
•As part of the team it is important that you attend training regularly and listen to your coach and help your team
•As a team sport it is important to understand that all members are important to the team!
•Remember you are representing your team, club, family and the Game of Rugby
•A player must not repeatedly breach the Laws of the Game relating to Foul Play or Misconduct
•A player must Not abuse, threaten or intimidate a referee, touch judge or other match official, whether on or off the field, or a selector, coach, manager or other team official
•A player must not show unnecessary obvious dissension, displeasure or disapproval towards a referee, touch judge or other match official, his or her decision or generally following a decision of a match official
•A player must not use crude or abusive language or gestures towards referees, touch judges or other match officials or spectators
•A player must not do anything which is likely to intimidate, offend, insult or humiliate another participant on the ground of the religion, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour or national or ethnic origin of the person
•A player must not conduct themselves in any manner, or engage in any activity, whether on or off the field, that would impair public confidence in the honest and orderly conduct of matches and competitions or in the integrity and good character of participants
•A player must not do anything which adversely affects or reflects on or discredits the game Blackrock Rugby Club or any squad, team, competition, tournament, sponsor, official supplier or licensee, including, but not limited to, any illegal act or any act of dishonesty or fraud
Serious breaches of the Players Code of Conduct will be strictly reviewed by the Rugby Committee and could Result in suspension of the offending Player.
At Blackrock RFC we expect all Players to be on your best behaviour and lead by example. Encourage all your team mates to play by the Laws of the Game. Be proud of your Club and let our Club be proud of You.
Most importantly – Enjoy YOURSELF!
Code of Conduct:
•Play for enjoyment and become part of the rugby family
•Respect the “Game of Rugby” and play within the laws of the Game
•Accept the referee’s decision and let your captain or coach ask any relevant questions
•Play with control. Do not lose your temper
•Always do your best and be committed to the game, your team and your club
•Be a “good sport”. Applaud all good play whether by your team or the opposition
•Respect your opponent. Treat all players as you would like to be treated. Do not “bully” or take advantage of any player
•Rugby is a team sport and make sure you co-operate with your coach; team mates and members of your club
•Remember that the goals of the game are to have fun, improve your skills and feel good
•At the end of the match thank your opponents and the referee for the match
•Always remember that you owe a duty of care to your opponents. Tackle hard but fairly, do not intend to hurt your opponent
•Winning and losing is part of sport: Win with humility – lose with dignity
•As part of the team it is important that you attend training regularly and listen to your coach and help your team
•As a team sport it is important to understand that all members are important to the team!
•Remember you are representing your team, club, family and the Game of Rugby
•A player must not repeatedly breach the Laws of the Game relating to Foul Play or Misconduct
•A player must Not abuse, threaten or intimidate a referee, touch judge or other match official, whether on or off the field, or a selector, coach, manager or other team official
•A player must not show unnecessary obvious dissension, displeasure or disapproval towards a referee, touch judge or other match official, his or her decision or generally following a decision of a match official
•A player must not use crude or abusive language or gestures towards referees, touch judges or other match officials or spectators
•A player must not do anything which is likely to intimidate, offend, insult or humiliate another participant on the ground of the religion, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour or national or ethnic origin of the person
•A player must not conduct themselves in any manner, or engage in any activity, whether on or off the field, that would impair public confidence in the honest and orderly conduct of matches and competitions or in the integrity and good character of participants
•A player must not do anything which adversely affects or reflects on or discredits the game Blackrock Rugby Club or any squad, team, competition, tournament, sponsor, official supplier or licensee, including, but not limited to, any illegal act or any act of dishonesty or fraud
Serious breaches of the Players Code of Conduct will be strictly reviewed by the Rugby Committee and could Result in suspension of the offending Player.
At Blackrock RFC we expect all Players to be on your best behaviour and lead by example. Encourage all your team mates to play by the Laws of the Game. Be proud of your Club and let our Club be proud of You.
Most importantly – Enjoy YOURSELF!
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