Cleethorpes R.U.F.C. is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the well being of all its members. The club believes that it is important that players, coaches, administrators and parents associated with the club should, at all times, show respect and understanding for the safety and welfare of others.
As a Cleethorpes R.U.F.C. player you are expected to abide by the following code of conduct and should:

1.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.
2.Understand the values of loyalty and commitment to adults and teammates.

3.Recognise that every player has a right to expect their involvement in rugby to be safe and free from all types of abuse.

4.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 outside of the game.

5.Play because you want to do so, not to please coaches or parent.

6.Remember that skill development, fun and enjoyment are the most important parts of the game.

7.Keep to agreed timings for training and competitions or inform your coach or team manager promptly if you are going to be late or unavailable and be attentive during training sessions and team talks.

8.Recognise good play by all players on your team and by opponents, respect your opponents and be a sportsman – win with dignity, lose with grace.

9.Play to the IRB Laws of the game and accept, without question, all referees’ decisions, even if they appear to make a mistake.

10.Wear suitable kit for training and match sessions, as agreed with the coach/team manager.

11.Pay your membership subscription and any match fees promptly

12.Refrain from smoking, consuming alcohol, and taking drugs on club premises or whilst representing the club at competitions.

13.Control your emotions. Verbal or physical abuse of teammates, opponents, coaches, match officials or spectators is not acceptable.

14.Treat all players, as you would like to be treated yourself. Do not interfere with, bully or take advantage of any player.