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2. Code of Conduct 2


PLAYERS CODE OF CONDUCT

* Recognise and appreciate the efforts made by coaches, parents, match officials and administration in providing the opportunity to play the game and enjoy the rugby environment.
* Understand the values of loyalty and commitment to adults and team mates.
* Recognise that every player has a right to expect their involvement in rugby to be safe and free from all types of abuse.
* Understand that if an individual or group of players feels 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.
* Play because they want to do so, not to please coaches or parent.
* Remember that skill development, fun and enjoyment are the most important parts of the game.
* Be attentive at all training and coaching sessions.
* Work equally hard for themselves and their team – both will then benefit.
* Recognise good play by all players on their team and by their opponents.
* Be a sportsman – win with dignity, lose with grace.
* Play to the iRB Laws of the Game and accept, without question, all referees’ decision even if they appear to make a mistake.
* Control their emotions. Verbal or physical abuse of team mates, opponents, coaches, match officials or spectators is not acceptable.
* Treat all players, as they would like to be treated themselves. Do not interfere with, bully or take advantage of any player