Best Practice - Best Practice 1
MATCH OFFICIALS’ CODE OF CONDUCT
Match Officials have a responsibility to ensure that games are managed in accordance with the RFU laws of the game and to ensure both the safety and enjoyment of all players.
When refereeing young players, match officials must:
• Recognise the importance of fun and enjoyment when officiating young players.
• Provide verbal feedback in a positive way during games.
• Appreciate the needs of the players.
• Be a positive role model.
• Recognise that safety is paramount.
• Explain decisions – most young players are still learning.
• Never tolerate verbal abuse.
• Look to self-improvement by taking one of the RFU Referee courses e.g. Mini/Midi or National 15-a-side.
• When working with players up to the age of 12 must officiate to the rules laid down in the RFU Continuum and must keep themselves updated on rule changes.
• When working with players aged 13 must officiate according to the Under 19 and Under 15 Law variations and keep themselves updated on relevant changes.
• Always penalise foul play.
• play advantage whenever possible to allow the game to flow.
• Show empathy for the age and ability of young players.
• Be consistent in your decisions and objective at all times.
Match Officials have a responsibility to ensure that games are managed in accordance with the RFU laws of the game and to ensure both the safety and enjoyment of all players.
When refereeing young players, match officials must:
• Recognise the importance of fun and enjoyment when officiating young players.
• Provide verbal feedback in a positive way during games.
• Appreciate the needs of the players.
• Be a positive role model.
• Recognise that safety is paramount.
• Explain decisions – most young players are still learning.
• Never tolerate verbal abuse.
• Look to self-improvement by taking one of the RFU Referee courses e.g. Mini/Midi or National 15-a-side.
• When working with players up to the age of 12 must officiate to the rules laid down in the RFU Continuum and must keep themselves updated on rule changes.
• When working with players aged 13 must officiate according to the Under 19 and Under 15 Law variations and keep themselves updated on relevant changes.
• Always penalise foul play.
• play advantage whenever possible to allow the game to flow.
• Show empathy for the age and ability of young players.
• Be consistent in your decisions and objective at all times.
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