Code of Conduct - Code of Conduct - Parents, Members and Spectators
PARENTS’, MEMBERS’ AND SPECTATORS’ CODE OF CONDUCT
At Pocklington RUFC we welcome your support and commitment to your club. We would ask you to follow the principles set out below when supporting the club.
• Be aware of the club Child Protection Policy
• Foster enthusiastic participation, all children should enjoy playing, do not force an unwilling child to participate.
• Provide information re your child’s needs or medical requirements to the club.
• Be accessible in case of an emergency during training and matches.
• Ensure you have contact information for the club and your child’s coach.
• Encourage your child to learn the rules and play within them.
• Discourage unfair play.
• Acknowledge the value and importance of the volunteer coaches and referees who give their time freely.
• Emphasise respect for the referees by not questioning their honesty, skill, or decision making. Publicly accept official’s judgement.
• Encourage your child to improve his or her skills by valuing the coaching.
• Encourage a child who makes a mistake during a game. Never ridicule them.
• Set a good example by applauding both teams.
• Teach your child that winning is not everything and that playing well and fairly, is important.
• Use correct and proper language at all times. Condemn bad behaviour and bad language.
• Try not to shout continually at the children – shout occasionally to encourage them.
• Ensure that your son/daughter is dropped off and picked up from the club and matches and in the case of younger children there will be an expectation that a parent or designated adult remains throughout the session. This responsibility can be delegated but the club must be aware.
• Ensure that your child has the right kit for playing and training. It is desirable to have a change of clothing after matches. The club has a “NO MUDDY PLAYERS” policy within the clubhouse. During the winter months, warm, dry clothing is essential.
• Do not encroach on pitches during matches.
• Coaches and referees are all volunteers we would not have teams or matches without them.
• Discuss any issues with the coach AFTER the match.
At Pocklington RUFC we welcome your support and commitment to your club. We would ask you to follow the principles set out below when supporting the club.
• Be aware of the club Child Protection Policy
• Foster enthusiastic participation, all children should enjoy playing, do not force an unwilling child to participate.
• Provide information re your child’s needs or medical requirements to the club.
• Be accessible in case of an emergency during training and matches.
• Ensure you have contact information for the club and your child’s coach.
• Encourage your child to learn the rules and play within them.
• Discourage unfair play.
• Acknowledge the value and importance of the volunteer coaches and referees who give their time freely.
• Emphasise respect for the referees by not questioning their honesty, skill, or decision making. Publicly accept official’s judgement.
• Encourage your child to improve his or her skills by valuing the coaching.
• Encourage a child who makes a mistake during a game. Never ridicule them.
• Set a good example by applauding both teams.
• Teach your child that winning is not everything and that playing well and fairly, is important.
• Use correct and proper language at all times. Condemn bad behaviour and bad language.
• Try not to shout continually at the children – shout occasionally to encourage them.
• Ensure that your son/daughter is dropped off and picked up from the club and matches and in the case of younger children there will be an expectation that a parent or designated adult remains throughout the session. This responsibility can be delegated but the club must be aware.
• Ensure that your child has the right kit for playing and training. It is desirable to have a change of clothing after matches. The club has a “NO MUDDY PLAYERS” policy within the clubhouse. During the winter months, warm, dry clothing is essential.
• Do not encroach on pitches during matches.
• Coaches and referees are all volunteers we would not have teams or matches without them.
• Discuss any issues with the coach AFTER the match.
