Code of Conduct
Ripon RUFC
Coaches Code of Conduct
This code will be adhered to at all times and must be read and understood by all those it relates to.
The Code
•Rugby is only part of the player’s lives. Recognise this and allow for it in your demands on them.
•Rugby is for everyone. Do not rely on “star” players and never make a players feel like a “spare part”.
•Never ridicule or belittle any players and always make them feel valued.
•Do some research into the child development, find out about the physical, intellectual and emotional capabilities of the age group you work with.
•Rugby is a potentially dangerous game which relies on every participant playing it in a spirit of mutual respect. Teach the players the meaning of “fair play” and set them a good example.
•Read and understand the RFU Continuum. Abide by the Laws of the Game.
•Learn the Laws and learn how to referee.
•Teach players by your own example to always respect the referee.
•Your owe it to yourself to always behave as a coach:
oAlways look and act like a coach
oStart and finish on time
oPlay your season and session
oDo not drink alcohol prior to or during coaching
oDo not smoke during coaching
•To be a good coach you need regular information on coaching issues, rugby skills and techniques.
•You are responsible for the safety of the players you work with:
oMark out a safe working area and keep it safe. Make sure equipment is in good repair.
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oNever “join in” with contact drills and games. You are too strong and may hurt the players.
oDo not encourage or allow players to play with and injury.
oNever wear watches, rings or other jewellery that could catch or hurt a child.
•Do not put yourself in a position where you could be suspected or accused of physical or sexual abuse of any child associated with the Club. Use a separate changing room from players. Never be alone with a player behind closed doors and never get in the bath or shower with the players.
•Tell the players and keep telling yourself that winning and losing are only by-products of performance. We are there to play and enjoy playing – nothing more.
•At Ripon RUFC all inter-club games are to be player by all members of your squad not just “the elite”. Every child who turns up to training deserves game time.
•Treat games against other clubs as lessons and opportunities to learn and not as tests.
•Gain respect by being generous with your praise when it is deserved and set a good example in every way.
Coaches Code of Conduct
This code will be adhered to at all times and must be read and understood by all those it relates to.
The Code
•Rugby is only part of the player’s lives. Recognise this and allow for it in your demands on them.
•Rugby is for everyone. Do not rely on “star” players and never make a players feel like a “spare part”.
•Never ridicule or belittle any players and always make them feel valued.
•Do some research into the child development, find out about the physical, intellectual and emotional capabilities of the age group you work with.
•Rugby is a potentially dangerous game which relies on every participant playing it in a spirit of mutual respect. Teach the players the meaning of “fair play” and set them a good example.
•Read and understand the RFU Continuum. Abide by the Laws of the Game.
•Learn the Laws and learn how to referee.
•Teach players by your own example to always respect the referee.
•Your owe it to yourself to always behave as a coach:
oAlways look and act like a coach
oStart and finish on time
oPlay your season and session
oDo not drink alcohol prior to or during coaching
oDo not smoke during coaching
•To be a good coach you need regular information on coaching issues, rugby skills and techniques.
•You are responsible for the safety of the players you work with:
oMark out a safe working area and keep it safe. Make sure equipment is in good repair.
- 2 -
oNever “join in” with contact drills and games. You are too strong and may hurt the players.
oDo not encourage or allow players to play with and injury.
oNever wear watches, rings or other jewellery that could catch or hurt a child.
•Do not put yourself in a position where you could be suspected or accused of physical or sexual abuse of any child associated with the Club. Use a separate changing room from players. Never be alone with a player behind closed doors and never get in the bath or shower with the players.
•Tell the players and keep telling yourself that winning and losing are only by-products of performance. We are there to play and enjoy playing – nothing more.
•At Ripon RUFC all inter-club games are to be player by all members of your squad not just “the elite”. Every child who turns up to training deserves game time.
•Treat games against other clubs as lessons and opportunities to learn and not as tests.
•Gain respect by being generous with your praise when it is deserved and set a good example in every way.
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