2. Code of Conduct - Parents/Guardians

Code of Conduct for Parents/Guardians

• Teach your child to treat everyone equally and sensitively regardless of their gender, ethnic origin or cultural background.
• Do not force an unwilling child to take part in Rugby League.
• Encourage your child to always play by the rules and to respect the match officials.
• Young people are involved in organised sport for their enjoyment - not yours.
• Never ridicule or shout at your child for making a mistake or losing a game.
• Teach your child that effort and teamwork are as important as victory, so that the result of each game is accepted without undue disappointment.
• Insist on fair and disciplined play - do not tolerate foul play, cheating, foul, sexist or racist language.
• Turn defeat into victory by helping young people towards skill improvement and good sportsmanship.
• Remember that young people learn best by example.
• Do not question publicly the judgement of match officials and never their honesty.
• Recognise the value and importance of volunteer coaches and administrators - they give their time, energy and resources to provide recreational activities for your child.
• Support all efforts to remove verbal, physical, sexist and racial abuse from Rugby League.