Act as positive role models to all players.
Remember that children play rugby primarily for their own enjoyment, not for that of the spectator.
Acknowledge good individual player and team performance irrespective of the side they play for.
Respect match officials, even if they appear to have made a mistake. Remember, they are volunteers giving up their own time to provide players the opportunity to play rugby. Without a referee, you can’t have a rugby match.
Never verbally abuse players, coaches, match officials or fellow spectators. This behaviour can create a negative environment for the players and their behaviour will often reflect this.
Acknowledge effort and good performance rather than ‘win at all costs’.
Verbally encourage all players in a positive manner, shouting ‘for’ them, not ‘at them’.
Encourage all players, irrespective of their ability. Rugby is an all ability sport, and ADOB encourages this.

Parents Code of Conduct

Parents should:

Be familiar with the training programme in order that they can ensure that their child is fully involved, and that coaches are aware of their availability.
Be familiar with coaching methods used by watching the training sessions in which their child participates.
Be aware that the ADOB has a duty of care to ensure the safety of players and therefore, where appropriate assist coaches with the supervision of players, particularly where numbers are large.
Be involved with ADOB activities and share their expertise.
Share concerns, if they have them with the club officials or Safeguarding Officer (Heidi Hall).
Support coaches in instilling the values of rugby to their child.
Remember that young people play rugby for their own enjoyment, not that of the parent. Encourage, not force your child to play rugby.
Focus on their childs efforts, rather than the winning or losing.
Be realistic about their childs abilities, do not push them towards a level that they are not capable of achieving.
Provide positive verbal feedback both in training and during games.
Remember that young people learn by example, please help ADOB in their efforts to eradicate loud, coarse and abusive behaviour from the game of rugby in general.
Always show appreciation of good play by all players, both from ADOB and that of the opposition.
Respect decisions made by match officials, even if they appear to have made a mistake, and encourage their child to do the same.

Youth Player Code of Conduct

Players should be encouraged to:

Recognise and appreciate the efforts made by coaches, volunteers, parents, match officials and administrators in providing the opportunity to play the game and enjoy the rugby environment.
Understand the values of loyalty and commitment to your 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 feel that they are not being treated in a manner that is acceptable, then they should tell an adult or the Club Safeguarding Officer (Heidi Hall).
Play because they want to, not to please parents or coaches.
Remember that skill development, fun and enjoyment are the most important parts of the game.
Be attentive at all training sessions.
Work equally hard for themselves and the team, both will benefit.
Recognise good play by all players on their team and of the opponent.
Be a good sportsperson. Win with dignity, lose with grace.
Play to the World Rugby Laws of the Game and accept without question, all referees’ decisions even if they appear to have made a mistake.
Control their emotions. Verbal or physical abuse of team mates, opponents, coaches, match officials, volunteers 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.