 [centre]Encourage your child to learn the laws and play within them.
 Discourage unfair play and arguing with officials.
 Help your child to recognise good performance and playing fairly, not just results.
 Never force your child to take part in sport; they should play for their enjoyment not yours.
 Never ridicule or yell at your child for making mistakes.
 Support and encourage your child. Console them when they lose, but encourage them to try harder next time.
 Set a good example by recognising fair play and applauding the good performances of all.
 Never punish or belittle a child for losing or making mistakes.
 Publicly accept officials’ judgements.
 Support your child’s involvement and help them to enjoy their sport.
 Use correct and proper language at all times.
 Do not question a referee or a linesman’s judgement or their honesty. There is no place for ‘touchline rage’ in junior rugby.
 Breaches of the above could result in your membership being withdrawn.
 Support all efforts to remove verbal or physical abuse from junior rugby.
 Report anything that concerns you to the Chairperson of the Junior Section.
 Help the club function properly by turning up on time with the appropriate kit.
 Be prepared to help out if asked
 Value the importance of the volunteer coaches. They give up their time to provide recreation for your child. Support their decision when your child has not been selected for a game. If you have issues with the way a coach is performing, talk to them first. Refer any issues to the Chairman of the Junior section.