Selkirk Youth Rugby Club Code of Conduct
Code for Players
Play for enjoyment, not just to please your parents or coach.
Abide by the laws of the sport.
Never argue with the decisions of match officials and let your captain or coach ask any necessary questions.
Control your temper and no foul language.
Work equally hard for yourself and your team your teams performance will benefit and so will your own.
Be a good sport
Treat all participants as you yourself would like to be treated.
Don'interfere with, bully or take advantage of any other player.
Remember that the aim of sport is to have fun, improve your skills and feel good.
At the end of play, applaud and thank your opponents and the match officials.
Win with humility , Lose with dignity.
Code for Coaches
Remember that young people need a coach they can respect ,be generous with your praise when it is deserved and set a good example.
Be reasonable in your demands on the young players,time, energy and enthusiasm.
Remember that they have other interests and demands on their time.
Teach young players that the laws of the sport are mutual agreements which no one should evade or break.
Ensure that all your charges participate, average and below average participants need and deserve fair time and attention.
Remember that young people are involved for fun and enjoyment and that winning is only part of it, never ridicule or shout at participants for making mistakes or losing it.
Develop team respect for the ability of opponents, as well as for the judgement of match officials and opposing coaches.
Follow the advice of a doctor in determining when an injured performer is ready to participate again.
Never criticise the officials during or after the event in front of players or spectators,always thank officials and if they have made any decisions which require clarification discuss that privately with them afterwards.
Make a personal commitment to keep yourself informed on sound coaching principles and the principles of growth and development of young people.
Encourage young people to develop basic skills and FAIRPLAY and avoid over-specialisation during their formative years.
Insist on fair and disciplined play, do not tolerate foul play, cheating, violence or bad language.
Dress Code
Youth Club Shirt & Tie must be worn at both Home & Away games
Flannels or smart trousers must be worn, NO Jeans or casual trousers
Shoes but No Trainers to be worn at matches
Black Rugby Shorts & Amber Socks to be worn with playing kit
Warm up tops will be provided and must be worn during warm up and are your responsibility to look after,wash & iron and return if you are unable to play for whatever reason (injury/holiday etc)
Other Matters
Please ensure that you notify(telephone and/or text) if you are unable to attend training or unavailable to play for whatever reason,good communication and dialogue with coaches and committee is important

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