CODE OF CONDUCT - PLAYERS

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all our Players. The club believes it is important that Players, Coaches, Administrators and Parents associated with the club should, at all times, show respect and understanding for the safety and welfare of others. Therefore, Players are encouraged to be open at all times and share any concerns or complaints that they may have about any aspect of the club with the Club Committee.

As a Player of  Gilfach Goch Rugby Club you are expected to abide by the following club rules:

• Play Rugby within the Laws and the Sporting Spirit of the Game
• Support and cooperate with fellow team Players to ensure the team plays to its maximum capability
• Respect the opposition without whom the match would not take place
• Respect the referee and accept all decisions without dissension.
• Players should keep to agreed timings for training and competitions or inform their coach, if they are going to be late
• Players must wear suitable attire for training and events as agreed with the coach
• Players must pay any fees for any events that charge promptly
• Players must not smoke, consume alcohol or take drugs of any kind whilst representing the club at competitions or other events
• Players should treat all equipment with respect
• Players must inform the head coach of any injuries or illness they may have
• Players must not use bad language
• Mini & Junior Players should remain with coaches at the end of a session until collected by their parent or guardian.

CODE OF CONDUCT - PARENTS

Set an example to your child

• Applaud good play by your team and by Players of the opposing team
• Be friendly to parents of the opposition
• Do not question publicly the referee’s decision
• Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from mini and junior rugby
• Recognise and value the importance of coaches
• Do not force an unwilling child to participate in rugby, their enjoyment is paramount
• Encourage your child to play by the Laws/Rules
• Teach your child the importance of effort and teamwork
• Help your child to improve skills and to learn a positive attitude to the game
• Always ensure your child is dressed appropriately for the activity and has plenty to drink
• Keep the club informed if your child is ill or unable to attend sessions
• Endeavour to establish good communications with the club, coaches and officials for the benefit of all
• Share any concerns or complaints about any aspect of the club through the approved channels
• Use correct and proper language at all times
• Never punish or belittle a child for poor performance or making mistakes
• Always collect your child promptly at the end of a session.

CODE OF CONDUCT- COACHES/OFFICIALS/VOLUNTEERS

The essence of good ethical conduct and practice is summarised below. All Club Coaches, Officials and Volunteers must:-

• To develop in all players an appreciation of rugby
• To develop each player’s maximum potential, including personal and social qualities
• To encourage and deliberately boost the confidence of all players
• DO NOT ridicule
• Ensure each coaching session is well prepared with the coaching emphasis being placed on the development and acquisition of skill, decision making and an understanding of the game
• Maintain the highest standards of personal discipline and courtesy during matches irrespective of the result and be a perfect role model for the young people
• Consider the well-being and safety of participants before the development of performance
• Develop an appropriate working relationship with performers based on mutual trust and respect
• Hold the appropriate, valid qualifications and insurance cover
• Never consume alcohol immediately before or during training or events
• Obtain prior agreement from the parent/guardian of players before transporting them anywhere (training/competitions)
• Never have players stay overnight at your home
• Never exert undue influence over players to obtain personal benefit or reward
• Always report any incidents, referrals or disclosures immediately, following the appropriate guidelines set out in the Welsh Rugby Union Safeguarding and Protecting Children Policy
• Never condone rule violations or use of prohibited substances
• Make sure that confidential information is not divulged unless with the express approval of the individual concerned
• Promote the positive aspects of the sport (e.g.. fair play)
• Encourage players to value their performances and not just results
• Follow all guidelines laid down by the Welsh Rugby Union.