Selby RUFC Youth Section
Code of Conduct

Player:

• Play for enjoyment, not just to please your parents or coach.
• Play by the laws of the game of Rugby.
• Never argue with the referees decisions, let your captain or coach ask any necessary questions.
• Control your temper 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. Applaud all good play, whether by your own team or by your opponent.
• Treat all players as you yourself would like to be treated.
• Dont interfere with, bully or take unfair advantage of any player.
• Remember that the goals of the game are to have fun, improve your skills and feel good.
• At the end of the game, applaud and thank your opponents and the referee for the game.

Parents:

• Do not force an unwilling youngster to participate in Rugby.
• Remember, young people are involved in Rugby for their enjoyment, not yours.
• Encourage your child always to play by the laws.
• Teach young people that honest effort is as important as victory so that the result of each game is accepted without undue disappointment.
• Turn defeat into victory by helping young people to work towards skill improvement and good sportsmanship. Never ridicule or yell at your child for making a mistake or losing a game.
• Remember that young people learn best by example.
• Do not publicly question the referees judgement and never their honesty.
• Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from all levels of young rugby.
• Recognise the value and importance of volunteer coaches and referees. They give of their time and resources to provide recreational activities for young people.