Code of Conduct for Parents and Spectators

Parents and Spectators should:

1. Act as positive role models to all players
2. Be familiar with the clubs child protection policies
3. Respect guidance from the club with regard to spectator behaviour
4. Remember children play sport primarily for their own enjoyment, not for that of the spectators
5. Acknowledge good individual and team performance from all players irrespective of the team in which they play
6. Respect match officials’ decisions, even if they appear to make a mistake – remember they are volunteers providing an opportunity for players to play rugby
7. Never verbally abuse players, coaches, match officials or fellow parents/spectators: such behaviour can create a negative environment for players and their behaviour can reflect this
   Acknowledge effort and good performance rather than ‘to win at all costs’
8. Verbally encourage all players in a positive manner, shouting ‘for’, not ‘at’, the players
9. Encourage all players irrespective of their ability – never ridicule any individual player, regardless of the team they play