Senior Team Website

Melksham Cats RFC

Junior Section

Code of Conduct

The essence of good ethical conduct and practice is summarised below.

Club officials, coaches and volunteers must:

• 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.
• Make sure all activities are appropriate to the age, ability and experience of those taking part
• Promote the positive aspects of the sport (e.g. fair play)
• Display consistently high standards of behaviour and appearance
• Follow all guidelines laid down by the national governing body and the club
• Hold the appropriate, valid qualifications and insurance cover
• Never exert undue influence over performers to obtain personal benefit or reward
• Never condone rule violations, rough play or the use of prohibitive substances

Parents/Carers and friends must:

• Encourage your child to learn the rules and play within them.
• Discourage unfair play and arguing with officials.
• Help your child to recognise good performance, not just results.
• Never force your child to take part in sport.
• 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.

Players must:

• Play fairly and by the Laws
• Not argue with their coach or the referee
• Be a good sport, control temper and never show off
• Encourage team mates and never blame them when things go wrong
• Play to win as a team
• Respect the opposition
• Never give up - enjoy the game