Code of conducts

LUCTONIANS SPORTS CLUBS Ltd

YOUTH SECTION

Code for Parents and Spectators

1.Never force a child to play rugby (or any sport).

2.Always remember: children play for their enjoyment, not yours.

3.Encourage your child (and all children) to play by the rules / laws. Make it clear that cheating is just a way to get an unfair advantage by dodging the rules / laws.

4.Teach your child that victory isn't everything- playing as well as you can is just as important. On any day, no more than half the teams can win, so defeat is no disgrace.

5.Never yell at a player for making a mistake. Never sneer or use sarcasm- you will make the young player feel like a total failure. remember: he is not playing for your benefit.

6.Applaud good play- by either team. Back up the referee (umpires): don't publicly question his fairness or ability. Children learn best by example. Set a good example.

7.Encourage your child to improve his skill through coaching.

8.Stay off the pitch. Coaches and referees (umpires) are qualified to be there. They have worked hard to earn their qualifications. If you want to get involved with junior sport ask them how to be come involved. Otherwise don't interfere.

9.Do not abuse anyone - especially the referee or match officials. Like the coaches they are volunteers and unpaid. They have given up their spare time to ensure your child can play the game competitively. If you abuse them they might not return, how will your child play competitive sports with out them?

For further information please use the following link to the RFU