Oakdale RFC

Oakdale Juniors RFC

Codes of Conduct

WRU Statement on Discipline

The Welsh Rugby Union emphasis the duty of all players, coaches,
parents and spectators to ensure that the game is conducted at every level in accordance with discipline and sporting behaviour. This
principle cannot be upheld solely by the referee, it's observance also
rests on the clubs in dealing with it's own players, spectators and coaches. In so doing The Union instructs all participants to act in accordance with it's Codes of Conduct.

For the PLAYERS	For the COACHES	For the PARENTS
Players are expected to be properlydressed.	Develop team respect for the ability of the opponents and the judgement of the referees and opposing coaches.	Do not force an unwilling child to participate in rugby.
Learn the rules of the game and abide by them.	Encourage the players to learn the laws of the game and adhere to them.	Encourage your child to play by the rules / laws.
Make a personal commitment to keep yourself fit at all times.	Set a good example and gain the respect of the players by being generous with your praise when it's due.	Teach your child the importance of effort and team work.
Never argue with the referee's decision.	Be reasonable with your demands, on player's time, energy and enthusiasm	Help your child to improve skills and to learn a positive attitude to the game.
Control your temper on the field of play. Do not over-react. Do not show any ill feeling and do not take any unfair advantage of any player.	Follow the doctor's advice in deciding when an injured player is ready to resume playing.	Set an example to your child.
Work equally hard for yourself and your team - your team will benefit and so will you.	Avoid over-playing players.	Applaud good play by your child and also members of the opposing team.
Do not listen to comments from spectators. Concentrate on your own and your teams play.	Encourage players to set better Personal Standards of Discipline.	Be friendly to parents of the opposition.
Co-operate with your team mates, coach and referee, for without them you do not have a game.	Remember that the game is for enjoyment, winning is only part of it.	Do not question publicly the referee's decision.
If you are disciplined, accept it without question.	Make a personal commitment to keep yourself informed on good coaching principles.	Support all efforts to remove verbal, including racial and physical, abuse from the game.
Above all do not use abusive and foul language, this includes using any words or phrases with racial overtones. Racial abuse will not be tolerated.	Be prepared at all times to listen and learn from other people's experiences.	Recognise and value the importance of coaches, if you have a concern, please talk to them about it.