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HORNETS RUGBY CLUB RULES
GOOD COACHES GUIDE
GOOD PLAYERS GUIDE
PLAYERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO: Recognise and appreciate the efforts made by coaches, parents, match officials and administrators in providing the opportunity for you to play the game and enjoy the rugby environment. Understand the values of loyalty and commitment to adults and team mates.Recognise that every young player has a right to expect their involvement in rugby to be safe and free from all types of abuse.Understand that if an individual or group of young players feel they are not being treated in a manner that is acceptable, then you have a right to tell an adult either at the rugby club or outside of the game. PLAYERS SHOULD: Play because you want to do so, not to please coaches or parents. Remember that skill development, fun and enjoyment are the most important parts of the game. Be attentive at all training and coaching sessions. Work equally hard for yourself and your team - both will then benefit. Recognise good play by all players on your team and by your opponents. Be a sportsman - win or lose. Play to the Laws of the Game and accept, without question, all referees’ decisions. Control your emotions. Verbal or physical abuse of team mates, opponents, or match officials is not acceptable. Treat all players, as you would like to be treated. Do not interfere with, bully or take advantage of any player.
Provide positive verbal feedback in a constructive and encouraging manner, to all young players, both during coaching sessions and games. IN RUGBY UNION, COACHES OF YOUNG PLAYERS MUST Provide experiences, which are matched to the young players’ ages and abilities, as well as their physical and mental development. Ensure all youngsters are coached in a safe environment, with adequate first aid readily to hand. Avoid the overplaying of the best players, by using a squad system, which gives everybody a satisfactory amount of playing time. Never allow a player to train or play when injured. Ensure good supervision of young players, both on and off the field. Recognise that young players should never be exposed to extremes of heat, cold, or unacceptable risk of injury. Develop an awareness of nutrition as part of an overall education in lifestyle management. Recognise that it is illegal for young players under 18 to drink alcohol. Ensure that their knowledge and coaching strategies are up to date and in line with RFU philosophy. Be aware of, and abide by, the RFU recommended procedures for taking young people on residential tours at home and abroad. Be aware of, and abide by, the policies and procedures outlined in the RFU Child Protection Guidance Booklet. REMEMBER: COACHES WORKING WITH YOUNG PLAYERS UP TO THE AGE OF 12 MUST FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES LAID DOWN BY RFU RUGBY CONTINUUM. COACHES WORKING WITH YOUNG PLAYERS AGED 13+ MUST BE AWARE OF THE UNDER-15 AND UNDER-19 LAW VARIATIONS, INCLUDING THOSE THAT APPLY TO CROSS BORDER MATCHES.
GOOD MATCH OFFICIALS GUIDE
Be a positive role model. You set an example, and as such, comments you receive should be positive and supportive. Look to self-improvement e.g. participation in Mini/Midi or National 15-a-side courses. MATCH OFFICIALS MUST: Recognise that the safety of young players is paramount. Explain decisions - all young players are still learning. Always penalise foul play. Play advantage whenever possible in order to let the game flow. Show empathy for the age and ability of young players. Be consistent and objective. Ensure that verbal abuse from players, coaches or spectators is not tolerated and is dealt with by club officials immediately. Be aware of, and abide by, the RFU Child Protection Guidance policies and procedures.
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