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Child Protection
Below are several documents relating to
the policies adopted by the club from RFU guidance to ensure that
child protection and enjoyment of the game in a safe and supportive
environment is at the heart of everything the club does.
Please take time to read these
documents and in particular, all players and parents should read the
section relating to
codes of practice for parents, spectators and players.
Bullying
Anti bullying poster
Anti bullying booklet
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General Information
Parent Poster
Parent Guide Booklet
Photographic Event Registration Form
Photographic Policy
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First Aid
Concussion information sheet - how to
spot concussion in players
Head Injury
Information Sheet
Incident Report Form
(T3)
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Policy
Policy and Procedures for the welfare of young people in rugby union
The
welfare of young people in rugby union - policy guidelines
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Code of practice for parents and
spectators
The good parent's code
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Be familiar with the coaching and
training programme in order that they can ensure their child is
fully involved and the coaches are aware of their availability.
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Be familiar with the teaching and
coaching methods used by observing the coaching and training
sessions in which their child participates.
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Be aware that the Club has a duty
of care to ensure the safety of players and therefore, where
appropriate, assist coaches with the supervision of the players,
particularly where numbers are large and there is a need to
transport players to away games.
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Be involved with Club activities
and share their expertise.
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Share concerns, if they have them,
with Club officials.
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Be familiar with the Good Coaches’
Code contained in the Rugby Continuum. In particular be aware
that: coaches should recognise the importance of fun and
enjoyment when coaching players; and coaches should keep winning
and losing in perspective, encouraging players to behave with
dignity in all circumstances.
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Support coaches in instilling these
virtues.
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Remember that young people play
rugby for their own enjoyment not that of their parents.
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Encourage young people to play - do
not force them.
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Focus on the players’ efforts,
rather than winning or losing.
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Be realistic about the players’
abilities; do not push them towards a level that they are not
capable of achieving.
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Provide positive verbal feedback
both in training and during the game.
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Remember that persistent, negative
messages will adversely affect the players’ and referee’s
performance and attitude.
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Always support the Club in their
efforts to eradicate loud, coarse and abusive behaviour from the
game.
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Remember young people learn much by
example.
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Always show appreciation of good
play by all players both from their own Club and the opposition.
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Respect decisions made by the match
officials, even if they appear to make a mistake, and encourage
the players to do likewise.
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The good spectator's code
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Act as positive role models to all
players.
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Be familiar with, and abide by, the
RFU Child Protection Guidance in relation to verbal and
emotional abuse.
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Respect guidance from the Club or
School with regard to spectator behaviour.
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Remember children play sport
primarily for their own enjoyment, not for that of the
spectators.
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Acknowledge good individual and
team performance from all players irrespective of the team in
which they play.
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Respect match officials’ decisions,
even if they appear to make a mistake – remember, they are
volunteers providing an opportunity for players to play rugby.
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Never verbally abuse players,
coaches, match officials or fellow spectators: such behaviour
can create a negative environment for players and their
behaviour will often reflect this.
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Acknowledge effort and good
performance rather than ‘to win at all costs’.
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Verbally encourage all players in a
positive manner, shouting ‘for’, not ‘at’, the players.
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Encourage all players irrespective
of their ability.
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Code of
practice for players
This club is fully committed to
safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all its members.
The club believes that it is important that members, coaches,
administrators and parents associated with the club should, at all
times, show respect and understanding for the safety and welfare of
others. Therefore, players are encouraged to be open at all times
and to share any concerns or complaints that they may have about any
aspect of the club with the Child Welfare Protection Officer.
As a member of the club you are
expected to abide by the following code of practice:
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Participate for the fun of it, not
just to please your parents or coach
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Play to the laws of the game
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Accept the referees and officials
decisions
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Control Your Temper- You and your
team will benefit
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Recognise all good play, whether by
your team or your opponent’s team – be a good sport
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Treat all players as you yourself
would like to be treated. Don’t interfere with, bully, or take
unfair advantage of any player.
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All members must respect the
rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of age,
gender, ability, race, cultural background or religious beliefs
or sexual identity.
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Remember, as well as the enjoyment
the aims of the game are to improve your skills and feel good.
Do not be a show off.
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Co-operate with your coach,
referee, team mates and opponents, for without them you do not
have a game.
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Work equally hard for yourself and
your team – your team’s performance will benefit and so will
your own.
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Members should keep to agreed
timings for training and competitions or inform their coach or
team manager if they are going to be late.
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Members must wear suitable clothing
and equipment for training and match sessions, as agreed with
the coach/team manager and relevant laws of the game or
competition.
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