RANDALSTOWN
YOUTH RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB
Rugby is a sport, which requires the highest
standards of discipline regardless of the level at which it is played. It has been said that a successful club is a
well disciplined club; we wish Randalstown Rugby Football Club to be both. Please read the following simple rules
carefully.
1. LANGUAGE: Swearing or abusive language
has no place in the sport, either during matches or at training sessions
2. RESPECT: All players and members must show respect for officials,
competitors, and the property of the club and of others. It is vital that there is also a respect for
the rules of the game.
3. VIOLENCE: Rugby is a contact sport
played within very strict rules.
Players must be aware that hitting, kicking and other forms of violent
behavior have no place in this club, be it in competitive matches or at
training sessions.
The rules of rugby have penalties for offences
outlined above. In more serious cases
the Club Committee may see it fit to impose its own punishment on offenders
e.g. banning an offending player for a number of matches.
The coaches of the Club will also be bound by these
rules and will conduct themselves in a proper manner at all times, and show
respect for those under their charge.
1
Be a ‘good sport’.
Applaud all good play whether by your team or the opponent
2
Respect your opponent. Treat all players, as you would like to be treated. Do not
‘bully’ or take advantage of any player.
3
Co-operate with the coach, team mates and opponents
4
Remember that the goals of the game are to have
fun, improve your skills, and feel good
5
At the final whistle applaud and thank your
opponents and the referee for the match
6
Always remember that you owe a duty of care to your
opponents, Tackle hard but fairly, do not intend to hurt your opponent.
7
Win with humility – lose with dignity
1
Remember, young people are involved in rugby for
their enjoyment, not yours.
2
Encourage your child to always play by the laws
of the game
3
Teach young children that honest endeavor is as
important as winning, so that the result of
each game is accepted without disappointment
4
Help young people to work towards skill improvement
and good sportsmanship
5
Set a good example by applauding good play on both
sides
6
Never ridicule, humiliate or shout at young players
for making a mistake or losing a match. Encourage them through recognising the
positive aspects of their play
7
Do not place emphasis on winning at all costs
8
Do not force an unwilling child to participate in
the playing of rugby. If the child is to play he/she will do so in good time
through your encouragement. There are
other aspects of rugby other than playing which are equally fulfilling
9
Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical
abuse from rugby
10
As a spectator, do not use profane language or
harass referees, coaches or players
11
Do not publicly question the referees’ judgement
and never their honesty
12
Recognise the value and importance of volunteer
referees and coaches. They give their
time and resources to provide recreational activities for young people
13
Encourage in your child an appreciation of mutual
respect for team-mates and opponents
1
Remember that although young people play organised
rugby they are not miniature internationals
2
Be on you best behavior and lead by example. Do not
use profane language or harass referees, players or coaches
3
Applaud good play by the visiting team as well as
your own
4
Show respect for your team’s opponents. Without them
there would not be a match
5
Condemn the use of
violence in all forms at ever opportunity
6
Verbal abuse of players or referees cannot be
accepted in any shape or form.
7
Players or referees are not fair targets for
ignorant behavior
8
Encourage young players to play by the laws of the
game.