Club Coaches Code of Conduct

The Youth Section & Mini /Midi sections of Cinderford Rugby Football Club Ltd, has adopted the following Coaches' Code of Conduct as recommended by the Rugby Football Union. This code reflects the Club's intention to develop all players to the limit of their ability and ambition without losing sight of the fact that the game is for fun and enjoyment. By adopting this Code Coaches will support the Club in developing well-rounded players capable of winning friends and respect throughout the game.
By adopting this code Coaches agree to:
· Be reasonable in the demands on young player's time, energy and enthusiasm. Remember they all have other interests.
· Teach players that the laws of the game should not be broken.
· Avoid over-playing talented players. All players deserve equal playing time throughout the season
· Remember that the children play for fun and enjoyment, and that winning is only part of it- you will influence their behaviour for good or bad. Never ridicule or yell at the children for making mistakes or losing a game
· Ensure equipment and facilities are safe and appropriate to the age and ability of players
· Develop team respect for the opposition as well as for the judgement of officials and opposing coaches
· Ensure medical advice is followed in the case of injury – regardless of how the player feels
· Gain respect with praise through coaching – frequent matches and long training sessions do not guarantee success
· Make a commitment to keep up to date with sound coaching principles and attend education sessions where possible

Name of Coach
Team attached to
Signed Club Coach Date:
Countersigned (Club Official) Date:
As recommended by the RFU
Cinderford RFC
Dockham Road
Cinderford
Gloucestershire
GL142AQ

Junior Club Rules

Cinderford Rugby Football Club is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the well being 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, members 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 Rob Worgan ( club chairman , Dave Bradley or Peter Miles)
As a member of Cinderford Rugby Football Club you are expected to abide by the following junior club rules:
· All members should behave in an appropriate manner as set out in the Players Code of Conduct and be familiar with RFU Drugs Policy, the Clubs Child Protection Policy and the Laws of the game of Rugby
· Open communications between players and club officials need to be maintained
· Members must wear suitable kit where necessary with IRB mark and to include all mandatory items, medical exceptions excluded

Player's Name
Signed Player Date:
Signed (Guardian/Parent if Under 16) Date:
Countersigned (Club Official) Date:
As recommended by the RFU
recommended by the RFU
Cinderford RFC
Dockham Road
Cinderford
Gloucestershire
GL142AQ

Parents Code of Conduct

The Youth Section of Cinderford Rugby Football Club Ltd has adopted the following Parents Code of conduct as recommended by the Rugby Football Union. This code reflects the Clubs intention to develop all players to the limit of their ability and ambition without losing sight of the fact that the game is for fun and enjoyment. By adopting this Code Parents will support the Club in developing well rounded players capable of winning friends and respect throughout the game.
By adopting this code Parents agree to:
· Foster enthusiastic participation, educate your child to play by the laws of the game
· Instill in children an understanding and enjoyment of the value of coaching
· Acknowledge the value and importance of volunteer coaches and referees. They give freely of their own time and resources to provide rugby for children.
· Recognise the value and importance of volunteer coaches sand referees. They give freely their time and resources to provide rugby for children
· Recognise that children play rugby for their own fun, they are not there to entertain you and they are not minute internationals
· Encourage a child who has made a mistake during a game, never ridicule.
· Applaud good play by your team and by the members of the opposing team, children learn best by example.
· Teach children that honest effort is as important as victory so that defeat is accepted without undue disappointment
· Condemn bad language
· Try not to shout continually at children, shout occasionally, and for them, remember ITS ONLY A GAME...

Name of Parent child's Name
Signed Parent/Guardian Date:
Countersigned (Club Official) Date:
As recommended by the RFU
Cinderford RFC
Dockham Road
Cinderford
Gloucestershire
GL142AQ

Cinderford RFC Child Protection Policy

At Cinderford Rugby Union Football Club we believe that taking part in our sport should be a positive and enjoyable part of children's lives.
The club wants to ensure that children are protected and kept safe from physical, sexual and emotional harm, while they are with the club's coaches and volunteers.
Every child or young person, defined as any person under the age of 18, who plays or participates in rugby union at the club should be able to take part in an enjoyable and safe environment and be protected from abuse. This is the responsibility of every adult at the club. All young people whatever their age, culture, disability, gender, language, racial origin, religious belief and/or sexual identity have the right to protection from abuse.
The club recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of all children and young people by protecting them from physical, sexual or emotional harm and from neglect or bullying. The club is determined to meet its obligation to ensure that all mini and youth levels offer children and young people the highest possible standards of care.
Should anybody suspect abuse either internally within The Club or externally, your concerns should be immediately reported to the club's Child Protection Officer, who will promptly follow the procedures and guidelines laid down in the /RFU/RFUW Policy and Procedures for the Welfare of Young People in Rugby Union.

Child Protection Policy Document

All coaches designated as leading an age group will normally have completed an appropriate RUFC coaching course.
Parents are warmly welcomed to assist with coaching sessions under the direct supervision of qualified coaches.
The club welcomes parents of both genders to assist with coaching.
All coaches and other volunteers will be asked for their personal details and given a copy of The Coaches Code of Conduct. The club will make those checks that they feel fit into the background of all coaches and volunteers, including a Criminal Records Bureau check. All members of the section will be expected to abide by the relevant code of conduct.
All Players, Parents/Guardians, and coaches will be given a copy of this policy.
Parents/Guardians are asked to discuss the code of conduct for players with their children.
The Main Committee Cinderford RUFC will appoint A Child Protection Representative.
Any problems should be initially addressed to the Coach leading a particular age group. Alternatively, issues can also be raised with the Youth Section Chairman.
The Club's own Child Protection Representative is also available should any dissatisfaction remain.