Club Officials Code of Conduct - Hinckley Rugby Club

  • The essence of good ethical conduct and practice is summarised below. All volunteers must:
     
  • Consider the wellbeing and safety of players (children) before the development of performance.
     
  • Develop an appropriate working relationship with players (children), based on mutual trust and respect.
     
  • Make sure all activities are appropriate to the age, ability and experience of the players (children) taking part.
     
  • Promote the positive aspects of the sport (e.g. fair play).
     
  • Display consistently high standards of behaviour and appearance.
     
  • Follow all guidelines laid down by the National Governing Body and the club.
     
  • Hold the appropriate, valid qualifications and insurance cover.
     
  • Never exert undue influence over players to obtain personal benefit or reward.
     
  • Never condone rule violations, rough play or the use of prohibitive substances.
     
  • Encourage players (children) to value their performances and not just results.
     
  • Promote and encourage playing/training as “fun for all”.
     
  • All adults involved with players, under the age of 18 years, must have a Criminal Record Bureau (CRB) form completed.
     
  • All adults are reminded never to put themselves in a position which may compromise the Child Protection Policy, e.g. being alone with players in changing rooms/toilets; and must report any incident or suspicion of child abuse (verbal, physical, sexual or neglect) to the Child Welfare Officer or Head Coach.

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