Trowbridge RFC Policies

TROWBRIDGE RFC JUNIOR SECTION COACHES CODE

• Recognise the importance of fun and enjoyment when coaching young players. Most learning is achieved through doing.
• Appreciate the needs of the players before the needs of the sport.
• Be a positive role model - think what this implies.
• Keep winning and losing in perspective - encourage young players to behave with dignity in all circumstances.
• Respect all referees and the decisions they make and ensure that the players recognise that they must do the same.
• Provide positive verbal feedback in a constructive and encouraging manner, to all young players, both during coaching sessions and games.

COACHES OF YOUNG PLAYERS MUST:

• Provide experience, which is matched to the young player’s age and abilities, as well as their physical and mental development.

• Ensure all young players are coached in a safe environment, with adequate first aid readily to hand
• Avoid the overplaying of the best player, 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.
• 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.
• Coached working with young players aged 13+ must be aware of the under 15 and under 10 law variation, including those that apply to cross border matches.

TROWBRIDGE RFC JUNIOR SECTION PARENTS CODE

• Be familiar with the coaching and training programme in order that you can ensure that your child is fully involved and the coaches are aware of their availability.
• Be familiar with the teaching and coaching methods used by observing the sessions in which your child participates.
• Be aware that the club has a duty of care and therefore, where appropriate, assist coaches with the supervision of the young player, particularly where numbers are large and there is a need to transport youngsters to away games.
• Be involved with club activities and share your expertise where appropriate.
• Share concerns, if you have them, with club officials.
• Be familiar with the Good Coaches Code. In particular:
  

  Coaches should recognise the importance of fun and enjoyment when
  Coaching young players.
  
  Coaches should keep winning and losing in perspective, encouraging
  Young players to behave with dignity in all circumstances.

• It is important that parents support coaches in instilling these virtues.

PARENTS SHOULD

• Remember that young people play rugby for their own enjoyment not that of their parents.
• Encourage young people to play - do not force them.
• Focus on the young players efforts, rather than winning or losing.
• Be realistic about the young players abilities; do not push them towards a level they are not capable of achieving.
• Provide positive verbal feedback both in training and during the game.
• Remember that persistent, negative messages will adversely affect the players and referees performance and attitude.
• Always support the rugby club in their effort to eradicate loud, coarse and abusive behaviour from the game.
• Remember young people learn much by example.
• Always show appreciation of good play by all young players both from your own club and the opposition.
• Respect decisions made by the match officials and encourage the young player to do likewise.

TROWBRIDGE RFC JUNIOR SECTION PLAYERS CODE

• 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.

• Play because you want to do so, not to please coaches or parents.
• Remember that skill developments, fun and enjoyment are the most important parts of the game.
• Be attentive al 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 and 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.