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6. Coaches
BURTON RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB CODE OF CONDUCT COACHES
All members agree to abide by the relevant Code of Conduct and understand the consequences if they breach the Code of Conduct. Burton Rugby Football Club Codes of Conduct ensure that:
•The rights, dignity and worth of young people are respected and treated
•The physical and emotional well being of all players must be placed above all other considerations
•The relationship developed between adults and young people with whom they work must be based on mutual trust and respect
•All activities undertaken are appropriate to the age, maturity, experience and ability of players
•Everyone, including coaches, officials, doctors, physiotherapists etc. should ensure the well being, safety and enjoyment of all players
•The positive aspects of the sport e.g. fair play must be promoted
•Behaviour contrary to the spirit of the Laws of the Game or relevant regulations, or the use of prohibited techniques or substances will never be condoned
The Code of Conduct for COACHES ensures that:
•Coaches 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
•Keep winning and losing in perspective and encourage young players to behave with dignity in all circumstances
•Respect all referees and decisions they make (remember it could be you refereeing next week), 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 people, both during coaching sessions and games
•The coaches provide experiences, which are matched to the young players’ age and ability, as well as their physical and mental development
•All young players are coached in a safe environment and that there is adequate first aid readily to hand
•The coaches avoid the overplaying of the best players by using a squad system which gives everybody a satisfactory amount of playing time
•There is appropriate supervision of young players both on and off the field
•Coaches recognise that young players should never be exposed to extremes of heat, cold or unacceptable risk of injury
•Coaches should develop an awareness of nutrition as part of an overall education in lifestyle management
•Coaches recognise that it is illegal for young players under 18 to drink alcohol
•Coaches ensure that their knowledge and coaching stragegie are up to date and in line with RFU philosophy and expectations
•The are aware of, and abide by, the RFU recommended procedures for taking young people on residential tours at home and abroad
•Coaches are aware of, and abide by the policies and procedures outlined in the Policies and Procedures for the Welfare of Young People in Rugby Union, and keep themselves up to date
•Never allow a player to train or play when injured
All members agree to abide by the relevant Code of Conduct and understand the consequences if they breach the Code of Conduct. Burton Rugby Football Club Codes of Conduct ensure that:
•The rights, dignity and worth of young people are respected and treated
•The physical and emotional well being of all players must be placed above all other considerations
•The relationship developed between adults and young people with whom they work must be based on mutual trust and respect
•All activities undertaken are appropriate to the age, maturity, experience and ability of players
•Everyone, including coaches, officials, doctors, physiotherapists etc. should ensure the well being, safety and enjoyment of all players
•The positive aspects of the sport e.g. fair play must be promoted
•Behaviour contrary to the spirit of the Laws of the Game or relevant regulations, or the use of prohibited techniques or substances will never be condoned
The Code of Conduct for COACHES ensures that:
•Coaches 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
•Keep winning and losing in perspective and encourage young players to behave with dignity in all circumstances
•Respect all referees and decisions they make (remember it could be you refereeing next week), 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 people, both during coaching sessions and games
•The coaches provide experiences, which are matched to the young players’ age and ability, as well as their physical and mental development
•All young players are coached in a safe environment and that there is adequate first aid readily to hand
•The coaches avoid the overplaying of the best players by using a squad system which gives everybody a satisfactory amount of playing time
•There is appropriate supervision of young players both on and off the field
•Coaches recognise that young players should never be exposed to extremes of heat, cold or unacceptable risk of injury
•Coaches should develop an awareness of nutrition as part of an overall education in lifestyle management
•Coaches recognise that it is illegal for young players under 18 to drink alcohol
•Coaches ensure that their knowledge and coaching stragegie are up to date and in line with RFU philosophy and expectations
•The are aware of, and abide by, the RFU recommended procedures for taking young people on residential tours at home and abroad
•Coaches are aware of, and abide by the policies and procedures outlined in the Policies and Procedures for the Welfare of Young People in Rugby Union, and keep themselves up to date
•Never allow a player to train or play when injured
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