When completing their membership forms, parents/guardians and players agree to abide by the code of conduct listed below, and to accept any and all measures
for gross misconduct deemed appropriate by the committee of Deal and Betteshanger RFC.
Players
1) The club expects fair play at all times. Shake hands with match officials and opponents after the game (whatever the result).
2) Do not become involved in disputes with officials, opponents or spectators. Do not use foul, abusive or racist language towards officials, opponents or spectators. Do not applaud the sending-off or the errors of opponents.
3) Let the referee handle incidents in the game. Do not retaliate against opponents.
4) Treat the changing rooms and facilities of all Clubs you visit with respect.
5) Teamwork, effort and enjoyment are as important as winning. Learn to win and lose with dignity.
2) Do not become involved in disputes with officials, opponents or spectators. Do not use foul, abusive or racist language towards officials, opponents or spectators. Do not applaud the sending-off or the errors of opponents.
3) Let the referee handle incidents in the game. Do not retaliate against opponents.
4) Treat the changing rooms and facilities of all Clubs you visit with respect.
5) Teamwork, effort and enjoyment are as important as winning. Learn to win and lose with dignity.
6) Remember you are representing your Club. Be sensible and enjoy yourself.
Spectators/Parents/Guardians
1) Acknowledge the value and importance of volunteer referees. They give time freely. Do not abuse match officials, however much you disagree with their decision, emphasise respect for the referee by not questioning his decision.
2) Remember your actions influence the mood of the players and the game. Do not applaud foul play, and do not incite your players to foul. Do not use foul, abusive or racist language to players or other spectators. Do not ridicule opponents for their mistakes.
3) Recognise that children play for fun. They are not miniature professionals or internationals. Encourage all players and applaud their efforts.
4) Teach the children that taking part and trying their best is more important than the result of the match.
5) Stand away from the touchline. You must not enter the field of play during a game unless asked to do so by the referee.
6) Remember, when you are supporting your team, you are representing the Club.
7) You are subject to the laws of the game. You can be cautioned, reported, sent away from the ground, and suspended from attending any matches.
In the event that any player/spectator/parent/guardian contravenes any of the items listed above, disciplinary actions could be carried out.
2) Remember your actions influence the mood of the players and the game. Do not applaud foul play, and do not incite your players to foul. Do not use foul, abusive or racist language to players or other spectators. Do not ridicule opponents for their mistakes.
3) Recognise that children play for fun. They are not miniature professionals or internationals. Encourage all players and applaud their efforts.
4) Teach the children that taking part and trying their best is more important than the result of the match.
5) Stand away from the touchline. You must not enter the field of play during a game unless asked to do so by the referee.
6) Remember, when you are supporting your team, you are representing the Club.
7) You are subject to the laws of the game. You can be cautioned, reported, sent away from the ground, and suspended from attending any matches.
In the event that any player/spectator/parent/guardian contravenes any of the items listed above, disciplinary actions could be carried out.
"Promoting the development of rugby, sportsmanship and discipline"
