Mother Lode Rugby Code of Ethics/Conduct

Player’s Code of Ethics

I hereby pledge to provide a positive attitude and be responsible for my participation in High School Rugby, Jr. High and Girls Rugby by following this Code of Ethics:

I will encourage good sportsmanship from fellow players, coaches, officials and parents at every game and practice.

I will attend every practice and game that is reasonably possible and notify my coach if I cannot.

I will do my very best to listen and learn from my coaches. I will treat my coaches with respect regardless of race, sex, creed or abilities and will expect to be treated accordingly.

I will never use obscene language or gestures.

I will never be physically or verbally intimidating, abuse or assault the other players.

I deserve to have fun during my sports experience and will alert parents or coaches if it stops being FUN!

I deserve to play in an alcohol, tobacco, and drug free environment and expect adults to respect that wish.

I will encourage my parents to be involved with my team in some capability because it’s important to me.

I will do my very best in school.

I will remember that sports is an opportunity to learn and have fun.

Parent’s Code of Conduct

I hereby pledge to provide positive support, care and encouragement for my child participating in High School Rugby, Jr. High and Girls by following this Code of Ethics:

I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, and officials at every game, practice or other youth sports event.

I will place the emotional and physical well being of my child ahead of any personal desire to win.

I will insist that my child plays in a safe and healthy environment.

I will provide support for all coaches and officials working with my child to provide a positive enjoyable experience for all.

I will demand a drug, alcohol and tobacco-free sports environment for my child and agree to assist by refraining from their use at all youth sports events.

I will remember that the game is for the players and not for the adults.

I will do my very best to make youth sports fun for my child.

I will ask my child to treat other players, coaches, fans and officials with respect regardless of race, sex, creed or ability.

I will promise to help my child enjoy the youth sports experience within my personal constraints by assisting with coaching, being a respectful fan, providing transportation or whatever I am capable of doing.

I will require that my child’s coach be trained in the responsibilities of being a youth sports coach and that the coach agree to the youth sports Coaches’ Code of Ethics.