Clutha Rugby Junior Football Club

Code of conduct

Player Code of Conduct

•   Play for enjoyment.
•   Play hard but fair.
•   Play by the laws of the game.
•   Be committed to your team.  Attend all practices and matches.
•   Never argue with the referee.  Control your temper at all times.
•   Work equally hard for yourself and your team.
•   Be a good sport.  Applaud all good play whether by your team or your opponent.
•   The goals of the game are to have fun, improve your skills and feel good.

​Coach Code of Conduct

•   Positively reinforce the actions of players.
•   Lead by example.
•   Be honest with yourself and players.
•   Create an enjoyable environment in which to play the game.
•   Develop team respect for referees.
•   Give all players the opportunity to participate in the game
•   Insist on fair play and discipline.
•   Be reasonable on the demand on players' time, energy, enthusiasm.
•   Encourage sportsmanship.
•   Encourage your team to shake hands with opposition of every game.
•   Seek to shake hands with the referee and opposition coach at the conclusion of every game.

Spectator/Parent Code of Conduct

•   Applaud the performance of both teams.
•   Be positive with the referee.
•   Acknowledge the efforts of the referee.
•   Let players play their game, not your game.
•   Praise efforts, not results.
•   Set an example for the players.

Any discrepancies against the Code of Conduct, will be dealt with by the Clutha Junior Rugby Committee, as they see fit.