IN
RUGBY UNION PARENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO:
 

·        Be familiar with the coaching and training programme in order that they can ensure that their 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 players, 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.

·        Share concerns, if you have them, with club officials.

·        Be familiar with the “Good Coach’s Code”. In particular:

IT IS IMPORTANT THAT PARENTS SUPPORT COACHES IN INSTILLING THESE VIRTUES.

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IN RUGBY UNION 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’ ability, do not push them towards a level that 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 REFEREE’S PERFORMANCE AND ATTITUDE.

 

·        Always support the rugby club in their efforts to eradicate loud, coarse and abusive behaviour from the game.

·        Remember young people learn much by example.

Remember - if you have concerns, report them to the Club Welfare Officer.