Code of Conduct
BRIGHTLINGSEARUGBY CLUB
CODE
OF CONDUCT FOR MEMBERS
Statement
of Principles
Brightlingsea
Rugby Club will abide by the rules of the game's governing bodies and the
organisations to which we are affiliated.
Match
Officials will be treated with respect at all times - before, during and after
the match. In particular the club will not tolerate :
- Foul
and/or dangerous play
- Foul
and abusive language
These
principles apply to all club members including players, club officials and
spectators. Note
that this applies just as much in the bar after the game as it does on the
pitch.
Match
Officials will include not only qualified Society-appointed referees but
volunteer linesmen and referees as well.
Code
of Conduct for Players
Our
players will treat their opponents, team mates and match officials with respect
at all times. In particular they will be expected to :
- Accept
the decisions of the referee without dissent
- Follow
the instructions of the team captain
Any
player sent off by a referee will be immediately suspended by the Club and dealt
with by the Club's Disciplinary Committee.
The
Club will enforce the decisions of the appropriate disciplinary body and players
will be responsible for their own fines and associated
costs.
The
team captain will support the referee in maintaining discipline on the
field.
Code
of Conduct for Non-Playing Members
A
similar code of conduct will apply. Whilst good-humoured banter is part of the
game personal abuse directed at Match Officials, players or supporters of the
opposing team will not be tolerated.
Non-Affiliated
Spectators
The
club cannot be responsible for the behaviour of non-members but the team
captain, and any club official present will support the referee in dealing with
any spectator whose conduct is
unsatisfactory.
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