THE GOOD SPECTATOR’S CODE
SPECTATORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO:
· Act as positive role models to all young players.
· Be familiar with, and abide by, the RFU Child Protection Guidance in relation to verbal and emotional abuse.
· Respect the Rugby Club with regard to spectator behaviour
SPECTATORS SHOULD:
· Remember children play sport for their enjoyment not yours.
· Acknowledge good individual and team performance from all youngsters irrespective of the team for whom they play.
· Respect match officials’ decisions. Remember – they are volunteers providing an opportunity for youngsters to play rugby.
· Never verbally abuse young players, match officials, fellow spectators or coaches. Such behaviour can create a negative environment for young players and their behaviour can reflect this.
· Acknowledge effort and good performance rather than the ‘win at all costs’ ethic
· Verbally encourage all youngsters in a positive way. If you do want to shout make sure it is ‘for’, not ‘at’ the players.
· Encourage all youngsters irrespective of their ability – never ridicule any individual player, regardless of the team for who they play
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