Parents are encouraged to:

Be familiar with the coaching and training programme so 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 their child participates.

Be involved with club activities and share their expertise.

Share concerns, if they have them, with club officials.

Be familiar with the Good Coaches Code. In particular, coaches should:

recognise the importance of fun and enjoyment when coaching young players.

keep winning and losing in perspective, encouraging young players to behave with dignity in all circumstances.

It is important that parents support coaches in instilling these virtues.  

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 on winning or losing.

Be realistic about the young players’ abilities – do not push them to 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

Always show appreciation of good play by all young players both from your own club and the opposition.

Respect decisions made by the match officials and encourage the young players to do likewise.

All players on entering the clubhouse after playing, must have a change of clothes

NO PLAYING/TRAINING KIT SHALL BE WORN UPSTAIRS IN THE CLUBHOUSE after a session