Rotherham Phoenix RUFC

Rotherham Phoenix and the RFUs Core Values (TREDS).

Teamwork

Teamwork is essential to our sport. We welcome all new team members and include all because

working as a team enriches our lives. We play selflessly: working for the team, not for ourselves alone, both on and off the field. We take pride in our team, rely on one another and understand that each player has a part to play. We speak out if our team or sport is threatened by inappropriate words or actions.

Respect

Mutual respect forms the basis of our sport. We hold in high esteem our sport, its values and traditions and earn the respect of others in the way we behave. We respect our match officials and

accept their decisions. We respect opposition players and supporters. We value our coaches and

those who run our clubs and treat clubhouses with consideration.

Enjoyment

Enjoyment is the reason we play and support rugby union. We encourage players to enjoy training

and playing. We use our sport to adopt a healthy lifestyle and build life skills. We safeguard our young players and help them have fun. We enjoy being part of a team and part of the rugby family.

Discipline

Strong discipline underpins our sport. We ensure that our sport is one of controlled physical

endeavour and that we are honest and fair. We obey the laws of the game which ensure an inclusive

and exciting global sport. We support our disciplinary system, which protects our sport and upholds

its values. We observe the sport's laws and regulations and report serious breaches.

Sportsmanship

Sportsmanship is the foundation upon which rugby union is built. We uphold the rugby tradition of

camaraderie with teammates and opposition. We observe fair play both on and off the pitch and are

generous in victory and dignified in defeat. We play to win but not at all costs and recognise both

endeavour and achievement. We ensure that the wellbeing and development of individual players is

central to all rugby activity.

CODE OF CONDUCT

1. All spectators must stay behind the barriers so as not to be in close proximity to the touch lines. This applies to all games no matter what level or on which day they are played.

2. No-one, apart from players and match officials are allowed onto the field of play unlessspecifically authorised by the referee.

3. Replacements, coaches, medics and water carriers must comply with game regulations as to the areas to which they are restricted during the match, namely either marked technical areas or those areas designated by the Match Official as being technical areas; if there are no areas marked then everyone must stay outside the playing area.

4. In league and cup games, clubs will be expected to provide a 4th official to take responsibility for ensuring everyone stays in the technical areas.

5. Players, coaches, club officials and spectators must support and respect the REFEREE

and comply with his or her instructions.

6. Match Officials should not be approached for discussion immediately following thefinal whistle, which includes entering their changing room. All sensible post-match conversations should take place in the club house after a reasonable time has elapsed.

7. The club should provide a referee liaison officer, separate from the team coaches, to greet the referee and support him or her if abuse or bad behaviour arises.

8. Club officials, players, members and spectators must understand that bad behaviour and abuse at all matches including ‘Age Grade’ can have a serious negative effect on the fortunes of the whole club.

9. Any player or coach shown a red card should return to the clubhouse without delay.

Team Managers and Coaches are official representatives of the Club who set a clear example to players and spectators by their own conduct and adherence to this co