Tanglin Rugby Club Singapore

Codes of Conduct

Mission Statement

To provide a friendly, caring and competitive environment for all children and youth in Singapore, boys and girls, who wish to play Rugby.

Coaches’ Code of Conduct

• Aim to obtain IRB Coaching qualifications, and encourage other volunteer coaches to do so.
• Encourage the game to be played for fun and as an opportunity to learn the skills and disciplines of the game.
• Ensure that Children, while in your care, are training or playing in an environment or manner, safe from harm.
• Never ridicule, belittle, or verbally abuse any player.
• Promote fair play at all times and condemn unsporting behaviour.
• Ensure that your behaviour at all times does not bring the club into disrepute and is consistent with the principles of good sporting behaviour.
• Avoid over-playing the most talented players. All players need and deserve appropriate match time.
• Develop team respect for opponents, officials and opposing coaches.
• Compliment players on their efforts.
• Refrain from criticism of, or reaction to, the referee’s judgment and decisions and ensure the players do so at all times.
• Refrain from over-zealous coaching from the touch line.

Parents’ Code of Conduct

• Encourage participation by your children.
• Provide a model of good sportsmanship for your child to copy.
• Be courteous in your communication with players, team officials, match officials and all members of the club.
• Encourage honest effort, skilled performance and team loyalty.
• Make new parents feel welcome on all occasions.
• Do not interfere with the conduct of any events.
• Ensure you child has the correct protective wear and boots during practice and games.
• Ensure you child has been included in the club registration process.

Spectators’ Code of Conduct

• Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour.
• Remember the children play for enjoyment. Make sure your behaviour does not detract from their enjoyment.
• Let match officials conduct events without interference.
• Support skilled performances and team play with generous applause.
• Demonstrate respect for opposing players and their supporters.

Team Members’ Code of Conduct

• Compete by the tournament rules and the laws of the game.
• Never argue with the referee’s decision.
• Control your temper - no criticism by word or gesture.
• Work equally hard for yourself and your team - your team’s performance will benefit and so will your own.
• Be a good sport. Encourage and support your own team members.
• Co-operate with your coach and team mates.
• Show respect for your opponents and their skills.
• Be friendly to all participants.