Wells Rugby Club

WELLS RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB encourages Parents to

• Be familiar with the coaching and training programme in order that they can ensure their child is fully involved and the coaches are aware of their availability.
• Be familiar with the coaching methods used by observing the coaching and training sessions in which their child participates.
• Be aware that the Club has a duty of care to ensure the safety of players and therefore, where appropriate, assist coaches with the supervision of the players, particularly where numbers are large and there is a need to transport players to away fixtures.
• 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 contained in the Rugby continuum. In particular be aware that
  • Coaches should recognise the importance of fun and enjoyment when coaching players; and
  • Coaches should keep winning and loosing in perspective, encouraging players to behave with Dignity in all circumstances.
• Support coaches in instilling these virtues.
• 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 players efforts, rather than winning or losing.
• Be realistic about the players' abilities; do not push them towards a level that they are not capable of achieving.
• Provide positive 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 Club and in their efforts to eradicate Loud, Coarse and Abusive behaviour form the Game.
• Remember young people learn much by example.
• Always show appreciation of good play by all players both from their own Club and the opposition.
• Respect decisions made by the match officials, even if they appear to make a mistake, and encourage the players to do likewise.