Wells Rugby Club

WELLS RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB encourages Spectators to

• Act as a positive role models to all players.
• Be familiar with, and abide by, the RFU Child Protection Guidance in relation to verbal and emotional abuse.
• Respect guidance from the Club with regard to spectator behaviour.
• Remember children play sport primarily for their own enjoyment, NOT for that of the spectators.
• Acknowledge good individual and team performance from all players irrespective of the team in which they play.
• Respect match officials' decisions, even if they appear to make a mistake - Remember, they are Volunteers providing an opportunity for players to play Rugby.
• Never verbally abuse players, coaches, match officials or fellow spectators: such behaviour can create a negative environment for players and their behaviour will often reflect this.
• Acknowledge effort and good performance rather than "to win at all costs"
• Verbally encourage all players in a positive manner, shouting "for" - NOT "at" the player.
• Encourage all players irrespective of their ability - never ridicule any individual player, regardless of the team in which they play.