• Coach's Code of Conduct
• Player's Code of Ethics
• Parent's Code of Ethics

Coach's Code of Conduct

In order to ensure that the principals of sportsmanship, fair play, skill development, and mutual respect among players, coaches, officials, and spectators are the primary considerations governing competition in the Potomac Rugby Union, the following Code of Conduct has been established and adopted.

1. I acknowledge that my primary responsibility is to foster the stated purpose of the PRU which is to promote a healthy, pleasant and safe environment for youth to participate in Rugby. To satisfactorily meet this responsibility I will:

A. Fully abide by the policies, rules and guidelines set forth by the PRU.
B. Respect the game officials and refrain from communicating with them in an abusive manner.
C. Encourage PRU team fans to conduct themselves with sportmanship and maturity at all times while in attendance at PRU functions, i.e. games, practices, etc.
D. Assist the game officials in maintaining control of spectators during games.
E. Be a positive role model for players by never:

1. Using or tolerating obscene language and gestures.
2. Physically or verbally intimidating. Abusing or assaulting a player.
3. Making discriminatory remarks based on race, religion, gender or national origin.
4. Consuming or allowing the consumption of alcohol or be an inebriated state during practices, games, or in the presence of my players.
5. Encouraging, tolerating, or indulging in substance abuse.
6. Smoking or using tobacco products in front of a player during practice, games, or other official team functions.

2. I will not knowingly allow a player to play in any game if that player does not meet the guidelines for his/her certification.
3. I fully understand that the game of Rugby should be a fun, rewarding and positive learning experience for all participants, and playing time is key to providing that experience for my players.
4. I accept and support the principles established by the Code of Conduct and will abide by the Code of Conduct as long as I participate in PRU activities.
5. All Assistant Coaches under my directions have read, understand and will abide by the Code of Conduct of the PRU.
6. I acknowledge the conditions of this Code of Conduct and understand that any violations will be subject to disciplinary actions by the officials of the PRU.

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Player's Code of Ethics

I hereby pledge to provide a positive attitude and be responsible for my participation in High School Rugby by following this Code of Ethics:

I will encourage good sportsmanship from fellow players, coaches, officials and parents at every game and practice.

I will attend every practice and game that is reasonably possible and notify my coach if I cannot.

I will do my very best to listen and learn from my coaches. I will treat my coaches with respect regardless of race, sex, creed or abilities and will expect to be treated accordingly.

I will never use obscene language or gestures.

I will never be physically or verbally intimidating, abuse or assault the other players.

I deserve to have fun during my sports experience and will alert parents or coaches if it stops being FUN!

I deserve to play in an alcohol, tobacco, and drug free environment and expect adults to respect that wish.

I will encourage my parents to be involved with my team in some capability because it's important to me.

I will do my very best in school.

I will remember that sports is an opportunity to learn and have fun.

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Parent's Code of Conduct

I hereby pledge to provide positive support, care and encouragement for my child participating in High School Rugby by following this Code of Ethics:

I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, and officials at every game, practice or other youth sports event.

I will place the emotional and physical well being of my child ahead of any personal desire to win.

I will insist that my child plays in a safe and healthy environment.

I will provide support for all coaches and officials working with my child to provide a positive enjoyable experience for all.

I will demand a drug, alcohol and tobacco-free sports environment for my child and agree to assist by refraining from their use at all youth sports events.

I will remember that the game is for the players and not for the adults.

I will do my very best to make youth sports fun for my child.

I will ask my child to treat other players, coaches, fans and officials with respect regardless of race, sex, creed or ability.

I will promise to help my child enjoy the youth sports experience within my personal constraints by assisting with coaching, being a respectful fan, providing transportation or whatever I am capable of doing.

I will require that my child's coach be trained in the responsibilities of being a youth sports coach and that the coach agree to the youth sports Coaches' Code of Ethics.