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Codes of conduct
 

Coaches code of conduct

  1. Rugby is a game to be played for enjoyment.
  2. The laws of Rugby should be regarded as mutual agreements, used to promote fair play. The spirit or letter of which, no one should try to evade or break.
  3. Visiting teams and spectators are honored guests, treat them that way.
  4. No advantages except those of superior skill should be sought.
  5. Officials & opponents should be treated & regarded as honest in intention.
  6. Official decisions shall be accepted without looking angry.
  7. Winning is desirable, but winning at any cost defeats the purpose of the game.
  8. Losing can be a triumph when the team has given its best.
  9. In Rugby, as in life, treat others as you would have them treat you.

Players code of conduct

  1. Play the game for the game’s sake.
  2. Be generous when you win.
  3. Be gracious when you lose.
  4. Be fair always, no matter what the cost.
  5. Obey the laws of the game.
  6. Work for the good of your team.
  7. Accept the decisions of the officials with good grace.
  8. Believe in the honesty of your opponents.
  9. Conduct yourself with honor and dignity.
  10. Honestly and wholeheartedly applaud the efforts of your teammates and your opponents.

From the Florida Youth Rugby Union 2011 Handbook.
Our vision as a Rugby Club
Nuestra visión como club de rugby - En Español
 

To develop people through the enjoyment of the game in order to create a club that has solid values.

We want to make sure that our players understand that the immediate objective of the team is not to win, but to play well. By doing this, not only are we achieving our main goal, to enjoy the sport, but we also teach our athletes to aspire to be superior to their adversaries which will result in victory.

Our Mission as a Rugby Club

As a rugby club, we want to instill the spirit of the sport to the youth divisions and aspire to transfer those values into our athletes’ daily lives, to become better citizens. We teach our athletes, beginning with the first practice, that rugby is more than a sport, it is fundamentally a school of life, and a way of life.

The Club’s Philosophy

As a sport, rugby has qualities that separate it from the rest; there are particular expectations, rules, and regulations that we cannot deviate from. Rugby is a way of life, it forms and improves the individual, and this is believed regardless of where it is played. Rugby is a dynamic game, therefore as learners of the sport in the Miami Rugby Youth Divisions we must be aware that it is ever evolving and that we are expected to learn and develop our skills as we play.

Also, we must be aware that there is no excuse to withhold the basic principles which make rugby what it is. If we had to define the philosophy and spirit or rugby, the most accurate statement is that rugby is a game of respect. It is a game that constantly confronts adversity and tries to overcome it with a huge amount of effort and extreme loyalty.

As directors, collaborators, and coaches of the Miami Rugby Youth Division we must instill respect without excuses, for the rules and spirit of the game. This respect will be instilled knowing that winning or losing will depend on factors that we may or may not be able to control. However playing a clean game and being respectful are factors that our athletes can control.   

This definition shows us that although the technical aspect of the game is very important, it is neither the only aspect nor the most important one. What is most important in the game is respect, education, self-control, to teach our athletes a basic understanding of the game, and to enjoy the game.

In order to expect all of this from our players, it is important that we lead by example by respecting: our athletes, the rules, the referees, and the opponents. Everything is respected, and we teach our athletes that they must respect everything. Between a dirty and clean game, rudeness and respect there is a fine line that we all are aware of, regardless of whether there will be sanctions or not. This line must never be crossed and we must train our players not to do so, because the courage to overcome adversity in a game must continue to be the pride that defines a rugby player.  

We seek that our players love a clean game and despise an unfair game, therefore those of us who teach our athletes must not only be good at playing the game, but we must first and foremost be good teachers of the privilege that it is to play rugby. This is because rugby is more than a game; it is fundamentally a school of life, a way of life.

One way or another, what teams do in the field is a reflection of what they hear and learn from their elders. We have the responsibility to shape men and women, not only rugby players, and this is a huge responsibly that obligates us to not transgress the rules, spirit, or philosophy of rugby, with our acts or our messages.

Our players will be thankful for the example we give them because they have chosen rugby since it is different than other sports and need us to set that example.

Finally, we commit and dedicate ourselves to be completely subordinate to rugby, which is to say we are subordinate to the spirit of rugby; otherwise we are violating the actual sport we claim to belong to. .

Rules to Follow:

The Miami Rugby Youth Division has to respect all the game’s participants, and as a result:

  • Do not speak to the opponents’ bench
  • Do not give your opinion in reference to the referee’s faults or line judges
  • Do not criticize your teammates errors
  • Do not speak to your opponents

We applaud the skills and successes of our players. Therefore, we must never forget that:

  • The game belongs to the players, whom have no obligation towards the institution other than the respect of the values that it represents.
  • The immediate objective of our teams is not to win, but to play well. By doing this they will enjoy the sport, and overcome their opponents which will lead to wins.
  • To sum up, more than to wish victory for our teams we hope to deserve a victory.

 

 
 
 
 

Parents and spectators codes of conduct

Parents should remember:

  • Children have more need of example than criticism.
  • To make athletic participation for your child and others a positive experience.
  • Attempt to relieve the pressure of competition, not increase it. A child is easily affected by outside influences.
  • Be kind to your child’s coach and field officials. The coach is a volunteer giving of personal time and money to provide a recreational activity for your child. The coach is providing a valuable service to the community, most often without reward other than the personal satisfaction of having served the community.
  • The opponents are necessary friends. Without them, your child could not participate.
  • Applaud good plays by your team and by members of the opposing team.
  • Between the exuberance of the winner and the disappointment of the loser, we find a person called a referee (and linesmen). All of them follow the same creed to watch every move of every player and to call the game to the best of his/her ability. Remember they are volunteers also, just like your coach.
  • But yourself in the referee’s shoes. Do not openly question the referee’s judgment, and never the honesty! He/she is a symbol of fair play, integrity, and good sportsmanship.
  • Accept the results of the game.
  • Encourage the child to:
    a. Be gracious in victory.
    b. Turn defeat into victory by working toward improvement.
  • Parental evaluation carries a great deal of weight with your child. The attitude shown by parents at games toward their children, the opposing team, the officials, and the coach, influences the child’s values and behavior in sports. Criticism and disrespect for officials and opponents by over-anxious or over-protective parents bent on immediate success rather than long-range benefits undermines the purpose of sports. This also brings into the game stresses beyond those of competition. When the player cannot cope effectively with such stress, it contributes to behavior not in keeping with the spirit of the game.

Be Positive, Encouraging, and a Good Sport!

From the Florida Youth Rugby Union 2011 Handbook.

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