Amstelveense Rugby Club
Code of Conduct 2017
versie 12-05-2011 (EvdH)
Amstelveense Rugby Club Code of Conduct
1. Introduction
Norms and values are very important to the game of rugby. The Amstelveense Rugby Club (hereafter ARC) wants to
contribute to the awareness and application of our Code of Conduct amongst players and coaching staff, supporters,
parents and guardians. ARC is a meeting place for all those who love the game of rugby, and that calls for crystal-clear
guidelines that are lived and breathed by the Board and the various club subcommittees. Senior members, coaching
staff, team managers, match officials, supporters, volunteers and – of course – the parents / guardians of our youth
players have an important responsibility to promote adherence to and seek compliance with the Code of Conduct of the
Amstelveense Rugby Club.
2. General
This Code of Conduct applies to all members of and visitors to the Amstelveense Rugby Club.
Objective
ARC wants to ensure that it does what it can to enable club members and youth players to enjoy the game of rugby.
Pride, passion and pleasure are the key components of this effort. The intention is to ensure that players can play
rugby according to their level of skill and enthusiasm. By developing the quality of rugby at - and the sense of loyalty
towards - the club we want all involved to feel at home at the Amstelveense Rugby Club, a club to be proud of!
3. General rules of engagement
ARC requires attention to the norms and values before, during and after every rugby activity on and off the pitch. We
have listed below our rules of engagement that apply both to the field of play and to our other club facilities.
What is our point of departure?
Rugby is a team sport led by the referee, played with your team mates and played against the opposition. Never has a
game of rugby been won (or lost) without the interaction of all three components. This implies that:
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We play rugby with each other, with our team mates but also with the opposition.
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We behave in a sportsmanlike fashion, even if others might not do so.
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We respect the decisions of the match officials, even if we might not agree with them.
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We are humble in victory and gracious in defeat.
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Rugby is a sport for everybody, not only for those who distinguish themselves on the field of play.
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In a team sport, the player plays for the team and the team plays for its players.
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Rugby is Fun, Fair & Forever.
On and around our facilities
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facilities are for the use of us all and need to be kept tidy and presentable. Treat them as you would your home
bear the following points in mind:
Please return glass and plastic glasses to the bar after use. Glasses are not permitted on the terrace or pitchside.
Please respond positively to the bartender’s request for help in returning glasses and plastic.
Please do not cross the pitch but walk around it to get to the other side or end.
Please remain behind the sponsor boards during a game.
Please remove your rugby boots before entering the clubhouse.
Please keep your dog on the leash at all times.
Please leave your bicycle or motorcycle in the area clearly designated for this purpose alongside the clubhouse.
Sportpark Sportlaan 25a
1185 TB Amstelveen
(naast All Sports)
Telefoon: 020 - 643 8979
Bank:
30.23.87.528
Postbank: 60.37.223
Correspondentie adres:
Carnapstraat 224
1062 KT Amsterdam
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.arcrugby.nl
Amstelveense Rugby Club
Code of Conduct 2017
versie 12-05-2011 (EvdH)
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Please park your car in one of the two carparks on either side of the Amstelveense Rugby Club.
Please do not block the entrance area to our facilities to enable emergency vehicles unrestricted access.
Please slow down when you are in the vicinity of our facilities.
Please report damage or potentially dangerous situations to one of the Board members.
Please remember that you are responsible for the behaviour of any guests you may bring to our club.
Please be advised that the Board of the Amstelveense Rugby Club will not tolerate any form of improper
behaviour, verbal or non-verbal, and reserves the right to consider the imposition of sanctions if appropriate.
Club members, youth players and other visitors to the club will be approached by club officials in the event of noncompliance with these rules of engagement.
4. Code of conduct for players
The playing membership is the beating heart of the Amstelveense Rugby Club.
The player:
Is sportsmanlike, shows team spirit as part of the squad and helps / supports team mates on and off the pitch.
Actively participates in all training sessions and matches and calls off in a timely manner to the coach / trainer if
participation in a training session or a match is not possible.
Reports for training on the pitch 15 minutes prior to the start of the session.
Reports for the match at the time set by the team coach / manager.
Has at all times a mouthguard properly in place during training sessions and matches.
Wears clean and complete club kit when playing for the Amstelveense Rugby Club.
Ensures boots are matchworthy and wears these with the laces properly tied.
Wears only rugby boots with soft studs [youth players in the Under-13 age groups (TBM)].
Behaves on and off the pitch in a respectful manner towards the opposition, the match officials, the team management
and the spectators.
Accepts the decisions of the match officials, even in the case of a difference of opinion.
Treats the club facilities – clubhouse, pitches and changing rooms – with the greatest of care.
Ensures boots are clean and mud-free before entering the changing rooms after the game.
Showers after training sessions and matches.
Helps clean the changing room after the game and the clubhouse after the third half.
Reports breakages and irregularities to the team manager or a Board member.
Leaves no valuables in the changing room, but takes responsibility for personal valuables by ensuring they are stored in
the valuables boxes made available for that purpose.
Sportpark Sportlaan 25a
1185 TB Amstelveen
(naast All Sports)
Telefoon: 020 - 643 8979
Bank:
30.23.87.528
Postbank: 60.37.223
Correspondentie adres:
Carnapstraat 224
1062 KT Amsterdam
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.arcrugby.nl
Amstelveense Rugby Club
Code of Conduct 2017
versie 12-05-2011 (EvdH)
Helps collect club equipment after a training session, including rugby balls that may have ended up in the
water or hedgerow.
Should a player fail to report unavailability for a training session or match in a timely manner and with legitimate
reason, the coaching staff will determine whether or not to select the player for the upcoming match(es).
5. Code of conduct for match officials
Zonder scheids- en grensrechter geen wedstrijd.
Zie hiervoor de gedragsregels van de NRB zie hiervoor:
(http://www.rugby.nl/sites/default/files/Code_of_Conduct.pdf)
6. Code of conduct for coaching staff and team managers
The Code of Conduct naturally applies to coaching staff, team managers and other officials.
The coaching staff and team management:
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Sets the example for the team and demonstrates the pride and the passion for the game and everything
associated with rugby.
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Is prepared to follow the relevant training courses to gain the required coaching certificates.
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Is respectful towards players, parents / guardians, match officials and the opposition.
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Ensures he/she is on time at the assembly point for home and away games to promote team punctuality.
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Greets the referee and the coaching staff and management team of the visiting club.
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Supervises behaviour in and tidiness of changing rooms, both home and away.
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Is responsible for match equipment, including rugby balls, sponge bag and first-aid articles.
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Arranges transport for away games.
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Ensures the match form is fully completed and forwarded to the secretariat of Rugby Netherlands.
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Refrains from consuming alcohol or smoking while in charge of his/her team.
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Checks that the pitch is left tidy after a training session or a match, that the floodlights are switched off and that
all related rugby equipment is properly stored in the appropriate location.
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Checks that the changing rooms are left neat and tidy after a training session or a match, irrespective of the fact
that the game may be played at home or away..
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Participates in meetings and is available for dialogue with players, Board members and other club officials.
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Lets his/her players know in timely fashion if a match is cancelled or moved to another venue.
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Reports bad behaviour or other inappropriate issues to a Board member. Unacceptable behaviour by youth players
is also routinely reported to parents / guardians.
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Treats club members and youth players as equals, on and off the pitch.
7. Code of conduct for parents / guardians of youth players
The abovementioned rules of engagement are equally applicable (where appropriate) to parents / guardians.
The parent / guardian:
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Supports the team enthusiastically and sets the right example by showing respect to those on and around the
pitch.
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Remains behind the sponsor boards during the game and stays off the pitch at all times.
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Leaves the running of the team to the coaching staff and management team (and does not enter the changing
rooms unless specifically requested to do so by the coaching staff or team manager).
Sportpark Sportlaan 25a
1185 TB Amstelveen
(naast All Sports)
Telefoon: 020 - 643 8979
Bank:
30.23.87.528
Postbank: 60.37.223
Correspondentie adres:
Carnapstraat 224
1062 KT Amsterdam
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.arcrugby.nl
Amstelveense Rugby Club
Code of Conduct 2017
versie 12-05-2011 (EvdH)
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Parents / guardians are expected to:
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Support the team enthusiastically but not to offer technical or tactical suggestions. Pitchside coaching is the sole
reserve of the coaching staff.
Helps with team transport to away games.
Ensures that his/her child is well on time for a training session or game.
Ensures that his/her child informs the coaching staff in a timely fashion if unable to attend training or play the
game due to ill health or other legitimate reason.
Settles the contribution of his/her child in a timely fasion.
Can show proof of a valid health insurance card for his/her child.
Is aware that questions, comments and critical observations with regard to the coaching staff or management
team can always be made to a Board member or other club official.
Ensures his/her child wears appropriate kit, footwear and mouthguard.
Informs the management of the Youth department about special requirements for his/her child, particularly when
related to individual safety and security, health, diet and/or well-being during training sessions or matches.
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8. Code of conduct for volunteers
Volunteers, irrespective of their involvement with or commitment to the club, play an important role in promoting
compliance with and adherence to the Code of Conduct.
The volunteer:
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Should play his/her part in ensuring that our club facilities are left clean, neat and tidy after use, particularly the
clubhouse and kitchen.
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Warns team management, a Board member of other club official should violation of our Code of Conduct be
observed.
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Sets a good example and behaves in a sportsmanlike manner at all times.
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Is respectful to others and treats the kit and rugby-related equipment of the club with all due respect.
9. Alcohol, tobacco and drugs
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It is important that adults set a good example, particularly when children are around, and the following components of
the Code of Conduct with respect to alcohol, tobacco and drugs are of prime importance:
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Smoking is prohibited in the clubhouse and in the changing rooms.
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Alcohol and tobacco are dangerous to your health, and the Amstelveense Rugby Club strives to be a healthy,
smoke-free facility. We would request you to consume alcohol responsibly and restrict tobacco to a minimum and
preferably not at all along the touchline. Please be aware that consuming alcohol and tobacco in the presence of
children does not set a good example, particularly for our younger youth players.
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Consuming alcohol in the clubhouse is not encouraged in the clubhouse on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
The possession and use of drugs in and around the facilities of the Amstelveense Rugby Club is strictly prohibited and
the Board will apply sanctions to the person(s) concerned that can lead directly to the access to the club being
withdrawn.
In the event that this Code of Conduct does not cover each and every eventuality, it is the responsibility of the Board to
act in the best interests of the club and take a binding decision.
The Board of the Amstelveense Rugby Club – Amstelveen, januari 2017.
Sportpark Sportlaan 25a
1185 TB Amstelveen
(naast All Sports)
Telefoon: 020 - 643 8979
Bank:
30.23.87.528
Postbank: 60.37.223
Correspondentie adres:
Carnapstraat 224
1062 KT Amsterdam
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.arcrugby.nl