Stillorgan RFC

Stillorgan RFC T&C's

Stillorgan Rugby Football Club (SRFC)

Players Code of Conduct

Players represent SRFC in a special, visible way. Therefore, it is appropriate to hold high expectations for appropriate conduct in and out of rugby events, on and off the playing field, as a host or guest of an opponent, and in activities in public. Conduct that does not contribute to team cooperation and self-discipline and/or reflects unfavorably on the team or club may be reason for the officers of the club to issue a warning, temporarily suspend or permanently dismiss a player from participation in all club events.  Stillorgan Rugby Football Club expects all teams and players to abide by the following code of conduct:

1) Players who represent their teams are ambassadors of their club, as well as the game of rugby in general. As such, each player is expected to be on good, responsible behaviour at all times, both on and off the field.

2) Players should not exhibit obnoxious, impolite or antisocial behaviour (dangerous play) of any sort that would adversely affect the image of the game as a serious and disciplined endeavor. This includes verbal abuse of opponents by players or their supporters.

3) A player must not before, during or after a match threaten or address a referee or touch judge in insulting terms, or act in a provocative manner towards a fellow player, referee or touch judge.

4) At no time will illegal drugs be allowed or tolerated at any match or team social or club tours either by players or team supporters.

5)  SRFC is not responsible for club member’s actions outside of these rules of conduct.  In the event of inappropriate actions, the club member will be held responsible NOT the club both legally and financially.

Violations of this code of conduct will be immediately addressed by the SRFC executive committee. Sanctions decided on by SRFC will be enforced by the committee and appropriate coaching staff.

I understand that my participation in SRFC competition is dependent upon acceptance of this code and by my actions at all matches, team functions and club tours.