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•Players will not be allowed to take part in training or matches until they have completed a Registration Form. This is necessary for the W.R.U. Insurance cover to be effected.
•There are various levels of fees and membership categories. Players and Parents /Guardians should enquire as to which best suits their situation.
• Sunday morning training sessions for Mini Teams start at 10:00 a.m. and for and Junior Teams at 11:00 a.m. For details of midweek training times please contact the Coaches. Please arrive five minutes early. DONT BE LATE!
• On home match days please arrive no later than 10:00 a.m.
On away match days please contact the Coach of your child’s team for leaving time and place.
• If a player cannot attend a training session or a game please let your Coach know in good time.
• Players should report to Coaches in the changing rooms. Players should not hang around outside, particularly in the car park. There are a number of inherent danger areas around the club.
• It would be appreciated if Parents /Guardians supervise their children when in and around the club. Parents /Guardians of children under the age of twelve must remain on the Club premises with their child during training and matches.
• Parents /Guardians of children over twelve years of age not wishing to be present for the whole training session or match must ensure they return in good time before the agreed end of the activity to collect their child. Parents /Guardians are requested to confirm the anticipated finish time with the respective Team Coach.
• Players should provide their own black shorts and socks. (These can be purchased at the Club Shop).
• Rugby is a contact sport. At this age all players require and must wear a mouth guard, shin pads, and football/rugby boots. All boots must be fitted with aluminium studs. Rubber blades are permitted but not plastic or nylon. Head protection may also be considered.
• Rugby is a winter sport and players must be adequately clothed. Several layers of clothing are best. We would suggest: tracksuit top, sweatshirt and rugby shirt. In extremely cold weather tracksuit bottoms and woolly hat may also be necessary.
• Players will inevitably get covered in mud. The Club does provide shower facilities. Players may come prepared with a washing kit and a fresh change of clothes. Players will not be allowed from the changing rooms to other clubrooms wearing dirty kit. Boots are not allowed in the main club room at any time.
• Hot food is provided for all players at both home and away matches. Some pocket money may be useful for buying extra food and drinks.
• Players should advise their Coach of any permanent or temporary medical condition which may affect their fitness level or recovery from injury.
• Basic W.R.U. Insurance, in the highly unlikely event that it will ever be required, automatically covers all registered players. However, Parents /Guardians may wish to consider a separate All Risks Insurance which provides a greater level of cover.
• If you have any questions or queries please speak to your Coach or one of the Club Officials.

Child Protection Policy

• The committee and Coaching staff of Rhyl and District RFC believe that the playing and coaching of Rugby Football should be a rewarding and enjoyable experience for all those involved, including children, their parents /guardians, coaches, and helpers.
• Our aim is to ensure that all children whilst under our care are protected from physical, sexual and emotional harm whilst they are with Club representatives, and that there is a support structure in place to help children in need.
• The Club will abide by the W.R.U. Child Protection Policy as published. Full details can be found at the W.R.U. Web site at www.wru.co.uk/
• All players are required to be registered.
• All Coaches will be required to attend a Level 1 WRU Coaches course.
• All Coaches will always promote fair play and will always observe the spirit as well as the letter of the I.R.B. laws.
The club will appoint a Child Protection Officer.

Child Protection Officer

The Rhyl and District RFC Child Protection Officer is Mel Brown – telephone number 077526166603
Whether as a player, coach, parent or helper, you have any concerns about any aspect of the childrens’ welfare, you should speak to Mel in the first instance.

Players’ Code of Conduct

• Always play for the fun of the game
• Always play by the rules
• Try to control your temper
• Do not argue with the referee
• Try to improve your skills
• Don’t be selfish with the ball

Coaches' Code of Conduct

•Teach players to play by the Laws of the game
•Teach players to play by the Spirit of the game
•Playing, training and coaching should be fun
•Be generous with praise
•Be sparing with criticism
•Don’t favour your best players – give all an equal chance
•Don’t preach the win at all costs mentality
•Try to avoid mismatches
•Be reasonable in your expectations

Parent / Guardians' Code of Conduct

• Never force your child to play rugby against his/her wishes
• Remember children play rugby for their enjoyment not yours
• Encourage your child to play by the Laws
• Encourage your child to improve his skills through coaching
• Teach your child that victory isn't everything
• Never shout at a player for making a mistake
• Applaud good play - by either team
• Stay off the pitch at all times
• Don’t use abusive language (especially to the referee)

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