JERSEY RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB ACADEMY TERMS AND CONDITIONS
RESPONSIBILITIES OF PARENTS, COACH, MANAGERS AND HELPERS:
Children under the age of 14 are not allowed in the clubhouse
unattended. Parents and guardians are responsible for their children
at all times and the Academy is not to be considered a crèche.
Under the guidance of the RFU Coaches, Manager and Helpers
cannot take legal responsibility or act in a parents loco for players
whose parents or guardians leave them during a session. Parents
and guardians are responsible for their child’s safety on the club
premises and should acquaint themselves and their child with the
out of bounds areas and hazards. If a parent does leave, they must
appoint another parent to be responsible for this child. They must
notify their Lead Coach/Team manager of their absence and identify
their stand-in carer. JRFCA has a child protection policy which should
be read and understood by all active adult participants
GUM SHIELDS/KIT:
Parents/Guardians are advised that it is compulsory for all children
over 7 Years (school year 3 and over) to wear a gum shield to help
protect teeth and gums. Parents or guardians are responsible for
ensuring players come adequately equipped to cope with the
weather conditions that can occur during the winter months.
Additional dry clothing to change into after training should be
provided by parents or carers.
ATTENDANCE IN CLUB HOUSE:
Please note that in line with Club policy, dirty kit MUST NOT be worn
In the Clubhouse. A change of clothes is expected following training.
Anyone seen with dirty clothes will be asked to leave the Clubroom.
We fully understand the high spirits of children following a burst of
energetic rugby training but please can you ensure that children are
supervised and behave appropriately whilst in the Clubhouse. Your
assistance is greatly appreciated.
TETANUS INJECTION:
We recommend that, if not already done so, players should have a
preventative course of tetanus injections.
MEDICAL CONSENT:
Should a parent or guardian not be present when a child suffers an
Injury then you consent to your child being taken to Hospital and
receiving medical treatment if this, in the opinion of a Coach, Physio
or qualified First Aider is considered the appropriate action.
PHOTOGRAPHS & Video Footage:
From time to time photographs & video may be taken of your child
amongst others by the Club, the media, other families and spectators.
These will be used across the club promotional activity including:
Academy media releases, the academy newsletter, the academy web
site and selected academy social media sites. If you have any strong
objections to this please put this in writing to the membership
secretary and return with this form.
PARKING:
Parking is available in the JRFC car park, the bottom half of the Jersey
Bowl car park & on Pitch 3. Please note that parking is not permitted in
the bowl car park immediately in front of their entrance. The JRFCA
does not accept responsibility if cars are parked here and are wheel
clamped at a minimum release fee of ₤60. Please also note that parking is not
permitted on the hatched areas in the car park. These areas must be left
free at all times for emergency access.
Registration Fees: Subscriptions is non-refundable after 30th Sep
1st
Players who have not paid before the October will not be eligible to
Play until payment and registration forms are received.
PARENTS CODE OF CONDUCT:
As a parent, you play a special role in the development of your
son or daughter, and of his/her teammates. Your
encouragement and good example will do more to ensure
good sportsmanship and self-discipline than any other
influence. The other team is the opponent, not the enemy,
and should be treated with respect. While winning is
important, playing well and fairly is the essence of the game.
1. Support your Child
Support your child by giving encouragement and showing
interest in his/her team. Help your Child work toward skill
improvement and good sportsmanship in every game and
training session. Teach your child that hard work and an
honest effort are often more important than victory.
2. Always be Positive
Children learn more by example than by criticism. Work to be
a positive role model, and reinforce positive behaviour in
others. Applaud good plays by others on your child's team as
well as good plays by the opposing team. Do not criticise any
child’s performance from the side-lines. Accept the results of
each game. Teach your child to be gracious in victory and to
turn defeat into victory by learning and working toward
improvement.
3. Don't be a side-line Coach or Referee
Refrain from coaching or refereeing from the side-lines.
Parents who shout or scream from the Side-lines often give
inappropriate advice. The coach should be the only Side-line
voice. Remain well back from the side-lines and within the
spectator area. You and your child will both enjoy the training
session/game more if you put some emotional distance
between yourself and the field or play. Officials are symbols of
fair play, integrity and sportsmanship - Do not openly question
their judgement or honesty.
4. Demonstrate a Positive Attitude toward your Opponents
and their Families
Opponents are not enemies. Take care to show good
hospitality at home and to represent the Jersey Rugby
Academy in a positive way when visiting other clubs. Never
allow yourself to be drawn into a verbal disagreement with
opposing parents or coaches. No one has ever regretted
letting “cooler heads prevail.”
5. Remember that your Child wants to have Fun
Your child is the one playing Rugby, not you. Children must
establish their own goals - to play the game for themselves.
Take care not to impose unreasonable demands on your child.
Let your children experience the fun of playing as well as the
challenge of excelling.
6. Keep Children in your Care under Control
Rugby encourages you to bring your children to training
sessions/games. However, there can be dangers to them on a
pitch. They can also constitute a danger to the players. You
should ensure that children with you at a training session or
game are well behaved and do not wander onto or too near
the pitch.
7. Show appreciation for Volunteer Coaches, Officials and
Administrators
Volunteers are necessary for the functioning of sporting
activities. Without them, your child could not participate.
Show them the respect and appreciation that they deserve
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