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Bugbrooke Minis and Juniors terms of reference
Bugbrooke provide facilities for mini and junior players by ensuring that players of all ages and abilities enjoy themselves in a positive and safe environment.
We strive to be well organised and professional, and our coaches and staff are fully trained and conversant with not only the rules and skills of the game, but also in the protection and welfare of the children.
We adhere to the Rugby Football Union Policy and Procedures for Young people in Rugby Union and apply the Rugby Continuum to ensure the safety of our players and we train your child to enjoy rugby for the game and insist on high levels of respect for officials, coaches and other players.
All age groups from under 6's to under 17's are welcome, both boys and girls (mixed to age 12). It doesn't matter if you haven't played rugby before.
Players over 13 but under 17 play the full fifteen aside game, but are still covered by the Rugby Football Union Policy and Procedures for Young people in Rugby Union
For actual fixtures see 'fixtures list' page
Training times
Junior Section timings are as follows:Mini Team U7 & U8 11.00am -12.00pm Sunday Mornings
Midi Teams U9, U10, U11 & U12 10.30am - 12.00pm Sunday Mornings
Junior Teams U13 U14 U15 U16 10.00am - 12.00pm Sunday Mornings
The Club adheres to the Rugby Football Unions Rugby Continuum. The purpose of which is viewed as a coaching pathway through which each youngster acquires, by general degrees, those skills required to participate in the full 15 aside game by the age of under 13. The emphasis must be geared towards the improvement of individual skills through purposeful and enjoyable activity. In order to allow for the testing of these skills in match situations, a limited number of competitive fixtures and festivals/tournaments maybe introduced.
Children matches are controlled in three stages to ensure your child's safety as follows:Mini teams play Tag Rugby
Midi teams play Mini contact rugby but have uncontested scrums and line- outs
Junior Teams play Mini contact rugby with contested scrums and line-outs
Children are age ranged by the Rugby Continuum as follows:
Mini Under 7 & Under 8
Midi Under 9 to Under 12
Junior Under 13 to Under 17
We adhere to the Rugby Football Union Policy and Procedures for Young people in Rugby Union and apply the Rugby Continuum to ensure the safety of our players (for more information on our Child Protection Policies and Equity Statement see our Child Welfare Page)
We train your child to enjoy rugby for the game and insist on high levels of respect for officials, coaches and other players see our codes of conducts for players, coaches and match officials
As the players develop we play matches against other local teams with in the same age groups. After every match the players get a free hot dog. We have a Players Christmas Party, and an end of Season Dinner.
The Clubs Child Protection Policy
The Club is committed to providing a safe environment for players, coaches and parents. To ensure this we follow guidelines set out by the Rugby Football Union for the protection and involvement of children under 18 in our teams.If parents have any child protection issues or concerns they are advised to take them directly to the Club Welfare Officer rather than your child’s coach.
The RFU/RFWU guidelines on child protection can be found on the RFU web site
The Clubs policy on video or photo images.
The Club recognises the need to ensure the welfare and safety of all young people in rugby union. As part of our commitment to ensure the safety of young people, we will not permit photographs, video or other images of young people to be taken without the consent of their parent or guardian and that of the young person.We follow the RFU/RFWU guidance for the use of images of young people as detailed in Appendix 8 of RFU/RFWU ‘Policy and Procedures for the Welfare of Young People in Rugby Union’.
We take steps to ensure these images are used for the purpose they are intended, which is the promotion and celebration of the activities of the club.
If you become aware that these images are being used inappropriately you should inform the Club Welfare Officer.
If at any time the parent or guardian of the young person wishes the data to be removed from the website, the team Welfare Coordinator should be informed.
Anti-Bullying Policy
The Club adheres to the RFU/RFWU anti bullying policy.The Club is committed to providing a work and sport environment free from bullying and harassment, and one in which bullying and harassment is not tolerated in any of its forms. Any harassment of a member of the club, by another player, member or official is not acceptable and should be dealt with in accordance with the RFU/RFWU ‘Policy and Procedures for the Welfare of Young People in Rugby Union’ Appendix 5.
The Club encourages the reporting of all incidents, of harassment, to the Club Welfare Officer.
The Clubs Equity Policy
The Club is committed to ensuring that equity is incorporated across all aspects of its development.In doing so it acknowledges and adopts the following Sport England definition of sports equity.
Sports equity is about fairness in sport, equality of access, recognizing inequalities and taking steps to address them. It is about changing the culture and structure of sport to ensure it becomes equally accessible to everyone in society.
The club respects the rights, dignity and worth of every person and will treat everyone equally within the context of their sport, regardless of age, ability, gender, race, ethnicity, religious belief, sexuality or social economic status.
The club is committed to everyone having the right to enjoy their sport in an environment free from threat of intimidation, harassment and abuse.
All club members have a responsibility to oppose discriminatory behaviour and promote equality of opportunity.
The club will deal with any incidence of discriminatory behaviour seriously, according to the Club’s disciplinary procedures.
Behaviours
The Club, Mini, Midi and Junior Section ask all members of the Club, parents, players and Officials to abide by, and encourage everybody to adhere to the following Codes of Conduct.Players Conduct
Players will be encouraged to:Play for the fun of it not just to please parents or coach.
Not use deliberate or dangerous play, poor sportsmanship or foul language.
Bring appropriate kit and spare clothing for each training session and match.
Make sure they know what time and where to be dropped off and collected by their parents or guardians.
Encourage their parents to ensure they are punctual.
Not to train or play with an existing injury.
Participate in all aspects of the training session or match, not just the parts that interest them the most.
Keep family members informed about forthcoming activities (e.g. start and finish times, venue, names of coaches, emergency contact numbers).
Listen to the coach!
Understand that bad/inappropriate behaviour will be challenged and dealt with.
Recognise that sometimes there isn't time for discussion. Recognise the coach's authority and respond to No.
Remember, self discipline is a good and worthwhile quality to have.
Above all remember, that what they do should be fun and understand the spirit of sportsmanship.
Be gracious in victory and defeat.
Treat the equipment and facilities provided by the club with respect.
Code of Conduct for parents/carers
Never force your child to take part in Rugby .Encourage your child to learn the rules and play within them.
Support your child’s involvement and help them to enjoy their Rugby .
Discourage unfair play and arguing with officials.
Help your child to recognise good performance, not just results.
Set a good example by recognising fair play and applauding the good performances of all.
Never punish or belittle a child for losing or making mistakes.
Publicly accept officials’ judgements.
Use correct and proper language at all times.
Stay off the pitch, if you want to get involved become a coach or referee.
Applaud good play, by either team, children learn by example set a good example.
Read the Welfare Policies of the Club and adhere to them.
Conduct of Coaches
Coaches will endeavour to:Always be publicly open when working with children.
Ensure development and fun comes first, winning second.
When coaching contact skills, ensure that safety comes first.
Never coach law violations. Always reinforce attitudes of fair play.
Never overtly criticise players. (Players confidence is paramount).
Always reject the behaviour, not the player. Players will not be labelled as bad or naughty, either to them or to someone else in their hearing.
Give direction and correction in a positive way, e.g. keep the balls in the bag we will use them later, not: don't take the balls out of the bag!
Give players a clear idea of the behaviour expected and to follow it themselves.
Give rule breakers one warning and then punishment. Players need clear guidelines and firm control.
Use time out of practice as punishment, extra activity should be a reward for good behaviour.
Praise good behaviour often because this is valued.
Set limits. So that the players know that their behaviour will not be allowed to get out of control.
Be consistent and be fair. Avoiding being late for coaching sessions and matches and displaying the same reaction to the same situation each time will give players confidence.
Do what has been said. Not to threaten what can't be done. Build up trust. Treat each player as an individual. Ensuring they are given equal opportunity to play.
Not to ignore players who need help. If support is needed, it is up to coaches to give it.
Work with parents and guardians, not against them, involving them whenever possible, i.e. encouraging them to observe coaching sessions and support competitions. Keeping everyone informed about the nature of activities, start/finish times, venue, names of coaches and emergency contacts.
Coaches should report any suspicious adult behaviour to The Club Welfare Officer, the Team Welfare Co-ordinator or a Member of the Committee; this should include photography and video recording where applicable.
Child Protection Guidelines for Match Officials by Referee Department
When refereeing young players match officials should:Recognise the importance of fun and enjoyment when officiating young player
Provide verbal feedback in a positive way during games
Appreciate the needs of the players
Be a positive role model
Recognise that safety is paramount
Explain decisions – most young players are still learning
Do not tolerate verbal abuse
Officials should not:
Change in the same area as young players
Shower with young players – agree with the coaches a timetable
Be alone with young players at any time – if a young player comes into the
dressing room ensure another adult is present
Check studs without the coach being present
Administer first aid
Allow a young player to continue playing if you have doubts about their
fitness
Tolerate bad language from young players
Engage in any inappropriate contact with young players
Give a lift to a player unless there are other young people or adults in the
car and the parents are aware
Take a young player to your home
Overtly criticise young players or use language which may cause the
player to lose confidence or self esteem
Make sexually explicit remarks to young players even in fun
Officials must always:
Report, in writing, to the Club or CB Welfare Officer and/or Society Secretary, behaviour by adults which you feel contravenes RFU Child Protection Policy
Verbal bullying by coaches/parents/spectators
Physical Abuse by coaches/parents/spectators
Inappropriate or aggressive contact by an adult to a young person
Verbal abuse directed at you by young people or adults