RFU documentation contains recurring themes which are adopted and specified in BRFC materials. We outline key topics below, but we encourage you to read the full documents and ask questions if anything is unclear.

You can find the RFU policy Code of Conduct in the Information Section under Links.

BRFC Code of Conduct
This Code distils RFU material and sets clear expectations for adults at BRFC, including:

What you can expect from BRFC staff and volunteers
The role of parents and spectators in supporting players
Encouraging children and young people to behave in alignment with rugby values

An important excerpt from RFU’s Parental Attendance at Rugby document:
“While all parents/guardians should remain on the premises throughout a session, it is particularly important for children up to and including the age of under 11s. Parents play a big role in encouraging children to take part, and stay, in rugby. A parent/guardian’s input can be incredibly influential in helping their child to live a healthy and active lifestyle. The presence of parents/guardians can also help children feel safer at their club.”

Behaviour and Respect
A reminder: Everyone helping to run BRFC is a volunteer. Many invest significant time to create the best possible environment and opportunities for our players.
Players are at the heart of everything we do, and that requires your ongoing support.

BRFC believes Behaviour and Respect are vital to our success—whether on home turf or representing the club at external venues across all age groups.

We ask both adults and players to uphold high standards at all times.
We do not tolerate:

Abuse or profanity directed at match officials
Shouting at or belittling players for making mistakes

Our coaching team is obligated to intervene when necessary for the wellbeing of players and the integrity of the club.
Serious incidents will be addressed and appropriate action taken if required.

Summary
As former international referee Nigel Owens aptly said:
“We are not football.”
Let’s work together to uphold the unique spirit and values of rugby at BRFC