Code of Conduct – Club Officials and Volunteers

Hadleigh Rugby Club believes all Club Officials and Volunteers should conduct themselves within good ethical practice at all times, including:-

• Always consider the well-being and safety of children, members and others at the Club.

• Develop an open and friendly working relationship with other members and volunteers based on mutual trust, respect and appreciation of their contributions.

• Ensure all activities are appropriate to the age, ability and experience of those officials/members/volunteers taking part.

• Always promote the positive aspects of the sport, particularly fair play, appreciation for the players and respect to the officials.

• Consistently display high standards of behaviour and appearance at the Club and at away games.

• Encourage other officers/members/volunteers to conduct themselves in a fit and proper manner.

• Follow all Club and RFU guidelines, and observe use of the Members Only Clubhouse.

• To ensure the Club holds the appropriate insurance cover for the Clubhouse and for its players (who must be paid members in order to qualify for insurance coverage).

• Never exert undue influence over players, officials, officers or volunteers to obtain personal benefit or reward. Any such incidents may result in criminal prosecution.

• Never condone RFU rule violations, rough or foul play or the use of prohibitive substances. Any such incidents may result in eviction from the Club.

Parking

We would draw your attention to the parking at the front of the Clubhouse.

Although the Clubhouse is the property of Hadleigh Rugby Union Football Club, the site is the property of Hadleigh Town Council. The car park is provided for the purpose of all spectators, visitors, members, officers, volunteers, parents/guardians etc.

When parking your car, please be considerate to other motorists who may wish to use the car park and do not take too much room.

Please DO NOT park in front of the chain link fence as this is the emergency access onto the sports field for ambulance and medical people. Also please DO NOT park in front of the gates below the Clubhouse as these are in constant use and access is needed at all times.