San Diego Old Aztec Youth Rugby
CODE OF CONDUCT / ZERO TOLERANCE/VOLUNTEER
San Diego Old Aztec Youth Rugby follows USA Rugby’s Code of Ethics. Please read and discuss the following with your player and family members.
PLAYER’S CODE OF CONDUCT
*Play for enjoyment
*Play hard, but always play fair. Winning isn’t everything – Honor is!
*Play by the laws of the game
*Be committed to your team and attend all matches and practices
*Never argue with the referee’s decisions and control your temper
*Work equally hard for yourself and your team
*Be a good sport and applaud all good play whether by your team or opponent
*Remember the goals of the game, have fun, improve your skills, play responsibly
* Be humble in victory and gracious in defeat
PARENT’S CODE OF CONDUCT
*Be positive with all referees and acknowledge their efforts
*Let the coaches run the game. If you see a problem, seek a club official
*Let the children play their game, not a parent’s game
*Praise actual efforts not results
*Set a positive example for all the children, parents and visitors
*Do not criticize, belittle or question the ability of any official, coach or player
*Control your emotions at games and events
*Do not yell at, criticize or verbally abuse any players, coaches, parents or officials
San Diego Old Aztecs Youth Rugby reserves the right to ask any player or parent to leave the premises of a game, practice or team event if their behavior is not consistent with the above code of conduct.
Our club strictly adheres to its Substance Abuse Policy regarding the possession, use or distribution of alcohol or any illegal drug or controlled substance by any SDYA player during a SDYA sponsored event. Any player found to be in violation of this policy will be immediately suspended from participation in all SDYA activities pending a full review of the circumstances by the board. The board’s findings may result in continued suspension, expulsion from the club or other disciplinary actions deemed appropriate by the board.