Parents are encouraged to:-

Be familiar with the coaching and training programme in order that they ensure that their child is fully involved and the coaches are aware of their responsibility.

Be familiar with the teaching and coaching methods used by observing the sessions in which your child participates.

Be aware that the club has a duty of care and therefore, where appropriate assist coaches with the supervision of the young players, particularly where numbers are large and there is a need to transport players to away games.

Be involved with club activities and share your expertise.

Share concerns, if you have them, with club officials.

Be familiar with the 'Good Coaches' guide.

In particular:-

Coaches should recognise the importance of fun and enjoyment when coaching young players.

Coaches should keep winning and losing in perspective, encouraging young players to behave with dignity in all circumstances.

Parents should :-

Remember that young people play rugby for their own enjoyment, not that of their parents. 

Encourage young people to play - do not force them.

Focus on the young players efforts rather than winning or losing.

Be realistic about young players ability, do not push them towards a level that they are not capable of achieving. 

Provide positive feedback both in training and during the game.

Remember that persistent, negative messages will adversely affect the players and referee's performance and attitude.

Always support the Lewes Rugby Club in their efforts to eradicate  coarse and abusive behaviour from the game.

Never verbally abuse young players, match officials, fellow spectators or coaches.

Remember young people learn much by example.

Always show appreciation of good play by ALL young players both from your club and the opposition .

Respect decisions made by the match officials and encourage the young players to do likewise.

Remember that they are volunteers providing an opportunity for youngsters to play rugby.

If you have any complaint regarding the behaviour of any person concerned with the care/training, etc.,

of Children in this Club please contact  any Club Official immediately

1 - To develop the skills of last year's players and to introduce novice players to rugby related skills and games for their enjoyment.

2 - Help the age groups improve their general physical development and their specific rugby related skills and understanding.

3 - By the end of the season every player will have been shown and will have practised the pertinent physical skills to improve fitness.

4 - By the end of the season every player will have been shown, practised and been given the opportunities to develop the relevant rugby skills.

5 - To provide a seasonal programme.   During each coaching session a variety of skills detailed in 3 and 4 above, will be demonstrated and practised.   During competitive games,  every player will have the opportunity to put these skills into practise.

6 - To develop attitudes of fair play, sportsmanship and endeavour within the players by incorporating the following principles in all sessions.

Always accept the referee's or coach's decision

Always play within the agreed laws of the competition or practise.

Always treat teammates, coaches, and opponents with respect

Always thank the referee, your opponents and coaches for the game and their work