MILLWALL LIONS - CODE OF CONDUCT
Players, spectators and all members of Millwall Rugby Club are representatives of the club and the game. It is expected that their behaviour will be consistent with all club policies and the RFU Rugby Values and will not bring the club into disrepute.
In training sessions and matches, Millwall Lions follow the RFU Rugby Values. A parent or guardian who gives permission for a child to take part in Millwall Lions training agrees that this code of conduct will apply to manage behaviour and discipline. Players taking part, of any age, agree to do their best to live up to the RFU Rugby Values. They are expected to listen to coaches and volunteers and follow instructions.
BEHAVIOUR
If a child taking part in a training session does something that does not live up to the RFU Rugby Values, this process will be applied:
For a first incident in a session, a coach or volunteer will take the player to one side and discuss why the incident is not acceptable. Once discussed the player can return to the session.
A repeat offence will result in the player being removed from the session and sat on the side line for a maximum of 5 minutes to think about why they have been removed. The player will then be expected to identify what they did wrong and apologise to the relevant people.
A third offence in one session will result in the child (accompanied by parent or guardian if possible) being taken to the Youth Chair to discuss behaviour. The Youth Chair will then decide whether it is appropriate for the player to be removed from the rest of the session.
If behaviour does not improve or a child is regularly being sent out of a session to see the Youth Chair, the club will hold a disciplinary meeting to discuss the situation and decide on appropriate action to enforce the code of conduct.
RFU RUGBY VALUES
TEAMWORK
Teamwork is essential to our sport. We welcome all new team members and include all because working as a team enriches our lives. We play selflessly: working for the team, not for ourselves alone, both on and off the field. We take pride in our team, rely on one another and understand that each player has a part to play. We speak out if our team or sport is threatened by inappropriate words or actions.
RESPECT
Mutual respect forms the basis of our sport. We hold in high esteem our sport, its values and traditions and earn the respect of others in the way we behave. We respect our match officials and accept their decisions. We respect opposition players and supporters. We value our coaches and those who run our clubs and treat clubhouses with consideration.
ENJOYMENT
Enjoyment is the reason we play and support rugby union. We encourage players to enjoy training and playing. We use our sport to adopt a healthy lifestyle and build life skills. We safeguard our young players and help them have fun. We enjoy being part of a team and part of the rugby family.
DISCIPLINE
Strong discipline underpins our sport. We ensure that our sport is one of controlled physical endeavour and that we are honest and fair. We obey the laws of the game which ensure an inclusive and exciting global sport. We support our disciplinary system, which protects our sport and upholds its values. We observe the sport's laws and regulations and report serious breaches.
SPORTSMANSHIP
Sportsmanship is the foundation upon which rugby union is built. We uphold the rugby tradition of camaraderie with teammates and opposition. We observe fair play both on and off the pitch and are generous in victory and dignified in defeat. We play to win but not at all costs and recognise both endeavour and achievement. We ensure that the wellbeing and development of individual players is central to all rugby activity.
Reviewed September 2023