CLUB POLICIES
The Club have in place, a number of policies and practices to welcome every individual into its Club, in order to extend the reach and increase the appeal of rugby league. These all serve to introduce and promote diversity, improve culture, and actively deal with all forms of discrimination.
All Coaches, Club Officials and Volunteers within Whinmoor Warriors ARLFC must be aware of, familiarise themselves with, and adhere to the associated Whinmoor Warriors’ Code of Conduct and the following policies:
They must also be aware of, and adopt, the RFL Coach Code of Conduct and Safeguarding & Protecting Children & Vulnerable Groups Policy.
To reiterate, unsporting language, harassment, aggressive or violent behaviour will not be tolerated.
Support all efforts to remove verbal, physical and racist abuse from Rugby League.
Respect the match officials – DO NOT complain or argue about decisions during or after a game, never engage in public criticism of officials.
Where a breach of this Code of Conduct involves children who are the officials at the match it may also be treated as a breach of the Safeguarding Policy and be dealt with by the RFL.
Every person who attends a Rugby League match does so with the permission and license of the home club and/or league. Breaches of this Code of Conduct may result in penalties up to and including a fine, loss of team match points and suspension.
The Rugby Football League publication entitled ‘RESPECT’, outlining the standards expected of ALL participants of Rugby League is available via the below link:
The RFL “Enjoy the Game” campaign continues to stress the importance of behaving with Respect at all levels of the game, but introduces a fresh emphasis on promoting positive environments through all stages of Rugby League. Please see below link: