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4. Junior/ Mini Players


Darlington Mowden Park RFC

Junior & Mini Section Code of Conduct

Darlington Mowden Park Rugby Football Club (DMPRFC) is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the well being of all its members. The club believes that it is important that players, coaches, administrators, and parents associated with the club should, at all times, show respect; they are encouraged to be open at all times and to share any concerns or complaints that they have about any aspect of the club with our Safeguarding Officer.

As a playing member of DMPRFC you are expected to abide by the following club rules:

• Play within the rules and respect officials and their decisions.
• Appreciate and respect opponents, referees, coaches, spectators and parental support etc
• Be organised and disciplined both on and off the pitch.
• Be a team player and hold a positive attitude towards your team mates.
• Keep to agreed timings for training and competitions or inform your coach or team manager if you are going to be late or cannot attend.
• Wear suitable kit for training and match sessions, as agreed with team coach.
• Give your best efforts at training, and give your best efforts to attend training.
• Pay annual membership subscription (Currently £10.00 per season) and subs promptly. (Currently £2.50 per session)
• Members are not allowed to smoke on club premises or whilst representing the club.
• Members are not allowed to consume alcohol or drugs of any kind on the club premises or whilst representing the club.
• Leave the changing rooms as you found them, ensure showers are turned off.
• No boots or dirty clothing are allowed in the Clubhouse.
• After games try to dress in a smart fashion - Club shirt & tie / polo shirt, trousers and shoes.
• Treat others, as you would like them to treat you.

If all the above points are followed and common sense prevails throughout, yourselves as players should gain the greatest reward of all - enjoyment