General

Chair - Karen Moss - Tel: 07973 281797

Secretary - Julie Smith - Tel: 07952 703701

Child Protection Officer and U14 Coach - Ken Smith - Tel: 01226 785833

Junior Fixtures Secretary - Kevin Haigh - Tel: 01226 232230/ 07779 002532

email: kevinhaigh610@hotmail.co.uk

U15 Coach - Mark Smith - Tel: 01226 282278

All Coaches are RFU qualified and CRB checked.

Barnsley Rugby Club is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all its members. The club believes that it is important that members, coaches, administrators and parents associated with the club should, at all times, show respect encouraged to be open at all times and to share any concerns or complaints that they may have about any aspect of the club with Ken Smith, Child Protection Officer.

As a member of Barnsley Rugby Club you are expected to abide by the following junior club rules:

* All members must play within the rules and respect officials and their decisions.

* All members must respect opponents.

* Members should keep to agreed timings for training and competitions or inform their coach or team manager if they are going to be late.

* Members must wear suitable kit for training and match sessions, as agreed with the coach/team manager.

* Members must pay any fees for training or events promptly.

* Junior members are not allowed to smoke on club premises or whilst representing the club at competitions.

* Junior members are not allowed to consume alcohol or drugs of any kind on the club premises or whilst representing the club.
Good behaviour when we are playing at Shaw Lane. It is equally important at away fixtures.

Age at 1st September 2007 will determine which team a player is eligible for

Code of Conduct for parents/guardians

* Encourage your child to learn the rules and play within them.

* Discourage unfair play and arguing with officials.

* Help your child to recognise good performance, not just results.

* Never force your child to take part in sport.

* Set a good example by recognising fair play and applauding the good performances of all.

* Never punish or belittle a child for losing or making mistakes.

* Publicly accept officials’ judgements.

* Support your child’s involvement and help them to enjoy their sport.

* Use correct and proper language at all times.