Buccaneers Rugby Club

Club Code of Conduct & Terms and Conditions

Parental Consent

I the parent or guardian of the above named Age-Grade player have full authority and hereby consent to his/her participation in club activities and to receive appropriate information through text, email and social media.  I acknowledge that the club is not responsible for providing adult supervision except for formal age-grade coaching, matches and competitions.  If selected on representative teams I am satisfied my child will comply with IRFU and Sport Ireland’s anti-doping policy and that the Union/Branch will receive all the relevant information contained on this form.  I authorise the club to make appropriate travel arrangements and understand that photographs/videos will be taken at or during rugby/club events and may be used for training, promotion of the game or otherwise where approved by the Club Executive.

I have read and agree to abide by the IRFU Parent's Code of Conduct and I agree that my child will abide by the Age-Grade Player's Code of Conduct.

Code of Conduct for Players

1). Play for enjoyment and become part of the rugby family.
2). Respect the ‘Game of Rugby’ and play within the Laws of the Game.
3). Accept the referee’s decision and let your captain or coach ask any relevant questions.
4). Play with control. Do not lose your temper.
5). Always do your best and be committed to the game, your team and your club.
6). Be a ‘good sport’. Applaud all good play whether by your team or the opposition.
7). Respect your opponent. Treat all players as you would like to be treated. Do not ‘bully’ or take advantage of any player.
8). Rugby is a team sport and make sure you co-operate with your coach; team mates and members of your club.
9). Remember that the goals of the game are to have fun, improve your skills and feel good.
10). At the end of the match thank your opponents and the referee for the match.
11). Always remember that you owe a duty of care to your opponents. Tackle hard but fairly, do not intend to hurt your opponent.
12). Winning and losing is part of sport: Win with humility – lose with dignity.
13). As part of the team it is important that you attend training regularly and listen to your coach and help your team.
14). As a   team sport it is important to understand that all members are important to the team!
15). Remember you are representing your team, club, family and the Game of Rugby.

ADVISORY NOTE RE: INSURANCE COVERAGE

Insurance coverage in the form “Group Personal Accident Scheme for Clubs” arranged by the IRFU and issued by Aviva Insurance Limited is included as part of your membership of the Club.  A summary of the terms and conditions of the policy is posted on the club noticeboard/website.

The Executive Committee and the Club draw your attention to the terms, conditions and limitations of the policy and ADVISE that additional coverage, particularly in respect of serious injuries, should be sought and put in place.  In the case of serious injuries, the Clubs existing Insurance may not extend to cover such injuries and the consequences thereof.

Additional Voluntary Top-Up cover is available directly from the IRFU’s Insurance Brokers, AON and through various other Insurance Companies and Brokers.