As a parent this is what your child can expect from Rugby League:

• A safe, friendly and enjoyable environment for all children and young people
• Fun and a sense of achievement
• Encouragement of a healthy lifestyle
• Skills such as leadership, confidence and self-esteem

What can parents expect from the club?

• All coaches should be qualified and have a current DBS through the RFL
• There should be a Club Welfare Officer
• Clubs should monitor their coaches to make sure their behaviour is good at all times
• There should be a first aider at all games
• Coaches must abide by the concussion protocols and take any player who has a bang to the head off permanently

What can the club expect from parents?

• Respect the match officials’ decisions at all times – remember the match officials are often children themselves
• Never ridicule or scorn a player for making mistakes
• Positive cheering that encourages players in both teams
• Never get involved in taunting or intimidating the opposite team, spectators or match officials

As a parent you will be expected to adhere to the parent / carers / spectators code of conduct which can be found HERE.