In Rugby Union players are impressionable and their behaviour will often reflect that of the adults around them. At SRUFC we welcome spectators to our touchlines who embrace the ethos of the game as one of fun, enjoyment and skill development.

SRUFC encourages its spectators to:

• Act as positive role models for all young players.

• Remember players play sport for their enjoyment not for the spectators.

• Be familiar with, and abide by, the RFU Child Safeguarding Guidance in relation to verbal and emotional abuse of players and officials.

• Respect the game of rugby and our club policy with regard to spectator behaviour.

• To never publicly criticise a manager, coach, referee or linesman - there is no place for 'touchline rage' in rugby.

• Respect match officials’ decisions. Remember - they are volunteers providing an opportunity to play rugby and without them you would have nothing to watch.

• Never verbally abuse players, match officials, fellow spectators or coaches. Such behaviour can create a negative environment for all and their behaviour will often reflect this.

• Acknowledge effort and good performance rather than ‘win at all costs’ ethic.

• Verbally encourage all in a positive way. If you do want to shout, then make sure it is ‘for’, not ‘at’ the players.

• Encourage all irrespective of their ability - never ridicule any individual player, regardless of the team for whom they play.