Code of Conduct

Ebbw Vale RFC – spectators’ code of conduct

All spectators are expected to:

• Encourage the players to play by the rules of the game and to respect the opposition, the referee and match officials and set a good example by doing so themselves.

• Condemn all violent or unlawful acts or behaviour, whether by players, coaches, officials or other spectators.

• Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting, sexist, racist or abusive language or aggressive behaviour, or jeering, taunting or intimidation of the opposition, their supporters or the match officials.

• Recognise that verbal abuse of players, coaches or match officials, in whatever form, is never acceptable at any time.

• Treat the match officials and the players, coaches and club officials of both teams with respect and remember that, without them, we would not have a game.

• Always respect the match officials’ decisions and avoid complaining or arguing about decisions during or after a game.

• Always remain outside the field of play.

• Never bring alcohol to a game and only consume alcohol that has been purchased from the club house.