Code Of Conduct
SUNY New Paltz Rugby Football Club
Players Code of Conduct
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1. I recognize that use of the University Fields and Facilities are a privilege not a right. This privilege may be revoked or restricted by the University and/or the Team Leadership at any time.
2. I agree to be prepared mentally and physically for training sessions and matches.
3. I agree that I will be alcohol free during all training sessions and matches. In addition I will be alcohol free during the 24 hours preceding a match.
4. I will treat my teammates with respect at all times
5. I will treat the Coaching Staff, University Representatives and Opponents with respect at all times.
6. I will honor University placed field restrictions due to snow/rain and or wet conditions and will encourage non rugby players to do the same
7. I will be present 5 minutes prior to all training sessions.
8. I will be ready to train at the time training sessions begin.
a. I agree to have the following with me and available for use at all indoor and outdoor training sessions: Rugby Jersey, Rugby Shorts, Rugby Cleats, Socks, Mouthpiece, Non Marking Running shoes and any personal protective equipment needed to perform the task of a rugby player.
9. I will police all training and match areas after each training session and or matches.
10. I recognize that training equipment is University and Team property and will maintain it with care.
11. I will leave personal disagreements off of the training field, track or gym.
12. I will maintain self control at all time while at training and at matches.
13. I will observe the Rules of the Game during matches.
14. I will observe the rule of fair play during matches
15. I will treat the match officials with utmost respect before during and after matches
16. When wearing Team Gear on and off campus, I will ensure that the garments are clean and presentable at all times. Any Garments bearing team logo or letters may not be worn off campus without team leadership approval.
17. I will conduct myself as an ambassador of the University, the New Paltz Rugby Team and the Sport of Rugby when off campus.
18. I recognize that when visiting another University or College I am a guest of these institutions and will be behave with respect and concern for the well being of the facilities, students and visitors there.
19. I will use appropriate language when representing my sport in public places. I will not tolerate inappropriate language in others in such settings.
20. I will abide by the instructions of my coaches and team officials in keeping with the spirit of this code.
Violations
Violations of the Code of Conduct will be formally noted in the form of a 'citing'. Players may be cited by teammates, officials, University representatives, opposing teams/coaches, or by any member of the on or off field SUNY New Paltz community.
Cited players must, if they wish to remain members of the New Paltz Rugby Football Club, appear before the NPRFC Disciplinary Committee.
At this appearance cited players will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the alleged violation of the Code of Conduct.
The Disciplinary Committee will have an obligation to the team and the University to thoroughly investigate the alleged violation.
At the end of the Committees investigation the player in question will be recalled to meet with the committee at which time a decision will be announced and appropriate sanctions made against the Player as deemed necessary by the Committee .
The Disciplinary Committee will be populated by the following elected team members: The Club President and the Club Captains. The Committee may appoint up to three additional members on an as needed basis.
Penalties
Minor offence: Failure to abide by simple team rules.
1st occurrence: Fitness task assigned by the Captains.
2nd occurrence: Team fitness task assigned by the Coach.
Repeat offender Game ban decided by the Committee.
Moderate offence: Fighting, arguing, refusal to follow instructions, alcohol related issues.
1st occurrence: Team fitness task assigned by the Coach
2nd occurrence: Game ban decided by the Committee
Repeat offender: Season long ban, possible removal from Club
Major offence: Causing injury to oneself or others, property damage, any behavioral issue that reflects poorly on the team or major breech of team contract.
1st occurrence: Multi game ban, possible removal from the Club
2nd occurrence: Year long ban, possible removal from the Club
Repeat offender: Removal from Club
