Oakmeadians RFC In e Heart Of Bournemouth A Community Club for 50 years A Community Club for 50 years OAKMEADIANS RFC LTD ACORNS PARENT HANDBOOK 2013/14 Oakmeadians Rugby Football club is situated at Meyrick Park in the heart of Bournemouth and prides itself on being a family-friendly Rugby club. We have a modern club-house with an extensive balcony overlooking two excellent pitches and a large floodlit training area, all in a woodland setting. As well as a refurbished kitchen area in our main clubhouse there are also 4 changing rooms with individual showers and a physio room. Our Club comprises of 3 competitive senior mens teams, playing in Dorset & W ilts Leagues. A ladies team competing in South West Championship and our Touch section are the first 02 Touch Base in Dorset & W ilts. ese teams are complemented by a thriving junior section appropriately named the Acorns with over 300 children between the ages of 5 & 18 playing regularly each week. In 2012/13 we developed a new section called the little bears for children aged 3 to 5. Last season we were the first club in Dorset & W ilts to be awarded whole club accreditation. We have also gained Natwest rugby force funding and Family friendly accreditation .
Sign up to Oakmeadians RFC and socialise with your team members. The BBQ will
be going and music on till late!
September 1st - Acorns Membership sign up day & BBQ
September 21st & 22nd - McMillan Coffee Morning
Coffee morning and cake sale including raffle and guess the weight of the fruit cake!
Saturday 5th October - VP and Partners lunch
Lunch is served for all our Life members, VP's and Partners, all members that
advertise with us are also welcome to eat, drink and watch our 1st & 2nd XV's play!
Friday 8th November - Pudding Club
Vote on your favourite from six delicious puddings.
Saturday 14th December - Oaks Christmas Party
More tinsel than you can shake your bauble at! Join in our Christmas party with
festive drinks, food and disco, just don't forget your christmas jumper!
Saturday 28th December - Turkey Tag
Saturday 25th January - Adult Quiz Night
Its the return of the annual Oaks ’Adult Quiz’, Not for the faint-hearted!
Sunday 9th February - Youth meal & social
Saturday15th February - Volunteers Lunch
8th March - Ladies Day
W ives, Girlfriends, Mothers, and Friends are all invited to the annual Ladies Day
An opportunity to glam up and enjoy pre-meal drinks followed by a 3 course lunch!
Friday 28th March - Pig Racing
A fantastic night for all the family, bet on the pig you want to win and cheer as
they cross the line!
5th & 6th April - Burliegh Travel Tournament
10th May - End of Season Dinner
Keep in touch with social media and your team manager
for up and coming events!
COACHES CODE OF GOOD CONDUCT.
This code of conduct is as set out by the Dorset and Wilts RFU.In rugby union, coaches and young players should:
• Recognise the importance of fun and enjoyment when coaching young players.• Understand that most learning is achieved through doing.• Appreciate the needs of the player before the needs of the sport.• Be a positive role model – think what that implies.• Keep winning and losing in perspective, encourage young players to behave
with dignity in all circumstances.• Respect all referees and the decision they make (remember it could be you
refereeing next week) and ensure that the players recognise that they must do the same. Provide positive verbal feedback in a constructive and encouraging manner, to all young players, both during coaching sessions and games
In rugby union, coaches and young players must:• Provide experiences, which are matched to the young player’s ages and abilities,
as well as their physical and mental development.• Ensure all youngsters are coached in a safe environment with adequate 1st aid
readily to hand.• Avoid the overplaying of the best players, by using a squad system, which gives
everybody a satisfactory amount of playing time.• Never allow a player to train or play when injured.• Ensure good supervision of young players, both on and off the field.• Recognise that young players should never be exposed to extremes of heat,
cold, or unacceptable risk of injury.• Develop an awareness of nutrition as part of an overall education in lifestyle
management.• Recognise that it is illegal for young players under 18 to drink alcohol.• Ensure that their knowledge and coaching strategies are up to date and in line
with rfu philosophy.• Be aware of, and abide by the policies and procedures outlined in the ruff
policies and procedures for the welfare of young people in rugby union.
PARENTS CODE OF GOOD CONDUCT.This code of conduct is as set out by the Dorset and Wilts RFU
Parents are encouraged to:
• Be familiar with the coaching and training programme in order that you can ensure that your child is fully involved and the coaches are aware of their availability.
• Be familiar with the teaching and coaching methods used by observing the sessions which your child participates.
• Be aware that the club has a duty to care and therefore, where appropriate, assist coaches with the supervision of the young players, particularly where numbers are large and there is a need to transport youngsters to away games.
• Be involved with club activities and share expertise.• Share concerns, if you have them, with club officials.• Be familiar with the good coaches code, in particular,• It is important that parents support coaches in instilling these virtues.Parents should:• Remember that young people play rugby for their enjoyment not that of the
parents.• Encourage young people to play – do not force them.• Focus on the young player’s efforts rather than winning or losing.• Be realistic about the young players abilities do not push them towards a
level that they are not capable of achieving.• Provide positive verbal feedback both in training and during the game.• Remember that persistent negative messages will adversely affect the players
and referees performance and attitude.• Always support the rugby club in their efforts to eradicate loud coarse and
abusive behaviour from the game.• Remember young people learn much by example.• Always show appreciation of good play by all young players both from your
own club and the opposition.• Respect decisions made by the match officials and encourage the young
players to do likewise.
PLAYERS GOOD CODE OF CONDUCT.
This code of conduct is as set out by the Dorset and Wilts RFU.
Players are encouraged to:• Recognise and appreciate the efforts made by coaches, parents, match
officials and administrators in providing the opportunity for you to play the game and enjoy the rugby environment.
• Understand the values of loyalty and commitment to adults and team mates.
• Recognise that every young player has a right to expect their involvement in rugby to be safe and free from all types of abuse.
• Understand that if an individual or group of young players feel they are not being treated in a manner that is acceptable, then they have the right to tell an adult either at the rugby club or outside of the game.
Players should:• Play because they want to and not to please coaches or parents.• Remember that skill development, fun and enjoyment are the most
important part of the game.• Be attentive at all training and coaching sessions.• Work equally hard for yourself and your team both will benefit.• Recognise good play by all players on your team and by your
opponents.• Be a sportsman, win or lose.• Play to the laws of the game and accept, without question, all referees
decisions.• Control your emotions verbal or physical abuse of team mates,
opponents or match officials is not acceptable.• Treat all players as you would like to be treated. Do not interfere with
bully or take advantage of any player.
MATCH DAY CODE OF CONDUCT.
Whenever you are representing Oakmeadians you are expected to conduct yourself in an appropriate manner.
Whenever you are travelling to and from matches you are expected to wear the club clothing designated by your age group.
Club shirt and tie, smart black trousers and shoes (No 1’s) are to be worn after matches, for youth section and kit designated by your age group for mini/midi
section.
When representing Oakmeadians in a match you are expected to wear the correct Club shirt, shorts and socks. At matches please arrive on time with all of your kit in
a clean condition.
On the field of play never question the referee’s decisions, no matter how much your patience may be strained. Also remember; never question the decisions of
referees in public.
After a match, whatever the result, you are expected to shake hands with the opposition and match officials.
Players must join in after matches in the clubhouse and should stay until your opponents have left.
YOUTH SECTION PLAYERS MUST TAKE A TURN IN HELPING WITH THE RUNNING OF THE CLUB, I.E. SWEEPING THE CHANGING ROOMS
AFTER YOUR MATCH, HELPING TIDY THE CLUB HOUSE AFTER YOUR OPPONENTS HAVE LEFT, TAKING A TURN ON SENIORS HOME
MATCHES SETTING OUT PITCHES SELLING PROGRAMMES ETC WHEN REQUESTED TO DO SO BY YOUR TEAM MANAGER.
Your conduct when representing Oakmeadians reflects on the Club. You are reminded that the Disciplinary Committee has the power to suspend or expel any
member from the Club whose conduct they deem contrary to the welfare or well-being of the Club or other members.
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