Colonials Player's Code

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Colonials Player's Code
Topic Started: Apr 17 2009, 12:55 PM (245 Views)
cheesecake	Apr 17 2009, 12:55 PM Post #1
Match Secretary Posts: 983 Group: E-Committee Member #17 Joined: June 23, 2006	To: The Members of the Rochester Colonials Rugby Football Club Subject: Expectation of Colonial Conduct Colonials, The Executive Board, Captains and Coaches would like to express our pleasure and excitement regarding the progress our club has made this spring, both on and off the pitch. On the field, our numbers at practices have been great, we've added some excellent players to our team, and we put forth a solid efforts in our matches thus far. We have an ambitious spring season in front of us, and the team has a great balance of experienced veterans and phenomenal young stars that will be the future of this club soon enough. Off the field, we've hosted the Collegiate Upstates tournament, we've secured a new sponsor in the Angry Duck, and there are some major plans in the works. Every Colonial should be proud of the progress they have helped the club make. With all the positive growth we've seen over the past few months, it's more important than ever to make sure we don't lose this forward momentum. For this reason, we are introducing this Expectation of Colonial Conduct in order to curb any behavior and/or activities that would threaten the reputations of the club as well as those individuals who have worked so hard throughout the club's history to put the Colonials where we are right now. Simply put: while representing the club or when at Colonial-sponsored events, behavior that could result in USA Rugby or NYS Rugby disciplinary sanctions, legal action against the club, or legal action against any members within cannot be tolerated. Examples of this behavior include, but is not limited to: - verbal or physical abuse towards others - theft, destruction or purposeful damage of any club, host or sponsors' property - Illegal or illicit drug use on or within the surrounding areas* of Colonials-sponsored facilities during any Colonials event such as practice, matches (home or away), or Colonials-sponsored social functions (home or away) Surrounding areas include housing complexes, schools, woods and/or parking lots adjacent to the field/building - any other behavior deemed to negatively affect the good name and reputation of the Colonials Any club member, including captains, executive committee members, coaches, and social members whose behavior puts the club at risk will be asked to discuss the situation and its effects with the current serving executive board as well as club captains and club coaches. We want to be absolutely clear that we make no judgments on any player regarding their activities and behaviors on their own time. This is a proactive statement to ensure the future of the Rochester Colonials. We promote a feeling of togetherness and fun but we must also conduct ourselves with class and respect when representing the club so we can continue to provide the best possible rugby experience for all Colonials past, present and future. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please do not hesitate to contact any member of the Executive Board. Sincerely, The Rochester Colonials RFC Executive Board, Captains and Coaches Edited by cheesecake*, Apr 23 2009, 10:40 AM.



cheesecake	Apr 23 2009, 10:41 AM Post #2
Match Secretary Posts: 983 Group: E-Committee Member #17 Joined: June 23, 2006	All club members please read.



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