NSWRL Junior League Respect Rounds

All involved in this great game need to demonstrate the highest levels of respect for those around them. The NSWRL Junior League Respect Rounds involves all coaches, referees and players demonstrating actions of “Respect” by wearing armbands and shaking hands before the start of matches during the NSWRL Junior League Respect Rounds (4th – 5th June and 18th and 19th June 2016).

Coaches
During the NSWRL Junior League Respect Rounds (4th – 5th June and 18th and 19th June 2016) all coaches of a team are required to meet on the field, with the players, and shake hands with the referee prior to kick off.

In addition to this all coaches are to wear a “Respect” armband identifying them as the leader, demonstrating they believe in and display the core values as a coach. Being responsible for:

Coaches Pledge
I pledge to put the well-being of the players in my care first and refuse to use fear or intimidation to “motivate” them

I pledge to do my best to teach not only the skills of the game but also teamwork, sportsmanship and respect for others

I will coach all players to play fair, always within the games rules, and respect the decisions of all Match Officials

I pledge to always respect the rich history, traditions and spirt of rugby league

I will encourage the parents and supporters of my players to exhibit positive behaviours and appreciate the efforts of both team

Players
Players across Sydney during the NSWRL Junior League Respect Rounds (4th – 5th June and 18th and 19th June 2016) are required to meet on the field, line up opposite to each other and shake hands prior to kick off. By doing this the players are not only demonstrating their desire to adhere to and respect the game but display the following values:

Players Pledge
I pledge to always display leadership, integrity, balance, respect and true sense of sportsmanship

I pledge that I will always play within the rules and encourage my fellow players to do the same

I pledge to respect the rich history, traditions and spirt of Rugby League

I pledge to always respect the decision made by the match officials

I pledge to display control and to respect opponents, coaches officials and spectators

Referees
During the NSWRL Junior League Respect Rounds (4th – 5th June and 18th and 19th June 2016) all match officials and referees are required to meet on the field, alongside the players and shake hands with the coach prior to kick off. By doing this the referees and match officials are not only demonstrating their desire to adhere too and respect the game but display the following
values:

Referees Pledge
I pledge to always display leadership, integrity, balance, respect and true sense of sportsmanship

I pledge that I will always referee within the rules and not display any bias

I pledge to respect the rich history, traditions and spirt of Rugby League

I pledge to always respect the opinion of the captains and coaches

I pledge to display control and to respect the players, coaches and spectators

Main Points
· Armbands to be provided by the NSWRL – for Coaches ONLY

· Armbands must be worn by all coaches, in all teams, across all games during the NSWRL Junior League Respect Rounds (4th – 5th June and 18th and 19th June 2016).

· All coaches, referees and players will be emailed their pledge prior to the weekend in an EDM, thanking them in advance for their involvement in this round

· All players, coaches and referees must walk out onto the field prior to all games, line up opposite each other and shake hands during the NSWRL Junior League Respect Round (4th – 5th June and 18th and 19th June 2016).

· Its encouraged for clubs, associations and districts to take as many photos as possible, sharing on their social media platforms promoting this great initiative

· At the end of every communication either shared on social media or on a website including being sent via email or SMS, please ensure you finish the message with the hashtags #letthemplay and #respect as well as tagging the NSWRL on twitter using the handle @NSWRL or tagging our Facebook page in your post (NSWRL or NSW Blues).