Role of the Club

The primary role of the Blackrock National Hurling Club is to ensure that the players are encouraged to learn and play the game of hurling, in a safe and friendly environment. All players are encouraged to participate in a “Rockies” hurling team, make friends and have fun.

In addition, the development of the player’s interpersonal and social skills is also considered important. Participating as a “Rocky,” should be a creative and positive experience, in the development of each individual.

Code of Good Behaviour

The code of good behaviour outlines briefly the rules and procedures, which should be observed by young “Rockies.” Adherence to the code should ensure that everyone will enjoy his involvement with the Blackrock National Hurling Club. The rules are as follows:

GENERAL

1. Mutual respect, courtesy and honesty are required of everyone in the Club.

2. All “Rockies” must be registered as members of the Club, on an annual basis.

3. “Rockies” must show respect for their teammates, coaches, Club officials, parents, guardians, visitors and opponents.

4. “Rockies” must respect Club property and should have regard for their own and the personal belongings of others.

5. Loitering around the outside of the Club premises, pavilion and car park so as to cause offence to other members or the public, at any time is forbidden.

6. Absolutely no hurling and ball playing is allowed near the pavilion at any time.

7. Members are expected to show the highest standards of behaviour at all times. Crude or offensive language or racist comments are not acceptable.

8. Bullying of any kind will not be tolerated.

9. “Rockies” act as ambassadors for the Club and should behave accordingly on all occasions, especially on away trips.

Playing Code

Þ “Rockies” must play at all times by the spirit and rules of hurling.

Þ The reasons for playing are to improve your skills, enjoy yourself, to have fun.

Þ All “Rockies” are required to wear full-face guard hurling helmets, at all times. This is now

compulsory.

Þ No photographic equipment (including picture mobile phones) is allowed in the

dressing rooms.

Þ “Rockies” must practice self-discipline, respect opponents and never argue with the referee’s decisions.

Þ Be committed - but fair and play the ball at all times.

Þ After the match, shake hands with your opponents; thank the referee, compliment team mates and thank your coaches.

When you win do so with humility – when you lose do so with dignity.

Remember you cannot win all the time.

Disciplinary Procedures

1. Each coach is responsible for discipline within his / her group. The coach or coaches speaking directly with the player can deal with minor breaches of the Code of Good Behaviour.

2. If misbehaviour continues, the coach should report the matter to the child protection officer of the Blackrock Juvenile and Primary Committees, who may speak to the player or may notify his parents / guardians verbally or in writing of the difficulty.

3. If no meaningful improvement occurs, the Juvenile and Primary Committees can impose a range of sanctions up to and including suspension of the player for a period of time from club activities. The player and his parents / guardians will be informed in writing of the sanctions imposed.

4. If misbehaviour continues the Juvenile and Primary Committees may withdraw membership from, or refuse further membership, to the individual.

5. The Juvenile and Primary Committees reserve the right to suspend an individual for a single serious breach of this Code of Good Behaviour.

6. Personal hearings will be granted to the player and / or his parents / guardians at all stages by the Juvenile and Primary Committees, if sought or required.

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