Remember that children and young people play for enjoyment as well as competition.

• Remember that your behaviour may affect not only your child but the other children and young people participating.

• Stay outside the field of play and in the Spectator's Area (where provided)

• Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour.

• Always respect the match officials' decisions. Applaud effort and good play as well as success.

• Let the coaches do their job and not confuse the players or athletes by telling them what to do.

• Encourage the players and athletes to respect the opposition and match officials.

• Never criticise a player or athlete for making a mistake. Remember that mistakes are important part of learning and wellbeing.

• Pass on any concerns that you have about the wellbeing of a child or young person to a club official.

If you have any concerns about the wellbeing of a child or young person at the club, you can contact Melrose Rugby’s Child Welfare Protection Officers via email at cpo@melroserugby.org.

You can also contact Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport on 0141 419 1156 or Children 1st Parentline on 0800 00 28 22 33.