Darlington Mowden Park Rugby Football Club (DMPRFC) is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the well being of all its members. The club believes that it is important that players, coaches, administrators, and parents/carers associated with the club should, at all times, show respect; they are encouraged to be open at all times and to share any concerns or complaints that they have about any aspect of the club with our Safegaurding Protection Officer.

As a parent/carer you are expected to abide by the following Code of Conduct:

• Encourage your child to learn the rules and play within them.
• Teach positive sporting attitudes and the value of team work.
• Discourage unfair play and arguing with officials.
• Help your child to recognise good performance, not just results.
• Never force your child to take part in sport, it must be your child's choice with your consent.
• Set a good example by recognising fair play and applauding the good performances of both teams.
• Encourage and support all team members.
• Congratulate your child regardless of the result.
• Never punish or belittle a child for losing or making mistakes.
• Publicly accept officials' judgements.
• Support your child's involvement and help him / her to enjoy their sport.
• Promote participation in sport for fun.
• Use correct and proper language at all times.
• Ensure that all using the clubs facilities are full members of DMPRFC.
• Treat others, as you would like them to treat you.