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Hamilton Hornets Code of Conduct

At the Hamilton Hornets Rugby Club, our Code of Conduct is the cornerstone of what makes us a welcoming and inclusive community both on and off the field. By upholding principles of respect, fairness, and integrity, we ensure that rugby is played in a safe, disciplined, and supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Whether it’s respecting match officials, fostering camaraderie in the clubhouse, or giving our all at practice, every member plays a role in promoting the values that define our club. Our commitment to these standards not only protects the reputation of the game but also strengthens our bond as a team and community, creating a space where players, supporters, and visitors feel valued and embraced.

Game Play:

The purpose of the Hamilton Hornets Rugby Club's Code of Conduct is to detail a set of guidelines for expected behaviour which all members of the Hamilton Hornets Rugby Club are to observe. The Hamilton Hornets Rugby Football Club subscribes to the Code of Conduct as detailed in Rugby Ontario’s Disciple Regulations. All Hamilton Hornets members and associates:

  • must ensure that the Game is played and conducted in accordance with the principles of disciplined and sporting behaviour and in a safe and proper environment and must acknowledge that it is not sufficient to rely solely upon the Match Officials to maintain those principles or environment

  • shall cooperate in ensuring that the Laws of the Game are upheld

  • shall accept and observe the authority of all Match Officials

  • shall not engage in any conduct or activity on or off the field of play that may impair public confidence or that may bring the reputation of the Game into disrepute

  • shall actively promote and protect the reputation of the game

  • shall not abuse, threaten or intimidate any teammate/clubmate, match official, spectator, organizer, or player, whether on or off the field of play

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Clubhouse:

Furthermore, the additional guidelines detailed below are expected of all club members and associates off the field. All Hamilton Hornets members and associates:

  • shall respect club members’ human rights and liberties

  • shall be courteous and hospitable to all visitors

  • maintain the clubhouse, washrooms, kitchen, and storage shed in good order

  • shall contribute to the weekly cleaning activities of the clubhouse and team kits

  • shall not wear cleats or other dirty footwear inside the club

  • shall not participate in any illegal or illicit behaviour on club property, sponsors' property, or while in club colours.

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Practice Nights:

Lastly, the following guidelines detailed below are expected of all Hamilton Hornet players on practice nights.  All Hamilton Hornets players:

  • shall respect the coaches

  • shall be punctual for all practices and matches

  • shall complete training exercises to the best of your ability

  • shall take initiative and assist in the preparation and clean up of practice equipment

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