TJ Clare, April 2010

R.O.P.E.S. Respect Officials Players Enjoyment Skills TJ Clare, April 2010

RESPECT A foundation of respect is concreted by the rules Responsible, Encouraging, Supportive Positive, Enabling, Considerate, Tolerant behaviour is key and permeates through the rules TJ Clare, April 2010

Officials The Rules are enforced by officials who use them as guidelines to ensure safe play with maximum advantage within the code of the game. They rules are also a reference point when more serious disciplinary actions have to be taken TJ Clare, April 2010

Players The rules of the games allow players to excel within the code following the rules to attain maximum advantage. The rules of the game are there to protect the players from both teams TJ Clare, April 2010

Enjoyment The rules of the game allow for enjoyment of the games as much as possible This enjoyment stretches from players and officials to spectators, urging each group of participants to participate and be life long followers TJ Clare, April 2010

Skills The rules of the games enable each player to develop their skills This is particularly emphasised in the juvenile area where skill development is paramount for consistent participation, enjoyment and success of the games TJ Clare, April 2010

The Importance of the rules of the games R.O.P.E.S. “ Nothing’s better than the wind to your back, the sun in front of you, and your friends beside you” Aaron Douglas Trimble TJ Clare, April 2010