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R.O.P.E.S.RespectOfficialsPlayers

EnjoymentSkills

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RESPECT• A foundation of respect is

concreted by the rules

•Responsible, Encouraging,

Supportive Positive, Enabling,

Considerate, Tolerant

behaviour is key and

permeates through the rulesTJ 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

takenTJ 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 teamsTJ 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 followersTJ 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

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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