Governance

At Bournemouth Rugby, we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment where everyone — from our youngest Lion Cubs to our senior players, coaches, volunteers, and supporters — can enjoy the game and feel valued as part of our community.

Our approach to governance ensures that all aspects of welfare, behaviour, and conduct across the club are managed with transparency, fairness, and care. This includes our safeguarding practices, disciplinary processes, complaints procedures, and our club-wide Code of Conduct.

We are proud to uphold the core values of Rugby Union:
Teamwork • Respect • Enjoyment • Discipline • Sportsmanship

These values guide everything we do — on and off the field — and form the foundation of our governance framework.

The safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children, young people, and vulnerable adults are our top priority.
Bournemouth Rugby is fully committed to the RFU Safeguarding Policy, ensuring every participant can enjoy rugby in a positive and supportive environment, free from abuse or neglect.

If you have a concern about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult, please contact:

Club Safeguarding Officer
📞 Sian Reid – 07746 717715

Assistant Safeguarding Officer
📞 Paul Harding – 07737 975008

You can also contact the CB Safeguarding Manager or the RFU Safeguarding Team directly.

👉View our page on safegarding here or download our full policy:
Bournemouth Rugby Safeguarding Policy 2025/26 (PDF)

Bournemouth Rugby’s Disciplinary and Complaints Procedures apply across all areas of the club — from Youth & Minis through to Senior rugby.

These procedures outline how we address both on-field and off-field matters, ensuring that all acts of indiscipline, complaints, or grievances are managed fairly, proportionately, and in confidence, in line with RFU Regulations and best practice.

While we aim to resolve most issues informally, where a formal investigation is required, our structured three-stage complaints process ensures clarity, transparency, and consistency throughout.

👉 View documents:

Youth & Minis Disciplinary Procedure 2025/26

Senior Disciplinary Procedure 2025/26

Bournemouth Rugby fully supports the principles of whistleblowing as part of our good governance process.
We encourage all players, coaches, parents, and members to raise any concerns about poor practice, misconduct, or behaviour that goes against our club values.

Concerns can be raised confidentially with any club officer or submitted in writing to the Club Chair or Y&M Chair.
Anonymous reports are treated with equal seriousness, although investigation may be limited without further information.

Our Code of Conduct sets out the standards of behaviour expected from everyone involved with Bournemouth Rugby — players, parents, coaches, officials, and spectators.

We are committed to fostering a culture that:

- Promotes respect, inclusion, and team spirit

- Is free from abuse, discrimination, or harm

- Encourages everyone to act as positive role models and uphold the RFU Core Values

Read the Bournemouth Rugby Code of Conduct

Through strong governance, Bournemouth Rugby ensures that:

Every participant has a safe and enjoyable rugby experience

Concerns and complaints are handled fairly, confidentially, and consistently

The club remains accountable, transparent, and true to the values of the game

Together, we can continue to build a rugby community that represents the very best of our sport — both on and off the pitch.