"Don't be a Duck" - continuing to improve the junior rugby environment at Noosa Dolphins
To all junior clubs and visitors to the Noosa Dolphins, Rugby Club,
The Dolphins are known for creating a welcoming, enjoyable, calm and safe environment for junior rugby, and as part of continually improving what we do, we have implemented Don’t be a Duck.
What is Don’t be a Duck?Don’t be a Duck is a simple message that we can use with each other to remind each other about expected behaviour when at Noosa Rugby. You’ll see signs around our ground reminding you – Don’t be a Duck.
We all have permissionIf someone is not behaving in an appropriate manner, we all have permission to tap each other on the shoulder and say “Don’t be a Duck”.
What DO we expect?> Smile and say “hello”> Enjoy watching your child play> Applaud and cheer good play> Enjoy something from our canteen > Enjoy good conversation and a bit of banter with other supportersQuick tip: sometimes the best support is to say and do nothing at all – we call it 'silent support' – just watch and enjoy
We DO NOT have time for…> Applauding player errors> Taunting and jeering and intimidating players> Yelling at the referee> Intimidating music> Abusive language
Stuff this! I’ll do what I want!If supporters (or coaches for that matter) can’t behave in an appropriate manner then expect consequences ranging from a tap on the shoulder – “Don’t be a Duck” – through to the match being halted, rescheduled and groups being banned from Noosa Dolphins.
Visiting coaches and visiting officials have a special role to play in creating the right environment in that they are responsible for the behaviour of their team and their team’s supporters; coaches should expect to manage the behaviour of their supporters.
We look forward to welcoming all guests to enjoy junior rugby with us.