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Rugby Union is a sport that involves physical contact. Any sport involving physical contact has inherent dangers. It is very important that players play the game in accordance with the Laws of the Game and be mindful of the safety of themselves and others. It is the responsibility of those who coach or teach the game to ensure that players are prepared in a manner which ensures compliance with the Laws of the Game and in accordance with safe practices.
It is the duty of the match officials to apply fairly all the Laws of the Game in every match except when an experimental law has been authorised by the World Rugby Council. It is the duty of BC Rugby and its sub‐unions to ensure that the Game at every level is conducted in accordance with disciplined and sporting behaviour. This principle cannot be upheld solely by the match officials; its observance also rests on BC Rugby and its affiliated bodies and clubs.
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DISCIPLINE COMMITTEE MEMBERS
The Discipline Committee meets every second Wednesday while leagues are in play. Additional meetings will be scheduled as necessary during the playoffs.
The BC Rugby Discipline Committee Members are as follows:
- Chair: Dave Pue
- VIRU Rep: Mel Jones
- At Large: Luke Dineley
- At Large: Scott McCann
- At Large: Darren Munro
- At Large: Chris Seyler
- BCRRS Rep: Dave Smortchevsky
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS
Discipline Policy
It is the responsibility of those who coach or teach the game to ensure that players are prepared in a manner which ensures compliance with the Laws of the Game and in accordance with safe practices.
Learn MoreWorld Rugby Sanctions For Foul Play – Seniors
Detailing the process of dealing with any act of foul play which results in contact with the head that shall result in at least a mid-range sanction.
Learn MoreWorld Rugby Sanctions For Foul Play – Age-Grade
Detailing the process of dealing with any act of foul play which results in contact with the head that shall result in at least a mid-range sanction.
Learn MoreAppeals Policy
This document sets out the policy and procedure for an appeal by a member of BC Rugby in any category of membership of a decision that directly affects them. It provides for an internal process and, in some cases, a final external process.
Learn MoreAppendix A: Notice of Appeal
Click here to download the Appendix A: Notice of Appeal Form.
Learn MoreHEARING RESULTS
The BC Rugby Code of Conduct aims to provide a safe, positive, and inclusive environment within BC Rugby and all of BC Rugby’s programs, competitions, events and activities.
Section 21 of the BC Rugby Discipline Policy outlines the definition of a Game for the Purposes of Discipline. All non- league games must be approved by the Discipline Chair to count towards a suspension. Section 21.4 outlines the procedure to receive approval of non-league games (exhibition games, representative games and tournaments) to count towards a suspension.
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