VALUES STATEMENT
Welcome to the Western District Rugby Club. We’re delighted to have you join the Wests Lions family. Being part of our community is a special privilege, and to ensure we all continue to enjoy it, all members are required to uphold our club values during all rugby and rugby related activities. Together, we create a supportive and positive environment for everyone.
Our Values
RESPECT, INCLUSION and TEAMWORK
Treat everyone with utmost respect both on and off the field, including opponents, officials, and anyone else involved with the game of rugby. Work together as a team and show loyalty to your teammates, coaches, club members, team and support personnel, and volunteers. We celebrate and embrace all individuals, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, or any other personal characteristic.
DISCIPLINE and INTEGRITY
Be honest, play fair, and adhere to the rules while always maintaining self-control. Prioritise the club’s and your team’s interests. Take pride in caring for club equipment and property. Always fulfill your financial obligations to the club promptly, including paying registration fees, and, where applicable, bond, rent, and utilities.
PASSION
Bring passion and enthusiasm to every aspect of the game, embracing the emotional connection it fosters. Celebrate the sense of belonging to our club and the wider rugby family.
MEANINGS
Rugby activities include club matches, trial matches and training.
Rugby-related activities include social functions and events organised and run by the club.
Team personnel include team managers and assistant team managers.
Support personnel include doctors, physiotherapists, trainers and strappers.
Officials include referees, assistant referees, ground marshals and field marshals.
NON-COMPLIANCE
Failure to uphold these values will likely result in any, or all, of the following:
A formal warning from the club and direction to cease the behaviour that does not align with these values.
A direction to make amends (such as an apology) for your behaviour if it has impacted others.
Suspension from playing rugby for the club.
Expulsion from the club.