Wests requires that all of its players, officials and supporters:

1. Treat all people within the club, match officials and opposition teams with respect and not perform any act that would bring the club or themselves into disrepute.
2. Refrain from language and behaviours that could be considered abusive, disrespectful, racist or discriminatory.
3. Respect and support referees unreservedly
4. Dress appropriately to suit the occasion
5. Adopt a sensible and responsible attitude to alcohol consumption
6. Take pride and spirit in the club
7. Ensure home games are inclusive and welcoming to all participants.
8. Bring to the Club’s attention an offending person if the Code of Conduct or Policies are being breached.

Wests requires that all of its players:

1. Are bound by the WR/RA/QRU Code of Conduct

2. Will seek opportunity to play at the highest level

3. Are ready to commence training at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled training time

4. Are to dress neatly and tidily at home and away games

5. Are available to warm up (after strapping) at least 45 minutes prior to the scheduled game time

6. Must communicate promptly to team management for lateness or unavailability for training/games

7. Will not deliberately place a player in danger of serious injury

8. Will follow the reasonable directives of team management (particularly in relation to benching)

1. All players must be registered and paid in full by the first trial game. This is to cover RA and QRU levies and insurance
2. Players that have not paid cannot take the field.
3. Players can make repayment plans via “buy now pay later” and the player financial commitment is to the finance company.
4. If the player has not paid they will be listed as ineligible to play.
5. Any coach or manager who allows any un-registered players to participant in a game, will be deemed to have breached the Club Policies. The coach or manager will need to “show cause” to the Board if they wish to continue in the role. Most importantly if coaches and managers allow unregistered (and therefore un-insured players) to take the field they become liable for any injury to the player and run the risk of legal claims from the player and the club.
6. All coaches, managers and club officials must be registered on Rugby Explorer before the commencement of any club activities.
   

All members, players, coaches, managers and supporters are to care for and respect the facilities, equipment, assets and precinct provided by Wests and other competitor or community rugby Clubs.

1. For home day matches the dressing room must be left empty after players have changed for their game. Do not leave bags or valuables in the dressing room.
2. Teams should not re-enter the dressing room until the next team has run on.
3. It is suggested that all players take their bags and place neatly together at the reserves bench for home games (or in a common spot on the No. 2 field).
4. Ensure the dressing room is left tidy for the next Wests team that is scheduled to change.
5. For away games, please follow the same process in the opposition’s dressing room and pay the opposition the courtesy of leaving the rooms tidy with rubbish placed in bins.
6. All strapping and other rubbish must be placed into bins provided within the Club.
   

1. Premier Grade is the priority team, followed by Colts 1, then reserve Grade and so on down the grades.
2. All teams will be selected by their respective coaches.
3. All players are to make themselves available for selection in higher grades.
4. A “fresh reserve” is a player that has not played in any prior or lower grade
   game on the day of a Premier Grade game. The Premier Grade Coach reserves the right to play fresh reserves in the Premier Grade Team with the number being agreed each week in consultation with the General Manager and/or the appointed
   Board Member.
5. Consideration must be given to “fresh reserves” playing consecutive games as a “fresh reserve” and receiving minimal game time. It is encouraged that should this transpire, the player should start in a lower grade on limited minutes in the following weeks and bench for the team that they were a “fresh reserve” for previously.
6. Colts 1 players are not to be a “fresh reserve” for grades. They are available for selection to bench for grades however only after starting for Colts, and playing for a period agreed between Grades and Colts Coaches.
7. All selection criteria may be altered at the discretion of the General Manager
   and/or the appointed Board Member following a Coaches request.
8. Selection criteria (assuming a player is financial) is based on training attendance and prior match performance.
   
9. Players should make themselves available for benching for higher grades. It should be noted that benching does not automatically guarantee game time in the higher
   grade.
10. In the event of a “dispute” (not of selection but in relation to the guidelines) the matter will be mediated by the General Manager or a nominated Board member(s) of the Club.
11. All coaches will have responsibility for selecting players on the above criteria and policies.

1. The Club holds a Liquor License which is under the control of the Office of Liquor and Gaming. Under no circumstances will alcohol be allowed to be brought onto the premises or into the precinct by members, players, coaches, managers, volunteers, supporters or visitors.

2. The Club has approval to prepare and serve food under the Brisbane City Council food regulations. It is prohibited to bring food and beverage into the Club by members, players, coaches, managers, volunteers, supporters or visitors.

3. End of year break up functions (or “Mad Monday” celebrations) are not permitted within the Club or the surrounding Precinct.

 4. All functions whether within the Club or the Precinct must get prior approval by the Board.

5. Members, players, coaches, managers, volunteers, supporters and visitors should be familiar with the Policies of Wests and the Policies of WR, RA, QRU, QSRU, QRRA. (Ignorance is not an appeal excuse)

6. Wests has a “Chain of Command” procedure in place and so players, members, coaches, managers and supporters should not contact the Governing Bodies (QRU/RA etc)
directly. All contact to the Governing bodies must be directed through the Wests Board.

7. The Club holds the intellectual property under “Western Districts Rugby Football Club” “Wests Bulldogs Rugby” and “Wests Rugby” and the Bulldog logo associated with these names. Under no circumstances should these names or logo be used by any individual or group without the written permission of the Board in any publication, media, signage, naming or merchandise.

 8. All incoming revenue for teams or
individuals from any sponsors or individuals is deemed revenue for the Club. Players, coaches, managers, members and supporters should not gain any financial benefit for themselves or their teams

 9. All sponsorship revenue for teams or
individuals from any sponsors or individuals is deemed revenue for the Club. Teams, Players, coaches, managers, members and supporters should not purchase apparel or team kit without the approval of the Board.

10. Wests has exclusive supply agreements with apparel and equipment wholesales. Players, coaches, members, managers and supporters cannot order apparel or equipment without the written approval of the Board