our code of conduct

It is important that everyone behaves themselves when playing football. As a player you have a big part to play. All players need to follow and agree to the FA’s Respect Code of Conduct.

• Always do my best, even if we are losing or the other team is stronger.
• Play fairly – I will not cheat, complain or waste time.
• Never be rude to my team-mates, the referee, the other team, spectators or my coach/manager.
• Always do what the referee tells me.
• Shake hands with the referee and the other team at the end of a game.
• Listen to my coach/team manager and respect what he says.
• Talk to someone I trust, for example my parents or the Club Welfare Officer, if I am unhappy about anything at my club.

I understand that if I do not follow the code, action may be taken.

We all have a responsibility to promote high standard of behaviour in the game. Play your part and observe the FA’s Respect Code of Conduct for spectators and parents at all times.
I will:-

• Remain outside the field of play and behind the designated spectators’ area (where provided).
• Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour.
• Always respect the match officials decisions.
• Applaud effort and good play as well as success.
• Remember that the children play for FUN.
• Let the coaches do their job and not confuse the players by telling them what to do.
• Encourage the players to respect the opposition and match officials.
• Never criticise a player for making a mistake – mistakes are part of learning.
• Not smoke at pitch side whilst the game is in progress.
• Ensure that permission is received from both teams before taking any photographs or video.

I understand that breaches of the code may result in action being taken by my Club and/or the County FA and/or the FA.

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Club representatives have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game. The FA’s Respect campaign is aimed at tackling unacceptable behaviour across the whole game.

On and off the field I will:-

• Show respect to others involved in the game, including match officials, opposition managers, coaches, officials and spectators.
• Adhere to the Laws of the Game.
• Display and promote high standards of behaviour.
• Always respect the match officials’ decisions.
• Never enter the field of play without the referee’s permission.
• Never engage in public criticism of the match officials.
• Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour.
• Not smoke at pitch side whilst the game is in progress.

When working with players I will:-

• Place the well-being, safety and enjoyment of each player above everything, including winning.
• Explain exactly what I expect from the players and what they can expect from me.
• Ensure the parents/carers of players under 18 understand these expectations.
• Refrain from, and refuse to tolerate, any form of bullying.
• Develop mutual trust and respect with every player to build their self esteem.
• Encourage each player to accept responsibility for their own performance.
• Ensure all activities I organise are appropriate for the players ability, level, experience and age.
• Co-operate fully with others in football (e.g. officials, welfare officers etc.) for each players best interest.

I understand that breaches of the code may result in action being taken by my own Club and/or my County FA and/or the FA