Codes of Conduct

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PLAYERS

It is important that everyone behaves themselves when playing football.

As a player, you have a big part to play. That's why The FA is asking and the Club require that every player follows and agrees to the following Code of Conduct.

I will:

• Always do my best, even if we're losing or the other team is stronger.
• Play fairly - I won't cheat, complain or waste time.
• Never be rude to my team-mates, the other team, the referee, spectators or my Coach/Team Manager.
• Do what the referee tells me.
• Shake hands with the other team and referee at the end of the game.
• Listen to my Coach/Team Manager and respect what he/she says.
• Talk to someone I trust, for example my parents or the Club Welfare Officer if I'm unhappy about anything at my club.

I understand that if I do not follow the Code, any/all of the following actions may be taken by my club, County FA or The FA.

I may:

• Be required to apologise to my team-mates, the other team, referee or Team Manager.
• Receive a formal warning from the Coach or the Club committee.
• Be dropped or substituted.
• Be suspended from training.
• Be required to leave the club.

In addition:

• My club, County FA or The FA may make my parent or carer aware of any infringements of the Code of Conduct.
• The FA/County FA could impose a fine and suspension against my club.

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR SPECTATORS, PARENTS AND CARERS

We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game.

The club is supporting The FA's Respect programme to ensure that football can be enjoyed by everyone in a safe and positive environment.

The Club requires that you play your part and observe The FA's Respect Code of Conduct for spectators and parents/carers at all times.

I will:

• Remember that children play for FUN.
• Applaud effort and good play as well as success.
• Always respect the match officials' decisions.
• Remain outside the field of play and within the Designated Spectators' Area (where provided).
• Let the coach do their job and not confuse the players by telling them what to do.
• Encourage the players to respect the opposition, referee and match officials.
• Avoid criticising a player for making a mistake - mistakes are part of learning.
• Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting, or abusive language or behaviour.

I understand that if I do not follow the Code, any/all of the following actions may be taken by my club, County FA or The FA.

I may:

• Be issued with a verbal warning from a Club or league official.
• Be required to meet with the Club, league or County FA Welfare Officer.
• Be required to meet with the Club committee.
• Be obliged to undertake an FA education course.
• Be obliged to leave the match venue by the Club.
• Be requested by the Club not to attend future games.
• Be suspended or have my Club membership removed.
• Be required to leave the Club along with any dependents.

In addition:

• The FA/County FA could impose a fine and/or suspension on the Club.

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR COACHES AND CLUB OFFICIALS

The Club requires that you play your part and observe The FA's Respect Code of Conduct for Coaches, Team Managers and Club Officials at all times.

On and off the field I will:

• Show respect to others involved in the game including match officials, opposition players, coaches, managers, officials and spectators.
• Adhere to the Laws of the Game.
• Display and promote fair play and 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.

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 of players and what they can expect from me.
• Ensure the parents/carers of all players under the age of 18 understand these expectations.
• Never engage in or 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 behaviour and performance.
• Ensure all activities that I organise are appropriate for the players' ability level, experience, age and maturity.
• Co-operate fully with others in football (e.g. officials, doctors, physiotherapists, welfare officers) for each player's best interests.

I understand that if I do not follow the Code, any/all of the following actions may be taken by my Club, County FA or The FA.

I may be:

• Required to meet with the Club, league or County Welfare Officer.
• Required to meet with the Club committee.
• Monitored by another Club Coach.
• Required to attend a FA education course.
• Suspended by the Club from attending matches.
• Suspended or fined by the County FA.
• Required to leave the Club.

In addition:

• My FACA (FA Coaches Association) membership may be withdrawn.