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Respect Code of Conduct

YOUNG PLAYERS

 

When playing football, 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



spectators or my coach/team manager

Never be rude to my team-mates, the other team, the referee,



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



officer if I’m unhappy about anything at my club.

Talk to someone I trust, for example my parents or the club welfare

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

 

 

It is important everyone behaves themselves when playing football.

As a player, you have a big part to play. That’s why The FA is asking every

player to follow a

SPECTATORS AND PARENTS / CARERS

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

game.

This club is supporting The FA’s

be enjoyed by everyone in a safe and positive environment.

Play your part and observe The FA’s

and parents/carers at all times.

Respect programme to ensure football canRespect Code of Conduct for spectators

I will:



Area (where provided).

Remain outside the field of play and behind the Designated Spectator



or behaviour

Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting or abusive language



Always respect the match officials’ decisions



Applaud effort and good play as well as success.

In addition, when attending youth games I will:



Remember that children play for FUN



what to do

Let the coaches do their job and not confuse the players by telling them



Encourage the players to respect the opposition and match officials



learning.

Never criticise a player for making a mistake –mistakes are part of

I understand that breaches of the code may result in action being taken

by my County FA and /or The FA.

COACHES, TEAM MANAGERS AND CLUB OFFICIALS

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

game.

In The FA’s survey of over 37,000 grassroots participants, behaviour was the

biggest concern in the game. This included both the abuse of match officials

and the unacceptable behaviour by over competitive parents, spectators and

coaches on the sidelines.

The FA’s

across the whole game.

Play your part and observe The FA’s

team managers and club officials at all times.

Respect programme is aimed at tackling unacceptable behaviourRespect Code of Conduct for coaches,

I will:

opposition players, coaches, managers, officials and spectators

Show respect to others involved in the game including match officials,

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

or behaviour.

Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting or abusive language

When working with players, I will:

everything, including winning

Place the well-being, safety and enjoyment of each player above

me

Explain exactly what I expect of players and what they can expect from

understand these expectations

Ensure the parents/carers of all players under the age of 18

Refrain from, and refuse to tolerate any form of bullying

Develop mutual trust and respect with every player to build their selfesteem

and performance

Encourage each player to accept responsibility for their own behaviour

level, experience, age and maturity

Ensure all activities I organise are appropriate for the players’ ability

physiotherapists, welfare officers) for each player’s best interests.

Co-operate fully with others in football (e.g. officials, doctors,

I understand that breaches of the code may result in action being taken

by my County FA and /or The FA.

MATCH OFFICIALS

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

game.

The behaviour of the match officials has an impact, directly and indirectly, on

the conduct of everyone involved in the game – both on the pitch and on the

sidelines.

Play your part and observe the FA’s

officials at all time.

Respect Code of Conduct for match

When officiating I will:

players or team officials involved in the match

Be honest and completely impartial at all times, irrespective of the teams,

Apply the Laws of the Game and competition rules fairly and consistently.

Manage the game in a positive, calm and confident manner.

play and other misconduct.

Deal with all instances of violence, aggression, unsporting behaviour, foul

players and officials.

Not tolerate offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour from

Support my match official colleagues at all times.

showing respect to everyone involved in the game.

Set a positive personal example by promoting good behaviour and

Communicate with the players and encourage fair play.

for clarification by the team captains.

Respond in a clear, calm and confident manner to any appropriate request

Prepare physically and mentally for every match.

required for games in which I officiate.

Complete and submit, accurate and concise reports within the time limit

I understand that breaches of the code may result in action being taken

by my County FA and /or The FA.



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