Coaches, Team Managers and Club Officials
Play your part and support The FA’s Code of Respect:
On and off the field, I will:
- Always show respect to everyone involved in the game
- Stick to the rules and celebrate the spirit of the game
- Encourage fair play and high standards of behaviour
- Always respect the Referee and encourage players to do the same
- Never enter the field of play without the referee’s permission
- Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting or abusive behaviour
- Be aware of the potential impact of bad language on others
- Be gracious in victory and defeat
- Respect the facilities, home and away
When working with players, I will:
- Place the well-being, safety and enjoyment of each player above everything
- Never tolerate any form of bullying
- Ensure all activities are suited to the players’ ability and age
- Work with others (e.g. officials, doctors, welfare officers, physiotherapists) for each player’s best interests
I understand that if I do not follow the Code, I may be:
- Required to meet with the club or league Welfare Officer or the CFA Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO)
- Suspended by the club from attending matches
- Suspended or fined by the County FA
- Required to leave, lose my position and/or have my license withdrawn
Players
When playing football, I will:
- Always play my best for the benefit of the team
- Play fairly and be friendly
- Play by the rules and respect the Referee
- Shake hands with the other team – win or lose
- Listen carefully to what my coach tells me
- Understand that a coach has to do what’s best for the team
- Talk to someone I trust or the club welfare officer if I’m unhappy about anything at my club
- Encourage my teammates
- Respect the facilities, home & away
I understand that if I do not follow the Code, I may:
- Be asked to apologise to whoever I’ve upset
- Receive a formal warning
- Be dropped, substituted or suspended from training
Spectators and Parents/Carers
I will:
- Have fun; it’s what we’re all here for!
- Celebrate effort and good play from both sides
- Always respect the Referee and coaches and encourage players to do the same
- Stay behind the touchline and within the Designated Spectators’ Area (where provided)
- When players make mistakes, offer them encouragement to try again next time
- Never engage in, or tolerate offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour
I understand that if I do not follow the Code, I may be:
- Issued with a verbal warning or asked to leave
- Required to meet with the club committee, league or CFA Welfare Officer
- Obliged to undertake an FA education course
- Requested not to attend future games, be suspended or have my membership removed
- Required to leave the club along with any dependents and/or issued a fine