Respect Code

TheFA.com/Respect

We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game, this club is supporting The FA’s Respect programme to ensure football can be enjoyed in a safe, positive environment.

Remember children’s football is a time for them to develop their technical, physical, tactical and social skills. Winning isn’t everything.

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

Always respect the match officials’

Remain outside the field of play and within the Designated Spectators’ Area (where

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

Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive,

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

I may be:

Issued with a verbal warning from a club or league official

Required to meet with the club, league or County FA Welfare Officer

Required to meet with the club committee

Obliged to undertake an FA education course

Obliged to leave the match venue by the club

Requested by the club not to attend future games

Suspended or have my club membership

Required to leave the club along with any dependents

In addition: The FA/County FA could impose a fine to Spectators and Parents/Carers or suspension from the club.