PLAYERS

• 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 team mates

• Respect the facilities home & away

COACHES, TEAM MANAGERS & CLUB OFFICIALS

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 oensive, 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 for 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 

• Suspended by the club from attending matches

• Suspended or fined by the County FA

• Required to leave, lose my position and/or have my  licence withdrawn

SPECTATORS & PARENTS/CARERS

• 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

• 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

• Obliged to undertake an FA education course

• Requested not to attend future games, be suspended or have my membership removed

• Required to leave the Tournaments along with any dependents