Creating the right environments for our players, both on and off the pitch is so important. It’s important that we all play our part in creating a fun, safe and inclusive environment.

The Respect codes of conduct are in place to ensure that everyone involved within an FA Charter Standard club or league is playing their part to give the players a positive experience.

Parents will be provided in teh coming weeks with a printed version of the below, and will be asked to sign to confrm they have read and understood the guidelines.

I would encourage all parents to please read the blelow and to discuss with your child. Thnak you for your co-operation.

Spectators and Parents/Carers

Play your part and support, The FA’s Code of Respect:

• Have fun; it’s what we’re all here for!
• Celebrate eort 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, oer them encouragement to try again next time
• Never engage in, or tolerate oensive, 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 Ocer
• 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

Young Players

Play your part and support, The FA’s Code of Respect:

When playing football, I will:

• Always play my best for the benefitof 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 ocer if I’m unhappy about anything at my club
• Encourage my team mates
• Respect the facilities home & away

I understand that if I do not follow the Code, I may be:

• Be asked to apologise to whoever I’ve upset
• Receive a formal warning
• Be dropped, substituted or suspended from training

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For further information, you can visit; http://www.thefa.com/get-involved/coach/respect/play-your-part or speak to one of the coaches.