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 37,000 grassroots participants, behaviour was
the biggest concern in the game. This included the abuse of match
officials and the unacceptable behaviour of over competitive parents,
spectators and coaches on the sideline.
Play your part and observe The Football Association's Respect Code
of Conduct in everything you do.
On and off the field, I will:
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Show respect to others involved
in the game including match officials, opposition players, coaches,
managers, officials and spectators |
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Adhere to the laws and spirit
of the game |
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Promote Fair Play and high standards of behaviour
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Always respect the match official's decision
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Never enter the field of play without the
referee's permission |
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Never engage in public criticism of the match
officials |
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Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive,
insulting or abusive language or behaviour |
When working with
players, I will:
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Place the well-being, safety
and enjoyment of each player above everything, including winning
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Explain exactly what I expect
of players and what they can expect from me |
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Ensure all parents/carers of all players
under the age of 18 understand these expectations |
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Never engage in or tolerate any form of bullying
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Develop mutual trust and respect with every
player to build their self-esteem |
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Encourage each player to accept responsibility
for their own behaviour and performance |
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Ensure all activities I organise are appropriate
for the players' ability level, age and maturity |
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Co-operate fully with others in football
(e.g. officials, doctors, physiotherapists, welfare officers)
for each player's best interests. |
I understand that jf I do not follow the Code, any/all
of the following actions may be taken by my club, County FA, league
or The FA:
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Required to meet with the club,
league or County Welfare Officer |
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Required to meet with the club
committee |
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Monitored by another club coach |
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Required to attend an FA education course
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Suspended by the club from attending matches
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Suspended or fined by the County FA |
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Required to leave or be sacked by the club.
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In addition: |
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My FACA (FA Coaches Association) membership
may be withdrawn. |
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 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:
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Remember that children play for
FUN |
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Applaud effort and good play
as well as success |
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Always respect the match officials' decisions
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Remain outside the field of play and within
the Designated Spectators' Area (where provided) |
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Let the coach do their job and not confuse
the players by telling them what to do |
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Encourage the players to respect the opposition,
referee and match officials |
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Avoid criticising a player for making a mistake
-mistakes are part of learning |
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Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive,
insulting, or abusive language or behaviour. 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:
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Issued with a verbal warning
from a club or league official |
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Required to meet with the club,
league or County FA Welfare Officer |
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Required to meet with the club committee
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Obliged to undertake an FA education course
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Obliged to leave the match venue by the club
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Requested by the club not to attend future
games |
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Suspended or have my club membershipremoved
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Required to leave the club along with any
dependents. |
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In addition: |
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The FA/County FA could impose a fine and/
or suspension on the club. |
YOUNG PLAYERS
We all have a responsibility to promote
high standards of behaviour in the game.
As a player, you have a big part to play. That's why The FA is asking
every player to follow a Respect Code of Conduct.
When playing football, I will:
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Always play to the best of my
ability |
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Play fairly -I won't cheat,
complain or waste time |
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Respect my team-mates, the other team, the
referee or my coach/manager |
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Play by the rules, as directed by the referee
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Shake hands with the other team and referee
at the end of the game |
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Listen and respond to what my coach/ team
manager tells me |
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Talk to someone I trust or the club welfare
officer if I'm unhappy about anything at my club. |
I understand that if I do not follow the Code, any/all of
the following actions may be taken by my club, County FA or The FA:
I may:
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Be required to apologise to my
team-mates, the other team, referee or team manager |
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Receive a formal warning from
the coach or the club committee |
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Be dropped or substituted |
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Be suspended from training |
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Be required to leave the club |
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In addition: |
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My club, County FA or The FA may make my
parent or carer aware of any infringements of the Code of Conduct
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The FA/County FA could impose a fine and
suspension against my club. |
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