Players

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

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

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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

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Parents/ Spectators:

If we behave positively during practice and matches, our children will too

• Have fun; it’s what we’re all here for!

• Celebrate effort and good play from both sides. No negativity.

• 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

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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

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