PARENTS/SPECTATOR/CARER CODE OF CONDUCT

We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behavior in the game. This club is supporting the FAs 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 Respect Code of Conduct for Spectators/Parents/Carers always. 

I WILL

Remember that children play for fun

Applaud effort and good play as well as success

Always respect the match official’s decisions.

Remain outside the field of play and within the Designated Spectators Area (Where Provided) unless invited on by Referee or Coach.

Let the Manager/Coach do their job and not confuse the players by telling them what to do.

Encourage the players to respect opposition, referee, match officials and club officials.

Avoid criticizing a player for making a mistake-mistakes are part of learning.

Never engage in, or tolerate offensive, insulting or abusive language and behavior.

I understand that if I do not follow the code, any or all the following actions may be taken by the 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 CFA 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 or training sessions.

Suspended or have my club membership terminated.

Required to leave the club together with any dependents.

In Addition

The FA/County FA could impose a fine and/or suspension on the club.