FA Respect Codes of Conduct for Spectators
Respect Code of Conduct
Spectators & 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: • Remember that children play for FUN • Applaud effort and good play as well as success • Always respect the match officials’ decisions • Remain outside the field of play and within the Designated Spectators’ Area (where provided) • Let the coach do their job and not confuse the players by telling them what to do • Encourage the players to respect the opposition, referee and match officials • Avoid criticising a player for making a mistake – mistakes are part of learning • Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting, or abusive language or behaviour. TheFA.com/Respect |
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: • Issued with a verbal warning from a club or league official • Required to meet with the club, league or County FA 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 • Suspended or have my club membership removed • Required to leave the club along with any dependents. In addition: • The FA/County FA could impose a fine and/ or suspension on the club. |