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.