LEAGUE CODES OF CONDUCT

Coaches, Team Managers and Club Officials

On and off the field, I will:

When working with players I will

Always show respect to everyone involved in the game.

Place the well-being, safety and enjoyment of each player above everything.

Stick to the rules and celebrate the spirit of the game.

Never tolerate any form of bullying.

Encourage fair play and high standards of behaviour.

Ensure all activities are suited for the players’ ability and age.

Always respect the Referee and encourage players to do the same.

Work with others (e.g. officials, doctors, welfare officers, for each player’s best interests.

Never enter the field of play without the referee’s permission.

I understand that if I do not follow the Code, I may be:

Never engage in, or tolerate offensive, insulting or abusive behaviour.

Required to meet with the club or league

Welfare Officer or your CFA Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO).

Be aware of the potential impact of bad language on others   

Suspended by the club from attending matches

Be gracious in victory and defeat

Required to leave, lose my position and/or have my license withdrawn

Respect the facilities home and away.

NB- Under no circumstances, remove your team from the pitch without the express permission of the referee.

Spectators and Parents/Carers

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

I understand that if I do not follow the Code, I may be:

Celebrate effort and good play from both sides.

Issued with a verbal warning or asked to leave.

Always respect the Referee and coaches and encourage players to do the same.

Required to meet with the club committee, league or CFA Welfare Officer

Stay behind the touchline and within the Designated Spectators’ Area (where provided).

Obliged to undertake an FA education course.

When players make mistakes, offer them encouragement to try again next time.

Requested not to attend future games, be suspended or have my membership removed.

Never engage in, or tolerate offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour.

Required to leave the club along with any dependents and/or issued a fine.

Youth Players

When playing football I will:

I understand that if I do not follow the Code, I may be:

Always play to the best of my ability for the benefit of my team.

Apologise to whoever I have upset.

Play fairly and be friendly – I won’t cheat, complain or waste time.

Receive a formal warning.

Respect my team mates, the other team, the referee and my coach & manager.

Be dropped, substituted or suspended from training.

Play by the rules and respect the Referee.

Unless discouraged for health reasons (e.g. Covid) I will shake hands with the referee and other team at the end of the game. – win or lose.

Listen and respond to why my coach or manager tells me.

Talk to someone I trust or to the Club Welfare Officer, if I am unhappy about anything at my Club.

Encourage my team mates

Respect the facilities and changing rooms– Home or Away.

Match Officials

I will:

I understand that if I do not follow the Code, I may be:

Respect the game, the competition and all other participants.

Required to meet with The FA, County FA   Referee Development Staff or Referee Committee.

Maintain my integrity and approach each game with a positive mind set.

Suspended by the County FA.

Be knowledgeable of the laws of the game, regulations and competition rules.

Set a positive personal example,

by promoting good behaviour.

Embrace and empathise with the spirit of the game.

Complete and submit timely, accurate and concise reports.

Apply the laws of the game, promoting positive actions and not tolerating actions that do not fit the image of the game.