Code of Conduct

Coaches, Team Managers and Club Officials

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

On and off the field, I will:

When working with players, I will:

Place the well-being, safety and enjoyment of each player above everything
Never tolerate any form of bullying
Ensure all activities are suited for the players’ ability and age
Work with others (e.g. Officials, doctors, welfare officers, physiotherapists) for each player’s best interests

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

Required to meet with the club or league Welfare officer or your CFA Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO).
Suspended by the club from attending matches
Suspended or fined by the County FA
Required to leave, lose my position and/or have my license withdraw

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

Have fun; it’s what we’re all here for!
Celebrate effort and good play from both sides
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

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

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

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

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

I Will:

Respect the game, the competition and all other participants
Maintain my integrity and approach each game with a positive mind set
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
Submit accurate and concise reports and misconduct
Complete and submit 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

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

Required to meet with The FA, County FA Referee Development Staff or Referees Committee
Suspended by the County FA