Code of conduct for all players

As a player, you have a big part to play. That’s why The FA is asking every player to follow a Respect Code of Conduct.

When playing football, I will:

•             Always play to the best of my ability

•             Play fairly -I won’t cheat, complain or waste time

•             Respect my team-mates, the other team, the referee or my coach/manager

•             Play by the rules, as directed by the referee

•             Shake hands with the other team and referee at the end of the game

•.            Listen and respond to what my coach/ team manager tells me

•             Talk to someone I trust or the club welfare officer if I’m unhappy about anything at my club.

I understand that if I do not follow the Code, any/all of the following actions may be taken by my club, County FA or The FA: I may:

•             Be required to apologise to my team-mates, the other team, referee or team manager

•             Receive a formal warning from the coach or the club committee

•             Be dropped or substituted

•             Be suspended from training

•             Be required to leave the club

•             My club, County FA or The FA may make my parent or carer aware of any infringements of the Code of Conduct

•             The FA/County FA could impose a fine and suspension against my club.