Code of Conduct – Parents & Spectators

We all bear a collective responsibility to set a good example and help provide a positive environment in which children can learn and enjoy the game. Play your part and observe The FA’s Respect Code of Conduct for at all times.

YOU WILL NEED TO:

• Remember that children play for FUN

• Applaud effort and good play as well as success

• Respect the Referee’s decisions even when you don’t agree with them

• Appreciate good play from whatever team it comes from

• Remain behind the touchline and within the Designated Spectators’ Area

• Let the Manager/Coach do their job and not confuse the players by telling them what to do

• Remember that the manager and their staff are volunteer’s

• Encourage the players to respect the opposition, referee and match officials

• Support positively and offer players encouragement not criticism

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

• Adhere to our policies and procedures

Please understand that if you do not follow the Code, any/all of the following actions may be taken:

YOU MAY BE:

• Issued with a verbal warning from a club or league official

• Required to meet with the club, league or CFA 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.