Code of Conduct for Parents/Carers/Guardians and Spectators

I will:

  • Remember that children play for FUN

  • Applaud effort and good play as well as Success from BOTH teams

  • 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.

    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:

  • Issued with a verbal warning from the club

  • Required to meet with the club 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/match official

  • 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