Parents/carers/spectators have a great influence on children’s enjoyment and success in football. All children play football because first and foremost they love the game – it’s fun.

It is important to remember that however good a child becomes at football within our club it is important to reinforce the message to all parents/carers/spectators that positive encouragement will contribute to:

● Children enjoying football

● A sense of personal achievement

● Self-esteem

● Assist to improve the child’s skills
and techniques.

We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in
the game. This club is supporting The FA’s Respect programme to ensure football can be enjoyed in a safe, positive environment.

Remember children’s football is a time for them to develop their technical, physical, tactical and social skills. Winning isn’t everything.

Play your part and observe The FA’s Respect Code of Conduct for spectators and parents/carers at all times.

I will:
• Remember that children play for FUN
• Applaud effort and good play as well as success
• Always respect the match officials’ decisions
• Remain outside the field of play, behind the respect barriers 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, league or The FA.

I 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.

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