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Respect Code of Conduct: Spectators and Parents

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 inthe 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 oflearning

• 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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