Young Players

When playing football, I will:

• Always do my best, even if we're losing or the other team is stronger
• Play fairly - I won't cheat, complain or waste time
• Never be rude to my team-mates, the other team, the referee, spectators or my coach/team manager
• Do what the referee tells me
• Shake hands with the other team and referee at the end of the game
• Listen to my coach/team manager and respect what he/she says
• Talk to someone I trust, for example my parents or the club welfare officer if I'm unhappy about anything at my club.

I understand that if I do not follow the code, action may be taken.

Adult Players

On and off the field, I will:

• Adhere to the Laws of the Game
• Display and promote high standards of behaviour
• Promote fair play and behave within the spirit of the Laws of the Game
• Always respect the match officials' decisions
• Never engage in public criticism of the match officials
• Never engage in offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour
• Avoid bullying, intimidation and poor behaviour
• Speak to my team-mates, the opposition and my coach/manager with respect
• Ask my team captain to talk to the referee if I have a problem relating to the game
• Remember we all make mistakes
• Shake hands with the opposing team and the match officials at the end of every game
   

I understand that breaches of the code may result in action being taken by my County FA and /or The FA.

Spectators and Parents/Carers

I will:

• Remain outside the field of play and behind the Designated Spectator Area (where provided)
• Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour
• Always respect the match officials' decisions
• Applaud effort and good play as well as success

In addition, when attending youth games I will:

• Remember that children play for FUN
• Let the coaches do their job and not confuse the players by telling them what to do
• Encourage the players to respect the opposition and match officials
• Never criticise a player for making a mistake -mistakes are part of learning

I understand that breaches of the code may result in action being taken by my County FA and /or The FA.

Coaches

I will:

• Show respect to others involved in the game including match officials, opposition players, coaches, managers, officials and spectators
• Adhere to the Laws of the Game
• Display and promote high standards of behaviour
• Always respect the match officials' decisions
• Never enter the field of play without the referee's permission
• Never engage in public criticism of the match officials
• Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour.
   

When working with players, I will:

• Place the well-being, safety and enjoyment of each player above everything, including winning
• Explain exactly what I expect of players and what they can expect from me
• Ensure the parents/carers of all players under the age of 18 understand these expectations
• Refrain from, and refuse to tolerate any form of bullying
• Develop mutual trust and respect with every player to build their self-esteem
• Encourage each player to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance
• Ensure all activities I organise are appropriate for the players' ability level, experience, age and maturity
• Co-operate fully with others in football (e.g. officials, doctors, physiotherapists, welfare officers) for each player's best interests
   

I understand that breaches of the code may result in action being taken by my County FA and /or The FA.

Match Officials

When officiating I will:

• Be honest and completely impartial at all times, irrespective of the teams, players or team officials involved in the match
• Apply the Laws of the Game and competition rules fairly and consistently
• Manage the game in a positive, calm and confident manner
• Deal with all instances of violence, aggression, unsporting behaviour, foul play and other misconduct
• Not tolerate offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour from players and officials
• Support my match official colleagues at all times
• Set a positive personal example by promoting good behaviour and showing respect to everyone involved in the game
• Communicate with the players and encourage fair play
• Respond in a clear, calm and confident manner to any appropriate request for clarification by the team captains
• Prepare physically and mentally for every match
• Complete and submit, accurate and concise reports within the time limit required for games which I officiate
   

I understand that breaches of the code may result in action being taken by my County FA and /or The FA.