Codes of Conduct
Fleetdown United Football Club Code Of Conduct
Adult Players
We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game. Play your part and always observe The FA’s Respect Code of Conduct for 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
• Always respect the match official decisions
• Never engage in public criticism of the match officials
• Never engage in offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour
• Never engage in bullying, intimidation, or harassment
• Speak to my team-mates, the opposition, and my coach/manager with respect.
• Remember we all make mistakes.
• Win or lose with dignity. Shake hands with the opposing team and the referee at the end of every game.
• Ensure all fines and fees are paid promptly.
• Control my discipline throughout the season to acceptable levels.
I understand that if I do not follow the Code, any/all the following actions may be taken:
I MAY:
• Be required to apologise to team-mates, the other team, referee, or team manager.
• Receive a warning from the coach.
• Receive a written warning from the club committee.
• Be required to attend an FA education course.
• Be dropped or substituted.
• Be suspended from training.
• Not be selected for the team.
• Be required to serve a suspension.
• Be fined.
• Be required to leave the club.
IN ADDITION:
• The FA/County FA could impose a fine and/or suspension on the club.
Version 1: 06/07/23
Coaches, Team Managers & Club Officials
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 always observe The FA’s Respect Code of Conduct.
ON AND OFF THE FIELD, I WILL:
• Use my position to set a positive example for the people I am responsible for
• Ensure everything I do is in the best interests of the club and not for self gain
• Show respect to others involved in the game including match officials, opposition players, coaches, managers, officials, and spectators.
• Adhere to the laws and spirit of the game.
• Promote Fair Play and high standards of behaviour.
• Respect the match official’s decision.
• Never enter the field of play without the referee’s permission
• Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting, or abusive language or behaviour
• Be gracious in victory and defeat.
WHEN WORKING WITH PLAYERS, I WILL:
• Place the well-being, safety, and enjoyment of each player above everything, including winning.
• Never engage in or tolerate any form of bullying.
• Encourage each player to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance.
• Ensure all activities I organise are appropriate for the players’ ability level, age, and maturity.
• Co-operate fully with others in football (e.g., officials, doctors, physiotherapists, welfare officers) for each player’s best interests.
• Ensure I have all relevant qualifications required as set out by the club.
THE FA RESPECT CODE OF CONDUCT
I understand that if I do not follow the Code, any/all the following actions may be taken by my club,
County FA, or the FA: I MAY BE:
• Required to meet with the club, league, or County Welfare Officer
• Suspended by the club from attending matches.
• Suspended or fined by the County FA
• Required to leave or be sacked by the club.
IN ADDITION:
• My FA Coaching Licence may be withdrawn
Version 1: 06/07/23
Young Players
WHEN PLAYING FOOTBALL, I WILL:
• Always play to the best of my ability and for the benefit of my team
• Play fairly – I won’t cheat, dive, complain or waste time.
• Respect my team-mates, the other team, the referee, or my coach/manager.
• Play by the rules, as directed by the referee.
• Be gracious in victory and defeat – I will shake hands with the other team and referee at the end of the game.
• Listen and respond to what my coach/team manager tells me.
• Understand that a coach must do what is best for the team and not one individual player.
• Talk to someone I trust or the club welfare officer if I’m unhappy about anything at my club.
I understand that if I do not follow the code, any/all the following actions may be taken by my club, county FA or the FA:
I MAY:
• Be required to apologise to my team-mates, the other team, referee, or team manager.
• Receive a formal warning from the coach or the club committee.
• Be dropped or substituted.
• Be suspended from training.
• Be required to leave the club.
IN ADDITION:
• My club, County FA or The FA may make my parent or carer aware of any infringements of the Code of Conduct
• The FA/County FA could impose a fine and suspension against my club.
Version 1: 06/07/23
Parents & Spectators
I WILL:
• 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 coach do their job and not confuse the players by telling them what to do.
• Support the coach and engage with them should the need arise.
• 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
I understand that if I do not follow the Code, any/all the following actions may be taken.
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.
Version 1: 06/07/23
Click here to view the club policy documents in regards to the disciplinary procedure.