Football is for fun. These codes help everyone enjoy it. All players, parents/carers and coaches agree to follow them when they join.
Players
- Play fair, follow the rules and respect the referee's decisions.
- Be a good sport - win or lose, shake hands and say well done.
- Treat team-mates, opponents, coaches and officials with respect.
- Never use bad language, bully or make fun of others.
- Look after kit and equipment, and arrive on time.
- Tell a coach or the Welfare Officer if you are worried or unhappy about anything.
Parents and carers
- Support the whole team, not just your own child. Praise effort as well as results.
- Stay behind the barrier or in the designated spectator area, and let the coaches coach.
- Never shout at, criticise or abuse players, coaches, referees or other spectators.
- Respect the referee. Any concerns should be raised calmly with the coach after the game.
- Make sure your child is dropped off and collected on time.
- Do not take or share photographs of other people's children without their permission.
Coaches and managers
- Put the welfare and enjoyment of children before winning.
- Treat every child fairly and give all players fair playing time.
- Set a good example in language and behaviour.
- Follow the club's Safeguarding Children Policy at all times.
- Hold the qualifications and checks required by the club and The FA.
- Never use or tolerate physical, verbal or emotional abuse.