SPECTATORS & PARENT/CARERS
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.
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Remember that children play for FUN
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Applaud effort and good play as well as success
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Always respect the match of officials’ decisions
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Remain outside the field of play and within the Designated Spectators’ Area (where provided)
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Let the coach do their job and not confuse the players by telling them what to do
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Encourage the players to respect the opposition, referee and match officials
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Avoid criticising a player for making a mistake – mistakes are part of learning
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Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting, or abusive language or behaviour.
Understand that if we do not follow the Code, any/all of the following actions may be taken by the club, County FA, league or The FA:
You may be:
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Issued with a verbal warning from a club or league official
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Required to meet with the club, league or County FA Welfare Officer
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Required to meet with the club committee
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Obliged to undertake an FA education course
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Obliged to leave the match venue by the club
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Requested by the club not to attend future games
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Suspended or have my club membership removed
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Required to leave the club along with any dependents.
In addition:
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The FA/County FA could impose a fine and/ or suspension on the club.