1. Play your part and support The FA’s Code of Respect

 

On and off the field, I will:

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• Always show respect to everyone involved in the game.

• Stick to the rules and celebrate the spirit of the game.

• Encourage fair play and high standards of behaviour.

• Always respect the Referee and encourage players to do the same.

• Never enter the field of play without the referee’s permission.

• Never engage in, or tolerate offensive, insulting or abusive behaviour.

• Be aware of the potential impact of bad language on others.

• Be gracious in victory and defeat.

• Respect the facilities home and away.

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2. When working with players, I will:

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• Place the well-being, safety and enjoyment of each player above everything.

• Never tolerate any form of bullying.

• Ensure all activities are suited for the players’ ability and age.

Work with others (e.g., officials, doctors, welfare officers, physiotherapists) for each player’s best interests I understand that if I do not follow the Code, I may be:

• Required to meet with the club or league Welfare officer or your CFA Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO).

• Suspended by the club from attending matches.

• Suspended or fined by the County FA.

• Required to leave, lose my position and/or have my license withdrawn.

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CODE OF CONDUCT FOR SPECTATORS AND PARENTS/CARERS

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1. Play your part and support The FA’s Code of Respect.

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• Have fun; it’s what we’re all here for!

• Celebrate effort and good play from both sides.

• Always respect the Referee and coaches and encourage players to do the same.

• Stay behind the touchline and within the Designated Spectators’ Area (where provided).

• When players make mistakes, offer them encouragement to try again next time.

• Never engage in, or tolerate offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour

2. I understand that if I do not follow the Code, I may:

• Issued with a verbal warning or asked to leave.

• Required to meet with the club committee, league or CFA Welfare Officer.

• Obliged to undertake an FA education course.

• Requested not to attend future games, be suspended or have my membership removed.

• Required to leave the club along with any dependents and/or issued a fine.

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CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PLAYERS AND MEMBERS OF THE FENWICK TEAM

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1. Play your part and support The FA’s Code of Respect. When playing football, I will:

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• Always play my best for the benefit of the team.

• Play fairly and be friendly.

• Play by the rules and respect the Referee.

• Shake hands with the other team – win or lose

• Listen carefully to what my coach tells me.

• Understand that a coach has to do what’s best for the team.

• Talk to someone I trust or the club welfare officer if I’m unhappy about anything at my club.

• Encourage my teammates.

• Respect the facilities home & away.

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2. I understand that if I do not follow the Code, I may:

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• Be asked to apologise to whomever I’ve upset.

• Receive a formal warning.

• Be dropped, substituted or suspended from training.