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CODE OF CONDUCT - SPECTATORS

  • 27/08/18
  • By Steven Cushion
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Spectators - Respect Code of Conduct

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 observe The FA’s Respect Code of Conduct for spectators at all times I will:
o Remember that children play for FUN.
o Applaud effort and good play as well as success.
o Respect the Referee’s decisions even when you don’t agree with them
o Appreciate good play from whatever team it comes from
o Remain behind the touchline and within the Designated Spectators’ Area (where provided)
o Let the coach do their job and not confuse the players by telling them what to do
o Encourage the players to respect the opposition, referee and match officials
o Support positively. When players make a mistake offer them encouragement not criticism
o Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting, or abusive language or behaviour
I understand that if I do not follow the Code, any/all of the following actions may be taken by my club, County FA or The FA:
I may be:
o Issued with a verbal warning from a club or league official
o Required to meet with the club, league or CFA Welfare Officer
o Required to meet with the club committee
o Obliged to undertake an FA education course
o Obliged to leave the match venue by the club
o Requested by the club not to attend future games
o Suspended or have my club membership removed
o Required to leave the club along with any dependents
In addition:
o The FA/County FA could impose a fine and/or suspension on the club