Code of Conduct

Code of Conduct for Players

As a Player I will:

• Always play fairly – I won’t cheat, complain or waste time.
  
• Always do my best, even if we’re losing or the other team is stronger.
  
• Never be rude to my team-mates, the other team, the referee, spectators or my coach/team manager.
  
• Always try and encourage team mates.
  
• Do what the referee tells me, without answering back
  
• Listen to my coach/team manager and respect what they say.
  

Code of Conduct for Spectators, Parents/Carers

As a spectator, parent/carer I will:

• 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 by everyone in a safe and positive environment. 
• Play our part and observe The FA’s Respect Code of Conduct for spectators and parents/carers at all times. 
• Remain outside the field of play and behind the Designated Spectator Area (where provided). 
• Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour 
• Always respect the match officials’ decisions 
• Applaud effort and good play as well as success. In addition, when attending youth games I will: 
• Remember that children play for FUN 
• Let the coaches do their job and not confuse the players by telling them what to do 
• Encourage the players to respect the opposition and match officials 
• Never criticise a player for making a mistake – mistakes are part of learning. 
• Understand that breaches of the code may result in action being taken by Surrey County FA and /or The FA.

Code of Conduct for Coaches, Managers & Club Officials

Milford Pumas YFC observes The Football Association’s Respect Code of Conduct in everything we do.

On and off the field, I will:

• 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
  
• Always respect the match official’s decision
  
• Never enter the field of play without the referee’s permission
  
• Never engage in public criticism of the match officials
  
• Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour. 

When working with players, I will:

• Place the well-being, safety and enjoyment of each player above everything, including winning
  
• Explain exactly what I expect of players and what they can expect from me
  
• Ensure all parents/carers of all players under the age of 18 understand these expectations
  
• Never engage in or tolerate any form of bullying
  
• Develop mutual trust and respect with every player to build their self-esteem
  
• 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.

I understand that if I do not follow the Code, any/all of the following actions may be taken by my club, County FA, league or The FA:

• Required to meet with the club, league or County Welfare Officer
  
• Required to meet with the club committee
  
• Monitored by another club coach
  
• Required to attend an FA education course
  
• 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 FACA (FA Coaches Association) membership may be withdrawn.