The FA Charter Standard Club Programme Respect Code of Conduct for Youth Players

We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game.

As a player, you have a big part to play. That’s why The FA is asking every player to follow a Respect Code of Conduct.

When playing football, I will:

• Always play to the best of my ability.

• Play fairly – I won’t cheat, complain or waste time.

• Respect my team-mates, the other team, the referee or my coach/manager.

• Play by the rules, as directed by the referee.

• Shake hands with the other team and referee at the end of the game.

• Listen and respond to what my coach/team manager tells me.

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

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 required to apologise to my team-mates, the other team, referee or team manager • Receive a formal warning from the coach or the club committee.

• Be dropped or substituted.

• Be suspended from training.

• Be required to leave the club.

In addition:

• My club, County FA or The FA may make my parent or carer aware of any infringements of the Code of Conduct.

• The FA/County FA could impose a fine and suspension against my club.