- 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.
I understand that breaches of the above Code may result in action being taken by my Club and/or County FA.
In addition, we expect spectators and parents to follow the FA Spectators and Parents Code of Conduct:
Play your part and support The FA’s Code of Respect:
- Have fun; it’s what we’re all here for!
- Celebrate effort and good play from both sides
- Issued with a verbal warning or asked to leave
- 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
I understand that if I do not follow the Code, I may be:
- 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