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Respect and Code of Conduct
Respect is the FA’s response to a clear message from throughout the game, that the health of football depends upon high standards of behaviour on and off the pitch.
Dosthill Colts is 100% committed to ensuring this is the case. Please read through our Code of Conduct. If you have any questions, please contact our Chairperson or Club Welfare Officer:
Dave Peel – Chairperson
Tel: 07568552655
Email: davidpeel3@aol.com
Michele De Paola – Club Welfare Officer
Tel: 07862 737701
Email: micheledep@icloud.com
Dosthill Colts Participants’ Codes of Conduct
A Code of Conduct for Football
Football is the national game. All those involved with the game at every level and whether as a player, match official, coach, owner or administrator, have a responsibility, above and beyond compliance with the law, to act according to the highest standards of integrity, and to ensure that the reputation of the game is, and remains, high. This Code applies to all those involved in football under the auspices of The Football Association.
Community: Football, at all levels, is a vital part of a community. Football will take into account community feeling when making decisions.
Equality: Football is opposed to discrimination of any form and will promote measures to prevent it, in whatever form, from being expressed.
Participants: Football recognises the sense of ownership felt by those who participate at all levels of the game. This includes those who play, those who coach or help in any way, and those who officiate, as well as administrators and supporters. Football is committed to appropriate consultation.
Young People: Football acknowledges that public confidence demands the highest standards of financial and administrative behaviour, and will not tolerate corruption or improper practices.
Trust and Respect: Football will uphold a relationship of trust and respect between all involved in the game, whether they are individuals, clubs or other organisations.
Violence: Football rejects the use of violence of any nature by anyone involved in the game.
Fairness: Football is committed to fairness in its dealings with all involved in the game.
Integrity and Fair Play: Football is committed to playing to win consistent with Fair Play.
Respect
Respect is The FA’s response to a clear message from throughout the game, that the health of football depends upon high standards of behaviour on and off the pitch.
> Respect is a behavioural code for Football
> Respect is about recognising that the integrity of the game is more important than the result of the match
> Respect is For ALL and plays a key part in uniting the game
> Respect is about creating an understanding of what is acceptable and unacceptable behaviour in Football
> Respect is about those involved taking responsibility for the consequences of their own actions
> Respect is about supporting match officials to do their job.
> Respect is not a slogan. It is a collective responsibility of those involved in football to create a safe, fun and inclusive environment in which the game can take place.
The following Respect Codes of Conduct outline the types of behaviour that will support a safe, fun and inclusive game in this country. They also identify a range of sanctions which may be taken if these codes are not abided by.
Young Players –
Respect Code of Conduct
When playing football, I will:
> Always play to the best of my ability and for the benefit of my team.
> Play fairly – I won’t cheat, dive, complain or waste time.
> Respect my team-mates, the other team, the referee or my coach/team manager.
> Play by the rules, as directed by the referee.
> Be gracious in victory and defeat – I will 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.
> Understand that a coach/team manager has to do what is best for the team and not one individual player.
> 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/team manager 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 o The FA/County FA could impose a fine and suspension against my club.
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:
> Remember that children play for FUN.
> Applaud effort and good play as well as success.
> Respect the Referee’s decisions even when you don’t agree with them.
> Appreciate good play from whatever team it comes from.
> Remain behind the touchline and within the Designated Spectators’ Area (where provided).
> Let the coach do their job and not confuse the players by telling them what to do.
> Encourage the players to respect the opposition, referee and match officials.
> Support positively. When players make a mistake offer them encouragement not criticism.
> 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:
> Issued with a verbal warning from a club or league official.
> Required to meet with the club, league or CFA Welfare Officer.
> Required to meet with the club committee.
> Obliged to undertake an FA education course.
> Obliged to leave the match venue by the club.
> Requested by the club not to attend future games.
> Suspended or have my club membership removed.
> Required to leave the club along with any dependents.
In addition:
> The FA/County FA could impose a fine and/or suspension on the club.
Coaches, Team Managers and Club Officials –
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 at all times. On and off the field, I will:
> Use my position to set a positive example for the young people I am responsible for.
> 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 behavior.
> Respect the match official’s decision.
> Never enter the field of play without the referee’s permission.
> Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour.
> Be gracious in victory and defeat.
When working with players, I will:
> Place the well-being, safety and enjoyment of each player above everything, including winning.
> Never engage in or tolerate any form of bullying.
> 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 or The FA:
I may be:
> Required to meet with the club, league or County Welfare Officer.
> 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 FA Coaching Licence may be withdrawn.
Match Officials –
Respect Code of Conduct
We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game.
The behaviour of the match officials has an impact, directly and indirectly, on the conduct of everyone involved in the game – both on the pitch and on the sidelines.
Play your part and observe The FA’s Respect Code of Conduct of match officials at all time. I will:
> Be honest and completely impartial at all times.
> Apply the Laws of the Game and competition rules fairly and consistently.
> Manage the game in a positive, calm and confident manner.
> Deal with all instances of violence, aggression, unsporting behaviour, foul play and other misconduct.
> Never tolerate offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour from players and officials.
> Support my match official colleagues at all times.
> Set a positive personal example by promoting good behaviour and showing respect to everyone involved in the game.
> Communicate with the players and encourage fair play.
> Respond in a clear, calm and confident manner to any appropriate request for clarification by the team captains.
> Prepare physically and mentally for every match.
> Complete and submit accurate and concise reports within the time limit required for games in which I officiate.
I understand that if I do not follow the Code, any/all of the following actions may be taken by my County FA or The FA:
I may be:
> Required to meet with The FA/County FA Refereeing Official.
> Required to meet with The FA/County FA Referees Committee.
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