Code of Conduct - Code of Conduct 1
Respect Initiative
Code of Conduct for Coaches, team managers and club officials
We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game. The FA’s survey of over 37,000 grassroots participants, behaviour was the biggest concern in the game. This included both the abuse of match officials and the unacceptable
behaviour by over competitive parents, spectators and coaches on the sidelines.
Play your part and observe The FA’s Respect Code of Conduct for coaches, team managers and club officials at all times.
On and off the field, I will:
1Show respect to others involved in the game including match officials, opposition players, coaches, managers, officials and spectators.
2Adhere to the Laws of the Game.
3Display and promote high standards of behaviour.
4Always respect the match officials’ decisions.
5Never enter the field of play without the referee’s permission.
6Never engage in public criticism of the match officials.
7Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour.
When working with players, I will:
1Place the well being, safety and enjoyment of each player above everything, including winning.
2Explain exactly what I expect of players and what they can expect from me.
3Ensure the parents/carers of all players under the age of 18 understand these expectations.
4Refrain from, and refuse to tolerate any form of bullying.
5Develop mutual trust and respect with every player to build their self-esteem.
6Encourage players to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance.
7Ensure all activities I organise are appropriate for the players’ ability level, experience, age and maturity.
8Co-operate fully with others in football (e.g. officials, doctors, physiotherapists, and welfare officers) for each player’s best interests.
I understand that breaches of the code may result in action being taken by my County FA and/or The FA.
INFORMATION FOR MATCH OFFICIALS AND CLUB SECRETARIES
Working with the Team Captain
The referee will work with the team captain in order to manage the players and the game effectively. Please note that the captain has no special status or privileges under the Laws of the Game but he has a degree of responsibility for the behaviour of his team.
1.The referee must control the game by applying the Laws of the Game, and deal firmly with any open show of dissent by players (e.g. not move away from the incident, but stay and deal with it).
2.The referee should use a stepped approach where appropriate to managing players e.g. 1 - free kick, 2 - free kick with quiet word, 3 -free kick with public admonishment (this is the time referees should consider using the captain to more visibly get the message across), 4 - yellow card.
3.The stepped approach does not negate the fact that the referee has the authority within the Laws of the Game to issue disciplinary sanctions without recourse to the captain.
4.Whilst recognising that players may on occasions make an appeal for a decision (e.g. a throw in, corner or goal kick), it is important that the referee distinguishes these from an act of dissent that should be punished with a caution.
5.Even if the captain is some way away from an incident when the referee feels he needs him involved in a discussion with a player, the referee will call the captain over rather than using any other senior player. This will ensure that the captain remains the point of contact for the referee.
6.These guidelines should be seen as an additional preventative/supportive tool in order for referees to manage the game effectively. The key to the above is using the captains in a more visible way, where appropriate.
Fair Play Handshake Protocol
The following protocol should be applied where possible:
1.The starting eleven from both teams, together with the match official(s), should take part in the handshake (see diagram below).
2.Each team should line up on the same side of the half-way line with the match official(s) in the middle.
3.The Home team, led by their captain (C), then walks to shake hands with the match official(s), and then the away team’s player’s (A). Once each Home team player has finished shaking hands with the last away team player they disperse to their favoured end to kick-in.
4.Once the last home team player has completed the handshake, the Away team follows their captain (C), passing in front of the match officials (B) to shake hands before dispersing to the opposite end of the pitch from the home team.
5.Once the handshakes have been completed the match officials then proceed to the centre circle for the coin toss.
Referees will need to play a leading role in the implementation of the Respect Programme at all levels of the game to ensure that it is a success and the authority and respect for match officials is reinforced. Whilst we understand that it may be difficult to implement these protocols in every case, we would ask that referees do what they reasonably can to ensure their implementation.
Respect is aimed at helping us all to work together to change the negative attitudes and unacceptable behaviour on the sidelines and on the pitch. It’s a long-term commitment, but if we all play our part, together we can really make a difference
Code of Conduct for Adult Players
We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game.
Players tell us they want a referee for every match, yet 7,000 match officials’ drop out each season because of the abuse and intimidation they receive on and off the pitch.
Respect your referee today and you may just get one for every match this season.
Play your part and observe The FA’s Respect Code of Conduct for players at all times.
On and off the field, I will:
1Adhere to the Laws of the Game.
2Display and promote high standards of behaviour.
3Promote fair play and behave within the spirit of the Laws of the Game.
4Always respect the match officials’ decisions.
5Never engage in public criticism of the match officials.
6Never engage in offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour
7Avoid bullying, intimidation and poor behaviour.
8Speak to my teammates, the opposition and my coach/manager with respect.
9Ask my team captain to talk to the referee if I have a problem relating to the game.
10Remember we all make mistakes
11Shake hands with the opposing team and the match officials at the end of every game.
I understand that breaches of the code may result in action being taken by my County FA and/or The FA.
Code of Conduct for Coaches, team managers and club officials
We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game. The FA’s survey of over 37,000 grassroots participants, behaviour was the biggest concern in the game. This included both the abuse of match officials and the unacceptable
behaviour by over competitive parents, spectators and coaches on the sidelines.
Play your part and observe The FA’s Respect Code of Conduct for coaches, team managers and club officials at all times.
On and off the field, I will:
1Show respect to others involved in the game including match officials, opposition players, coaches, managers, officials and spectators.
2Adhere to the Laws of the Game.
3Display and promote high standards of behaviour.
4Always respect the match officials’ decisions.
5Never enter the field of play without the referee’s permission.
6Never engage in public criticism of the match officials.
7Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour.
When working with players, I will:
1Place the well being, safety and enjoyment of each player above everything, including winning.
2Explain exactly what I expect of players and what they can expect from me.
3Ensure the parents/carers of all players under the age of 18 understand these expectations.
4Refrain from, and refuse to tolerate any form of bullying.
5Develop mutual trust and respect with every player to build their self-esteem.
6Encourage players to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance.
7Ensure all activities I organise are appropriate for the players’ ability level, experience, age and maturity.
8Co-operate fully with others in football (e.g. officials, doctors, physiotherapists, and welfare officers) for each player’s best interests.
I understand that breaches of the code may result in action being taken by my County FA and/or The FA.
INFORMATION FOR MATCH OFFICIALS AND CLUB SECRETARIES
Working with the Team Captain
The referee will work with the team captain in order to manage the players and the game effectively. Please note that the captain has no special status or privileges under the Laws of the Game but he has a degree of responsibility for the behaviour of his team.
1.The referee must control the game by applying the Laws of the Game, and deal firmly with any open show of dissent by players (e.g. not move away from the incident, but stay and deal with it).
2.The referee should use a stepped approach where appropriate to managing players e.g. 1 - free kick, 2 - free kick with quiet word, 3 -free kick with public admonishment (this is the time referees should consider using the captain to more visibly get the message across), 4 - yellow card.
3.The stepped approach does not negate the fact that the referee has the authority within the Laws of the Game to issue disciplinary sanctions without recourse to the captain.
4.Whilst recognising that players may on occasions make an appeal for a decision (e.g. a throw in, corner or goal kick), it is important that the referee distinguishes these from an act of dissent that should be punished with a caution.
5.Even if the captain is some way away from an incident when the referee feels he needs him involved in a discussion with a player, the referee will call the captain over rather than using any other senior player. This will ensure that the captain remains the point of contact for the referee.
6.These guidelines should be seen as an additional preventative/supportive tool in order for referees to manage the game effectively. The key to the above is using the captains in a more visible way, where appropriate.
Fair Play Handshake Protocol
The following protocol should be applied where possible:
1.The starting eleven from both teams, together with the match official(s), should take part in the handshake (see diagram below).
2.Each team should line up on the same side of the half-way line with the match official(s) in the middle.
3.The Home team, led by their captain (C), then walks to shake hands with the match official(s), and then the away team’s player’s (A). Once each Home team player has finished shaking hands with the last away team player they disperse to their favoured end to kick-in.
4.Once the last home team player has completed the handshake, the Away team follows their captain (C), passing in front of the match officials (B) to shake hands before dispersing to the opposite end of the pitch from the home team.
5.Once the handshakes have been completed the match officials then proceed to the centre circle for the coin toss.
Referees will need to play a leading role in the implementation of the Respect Programme at all levels of the game to ensure that it is a success and the authority and respect for match officials is reinforced. Whilst we understand that it may be difficult to implement these protocols in every case, we would ask that referees do what they reasonably can to ensure their implementation.
Respect is aimed at helping us all to work together to change the negative attitudes and unacceptable behaviour on the sidelines and on the pitch. It’s a long-term commitment, but if we all play our part, together we can really make a difference
Code of Conduct for Adult Players
We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game.
Players tell us they want a referee for every match, yet 7,000 match officials’ drop out each season because of the abuse and intimidation they receive on and off the pitch.
Respect your referee today and you may just get one for every match this season.
Play your part and observe The FA’s Respect Code of Conduct for players at all times.
On and off the field, I will:
1Adhere to the Laws of the Game.
2Display and promote high standards of behaviour.
3Promote fair play and behave within the spirit of the Laws of the Game.
4Always respect the match officials’ decisions.
5Never engage in public criticism of the match officials.
6Never engage in offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour
7Avoid bullying, intimidation and poor behaviour.
8Speak to my teammates, the opposition and my coach/manager with respect.
9Ask my team captain to talk to the referee if I have a problem relating to the game.
10Remember we all make mistakes
11Shake hands with the opposing team and the match officials at the end of every game.
I understand that breaches of the code may result in action being taken by my County FA and/or The FA.
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