Players Code of Conduct
On and off the field, I will:
• Adhere to the Laws of The Game
• Display and promote high standards of behaviour
• Promote Fair Play
• Always respect the match officials decisions
• Never engage in public criticism of the match officials
• Never engage in offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour
• Never engage in bullying, intimidation or harassment
• Speak to my team-mates, the opposition and my coach/manager
with respect.
• Remember we all make mistakes.
• Win or lose with dignity. Shake hands with the opposing team and
the referee at the end of every game.
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 team-mates, the other team, referee
or team manager
• Receive a warning from the coach
• Receive a written warning from the club committee
• Be dropped or substituted
• Be suspended from training
• Not be selected for the team
• Be required to serve a suspension
• Be fined
• Be required to leave the club.
In addition:
• The FA/County FA could impose a
fine and/or suspension on the club