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RESPECT CODE OF CONDUCT – SPECTATORS AND PARENTS/CARERS
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
* 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 coaches 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
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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:
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* 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 dependants
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In addition:
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The FA/County FA could impose a fine and/or suspension on the club
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