Each Player/Parent needs to review this each year as part of the registration process and will need to confirm they have read it by confirming it within Your Account on GCFC Pitchero.

YOUNG PLAYERS

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/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 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, the referee or the team manager
Receive a formal warning from the coach or the club committee
Dropped or substituted
Duspended from training
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
The FA/County FA could impose a fine and suspension against my club.

SPECTATORS

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
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 and offer players 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:

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

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 behaviour
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 player's 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.

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ADULT PLAYERS

We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game. Play your part and observe The FA’s Respect Code of Conduct for players at all times.

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:

I MAY:

Be required to apologise to team-mates, the other team, the referee or team manager
Receive a warning from the coach
Receive a written warning from the club committee
Be required to attend an FA education course
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.