The FA Charter Standard
Club Programme
Respect Code of
Conduct for Adult Players
Football Club
Respect 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:
• 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 required to attend a 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.
The FA Charter Standard
Club Programme
Respect Code of Conduct
for Youth Players
Derby Count Ladies Football Club
Respect Code of Conduct for
Youth Players
We all have a responsibility to promote
high standards of behaviour in the
game.
As a player, you have a big part to play.
That’s why The FA is asking every
player to follow a Respect Code of
Conduct.
When playing football, I will:
• Always play to the best of my ability
• Play fairly – I won’t cheat, 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
• 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
• 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 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
• The FA/County FA could impose a
fine and suspension against my club.