Respect for
each other,
Respect for
the game.
Adult Club code of conduct
On and off the pitch, I will: I understand:
• Always play the game fairly and in the right spirit. ‘If I do not follow the Code, I may expect to:
• Be aware of the impact of bad language; keep • Be cautioned, sin binned or sent off by the match
spectators and members of the public - including officials, depending on the nature of the offence.
children - in mind.
• Be asked to apologise to whoever I have offended
• Avoid criticising match officials Accept that they or abused.
make honest decisions and confronting them will
not change it. • Be disciplined by my club, including being
substituted, dropped, given a formal warning or
• Never verbally abuse a match official, player or suspended from training or matches depending on
spectator based their appearance, race, religion, the nature of the offence.
gender or sexuality. Doing so could lead to dismissal
from the field, suspension and possible police action. • Be disciplined by the County Football Association,
including being fined or suspended for a number of
• Never physically assault a match official, player or matches depending on the nature of the offence.
spectator. Doing so could lead to dismissal from the
field, suspension and possible police action. • Be handed a permanent exclusion by the FA or
County Football Association, if the offence is deemed
• Always win, lose or draw with dignity, and be serious enough.’
prepared to shake hands with match officials,
opposition players and manager at full-time.’