Codes of Conduct for spectators and parents/carers – Introduction and Explanation
Parents/carers/spectators have a great influence on children’s enjoyment and success in football. All children play football because first and foremost they love the game – it’s fun.
It is important to remember that however good a child becomes at football within the club it is important to reinforce the message that positive encouragement will contribute to:
● Children enjoying football
● A sense of personal achievement
● Self-esteem
● Assist to improve the child’s skills and techniques.
All Hampton FCs parents, carers and spectators must abide by these codes of conducts
A downloadable version (Microsoft word ) of this code of conduct can be obtained by clicking the document link below:-
Hampton Football Club Respect Code of Conduct for spectators and parents/carers
We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game.
This club is supporting The FA’s Respect programme to ensure football can be enjoyed in a safe, positive environment.
Remember children’s football is a time for them to develop their technical, physical, tactical and social skills.
Winning isn’t everything. Play your part and observe The FA’s Respect Code of Conduct for spectators and parents/carers at all times.
I will:
• Remember that children play for FUN
• Applaud effort and good play as well as success
• Always respect the match officials’ decisions
• Remain outside the field of play and within the Designated Spectators’ Area (where provided)
• 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
• Avoid criticising a player for making a mistake – mistakes are part of learning
• 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 by my club, County FA, league or The FA.
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.
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