Young Players

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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.

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When playing football, I will:

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  • 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:

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I may:

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  • 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.

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In addition:

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  • 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 andsuspension against my club.