Code of Conduct  - Adult Players

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 teammates, 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:

Be required to apologise to teammates, 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 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