The FA’s Respect programme provides a series of tools for leagues, clubs, coaches, referees, players, and parents from grassroots to elite football – to help ensure a safe, positive environment in which to play the game.
For additional guidance regarding the above principles, please see the following:
When playing for Woking Cougars F.C, I will...
- Always play my best for the benefit of the team
- Play fairly and be friendly
- Play by the rules and respect the Referee
- Shake hands with the other team - win or lose
- Listen carefully to what my coach tells me
- Understand that a coach has to do what's best for the team
- Talk to someone I trust or the club welfare officer if I'm unhappy about anything at my club
- Encourage my team mates
- Respect the facilities home & away
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.
We all bear a collective responsibility to set a good example and help provide a positive environment in which children can learn and enjoy the game.
Play your part and observe The FA’s Respect Code of
Conduct for spectators at all times.
- Have fun; it’s what we’re all here for!
- Celebrate effort and good play from both sides
- Always respect the Referee and coaches and encourage players to do the same
- Stay behind the touchline and within the Designated Spectators’ Area (where provided)
- When players make mistakes, offer them encouragement to try again next time
- Never engage in, or tolerate offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour
- I will make myself familiar with safeguarding practices & review guidance on physical contact (5.6) & Acceptable Behaviours When Working With Young People (5.7) documents on the safeguarding section of EnglandFootball.com
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…
- Issued with a verbal warning or asked to leave
- Required to meet with the club committee, league or CFA Welfare Officer
- Obliged to undertake an FA education course
- Requested not to attend future games, be suspended or have my membership removed
- Required to leave the club along with any dependents and/or issued a fine
In addition:
- The FA/County FA could impose a fine and/or suspension on the club.
By joining Woking Cougars Football Club, you are agreeing to uphold both the Football Assocation’s Code of Respect and the Club’s Code of Conduct
