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Code of Coduct The code of conduct and good practice sets standards for clubs, coaches, players and parents involved in football. It has been developed to improve standards of good practice and protect the welfare and wellbeing of all those involved in the game, particularly young players themselves. Parents Encourage your child to play by the laws of the game. Avoid pressurizing players about winning or losing. Support and encourage all players, including the opposition. Never publicly criticize your child or other players. Do not question decisions by the match officials.
Players Show respect and fair play to your opponents. Play within the rules of the game. Encourage, support and co-operate with your team mates. Respect the officials and accept all decisions without question.
Coaches Give all players, whatever their ability, the chance to play. Always pursue fair play. Accept that striving to win is more important than winning itself. Ensure that coaching sessions are fun, well structured and focus on developing skill, decision-making and understanding of the game.
Additional good practice for all adults in football (including match officials, medical staff and volunteers) Avoid spending time alone with young players and vulnerable adults away from others. It is not appropriate to have an intimate relationship with a young player or a vulnerable adult. Avoid any horseplay, sexually suggestive comments or language. Never ridicule a child or vulnerable adult, or reduce them to tears. Never do things of a personal nature for a child or a vulnerable adult that they can do for themselves. Never allow allegations made by a child or vulnerable adult to go unchallenged, unrecorded or not acted upon
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