Cotham Tigers has adopted the FA set of Respect codes of conduct for Players, Parents/Spectators, Officials and Coaches/Managers as below. 

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We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game. 

 

Players

Play your best. Be your best. Make sure you and everyone around you has a good time on and off the pitch.

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Play your part and support The FA’s Code of Respect. 

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When playing football, I will:

• Always play my best for the benefit of my 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, I may:

• Be asked to apologise to whoever I’ve upset

• Receive a formal warning

• Be dropped, substituted or suspended from training

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Spectators

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If we behave positively during practice and matches, our children will too. By setting a good example, we'll help build a supportive environment in which everyone can enjoy themselves.

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Play your part and support The FA’s Code of Respect. 

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I will:

• 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 understand that if I do not follow the Code, I may be:

• Issued with a verbal warning or asked to leave

• Required to meet with the club committee, league or CFA Welfare Offcer

• 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

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Coaches, Team Managers and Club Officials

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Set the standards for a great game.

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Use your position to set a positive example for the people you're responsible frond lead a better game for everyone.

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Play your part and support The FA’s Code of Respect. 

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On and off the field, I will:

• Always show respect to everyone involved in the game

• Stick to the rules and celebrate the spirit of the game

• Encourage fair play and high standards of behaviour

• Always respect the Referee and encourage players to do the same

• Never enter the field of play without the referee’s permission

• Never engage in, or tolerate offensive, insulting or abusive behaviour

• Be aware of the potential impact of bad language on others

• Be gracious in victory and defeat

• Respect the facilities home and away

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When working with players, I will:

• Place the well-being, safety and enjoyment of each player above everything

• Never tolerate any form of bullying

• Ensure all activities are suited for the players’ ability and age

• Work with others (e.g. officials, doctors, welfare officers, physiotherapists) for each player’s best interests

 

I understand that if I do not follow the Code, I may be:

• Required to meet with the club or league Welfare officer or your CFA Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO).

• Suspended by the club from attending matches

• Suspended or fined by the County FA

• Required to leave, lose my position and/or have my license withdrawn

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