COTHAM TIGERS - RESPECT
CODE OF CONDUCT
Cotham Tigers has adopted the FA set of Respect codes of conduct for Players, Parents/Spectators, Officials and Coaches/Managers as below.
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.
Play your part and support The FA’s Code of Respect.
When playing football, I will:
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Always play my best for the benefit of my team
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Play fairly and be friendly
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Play by the rules and respect the Referee
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Shake hands with the other team - win or lose
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Listen carefully to what my coach tells me
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Understand that a coach has to do what’s best for the team
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Talk to someone I trust or the club welfare officer if I’m unhappy about anything at my club
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Encourage my team mates
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Respect the facilities home & away
I understand that if I do not follow the Code, I may:
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Be asked to apologise to whoever I’ve upset
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Receive a formal warning
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Be dropped, substituted or suspended from training
Spectators
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.
Play your part and support The FA’s Code of Respect.
I will:
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Have fun; it’s what we’re all here for!
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Celebrate effort and good play from both sides
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Always respect the Referee and coaches and encourage players to do the same
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Stay behind the touchline and within the Designated Spectators’ Area (where provided)
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When players make mistakes, offer them encouragement to try again next time
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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:
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Issued with a verbal warning or asked to leave
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Required to meet with the club committee, league or CFA Welfare Offcer
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Obliged to undertake an FA education course
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Requested not to attend future games, be suspended or have my membership removed
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Required to leave the club along with any dependents and/or issued a fine
Coaches, Team Managers and Club Officials
Set the standards for a great game.
Use your position to set a positive example for the people you're responsible frond lead a better game for everyone.
Play your part and support The FA’s Code of Respect.
On and off the field, I will:
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Always show respect to everyone involved in the game
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Stick to the rules and celebrate the spirit of the game
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Encourage fair play and high standards of behaviour
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Always respect the Referee and encourage players to do the same
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Never enter the field of play without the referee’s permission
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Never engage in, or tolerate offensive, insulting or abusive behaviour
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Be aware of the potential impact of bad language on others
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Be gracious in victory and defeat
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Respect the facilities home and away
When working with players, I will:
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Place the well-being, safety and enjoyment of each player above everything
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Never tolerate any form of bullying
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Ensure all activities are suited for the players’ ability and age
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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:
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Required to meet with the club or league Welfare officer or your CFA Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO).
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Suspended by the club from attending matches
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Suspended or fined by the County FA
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Required to leave, lose my position and/or have my license withdrawn