Code of Conduct and
Associated Sanctions for
Young Players

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

As a player, you have a big part to play. That’s why The FA is asking every player to
follow a Respect Code of Conduct.

When playing football, I will:

• Always play to the best of my ability
• Play fairly – I won’t cheat, complain or waste time.
• Respect my team-mates, the other team, the referee or my coach/manager.
• Play by the rules, as directed by the referee
• Shake hands with the other team and referee at the end of the game
• Listen and respond to what my coach/team manager tells me
• Talk to someone I trust or the club welfare officer if I’m unhappy about
  anything at my club.

I understand that if I do not follow the Code, any/all of the following actions may be
taken by the league, 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 league
• Be dropped or substituted

In addition:

• My league, County FA or The FA may make my parent or carer aware of any infringements of the Code of Conduct
• The FA/County FA could impose a fine and suspension against my club