Club Officials Code of Conduct
Football Association Code of Conduct for Team Officials
We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game.
In The FA's survey of over 37,000 grassroots participants, behaviour was the biggest concern in the game. This included both the abuse of match officials and the unacceptable behaviour by over competitive parents, spectators and coaches on the sidelines. The FA's Respect programme is aimed at tackling unacceptable behaviour across the whole game. Play your part and observe The FA's Respect Code of Conduct for coaches, team managers and club officials at all times.
I will:
- Show respect to others involved in the game including match officials, opposition players, coaches, managers, officials and spectators
- Adhere to the Laws of the Game
- Display and promote high standards of behaviour
- Always respect the match officials' decisions
- Never enter the field of play without the referee's permission
- Never engage in public criticism of the match officials
- Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour.
- Place the well-being, safety and enjoyment of each player above everything, including winning
- Explain exactly what I expect of players and what they can expect from me
- Ensure the parents/carers of all players under the age of 18 understand these expectations
- Refrain from, and refuse to tolerate any form of bullying
- Develop mutual trust and respect with every player to build their self-esteem
- Encourage each player to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance
- Ensure all activities I organise are appropriate for the players' ability level, experience, age and maturity
- Co-operate fully with others in football (e.g. officials, doctors, physiotherapists, welfare officers) for each player's best interests
Warton Typhoons JFC Code of Conduct for Team Officials
- Coaches must have a recognised F.A coaching qualification and be first aid trained, or at least be working towards the attainment of such awards.
- Coaches must behave within the coaches’ code of conduct. A Team manager/coach may be asked to leave their position within the club if they have been deemed by the committee to have breached the coaches’ code of conduct. 28 days Notice must be given in writing by a manager of his intention to resign his position.
- Coaches will treat any personal information imparted to them by a parent or Guardian with the strictest of confidence
- Coaches must ensure that all players and parents registered with the club are treated equally, fairly and to a consistent manner as laid down in the coaches’ code of conduct. They must provide parents/guardians with information relating to their child’s development and abilities within the squad as and when requested
- It is the coaches’ responsibility to decide as to whether players will be asked to register for the club before the beginning of each season. Their decision as to why a player is not to be retained must be communicated to both the player and his/her parent or guardian. Each 11 a side squad should not exceed 20 registered players and each 7 a side squad should not exceed 24 registered players.
- Every effort must be made to play those players who are named as substitutes during a game. If for whatever reason you don’t use any substitutes, you must be prepared to discuss the reasons with the parent or guardian and the player. At no time should players be promised a game prior to team selection
- All team managers/coaches must dress appropriately for matches and training and adequately for the weather conditions at the match/training sessions. They must ensure that all players are also appropriately dressed. Club merchandise is the preferred outerwear for all players and coaches on match days.