A CODE OF CONDUCT FOR FOOTBALL
When joining TPC Academy we accept players that wish to follow our Code of Conduct and respect our philosophy within football.
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Respect is The FA’s response to a clear message from throughout the game, that the health of football depends upon high standards of behaviour on and off the pitch.
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Respect is a behavioural code for Football
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Respect is about recognising that the integrity of the game is more important than the result of the match
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Respect is For ALL and plays a key part in uniting the game
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Respect is about creating an understanding of what is acceptable and unacceptable behaviour in Football
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Respect is about those involved taking responsibility for the consequences of their own actions
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Respect is about supporting match officials to do their job.
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Respect is not a slogan. It is a collective responsibility of those involved in football to create a safe, fun and inclusive environment in which the game can take place.
The following Respect Codes of Conduct outline the types of behaviour that will support a safe, fun and inclusive game in this country. They also identify a range of sanctions which may be taken if these codes are not abided by.
PLAYERS – RESPECT CODE OF CONDUCT
When playing football, I will:
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Play fairly – I won’t cheat, dive, complain or waste time.
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Respect my team-mates, the other team, the referee or my coach/team manager.
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Play by the rules, as directed by the referee
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Be gracious in victory and defeat – I will 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
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Understand that a coach/team manager has to do what is best for the team and not one individual player
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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 my club, County FA or The FA: I may:
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Be required to apologise to my team-mates, the other team, referee or team manager • Receive a formal warning from the coach/team manager or the club committee
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Be dropped or substituted
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Be suspended from training
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Be required to leave the club In addition:
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My club, County FA or The FA may make my parent or carer aware of any infringements of the Code of Conduct
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The FA/County FA could impose a fine and suspension against my club !
SPECTATORS RESPECT CODE OF CONDUCT
We all bear a collective responsibility to set a good example and help provide a positive environment in which children can learn and enjoy the game.
Play your part and observe The FA’s Respect Code of Conduct for spectators at all times I will:
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Remember that children play for Fun and Development.
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Applaud effort and good play as well as success
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Respect the Referee’s decisions, even when you don’t agree with them
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Appreciate good play from whatever team it comes from
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Remain behind the touchline and within the Designated Spectators’ Area (where provided)
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Let the coach do their job and not confuse the players by telling them what to do
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Encourage the players to respect the opposition, referee and match official
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Support positively. When players make a mistake offer them encouragement not criticism
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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, any/all of the following actions may be taken by my club, County FA or The FA: I may be:
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Issued with a verbal warning from a club or league official
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Required to meet with the club, league or CFA Welfare Officer • Required to meet with the club committee
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Obliged to undertake an FA education course
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Obliged to leave the match venue by the club
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Requested by the club not to attend future games
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Suspended or have my club membership removed
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Required to leave the club along with any dependents
In addition:
The FA/County FA could impose a fine and/or suspension on the club
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