Club Code of Conduct

Players

• The Club expects fair play at all times.
• Shake hands with match officials and opponents after the game (whatever the result).
• Do not become involved in disputes with officials, opponents or spectators.
• Do not use foul or abusive language towards officials, opponents or supporters.
• Let the referee handle incidents in the game. Do not retaliate against opponents.
• Do not applaud a sending-off or the errors of opponents.
• Treat the changing rooms and facilities of all clubs you visit with respect.
• Teamwork, effort and enjoyment are as important as winning. Learn to win and lose with dignity.
• Remember you are representing your club. Be sensible and enjoy yourself.

Officials

Team managers, coaches and club officials — particularly managers — have a crucial role to play in the game.

• Encourage your players to play in the correct spirit.
• Do not abuse your own players or those of the other team.
• Handle any unruly behaviour among your spectators before it gets out of hand.
• Do not use foul or abusive language to match officials, players or spectators.
• Under no circumstances enter the field of play during a match unless expressly requested to do so by the referee.
• Referees, and parents and spectators officiating as referees or assistant referees, have the full authority of the FA. It is the responsibility of club officials to ensure they are treated with respect.

Spectators

• Your actions influence the mood of the players and the game.
• Stand behind the barrier or away from the touchline.
• Do not abuse match officials, however much you disagree with their decision.
• Encourage all players and applaud their efforts.
• Do not ridicule opponents for their mistakes.
• Do not applaud foul play, and do not incite your players to foul.
• Do not use foul or abusive language to players or other spectators.
• You must not enter the field of play during a game unless asked to do so by the referee.
• Remember, when you are supporting your team you are representing your club.
• You are subject to the laws of the game. You can be cautioned, reported, sent away from the ground and suspended from attending any matches. Your team or club can also be fined, suspended or expelled from the competition.

Coaches & Team Managers

• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of each and every person and treat each equally within the context of the sport.
• Place the wellbeing and safety of each player above other considerations, including the development of performance.
• Adhere to all guidelines laid down within the operating rules of Redruth United FC and the rules of the Football Association.
• Develop an appropriate working relationship with each player based upon mutual trust and respect.
• Do not exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward.
• Encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance.
• Ensure that the activities they direct or advocate are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of their players.
• Clarify at the outset with players (and their parents or guardians) exactly what is expected of them, and what they are entitled to expect from their coach or team manager.
• Co-operate fully with other specialists — other coaches, officials, sports scientists, doctors, physiotherapists — in the best interests of the player.
• Always promote the club's code of conduct and emphasise the positive aspects of the sport to players, parents and spectators alike. Never condone violations of the Laws of the Game, behaviour contrary to the spirit of the laws or relevant rules and regulations, or the use of prohibited substances or techniques.
• Consistently display high standards of behaviour and be role models for players, parents and spectators.