Adult Players Code of Conduct
As a club at the heart of the local community we’re proud to offer an environment that is safe, fun and positive for all. We are therefore supporting The FA’s Respect programme to ensure football can be enjoyed in a safe & positive environment
We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game. We therefore expect all our Senior Players at Reading City Football Club to play their part and observe The FA’s Respect Code of Conduct for Adult Players at all times.
ON AND OFF THE FIELD, I WILL:
• Adhere to the Laws of The Game
• Display and promote high standards of behaviour
• Promote Fair Play
• Always respect the match official decisions
• Never engage in public criticism of the match officials
• Never engage in offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour
• Never engage in bullying, intimidation or harassment
• Speak to my team-mates, the opposition and my coach/manager with respect
• Remember we all make mistakes
• Win or lose with dignity. Shake hands with the opposing team and the referee at the end of every game.
I understand that if I do not follow the Code, any/all of the following actions may be taken:
I MAY:
• Be required to apologise to team-mates, the other team, referee or team manager
• Receive a warning from the coach
• Receive a written warning from the club committee
• Be required to attend an FA education course •
Be dropped or substituted
• Be suspended from training
• Not be selected for the team
• Be required to serve a suspension
• Be fined
• Be required to leave the club.
IN ADDITION:
• The FA/County FA could impose a fine and/or suspension on the club.
