Spectators and Parents/Carers

HGSC Spectators and Parents/Carers

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

This club is supporting The FA’s Respect programme to ensure football can be enjoyed in a safe, positive environment.

Remember children’s football is a time for them to develop their technical, physical, tactical and social skills. Winning isn’t everything.

Play your part and observe The FA’s Respect Code of Conduct for spectators and parents/carers at all times.

  • Remember that children play for FUN.
  • Applaud effort and good play as well as success.
  • Always respect the match officials’ decisions.
  • Remain outside the field of play and within the Designated Spectators’ Area (where provided).
  • Let the coach do their job and not confuse the players by telling them what to do.
  • Encourage the players to respect the opposition, referee and match officials.
  • Avoid criticising a player for making a mistake – mistakes are part of learning.
  • Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting, or abusive language or behaviour.

    • I May Be:

    • Issued with a verbal warning from a club or league official.
    • Required to meet with the club, league or County FA Welfare Officer.
    • Required to meet with the club committee.
    • Obliged to undertake an FA education course.
    • Obliged to leave the match venue by the club.
    • Requested by the club not to attend future games.
    • Suspended or have my club membership removed.
    • 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.