Codes of Conduct

The Grassroots Code

The Grassroots Code is designed to unite everyone across grassroots football by driving positive standards of behaviour we can all get behind.

For additional guidance regarding the above principles, please see the following: Grassroots Code

When playing for Woking Cougars F.C, I will...

Always play my best for the benefit of the team
Play fairly and be friendly
Play by the rules and respect the Referee
Shake hands with the other team - win or lose
Listen carefully to what my coach tells me
Understand that a coach has to do what's best for the team
Talk to someone I trust or the club welfare officer if I'm unhappy about anything at my club
Encourage my team mates
Respect the facilities home & away

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 required to apologise to my team-mates, the other team, referee, or team manager.
Receive a formal warning from the coach or the club committee.
Be dropped or substituted, Be suspended from training, Be required to leave the club.

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.

Have fun; it’s what we’re all here for!
Celebrate effort and good play from both sides
Always respect the Referee and coaches and encourage players to do the same
Stay behind the touchline and within the Designated Spectators’ Area (where provided)
When players make mistakes, offer them encouragement to try again next time
Never engage in, or tolerate offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour
I will make myself familiar with safeguarding practices & review guidance on physical contact (5.6) & Acceptable Behaviours When Working With Young People (5.7) documents on the safeguarding section of EnglandFootball.com

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…

Issued with a verbal warning or asked to leave
Required to meet with the club committee, league or CFA Welfare Officer
Obliged to undertake an FA education course
Requested not to attend future games, be suspended or have my membership removed
Required to leave the club along with any dependents and/or issued a ﬁne

In addition:

By joining Woking Cougars Football Club, you are agreeing to uphold both the Football Assocation’s Grassroots Code and the Club’s Code of Conduct