1.        It is the aim of this Club to promote the highest standards of sportsmanship and fair play and to ensure the “spirit” of the Club’s activities are not abused.

2.        Any adult taking part in any activity organised by this Club, or attending such an activity with the Club as a guest of another, shall conduct themselves in an exemplary manner.

3.        Adult behaviour must be of the highest standard to set the correct example to players.

4.        Players should expect advice, encouragement and support and not be embarrassed or humiliated by the adults watching them.

5.        Adults should not shout, swear, argue, become violent or use sarcasm. Wherever possible players who require help should be assisted and encouraged to overcome difficulties.

6.        Adults must remain behind the touchline and within any Designated Spectators’ Area (where provided) during matches.

7.        Adults have a responsibility to promote a respectful and positive matchday atmosphere. Offensive, insulting, or abusive language or behaviour will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

8.        Adults should:

·       Always look for aspects to praise rather than rebuke.

·       Praise good behaviour to show that adults value it.

·       Praise effort and performance rather than simply achievement most often in the case of a victory.

·       Emphasise the importance of involvement first, winning second.

·       Display patience.

·       Ensure players have a clear understanding of the standard of behaviour expected.

·       Help players understand the rules, talk to them, not at them.

9.        Matters of team selection, including the playing of substitutes, remains the sole responsibility of the team manager/team leader and their decisions will remain final. Any parent/guardian or person associated with a playing Member or Honorary Member who attempts to unduly influence the team manager/game leader with regard to team selection shall be in contravention of (2) above and may be dealt with as (11) below.

10.  At all times during the course of an activity, the decisions made by the referee, qualified or unqualified, appointed to officiate will remain final. In many cases newly qualified referees/umpires are appointed to games in order to gain experience and these officials, male or female, should be given encouragement and support.

11.   Any parent / guardian or spectator associated with a playing Member or Honorary Member whose behaviour is considered to fall below the required standard may result in the membership of that player being suspended or cancelled.

12.  Adults must allow coaches to fulfil their role without interference. Instructions should not be shouted from the sidelines, as this can confuse players and undermine the authority of team officials.

13.  Any complaint regarding the opposition, referee, spectators, or any other aspect of the game must be dealt with by the team manager/game leader. If the matter is considered serious enough the Club Secretary will inform the appropriate authority. It is not acceptable for individuals to take the law into their own hands.

14.  All parents / guardians and spectators shall abide by the rules of the respective game Associations.

15.   All spectators shall refrain from using any discriminatory language of any kind. Langton Green CSA have a zero-tolerance policy toward discrimination on the grounds of race, skin colour, nationality, sexuality, gender and disability.

16.   Any adult failing to adhere to this Code of Conduct may face the following actions:

·      A verbal warning issued by a Club or League official

·      A requirement to meet with the Club Committee or Welfare Officer

·      Completion of an FA educational course

·      Removal from the match venue or prohibition from attending future games

·      Suspension or cancellation of Club membership

·      Further disciplinary actions or sanctions from the FA or County FA, which may include financial penalties or Club-level restrictions