matchday rules

 Children play football because they enjoy it and its fun. 

It is important to remember that irrespective of a child’s ability 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 always observe The FA’s Respect Code of Conduct for spectators.

• Remember that children play for FUN

• Applaud effort and good play as well as success

• Respect the Referee’s decisions even when you don’t agree with them and remember most Referee's in Grassroots football are still Children and learning themselves! Without these young Referee's your child will not have a match to play

• Appreciate good play from whatever team it comes from

• Remain behind the touchline and within the Designated Spectators’ Area

• 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

• Support positively and offer players encouragement not criticism

• Never engage in, or tolerate offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour

• No smoking or vaping is allowed on site
• No dogs (except guide dogs) are allowed on the premises
• Put litter in the bins provided. No bottles/empty bottles to be left on pitch after each game
• St Francis follows and champions the FA respect code of conduct.
• This framework promotes good behaviour from adults, spectators, parents, coaches, club officials and match officials. The FA’s Respect programme aims to educate parents and coaches on their roles in creating a fun, safe and inclusive environment for players to ensure the campaign is embraced throughout the age groups and result in sustained participation from players and volunteers alike.

Understand that if this code  is not followed any/all of the following actions may be taken you

• Issued with a verbal warning from a club or league official

• Required to meet with the club, league or CFA 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.