Code of conduct
Here's a comprehensive Code of Conduct tailored for a grassroots football team like Adswood United, covering expectations for Players, Parents/Guardians, Spectators, Managers, and Coaches.
⚽ Adswood United Football Club – Code of Conduct
🔵 Our Vision:
At Adswood United, we strive to foster a safe, respectful, and inclusive football environment where enjoyment, development, and community are at the heart of everything we do.
🧒 Players' Code of Conduct
As a player of Adswood United, I will:
- Respect my teammates, opponents, referees, coaches, and all adults.
- Always try my best during games and training – win or lose.
- Listen to and follow the coach's instructions.
- Play fairly – no cheating, diving, or intentionally hurting others.
- Accept the referee’s decisions without arguing.
- Take care of the club’s kit, equipment, and facilities.
- Arrive on time and ready to play or inform the coach if I can’t attend.
- Shake hands with the opposition and officials at the end of the game.
- Support and encourage my teammates at all times.
I understand that failure to follow this code may result in action being taken by the club.
👨👩👧👦 Parents’ & Guardians’ Code of Conduct
As a parent/guardian of an Adswood United player, I will:
- Encourage my child to enjoy football and support their efforts.
- Respect all players, coaches, referees, and other spectators.
- Never engage in offensive, insulting, or abusive language or behaviour.
- Applaud good play from both teams.
- Avoid coaching my child or other players during matches.
- Let the coaches do their job and not interfere during training or games.
- Communicate any concerns respectfully and through the correct channels.
- Ensure my child arrives on time for matches/training and is collected promptly.
I understand that my behaviour reflects on the club and that failure to follow this code may lead to being asked not to attend matches or training sessions.
🙋 Spectators' Code of Conduct
As a spectator at Adswood United games, I will:
- Show respect to all players, coaches, referees, and other spectators.
- Refrain from shouting abuse, criticism, or instructions at players.
- Celebrate fair play and good football, regardless of the team.
- Accept refereeing decisions – they are part of the game.
- Keep off the pitch and away from technical areas.
- Support the club’s efforts to create a safe and positive environment for all.
I acknowledge that continued inappropriate behaviour could lead to exclusion from club events.
🎓 Managers’ & Coaches’ Code of Conduct
As a manager or coach at Adswood United, I will:
- Put the wellbeing, enjoyment, and safety of players above all else.
- Encourage fair play and be a positive role model at all times.
- Treat all players fairly and with respect, regardless of ability or background.
- Provide age-appropriate training and ensure everyone gets equal opportunity to play and improve.
- Never engage in or tolerate bullying, abuse, or discrimination.
- Work with parents, referees, and club officials to ensure the best experience for all players.
- Stay up to date with coaching qualifications, safeguarding, and first aid.
- Maintain professional boundaries with players and parents.
- Promote the club’s values on and off the field.
I understand that I represent the club and must always uphold its values and reputation. Breaches of this code will be reviewed and may lead to disciplinary action.
🚨 Breaches of the Code:
All breaches of this Code of Conduct will be dealt with in line with Adswood United’s disciplinary procedures. Consequences may include verbal warnings, written warnings, suspensions, or removal from the club, depending on the severity of the behaviour.
🏁 Final Word:
We all have a part to play in making grassroots football a positive, respectful, and safe experience for everyone involved.
Together, let’s make Adswood United a club to be proud of – on and off the pitch.
Adswood United FC
Founded 1966