Respect
Everyone can play their part
The Grassroots Code: Respect the Standard
Let’s make football better for everyone
The Grassroots Code is here to unite the grassroots game by driving positive Standards of Behaviour we can all get behind.
Good behaviour deserves everyone’s respect
Created from conversations with grassroots clubs across England, we hope you will sign up to The Grassroots Code and show you want to improve behaviour across every all our leagues.
The Standards of Behaviour
• Enjoy The Game: We’re here to enjoy ourselves…win, lose or draw.
• Give Respect: We always treat others as we’d like to be treated.
• Be Inclusive: We embrace our differences…football is a game for everyone.
• Work Together: We’re a team, on and off the pitch.
• Play Safe: We all have a role in safeguarding children.
You can read more about the Standards of Behaviour in The Grassroots Code.
These apply to all players – from age five to senior players – and are available for all our leagues and clubs now.
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