A new Respect Standard, supported by Codes of Conduct, has been launched by The FA, clearly setting out expectations of behaviours in the grassroots game:

Enjoy the Game; Give Respect; Be Inclusive; Work Together; and Play Safe.

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

Created with contributions gathered from grassroots clubs, The Grassroots Code will improve and maintain the standards of behaviour everyone expects to see at your own club as well as others to ensure a positive football environment for all. 

They’re very clear, so everyone can understand and remember them:

• 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.

Together, these Standards of Behaviour promote a positive, inclusive and respectful football experience for everyone. One in which your club can take pride in. One which makes even the strongest football clubs stronger. One which better represents our communities.

Here are a few examples of embracing the Standards can make football a better experience for everyone. Respect the Standard promotes The Grassroots Code and Standards of Behaviour to everyone, including players, coaches, officials , parents and supporters.

See The Standards In Action

DOWNLOAD THE GRASSROOTS CODE

Make sure all participants in your club are meeting the standard. Download The Grassroots Code relevant to you below.

(*Please note, you must open the PDFs in Acrobat Reader in order to fully personalise each Code.)
The Grassroots Code for Youth Football
The Grassroots Code for Adult Football
The Grassroots Code for Adults in Youth Football

How to show your support

Download a 'Respect The Standard' asset pack and bring the standard to your club or league and take the Respect for Coaches E-learning.
Respect The Standard Club Asset Pack
Respect The Standard League Asset Pack
E-Learning Respect for Coaches