Respect
Ensuring a positive football environment for all
The Grassroots Code is designed to unite everyone across grassroots football, driving positive standards of behaviour we can all get behind
Working with grassroots clubs, England Football have created The Grassroots Code which sets out the standards everyone expects to see across the grassroots game.
This includes five Standards of Behaviour essential to a positive football environment, clearly defined so that 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
Good behaviour deserves everyone's respect
By respecting these Standards, we make football better for everyone. To find out how you can play your part in ensuring football offers an inclusive and respectful experience for all, download The Grassroots Code relevant to you below.
Respect The Standard
Respect the Standard promotes The Grassroots Code and Standards of Behaviour to everyone, including players, coaches, officials, parents and supporters.
Here are a few examples of embracing the Standards can make football a better experience for everyone.
Everyone is responsible and should play their part in creating a safe, fun and inclusive environment in which to play. No matter what your role, we can work together to make the game better for all.
We love to hear about good work being carried out across grassroots to promote Respect - so if your have something positive to shout about at your club be sure to tag us when you share on social media. If you have a bigger event planned you can contact one of the team and see how we can support your efforts.
Getting everyone involved to sign up to the Grassroots Code is a great place to start, while the Behaviour Hub on the England Football website has further resources that can help. You can also contact the Football Development team at Hertfordshire FA, who would be happy to hear your ideas and can provide you with support.
During the game the Match Delegate is be responsible for the behaviour of all club members and spectators and they should be the first point of contact to raise any issues. Matters of a more serious nature should be reported to your Club, or direct to us as County FA via this form.
