Spectators and Parents/Carers Code of Conduct

Dartford FC share and encourage the FA’s Code of Respect, we believe that we all have the responsibility to promote the highest standards of behaviour. Spectators and Parents/Carers have a significant role to play in this. All spectators, parents, and carers should follow this code of conduct and treat all team, players, and match officials with Respect.

All Spectators and Parents/Carers

I will:

• Have fun; it is what we are all here for!
• Celebrate effort and good play from both sides.
• Always respect the Referee and Coaches and encourage players to do the same.
• Stay behind the touchline and within the Designated Spectators’ Area (where provided).
• When players make mistakes, offer them encouragement to try again next time.
• Never bring prohibited items into a football match or stadia (Pyrotechnics, weapons, drugs etc).
• Never engage in, or tolerate offensive, insulting, or abusive language or behaviour.
• I will make myself familiar with safeguarding practices and review FA guidance on physical contact (5.6) & Acceptable Behaviours When Working with Young People (5.7) documents on the safeguarding section of Englandfootball.com

I understand that if I do not follow the code, I may be:

• Issued with a verbal warning or asked to leave.
• Required to meet with the club committee. League or CFA Designated Safeguarding Officer.
• Obliged to undertake a FA education course.
• Requested not to attend future games, be suspended, or have my membership removed.
• Required to leave the club along with any dependants and/or issues with a fine.

Club Welfare Officer / Safeguarding Officer details:

Name: Emma Colmer

Email: cwodfc@gmail.com

Tel: 07815141256