Play your Part (Code of Conduct)

Welcome to Bure Valley FC, where the safety and welfare of our football family take precedence. As members of this vibrant community, it's essential that we all contribute to maintaining a secure environment. Please familiarize yourself with our safeguarding guidelines.

Young Players

1. When playing football I will:
   • Always play my best for the benefit of my team.
   • Play fairly and be friendly.
   • Play by the rules and respect the Referee.
   • Shake hands with the other team - win or lose.
   • Listen carefully to what my coach tells me.
   • Understand that a coach has to do what's best for the team.
   • Talk to someone I trust or the club welfare officer if I'm unhappy about anything at my club.
   • Encourage my team mates.
   • Respect the facilities home & away.
2. I understand that if I do not follow the code, I may:
   • Be asked to apologise to whoever I've upset.
   • Recieve a formal warning.
   • Be dropped, substituted or suspended from training.

Spectators and Parents/Carers

1. Play your part and support the FA's code of respect.
   • Have fun; it's what we're 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 than encouragement to try again next time.
   • Never engage in, or tolerate offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour.
2. 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 Welfare Officer.
   • Obliged to undertake an FA education course.
   • Requested not to attend future games, be suspended or have my membership removed.
   • Required to leave the club along with any dependents and/or issued a fine.

Coaches, Team Managers and Club Officials 

1. On and off the field, I will:
   • Always show respect to everyone involved in the game.
   • Stick to the rules and celebrate the spirit of the game.
   • Encourage fair play and high standards of behaviour.
   • Always respect the referee and encourage players to do the same.
   • Never enter the field of play without the referee's permission.
   • Never engage in, or tolerate offensive, insulting or abusive behaviour.
   • Be aware of the potential impact of bad language on others.
   • Be gracious in victory and defeat.
   • Respect the facilities home and away.
2. When working with players, I will:
   • Place the well-being, saftey and enjoyment of each player above everything.
   • Never tolerate any form of bullying.
   • Ensure all activities are suited for the players' ability and age.
   • Work with others (e.g officials,doctors,welfare officers,physiotherapists) for each player's best interests.
3. I understand that if I do not follow the code, I may be: 
   • Required to meet with the club or league Welfare officer or your CFA Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO).
   • Suspended by the club from attending matches.
   • Suspended or fined by the County FA.
   • Required to leave, lose my position and/or have my license withdrawn.

Adult Players

1. On and off the field, I will:
   • Stick to the rules and celebrate the spirit of the game. 
   • Always show respect to everyone involved in the game.
   • Never engage in public criticism of the Match Officials and abide by their final decisions.
   • Win or lose with dignity. Shake hands at the end of every game.
   • Be aware of the potential impact of bad language on others.
   • Never engage in abusive language, bullying or intimidating behaviour.
2. I understand that if I do not follow the code, I may:
   • Be asked to apologise to whoever I've upset.
   • Recieve a formal warning.
   • Be required to attend a FA education course.
   • Be dropped, substituted or suspended from training,
   • Not be selected for the team.
   • Be asked to leave the club and/or issued a fine.