We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game.
In The FA’s survey of 37,000 grassroots participants, behaviour was the biggest concern in the game.
This included the abuse of match officials and the unacceptable behaviour of over competitive parents, spectators and coaches on the sideline.
Play your part and observe.
On and off the field, I will:
• Show respect to others involved in the game including match officials, opposition players, coaches, managers, officials and spectators
• Adhere to the laws and spirit of the game
• Promote Fair Play and high standards of behaviour
• Always respect the match official’s decision
• Never enter the field of play without the referee’s permission
• Never engage in public criticism of the match officials
• Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour.
When working with players, I will:
• Place the well-being, safety and enjoyment of each player above everything, including winning
• Explain exactly what I expect of players and what they can expect from me
• Ensure all parents/carers of all players under the age of 18 understand these expectations
• Never engage in or tolerate any form of bullying
• Develop mutual trust and respect with every player to build their self-esteem
• Encourage each player to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance
• Ensure all activities I organise are appropriate for the players’ ability level, age and maturity
• Co-operate fully with others in football (e.g.officials, doctors, physiotherapists, welfare
officers) for each player’s best interests.
I understand that if I do not follow the Code,
any/all of the following actions may be taken by my club, County FA or league
• Required to meet with the club, league orCounty Welfare Officer
• Required to meet with the club committee
• Monitored by another club coach
• Required to attend an FA education course
• Suspended by the club from attending matches
• Suspended or fined by the County FA
DEVELOP YOURSELF,
PLAN AND PREPARE
Competitive Youth & Junior Leagues
Match Day Procedure
• Home team must appoint a suitable person to act as referee
• Both teams must appoint a suitable person to act as assistant referee who must not be changed without informing the referee
• These three persons are then acting on behalf of the Gwent County F A
• The referee must aquaint himself/herself with the the assistants
• The referee must not start the game until he/she has satisfied him/herself that the assistants are in position
• The officials must take a zero tolerance to foul and/or abusive language.
• Any player using foul and/or abusive language must be sent from the field of play immediately and reported to the Gwent County F A
• Any manager that uses foul and/or abusive language must be removed from the field of play and the game must not restart until the said person is back in the changing rooms or well away from the pitch. The person must be reported to the Gwent County F A
• All reports from referees must be sent to Mr P.W. Aston, Disciplinary Secretary, ‘Brook Farm’, Bishton, Newport, Gwent NP18 2DZ
• Any official not adhering to the above will not be allowed to officiate in any further games
• The only reports that will be accepted are from the referee and/or the club
• No reports will be accepted from parents or spectators
• If any other reports are required these will be requested by Mr Aston
EAST GWENT CONTACTS
Abergavenny T, Shan Greeves 01873852168
Bulwark, Nicola Foulkes 01291620952
Caldicot Town , Steve Bright 01291 425176
Caerwent , Mrs Ann Marie Williams 01291 430911
Chepstow Athletic Stuart 01291621118
Chepstow Town , Dave 01291620162
Crickhowell , Chris 01873812166
Garden City, Len 01291627804
Raglan, Paul 01291691085
Sudbrook c.c Sue 01291421028
Thornwell , Kevin 01291620632
Undy Paul 01633881584
Usk Darren 01291672644
Underwood , Shan 01633413598
Rockfield Rovers, Andy 01600716489
Monmouth Town, Steve 01600714579
Goytre , Helen 01495764532
