Code of conduct

Rainham Eagles F.C. Code of Conduct is based on the ethos 'We only do positive'

Coaches, Team Managers and Club Officials

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 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

When working with players I will:

  • Place the well-being, safety 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 wit others (e.g. officials, doctors, welfare officers, physiotherapists) for each player's best interests

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

  • Required to meet the club or 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  • Required to leave, lose my position and/or have my license withdrawn

Spectators and Parents/Carers

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 them encouragement to try again next time

  • Never engage in, or tolerate offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour

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

Young Players

When playing football, I will:

  • Always play my best for the benefit of the 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

I understand that if I do not follow the Code, I may:

  • Be asked to apologise to whoever I've upset

  • Receive a formal warning

  • Be dropped, substituted or suspended from training

Anti-Bullying Policy for Football Club

Statement of intent

We are committed to providing a caring, friendly and safe environment for all of our members so they can participate in football in a relaxed and secure atmosphere. Bullying of any kind is unacceptable at our club. If bullying does occur, all club members or parents should be able to tell and know that incidents will be dealt with promptly and effectively. We are a TELLING club. This means that anyone who knows that bullying is happening is expected to tell the Club Welfare Officer or any committee member. This club is committed to playing its part to teach players to treat each other with respect

What is bullying?

Bullying is the use of aggression with the intention of hurting another person. Bullying results in pain and distress to the victim. Bullying can be:

  • Emotional: being unfriendly, excluding (emotionally and physically) sending hurtful text messages, tormenting, (e.g. hiding football boots/shin guards, threatening gestures);

  • Physical: pushing, kicking, hitting, punching or any use of violence;

  • Sexual: unwanted physical contact or sexually abusive comments; Discrimination: racial taunts, graffiti, gestures, homophobic comments, jokes about disabled people, sexist comments;

  • Verbal: name-calling, sarcasm, spreading rumours, teasing