The Grassroots Code is intended to unite everyone across grassroots football by driving positive standards of behaviour that everyone can get behind

Good behaviour deserves everyone’s respect

 The Grassroots Code will improve and maintain the standards everyone expects to see at your own club as well as others.

The standard of behaviours are very clear, so 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.

Together, these Standards of Behaviour promote a positive, inclusive and respectful football experience for everyone.
One in which your club can take pride in. One which makes even the strongest football clubs stronger.
One which better represents our communities.

You may have already seen the below Grassroots Codes ‘I Respect the Standard’ that may have arrived at your club. If not, these new Grassroots Codes are superseding the Respect Codes. Relevant Grassroots Codes are also hosted in the Accreditation Section of the Club Portal and the attached templates allow you to insert your club name.

These new standards must be adopted by clubs as soon as possible.