The Grassroots Code is designed to unite everyone across grassroots football by driving positive standards of behaviour we can all get behind.
Good behaviour deserves everyone’s respect
Created with contributions gathered from grassroots clubs, The Grassroots Code will improve and maintain the standards everyone expects to see at your own club as well as others.
To do so, The Grassroots Code includes Standards of Behaviour which ensure a positive football environment for all. They’re 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 young people and vulnerable adults.
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.
See the Standards of Behaviour in action
Here are a few examples of how embracing the Standards can make football a better experience for everyone. Respect the Standard promotes The Grassroots Code and Standards of Behaviour to everyone, including players, coaches, officials , parents and supporters.
DOWNLOAD THE GRASSROOTS CODE
Make sure all participants in your club are meeting the standard. Download the Grassroots Code relevant to you below.
*Please note, you must open the PDFs in Acrobat Reader in order to fully personalise each Code.
Need some help getting your team to understand and embrace the codes?
Download these handy resources to support you with adopting the Grassroots codes in your team:
How to show your support
Download a Respect The Standard asset pack and bring the standard to your club or league and take the Respect for Coaches E-learning.
