This COC is applicable at all times when a player is representing KFC. This will include while on the premises of any FA affiliated Club, or periods before and after a game, training session, club function or during the time taken to travel to those events. In all cases the conditions as set out will be in place.

We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behavior in the game. Players tell us they want a referee for every match, yet 7,000 match official’s drop out each season because of the abuse and intimidation they receive on and off the pitch. Respect your referee today and you may just get one for every match this season. Play your part and observe The FA’s Respect Code of Conduct for players at all times.

On and off the field, I will:

• Adhere to the Laws of the Game

• Display and promote high standards of behavior

• Promote Fair Play

• Always respect the match official’s decisions

• Never engage in public criticism of the match officials

• Never engage in offensive, insulting or abusive language or behavior

• Never engage in bullying, intimidation or harassment

• Speak to my team-mates, the opposition and my coach/manager with respect.

• Remember we all make mistakes.

• Win or lose with dignity. Shake hands with the opposing team and the referee at the end of every game. 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 The FA.

I may:

• Be required to apologise to team-mates, the other team, and referee or team manager

• Receive a warning from the coach

• Receive a written warning from the club committee

• Be required to attend a FA education course

• Be dropped or substituted

• Be suspended from training

• Not be selected for the team

• Be required to serve a suspension

• Be fined

• Be required to leave the club.

In addition:

• The FA/County FA or my Club could impose a fine and/or suspensi