7. Match Officials

Make your impact a positive one.
By managing the game in a positive, calm and confident way, you’ll encourage everyone to have fun.

Play your part and support The FA’s Code of Respect: I will:

• Respect the game, the competition and all other participants
• Maintain my integrity and approach each game with a positive mind set
• Be knowledgeable of the laws of the game, regulations and competition rules
• Set a positive personal example, by promoting good behaviour
• Embrace and empathise with the spirit of the game
• Submit accurate and concise reports and misconduct
• Complete and submit accurate and concise reports
• Apply the laws of the game, promoting positive actions and not tolerating actions that do not fit the image of the game
• I will make myself familiar with safeguarding practices & review guidance on physical contact (5.6) & Acceptable Behaviours When Working With Young People (5.7) documents on the safeguarding section of EnglandFootball.com

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

• Required to meet with The FA, County FA Referee Development Staff or Referees Committee
• Suspended by the County FA