New Grassroots Code from The FA

Let’s make football better for everyone

The Grassroots Code is here to unite the grassroots game by driving positive Standards of Behaviour we can all get behind.

Good behaviour deserves everyone’s respect. Created from conversations with grassroots clubs across England, we hope

you will sign up to The Grassroots Code and show you want to improve behaviour at our club and others.

The Standards of Behaviour

• 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.

You can read more about the Standards of Behaviour in The Grassroots Codes. These new Codes apply to all players, parents and club & team officials.

The codes are also available to download, read and sign on our resources page here.