The new 2021/22 season is now underway and as we return to grassroots games up and down the country the Board of Trustees felt it is important that we update everyone on the FA's Respect codes of conduct that need to be adhered to.

As a supporter of grassroots football in any capacity, creating a fun, safe and inclusive environment for all on and off the pitch can make a difference, therefore it is important that we follow the codes of conduct set for us.

England Football’s Respect programme in partnership with Nationwide Building Society was launched to encourage respect and positivity right across our game.

‘We Only Do Positive' encourages coaches and parents within mini-soccer and youth football to bring about a better, more inclusive and supportive football environment.

9 out of 10 children play better with positive encouragement

In 2017-18 the FA carried out extensive research into U7s–U18s football to understand where Respect should be positioned and could have the biggest positive impact over time. They discovered that 9 in 10 children play better with positive encouragement.

Research also highlighted the negative results that could arise from a negative experience upon a child.

The Respect codes of conduct are in place to ensure that anyone involved within grassroots football is playing their part to give everyone a positive experience.

To find out more information and to download the codes of conduct, please click here to visit the England Football website.

You can also find the codes of conduct hosted on our website 24/7 by visiting the Documents section here.

We hope everyone at the club enjoys the season and best of luck to all of our players with their development ahead