The grassroots game has a new Grassroots Code. Formerly known as the Code of Conduct, The Grassroots Code is designed to unite everyone across grassroots football by driving positive standards of behaviour we can all get behind.

Created with contributions gathered from grassroots clubs, 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 children.

Together, these Standards of Behaviour promote a positive, inclusive and respectful football experience for everyone. The aim is to communicate fun, positivity, respect, inclusivity, teamwork and safe spaces. All of this is wrapped in a national Respect the Standard campaign promoting the Code’s new Standards of Behaviour.

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Respect the Standard: Clubs and Leagues asset packs now available

Following the launch of ‘Respect the Standard’, we are pleased to be able to share asset packs for clubs and leagues. Links to them can be found below, but the packs are also available on the Grassroots code page here: The Grassroots Code | England Football

Club Asset Pack

League Asset Pack

As always, thank you for your partnership and support with this new campaign, we really hope it will make a difference in improving behaviour for everyone in grassroots football.