CODE OF CONDUCT - PLAYERS
Code of conduct for all Players
It is important everyone behaves themselves when playing football.
As a player, you have a big part to play. That’s why the FA is asking every player to follow the Respect Code of Conduct.
When playing football, I will:
• Always do my best, even if the we’re losing or the other team is stronger
• Play fairly – I won’t cheat, complain or waste time
• Never be rude to my team-mates, the other team, the referee, spectators or my coach/team manager.
• Do what the referee tells me.
• Shake hands with the other team and referee at the end of the game.
• Listen to my coach/manager and respect what they say.
• Talk to someone I trust, for example my parents or the club welfare officer if I’m unhappy about anything at my club.
I understand that if I do not follow the code, action may be taken by either the club or the league.
Player Regulations Season 2025-26
1. Training will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Allowance for work, travel and other commitments, but players need to make every effort to attend. Communication via Spond is essential, so sessions can be properly planned.
2. Management will make video coverage of matches where possible. Players will need to watch any footage available and participate in any other performance analysis provided. The club is investigating the provision of log books for each registered player and the possibility of reactivating the Cityplay tracking system.
3. Players will be allocated playing and training kit plus a club travel jacket. It will be obligatory to wear these at training and matches and when travelling. It is the players’ responsibility to take good care of their kit.
4. The club will set objectives for each team at the start of the season. Personal objectives may be set for individual players.
5. Where possible, a record of appearances, goals and assists will be recorded through Full Time.
6. All players must remain on site on match days after each home game for at least 30 minutes, unless permission is obtained from the appropriate manager. This will be good for team spirit and save food wastage.
7. The club reserves the right to levy small fines for repeated wearing of wrong kit at training or on match days.
8. Management will explore the best way of nominating a ‘Player of the Match at each game.
9. Players need to advise managers and coaches of match availability in good time. A target will be 14 days before the game, if players are away and unavailable.
10. If players are unhappy with any aspect of their football at Keynsham, then they should contact their manager or coach for a discussion. Only if they are still not happy, they may contact the club welfare officer or raise the matter with the CEO.
11. Should any player receive an approach from another club or person linked to another club, they should inform both their manager and the CEO at once. Should a player leave the club, then all kit must be returned to the manager or the CEO on departure. Under no circumstances should kit be returned via a third party, including another player. That can lead to lost and unchecked items.
12. Where the club provides transport for away matches, all players should intend to travel that way. If a player is geographically inconveniently located on that match day or there are other reasons to travel directly to the opponent’s ground, then permission must be sought from the manager 7 days prior to the game not to be on the team bus. That permission will only be given in clearly defined situations. Travelling together as a team has many benefits for a team.
13. At all matches and training, players should assist managers and coaches by helping to collect equipment during and after the session.
14 Players need to ensure that any criticisms after matches are constructive and not in any way critical of team mates or management.
