Everyone who joins the club is expected to abide by the rules below as a condition of being granted membership. Please familiarise yourself with the Players and Parent/Carers Rules as well as the Coaches/Managers rules.

Nidd United Football Club agree to:

1. Provide an inclusive environment, which promotes fair play in line with the Club Ethos.
2. Comply with the laws of the game, the rules of The Football Association and the rules of any competition they participate in.

The Coaches/Managers agree to:

1. Place the well-being and safety of their players above all other considerations. We acknowledge that every child or young person who plays or participates in football should be able to take part in an enjoyable and safe environment and be protected from poor practice and abuse. Nidd United Football Club recognises that this is the responsibility of every adult involved at our club.
2. No coach or assistant shall embark in a one-to-one discussion with an individual player unless in full view of other coaches, and/or players or parents.
3. All coaches and assistants should apply the Club Ethos and The Football Association's Coaches' ‘Respect’ Code of Conduct.

Carers and spectators agree to:

1. Practice and promote the Club Ethos at all times.
2. Adhere to The Football Association's Spectators and Parents/Carers ‘Respect’ Code of Conduct.
3. Let the coaches do their job and not confuse players by telling them what to do.
4. Never criticise a player for making a mistake - mistakes are part of learning.
5. Be responsible for ensuring their child arrives and is collected promptly.
6. Inform the Manager in advance if the child will not be collected by the designated parent/carer.
7. Ensure all seasonal player subscriptions are paid within the stated time. Failure to register by the stated date will result in the child not being able to play or train as they will not be insured by the Club.

Players agree to:

1. Practice and promote the Club Ethos at all times.
   
2. Read and adhere to The Football Association's Young Players' ‘Respect’ Code of Conduct.
3. Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting, abusive or racist language or behaviour.
4. Never be rude to my team-mates, the opposition, the referee, spectators, or my coach/team manager.
5. Remove all jewelry prior to training and matches for their own and other player’s health and safety.