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The FA Respect Campaign
The FA Respect Programme [23 Aug @ 11:00pm]
Respect is The FA's programme of activities to combat unacceptable behaviour in our game at every level - on the pitch and from the sidelines.This was the No.1 priority emerging from the biggest opinion survey to date of grassroots football in England. It was carried out in late 2007 and directly informed The FA's National Game Strategy, published in March 2008. We hope that Respect will ensure a safe, positive environment for everyone to enjoy football. From the start it will have an impact on the following areas: Referee recruitment and retention: By tackling abuse towards match officials, we hope to reduce the stream of referees understandably leaving the game. Participation within youth football: Abuse and pressure from the sidelines needs to stop if we are to ensure young children enjoy, stay and progress in the game. Coaching and player development: An encouraging and player-centred approach is vital if we are to improve coaching standards - particularly for the key 5-11 age-group. It's simple: better coaches produce better players. Safeguarding children: Everyone in football has a duty of care towards children - ensuring they are able to play football in a safe, enjoyable environment free of abuse, bullying and discrimination. Improving behaviour is a whole-game issue and the 2008-09 season will see the Respect programme introduced at professional and grassroots levels. To do this, The FA is actively working with the following organisations: The Premier League The Football League The Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) The League Managers' Association (LMA) Professional Game Match Officials (PGMO) All County FAs And we're inviting all regional and local adult and youth leagues to play their part in our Respect programme. Please contact you local Respect Lead Officer if you would like to sign-up. Minister for Sport Gerry Sutcliffe has lent his support to the Respect programme, saying: "Football is the most high profile sport in the world and with the new season about to start, the game is back in the spotlight. Footballers today are not just sportsmen, they are role models for young people around the world. Passion is at the heart of the game, but being passionate doesn't mean disrespecting people. It's absolutely crucial that players, coaches, officials and spectators sign up to Respect. We need to see a commitment to change at all levels of the sport, and I'm grateful to the FA for leading the way."
Kent FA Respect Programme [24 Aug @ 4:20pm]
FA Respect ProgrammeThe FA Respect Programme was launched in August 2008 and was The FA’s response to the largest ever consultation in grassroots football (Your Game, Your Say, Our Goal). The top two priorities highlighted from the consultation were to stop the abuse towards referees from players, and from spectators and parents. The Respect programme is a whole game issue which has implications in the professional game as well as in grassroots football. After a large scale pilot the four main themes of the programme in grassroots football were set as follows: 1. Codes of Conduct 2. Referee managing the game 3. Captains taking more responsibility 4. Use of designated spectator areas The FA Respect Programme is one of the key milestones outlined in the FA Vision of how to change the face of football. It is a long term programme which has been very positively received by the football community in Kent. The leagues in that have committed their support to the programme are: Adult Leagues: Vandanel Kent County League Kent Football League Ashford and District Football League Ashford and District Sunday League Belmonte Thanet Sunday Football League Canterbury and District Football League Express Cabs Maidstone and District League Kent Messenger Maidstone and Mid Kent Sunday Football League Kent Suburban League Medway Messenger Sunday Football League North Kent Sunday League Orpington and Bromley District Sunday Football League Sevenoaks and District Football League Sheppey Sunday Football League South London Football Alliance Tonbridge and District Football League West Kent Sunday League Youth Leagues Ashford and District Mini Soccer League Bexley and District Junior Football League (sanctioned by London FA) Crowborough and District Junior Football League (sanctioned by Sussex FA) Express Cabs Maidstone Boys Primary Football League North Kent Youth League Kent Girls and Ladies League Maidstone Invicta Primary League Medway News Youth League The Molten East Kent Youth League Valley Express Kent Youth League Weald of Kent Friendly League The focus for the 2008/2009 season was to promote the FA Respect Programme and raise awareness of it through media coverage and by meeting with Leagues and their member clubs. In the 2009/2010 season the focus will shift to making all the leagues that have committed their support, fully functional in terms of rolling out the programme. For more information about the FA Respect programme please contact Lead Officer Stephanie Gadd at Stephanie.gadd@kentfa.com or telephone 01634 812032
FA Respect Campaign - The Role Of Parents and Spectators. [23 Aug @ 11:00pm]
FA Respect Programme - The role of Parents and Spectators Are you setting a good example?! One of the reasons the FA Respect programme was introduced was to tackle the issue of poor behaviour from the sidelines from ‘pushy’ parents. The ‘Your Game, Your Say’ research which involved over 37,000 people involved in football, found that too many youngsters were leaving the game because they felt pressure from their parents to perform. Instead of being allowed to develop in a fun and safe learning environment many children felt their parents criticised them so much that they no longer wanted to play the game. The sad fact is for too many children their love affair with our great game ends before it has even started. Whilst the majority of parents enjoy watching their children play football and support them in a positive way there are some that do not. Unfortunately parents and spectators can be some of the worst offenders when it comes to poor behaviour… shouting abuse at referees and at members of the opposition, entering the field of play and living their dreams through their children. It’s time for change. The Respect programme aims to educate parents and spectators about what is acceptable and what is unacceptable. In the words of Ray Winstone ….. “Some people need to take a long, hard look at themselves”. There are three main initiatives outlined in the Respect programme aimed at addressing the issue of poor behaviour. These are as follows: Codes of Conduct – Spectators and parents will be expected to read, understand and follow the new Respect codes of conduct. The codes of conduct also include a series of actions/sanctions which can be used someone breaks the code. Club and League Welfare Officers will play a fundamental role in educating their club volunteers and parents about the new codes. It will also give them the power to tackle poor behaviour and persistent offenders. Designated Spectator Areas – All youth Respect leagues will be expected to have designated areas for spectators. Pitch invasions are rarely seen in the professional game but in grassroots football they are a major problem. Designated areas can take the form of an official FA Respect barrier, or a line set back from the touchline marked by either paint or cones. Respect Parent Online – This is a new online educational tool which is aimed at raising the awareness of parents about how they should behave and how they can support their children in an appropriate manner. Ambassadors Everyone has their role to play in making football more enjoyable, an environment which is free from abuse, harassment and
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