Respect
Why we lead on Respect
Football is For ALL and should be enjoyed in a safe, fun and inclusive environment, where you and I can play our part.
Respect is an important value in life, not just football. Leading with Respect is important to our County FA and we want to ensure that the match day environments played here are memorable for the right reasons. It’s all about creating the best possible football experiences.
Across our county there are so many people who champion the behaviours of Respect (for example fairness, integrity, inclusion and leadership) and can demonstrate how they have worked to make these behaviours a part of the game in their communities. We would like to unite the game in our county, by everyone championing Respect and coming together to positively impact one more or even many more.
#WeOnlyDoPositive
You can find additional information on the FA's Respect pages.
GOOD PRACTICE GUIDES
There are a number of good practice guides and documents that will support those in the grassroots game to better understand how you can #PlayYourPart to engage with respect, and create player centered environments. These guides can be found at the bottom of this page but include;
• Coaches good practice guides
• Parent good practice guides
• Referee good practice guides
• FA Guide to Youth Football (Useable for Smart Phones)
We encourage you to download these guides, then help educate those around you to play their part.
Additionally we publish live examples from clubs and leagues from around Leicestershire & Rutland. This can be a great resource and a source of information you could use in your setting.
Within your club you will have a Welfare officer, you can gain his or her details from your club secretary (if you’re not aware who this is). Please speak to them ASAP after the incident and they will be able to action the next steps, depending on the seriousness of the incident.
Someone who promotes all the behaviours (for example fairness, integrity, inclusion and leadership). This could be someone within a club or league and is not a formal role. Why not have more than one!
Yes, there is a Respect equipment scheme which the FA delivers in partnership with the Football Foundation. You can visit by clicking here.
Your County FA would love to hear some positive work being carried out for Respect. If your County FA is on social media, simply use their handle and engage using #ForRespect. Share your message and a picture. Please note, if you are taking pictures of children and using for social media, consent will need to be given by the child’s parent/guardian/carer.
Everyone is responsible and should play their part in creating safe, fun and inclusive environments. No matter what your role is, let’s work together to unite the game.
Yes, absolutely. County FAs are happy to work with individuals/groups that wish to champion Respect. Please send details of your workshop to your Respect contact.
Get In Touch
Leicestershire County FA
Call: 0116 286 7828
Email: PlayYourPart@leicestershirefa.com
For the national FA please contact Respect@thefa.com
