RESPECT CAMPAIGN

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Granville District Referees AssociationGranville District Referees Association

1st July, 2009 - R. Baker1st July, 2009 - R. Baker 11


Respect CampaignRespect Campaign RespectRespect is aimed at helping us all, is aimed at helping us all,

players, coaches, referees, spectators, to players, coaches, referees, spectators, to work together to change the negative work together to change the negative attitudes and abusive behaviour on the attitudes and abusive behaviour on the side-lines and on the field of playside-lines and on the field of play

It is not just about football at your level. It is not just about football at your level. It’s about football at It’s about football at everyevery level, Juniors, level, Juniors, Youth, Seniors Men's & Women’s Youth, Seniors Men's & Women’s


Respect CampaignRespect Campaign Why football needsWhy football needs RespectRespect??

What isWhat is RespectRespect??

How willHow will RespectRespect work in practice?work in practice?

The 4 steps toThe 4 steps to RespectRespect


Respect CampaignRespect Campaign Why football needs Why football needs RespectRespect::Football Federation Australia, Football NSW, Football Federation Australia, Football NSW, GDSFA & GDSRA is responding to the GDSFA & GDSRA is responding to the growing concern from all levels of football to growing concern from all levels of football to tackle the unacceptable behaviour in today's tackle the unacceptable behaviour in today's game. game. Respect Respect also aims to tackle the also aims to tackle the growing shortage of referees from football growing shortage of referees from football due to abuse. due to abuse. Sound fair enough?Sound fair enough?


Respect CampaignRespect Campaign What is What is RespectRespect::

RespectRespect is a continuous GDSRA & GDSFA is a continuous GDSRA & GDSFA campaign aimed at creating an enjoyable campaign aimed at creating an enjoyable playing environment that allows people to playing environment that allows people to play, officiate, and watch football without play, officiate, and watch football without being abused, mocked, insulted, jeered, being abused, mocked, insulted, jeered, physically assaulted, & unnecessarily physically assaulted, & unnecessarily criticised.criticised.


Respect CampaignRespect Campaign What is What is RespectRespect::So why does it happen week-in, week-out at games So why does it happen week-in, week-out at games all over the state? For lots of reasons - people get all over the state? For lots of reasons - people get caught up in the emotion of the match and forget: caught up in the emotion of the match and forget: People react better to encouragement than criticismPeople react better to encouragement than criticism Everyone's doing their best - whether a referee, coach, Everyone's doing their best - whether a referee, coach, manager, player or spectatormanager, player or spectator What is needed is for everyone to take responsibility for What is needed is for everyone to take responsibility for their their

individual actions - verbal or physical and abide by individual actions - verbal or physical and abide by Football’s Code of ConductFootball’s Code of Conduct


Respect CampaignRespect Campaign How will How will Respect Respect work in practice:work in practice: The The RespectRespect campaign includes 4 practical steps to campaign includes 4 practical steps to

improve behaviour on the field and on the side linesimprove behaviour on the field and on the side lines These practical steps will help tackle different behavioural These practical steps will help tackle different behavioural

issues in both youth football and adult footballissues in both youth football and adult football Each level of the game has it’s own Code of Conduct which Each level of the game has it’s own Code of Conduct which

explains what actions can be taken if the code is brokenexplains what actions can be taken if the code is broken Clearly, the professional game has a big role to play in Clearly, the professional game has a big role to play in

demonstrating demonstrating RespectRespect towards match officials and the towards match officials and the game in generalgame in general


Respect CampaignRespect Campaign How will How will Respect Respect work in practice …work in practice …

Pre match:Pre match:Referees are expected to conduct a pre match briefing Referees are expected to conduct a pre match briefing with both team captains and managers to inform them with both team captains and managers to inform them on what he expects in terms of game management.on what he expects in terms of game management.

Prior to the KO, match officials will lead both teams Prior to the KO, match officials will lead both teams onto the FOP, they will then line up and then onto the FOP, they will then line up and then undertake the team handshake processundertake the team handshake process

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Respect CampaignRespect Campaign The 4 steps to The 4 steps to RespectRespect::

1.1. Referee managing the gameReferee managing the game2.2. Captain taking responsibilityCaptain taking responsibility3.3. Designated Spectators area (Don’t X the Designated Spectators area (Don’t X the

line)line)4.4. Managing behaviour in the technical areaManaging behaviour in the technical area


Respect CampaignRespect Campaign Referee managing the game:Referee managing the game:As the referee, you are expected to work with the team As the referee, you are expected to work with the team captain to manage the players and the game captain to manage the players and the game effectively. You must control the game by applying the effectively. You must control the game by applying the LOTG and deal firmly with any open show of dissent by LOTG and deal firmly with any open show of dissent by players. (e.g. Do not move away from the incident , but players. (e.g. Do not move away from the incident , but stay and deal with it).stay and deal with it).

While recognising that players may on occasions make While recognising that players may on occasions make an appeal for a decision (e.g. FK, CK, TI, or a GK) it is an appeal for a decision (e.g. FK, CK, TI, or a GK) it is important you distinguish these appeals from an act of important you distinguish these appeals from an act of dissent which should be punished with a yellow carddissent which should be punished with a yellow card


Respect CampaignRespect Campaign Referee managing the game:Referee managing the game:You should use the stepped approach where appropriate You should use the stepped approach where appropriate (Road Block method) to managing players(Road Block method) to managing players Free KickFree Kick Free Kick with a quiet wordFree Kick with a quiet word Free Kick with a Public admonishment (good time for Free Kick with a Public admonishment (good time for the the referee to consider using the captain to more referee to consider using the captain to more visibly get visibly get the message across)the message across) Issue a Yellow CardIssue a Yellow Card Issue a Red CardIssue a Red Card


Respect CampaignRespect Campaign Referee managing the game:Referee managing the game:The stepped approach does not negate the fact that as the The stepped approach does not negate the fact that as the referee, you have the authority within the LOTG to issue referee, you have the authority within the LOTG to issue disciplinary sanctions without recourse to the captain(s), disciplinary sanctions without recourse to the captain(s), including issuing a Yellow or Red card where the laws require it.including issuing a Yellow or Red card where the laws require it.Even if the captain is some distance from the incident, but you Even if the captain is some distance from the incident, but you feel you need him/her in a discussion with the player, you feel you need him/her in a discussion with the player, you should call the captain over. This will ensure the captain should call the captain over. This will ensure the captain remains your point of contact during the game.remains your point of contact during the game.These guidelines should be seen as an additional These guidelines should be seen as an additional preventative/supportive tool for referees to manage games preventative/supportive tool for referees to manage games effectively. The key is to use the captains in a more visible way effectively. The key is to use the captains in a more visible way where appropriate.where appropriate.


Respect CampaignRespect Campaign Captain Taking Responsibility:Captain Taking Responsibility:Often problems start at games when individual Often problems start at games when individual players are abusive towards referees, which players are abusive towards referees, which then often escalates into several players then often escalates into several players confronting the referee at the same time. confronting the referee at the same time. RespectRespect aims to stop this cycle before it starts. aims to stop this cycle before it starts. Only the captain may approach the referee to Only the captain may approach the referee to clarify the decision, and it is then he that clarify the decision, and it is then he that needs to manage his/her players in order for needs to manage his/her players in order for them not to confront the referee.them not to confront the referee.


Respect CampaignRespect Campaign Captain Taking Responsibility:Captain Taking Responsibility:Captain’s should be informed before the start Captain’s should be informed before the start of the game, that as captain of his/her team of the game, that as captain of his/her team they have no special status or privileges under they have no special status or privileges under the LOTG, but they do have a degree of the LOTG, but they do have a degree of responsibility for the behaviour of their team. responsibility for the behaviour of their team. To promote To promote RespectRespect I as the referee will work I as the referee will work with you, as the team captain, to manage the with you, as the team captain, to manage the players and the game effectively.players and the game effectively.


Respect CampaignRespect Campaign Designated Spectator's Area:Designated Spectator's Area:Don’t X the Line initiative is a program Don’t X the Line initiative is a program that will be run out to all junior clubs, that will be run out to all junior clubs, one of the key elements of the one of the key elements of the RespectRespect campaign campaign is the creation of a designated area for is the creation of a designated area for spectators. This area will be a physical barrier spectators. This area will be a physical barrier which will start 2 metres from the touchline and which will start 2 metres from the touchline and run the length of the touchline on one side of the run the length of the touchline on one side of the field, this means that no one should be watching field, this means that no one should be watching from behind the goals. The other side of the field from behind the goals. The other side of the field is for both team coaches to stand and give is for both team coaches to stand and give instruction.instruction.


Respect CampaignRespect Campaign Managing the technical area:Managing the technical area:Occupants of the technical area must behave in a Occupants of the technical area must behave in a reasonable manner. If the coach or any other reasonable manner. If the coach or any other person in the TA is negative or abusive towards person in the TA is negative or abusive towards you, then this will have the same effect on players you, then this will have the same effect on players behaviour towards you, this is unacceptable and behaviour towards you, this is unacceptable and should be dealt with. All team officials are should be dealt with. All team officials are reminded of their role in the promotion of reminded of their role in the promotion of RespectRespect towards the referee and their code of conduct.towards the referee and their code of conduct.


Respect CampaignRespect Campaign Your Role in Your Role in RespectRespect … …Captains:Captains:An important part of An important part of RespectRespect is the need for is the need for captains like you to work alongside referees to captains like you to work alongside referees to ensure a better playing atmosphere between ensure a better playing atmosphere between players and officials. Given you as captain, are players and officials. Given you as captain, are the main point of contact for the referee under the the main point of contact for the referee under the RespectRespect campaign, it’s important you understand campaign, it’s important you understand what the referees have been asked to do:what the referees have been asked to do:


Respect CampaignRespect Campaign Your Role in Your Role in Respect Respect ……

Captains:Captains:The referee has been asked to work with you to The referee has been asked to work with you to manage the players and the game effectively. However manage the players and the game effectively. However the referee must control the game by applying the the referee must control the game by applying the LOTG. This includes dealing firmly with any open show LOTG. This includes dealing firmly with any open show of dissent. The type of behaviour which often gives rise of dissent. The type of behaviour which often gives rise to problems and where captains and referees need to to problems and where captains and referees need to work together, can be described as “harassment” and work together, can be described as “harassment” and “challenging behaviour” towards the referee.“challenging behaviour” towards the referee.

Here’s some examples of each:Here’s some examples of each:


Respect CampaignRespect Campaign Harassment:Harassment: Running towards the referee in an Running towards the referee in an

aggressive manneraggressive manner Players surrounding the referee to protest Players surrounding the referee to protest

a decisiona decision Repeatedly moaning to the referees about Repeatedly moaning to the referees about

decisionsdecisions


Respect CampaignRespect Campaign Challenging: Challenging: Passing comment to other players about Passing comment to other players about

the referee’s decision makingthe referee’s decision making Making gestures that obviously are made Making gestures that obviously are made

in a derogatory manner, such as a shaking in a derogatory manner, such as a shaking of the head or waving the hand, etcof the head or waving the hand, etc

Repeatedly asking questions about Repeatedly asking questions about decisions in an attempt to influence the decisions in an attempt to influence the referee or undermine his/her referee or undermine his/her responsibilitiesresponsibilities


Respect CampaignRespect Campaign Your Role in Your Role in Respect Respect ……Players:Players:Whether you’re in the starting eleven or on Whether you’re in the starting eleven or on the bench, your role as a player is crucial to the bench, your role as a player is crucial to the success of the the success of the Respect Respect campaign. On campaign. On match day, you’ll be expected to work with match day, you’ll be expected to work with your coach and your captain to allow the your coach and your captain to allow the referee to manage the game without being referee to manage the game without being the subject of abuse by you. Remember you the subject of abuse by you. Remember you have signed a code of conduct at your club a have signed a code of conduct at your club a “promise” to abide by the rules“promise” to abide by the rules


Respect CampaignRespect Campaign Your Role in Your Role in RespectRespect … …Coaches:Coaches:Coaches have a hugely important role to play Coaches have a hugely important role to play in in RespectRespect, as they are not only responsible , as they are not only responsible for their own behaviour , but they can also for their own behaviour , but they can also influence that of their players and spectators influence that of their players and spectators too. On match days, you’ll be expected to too. On match days, you’ll be expected to work with your players, parents and other work with your players, parents and other spectators to allow the referee to manage the spectators to allow the referee to manage the game without being the subject of abusegame without being the subject of abuse


Respect CampaignRespect Campaign Your Role in Your Role in Respect Respect ……Parents & Spectators:Parents & Spectators:Parents have a big responsibility as part of theParents have a big responsibility as part of the RespectRespect campaign.campaign. RespectRespect is working to eradicate touchline is working to eradicate touchline abuse in football. And parents can play their part by abuse in football. And parents can play their part by agreeing to, and signing, their club’s Code of Conduct agreeing to, and signing, their club’s Code of Conduct and abiding by them throughout the season. Parents and abiding by them throughout the season. Parents also have the responsibility for their children’s also have the responsibility for their children’s behaviour. Players will also be asked to sign the Code behaviour. Players will also be asked to sign the Code of Conduct, and parents can encourage their children of Conduct, and parents can encourage their children to adhere to the players code.to adhere to the players code.


Respect CampaignRespect Campaign Your Role in Your Role in Respect Respect ……Referees:Referees:The The RespectRespect campaign aims to allow referees to officiate campaign aims to allow referees to officiate matches without being subjected to abuse by players, matches without being subjected to abuse by players, coaches or spectators. The referees themselves have a coaches or spectators. The referees themselves have a key part to play in the process. Working in partnership key part to play in the process. Working in partnership with GDSRA & GDSFA, referees can provide post match with GDSRA & GDSFA, referees can provide post match feedback regarding the feedback regarding the positivepositive and and negativenegative behaviour behaviour of the players, parents, coaches and other spectators of of the players, parents, coaches and other spectators of the clubs that they officiate at, this will help not only the clubs that they officiate at, this will help not only GDSRA & GDSFA but also the Club enforce the GDSRA & GDSFA but also the Club enforce the appropriate Codes of Conductappropriate Codes of Conduct


Respect CampaignRespect Campaign Your Role in Your Role in Respect Respect ……

Referees:Referees:Are also reminded thatAre also reminded that RespectRespect is a two is a two way street, whereby as match officials way street, whereby as match officials we need towe need to RespectRespect the roles of Players, the roles of Players, Coaches & Club Officials and treat them Coaches & Club Officials and treat them the same way as you would liked to be the same way as you would liked to be treated.treated.


Respect CampaignRespect Campaign Showing proper Showing proper RespectRespect to your fellow officials and the participants to your fellow officials and the participants prior to the kick – off is essential to laying the foundation for a game prior to the kick – off is essential to laying the foundation for a game to be played in a sporting manner.to be played in a sporting manner.Arriving at the field in good time, appearing fit, clean and well Arriving at the field in good time, appearing fit, clean and well groomed in a proper uniform, inspecting the field and informing the groomed in a proper uniform, inspecting the field and informing the team officials of any deficiencies shows that you are “on the job” team officials of any deficiencies shows that you are “on the job” and care about the game = and care about the game = Respect.Respect.If you have official assistants, talking to them and making them feel If you have official assistants, talking to them and making them feel at ease can help create a positive environment at the benches, it at ease can help create a positive environment at the benches, it also shows that you also shows that you RespectRespect their presence and role in the game. their presence and role in the game.Introducing yourself and your team to the team officials in a Introducing yourself and your team to the team officials in a courteous and forthright manner opens the lines of communication courteous and forthright manner opens the lines of communication (especially if you have not officiated with their teams before).(especially if you have not officiated with their teams before).All of these points show that you have All of these points show that you have RespectRespect for everyone for everyone participating in the game including yourself.participating in the game including yourself.How can you expect others to How can you expect others to RespectRespect you if by your appearance you if by your appearance and actions you seem not to and actions you seem not to RespectRespect yourself. yourself.


Respect CampaignRespect Campaign On average, 7,000 referees quit English football On average, 7,000 referees quit English football every year because of the abuse they receive from every year because of the abuse they receive from players and from the sidelines. players and from the sidelines. Lots of children also pack it in because of the Lots of children also pack it in because of the attitude and actions of over-enthusiastic and pushy attitude and actions of over-enthusiastic and pushy parents. parents. We all have a responsibility to promote high We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game. standards of behaviour in the game. The behaviour of the match officials has an impact, The behaviour of the match officials has an impact, directly and indirectly, on the conduct of everyone directly and indirectly, on the conduct of everyone involved in the game - both on the pitch and on the involved in the game - both on the pitch and on the sidelines.sidelines.Play your part and observe the following Respect Play your part and observe the following Respect Code of Conduct for Match Officials at all times.Code of Conduct for Match Officials at all times.


Respect CampaignRespect CampaignOfficials Respect Code of ConductOfficials Respect Code of Conduct

Be honest and completely impartial at all times, irrespective of the Be honest and completely impartial at all times, irrespective of the teams, players or team officials involved in the match teams, players or team officials involved in the match Apply the Laws of the Game and competition rules fairly and Apply the Laws of the Game and competition rules fairly and consistently consistently Manage the game in a positive, calm and confident manner Manage the game in a positive, calm and confident manner Deal with all instances of violence, aggression, unsporting behaviour, Deal with all instances of violence, aggression, unsporting behaviour, foul play and other misconductfoul play and other misconductNot tolerate offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour from Not tolerate offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour from players and officialsplayers and officialsSupport my match official colleagues at all timesSupport my match official colleagues at all timesSet a positive personal example by promoting good behaviour and Set a positive personal example by promoting good behaviour and showing respect to everyone involved in the gameshowing respect to everyone involved in the gameCommunicate with the players and encourage fair playCommunicate with the players and encourage fair playRespond in a clear, calm and confident manner to any appropriate Respond in a clear, calm and confident manner to any appropriate request for clarification by the team captainsrequest for clarification by the team captainsPrepare physically and mentally for every matchPrepare physically and mentally for every matchComplete and submit, accurate and concise reports within the time limit Complete and submit, accurate and concise reports within the time limit required for games which I officiaterequired for games which I officiate


Respect CampaignRespect CampaignRespect affects the entire game, and needs your Respect affects the entire game, and needs your

help, regardless of how you are involved in help, regardless of how you are involved in football.football.

PLAYERSPLAYERS Whether you're in the starting eleven or on the bench, your role as a player Whether you're in the starting eleven or on the bench, your role as a player is crucial to the success of the Respect Campaignis crucial to the success of the Respect CampaignOn a match day, you'll be expected to work with your coaches and your On a match day, you'll be expected to work with your coaches and your captain to allow the referee to manage the game without being subjected captain to allow the referee to manage the game without being subjected to abuse. With the game losing many referees from the game every year, to abuse. With the game losing many referees from the game every year, it's hugely important, because without the referees, the game isn't the it's hugely important, because without the referees, the game isn't the same.same.Working together with your coach, your captain, and each referee that Working together with your coach, your captain, and each referee that takes charge of your games during the season, you can play a major role in takes charge of your games during the season, you can play a major role in improving the game for everyone, through Respect and by promising to improving the game for everyone, through Respect and by promising to abide by a set of rules governing your behaviour as a player.abide by a set of rules governing your behaviour as a player.

TEAM CAPTAINSTEAM CAPTAINSTogether with your opposition captain, make yourself known to the referee Together with your opposition captain, make yourself known to the referee before the game. He/she will ask if you are clear about your responsibilities before the game. He/she will ask if you are clear about your responsibilities ..Ensure all your players understand what they can/cannot do in relation to Ensure all your players understand what they can/cannot do in relation to the referee and what is meant by 'unwanted behaviour'. No-one's trying to the referee and what is meant by 'unwanted behaviour'. No-one's trying to curb enthusiasm - just instil more discipline. This can only benefit your curb enthusiasm - just instil more discipline. This can only benefit your match - and football as a whole.match - and football as a whole.




COACHESCOACHESCoaches have a hugely important role to play in Respect, as Coaches have a hugely important role to play in Respect, as they are not only responsible for their own behaviour, but they they are not only responsible for their own behaviour, but they can also influence that of their players and spectators, too.can also influence that of their players and spectators, too.On a match day, you'll be expected to work with your players, On a match day, you'll be expected to work with your players, parents and other spectators to allow the referee to manage parents and other spectators to allow the referee to manage the game without being subjected to abuse.the game without being subjected to abuse.

REFEREESREFEREES The Respect program aims to allow Referees to officiate The Respect program aims to allow Referees to officiate matches without being subjected to abuse by players, coaches matches without being subjected to abuse by players, coaches or spectators - and the referees themselves have a key part to or spectators - and the referees themselves have a key part to play in the process.play in the process.Working in partnership with the clubs they officiate, referees Working in partnership with the clubs they officiate, referees can provide post-match feedback regarding the behaviour of can provide post-match feedback regarding the behaviour of players, parents, coaches and other spectators, to help the players, parents, coaches and other spectators, to help the clubs enforce their Codes of Conduct.clubs enforce their Codes of Conduct.




PARENTS AND SPECTATORSPARENTS AND SPECTATORS Parents have a big responsibility as part of the Respect CampaignParents have a big responsibility as part of the Respect CampaignRespect is working to eradicate touchline abuse in football, and parents Respect is working to eradicate touchline abuse in football, and parents can play their part by agreeing to, and signing, their club's Code of can play their part by agreeing to, and signing, their club's Code of Conduct and abiding by them throughout the season.Conduct and abiding by them throughout the season.Parents also have a responsibility for their children's behaviour. The Parents also have a responsibility for their children's behaviour. The players will also be asked to sign a Code of Conduct, and parents can players will also be asked to sign a Code of Conduct, and parents can encourage their children to adhere to the players' code. encourage their children to adhere to the players' code.

CLUB AND FOOTBALL BODY OFFICIALSCLUB AND FOOTBALL BODY OFFICIALS The Respect Campaign relies on clubs and leagues to take active steps to The Respect Campaign relies on clubs and leagues to take active steps to ensure high standards of conduct throughout their club or football body.ensure high standards of conduct throughout their club or football body.Football bodies can champion the Respect Campaign, and communicate Football bodies can champion the Respect Campaign, and communicate the importance of Respect to their member clubs through meetings and the importance of Respect to their member clubs through meetings and bulletins.bulletins.Club officials can sign up to and enforce Codes of Conduct for their Club officials can sign up to and enforce Codes of Conduct for their players, coaches, parents and spectators, which will set the standard for players, coaches, parents and spectators, which will set the standard for behaviour throughout their club.behaviour throughout their club.




EVERYBODYEVERYBODYThe No.1 priority for grassroots players The No.1 priority for grassroots players is having a referee for their matches.is having a referee for their matches.You have a vital role in helping to You have a vital role in helping to achieve this and showing achieve this and showing RESPECT.RESPECT.Clearly, the professional game also has Clearly, the professional game also has a big role to play in demonstrating a big role to play in demonstrating RespectRespect towards match officials and in towards match officials and in general. general.

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