The FA is responding to a plea from grassroots football to tackle unacceptable behaviour in football. Respect aims to tackle the mass drop-out of referees from football due to abuse.
Thousands of referees dropped out of the game last season which has led to the number of match officials hitting its lowest ever level. Respect also aims to bring the fun back to football for young players. Parents and coaches pushing too hard and pressurising impressionable children for three points is having a negative impact on their development and enjoyment of the game.
• 98% of referees have been verbally abused and 27% have been
physically abused.
• Retention of young referees is at an all-time low.
• One in three grassroots matches is now played without a qualified
match official.
• Over 800 grassroots matches were abandoned in 2021 due to
unacceptable behaviour from players and/or spectators.
• Parents and coaches want role models in the elite game to provide a
positive example for young players.
LETS ENSURE OUR GAMES ARE NOT ANOTHER STATISTIC
Parents & Supporters Code of Conduct
Manager & Coaches Code of Conduct
Adult Players Code of Conduct
Junior Players Code of Conduct
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