Respect Presentation by Ian Binks Chairman & Charter Standard Co-ordinator Whiteley Wanderers Youth Football Club

Aims  Introduction, Background, Roles.  Club History, Responsibilities & Objectives.  Why do Children Play Football.  Why Respect, What do we mean by Respect & What do we want to achieve through Respect?  How will Respect work in Practice?  Code of Conducts.  Policy Documents.  Roles & Responsibilities.  Summary.

Ian Binks Employed as HFA Welfare & Respect Officer since February Joined Whiteley Wanderers as a volunteer in 1999 Chairman since Voluntary Chairman of The Mid Solent Youth Football League. Voluntary League Welfare Officer for Southampton & District Girls League. Voluntary Manager/Coach of Whiteley Girls U10 Team. Active Level 7 Referee and Referee Mentor. Spend hours per week in a voluntary capacity. FA Level 3 Licensed Coach (UEFA B License) FA Level 2 Goalkeeping Coach FA Youth Award Modules 1 & 2

Ian Binks HFA CWO Responsibilities & Objectives Lead Welfare & Respect Officer for raising standards and addressing any poor behavior in grass roots football at Hampshire County FA in conjunction with the respect programme launched at the beginning of the 2008/9 season. Assist to deliver the education process as Clubs require! Provide assistance to Youth League & Club Welfare Officers supporting them with the process of online accepted FA Criminal Record Checks for all personnel directly involved working with, supervising or coaching & training U18 Players. Provide support, guidance and signposting to YLWO’s and CWO’s in relation to any Poor Practices/Safeguarding issues involving children and vulnerable adults. Assist to deliver a programme of Respect Education as required.

Whiteley Wanderers YFC Club History Katie and Stuart Gray founded Whiteley Wanderers Youth Football Club back in 1998 with 1 youth team. Now 15 years on from being established the Club caters for 300 boys, girls and youths ranging from years of age within a total of 25 teams. Whiteley Wanderers are affiliated to the Whiteley Men’s teams. In April 2011 The Club was awarded Charter Standard Community Status, a significant achievement and one of only 19 Clubs who hold this accolade out of 295 affiliated to Hampshire FA. Teams play in the Mid Solent Youth League, The South Hants Glass Youth League and Girls team’s compete in the newly formed Southampton and District Girls Football League. The home venue for the Club is the Meadowside Sports Fields. The Club were rewarded by winning the Winchester & District Club of the year for In 2013 the Club received HFA Community Club of the year accolade.

Club Objectives ♥The Club operates an inclusive policy where children of all abilities are encouraged to play and enjoy the football experience. ♥The core values are promoted within the volunteer workforce and through its policy documents. ♥The Club ensure its aims and objectives reflect the views of their members, volunteers, and partners through hosting regular committee meetings and forums plus an AGM. The Aims and objectives are open to review, change after regular consultation with members. ♥To have a Club owned headquarters in the heart of the community (Purpose built Clubhouse). ♥To prepare for the anticipated future growth of the Club.

Why Do Children Play Football? To Have Fun and Enjoyment! Friendship, Make New Friends! Keep Fit & Active! To aspire to be the next Wayne Rooney, Rachel Yankey? To Realise their Dreams! Those involved in football provide that opportunity and they need to deal robustly with matters when they go wrong!!

National Game Strategy Where we Fit In! To grow and retain participation. To develop better players. To run the game effectively. TO RAISE STANDARDS AND ADDRESS ABUSIVE BEHAVIOUR.

To address the culture of verbal and physical abuse:  towards Referees  and by pushy parents & coaches towards children Supporting existing Referees to stay in the game. Recruit more Referees – 8,000 in the next four years. Creating fun and safe playing environments so that people can enjoy their football experience. Educating people on what is acceptable and unacceptable behaviour towards referees and youngsters. Aim of Respect?

Response to largest ever football consultation involving 37,000 stakeholders Why Respect?

100% of referees have received verbal abuse 27% of referees have received physical abuse One in three grassroots matches are now played without a qualified match official 846 grassroots matches were abandoned in 2011 year due to unacceptable behaviour from players and/or spectators. Why Respect?

What do we mean by Respect? Respect is the collective responsibility of everyone involved in football to create a fair, safe and enjoyable environment in which the game can take place, so the experience can be enjoyed by all participants and spectators.

What do we want to achieve with Respect ? A base number of registered Referees sufficient for the demands of the game at every level. Zero tolerance for assaults on Referees. An improvement in on- field player discipline particularly in the area of dissent to Referees. A step change in all football as to what is acceptable and unacceptable behaviour from parents and spectators. Work with coaches to create an enjoyable learning environment in children’s football.

Success for Respect will contribute to The National Game Strategy targets of: –20,500 new teams –8,000 new referees –Better players (5-11). The FA Strategy:

Who are they key ‘offenders’? Male 11-a-side players Parents of children aged 6-14 What are the key ‘offences’? Abuse aimed at referees from players Abuse aimed at referees from parents & coaches Pressure & verbal abuse of children by parents & coaches. Let’s remind ourselves who we are aiming Respect at and what they’re doing wrong

What are the Respect measures ? Professional GameAmateur Game Encourage the Referee to manage conflict in the game – Implement Law 12 – No need for new Laws Captain called upon to support Referees Pre-match briefing meeting with referee & managers/captains Team handshake before kick-off Removal of TV monitors from the technical area Encourage Referees to implement Law 12 Implement Respect Codes of conduct Introduce Designated Spectators’ Areas in Youth Football Captain called upon to support Referees – Use of Respect Armbands Team handshakes Sign up of Leagues Educational and Campaign material

National Game - Four key practical measures: –Codes of Conduct. –Designated Spectators’ Areas. –Captain taking more responsibility. –Referee managing the game effectively. National Game

How will Respect work in practice? Five Codes of Conduct: Young Players. Adult Players. Spectators and Parents/Carers/Guardians. Coaches, Team Managers and Club Officials. Referees & Match Officials. Everyone to read and sign up to the code Display the codes for all to see (inc visitors & spectators).

Codes of Conduct Players Players Code of Conduct includes Adhere to the Laws of the game. Display and promote high standards of behaviour. Promote Fair Play. Always Respect the Match Officials decisions. Never engage in public criticism of the MO. Never engage in offensive, insulting, or abusive language. Never engage in bullying, intimidation or harassment. Remember everyone makes mistakes. Win or Lose with dignity. Shake hands with the opposing team and the Referee at the end of the game.

20 Codes of Conduct Parents Parents code of conduct includes Applaud effort and good play as well as success. Always Respect the Match Officials decisions. Remain outside the field of play and in the designated spectator area. Let the Coach do their job and not confuse players by giving instructions. Avoid criticising a player for making a mistake (this is part of learning). Encourage the players to respect the match officials and opposition. Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour.

21 Parents Code Continued; Parents code of conduct includes: Issued with a verbal warning from a club official Required to meet with the club Welfare Officer Required to meet with the club committee Obliged to undertake an FA education course Obliged to leave the match venue by the club Requested by the club not to attend future games Required to leave the club along with any dependents

Codes of Conduct Officials Referees Code of Conduct includes; Be Honest & Completely impartial at all times. Apply the Laws of the Game fairly and consistently. Manage the game in a positive, calm and confident manner. Deal appropriately with all instances of violence, aggression, foul play and unsporting behaviour. Never tolerate offensive, insulting, or abusive language from players or Club Officials. Set a positive personal example by promoting good behaviour and showing respect to everyone involved in the game. Communicate effectively with the Players and encourage fair play. Complete and submit accurate concise reports where required.

How will Respect work in practice? Measure Two: Designated touchline areas for spectators

How will Respect work in practice? Measure Two: Designated touchline areas for spectators

Designated Spectator Areas – Poles with ropes or tape – Cones – Spray paint.

Managers, Coaches, Physio’s/ Medics, Substitutes. Designated Areas Spectators/ Parents/ Guardians Assistant Referee No Go Area No Go Area 2 metres Accepted Enhanced Criminal Records Check with the FA DBS

How will RESPECT work in practice? Measure Three: Captains taking more responsibility

How will RESPECT work in practice? Measure Three: Captains taking more responsibility

Captain taking responsibility –Elevates responsibility of captain –Captains playing their part by: managing their team’s behavior only captain can seek clarification on decisions made by the referee preventing cycle of abusive behavior wearing Respect captain’s armband (in club pack). How will RESPECT work in practice?

How will Respect work in practice? The Referee Measure Four:

What is the Referees role in this programme? Attend a CFA or League Respect information session Sign up to the Referee Code of Conduct Understand other Codes of Conduct Manage the game effectively, utilising the team Captains’ as required Monitor behaviour of matches via: –the Members’ Area of their local County Website –Through surveys & focus groups for all other aspects of football. How will RESPECT work in practice?

The Referee should use a stepped approach where appropriate to managing players: Managing the players This is the time referees should consider using the captain to more visibly get the message across Quiet Word Obvious Word Public Rebuke

33 NO REFEREE NO GAME!!!

Ref are you Having a LAUGH??

Respect Disciplinary Speeding Course Development of an additional resource to fines and suspensions. Adult Course and Youth Football Course Developed for piloting in Club Secretary and Club Chairman would have to accompany any of their own Individual(s) found proven of misconduct on a Speeding Disciplinary Course. Core elements of the Course – Laws of the Game Challenge, Use of Respect Films, Video content from those on receiving end of abuse, Restorative Questioning.

After 5 Seasons what difference has Respect Made? Perception dominated by high profile media however; All dissent cautions are down by 13% All Cautions down by 10% All dismissals down by 13% All misconduct down by 9% 5,000 more referees Referee's assaults/physical contact with referees has Significantly reduced. The FA Respect campaign has made a difference!!

What is the playing experience? Respect Marks from ‘Full-Time’ for season leagues asked the participating teams to mark each other 125,000 sets of marks were gathered A total of 900,000 questions were answered - Marking range 1 – 5 - Behaviour of coach/manager Behaviour of players 4.43 Behaviour of supporters 4.53 Overall behaviour at this match (both teams) Marks are highest in youth and female football and there were declines in adult male football

What is the Referees Experience? Of 6,500 Respect Reports by Referees this season The overall marks out of 5 were; 4.07 for the behaviour of the participants 4.19 for their overall enjoyment The vast majority of Referees are treated with Respect. The people involved in the game assist to enable the Referee To enjoy their experience.

Existing Resources and Good Practice Use of the Respect measures – Codes of Conduct, Captain’s armbands, use of captains by referees, pre match handshake. Education - Incorporation of Respect modules into training of referees and Level 1 coaches Education - Referees, Coach and Parents online modules Referee/Club Workshops – educating players/managers – ‘ Referee your having a laugh’ referee/club workshop Managing the Match day environment – Touchline Barriers, Attention Boards, Club signage, Touchline Marshall bibs

Guide to Dealing with Poor Practice Concerns Who, What, When, Where and Why?You need to establish facts!! Who is involved? - Who is the alleged to be exhibiting a poor practice? – Who has experienced the alleged poor practice? - Who witnessed the incident/expressed concern? – Who reported the incident/concern? – Who else was involved or was present? What happened? – What are the details of the incident/concern? - Ensure you distinguish between fact and opinion! – What was witnessed or observed? - What information is second or third hand or is believed, rather than known to have happened? When did the incident occur? – When did the concern begin/for how long? Record of time and dates Where did the incident happen? - Why did the incident occur? Any background knowledge? Ensure you distinguish between fact and opinion!!

List of Club Policy Documents Club Rules/Constitution & Data Protection Safeguarding Policy Equality & Diversity Policy Anti Bullying Policy Club Membership Consent Form Emergency Aid/Health & Safety Policy Code of Conduct Players Adult Code of Conduct Youth Players Code of Conduct Parents/Spectators Code of Conduct Coaches Code of Conduct Officials Volunteer Form working with young Children

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