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Why football needs Respect
The FA responded to concern from across the game to tackle unacceptable
behaviour in football by launching the Respect programme. It is not a
short-lived campaign but an ongoing commitment to improve behaviour in
football. The problem won’t be solved in the short term as we all have a
lot of work to do over the seasons ahead.
As a Charter Standard club ASJFC has adopted the Respect campaign.
One of the main aims of Respect is to help recruit and retain enough
Referees for the requirements of our game at all levels. We all know
that a game without a trained and impartial referee cannot be played
properly. In 2008 the number of registered Referees had fallen to an all
time low with many referees dropping out, mainly due to the abuse they
receive on the pitch and from the sidelines. Respect aims to improve the
environment of the game and so improve the experience of everyone
involved – particularly Referees.
Our club, parents and players need to play their part.
Together, we can make a huge difference.
Please read the Respect guide and codes of conduct to understand how to
play your part in improving the enjoyment of football for all.
