OUR REFEREES
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| Referee Secretary: Dave Bonner Mobile : 07590 516475 d.bonner@blueyonder.co.uk |
MANAGERS
On a match day, you'll be expected to work with your players, parents and other spectators to allow
the referee to manage the game without being subjected to abuse.
REFEREES
The Respect programme aims to allow Referees to officiate matches without being subjected to abuse by players, coaches or spectators - and the referees themselves have a key part to play in the process.
Working in partnership with the clubs they officiate, referees can provide post-match feedback regarding the behaviour of players, parents, coaches and other spectators, to help the clubs enforce their Codes of Conduct.
Even if mistakes are made by the officials, the players, managers and spectators have to respect
the decisions of the referee.
Remember, none of our volunteer officials get paid for giving their time.
Think about it next time your match has no referee.
MLL Referees Rule BookThree rules every player, manager and spectator should
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If you wish to take up Refereeing please give Dave Bonner a call on 07590 516475
Welcome to Respect
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Respect is The FA's programme of activities to combat unacceptable behaviour in our game at every level - on the pitch and from the sidelines
The programme will be implemented in professional and grassroots football, and encompasses not only respect towards match officials, but also the conduct of overly-competitive coaches and parents on the sidelines at grassroots youth games.
It represents a shared commitment between The FA, Premier League, Football League, PFA, LMA, PGMO, County FAs and regional and local leagues including Morden Little League.
A range of new measures will be in place, to improve the relationship between players and match officials and conduct in the technical area at the top end of the game.
Leagues up and down the country will be implementing measures to address the abuse and intimidation of referees and the excessive demands placed on young players.
Spectators' Areas: a guide
One of the key elements of Respect in youth football is the creation of designated areas for spectators.
In the 2007-08 season The FA ran a Respect pilot study in 19 leagues across England and these spectator areas had a hugely positive effect on behaviour. The barriers literally draw the line which parents and spectators should not cross.
The Designated Spectators' Area on one side of the pitch - it is recommended that fans and parents/carers from both sides stand behind this barrier on one full length of the pitch.
This allows the coaches of both teams to stand on the other side of the pitch, meaning players get instructions from just one side of the pitch.
The safety of the players, officials and spectators is paramount.
The spectators' area should start two metres from the touchline on one side of the pitch. Each area should run the full length of the pitch. This means no-one should be watching from behind the goals.
A marked up diagram is on page 25 showing how we at Morden Little League will try to
achieve this on each pitch.
PARENTS AND SPECTATORS
Parents have a big responsibility as part of the Respect programme. Respect is working to eradicate
touchline abuse in football.
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 encourage their
children to adhere to the players' code.
