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Respect
Barriers Deadline |
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Youth
football leagues that sign up to the Respect programme can now
take advantage of an extended deadline for purchasing Designated
Spectator Area barriers at a discounted rate.
The FA and the Football Foundation have agreed to tie in the
deadline with this season’s FA Cup Final and Respect Leagues
wanting to purchase Designated Spectator Area barriers at a 50%
discount have until 29 May to file their applications.
Respect has already surpassed first year expectations in the
grassroots game with over 560 leagues signing up since the
programme’s launch.
And both England Under-21 manager, Stuart Pearce and Premier
League referee, Howard Webb, have expressed their support for the
Designated Spectator Area barriers.
“I learnt my football in the non-League game and I fully support
the Respect measures being introduced to tackle abuse in
grassroots football," said Pearce.
“Refereeing is a tough job at any level and refs deserve to be
treated with respect by players, coaches and spectators.
"I’m sure leagues and clubs will want to sign up for the
Barriers to help improve behaviour and encourage people of all
ages to get involved in refereeing,” added Pearce whose Under-21
side face Ecuador in Malaga on 10 February.
Howard Webb is in no doubt that the Respect Barriers will boost
the grassroots game: “It’s a positive step and ensures that
players can play and referees can referee unhindered by outside
influences.
“The barriers also give spectators a clearly defined area to
offer support and to enjoy their experience of the game too.”
Log onto www.Respectzone.com
for details on how your club or league can obtain the Designated
Spectator Barriers.
Any youth clubs interested should contact their league to see if
they have signed up to the Respect programme. Any youth leagues
that haven’t already done so should contact David James at: |
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020 7751 2424 or
07930 673739
Email: David.James@londonfa.com |
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The London Football Association |
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11 Hurlingham Business Park, Sulivan Road,
Fulham, London, SW6 3DU |
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