Welfare Newsletter

Respect” is the collective responsibility of everyone involved in the game to create a fair, safe, and enjoyable environment in which every match can take place. We all have a
responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game. This includes players,
parents, spectators, club officials, league officials and FA officials. Those who do not, will not
be welcomed. In The FA’s survey of over 37,000 grassroots participants, behaviour was their biggest concern. This included the abuse of match officials and the unacceptable behaviour by over–competitive parents, spectators, and coaches on the side lines. The FA’s Respect programme is aimed at tackling unacceptable behaviour across the whole game. New salamis totally support this programme and in addition to standard codes of conduct has introduced a number of measures of its own to support this.

Please report all incidents of poor behaviour immediately to your Respect Ambassador or
League Official.

Supporter Areas

New Salamis Youth FC have introduced Respect Lines at all venues. The general purpose is to indicate a line that no one must cross if they have respect for the game. These lines are generally 2 meters from the side of the pitch giving a safe run–off area for player and keeping supporters a discrete distance away from the pitch so they can be less influential on players and officials. In addition, we insist that Managers and Team officials from both teams stand together on one side of the pitch with the substitutes whilst the parents and spectators stand together on the other side. All our locations have detailed pitch layouts so there can be no confusion where people should congregate. Some basis rules for clarification.Everyone must stand behind the safety line/Respect line.

  • This includes Team Managers and Coaches.
  • No one must stand where there is no barrier.
  • No one is allowed to support their team from behind the goal–line.
  • The line must be placed at least two yards from the pitch.
  • Caged areas–spectators to view from outside if no 2–metre distance is available

Respect Ambassadors

New Salamis Youth FC has implemented Respect Ambassadors to enforce Respect policies. The basic role of the RA is to identify areas where Respect protocols are not being observed and to point these out to the Team Manager. It is not necessarily part of the RA’s role to deal with these matters themselves. Although they have full authority to do so. The Team Manager bears ultimate responsibility.

The Team Manager must ensure that a Respect Ambassador is appointed to every match. They must be clearly identifiable from a distance, and we will issue a yellow bib to each team to help with this. Teams that fail to have an RA will receive a fine from the league .

The Respect Ambassador is seen as a pivotal role in improving standards at matches. It is impossible for a RA to do their job and manage the team or run the line. As a result, team Managers, Assistants and Lineman must not act as RA’s

Complaints

New Salamis Youth FC has a responsibility to ensure everyone can enjoy the various events we participate in . This includes football matches, tournaments, and presentation events. We have a duty to ensure everyone is treated fairly and equally without fear of abuse or bad practise so we can all enjoy the match–day experience.

If you see or hear any behaviour you feel is unacceptable or feel that the League’s Rules, Policies or Respect Code of Conduct has not been adhered to, please report the incident.                   We guarantee to investigate all reports thoroughly and ensure appropriate steps are taken to rectify any poor practice identified.

 
 
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