Respect

MSCFA is a strong advocate of the FA’s Respect programme and the We Only Do Positive campaign.
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Respect is the collective responsibility of everyone involved in football, at all levels, to create a fair, safe and enjoyable environment in which the game can take place. It is the behavioural code for football. Respect is a continuous FA programme, not a one-off initiative.

What does the FA want to achieve with Respect?

1.  There will be a base of registered referees in England sufficient  for the demands of the game at every level.

2.  There will be zero tolerance for assaults on referees.

3.   There will be an improvement in on-field player discipline, particularly in the area of dissent  to referees and in competitions  that have an established record  of poor discipline.

4.  There will be a ‘step change‘ in youth football on what is acceptable and unacceptable behaviour from parents  and spectators.
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5.  The FA will work with coaches to create an enjoyable learning environment for children’s football.

​We Only Do Positive aims to promote and educate coaches and parents on their roles in creating a fun, safe and inclusive environment for all the players, ensuring they have great experiences throughout their football journey. We are supporters of the We Only Do Positive initiative and have a designated welfare officer who works with our coaching team to ensure our footballers can play in a safe and secure environment.