Give Respect – Get Respect is an awareness campaign that seeks to ensure that Gaelic Games are promoted and played in a positive, fair and enjoyable manner and where Players, Coaches, Spectators and Referees
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Delivering the principles of the Give Respect – Get Respect initiative at ‘underage’ level is a key factor in ensuring that Young Players and Children are made aware of the need to be respectful of others, not merely while playing our games, but as part of society in general.
The RESPECT campaign applies at all levels and amongst all players regardless of age, competition or ability.
The key participants in the Give Respect – Get Respect campaign are not just the Players themselves but Coaches, Clubs, Parents, Referees and Supporters.
The Give Respect – Get Respect initiative is supported by the International National Governing Bodies of our member organisations; the Gaelic Athletic Association, Ladies Gaelic Football Association and the Camogie Association.
The Respect campaign highlights the following good practices:
- All players and coaches shake hands with their opponents and the referee before and after each game.
- Mark out a designated spectators’ area around the playing area.
- At relevant underage categories teams should strive to achieve the maximum participation of all players in accordance with agreed playing models.
- The host Club should welcome referees and opposing teams to all games.
- Adopt and implement the Gaelic Games Council of Britain’s Codes as the minimum level of agreement between the Club, County and players, coaches, parents, guardians and supporters at underage level.
- Clubs should ensure that the coaches of underage teams are aware of and also implement the Give Respect – Get Respect initiative.
- If possible, look at organising half-time exhibition games during club or county league/championship games to promote the principles of the RESPECT campaign in association with clubs/schools.
- At County level, consider implementing a merit award based on sporting endeavour and fair play, shall be awarded to players and teams who have upheld the RESPECT principles.
Give-Respect-Get-Respect Leaflet
