Ossett Town Under 8's have now entered the Garforth League but due to the age of our children this is a friendly league (no scores will be kept). This should get our children into the routine of playing in a league for next season when it does become competitive.

We now have also adopted the RESPECT programme which is detailed below.

Respect is The FA’s programme to address unacceptable behaviour in football – on and off the pitch.

On average, thousands of referees quit football every year at because of the abuse they receive from players and from the sidelines. Lots of children also pack it in because of the attitude and actions of over-enthusiastic and pushy parents.

In response, The FA’s Respect programme provides a series of tools for leagues, clubs, coaches, Referees, players and parents from grassroots to elite football to ensure a safe, positive environment in which to enjoy the game.

These tools include agreed codes of conduct, in-service training for Referees, Respect club packs, spectator designated spectator areas and ensuring captains work with referees to manage player behaviour.

The FA has also launched a free online Respect Parent Guide to highlight examples of poor behaviour and, more importantly, how it can be improved. To see the Guide for Parents and carers click here.

The latest campaign in the Football Association’s Respect programme aims to help further reduce levels of anti-social behaviour both on and off the pitch. The hard hitting ‘Are you Losing it?’ campaign targets abusive grassroots players and parents, and encourages disaffected team-mates and spectators to put a mirror up to those most in need of a wake up call for their bad behaviour.

Under 8's will now be adopting a zero tolerance attitude to ANY poor/bad behaviour from players, parents, coaches and managers. If you have any concerns regarding the above please do not hesitate to contact me, Neil Denning 07817 691834