Football against Racism Weeks 10th-24th October 2019

The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) together with Show Racism the Red Card (SRTRC) are co-ordinating grassroots actions as part of the UEFA supported #FootballPeople actions weeks by FARE (Football Against Racism in Europe).  Many of you may already be promoting respect for diversity and take a clear stance on racism in your club.

As part of the #FootballPeople fortnight, we would like you to consider:

• Contact the clubs you are playing during the campaign period 10^th -24^th October, and explain to managers/mentors that your club/s is supporting the fare campaign by exchanging wristbands at the start of your match (es).
• Agree with opposition that players will exchange wristbands just prior to the start of the match and shake hands (Champions League style).
• Agree with mentors and managers that they will need to explain to players prior to the match (during warm ups) why your club is supporting this campaign.
• Take a photo of players exchanging wristbands and shaking hands-send this to info@theredcard.ie & des.tomlinson@fai.ie
• Use anti-racism signage cards for a group photo with all players. Display the anti-racism signage cards after use in prominent places in your club (clubhouse, changing rooms etc.).

What will be provided by the FAI and Show Racism the Red Card?

• 50 Show Racism the Red Card wristbands (underage clubs/teams or actions involving children).
• Anti-Racism branded football(limited stock)
• 11 Show Racism the Red Card small A4 signage cards.
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