FvH Grassroots is an initiative supported by Puma and footballvhomophobia.com to get grassroots football clubs to take action to tackle LGBT+ discrimination in football throughout February which has been designated the Football v Homophobia Month of Action.
We all know the current football season at non-league and grass roots level has unfortunately been severely restricted by the current lockdown/tier situation. Despite many clubs possibly not playing games in February the FvH Month of action will go ahead in 2021.
FvH are therefore calling on clubs to use the Month of Action to reflect on how inclusive they are to LGBT+ people and to identify meaningful action which can be taken to improve this.
Clubs can sign up for a campaign pack which will provide different ideas which clubs can adapt. See link here for more details.
If football is permitted to take place during February, clubs are being asked to dedicate a matchday to the FvH Month of Action, as in previous years.
If this is not the case, clubs can identify a suitable date in the future and FvH have asked that clubs use February to share their support for the campaign on social media.
Clubs interested in getting involved with the campaign will need to meet the following criteria:
- Identify an area/areas to improve LGBTIQ+ inclusion at their club
- Share what actions they are taking as a club, via social media channels during February, using #FvH2021
- Designate a match day to Football v Homophobia in 2021, when safe
- Share the matchday event across social media platforms
- Communicate activity to the opposing team on match day
Clubs that sign up will be emailed a campaign pack with some top tips on creating a more inclusive environment and how to make the most of a designated match day. They will also receive a Puma rainbow match ball prior to your designated match, along with education leaflets for players. Your club badge will also be added to the FvH Champions page.
(Please note: whilst the project is open to teams of all ages, FvH only supply size 5 match balls. It is strictly one ball permitted per dedicated match)
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