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Responsible, Encouraging, Sporting, Positive, Enjoyable, Considerate and Tolerant

Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust’s Sports Development Unit together with ex-Wigan and Great Britain Legend, Phil Clarke are leading the way in a new campaign ‘RESPECT’ to reinforce rugby league’s reputation as a family-friendly, inclusive sport where players and officials respect one another.

On Tuesday 21st February, representatives from the Wigan Warriors, Leigh Centurions, all thirteen amateur clubs in the Wigan Borough and the referee’s society met to launch ‘RESPECT’ at Robin Park Arena. The evening was organised by Ben Lazenby, the trust’s Rugby League Service Area Coordinator.

The campaign has been set up to discourage unsporting behaviour, foul or illegal behaviour and acts of violence both on and off the pitch. It also reinforces the concept of fair play and condemns the use of recreational and performance enhancing drugs.

"The RESPECT booklet is one of the most important pieces of literature to be created by the RFL in the last ten years and it has backing from all aspects of the game. One of the most important aspects of the campaign is the role of the spectator, an area I know Phil Clarke is passionate about," said Ben. "This launch evening was a great example of how all clubs in Wigan and Leigh service area working together for the common good of the game and it is a very important step forwards for the RESPECT campaign and the Wigan Borough rugby league scene as a whole."

After discussing the campaign, the amateur club representatives discussed club development and rugby league development as a whole in the Wigan and Leigh area.

RESPECT stands for Responsible, Encouraging, Sporting, Positive, Enjoyable, Considerate and Tolerant.

For further information about how the campaign will work in Wigan contact Ben Lazenby on 01942 828510, or see www.rfl.uk.com.

Click on the PDF icon to download the RESPECT Campaign Broucher.

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