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Managing Dissent and Foul Language in Sports: Effective Strategies and Consequences

Learn how to handle dissent and foul language in sports effectively. Understand the options available, powers in law, and consequences for offensive language. Make strong decisions, address persistent dissent, and take prompt action to maintain a positive environment. Ignoring such behavior only normalizes it.

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Managing Dissent and Foul Language in Sports: Effective Strategies and Consequences

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  1. Dealing with Dissent / Foul Language Depending on Severity • Options of quiet word / ceremonial word • Powers in Law to • Caution for Dissent • Send off for Offensive , Insulting or Abusive Language • Doing Nothing means it is acceptable

  2. Minimising Dissent • Give strong confident decisions • Bear in mind natural reactions , but do not ignore it • Caution • Persistent dissent • Aggressive dissent • If abusive language is used then this becomes a sending off offence

  3. Offensive / Insulting / Abusive Language • Not just swear words • Bear in mind natural reactions , but do not ignore it • Stronger action when players are insulting / abusive to each other • Definite dismissal for • Abusive language towards a referee / assistant • Racial abuse towards anyone • Remember you cannot caution for foul language

  4. Summary • Your Control depends on how well you deal with language problems • Ignoring bad language leads to a ‘rising tide’ of dissent / foul language • Take appropriate action • Remember to include actual words in any report

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