This year's campaign focus is 'Lace up to keep it up' and ongoing support to our LGBTQ+ communities.  

Over the last ten years Stonewall and the campaign have come so far. Now, it’s time to Lace Up to Keep It Up.  

Since Rainbow Laces kicked off in 2013, over a million people involved in football have laced up in support of LGBTQ+ inclusion in sport, fitness and physical activity. But this must-win game isn’t over yet. 

Large parts of the LGBTQ+ community still can’t be their true selves whilst attending or participating in sporting events. And in 2023, that just blows our minds.  

So while we should be proud of what’s been achieved so far, this is no time to take our eye off the ball. In our tenth year we have to do one important thing…

Keep It Up!

Are you interested in being a part of our Rainbow Laces Campaign for 2023? Tell us how you'd promote the campaign throughout November & December (Campaign runs 25^th November – 10^th December). 

In the Rainbow Laces campaign’s 10^th year, we want to celebrate clubs who go above and beyond to support the campaign, and clubs demonstrating proactive support and visibility for the campaign will be awarded the ‘Somerset FA Rainbow Laces Commendation Certificate’, to be presented to clubs and promoted throughout the County.

You can be part of Rainbow Laces Campaign 2023 and wear your laces with pride during the 2023 campaign.

Please complete the google form here to register your interest and access to Rainbow Laces;

Clubs: https://forms.gle/bwZBcHAv8dGqLL2F9

Referees: https://forms.gle/hjwunEC1NVSc5hDs8

Once we've had your response, we will be back in touch to see how we can help promote what you are doing and work with you on any events / fixtures / ideas you have and get some rainbow laces to you! 

Many thanks for taking the time to complete and any questions please get in touch: rachael.lawler-edwards@somersetfa.com.

For more information on Stonewall and the Rainbow Laces Campaign, and to access Lace up to Keep it Up Resources, please visit: https://www.stonewall.org.uk/our-work/campaigns/lace-keepitup