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In conjunction with the FA and UEFA we have created some guidance documents for football.

The FA/UEFA Colour Blindness in Football guidance document, UEFA’s Advice Sheet for Coach Educators and Advice When Selecting Kit Colours can be downloaded and printed below. Some information is available in a choice of 8 languages.

In addition to the FA/UEFA Guidance below we have also created some factsheets for Clubs in conjunction with the FA/The Premier League/The English Football League (in English only) which can be downloaded by clicking on these links

Colour Blindness and Football – An Introductory Guide for Clubs
Guide to Colour Blind Friendly Stadia
Briefing Note – Colour Blind Friendly Ticketing

The FA/UEFA Colour Blindness in Football guidance document

The FA/UEFA Guidance Document ‘Colour Blindness in Football’ is a brief overview of how colour blindness can affect many aspects of football and covers issues for fans, players, coaches, employees, stadium operators and other stakeholders. The guidance is available in 8 languages and can be downloaded or printed by clicking on the links below:-

English FA_COLOUR_BLINDNESS_IN_FOOTBALL_ENG (view) and FA_COLOUR_BLINDNESS_IN_FOOTBALL_ENG_(print version)

Croatian DALTONIZAM U NOGOMETU (view) and DALTONIZAM U NOGOMETU (print version)

Spanish (ESP) EL DALTONISMO EN EL FÚTBOL (view) and EL DALTONISMO EN EL FÚTBOL (print)

French (FRA) LE DALTONISME DANS LE FOOTBALL (view) and LE DALTONISME DANS LE FOOTBALL (print)

German (DEU) FARBSEHSCHWÄCHEN IM FUSSBALL (view) and FARBSEHSCHWÄCHEN IM FUSSBALL (print)

Italian DALTONISMO NEL CALCIO (view) and DALTONISMO NEL CALCIO (print)

Portuguese DALTONISMO NO FUTEBOL (view) and DALTONISMO NO FUTEBOL (print)

Russian FЦВЕТОВАЯ СЛЕПОТА В ФУТБОЛЕ (view) and ЦВЕТОВАЯ СЛЕПОТА В ФУТБОЛЕ (print)

We are aware of the sensitivity of providing information in Russian at this time. However, many Ukrainians speak Russian, so having information available in Russian may be helpful for those in other countries who are trying to support and integrate Ukrainian players who a have temporarily settled in Europe. Also, Russian citizens should not have to suffer due to the actions of their leaders and we want to support colour blind people everywhere as far as we can. 

Factsheets for Football Coaches/Coach Educators

Download The FA’s Colour Blindness Guidance for Coaches factsheet designed to provide an overview of the issues affecting colour blind players, with tips for coaches on how to deliver support.

Alternatively UEFA has created a similar factsheet for coaches and coach educators. This is available in 8 languages which can be downloaded by clicking on the links below.

English FACTSHEET FOR FOOTBALL COACHES _ENG

Croatian SAVJETI ZA TRENERE-EDUKATORE

Spanish (ESP) CONSEJOS PARA LOS FORMADORES TÉCNICOS

French FICHE D’INFORMATION À L’INTENTION DES FORMATEURS D’ENTRAINEURS

German MERKBLATT FÜR TRAINERAUSBILDER

Italian SCHEDA INFORMATIVA PER ISTRUTTORI DI ALLENATORI

Portuguese CONSELHOS PARA TREINADORES-EDUCADORES

Russian РЕКОМЕНДАЦИИ ДЛЯ ИНСТРУКТОРОВ ТРЕНЕРОВ

Advice When Selecting Kit Colours

A brief introduction on the points to consider when selecting kit colours and how to work out whether two kits might create a ‘colour blind kit clash’ situation can be found here Advice When Selecting Kit Colours

Keep checking this page for more factsheets which we will publish once they are available.

Also look out for the TACBIS project resources, coming soon.