Aimed at eliminating disrespect from sport, the initiative will take place at Wagga's sporting grounds in all junior and senior sports.

One man who is often on the receiving end of abuse is Football Wagga operations manager David Merlino, who is also a soccer player and referee.

Mr Merlino believes disrespect and abuse is unfair and unnecessary and should be eradicated from sport.

"It can come from spectators towards a player or referee, player to player, player to referee and sometimes coaching staff to their own players.

"Sport should be enjoyed and we should have fun."

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Respect Awareness president Ronda Lampe said competitors would receive yellow tape to use as armbands and "teardrop banners" would be placed at ovals in a bid to drive the message home.

"The main aim is putting the message of respect in the community," she said.

"Putting the yellow electric tape on the players is saying to the individual to show respect and it's a reminder; we're just trying to impress on people and get the message across

"Play can still be competitive but some people do things not in the best interest of sport.

"Clubs wouldn't be happy when their players are doing the wrong thing, so it's important to play in a sportsmanlike manner."

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