The match against Dagenham & Redbridge this Saturday 20 October 2007, kick-off 3.00pm, will be the club's designated Kick It Out game.

The special match day will be one of 1000 events taking place across the country between the 18 - 30 October during the Kick It Out week of action. All 92 professional clubs, as well as conference and non- league clubs will also hold activities to support the period.

The week of action has been co-ordinated by football's anti-racism and inclusion campaign, Kick It Out, as part of the game's ongoing contribution to promote greater inclusion in the game.

Chesterfield captain Aaron Downes said: "All the players fully support football's Kick It Out anti-racism campaign and our message is 'Spireites are against Racism'. 

The Spireites are proud to be getting behind the message 'One Game, One Community' as part of the club's commitment to promoting inclusion in the game and working alongside all communities to kick racism out of football. Activities at the Kick It Out day will clearly spell out the clubs position and will include:

Distribution of leaflets

Tannoy message

Programme article

Endorsement by the players

The Spireites customer charter pledge is to make Saltergate a welcoming place for all fans regardless of colour of skin, ethnic origin, sexual orientation or culture.  Any supporters who are caught racially abusing players or other fans will face arrest and prosecution. The club asks for anyone who hears any abuse of this nature to report it.

Lord Herman Ouseley, Chairman of Kick It Out, today commented,
 
"We should be proud of the progress we have made in challenging racism in the UK, and the work we are all doing to be open and inclusive.

"The Week of Action will celebrate the contribution all communities have made to the game and offer an opportunity for a symbolic stand against all forms of discrimination."

For further information please contact: Leon Mann, Kick It Out Media Relations, on 020 7684 4884.