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Grassroots football and rugby clubs are being encouraged to limit smoking and vaping at matches and training. Organisers say the move aims to protect children and support wider efforts to reduce smoking rates.
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00:01Smoking and vaping could disappear from the sidelines at grassroots sport in Leeds.
00:06A campaign by Leeds City Council, Leeds Rhinos Foundation and Leeds United Foundation
00:12is encouraging local clubs to restrict use during training and matches.
00:16Organisers say the aim is to create healthier environments for children
00:20and to promote positive role models.
00:23Clubs signing a charter will appoint a lead and receive support, resources and signage.
00:28More than 111,000 adults in Leeds still smoke, according to latest estimates.
00:35Officials say falling rates show progress and they hope this initiative will help cut numbers
00:40while promoting stop-smoking services across the city.
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