LAWS OF THE GAME Law 1 – The field of play Field surface The field of play must be a wholly natural or, if competition rules permit, a wholly artificial playing surface except where competition rules permit an integrated combination of artificial and natural materials (hybrid system). The colour of artificial surfaces must be green. […]
Why referee? Refereeing is a great way to be involved in football. There are opportunities for everyone, whether you only want to referee at your local club or progress to the international stage. It gives you the opportunity to remain active in the game following injury or retirement, to make new and lasting friends within […]
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Arsonists have caused misery and heartache to Birchwood Colts JFC, a junior football club from Birchwood. On the evening of the 23rd one of the Birchwood Colts children’s football club containers was set on fire causing thousands of pounds worth of damage. This football club runs as a facility for young children to enjoy football, […]
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Laura Seth, FA performance analysis education lead, looks at learning opportunities for young players away from training. We now live and interact in a digital world where live football – both at home and abroad – as well as a whole host of football-related content is available online and on television. With the winter months […]
The Football Association has announced that select trials of Temporary Dismissals – more commonly known as ‘sin bins’ – will continue during the 2018/19 season before becoming mandatory for all leagues at Step 7 and below from the 2019/20 season. The scheme was originally conceived following a decision by the International Football Association Board [IFAB] […]
Whether you’re a parent or guardian, a player or a volunteer, what are the cornerstones of coaching that ensure whoever’s playing football gets the most positive experience from it, whatever their level? To support the launch of The FA’s ‘We only do positive’ handbook by Gareth Southgate, Shaun Waite, Football Development Officer at Leicestershire County FA, shares his tips […]
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