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A bright new campaign is striving to end abuse towards referees in Cornwall while influencing a new generation to pick up the cards and whistle. Cornwall County FA will receive more than 200 fluorescent armbands courtesy of the Grassroots Fund, which is powered by Utilita Energy and Team Grassroots. Officials under the age of […]
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AGE GROUP GUIDANCE U7, U8, U9, U10, U11 Heading should not be introduced in training sessions at this age. The Foundation Phase DNA aims to provide an enjoyable and memorable experience for young children. Priority at this age is fun engagement and the mastery of both the body and the ball. In today’s modern game, […]
A David Vs Goliath battle is brewing as a Grassroots club takes on Premier League giant and the local authority as their facility is set to be taken from under their feet. An official press release from the club reads as follows; “The future of Bealonians FC, a cherished grassroots football club with deep roots […]
Read More… from REDBRIDGE COUNCIL AND WEST HAM UNITED JEOPARDISE FUTURE OF GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL CLUB
As reported last week 12-year-old Ronnie Wraith was struck by lightning on a football pitch whilst playing football representing the district of Hertfordshire. With 4 minutes left off the game to be played the unthinkable took place and Ronnie was struck to the chest by lightning! This resulted into a cardiac arrest and his heart […]
Read More… from RONNIES SECOND GO AT LIFE AFTER LIGHTNING STRIKE STOPPED HEART FOR 30 MINUTES
English football unites this weekend to promote Play Safe – our countrywide nationwide campaign to focus attention of the vital importance of safeguarding across our national game. Our Play Safe campaign is endorsed by the NSPCC and will be supported this weekend across every level of English football, including the Premier League, EFL, Barclays Women’s […]
Read More… from ENGLISH FOOTBALL UNITES TO PROMOTE THE PLAY SAFE WEEKEND IN SEPTEMBER
Funding Overview In partnership with the UK Government, Scotland’s football clubs, local authorities, leisure trusts and key stakeholders, the Scottish FA will identify key football facilities across the Association’s 6 regions where there is an evidence-based need for investment that will maintain, sustain and attain facilities identified as critical in facilitating participation at local grassroots […]
Read More… from SCOTTISH FA GRASSROOTS PITCH & FACILITIES FUND
About the course Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility – but are you clear about the vital role you can play? Safeguarding is about creating safe environments and preventing children from experiencing harm or abuse. Put simply, safeguarding refers to measures we take to protect our children – and keep them safe and well. Whether that’s your […]
English football is set to unite again over the above weekend to promote Play Safe – a countrywide campaign to focus attention of the vital importance of safeguarding in our national game. Led by The Football Association, the Play Safe campaign is endorsed by the NSPCC and will be supported this weekend across every level […]
Read More… from COMING SOON – PLAY SAFE WEEKEND 2023: SATURDAY 30TH SEPT/SUNDAY 1ST OCTOBER
APPLICATIONS FOR 2023 are now OPEN We believe grassroots players should feel safe when taking part in the game we love. The Grassroots Red Sky Foundation Defibrillator Programme will provide 100 grassroots football locations with a FREE Defibrillator. We’re looking to support clubs and venues which regularly host football for multiple teams and age […]
Read More… from GRASSROOTS RED SKY FOUNDATION DEFIBRILLATOR PROGRAMME
Why apply for a Football Foundation grass drainage grant? Providing a suitable playing surface is essential to sustain and increase participation in grassroots football, so the Football Foundation is able to provide funding for works to improve the drainage of grass pitches. Eligibility 01 Who can apply? You don’t have to be a football […]
Read More… from UPTO £25000 FOOTBALL FOUNDATION GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR GRASS PITCH DRAINAGE
