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Whose game is it anyway?
In many ways a simple question to answer, but one that despite what we may say as parents and sometimes as coaches, is not always backed up by the behaviours that we display on a regular basis. In the cold light of day we would probably acknowledge as parents that the sporting experience of our […]
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Sin Bins are coming for 19/20 – Know the facts
Temporary dismissals for Dissent cautions are coming into the game from season 2019-20 for all affiliated football and will replace the existing fine attached to this type of offence. The FA’s pilot scheme for this initiative which has run over the last two seasons in approximately 135,000 matches identified the average Dissent caution to be […]
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400% price hike forces club to cancel children’s football tournament
Increase in charge of over 400% by outsourcing company causes local junior football club to cancel tournament after ten successful years Over the past decade Ormskirk West End FC have held their annual tournament each year at Ormskirk School and provided thousands of local children with the opportunity to celebrate their passion for football. The […]
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3G or Grass – Which do you prefer?
Whats YOUR biggest obstacle in Grassroots Football
Stay in the Game fund opens – £750 Grants Available for Mens Clubs
STAY IN THE GAME The Football Association’s Stay in the Game scheme, formerly known as Retain the Game, is aimed at supporting the retention of adult male teams. The scheme provides grants of £750 to clubs with existing male teams to support the essential costs of pitch hire, training venues, and affiliation fees. The application […]
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Preparing your team for a grassroots tournament
FA county coach developer, Rebecca Garlick, provides a list of practical coaching tips. For all the excitement and enjoyment, taking a team to a tournament can be a challenging time for coaches. With this in mind, planning for the event is absolutely essential. The more planning done prior to the day, the more time there […]
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