by GRF Admin | Jun 1, 2017 | News
New rules coming into effect on the 19th of June could be a huge boost for grassroots clubs in China, in an unprecedented move by the Chinese FA, seen by many as a game changer. Clubs will be forced to match the amount paid on transfer fees into grassroots football in...
by GRF Admin | May 30, 2017 | News
More funding available to teams and clubs. Awards for All offers grants of between £300 and £10,000 for grassroots and community activity that aims to improve life for local people and neighbourhoods. It doesn’t have a deadline and you can apply at NOW. Awards for all...
by GRF Admin | May 29, 2017 | News
FA Regional PE Coordinators, Chris Welburn and Chris Brammall, outline 10 top tips to help you reflect on your coaching. 1) Why reflect? Effective reflection allows you to examine and explore your experience of being a coach and all that it entails. This can help lead...
by GRF Admin | May 29, 2017 | News
Persimmon Healthy Communities supports sport for young people in England, Wales and Scotland. From May to December 2017 we are giving away 30 monthly donations of £750 each to purchase sports kits and equipment for teams and individuals aged 21 and under. Our main...
by GRF Admin | May 26, 2017 | News
A boy of 12 has died after collapsing while playing football after school. The boy has been named locally as James Cook. James was a player of Bishop Auckland St Mary’s Junior Football Club and tributes were left on their Facebook page with the message ‘RIP...