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Corwen JFC Club & Community destroyed by Floods

GRF Admin 20/03/2019

After the weekend floods in North Wales it looks like all the equipment including our generator, will be ruined at the Corwen Junior Football pitches. All the kids and volunteers are devastated by the damage the water has done and have no…

Aged 10-15? – CBBC is searching for the UK’s best young footballers.

GRF Admin 11/03/2019

CBBC is searching for the UK’s best young technical footballers. If you’re aged between 10 and 15 years old, have brilliant ball skills and top tekkerz, then we’d love to hear from you! Download the Application Form How to apply To apply,…

The dreaded ‘playing time’ conversation

GRF Admin 26/02/2019

One of the most dreaded conversations between players, coaches, and parents involves playing time. Nobody likes it. In my workshops on conflict resolution for coaches and directors of coaching, I ask them to identify the most common types of difficult conversations and…

When you’re thinking “Top Bins” but the keeper’s thinking “No Bins”

GRF Admin 22/02/2019

Statement from Manchester FA

GRF Admin 21/02/2019

Manchester FA has been made aware of a report of an incident where a child wearing glasses was injured on the field of play. These reports are currently being investigated and Manchester FA is working with our neighbouring County FA’s and The…

Why setting boundaries helps both player and coach

GRF Admin 21/02/2019

Creag Lawrence, FA PE coordinator, believes that setting boundaries and using consequences can benefit both coach and player. In the past, detentions, ‘laps’ or being shouted at was the extent of ‘behaviour management’ strategy used by teachers at school – or adults…

How to recognise and respond to a sudden cardiac arrest

GRF Admin 19/02/2019

We’ve all seen players fall over. But what happens if they don’t get up? Sudden collapse is often the first sign of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Unfortunately, understanding and awareness of this medical emergency is poor – which can lead to misdiagnosis, incorrect…

Win £1000 for your Club with Walls Collectors Club

GRF Admin 15/02/2019

From choir groups to football teams, every community club needs a little helping hand, so that everyone can continue to enjoy them. We’re pleased to announce the launch of our Wall’s Collectors’ Club, which will give five local community groups the chance…

Diary of a 15 year old referee……

GRF Admin 11/02/2019

Saturday That was hard. Two games, two hours in that mud, wind and rain. Glad the kids enjoyed it though. Only one parent today who questioned every one of my decisions. I’ll take that. All my mates are going out tomorrow…

Be Honest, have you ever……

GRF Admin 11/02/2019

The definition of “Top Bins” Take a Bow John Mckie scoring for Cowes Sports F.C. in the Sydenham Wessex Premier League

GRF Admin 09/02/2019

£1500 Grow the Game grants available for Girls, Women and Disability Teams – Apply HERE

GRF Admin 07/02/2019

GROW THE GAME The Foundation’s Grow the Game Scheme provides grants of up to £1,500 for the creation of new football teams and coaching qualifications, with money provided by The FA. The Scheme is delivered by the Foundation. The application window is…