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New report reveals 10% of Grassroots clubs face fear of closure

GRF Admin 28/09/2020

A new report out today has revealed the shocking reality the UK’s grassroots football clubs are facing due to the Covid pandemic – with 10% fearing closure in a matter of months. Former England star David James has teamed up with Smart Pay As…

FA UPDATE FOLLOWING THE GOVERNMENT’S LATEST COVID-19 MEASURES

GRF Admin 23/09/2020

We understand the Government’s decision, as the health of the nation is the priority. However, it is important to recognise that the impact on football will be huge. Clubs up and down the country are really struggling, and many will have…

FA GUIDANCE FOR RETURN OF INDOOR FOOTBALL AND FUTSAL, FOLLOWING UK GOVT APPROVAL

GRF Admin 17/09/2020

We can confirm that the UK Government has now approved our plan for the return of indoor competitive recreational grassroots football and Futsal. Our return to football guidance documents have therefore been updated to reflect this. Please note, guidance for outdoor competitive…

FAQs – FA Guidelines on return to play

GRF Admin 21/07/2020

Below are a set FAQs in response to the FA’s guidelines on returning to play outdoor competitive grassroots football, which were published on 18 July 2020. Q: What if my club is not ready to return to full competitive training and matches…

LATEST FA GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS ISSUED FOR RE-STARTING FOOTBALL ACTIVITY DURING COVID-19

GRF Admin 12/06/2020

We have today issued new guidance documents for adult players, coaches, facility operators, parents and carers involved in re-starting grassroots football activity during COVID-19. These documents have been produced in line with Government guidance issued on Monday 1 June, which saw the easing…

DEAN’S FIGHTING FOR HIS LIFE – CAN YOU HELP

GRF Admin 12/06/2020

Dean Mandabva is a player in our U11 Rovers (Tom Marshall is his Manager/Coach). In June 2019, Dean collapsed, after tests he was diagnosed with a brain tumour and his parents told that it was inoperable with the only treatment available to…

LATEST GUIDANCE ON PERMITTED GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL ACTIVITY DURING COVID-19 FROM 1 JUNE

GRF Admin 01/06/2020

We have today issued further guidance to all grassroots football and informal football activity outside the professional game following the Government’s relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions from 1 June 2020. Consistent with Government advice, published on Monday 1 June, the following outdoor football activity…

The FA National Grassroots Coaching Survey

GRF Admin 01/06/2020

Help us shape how the FA support you! Take the Survey HERE Are there things about your grassroots coaching experience you’ve always wanted us to know about. The challenges you most need help with. The kind of learning support you want us…

6 Year old Cody finds a unique way to fundraise for the NHS

GRF Admin 22/05/2020

Less than 1 week into lockdown 6 year old Cody decided he wanted to do something for all our NHS & Frontline Heroes. He is obsessed with Trainers & Football Boots in particular, more importantly he loves it when socks are co-ordinated!…

READ FA GUIDANCE TO PERMITTED GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL ACTIVITY DURING COVID-19

GRF Admin 15/05/2020

FA Statement We have today issued guidance to all grassroots football and informal football activity outside the professional game. Consistent with Government advice, published on Wednesday 13 May, the following outdoor football activity is currently permitted: • playing football individually (individual skills or…

Bayern Munich to scrap U9 and U10 teams

GRF Admin 02/05/2020

Bayern Munich has decided to phase out its U9 and U10 teams. The U9 team will be phased out in the 2021/22 season and the U10 team in 2022/23. Thereafter, training at the FC Bayern Campus will begin at the U11 level.…

FA Covid-19 Update

GRF Admin 29/04/2020

GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL IS CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING AN UNPRECEDENTED PERIOD OF DISRUPTION DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC Quite rightly the focus is on staying safe and adhering to Government social isolation guidelines. We are aware though that clubs, leagues and volunteers are looking for…