by GRF Admin | Sep 10, 2026 | headline news, Latest News, News
A landmark new suicide prevention toolkit launched by Prince William today is set to be embedded across the FA and its grassroots football network. The new On Your Side initiative has been launched today, World Suicide Prevention Day, to help people throughout sport...
by GRF Admin | Sep 2, 2026 | headline news, Latest News, News
Around 750 children aged just five and six had their grassroots football cancelled last weekend following serious concerns over adult behaviour in Central Scotland. Central Scotland Football Association suspended its Fun 4 fixtures for the weekend of 29–30 August,...
by GRF Admin | Aug 28, 2026 | headline news, Latest News, News
Dorset County FA has postponed the start of its Mini-Soccer League season because prolonged dry weather has left pitches unsuitable for play. The decision affects children playing from Under-7 through to Under-10 across the county. The competition provides weekly...
by GRF Admin | Aug 27, 2026 | headline news, Latest News, News
Referees across grassroots football are being given the power to pause matches when they believe behaviour is escalating and a game is becoming unsafe. The FA has confirmed that “cooling-off periods” will be rolled out nationally for the 2026/27 season following a...
by GRF Admin | Aug 26, 2026 | headline news, Latest News
A youth football association in Scotland has issued a stark warning about behaviour at grassroots matches after an extraordinary opening week of the new season reportedly saw 72 red cards, alleged violence, threatening behaviour, discriminatory language and matches...
by GRF Admin | Aug 17, 2026 | headline news, Latest News, News
This guidance is intended to help clubs, leagues and match officials assess risks consistently and manage grass pitch use responsibly during periods of drought and exceptionally dry conditions. It does not introduce a blanket suspension of football on dry grass...
