by GRF Admin | May 1, 2024 | headline news, Latest News, News
The FA rules for children and young people under 16 prescribe a two – three year age banding in relation to playing a recognised match as this is in the best interests of child development within a football context. This provides parameters which allow children to...
by GRF Admin | Apr 2, 2024 | headline news, Latest News, News
BN DON’s Micky Salsbury set a record in Sussex Sunday Football League 3 years back of being their oldest ever goal scorer, at 70 years old. He played for the reserve team last weekend with the league title wrapped up, after running the line for both...
by GRF Admin | Mar 1, 2024 | Latest News
It is being reported in the Liverpool Echo that an adult male was slashed with a knife in front of terrified children following a row at a junior football match. Merseyside Police confirmed the following; Officers were called to Halewood Leisure Centre on Baileys...
by GRF Admin | Feb 29, 2024 | Health, Latest News, News, Parents
The FA have released the following guidance to outline the steps required to protect the safety of participants in grassroots football in the event of a thunderstorm. Purpose The purpose of this guidance is to set out the steps that should be taken in the event of a...
by GRF Admin | Feb 29, 2024 | Latest News, Latest Session Plans
Defending Phase of Play (defence and midfield) Blues have to attack in a 2-4-formation (2 wing backs, 4 midfielders and 2 strikers) and score in the main goal. The reds (in a 4v4 formation) have to defend the main goal and attack the two other goals. Have a starting...
by GRF Admin | Feb 28, 2024 | Featured, Latest News, News
146 days ago we reported that a 12-year-old boy, Ronnie Wraith was left fighting for his life after being struck by lightning on a football pitch, he was hit in the chest by a lightning strike while playing in a tournament with the Hertfordshire county team in October...
