Category: News
WEMBLEY STADIUM WILL NOT BE SOLD BY THE FA, AFTER SHAHID KHAN WITHDRAWS OFFER
GRF Admin
17/10/2018
FA Chief Executive, Martin Glenn, said: “Earlier this year, The FA received an unsolicited official offer from Shahid Khan to buy Wembley Stadium. It was a very credible offer and was given very serious consideration. Shahid Khan has informed us today that…
Show Racism the Red Card – 19th of October Wear Red Day
GRF Admin
15/10/2018
Wear Red Day is our annual day of action to raise awareness of the work that we do and to raise funds to allow us to continue. This year, Wear Red Day (WRD) takes place on the 19th of October. It will…
Dear Grassroots……When did I become an employee of the parents??
GRF Admin
09/10/2018
We received an email from a coach at the end of his tether telling us he was quitting and the reasons behind. Dear Grassroots, I would like you to make this email public so hopefully someone somewhere may learn from what I’m…
HAVE YOUR SAY: THE FA ANNOUNCES 2018/19 GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL SURVEY
GRF Admin
05/10/2018
The 2018/19 Grassroots Football Survey has today been announced by The Football Association [The FA]. Take the Survey HERE http://TheFA.com/HaveYourSay The online survey, which is now in its fourth season after being launched in 2015/16, provides players, coaches, match officials, parents, supporters,…
The conversation afterwards……
GRF Admin
02/10/2018
We have all been there as parents on many occasions. We have stood in glorious weather and horrific weather, seen many great performances and seen plenty of forgettable ones. Sometimes we are in great spirits ourselves, have had a good week at…
Apply HERE for 50% off FA Respect Packs
GRF Admin
21/09/2018
Last year, the Respect equipment scheme helped to expose more than 500 clubs, 7,100 teams and 110,000 players to the Respect message. This year, we’re looking to go even further. With a new focus on positivity, through a new campaign – “We…
RIP Harvey
GRF Admin
14/09/2018
Harvey was a beautiful, happy & healthy 7 year old boy. Who loved his football just like any other boy his age Unfortunately, on the 11th September Harvey had a tragic accident & sadly passed away, leaving his mum, dad and family…
Apply HERE – The Premier League Primary Stars Kit and Equipment Scheme is back!
GRF Admin
11/09/2018
What is the scheme? We are excited to announce that the Premier League Primary Stars Kit and Equipment Scheme is back and that we are again able to offer registered primary school teachers access to either a free Nike football strip, or…
WHSmith Trust Community Grants – Apply HERE
GRF Admin
10/09/2018
The WHSmith Trust is an independent registered charity (registered charity no: 1013782) that aims to support good causes in the local communities where WHSmith operates, and also to promote literacy and a love of reading. Each year the Trust supports employees by…
FA REITERATES GUIDANCE NOT TO PUBLISH YOUTH LEAGUE RESULTS
GRF Admin
10/09/2018
The FA has reiterated its decision to prohibit the publication of results and league tables for teams playing from Under-7s through to Under-11s. Amid recent reports in the media, The FA’s decision to restrict the publication of outcomes of matches has come…
The FA Respect Programme 2018
GRF Admin
05/09/2018
To kick-off the 2018-19 youth football season, The Football Association has announced a renewed focus on the Respect programme as it enters its ten-year anniversary. Originally launched in the 2008-09 season, the campaign’s new mantra of ‘We Only Do Positive’ aims to…