News Archives - Team Grassroots

NEWS: Police Warning issued as football clubs in Sheffield targeted by scammers

GRF Admin 04/12/2020

NEWS: Warning issued as football clubs targeted by scammers Football clubs in South Yorkshire are being warned to be vigilant, after reports of scammers targeting teams for financial gain. Clubs of all levels, including grassroots teams, are being asked to step up…

GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL & UTILITA ENERGY TEAM UP WITH LONDON FA TO PROVIDE THE CAPITAL’S LEAGUES WITH ESSENTIAL COVID SUPPORT

GRF Admin 24/11/2020

LONDON FA AND GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL ARE HELPING THE CITY’S LEAGUES GEAR UP FOR THE RETURN OF FOOTBALL, ONCE LOCKDOWN RESTRICTIONS ARE LIFTED. With support from the Grassroots Fund – powered by Utilita Energy and its High 5 campaign – we have been…

FA GUIDANCE FOR GRASSROOTS FOLLOWING THE LATEST GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

GRF Admin 16/10/2020

Following the UK Government’s latest announcement regarding the introduction of local COVID alert levels, our guidance for grassroots football, which includes NLS Feeder Leagues (Step 7) and below of the Men’s Football Pyramid and Tier 7 and below of the Women’s Football Pyramid, remains…

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 ON FUNDING OF FUTSAL AT BOTH ELITE AND GRASSROOTS LEVEL

GRF Admin 24/09/2020

As a result of the unavoidable budget cuts associated with COVID-19, we can announce that funding will no longer be provided for elite England Futsal teams and will significantly reduce for grassroots Futsal from this season onwards. COVID-19 has had a…

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…

National Lottery Community Fund – Apply HERE

GRF Admin 12/08/2020

COVID-19 funding under £10,000 – including Coronavirus Community Support Fund Funding Funding programmes COVID-19 funding under £10,000 – including Coronavirus Community Support Fund What can you spend money on? We can fund activities supporting people and communities affected by COVID-19. We can also help…

Test and Trace Manual Template

GRF Admin 24/07/2020

IMPORTANT Please read the full Test and Trace Government guidance published 2nd of July 2020 for full details HERE Please click on the image below to download a template.

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…

FA Covid – 19 Safeguarding and Risk Assessment Guidance

GRF Admin 21/07/2020

Download the FA Guide and Template HERE

FA GUIDELINES FOR THE RETURN OF OUTDOOR COMPETITIVE GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL

GRF Admin 18/07/2020

We can confirm that the UK Government approved our plan for the return of outdoor competitive grassroots football late last night, Friday 17 July 2020. As a result, the grassroots football community now has the opportunity to return to football and prepare…