Grassroots News - Team Grassroots

ANNUAL HEALTH CHECK IS NOW OPEN

GRF Admin 16/09/2019

Accredited clubs are proud to maintain high standards to make sure they are among the best places to play and enjoy football in England. Each season, clubs make sure their people and policies are up to scratch. The FA support our grassroots…

Sin Bin – Frequently asked Questions Answered

GRF Admin 06/09/2019

The mandatory rule change will be implemented up to Step 5 of the National League System and Tier 3 and below in women’s football. Sin bins of 10 minutes will be issued at the discretion of referees as punishment for dissent, and…

Mum asks strangers to send Birthday cards to Son who’s ‘had enough of life’

GRF Admin 05/09/2019

Tanya Williams is sending a message to the world and is asking strangers to send birthday cards to her son Rhys, 13, who has a severe skin condition and has said “Hes had enough of Life”. The heartbroken mum would love to…

Heartbreak as Club devastated by Arson attack just days before the new Season

GRF Admin 02/09/2019

A Grassroots club has had its Clubhouse destroyed by an arson attack just days before the new season leaving all at the club devastated. The local community and nearby grassroots community have rallied to help and have supported a Go Fund me…

Who do YOU want to SOAK??

GRF Admin 15/08/2019

#GrassRootsSummerSoak

GRF Admin 15/08/2019

Grassroots have teamed up with the Bradley Lowery Foundation to raise awareness of the fantastic work the foundation does, raise some funds and spread a little bit of Summer fun! After a conversation between Paul from Grassroots and Gemma from the Bradley…

FA SCHEME TO OFFER CLUBS DISCOUNTED DEFIBRILLATORS

GRF Admin 26/07/2019

THE FA HAS LAUNCHED PHASE 3 OF ITS NATIONAL INITIATIVE ‘HEART SAFE CLUBS’ TO PROVIDE LIFE-SAVING DEFIBRILLATORS TO ALL GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL CLUBS IN ENGLAND FROM 1 JULY 2019. Research shows that over 90% of sudden cardiac arrests in young athletes happen either…

Top Tips for Keeping Young Players Safe in Excessive Heat

GRF Admin 25/07/2019

Common sense is key! The best advice we can give is to use common sense, and if in doubt STOP, heat breaks and water breaks are very common in countries where young players train and play in hot conditions, however in the…

The FA Guide to Improving Matchday for Children

GRF Admin 18/07/2019

We can all help children enjoy football more by creating the right environment. That is why The FA has produced an easy-to-follow guide to help improve the matchday experience for younger players. From introducing codes of conduct to simply providing refreshments, the…

RIP Josh

GRF Admin 15/07/2019

It is with a heavy heart that this fundme page has been set up. This young man who has been taken away at such a young age and was a u9 Dover Rangers Player who always played with a smile on his…

£10,000 grants available for Grassroots Heroes from SPAR – Apply HERE

GRF Admin 14/07/2019

People’s Podium Last year SPAR awarded gymnastics coach Mike Briggs £10,000 to help his local club in Dumfries improve their facilities. This year we’re back again! We’re on the lookout for the Hero Next Door making a difference, big or small to…

Could you play like this?

GRF Admin 12/07/2019