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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 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…

FA “safe session” – Dribbling and Ball Mastery

GRF Admin 09/07/2020

Organisation Mark out an area 20×20 yards, with four corner grids and one central grid all measuring 5×5 yards, as illustrated above. Five players with a ball each. One grid and one ball per player. Each grid has a designated task…

LATEST GUIDANCE ON PERMITTED GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL ACTIVITY DURING COVID-19 FROM 1 JUNE

GRF Admin 01/06/2020

We have today issued further guidance to all grassroots football and informal football activity outside the professional game following the Government’s relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions from 1 June 2020. Consistent with Government advice, published on Monday 1 June, the following outdoor football activity…

READ FA GUIDANCE TO PERMITTED GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL ACTIVITY DURING COVID-19

GRF Admin 15/05/2020

FA Statement We have today issued guidance to all grassroots football and informal football activity outside the professional game. Consistent with Government advice, published on Wednesday 13 May, the following outdoor football activity is currently permitted: • playing football individually (individual skills or…

BREAKING NEWS – FA Announce Grassroots Football is concluded for the 2019/20 season

GRF Admin 26/03/2020

The Football Association [The FA] has been working collaboratively with the National League System [NLS], the Women’s Football Pyramid and the wider grassroots game since the outbreak of COVID-19 on how to conclude the 2019/20 season in the most appropriate way possible. …

FA UPDATED HEADING GUIDANCE ANNOUNCED FOR YOUTH TRAINING SESSIONS

GRF Admin 24/02/2020

We have today announced updated heading guidance for all age groups between under-six and under-18, in association with the Irish and Scottish FAs. The updated heading guidance, which will be introduced immediately, will provide grassroots clubs, coaches and players with the recommended heading guidance for…

FA Guidance For Spectacles and Goggles in Football

GRF Admin 07/01/2020

The FA have released guidance and support for Spectacles and Goggles in Football. Can players wear spectacles or goggles when playing football? Flying footballs and close physical contact make football a moderate risk sport for eye injuries. Spectacles or goggles may provide…

Message from a Grassroots Coach, a letter I will never send.

GRF Admin 11/07/2019

Today I heard a comment made about me behind my back. I started to turn around and look, but then decided better of it and kept my eyes on the field. My wife hears things like this more often than I do,…

Who will you Nominate for an FA Grassroots Award?

GRF Admin 29/04/2019

Who will you be nominating for an FA Grassroots National Award, let them know their time is appreciated by nominating from the following categories. NOMINATE NOW Grassroots Coach of the Year Supporter of the Year Grounds Team of the Year Grassroots Club…

The FA’s concussion guidelines

GRF Admin 27/06/2018

Welcome to The FA Concussion Guidelines. Here you will find helpful information and advice about how to recognise and manage a concussion from the time of injury through to a player’s safe return to football. The guidance, which is designed to support those managing…

THE FAs’ SAFEGUARDING POLICY AND PROCEDURES

GRF Admin 08/03/2018

Working Together to Safeguard Football – The FAs’ Policy and Procedures Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility To make sure you have appropriate safeguards in your club or league it is important everyone is aware of your safeguarding children policy and the procedures for…