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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 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…

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…

Apply HERE for CLUB PREPARATION FUND

GRF Admin 29/06/2020

The FA, the Premier League and Government through Sport England are providing £2.19 million to help clubs get their buildings ready for footballs return APPLY NOW We’ve helped prepare the pitches, now we’re supporting you to make your building safer…

DEAN’S FIGHTING FOR HIS LIFE – CAN YOU HELP

GRF Admin 12/06/2020

Dean Mandabva is a player in our U11 Rovers (Tom Marshall is his Manager/Coach). In June 2019, Dean collapsed, after tests he was diagnosed with a brain tumour and his parents told that it was inoperable with the only treatment available to…

The FA National Grassroots Coaching Survey

GRF Admin 01/06/2020

Help us shape how the FA support you! Take the Survey HERE Are there things about your grassroots coaching experience you’ve always wanted us to know about. The challenges you most need help with. The kind of learning support you want us…

6 Year old Cody finds a unique way to fundraise for the NHS

GRF Admin 22/05/2020

Less than 1 week into lockdown 6 year old Cody decided he wanted to do something for all our NHS & Frontline Heroes. He is obsessed with Trainers & Football Boots in particular, more importantly he loves it when socks are co-ordinated!…

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…

Southend United FC Play on the Pitch 2020 Junior Tournament

GRF Admin 10/05/2020

Tournament Name: Southend United FC Play on the Pitch 2020 Junior Tournament Tournament Date: 10/05/2020 Tournament Organiser: Play on the Pitch Tournament Web Address: https://playonthepitch.com/product/play-at-southend-united-at-roots-halls-stadium/ Team Age Groups: Under 7’s, Under 8’s, Under 9’s, Under 10’s, Under 11’s, Under 12’s Entry Fee…