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The Edinburgh Cup International Youth Football Festival

GRF Admin 03/08/2019

Tournament Name: The Edinburgh Cup International Youth Football Festival Tournament Date: 02/08/2019 Tournament Organiser: The Edinburgh Cup Tournament Web Address: http://www.theedinburghcup.co.uk Team Age Groups: Under 7’s, Under 8’s, Under 9’s, Under 10’s, Under 11’s, Under 12’s, Under 13’s, Under 14’s, Under 15’s,…

Club Football in England is changing for everyone. 👀👀

GRF Admin 20/05/2019

400% price hike forces club to cancel children’s football tournament

GRF Admin 16/05/2019

Increase in charge of over 400% by outsourcing company causes local junior football club to cancel tournament after ten successful years Over the past decade Ormskirk West End FC have held their annual tournament each year at Ormskirk School and provided thousands…

Whats YOUR biggest obstacle in Grassroots Football

GRF Admin 09/05/2019

Who is Your Grassroots Volunteer of the Year?

GRF Admin 02/05/2019

The FA and McDonald’s Grassroots Football Awards winners are people who make a positive difference. The awards recognise individuals and groups who put their heart and soul into the game. This is a chance to celebrate the fantastic work that goes into…

6 minutes !!! – My son cried when he got in the car, this can’t be right…

GRF Admin 30/04/2019

My son, who is 8 has played for his team now for a year and a half now, I accept that he has the least ability on the team but to counter this he has the most enthusiasm. The coach was very…

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…

Preparing your team for a grassroots tournament

GRF Admin 23/04/2019

FA county coach developer, Rebecca Garlick, provides a list of practical coaching tips. For all the excitement and enjoyment, taking a team to a tournament can be a challenging time for coaches. With this in mind, planning for the event is absolutely…

Nominate your Club for Grassroots Club of the Year

GRF Admin 22/04/2019

The nominations for the FA Grassroots awards are open, is YOUR club the Grassroots Club of the year? Does your club make training and match days something to look forward to? Is it the best place to play football? If the answer…

Tempers flare when Coach gives managers player award to his own Son..

GRF Admin 15/04/2019

Yes, I did the seemingly unthinkable after weeks of consideration I decided to award a player with the Managers Player award, this player was my son who plays on the team. I’m absolutely appalled by the response from some of the parents…

Who is your Grassroots Coach of the Year

GRF Admin 15/04/2019

Football is a game For All. It is people who make grassroots football happen week-in, week-out. From supporters, referees, coaches or volunteers, winners will be those whose actions and behaviour make The FA’s PRIDE values part of the game for their clubs,…

Grassroots got Tekkerz

GRF Admin 02/04/2019