FA GUIDANCE – ADULTS PLAYING AGAINST CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE
The FA rules for children and young people under 16 prescribe a two – three year age banding in relation to playing a recognised match as this is in the best interests of child development within a football context. This provides parameters which allow children to...
FA THUNDERSTORM GUIDANCE FOR GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL
The FA have released the following guidance to outline the steps required to protect the safety of participants in grassroots football in the event of a thunderstorm. Purpose The purpose of this guidance is to set out the steps that should be taken in the event of a...FA Guidance for use of Shinpads in Grassroots Football
Safety is a key consideration for our game and the Laws of the Game state that shin guards/pads are a compulsory piece of equipment. Shin pads play an important role in injury prevention as they are intended to protect the shin from injury. The amount of shin...