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LAWS OF THE GAME

GRF Admin 01/02/2019

LAWS OF THE GAME Law 1 – The field of play Field surface The field of play must be a wholly natural or, if competition rules permit, a wholly artificial playing surface except where competition rules permit an integrated combination of artificial…

HOW TO BECOME A REFEREE

GRF Admin 01/02/2019

Why referee? Refereeing is a great way to be involved in football. There are opportunities for everyone, whether you only want to referee at your local club or progress to the international stage. It gives you the opportunity to remain active in…

DISCOVER HOW POSITIVE COACHING MAKES A HUGE DIFFERENCE TO YOUNG PLAYERS.

GRF Admin 22/01/2019

Whether you’re a parent or guardian, a player or a volunteer, what are the cornerstones of coaching that ensure whoever’s playing football gets the most positive experience from it, whatever their level? To support the launch of The FA’s ‘We only do positive’…

DEFIBRILLATOR – PHASE 3 FUNDING EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

GRF Admin 15/01/2019

Do you want to get involved in getting a heavily sudsidised defibrillator into your football club? By completing the below form and signing up, you’ll be notified when phase three opens up. Club Details FA Affiliation Number* Parent County FA* Amateur Football…

5 REASONS WHY YOUNG PLAYERS SHOULD TRY FUTSAL DURING THE WINTER MONTHS

GRF Admin 03/12/2018

Mike Skubala, FA futsal elite performance manager and head coach of the England team, outlines five reasons why grassroots coaches should take their players indoors to play futsal this winter. 1) Do you want better players? There is lots of anecdotal evidence about…

GARETH SOUTHGATE SHOWS SUPPORT FOR FA RESPECT CAMPAIGN

GRF Admin 28/11/2018

Dear Youth Football Coaches, “In your position, you’re likely to be one of the most important role models in a young person’s life. Your role in helping children to develop as footballers and young people should never be underestimated. The way you…

Alex gave me a look I will never ever forget, in fact it gave me goosebumps.

GRF Admin 27/11/2018

A real moment of grassroots magic happened at the weekend that restored my faith in the sport, a child I’ve coached for about a year who came from a team who said he “wasn’t good enough” In all the games he’s ever…

Agree or Disagree… Do you Coach your own Child, if yes what are the Best and Worst parts about coaching your own child?

GRF Admin 20/11/2018

“The FA aren’t here, they’re in their Ivory Towers eating Prawn sandwiches” We don’t agree with everything this coach says but we certainly agree with some of his points. 😉

GRF Admin 31/10/2018

WEMBLEY STADIUM WILL NOT BE SOLD BY THE FA, AFTER SHAHID KHAN WITHDRAWS OFFER

GRF Admin 17/10/2018

FA Chief Executive, Martin Glenn, said: “Earlier this year, The FA received an unsolicited official offer from Shahid Khan to buy Wembley Stadium. It was a very credible offer and was given very serious consideration. Shahid Khan has informed us today that…

5 WAYS TO WORK OUT IF YOUR SEASON HAS BEEN A ‘SUCCESS’

GRF Admin 29/04/2018

With the grassroots football season coming to a close it is a great opportunity to reflect on the ‘success’ of your season. Use the five questions below to get a balanced view on your achievements since last summer. 1) Has your team…

The FA Launch FREE Sudden Cardiac Arrest Module

GRF Admin 06/04/2018

The FA has launched a free online module to raise awareness and knowledge of sudden cardiac arrests in football. The module will enable you to recognise and respond appropriately to a sudden cardiac arrest while also providing you with key facts and…