the FA Archives - Team Grassroots

ANNUAL HEALTH CHECK IS NOW OPEN

GRF Admin 16/09/2019

Accredited clubs are proud to maintain high standards to make sure they are among the best places to play and enjoy football in England. Each season, clubs make sure their people and policies are up to scratch. The FA support our grassroots…

FA REPORT VALUES THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT OF GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL AT OVER £10BN

GRF Admin 10/07/2019

NEW FA REPORT VALUES THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT OF GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL AT OVER £10BN First report of its kind shows the social and economic value of adults playing grassroots football in England is £10.8bn each year £8.7bn alone can be…

The FA Futsal Fund – Apply HERE

GRF Admin 11/06/2019

The FA and Football Foundation have launched The FA Futsal Fund, investing £300,000 into the development of Futsal in England. The scheme offers grants of either £1,500 or £3,000 to develop new youth futsal leagues across the country to increase the opportunity…

Sin Bins, what do YOU think…..

GRF Admin 05/06/2019

Sin Bins are coming for 19/20 – Know the facts

GRF Admin 20/05/2019

Temporary dismissals for Dissent cautions are coming into the game from season 2019-20 for all affiliated football and will replace the existing fine attached to this type of offence. The FA’s pilot scheme for this initiative which has run over the last…

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…

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…

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,…

FA Grassroots Football Awards – Nominations’ open NOW

GRF Admin 05/04/2019

GET NOMINATING FOR YOUR GRASSROOTS HEROES TODAY 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…

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…