the FA Archives - Team Grassroots

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…

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…