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TELL US – WE’LL TACKLE IT: REPORTING DISCRIMINATION WITHIN GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL

GRF Admin 17/01/2020

The Football Association [The FA] is today launching a campaign to encourage all participants and spectators to report any acts of discrimination that they witness within grassroots football. Tell Us, We’ll Tackle It will be rolled out by every County FA across…

SIGN UP TO BE PART OF 2020’S 21 DAYS OF POSITIVITY

GRF Admin 03/01/2020

The FA Respect 21 Days of Positivity is back for 2019/20 season Last year we launched 21 Days of Positivity with the aim of sharing positive hints, tips and challenges with youth coaches across the country. Almost 4,000 coaches took part &…

7 THINGS YOU CAN DO AT TRAINING TO IMPROVE PLAYER BEHAVIOUR

GRF Admin 29/11/2019

Try the FAs’ seven behaviour management tips at your next training session and observe the impact on your players. 1) Get started quickly Get the players on task quickly. By doing so, a coach can identify which players want to focus and…

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

GRF Admin 11/11/2019

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…

THE FA LAUNCHES SHOOTING STARS PROGRAMME IN OVER 1,200 PRIMARY SCHOOLS ACROSS ENGLAND

GRF Admin 05/11/2019

The FA’s Shooting Stars programme has launched in primary schools across England – with the aim of inspiring girls to get active and learn the fundamentals of football. Inspired by Disney storytelling and produced in collaboration with the Youth Sport Trust and…

CALLING ON ALL GRASSROOTS PLAYERS, COACHES, REFEREES AND PARENTS TO TAKE OUR SURVEY

GRF Admin 11/10/2019

TAKE THE GRASSROOTS SURVEY Results from the 2018-19 edition identified five key areas – both on and off the pitch – where a renewed focus is required: 1. Identify the resources and tools that clubs need the most support with 2. Foster the…

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…