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 physically … [Read more...] about Guidance for use of shin pads in grassroots football
Play Safe For Parents And Carers
Parents and carers remain responsible for ensuring their child is taken care of in football. Things to do as a parent/carer:● Complete the free, 30-minute online ‘Safeguarding Awareness for Parents/Carers’ course.● Know who your child’s coach/manager is and how to contact … [Read more...] about Play Safe For Parents And Carers
Advice On Phasing Out of Heading in U7-U11 Youth Grassroots Football Over The Next 3 Seasons – 2024-25 season, 2025-26 season and 2026-27 season.
These new rules come into effect from 1st July 2024The FA has introduced a new rule to phase out deliberate heading in matches in all affiliated grassroots youth football between U7-U11 level over the next three seasons.This includes all leagues, clubs and any affiliated school … [Read more...] about Advice On Phasing Out of Heading in U7-U11 Youth Grassroots Football Over The Next 3 Seasons – 2024-25 season, 2025-26 season and 2026-27 season.
Protected: Information About The Club
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How to report hate, prejudice or discrimination
Unacceptable behaviour in football is increasing. All forms of discrimination – including racist, sexist and homophobic abuse – continue to threaten our game.But if we all come together, we can show everyone in grassroots football there’s no space for hate.What we mean by … [Read more...] about How to report hate, prejudice or discrimination
