GrassRoots Magazine May 24 Issue 19

MAY 2024 ISSUE 19

This Months Content Team Message We recently had the pleasure of watching Broomfield U13’s Lions, a Club we sponsor, take to the field at the home of Burnham Ramblers in the League cup final. We were all proud to see a team carrying our logo, playing in in a Cup final. The players & Staff & supporters should be very proud of how the boys represented themselves in the narrow loss to Witham Town Whites. The photo below shows how happy they all were to be there and pleased with their runners up medals.

Good Luck to both Great Wakering Rovers & Romford who take part in the ‘Battle of Essex’ at Wembley in the FA Vase Final.

For match preview please see below. https://www.essexfa.com/news/2024/m ay/10/romford-fa-vase-final-preview

Good Luck to everyone in the final few weeks of the season.

The Grassroots Team If you would like to feature your Club, please email us at: grassrootsmag@btinternet.com

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Prostate Cancer UK

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Kit Aid

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Adult Leagues

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Youth Leagues

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Essex FA

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Football Fitness

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Match Fit

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Final Whistle

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False 9

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Grassroots gives back

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Witham Town

- A Club on the Rise

Witham Town Football Club is set in the heart of the community at the Simarco Stadium. The origins of the club date back to 1876 when a Witham team played under the FA rules for the first time.

Fast forward circa 150 years and the club has grown to where it is today, consisting of: • • • • •

1st team - who have just finished a successful season in the Isthmian league – North Division.

U18’s – competing in the Thurlow Nunn league.

29 mixed youth teams and 6 newly formed girl’s teams Development squad.

Soccability - providing opportunities to those with additional needs or disabilities.

The whole ethos and ambition of Witham Town FC is to create a pathway of opportunity for local talent, with the hope they can progress, firstly into the Under 18’s, and then into the first team and potentially higher.

Photography by Nigel Hakes

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Team Credentials Name: U13’s

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Zach P (GK), Max B,

Manager:Jim Merrington Assistant: Andy Sapiano Coaches:

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Sponsors: Aspire Scaffolding

Home Ground: Simarco Stadium, Spa Road & New Rickstones Academy

Josh S, Taylor W, Jack S, Fin G. Midfield:

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One of the club’s recent success stories follows the current Witham Town Youth Whites U13’s.

Jack M (Capt), Mason S, Archie W, Finley Nial, Freddie W, Harry B,

Danny G, Attack: Louie T, Henry B.

Managed and mentored by Jim Merrington, and assisted by Andy Sapiano, Paul Brooker and Tom Nial the team are encouraged to play with freedom in an effort to unlock their full potential.

Playing a flowing style that combines passing and pressing, the team exceeded all expectations in their first season of competitive football, going unbeaten in the 2022/23 League and the League Cup, which resulted in them winning a League and Cup double and gaining promotion to the Blackwater and Dengie Division 2.

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Photography by Nigel Hakes

The 23/24 season witnessed the team transition to 11-a-side football, which naturally saw several new players join an already talented squad.

With Witham perched at the top of the league, and with promotion guaranteed with three matches remaining, the team approached the recent League Cup final on a high, but with caution, having already played Broomfield Youth Lions on three occasions during the season, with each game evenly contested.

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Having built up a strong relationship with Broomfield Youth Lions over the years, Witham have always had great respect for the patient style of play that the Broomfield coaches have encouraged their players to adopt, and this could be seen in abundance during this year’s final.

Witham Town Whites now turn their attention to their remaining league matches as they play the current 2nd, 3rd and 4th placed teams in what promises to be a tight finish to an enjoyable and competitive season.

Each season the coaching team learn new things about this squad and this season has been no exception. With Division 1 of the Blackwater and Dengie league on the horizon everyone involved with the team could not be prouder of this hardworking, self-motivated group and are excited by the prospects of what they can achieve in the future.

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With a bumper crowd in attendance and great support from both sets of supporters, the atmosphere was tense prior to kick off, which continued throughout the match as both teams went head-to-head in what turned out to be a memorable game for all, with Witham edging it 2-1.

Let’s Go Whites !

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Clacton Mariners Football Club

Clacton Mariners Football Club, also known as

Phoenix, is a football club founded in 2024. The club emerged as a distinct entity after separating from Tendring Rovers FC in February 2024.

Mission and Values: The Mariners, fuelled by a passion for both physical and mental health, actively participate in disability football leagues across England. The club’s mission extends beyond competitive play, aiming to promote inclusivity, well-being, and community engagement.

Club Colours: The primary kit colours of Clacton Mariners are black and gold, symbolizing strength, resilience, and a commitment to excellence on the football field.

Club Crest: The club’s emblem is a visual representation of its identity. It features a two-headed phoenix with a football at its heart, embodying the spirit of rebirth, renewal, and unity within the club. The east sunrise in the crest symbolizes new beginnings, while the inclusion of Essex County swords pays homage to the club’s geographical roots.

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Batman star changed my life:

Unlikely duo to walk side by side as Prostate Cancer UK walking event March for Men returns ❑ Prostate Cancer UK host their flagship walking event, March for Men, at Battersea Park on Sunday June 2 ❑ Actor Colin McFarlane will again spearhead the walk and will walk alongside journalist Chris Davies, whose life was changed when he listened to the actor promoting last year’s event ❑ Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, affecting one in eight men. Those odds shorten to one in four if you are black ❑ 37,000 men are living with prostate cancer in London

“Meeting Chris and hearing his own story was an incredibly emotional moment for me as he told me that hearing my words in an interview was the prompt he needed to get checked. It inspires me to do more, knowing that your words really can save lives. It will be an honour to walk side by side with him – and the Prostate Cancer UK family – on June 2.”

Chris, 75, added: “It’s hard to imagine where I’d be now if I hadn’t listened to the radio that day, or had popped out to make a cup of tea and missed it. Thankfully, I didn’t.

“Colin spoke so persuasively, with such emotion and eloquence that it hit all the right spots with me. I remain forever grateful to Colin for pushing me over the line...who knows what might have happened with further delay?”

❑ Sign up for Prostate Cancer UK’s March for Men at prostatecanceruk.org/marchformen

Chris would be diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer, but still reports no symptoms. He feels fine but is incredibly grateful.

Hollywood actor Colin McFarlane returns to March for Men for Prostate Cancer UK on June 2nd – and he will stroll alongside a man whose life he changed last summer.

He recalled: “I remember when I was told had advanced prostate cancer and that I had probably 10 years to live. "That means I probably won't see Millwall in the Premier League," I replied. "No one has ever responded like that," said the Doctor. "No one has ever told me I have cancer before," I replied.

The versatile 62-year-old, who starred in Batman Begins and The Dark Knight as well as being the voice of ITV hit show, The Cube, was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2022.

And in a script that would not be out of place in Tinseltown, he’ll walk alongside a new friend diagnosed after listening to his story.

It was during last year’s event promotion that a man listening to a radio interview found Colin’s story so compelling that he went to see his GP – and saw his life changed.

“I’ve met some of the people at the charity now and know a lot more about their fantastic work, and the March for Men sounds like a wonderful way to get together, meet likeminded people and celebrate positive outcomes – like mine. Sure, hearing you might have 10 years left can be a shock, but this has given me a new perspective and drive to try and make a difference.

“I can’t wait to walk alongside Colin at Battersea Park and meet everyone else on the day. I’ll hopefully bring some family and friends along as well and we can have a great day .

Journalist Chris Davies, from Bromley, is the man in question, and this year the unlikely duo will walk side by side in Prostate Cancer UK’s flagship walking event.

You can sign up for the March for Men here Colin was proud to have made a life-changing difference.

He said: “March for Men is a special day that reminds you you're not alone. It's a unique opportunity to walk alongside over 1500 other people from the prostate cancer community and fundraise while you’re at it. It’s also a chance to listen to and share stories and help save lives. It was such an uplifting day last year, and even the sun came out for us! I knew I had to do it again this summer.

“I’m lucky I caught my prostate cancer early, and it made me want to team up with the brilliant Prostate Cancer UK to raise more awareness and make sure others can be as lucky as I’ve been.

“Meeting so many people who have been affected by prostate cancer and speaking to some who were influenced by me sharing my own story, was a very humbling experience.

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“What the charity continues to do, raising crucial funds and supporting men like me, is brilliant. Being part of 2,000 people on June 2nd will be something to savour.”

In 2024 walkers can stroll 2.5km, 5km or 10km around the picturesque park, which is situated on the south bank of the River Thames and offers a brilliant backdrop to the family-friendly amble as the Prostate Cancer UK community comes together in their thousands to share stories, celebrate loved ones, and walk towards a better future for men.

In London, 934 men die from prostate cancer every year on average. 37,000 men are living with prostate cancer in the capital, almost the capacity of nearby Chelsea FC’s Stamford Bridge home.

together to raise almost £2.7m to help fund lifesaving research, and support men and their families navigating this disease.

All ages and abilities are welcome, including families, friendship groups, work colleagues and plenty of dogs, all raising vital awareness of the 1 in 8 men who will get prostate cancer. There is musical entertainment on the route, a scavenger hunt for k ids – and adults – and much more to do in the event village, including food and refreshments.

Laura Kerby, Chief Executive at Prostate Cancer UK, said: “March for Men is so much more than a walk in the park. It’s the coming together of a community that are dedicated to saving men's lives. And we are excited to return to beautiful Battersea Park on June 2nd.

“This special event will once again allow our wonderful supporters to join in their thousands, to walk towards a better future for men.

“Those in attendance will be bonded by the most common cancer in men. Many will stroll side-by-side with their loved ones to celebrate them, while others will be marching to remember somebody. The brilliantly heartwarming story of Colin McFarlane changing Chris Davies’ life for the better brilliantly demonstrates how new friendships can be forged too.

“Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, and an early diagnosis can save your life. Money raised will fund ground breaking research towards a screening programme, so we can catch prostate cancer early and save lives.

“Good luck to everyone taking part and we can’t wait to meet you all.”

Sign up for Prostate Cancer UK’s March for Men at prostatecanceruk.org/marchformen

NOTES TO EDITOR For more information, please contactGary Haines, Sports PR Manager at Prostate Cancer UK, on 020 3310 7079 or atgary.haines@prostatecanceruk.org, alternatively email pressoffice@prostatecanceruk.orgor call 07984 325001.

About March for Men o o o o o

March for Men is so much more than just a walk in the park. It's where our community comes together in their thousands to share stories, celebrate loved ones, and walk towards a better future for men.

By taking part in March for Men in Battersea Park on June 2 and raising money,you’ll help fund lifesaving research into better treatments and tests to beat prostate cancer.

Since 2017, 16,150 Prostate Cancer UK supporters have come together to raise almost £2.7m to support our vital work.

There are three walking options at the event with 2.5km, 5km or 10km routes Find out more about March for Men at prostatecanceruk.org/marchformen

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Since March for Men launched back in 2017 , 16,150 Prostate Cancer UK supporters have come

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Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK, striving for a world where no man dies of prostate cancer.

The charity works to give every man the power to navigate the disease: by helping men understand their risk through our award -winning online risk checker; by providing them with trusted support and the information they need to make the right treatment choices for them; or by empowering them to make improvements for their path ahead, and for the paths of generations to come.

Prostate Cancer UK is the driving force in prostate cancer research in the UK. Investing millions into the best researchers in the world to unravel the complexity of the disease, the charity has improved how men are diagnosed through funding cutting-edge technology like more accurate MRI scans.

The charity works to give men precise and personalised care with the right treatments at the right time, for the best chance of living the full life they want and spending more time with those they love.

Prostate Cancer UK also supports men living with and after prostate cancer, providing services like a Specialist Nurses helpline to give expert advice, and working with the NHS and its Clinical Champions to change the healthcare system so men are more involved in decisions and empowered to navigate prostate cancer.

About Prostate Cancer o o o o o o o o

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men.

1 in 8 men will get prostate cancer.

If you’re over 50, if you’re Black, or if your dad or brother have had it, you’re at even higher risk.

Most men with early prostate cancer don’t have symptoms.

Go to www.prostatecanceruk.org/risk-checker for our 30-second online risk checker to find out what you can do about it, and learn about a free blood test you can get from your GP. More than 52,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year on average – that's 143 men every day.

Every 45 minutes one man dies from prostate cancer – that's more than 12,000 men every year.

Around 475,000 men are living with and after prostate cancer.

Anyone with concerns about prostate cancer may contact Prostate Cancer UK's Specialist Nurses in confidence on 0800 074 8383 or online via the Live Chat instant messaging service:www.prostatecanceruk.org. The Specialist Nurse phone service is free to landlines and open from 9am to 5pm on weekdays, 10am to 5pm on Wednesdays.

Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company 02653887.

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ESSEX FA GRASSROOTS ENCOURAGED TO LOOK OUT FOR COMMON DEMENTIA SIGNS Alzheimer’s Society Receive Support from the Football Community

Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer, with one in three people born today going on to develop it in their lifetime. But thousands are currently living with undiagnosed dementia. Which is why the Essex County FA are backing the charitable work of the Alzheimer’s Society.

Grassroots football participants in Essex are being encouraged to support their loved ones by looking out for common signs of dementia and taking the first steps in seeking a diagnosis. Anyone who has noticed recent changes in themselves or their loved ones can show their support by using the Alzheimer’s Society’s symptoms checklist at www.alzheimers.org.uk/sports and getting further information on receiving a diagnosis.

Too many people still think dementia is a sign of normal ageing, are unsure of the symptoms and are too afraid to visit their GP. But an early and accurate diagnosis unlocks access to treatment, care and support, allowing people to manage the condition and their lives, whilst planning for the future. An Alzheimer’s Society survey revealed that 91% of people affected by dementia saw clear benefits to getting a diagnosis, with many wishing they’d received one earlier.

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Football came together during a recent ‘Support the Supporters’ campaign, which was backed by clubs and organisations across the football pyramid, including The Football Association (FA), the Premier League, the Vanarama National League and the League Managers Association, helping to create a future where football is unforgettable.

and there’s already been a tangible impact, raising over £740,000, and thousands more across the game now know where to go to access vital dementia support. This season, the partnership is also raising vital funds towards research which will help to transform the future of dementia diagnosis, speeding up how quickly and how early dementia can be diagnosed, changing the game for everyone in years to come.

To find out more about grassroots football’s support for the Alzheimer’s Society, visit www.essexfa.com. You can also interact with @EssexCountyFA on Twitter/X and search for the ‘EssexFootball’ page on Facebook.

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ESSEX FA

COUNTY CUP FINALS

#PLAYYOURPART: ESSEX COUNTY FA ‘MATCHDAY ENVIRONMENT’ RESOURCES

Creating the Best Experience for Players, Coaches and Spectators Running alongside The FA’s ‘Enough is Enough’ campaign to tackle hate across grassroots football, a range of ‘Matchday Environment Pack’ graphics is available to download and share now via the Essex County FA’s website.

Participants are being encouraged to share the #PlayYourPart player, coach and spectator graphics within their membership. These support affiliated clubs in establishing the best possible environment for everyone involved with the game. The graphics include: ▪ ▪

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Clubs: Guidance and suggestions for how a club can #PlayYourPart in ensuring the matchday environment is the best it can be.

Players/Coaches/Spectators: A reference point and reminder of their role in having a positive impact on the matchday environment when representing their club.

Guide to Coaches Workshop: Tips and advice on when, how and why it is important to hold an annual coaches’ workshop for those representing the club.

Guide to Spectators Workshop: Highlighting the importance of annual spectator workshops and how to deliver them internally within a club.

Reporting Discrimination: An information sheet outlining the importance of reporting discrimination and the process which will then be taken.

Dealing With Breaches of Codes of Conduct: Providing process guidance on dealing with breaches of codes of conduct within a club.

“The grassroots game in Essex is thriving, with over 80,000 registered players playing across circa 2,500 games every weekend. Essex is one of the largest counties for football participation. This is hugely positive, and credit goes to the grassroots volunteer workforce. To continue to build on, and sustain, this brilliant foundation, these club resources are helping to ensure the best and most inclusive environment continues to be created.”

Find the #PlayYourPart resources at www.essexfa.com/leagues-and-clubs/matchdayenvironment. The Essex County FA Football Development Team are on-hand to discuss any of the resources and to advise on how to implement them via www.essexfa.com/about/contact-us. Details are also shared by @EssexCountyFA on Twitter/X and by searching for ‘EssexFootball’ on Facebook.

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The graphics can be displayed in clubhouses, via WhatsApp groups, on websites, via social media or even as a hyperlinked banner on existing club communications or documents. Essex County FA Chief Executive, Brendan Walshe, is delighted to share the #PlayYourPart resources: These #PlayYourPart resources are supporting club committees to set standards on and off the pitch and are creating a united grassroots environment which delivers football opportunity For All.

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Football Fitness Club Football is an aerobic exercise that activates your entire body. Although it's mostly about your lower body muscles, having bazooka legs is not enough to handle the physical demands of running around for 90 minutes.

Let's look at some of the most important muscles related to playing football and ways you can exercise them to accumulate more power and endurance.

Core muscles.

No matter what sport you play, strong core muscles are vital to your ability to control your balance. Strong core muscles also reduce the strain on your back preventing injuries.

To strengthen your core, you can do all types of crunches, back extension or leg lifts.

In short, anything that makes your abs burn.

Quads.

Quadriceps are the biceps of your legs in the sense they make your legs look big.

Other than visual effects, having strong quads gives you a bit of everything: a stronger kick, better mobility and balance.

The best exercise for quadriceps is hands down the squads but if you're not a fan of those, try a leg extension in a machine.

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Strong glues lead to smoother hip extension, help generate more force for a kick, and improve your acceleration and jumping ability. They also make your butt look good and yes, men are allowed to have nice butts.

You can work your glutes by doing squats, one of the most basic exercises out there. Have a barbell on your shoulders for more difficulty or just squat as much as you can. The best thing about squats is that they also work pretty much every other muscle in your legs.

You can also try Bulgarian split squats, which may be even more intense.

Calves.

You need strong calves not just to look like Jack Grealish but to ensure your ankle mobility. Strong calves reduce the risk of nasty ankle injuries that can get you out for months.

The best thing about exercising calves is that you can do it literally anywhere without any equipment. Rise on your toes and then slowly get back down on one or both legs until you feel the calves burning. Have dumbbells or just something heavy in your hands to increase the difficulty.

Jumping a rope is also amazing for your calves.

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Glutes.

Hamstrings.

Hamstring muscles are responsible for knee bending and hip rotation. They are crucial to stabilising your knee joint. Remember that knee injuries are the worst so no excuse not to strengthen your hammies.

Such exotic-sounding exercises as Romanian deadlifts or kettlebell swings will work your hamstrings but make sure you do them right. Ideally, hire a personal trainer who will oversee your training session.

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PRE-MATCH NUTRITION Pre-match nutrition is all about fuelling-up to allow for the best possible performance for the duration of the game ahead, but which foods provide the most energy and when should they be consumed in relation to your match?

CARBOHYDRATES A footballer’s main source of energy comes from carbohydratebased foods. Carbohydrate is stored in the muscles (as glycogen), so the aim of pre-match nutrition is to ensure these stores are fully topped up before stepping out onto the pitch.

A common mistake made by many players is to consider the preexercise meal, eaten 3-4 hours ahead of the game, as the time to load up with extra carbohydrate foods, perhaps adding extra rice or potatoes or consuming a couple of bananas, but this one meal is not enough to maximise stores. Research indicates that carbohydrates consumed in a pre-exercise meal will boost the muscle stores by around 20%, but a much greater impact can be made by fuelling-up on carbohydrates 24 hours ahead of the match.

PRE-MATCH FUELLING If you have a morning match, it’s recommended that you start your pre-match fuelling the morning before (24 hours ahead of the match) and the evening before if you have an evening match.

To fuel up in this 24-hour period, you should aim to consume around 25-50% more than your current carbohydrate intake over a 24-hour period. If you’re using a fitness and nutrition tracker such as MyFitnessPal, you can fine-tune your intake to ensure you take in around 8-10g of carbohydrates per kg of bodyweight within the 24-hour pre match period.

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KEY POINT: A player weighing 70kg would need to take in around 550-700g of carbohydrates to fuel 90 minutes of match play.

This can seem an overwhelming quantity of food initially, so switching to carbohydrate dense sources of food (that you know you can eat a lot of) can be an efficient way to achieve your prematch fuelling target.

For example, pasta or rice may be easier to eat in larger quantities than sweet potatoes, but as hitting the target is the primary goal, adding rice cakes, cereals, energy bars, fruit juice or smoothies may be necessary.

THE PRE-EXERCISE MEAL The pre-exercise meal eaten 3-4 hours before the start of the match should be light on the stomach. High-glycaemic energy sources that are low in fibre and fat are good choices as these will be digested and absorbed into the muscle tissues faster, meaning they’ll be available to fuel your performance during the game.

Good options include white bread with jam, sports drinks, energy bars, cereals and some fruits.

For an evening match, white pasta or rice can be incorporated into a late lunch/early dinner. Foods to avoid include oils, red meats and high-fat dairy as these will slow down the digestion of the meal.

KEY POINT: Try to increase quantities of carbohydrates in the pre-exercise meal by around 25-50%, or 2g of carbohydrates per kg of bodyweight. If you are a 70kg player, you should aim for around 140-150g of carbohydrates in the pre-match meal.

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You may be thinking “those food choices don’t sound very healthy”, but it’s important to remember that within 24 hours of a match, the primary goal is to fully load your carbohydrate stores to enable optimal performance. This may not be as efficiently achieved with “healthier” foods depending on what you have available for your pre exercise meal. Remember that these potential options make up only 1 meal from an entire week’s worth of eating. Much healthier food choices will make up the rest of your week, ensuring you are getting all of the vital nutrients you need to remain healthy.

What’s most important in your pre-exercise meal is the glycaemic index score of the foods you are consuming, the lower the score the longer it will take to top up your carbohydrate stores.

PRE-MATCH HYDRATION As a general recommendation, aim to drink 500ml to 1 litre of water with your pre match meal.

Electrolytes can help to ensure you retain more of this water intake and many sports drinks contain sodium to help with this. To check your hydration levels, check the colour of your urine. If it’s not pale in colour, continue to top up your fluids by sipping on water or an isotonic drink after your pre-exercise meal (until you step out onto the pitch).

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FINAL

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BY PAUL SMITH Hello All With the evenings ahead of us drawing out and evening fixtures without lights becoming more common, cup competitions reaching their end as well as leagues a couple of points to consider. Evening matches tend to kick off between 6.30 and 7.00 without lights ensure that if the Referee considers that the light may fade before the end of the allotted 90 minutes the game may be reduced but both halves must be identical time.

If a player is injured and the Physio is called onto the field of play there is no thirty second rule at Grassroots level the decision on when the player returns to the field of play is down to the Referee, however if the injured player has treatment inside the penalty box having won a penalty and no caution is issued the treated player if they are the designated penalty taker does not have to leave the pitch.

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Double Headers any disciplinary issues from match number one cannot be carried into match number two it is a league decision to discipline clubs or players at a later date. I would think the only cases that this may apply is if match one has been abandoned and Referee feels that issues may arise in match number two.

A Referee colleague of mine contacted me the other day after a match where they chased down a centre forward through on goal with only the goalkeeper to beat the forward took the shot hit the post at speed rebounded hit the Referee and went into goal que sheer chaos, The benches were claiming no goal Referee on their own no assistant referees . The Referee disallowed the goal which is WRONG in law regrettably if the ball does come off the Referee the goal stands , regrettably this match had to be replayed . This is extremely rare but something to remember.

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Regarding penalty kicks if in a shootout all eleven players left on the field at end of play take their penalties and the scores are even after twenty-two penalties, obviously players will have to take two penalties after the eleventh penalty the same order of penalty takers does not apply so in theory the person who takes the eleventh penalty can take the twelfth, something to consider.

I hope these lesser-known laws have helped you.

A lot of leagues are due to finish by early May so a lot of football to be played in the next few weeks.

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Grassroots is proud to be supporting Farleigh Hospice Grassroots Magazine is delighted to be supporting local charity, Farleigh Hospice. In each edition, we will be sharing with you their latest news along with upcoming events that you can get involved in!

Farleigh Hospice has been a cornerstone of our local community since 1982 when, following the death of a lady called Audrey Appleton from cancer, her friends Glenda Lance and Dr Gill Collier launched an appeal to establish hospice services in and around Chelmsford.

Since its creation later that same year, Farleigh has provided hospice care to thousands of people affected by life-limiting illnesses and bereavement across mid Essex. The hospice, which is celebrating its 40th birthday this year, continues to help people to live as actively as possible from the point of diagnosis to the end of their lives, by providing physical and emotional care, free of charge.

As a charity, Farleigh relies on the generosity of the local community to raise the £6 million it needs every year to care and support those who rely on its services. One of the ways that Farleigh engages with the community is through the range of fundraising events it organises throughout the year, which are listed on its website -

www.farleighhospice.org/events Here we take a look at some of the exciting events coming up… the Annual Quiz, Sponsored Doggy Walk and Autumn Shopping Extravaganza!

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