January 2024

JANUARY 2024

SHROPSHIRE FA

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WELCOME TO THE TEAM pHOEBE warner Participation Officer (Inclusion & Pathways) phoebe.warner@shropshirefa.com 07435 960649 Phoebe’s main role is to lead on Inclusion and Equality for the Shropshire Football Association, this includes developing opportunities for the non traditional groups and recreational opportunities. Additionally, Phoebe will support the review and development of all competition and league structures to ensure they meet the needs of all players with a particular emphasis on the Female and Disability pathway.

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Hi, I’m Phoebe and I have recently joined Shropshire FA as a Football Participation Officer (Inclusion and Pathways). I’m really looking forward to getting started and making football as inclusive and accessible as possible for all.

Alongside this role, I also play football myself for West Bromwich Albion Women – so it’s quite accurate to say my whole life revolves around the game of football

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county cup final dates Tuesday 7th May – 7:45PM KO – Tony Bywater SLL Wednesday 8th May – 7:30PM KO – Sunday Premier Cup Thursday 9th May – 7:30PM KO – Sunday Challenge Cup Friday 10th May – 7:30PM KO – Tom Farmer Challenge Cup Saturday 11th May – 10AM KO – U15s Saturday Challenge Cup Saturday 11th May – 1PM KO – U18s Saturday Challenge Cup Saturday 11th May – 4:30PM KO – ‘Air 2 Root’ Challenge Cup Saturday 11th May 7:45PM KO – TJ Vickers Premier Cup Monday 13th May – 7:00PM KO – U18s Premier Youth Challenge Cup Tuesday 14th May – 7:00PM KO – U15s Sunday Challenge Cup Wednesday 15th May – 7:00PM KO – Mark Harrod U16s Challenge Cup Thursday 16th May – 7:00PM KO – Mark Harrod U15/U16 Premier Cup Friday 17th May – 7:00PM KO – Sunday Youth Challenge Cup

All final’s listed above to be held at: AFC Telford United Subject to change

womens weekS DAY NATIONAL WOMEN 8TH MARCH 2024

Female only Referee Course 8th / 10th March @ Telford College

Reduced cost £80 Normal course cost £130 If over 16 years of age Safeguarding for Children and a valid DBS required as extra costs

long service award As an Association we wish to record and reward the service to Shropshire FA. A Long Service Award may be presented to Club Officials on completion of 21 years’ service with an individual Club, League or- Competition. The Club, League or Competition concerned shall have the option of making the application and producing the necessary supporting evidence.

You can apply for individuals to receive a long service award from The Football Association after serving 50 consecutive years. A Long Service Award may be presented to Referees on completion of 21 years’ service as a referee affiliated to this Association

It’s almost that time of year

NOMINATIONS OPEN 16TH FEBRUARY

Check your inbox on 15th February WINNERS

Shropshire FA is currently seeking the views of all stakeholders from grassroots football in the County to help to shape our new strategy which will cover the four-year period from 2024-28. Your feedback will help ensure the future work of the Shropshire FA reflects the needs of all football participants in the County.

We would appreciate a few minutes of your time to help complete the short questionnaire below and to help form the work that will take place across the County over the coming years.

Please feel free to provide as much detail as you wish to help shape our strategy.

Thank you for your valued input and support

period poverty project Thank you to every team that joined us Sunday at Wolves Women V Stoke Ladies Supporting our partnership with Davies Sport, where together we provided female teams U12 and above competing in Shropshire leagues with period products to overcome barriers to participation.

When you Stay Accredited, your club gets all of England Football’s support for another 12 months, and rewards like free Nike footballs and vouchers to save on kit and equipment. Renew at clubs.thefa.com

Enter the Just Play prize draw, and live it up Wembley style We’re giving away seats to the England game on March 23rd. Four lucky winners will get two tickets each All you have to do is book a session near you and enter the competition

National Silent support Weekend On the weekend of the 2nd and 3rd March 2024, it will be the national Silent Support Weekend.

Too often, there are too many voices from the touchline, too many opinions, and too much unnecessary distraction.

It’s why we are having a Silent Support Weekend to promote Respect in Youth Football, and we want you to play an important part.

Our aim is simple: to raise awareness of the need to create a positive and pressure-free environment in which children can enjoy football and learn to love and develop their game.

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SPORT SHOULD BE UNFORGETTABLE We're working across multiple sports to help fans better understand symptoms and take the first step in seeking an allimportant diagnosis if they, or a loved one, may be experiencing signs of dementia.

One in three people born in the UK today will go on to develop dementia in their lifetime, but too many people still think it’s just a sign of normal ageing, unsure of the symptoms, and too afraid to visit their GP. Getting a diagnosis means you can get the practical advice and emotional support you need. You can plan for the future and feel the relief of knowing your next steps. And most importantly, you can avoid reaching crisis point.

Visit our Memory Hub if you notice a loved one experiencing memory loss or displaying other signs of dementia. There you’ll find more information about dementia and how we can help you, as well as our symptoms checklist which you can also complete below.

If you're worried that you or someone else may have dementia, complete our checklist and show it to a GP or health professional to help describe your symptoms.

The Player Welfare in Open Age Football course by England Learning is now available to complete online

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Develop your understanding of the importance of player welfare and gain insights into creating a positive, safe environment for your team

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Secure a win for your club.

From portable floodlights and storage containers to pitch maintenance machinery - whatever you need, the Football Foundations got you covered.

Concussion is a relatively common injury in football That’s why everyone who takes part in football needs to know four things: • What concussion is • How you recognise it • What to do if a player is concussed • How to manage a player’s return to training/playing You can read more about all these aspects in England Football's comprehensive guidelines. In addition, we strongly recommend you spend 20 minutes taking the online free concussion guidelines course provided by England Football Learning, the education arm of England Football. .

Get on the front foot for this school term with @EnglandLearning's Online PE CPD for Teachers course These free modules are suitable for anyone involved in delivering engaging, fun PE. Find out more click on the picture below

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Referee course

Have you been listening?

Shropshire FA have teamed with ShropshireLive to bring you live Cup Draws

ShropshireLive has been providing Shropshire news and entertainment since 2009. We reach tens of thousands of readers per month, making us the biggest online-only news publication in the county.

You can now also listen to ShropshireLive.

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first aid courses Unfortunately, a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) can happen to anyone. This learning is designed to help you to recognise an SCA and respond appropriately.

shropshire fa complaints procedure This procedure outlines the details with regards to sending a complaint to the Shropshire Football Association regarding a Match Official, Club, League, Participant or the Shropshire FA itself.

SAFEGUARDING COURSES Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. . Take our courses and learn how to implement best practices.

best practice Over the years The FA has been asked for advice and guidance to help clubs create fun, safe and inclusive environments.

This advice the form of Guidance Notes, available to download in themed-sections of this website.

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