As we kick off the new 2024-25 season, we would like to take this opportunity to wish all our clubs, leagues, volunteers, officials and match officials an enjoyable and successful season. The grassroots game in Shropshire continues to grow, but as always the game faces many challenges, such as lack of funding, fewer volunteers, facilities and in some cases poor behaviour.
We have just come to the end of our 3 year strategy and end are embarking on a new 4 year strategy, 2024-28 in which we hope to address the challenges above, with the help and support of yourselves and wider partners such as the Local Authorities, Active Partnerships, sponsors and other charities. We will release full details of our new strategy in due course and outline how together we can make football in Shropshire thrive.
This season brings some changes, notably new heading guidelines in the youth game and changes to Sin Bins in parts of the adult game. These changes always take time so let’s work together to ensure these changes are implemented successfully.
We hope we continue to provide the support and service that you come to expect of us, we appreciate at times difficult decisions will be made and decisions may not go as you had wished, but we hope you feel we are fair, transparent and inclusive in all that we do.
Once again, thank you for all you do, enjoy the season, and please do not hesitate to get in touch with any of the team for advice and support.
Thanks
Andy Weston
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fOOTBALL rESPECT aMBASSADORS
�� Calling All Football Enthusiasts! ��
Shropshire FA is on the hunt for passionate individuals to join our team as Football Respect Ambassadors for the 2024-25 season! ��⚽
We believe football should be a force for good where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. From players to coaches, referees to fans, every grassroots matchday should be a safe, welcoming, and positive experience for all. However, we know that sometimes things don’t go as planned. That’s where YOU come in!
�� Role: Football Respect Ambassador
• Act as our undercover eyes and ears at grassroots matches.
• Observe and report on matchday experiences.
• Help us tackle poor practices and celebrate positive behaviour.
�� What We Offer:
• Comprehensive induction
• Weekly check-ins and regular training
• The chance to make a real difference in grassroots football
If you're passionate about promoting respect in football and have a keen eye for detail, we want to hear from you!
�� How to Apply:
• Send your covering letter to sam.griffiths@shropshirefa.com
• Deadline: 4 pm, Friday 23rd August 2024
Let’s work together to ensure every match is a great experience. We can't wait to have you on board! ��
as our new Accountants!
Chadstone is a Shropshire based accountancy practice that for the past decade has been transforming the traditional landscape of accounting with a proactive and forward-thinking approach, giving our clients a fresh perspective on accountancy, and making accountants less scary. A growing team is on hand to go above and beyond for our clients, they are not just about managing your accounts but partnering with clients to build a strong working relationship and a brighter financial future.
CEO Andy Weston said “ We are excited to announce this new partnership with Chadstone It is really important to us to be working with a local company with an excellent reputation As a charity we wanted to not only receive the best advice for ourselves but to ensure our members are also able to benefit from the expertise and knowledge of this forward-thinking accountancy firm ”
If you wish to get in touch with Chadstone please clink on the link below and quote SHROPSHIRE FA in your message and your club/league name.
https://www.chadstonegroup.com/contact/
Chadstone will offer the following services to our members
Club support – we will offer one initial consultation/meeting with each club to discuss your accountancy needs/current accountancy processes to ensure you are running as efficiently as possible.
League Independent Reviews – we can offer a reduced rate for internal league independent review of £150 + VAT per review
We will offer a finance seminar for the clubs/club members – this will allow a better understanding of the accounting needs for each club and also accounting as a whole. (likely be a Zoom call that we can send a link to everyone who wants to be involved)
Business Referral – we will offer a reduced rate of accountancy services for any referrals that come directly from the Shropshire FA, both for the football clubs and other businesses/individuals that need our services t id f f tb ll
Salop Leisure League
Continue their sponsorship
Shropshire FA is once again delighted to announce that the largest caravan dealer in Shropshire, Salop Leisure, is continuing their sponsorship of the Salop Leisure League for the fifth year running.
This sponsorship deal enables Shropshire FA to further invest into grassroots football and provide affordable football for its member teams.
Chairman of the Salop Leisure League, Keith Davis said ‘The league this season is looking even more competitive than the last, and I am really excited to see how the teams have evolved. As always, we are proud of the league and the strength that it holds across Shropshire’.
Andy Weston CEO added ‘The Salop Leisure League will continue to support and help grow the local game of football across Shropshire, and for this we are delighted. The league has enabled the increase of participation in men’s 11-aside football, and I am sure this partnership will be a long and successful one’.
Salop Leisure Chairman, Tony Bywater comments – We are delighted to be supporting the Shropshire FA for the 5th Season in sponsoring the Salop Leisure Premier and Division one football leagues. It is great to have our company associated with a successful and well-respected league across Shropshire attracting some top amateur football talent.
safeguarding requirements
safeguarding requirements
Affiliations for the season 2024/2025 season
Don’t forget to affiliate your club before the season starts!
PLAY SAFE WEEKEND
28th & 29th September
Please find the link to First Advantage's new Football Association Customer Support Microsite. https://help.fadv.com/s/thefa
This Microsite has within it an IA integrated 'Chatbot' which will provides answers and also will link customers to FADVs dedicated FA Support team during office hours.
Customers can find information on setting their club/verifiers up and there are links to other FAQ (these will grow) and to TheFA.com safeguarding pages.
The microsite also includes a 'submit a query' section which opens up a query service that goes direct to The FA specific FAD DBS customer support team along with detailing the tel. number if people prefer to call the team.
Not everyone has the same opportunities when it comes to developing life skills that can help secure a job, or support career growth. England Football Learning and Chase, as the Official Banking Partner of England Football Learning, want to help change that, by harnessing the power of football to help individuals develop transferable skills that can unlock their potential, on the pitch and beyond.
Chase fully funded places have been created to provide funding opportunities for coaches who would benefit from financial support towards completing either the Introduction to Coaching Football, UEFA B Licence or UEFA A Licence.
The programme is aligned to our wider goal of helping to increase participation within the game, as well as Chase’s ongoing investment in community-based programmes. By fostering diversity and inclusion within our coaching workforce we aim to:
Increase participation: Inspiring individuals from all backgrounds
£400 off for all Shropshire County FA clubs, coaches, teams, and members
We're not done yet! Check out these updates and features of
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Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to experience the future of sports camera technology with the Veo Cam 3!
If you missed out on the Live Launch show or just want to catch it again to see all the cool features of the Veo Cam 3, you can watch the recording on the Veo youtube channel.
longserviceaward
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 Referees on completion feree affiliated to this on
RESPECT isn’t just earned on the pitch, its earned off of it as well. When we talk about Respect, we are talking about the positive environment we want to encourage across all of football. It’s about making the game a better place for all to enjoy. To achieve this, we understand the importance of the role of our coaches across the game in implementing a positive environment to make their players better on and off the pitch.
A coaches dedication takes players to the next level. Tactics, skills, fitness - all these things are important, but there’s one big factor that can make a huge difference to the people you coach - and it could be the simplest change you make this year to transform your team.
We're working across multiple sports to help fans better understand symptoms and take the first step in seeking an all-important 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
Develop your understanding of the importance of player welfare and gain insights into creating a positive, safe environment for your team
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.
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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.
