SHROPSHIRE FA
Interested in a Referee course before start of 2024 /25
Courses unless stated are usually ran over a weekend Friday 6.30pm - 9.30pm Saturday or Sunday 9.00am - 4pm
Course cost is £130
This includes Laws of the Game and Safeguarding For All (both on line learning)
If you are over 16 years of age you need to complete Safeguarding for Children (£30 charge) and are required to complete a FA DBS (additional £10 charge)
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.
Affiliations for the season 2024/2025 season
NOW OPEN!
Late night opening available to support club secretaries with affiliation every Thursday between 5pm - 8pm until 25th July
League Seminar
ON MONDAY, 8TH OF JULY, NATHAN BATCHELOR JOINED US FOR OUR LEAGUE SEMINAR. HE HELD A VERY INSIGHTFUL SESSION AND SHOWED LEAGUE COMMITTEES HOW THEY SHOULD RUN AND WHAT THEY CAN DO TO MAKE THEIR PROCESSES RUN EVEN SMOOTHER!
THANK YOU, NATHAN.
safeguarding requirements
safeguarding requirements
Listening to Children
ENCOURAGE MORE ACTIVE LISTENING AND INVOLVEMENT FROM CHILDREN IN CREATING FOOTBALL ENVIRONMENTS THEY FIND FUN, SAFE AND INCLUSIVE, THE FA HAS PRODUCED A NEW SET OF GUIDANCE NOTES FOR GRASSROOTS CLUBS.
THAT'S BECAUSE OPPORTUNITIES TO LISTEN TO CHILDREN OCCUR ALL THE TIME IN FOOTBALL – AT TIMES YOU MAY NOT EVEN REALISE. FOR EXAMPLE, YOU MAY ALREADY TALK WITH CHILDREN ABOUT THE TRAINING ACTIVITIES THEY'D LIKE, OR MAYBE YOU INVOLVE THEM IN HALF-TIME TEAM TACTICS?
IN ADDITION, YOUR CLUB’S COMMITTEE MAY ACTIVELY SEEK INPUT FROM YOUNG PLAYERS, OR MAYBE YOUR WELFARE OFFICER'S ALWAYS ON HAND TO SUPPORT THEM WHEN THEY NEED IT.
AS FA HEAD OF SAFEGUARDING SUE RAVENLAW COMMENTS: "PUTTING CHILDREN AT THE HEART OF THE THINGS YOU DO ENSURES A MORE POSITIVE, CHILD-CENTRED CULTURE AND HELPS CREATE THRIVING COMMUNITY CLUBS.
"ULTIMATELY WE ALL WANT CHILDREN TO ENJOY FOOTBALL FOR A LIFETIME - INVOLVING THEM NOW CAN FOSTER THEIR ONGOING LOVE OF THE GAME."
FRIDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER
The FA Sunday Cup 2024/25
CLUBS CAN NOW APPLY TO ENTER THE FA SUNDAY CUP FOR SEASON 2024-25.
CLUBS SHOULD READ THE ATTACHED MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & GROUND STANDARDS BEFORE COMPLETING THE APPLICATION. THESE PROVIDE INFORMATION ON MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY INTO THE FA SUNDAY CUP FOR SEASON 2024-25.
THE APPLICATION IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR ONLINE COMPLETION AND ONLINE PAYMENT BY CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD, AND AN INDIVIDUAL CAN MAKE THE PAYMENT WITH A PERSONAL CARD ON THE CLUBS BEHALF.
TO APPLY, PLEASE USE THE DIRECT LINK: THE FA SUNDAY CUP SEASON 2024-25 | THE FA TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AND PAYMENT ONLINE.
ON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE ONLINE APPLICATION AND ONLINE PAYMENT, YOU WILL RECEIVE AN ON-SCREEN CONFIRMATION AND AN AUTOMATIC EMAIL CONFIRMATION WILL BE SENT TO THE PARTICIPANT FROM THE FA. HOWEVER, THIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE ACCEPTANCE INTO THE COMPETITION.
THE CLOSING DATE IS THURSDAY 1ST AUGUST 2024
A LIST OF ENTRIES ACCEPTED WILL BE AVAILABLE ON WWW.THEFA.COM IN SEPTEMBER 2024. IF YOU REQUIRE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION OR ASSISTANCE, PLEASE EMAIL COMPETITION.ENTRIES@THEFA.COM
SOUTHALL SCHOOL PLAYED THEIR FIRST GIRLS GAME IN THE TELFORD COLLEGE DOME IN MAY, AND SHROPSHIRE FA WENT TO WATCH A GREAT GAME OF FOOTBALL FOLLOWED BY AWARDING A PLAYER OF THE MATCH BALL
THE THIRD ROUND OF WALKING FOOTBALL TOOK PLACE DURING JUNE, AND EACH TEAM BATTLED IT OUT IN A ROUND ROBIN TOURNAMENT TO WORK THEIR WAY UP THE LEAGUE. THE TOP IS LOOKING CLOSE, WITH SHREWSBURY 99ERS STILL AT THE TOP SPOT WITH MARKET DRAYTON LOOKING AT CLOSING THE GAP.
FA WITH TELFORD COLLEGE TO CREATE AN INTERVIEW EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS LOOKING TO WORK WITHIN FOOTBALL. THE STUDENTS HOPEFULLY GAINED SOME GREAT REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE FROM THIS, AND THE FUTURE IS LOOKING BRIGHT FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF FOOTBALL IN SHROPSHIRE.
LAUNCH EVENT FOR THE SHROPSHIRE FA FEMALE COACH DEVELOPMENT GROUP. A REALLY GREAT EVENT LED BY FA COACH DEVELOPMENT OFFICER STACEY MILES. COACHES GOT TO NETWORK, PICK THEIR DREAM ENGLAND STARTING 11 AND PLAN FOR FUTURE WORKSHOPS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE FA AND SHROPSHIRE FA.
SHROPSHIRE FA PROVIDED MEDALS FOR THE ABILITY COUNTS STUDENTS AT TELFORD COLLEGE WHO COMPLETED ALL TRAINING SESSIONS AND PLAYED IN SOME REALLY COMPETITIVE GAMES TOO. A HUGE WELL DONE TO ALL !
2024/25 SEASON: FUNDING
ELIGIBILITY FORM NOW OPEN
WE ARE PLEASED TO CONFIRM THAT OUR FUNDING ELIGIBILITY FORM FOR UEFA C LICENCE COURSES IN THE 2024/25 SEASON IS NOW OPEN.
AS PART OF OUR ENROLMENT CHANGES FOR THE COMING SEASON, THIS IS HOW YOU CAN CHECK WHETHER YOU’RE ELIGIBLE FOR A PARTIALLY FUNDED PLACE OR GRASSROOTS AFFILIATED CLUB DISCOUNT. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE YOUR CLUBS NATIONAL CLUB ID SO PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THIS TO HAND.
TO GET STARTED AND CHECK YOUR ELIGIBILITY, PLEASE USE THE FORM BELOW.
FUNDING ELIGIBILITY FORM
THE FUNDING ELIGIBILITY FORM WILL BE OPEN FROM MONDAY 1 JULY 2024 AND WILL CLOSE ON SUNDAY 14 JULY AT 11:59PM.
COMPLETING THIS FORM IS OPTIONAL AND WILL NOT AFFECT YOUR ABILITY TO ENROL ON ANY UEFA C LICENCE COURSE.
WE WILL INFORM ALL LEARNERS WHO COMPLETE THIS FORM WHETHER THEY HAVE BEEN AWARDED FUNDING AHEAD OF ENROLMENT OPENING IN AUGUST 2024.
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
£200 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
WHILE YOU PAUSE OVER THE SUMMER, PRESS PLAY ON YOUR FUNDRAISING. OVER 8,000 ONLINE RETAILERS WANT TO GIVE YOUR CLUB FREE CASHBACK. SIGN UP TO EASYFUNDRAISING TO CLAIM YOURS. WHILE YOUR PLAYERS, COACHES, AND VOLUNTEERS ENJOY THE SUMMER WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY. HAVING BBQS, TAKING TRIPS AWAY, AND VISITING ATTRACTIONS, RETAILERS LIKE ARGOS, B&Q, TESCO, JOHN LEWIS, AMAZON, TRAINLINE, BOOKING.COM, BOOTS, GO APE, SEA LIFE LONDON, AND THOUSANDS MORE WILL DONATE TO YOUR CLUB WHEN THEY SHOP WITH THEM. IT’S THE PERFECT WAY TO CONTINUE YOUR FUNDRAISING IN A FREE, LOW-MAINTENANCE, AND SUSTAINABLE WAY. PRESS PLAY ON YOUR SUMMER FUNDRAISING, AND SIGN YOUR CLUB UP TO EASYFUNDRAISING NOW.
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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.
Links
Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO)
Sam Griffiths
sam.griffiths@shropshirefa.com 01743 362769 / 07918764766
In absence of designated safeguarding officer
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Officer (DDSO) Tom Wellings tom.wellings@shropshirefa.com 01743 362769 / 07719047701
In absence of deputy designated safeguarding officer
Senior Safeguarding Lead (SSL) Andy Weston andy.weston@shropshirefa.com 01743 362769
In absence of senior safeguarding lead
Deputy Senior Safeguarding Lead (DSSL)
Zoe Griffiths
zoe.griffiths@shropshirefa.com 01743 362769 / 07736 956038
SPORT SHOULD BE UNFORGETTABLE
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.
