

Football
Football is widely considered to be the most popular sport in the world. The beautiful game is England's national sport
- See Also:
- Blind Football
An Overview of Football
It's fast, skilful, fun and open to everyone. Most of us have kicked a football around at some point. One of the real beauties of the game is that it can be a sport for life. Friends and children in the park, jumpers for goalposts. Its free, fun and one of the best ways to keep fit and healthy.
The FA, the governing body of football in England, is responsible for developing and regulating the game at all levels from international football to the grassroots.
There are six international disability squads, one for each specific impairment. These squads represent England in friendly internationals as well as in European and World Championships.
Benefits
Increase endurance
- Increase agility
- Develop physical coordination
- Build muscle strength
- Players remain in constant motion, with about five miles typically run in a 90-minute, 11-a-side game, burning approximately 630 calories.
Costs
Whilst Football can be played anywhere for free wherever there is a space to play, some costs to consider when trying Football for the first time.
Ball
A football costs between £20-£60 depending on the ball. Some leisures can provide balls if a pitch is booked out.
Location
Can be free or you can book a pitch for an average £25-£50.
Involvement
Most villages have a local football team for all ages. Many English schools now provide football as part of the School curriculum.
Look out for "5 A Side" posters in your area. You'll find groups of people decide to set up their own leagues to play.
Equipment
You should consider buying decent shinpads and football boots. Most major sports retailers can provide you with information required on what will suit you best.
Facts
- Football first appeared on the Olympic programme in Paris in 1900.
- The German word for Football is "Fußball"
Find Football Activities Near You
Use the search below to find local activities near you.
National Governing Bodies
Ossett Albion Juniors
Ossett Albion Juniors are a FA Charter Standard Club and welcome boys and girls off all abilities from U6's to U17's. Sessions are carried out in a fun and safe environment with the emphasis on player development.
Bradford City Community Foundation
Community Department of Bradford City Football Club.
we coach in schools, support disability football and deliver education programmes
Headingley Rovers FC
Headingley Rovers are an amateur football club who play in the Harrogate Claro Sunday League.
We have club facilities at New Headingley Club, St Michaels Road, Headingley.
Our home games are played at Roundhay Park pitches.
Please see our website fo
Just Play Mars
Are you over 16 and just want to play football ? Then Just Play Mars provides just that..... A hour session for you to have a kick about at our fantastic facilities.
City Kick About
Our sessions are designed to be fun and engaging and very much like jumpers for goalposts style sessions. All sessions are drop in so feel free to come on down and bring your mates along as well!! Our coaches are very enthusiastic about these sessions and are committed to motivating and inspiring the young people that attend to do more than just play football.
City Kick About
Our sessions are designed to be fun and engaging and very much like jumpers for goalposts style sessions. All sessions are drop in so feel free to come on down and bring your mates along as well!! Our coaches are very enthusiastic about these sessions and are committed to motivating and inspiring the young people that attend to do more than just play football.
City Kick About
Our sessions are designed to be fun and engaging and very much like jumpers for goalposts style sessions. All sessions are drop in so feel free to come on down and bring your mates along as well!! Our coaches are very enthusiastic about these sessions and are committed to motivating and inspiring the young people that attend to do more than just play football.
City Kick About
Our sessions are designed to be fun and engaging and very much like jumpers for goalposts style sessions. All sessions are drop in so feel free to come on down and bring your mates along as well!! Our coaches are very enthusiastic about these sessions and are committed to motivating and inspiring the young people that attend to do more than just play football.
Football Foundation - Grow the Game
1:00am - Thu 31st December, 2020
The Foundation’s Grow the Game Scheme provides grants of up to £1,500 for the creation of new football teams and coaching qualifications, with money provided by The FA. The Scheme is delivered by the Foundation.
Club Cashback Scheme
The Club Cashback Scheme is a partnership between the Foundation and Club Website to support local clubs, raise much needed funds, and ensure future sustainability within the grassroots game.
Football Foundation - Respect Scheme
The FA and Foundation’s Respect barriers and Respect packs (made up of captains’ armbands, marshals’ bibs and Respect Signage) are available to football leagues and clubs to ensure there is good behaviour by players and parents alike in the grassroots game, with money provided by The FA and vouchers supplied by the Foundation.
Premier League & FA Facilities Fund
Not for profit organisations that are looking to refurbish their existing or develop new football facilities can apply for grants of up to £10,000 through the Football Foundation's Premier League & the FA Facilities Fund Small Grants Scheme.
The funding is available for the provision of capital items, or to refurbish/improve existing facilities.
Budweiser Club Futures
The programme aims to help clubs become more financially sustainable and play a bigger role in their local community. This is aimed at Football Clubs (non –league clubs in steps 5-7) with funding available between £50,000 to £100,000.
Club Administrator
Anstey Nomads FC a successful and growing Grassroots Football Club has a vacancy for a full time paid administrator to aid the Clubs operations
Community Casual Driver
AFC Bournemouth Community Sports Trust are looking to recruit a driver on a casual basis to transport Community participants to various locations locally and nationally.
http://www.thefa.com/
Andrew Wadsworth
West Riding County FA Football Development Manager
01132 822 358 or 07779809567
andrew.wadsworth@wrcfa.com
Eva Maria Egginton
Girl's, Women's and Inclusion Football Development Officer
0114 2615500
Eva.Egginton@sheffieldfa.com
Jack Matthews
County Development Manager
07792 026798
Jack.Matthews@sheffieldfa.com
Jason White
Disability Football Development Officer
0114 2615507
Jason.White@sheffieldfa.com
Joanne de Tute
West Riding County FA Senior Development Officer
01132 821 22 opt 1 or 07779809566
joanne.detute@wrcfa.com
Mark Wozniak
Sheffield & Hallamshire FA - Football Development Officer
0114 2615515
Mark.Wozniak@sheffieldfa.com