FFA in partnership with all nine Member Federations is pleased to announce that 17 March to 17 April will officially mark ‘Grassroots Football Month’ across the country.
Football Federation Australia (FFA) in partnership with all nine Member Federations is pleased to announce that 17 March to 17 April will officially mark ‘Grassroots Football Month- across the country.
‘Grassroots Football Month- is an opportunity to get involved at all levels of the game with a range of activities on offer across the country put on by FFA, Member Federations, Associations and Clubs.
“We urge all members of the community to embrace the game throughout this period in recognition of Grassroots Football Month,” said FFA CEO, David Gallop.
“Grassroots Football Month is an opportunity for all members of our large and diverse football community to get involved. Whether you are looking to participate at any level be it volunteer, coach, administrator, referee or player in any form of the game there is no better time to get involved.”
From disability competitions to coaching courses and referee instruction, ‘Grassroots Football Month- is a chance to learn, participate and enjoy football at all levels.
Focusing primarily on introduction and education, the essence of ‘Grassroots Football Month- serves three main objectives.
Members of the community will be able to attend coach education sessions, in particular, free Grassroots Football Certificate courses; attend and participant in free Game Leader and Instructor Referee courses; and opportunities for children aged between 5-11 years to become involved in football through various clubs across Australia in Optus Small Sided Football.
The Grassroots Coaching Certificate is a three hour course aimed at beginner coaches and teachers of players up to 7 years of age. It is designed to provide candidates with a basic understanding of their role as a coach and to provide them with practical ideas for training sessions. Complementing the course is the coaching manual called ‘Football For Kids-.
The Optus Small Sided Football Game Leader and Instructing Referee courses are designed to provide the necessary skills and knowledge to supervise and manage games from U6-U11 levels.
Finally all Member Federations will be actively promoting and facilitating sign-up days around the country, in particular children aged between 5-11 to link up with football clubs and associations in their area.
For more information on how to get involved contact your Member Federation about Grassroots Football Month.
To Get Involved visit:
www.footballaustralia.com.au www.myfootballclub.com.au
For all activities happening in your area visit:
Australian Capital Territory: www.capitalfootball.com.au
New South Wales: www.footballnsw.com.au
Northern New South Wales: www.northernnswfootball.com.au
Northern Territory: www.footballnt.com.au
Queensland: www.footballqueensland.com.au
South Australia: www.ffsa.com.au
Tasmania: www.footballfedtas.com.au
Victoria: www.footballfedvic.com.au
Western Australia: www.footballwest.com.au
DISABILITY COMPETITIONS Sunday 17 March - WA Paralympic Football team exhibition at Perth Glory v Wellington Phoenix half-time interval Saturday 23 March - Power West Football League (powerchair football) first round for 2013 season at Rocky Bay Gymnasium Sunday 24 March - Football West visiting ‘Sunflower Sunday- showcasing sport and recreational opportunities for people with disabilities and featuring Equal Footingball League Open Day for Western Knights SC Monday 25 March - Everybody-s Wellbeing Everybody-s Goal Futsal (mental health focus program) Tuesday 26 March - Edmund Rice Glory Program Tuesday 2 April - Edmund Rice Glory Program Saturday 6 April - WA Paralympic Football Squad versus Ethiopian Masters team friendly match Sunday 7 April - Cockburn City SC Equal Footingball League Open Day Event Tuesday 9 April - Edmund Rice Glory Program Friday 12 April - Special Olympics Skills Day Saturday 13 April - WA Paralympic Football team training session Monday 15 April - Everybody-s Wellbeing Everybody-s Goal Futsal (mental health focus program) Tuesday 16 April - Edmund Rice Glory Program
More Equal Footingball League pre-season Open Days are also planned and will be confirmed soon. For more information on our inclusive programs, please visit www.footballwest.com.au