Everyone in grassroots
#EssexFootball
is invited to take park in this year’s
#PlaySafe
Weekend on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th September, celebrating the year-round campaign which amplifies the importance of
#Safeguarding
across all levels of football:
@PalmersFC
Thanks so much for all you've done to promote the positive elements of playing grassroots football which will have encouraged many people to get their boots on (or back on) and play. It's great the team are still together for 2019/20, and we wish you a very enjoyable campaign!
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@scott_pollock12
or
@joshosude
?
✅ Our biggest ever prize!
✅ 2 winners...men and women!
🎥 Full info on the vid below....
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Exciting News! We've re-gained a licence to run a Girls' Regional Talent Club until 2020/21! Thanks to everyone who helps to develop female football in our fine county of
#Essex
!
New and existing
#Essex
football clubs/competitions who register for the 2020/21 campaign will do so at no cost as our Board have confirmed affiliation will be provided free of charge, offering financial support during the extra
#Covid19
challenges faced:
𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗱𝘆𝗰𝗮𝗺𝘀 📸
Saturday saw the first use of the body cameras for referees in Essex for the
@FA
's recently announced trial that we are delighted to be supporting 👏
Following today's announcement by the Prime Minister regarding the resumption of outdoor sports, we're now awaiting guidance from
@FA
and Government, as has been the case throughout
#Covid19
. We will update you with this as soon as we receive it. Thank you.
Congratulations to
@TigersJFC
for winning the ‘Grassroots Club of the Year’ category of the 2020
@FA
and
@McDonaldsUK
Grassroots Awards in
#Essex
. You’re at the heart of your community, providing an opportunity for everyone to get involved. Well done!
#GrassrootsHeroes
We've noted today's Government announcement about plans for the commencement of grassroots sport once 'Lockdown 2' has ceased on 2nd December. We'll provide an update on Essex
#GrassrootsFootball
as soon as we've received information/clarification from
@FA
, in-line with the DCMS.
Full Time:
@EssexSchoolsFA
3-3
@LSFAGirls
(
#Essex
won 4-3 on penalties) (English
@SchoolsFootball
Under 14s Girls Inter-County Cup Final). Congratulations, girls... you’re national CHAMPIONS! Well done to Lancashire for an incredible contest!🏆
Thank you to all the players, coaches and parents that took part in the U12’s Boys Futsal Finals this afternoon. Congratulations to
@GreatDanesYFC
who came out on top at the end of an action-packed contest.
#Futsal
#PlayerDevelopment
Congratulations to
@Withamtownfc
#Soccability
for winning the ‘Grassroots Project of the Year’ category of the 2020
@FA
and
@McDonaldsUK
Grassroots Awards in
#Essex
. You’ve been chosen because you’ve made a positive impact through football in your local community. Well done!
𝗕𝗕𝗖 𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗫 𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗢𝗥 𝗖𝗨𝗣 𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗧𝗛 𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗 𝗗𝗥𝗔𝗪 🏆
The draw for the Fourth Round of the BBC Essex Senior Cup has been completed and broadcast on
@BBCEssexSport
The eight ties are due to be played on or before Saturday 23rd December ⤵️
2021/22 affiliation will be provided free of charge for new and existing football clubs and competitions in
#Essex
following a decision by our Board to offer additional financial support during the extra challenges faced as a result of
#Covid19
:
Keith Miller: it is with the heaviest of hearts that we report we have learned this evening of the passing of our Life Member Keith Miller. A member of our Council since 1993 and once a Referee at the highest level, Keith will be very much missed by us all.
We were saddened to hear the news about Justin Edinburgh. Justin played for
@SUFCRootsHall
and managed
@GraysAthleticFC
and
@BTFC
(where he also played). We were fortunate to welcome him as Special Guest at our 2018 Awards Evening. Our thoughts are with Justin's family/friends.
Following tonight's Government announcement, we'll provide an update on
#GrassrootsFootball
in
#Essex
as soon as we've received information and clarification from
@FA
. Please continue to operate in-line with existing FA
#Covid19
guidelines until updated information is received.
After providing support to over 800 players from Under 9s all the way through to Under 17s, the Regional Talent Club has concluded.
Essex FA would like to wish the players who have been involved in the RTC the best of luck for the future.
Congratulations to
@EssexReferees
CORE (Centre of Refereeing Excellence) match official, Charlie Roberts, who has been selected through the FA CORE to officiate at the Premier League Under 16s International Youth Tournament this weekend at Loughborough University.
New and existing football clubs and competitions in Essex who register for the 2020/21 campaign will be able to do so at no cost as our Board have confirmed affiliation will be provided free of charge:
The FA has today released a statement to bring clarity to the conclusion of this season’s competitions. Furthermore, we can now confirm that The FA has decided that all grassroots football is concluded for the 2019/20 season. Full
@FA
statement:
Wow what an experience. The Essex U16 Girls
@SchoolsFootball
sadly lost out in a hard fought one nil defeat to
@LSFAGirls
@stokecity
The girls are coming to the end of their season. One day they will hopefully reflect & remember the friends & memories created 👏👌👍
Captain of the U16's, with a record 29 appearances lifts the trophy with her teammates. What a great group of girls. We look forward to seeing you develop as players & coaches. You have all been fantastic ambassadors for Girls
@SchoolsFootball
Good luck with your exams. 🙏
“We are proud to support
#RainbowLaces
and, each year, we’re seeing greater awareness and an increasing willingness from people to tackle all forms of discrimination. This is a significant next step to making the game inclusive for all.”
@stonewalluk
Essex FA are ready for Silent Support Weekend coming up on 5 & 6 November! 🤫
We're encouraging spectators & coaches to show their support through applause only, reducing pressure & confusion & giving players a better opportunity to find their own voice & develop their game.
The awards are about to start. Founder of
@SheCanPlayUK
opens the evening. What a year! The programme has gone from strength to strength. Well done Kat Clifton. 👏
𝗕𝗕𝗖 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘅 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗖𝘂𝗽 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 🎟️
Tickets are available for the
@BBCEssex
Women's Cup Final between
@BTFCWomen
&
@hashtagutdwomen
Reserves!
The Women's EUROS Trophy won by the
@Lionesses
will be joining us a the JobServe Community Stadium! 🏆
👇 The return is getting closer! But please be patient while we await further guidance from
@FA
. For now the guidance remains unchanged and our latest updates are here:
Following
@DCMS
's announcement of new guidance to enable competitive grassroots team sports to return, we are working to submit a comprehensive action plan for Government approval.
Before kick-off at
#Essex
football fixtures this Saturday/Sunday, there'll be a two-minute pause in quiet reflection and
#Remembrance
of fallen British and Commonwealth military/civilian servicemen and women in the two World Wars and more recent conflicts:
Tomorrow is
#NonLeagueDay
, so we're encouraging people to go to their local Essex non-league game!
Essex clubs, leave a comment with your fixture below to allow people to find a local grassroots game for them to watch ⤵️
Join us
@AveleyFC
for
#FemaleFinalsDay
and Coffee at the Cup! Your chance to network with national
@FA
female staff, female
@EssexCountyFA
Board Member and female coaches. An opportunity to chat about your pathway and aspirations?
This
#Remembrance
Sunday, we commemorate fallen British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women in the two World Wars and more recent conflicts. “Heroes All.”
@PoppyLegion
The
@FA
have issued further guidance to all
#GrassrootsFootball
and informal football activity outside the professional game following the Government’s relaxation of
#Covid19
restrictions from 1st June 2020:
A big well done to Essex U16 Girls Schools County squad. Winning 5-3 against
@wiltshireschools
in the National Quarter final
@SchoolsFootball
. Safe journey home Wiltshire. 👏👌👍
We are delighted to announce an upcoming webinar: 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗱𝘀
📆 Thursday 9th February
🕙 7:30-9:00pm
💻 Online
To learn more and to book your place, click here ➡️
A massive thank you to everyone who nominated a grassroots volunteer, coach, league, club official or project for the
@FA
and
@McDonaldsUK
#GrassrootsFootball
Awards. We had over 130 nominations! Keep an eye on our social media for updates regarding the
#Essex
winners!