Using the power of football to inspire, unite and create opportunities for all. Northumberland FA is the governing body in Northumberland and Tyne & Wear.
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Email: safeguarding
@northumberlandfa
.com
Tel: 0191 2700 700
Mob: 07736924862
Help us keep football in Northumberland safe and enjoyable.
Our young referees at Central Venues have today said enough is enough. They have gone on strike over the level of abuse they have recently faced. Teams will be expected to officiate their own matches.
Football can continue this weekend in Northumberland, North Tyneside and Newcastle.
But guidelines MUST be strictly followed. The situation will be reviewed again next week.
Read more here:
England Lioness Beth Mead challenges your Superkid with Superkicks!!
1. Watch the challenge on
2. Practice!
3. Film their skills.
4. Upload
You could win an England shirt! And be featured on ! ⚽👌💯
Huge thanks to
@NUFCWomen
players
@LaurenRobson15
and
@georginaspragg
for coming along to our Wildcats Euro 3v3 Festival - the girls were thrilled to meet you! Lauren told us why it's important for girls to have good role models - see the full video here:
🗣️ "Kids play for different reasons and want different things from football - as coaches our role is to support them in that."
We had
@FA
Regional Coach Mentor
@GraemeCarrick
with us last month to kick off his Youth Development Phase DNA roadshow! 📽️⬇️
We know everyone has lots of questions about the new restrictions announced for the North East and the impact this might have on football - we are awaiting clarification on this.
Up next, Long Service Awards 2022
Congratulations to the following:
50 Years:
Keith Morris
25 Years:
Wilton Holmes
John Maley
Mick Maley
George Crook
Ian Crawley
#NFAAwards2022
UPDATE | Following the Prime Minister's announcement on Saturday, The
@FA
and Government are working through the implications for
#grassroots
#football
.
We will update you as soon as we're able to.
Enough is enough. That’s the message from our referees who've made a stand about the abuse they are receiving from spectators and coaches.
Now we're launching a season long campaign to tackle the issue - read about the steps we're taking to protect them:
NEWS | Northumberland FA would like to send its best wishes to
#Referee
Development Officer
@linzi_robinson
, who is leaving the organisation on a year-long career break to the New Zealand FA ⚽
More 👉
@Andyybell
your wait is over
A stunning finish from outside the box from the Station Lounge midfielder to pull a goal back for the Ashington side
#CountyCup
Worried a child will drop out of football because they can't afford it?
Our new SCARF fund will help pay subs or kit costs for families who are struggling.
Grants available up to £150 per child. More here:
Newcastle United Women face
@BarnsleyWFC
in the
@VitalityWFACup
Second Round this Sunday at St. James’ Park.
Over 𝟮𝟱,𝟬𝟬𝟬 tickets have currently been sold for the match.
🎟 £3 for adults and £1 for concessions at
@NUFCWomen
𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗱𝗴𝗲 | 30 female coaches attended our coach observation event in partnership with
@NUFCWomen
yesterday evening.
Thank you to both
@c_rob_8
(Coach Development Officer) &
@BeckyLangley4
(NUFC Women’s Manager) for their support with the Lionesses group 📝
We're delighted that our Techflow Marine Senior Cup Final will be at St James' Park on Tuesday 25 April, KO 7.30pm Please come along and support two great teams
@MorpethTownAFC
and
@Blyth_Spartans
We are proud to bring you our first cup final of the Year this Friday!
The first final will take place May 21 and it is the Bluefin Sport Insurance Women's Cup where
@NUFCWomen
will face
@Wallsendbcwomen
in the first County Cup of the year!
FREE entry for all finals this year!
NEWS | Huge congratulations to our U18 goalkeeper, Callum Harley, who will be jetting off to the USA later this year to begin a
#football
#scholarship
! ⚽ 👏
More 👉
GRASSROOTS AWARDS | We're delighted to announce our final winner for 2020!
The Coach of the Year for Youth award goes to ⬇️
Wideopen Juniors' Joe Danquah!! Well done
@J_Danquah
REFEREES | New armbands will remind grassroots players, coaches and onlookers that U18 referees are children. Launched by
@NorthumFA
and Pinpoint Recruitment Football League, the bands aim to promote good behaviour and help prevent abuse and intimidation.
Our Coach the Coach programme has been named the best in the country at The FA Recognition Awards.
NFA's
@GaryMiddleton7
is delighted with the news, here’s what he had to say:
We know that everyone will be pleased with the Government announcement that grassroots football can resume from March 29.
As soon as we have guidelines from The FA regarding the arrangements for this, we'll share it via our usual channels.
NEWS | Northumberland FA is pleased to announce that its 2018 Techflow Marine Senior Cup final will take place at
#NUFC
's St James’ Park on Wednesday 2 May (7:30pm KO)! ⚽ 🏆
More 👉
We’re delighted to unveil our new Northumberland FA branding, which modernises our image while retaining some of our traditional colours as a nod to our history.
We hope this new brand will take us into a new era, as we prepare to open the St Peter’s Sports Hub early next year.
Please help us support our young referees going forward. They are children themselves, are learning to officiate and should not be being abused for doing their job.
Northumberland FA 2023 Grassroots Awards WINNERS!👏❤️
Thank you to all of our winners, sponsors, board and council for being apart of the night 🫶
Here’s to season 23/24!!
We are still awaiting clarification about what the new local restrictions will mean for grassroots football. As soon as this is available we will let you know, however we anticipate that this is unlikely to be before tomorrow.
Tonight we'd like to take a moment to remember
@WhitleyBayFC
Club Secretary Derek Breakwell who is the recipient of our Lifetime Achievement Award. Derek is fondly remembered and much missed by our grassroots community
We recently ran a
@FA
Level 1 in Coaching Football course specifically for students at
@percyhedley
in conjunction with
@NU_Foundation
.
🗣️ "We wanted to make sure that the mainstream level one could be adapted towards people who have special needs or learning difficulties."
The best preparation for their next game, is what happens right after the final whistle.
Find out more about the
@FA
's Respect programme and how you can get involved!
👉
#WeOnlyDoPositive
⚽️👍
Alex Curran is running a FA Level 1 in Coaching Football Course for students at
@percyhedley
- with practical sessions taking place this morning.
A first for our coach education programme and a great experience for the learners who delivered some fantastic sessions!
𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬📈
A huge congratulations to all match officials who have been promoted across the 23/24 season 👏
Well done all and thank you for your efforts!🙌
We're aware that our football community will have lots of questions regarding today's announcement - please bear with us while we await more details from the Government and The FA. We will communicate these as soon as possible.
🏆⚽️ Want to watch
@NESA_WomenFB
live in their
@SchoolsFootball
national final on Wednesday?
It is a ⌚️ 4pm kick off at
@AFCFylde
and you can see all of the action on the ESFA YouTube!
👉
A huge thank you to everyone who attended our Northumberland FA Senior Cup Final tonight at St James’👏
Well done to both teams, brilliant game and a fantastic atmosphere from the fans 🙌
And a massive thank you to our match officials of the night🤝
#nfacountycup
✍️Programme off to the printer ahead of Morpeth vs
@bostonunited
at Craik Park on Saturday (3pm) in the FA Trophy 4th Rd:
💪Jeff Henderson leading from the front
👆Gaffer with NLN ambitions
✍️Chairman's view and
@MarkCarruthers_
column
⚽️Boston want FL in future - Clark
🏆🎟️ | Admission for our Techflow Marine Senior Cup final has been confirmed at £7 for adults and £3 for concessions. It will be 'pay on the gate' at St James' Park.
#NFASeniorCup
We encourage all professional and grassroots clubs to post a group photograph and help spread awareness this weekend for baby Carter!
Read more 👉
#findaheartforcarter
❤️
⚽️📽️ Relive
@sturge_p
's England DNA Foundation Phase workshop held at
@ashington_fc
- attended by over 150 coaches.
🗣️ "I'm hoping it was really positively received and I was able to make a really good case for coaches at least considering working in the way we have asked them."
Following this evening’s Government update, we’re aware that the football community will be awaiting a response on how this affects football.
@FA
are working with
@DCMS
to draw up guidance which will be shared when it’s available.
REFEREES | Congratulations to Select Panel Assistant Darren Williams who's been appointed to his first major final.
He'll be Assistant Referee during Saturday’s Vanarama National League North Promotion Final between Boston United FC and Altrincham FC.
Grassroots Female Coaches Conference | A brilliant day of learning for some of our Lionesses Coach Development Programme coaches. Having the opportunity to visit the “Home of Football”, learn and engage with other like-minded female coaches.
@EnglandLearning
#GFCC23