News from Staffordshire FA

 

 

The FA Community Awards 2011

 

NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN FOR THE
FA COMMUNITY AWARDS 2011
PRESENTED BY MCDONALD’S

 

 

 

Search begins for Staffordshire grassroots football clubs, coaches and volunteers

 

The FA and its Community Partner, McDonald's, have today (18/02/11) announced that nominations for the second FA Community Awards are now open. The awards aim to recognise and reward grassroots clubs and volunteers across the country, the unsung heroes of grassroots football in communities across England, and they want people in Staffordshire to get involved.

 

Staffordshire FA is calling on people from across the county for nominations for the eight award categories so that they can be recognised for their achievements. The eight award categories are: 

• Outstanding Contribution Award
• The FA Community Club Award
• The FA Development Club Award
• The FA Charter Standard Club Award
• Volunteer of the Year Award
• Young Volunteer of the Year Award
• Coach of the Year Award
• The FA Charter Standard League Award

To find out more about the awards, read about last year’s winners and nominate an individual club or league from your community, log onto http://www.thefa.com/yourgame or speak to Gareth Thomas at the Staffordshire FA on 01785 256994.

 

Nominations close on 18 March 2011 and the national award winners will be announced at The FA Community Awards presented by McDonald’s on Sunday 7 August at The FA Community Shield, Wembley Stadium. These winners will be selected by a judging panel which is likely to include Sir Geoff Hurst, Sir Trevor Brooking and members of the national media who are all involved in the search for the winners of these prestigious awards.

 

1966 World Cup winner and
McDonald’s Director of Football, Sir Geoff Hurst

 

Staffordshire FA representative, Gareth Thomas: “Grassroots football is at the heart of the national game and every week across the county, people dedicate their time and energy to provide a professional, fun and rewarding football experience for the local community. We are delighted that The FA and McDonald’s have recognised these clubs and individuals with the Community Awards and believe this is a great opportunity for us to celebrate the dedication and commitment shown by clubs, coaches, players and volunteers across the county and so we’d urge people to nominate. Fingers crossed we get some finalists and national winners from Staffordshire!”

 

For more information, please contact:

Gareth Thomas
Football Development Officer,
Staffordshire FA
T: 01785 256994 / 07815 295723
E: gareth.thomas@staffordshirefa.com   

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England v Northern Ireland U18
Schoolboy International

 

The Centenary Shield

 

AFC Telford FC @ 7:00 pm on
Friday 4th March 2011

 

Shropshire County Schools FA has been asked to stage the above Under 18 International, and they are hoping to attract a substantial crowd of supporters from local schools and sports clubs.

 

Bearing in mind HSE guidelines on supervision, we are giving one free adult ticket per ten child tickets booked. Your group will be allocated a block of seats thus enabling it to be more easily supervised by you and your colleagues. Seating is limited and will be issued on a first come first served basis however some of the terracing will be open should you prefer to stand. All normal facilities will be open.  

• There will be a supporting programme of pre-match entertainment commencing at 6.00pm and again at half time.
• There is plenty of onsite parking available for coaches, minibuses and cars.
• AFC Telford snack bars will be open.

We look forward to receiving your ticket order – please get in touch if you would like further information. You can either contact us by e-mail: office@esfa.co.uk  or telephone 01785 785970. 

 

Shropshire County Schools FA