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Rainbow Laces
The 2019 Rainbow Laces Campaign started on Friday 22nd November and will run through to Sunday 8th December.
We hope your club will show your support by engaging with the campaign throughout this period so that together, we can make football everyone’s game. Share your images of support with us using #MFAPride & #RainbowLaces to win your team a set of laces! You can also download our activation pack for clubs & leagues to see how else they can show their involvement.
Wildcats Information Evening
It’s an exciting time for girls’ football. Could your club or organisation inspire girls aged 5 to 11 to get involved in sport? The Wildcats programme will give girls the opportunity to have fun, develop fundamental skills, try a variety of sessions and lay the foundations for a lifelong love of sport.
Register for our Wildcats Information Evening on Wednesday 4th December, 6:00pm at Rectory Park which will cover all you need to know about the programme itself, how to get involved and the training and support on offer throughout.
Facilities
Pitch Improvement Programme Visits
Are you maintaining grass pitches at your club? Looking to improve them? As part of the grass Pitch Improvement Programme, Middlesex FA is offering visits to your sites by expert Regional Pitch Advisors which is vital to support any potential funding applications and much more. All support comes at highly discounted prices. Please submit your expression of interest form to katie.phillipson@middlesexfa.com
Groundsman Hive Group
Join the Groundskeeping Community on Hive learning to build on knowledge of key tasks, prepare for all weather conditions with seasonal content and advice as well as sharing you experiences and getting expert advice from IOG Regional Pitch Advisors.
Funding
Last Chance - Wembley National Stadium Trust
Wembley National Stadium Trust (WNST) grants round CLOSING – get your applications in before 5pm today (2nd Dec). applications accepted from any not-for-profit organisation providing community sports activities for Brent residents, to either our Community awards (up to £2,500) or Strategic awards (over £2,500). Apply today and select the Brent drop down option.
Becoming Charter Standard Grant
Middlesex FA is launching a grant to help clubs (Youth and Adult) become Charter Standard. With funds of up to £400 available, the grant will run until 31st March 2020 or until all funding has been distributed.
Lottery's 25th Birthday Fund
The National Lottery is marking its 25th birthday by bringing people together, offering people and communities with great ideas the chance to receive a grant between £100 and £1,000. All applications will be entered into the lottery draw, which will take place after the deadline closes at 2pm on Friday 6 December.
Level 2 Bursaries
Middlesex FA are proud to announce that we can fund 75% of a Level 2 course this season for female coaches. If you are (or know of) a female Level 1 coach who is actively coaching in Middlesex then get your application in to start the next step of your coaching journey. Contact Chris.Abel@MiddlesexFA.com with any questions.
VACANCIES
Fancy joining our team and helping us make a difference to Football in Middlesex? Have a passion for disability football? Then have a look at our current vacancy - Football Development Officer (Disability). Deadline for applications is 16th December at 5pm.
Respect
Respect League
Middlesex FA are pleased to announce Middlesex Youth Football League as our Pilot Respect League. Always striving to ensure football is a respectful place, both on and off the pitch, Middlesex Youth Football League have agreed to partner with the County FA to lead the way in youth football!
FA Education Respect Module
The FA have recently launched the free ‘Respect for coaches’ E-Learning module which will be a key part of ensuring the beautiful game remains just that.
Flexileague
The Middlesex FA Flexileague is now accepting new clubs for the second round of fixtures, starting in February and lasting until the end of the season for £50 per match. If you’re an adult male team looking to play 11 a side on Monday nights in a relaxed a friendly atmosphere, then this is for you. Register your interest by Friday 6th December by contacting Chris.Abel@MiddlesexFA.com.
Tottenham Hotspur Foundation Sessions
Tottenham Hotspur Foundation are offering a number of female football opportunities. See below flyers for Saturday morning sessions and Wednesday evening sessions. For more information contact Renee.Hector@tottenhamhotspur.com