

Football
Football is widely considered to be the most popular sport in the world. The beautiful game is England's national sport
- See Also:
- Blind Football
An Overview of Football
It's fast, skilful, fun and open to everyone. Most of us have kicked a football around at some point. One of the real beauties of the game is that it can be a sport for life. Friends and children in the park, jumpers for goalposts. Its free, fun and one of the best ways to keep fit and healthy.
The FA, the governing body of football in England, is responsible for developing and regulating the game at all levels from international football to the grassroots.
There are six international disability squads, one for each specific impairment. These squads represent England in friendly internationals as well as in European and World Championships.
Benefits
Increase endurance
- Increase agility
- Develop physical coordination
- Build muscle strength
- Players remain in constant motion, with about five miles typically run in a 90-minute, 11-a-side game, burning approximately 630 calories.
Costs
Whilst Football can be played anywhere for free wherever there is a space to play, some costs to consider when trying Football for the first time.
Ball
A football costs between £20-£60 depending on the ball. Some leisures can provide balls if a pitch is booked out.
Location
Can be free or you can book a pitch for an average £25-£50.
Involvement
Most villages have a local football team for all ages. Many English schools now provide football as part of the School curriculum.
Look out for "5 A Side" posters in your area. You'll find groups of people decide to set up their own leagues to play.
Equipment
You should consider buying decent shinpads and football boots. Most major sports retailers can provide you with information required on what will suit you best.
Facts
- Football first appeared on the Olympic programme in Paris in 1900.
- The German word for Football is "Fußball"
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MegaStrikers
Megastrikers has evolved from being a football coaching school in Leicestershire. We have developed new avenues of coaching through Nurseries, Primary schools, Care homes and a multitude of sports including P.E syllabus lessons.
De Montfort University
DMU offers the perfect combination of award-winning teaching, world-class facilities and a fantastic student experience.
Leicester City Woodgate Inclusive Football Club
Leicester City Woodgate Inclusive Football Club provides football and playing opportunities for males and females who fall into impairment and special needs groups from 5yrs right through to Seniors.
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Morningside Arena Leicester
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Abbey Park, Leicester
Abbey Park is Leicester’s premier park and lies approximately one mile north of the city centre. Perfect for walks and picnics.
Leicester City Football Club Community Trust
Leicester City in the Community (LCitC) is an independent, registered charity. LCitC harnesses the power of football to inspire individuals to achieve their full potential.
University Of Leicester
Our university was founded almost a hundred years ago in the aftermath of the Great War. The men and women who built this new institution hoped that it would be not only a living memorial to the darkness of their recent past, but a beacon of hope for the
CLASH 2012
CLASH (Community Leicestershire Arthritis Self Help) is a user led charity that offers MSK/Arthritis health promotion sessions for anyone with arthritis/undiagnosed aches and pains at Dock.
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Cossington Street Sports Centre
Cossington Street Sports Centre has a large swimming pool, sauna facilities and courts for outdoor activities.
LCW VI Football/Futsal
We have monthly Sunday Futsal training sessions from 6pm to 7.30pm.
All abilities are welcomed to have a go and our next training session is on the 23rd April.
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Western Park
The site was purchased for development as a park in 1897 and to this day Western Park is the largest park in Leicester, offering 72 hectares to explore.
Beaumont Leys School
Beaumont Leys is a vibrant school with a real heart and soul.'Things to be Proud of' sits at the heart of our values and ethos. We want to encourage a sense of increasing pride and aspiration in our students, as we continuously reflect our succe
Braunstone Leisure Centre
Braunstone Leisure Centre offers activities in our sports halls, together with our, swimming pools and gym.
African Network LLR
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Allexton & New Parks Junior Girls Football Team
Allexton & New Parks FC offer various teams including girls only teams, allowing girls to get involved in football locally.
Multi-sports in partnership with Leicester City Football Club in the Community
Growing confidence, independence and life skills, football provides our young people with an unparalleled opportunity to feel better engaged within their local community.
Multi-sports in partnership with Leicester City Football Club in the Community
Growing confidence, independence and life skills, football provides our young people with an unparalleled opportunity to feel better engaged within their local community.
Move it March
Get active this March and have the chance to win the most active school award! Don't forget to log your activity with Daily Boost to earn your Daily Boost points too.
Football Foundation - Energy Support Fund
1:00am - Thu 13th April, 2023
The Premier League, The FA and Government's Football Foundation has launched the Energy Support Programme to help clubs and organisations become more energy-efficient to ensure financial and environmental sustainability.
Premier League Defibrillator Fund
An investment from the Premier League to install Automated External Defibrillators (AED) and external storage cabinets at thousands of grassroots football facilities, aimed at helping save the life of someone experiencing a sudden cardiac arrest.
FA Snickers Just Play Funding
1:00am - Sun 30th April, 2023
Our aim is to have FA Snickers Just Play centres covering the whole country to ensure that anyone who wants to get involved has an opportunity to do so and with your help we can achieve this.
Barclays Community Football Fund
Barclays believe in creating opportunities for all through access to football. Through the Barclays Community Football Fund, we want to grow participation in football at every level.
Premier League Stadium Fund
The Premier League Stadium Fund awards capital grants to clubs to support improvement of their stadium facilities for players, supporters and officials. Funding is available to clubs who play in Steps 1 to 6 of the National League System, Tiers 1 to 4 of the Women’s Football Pyramid and clubs promoted into the English Football League.
Women's National Coach Developer
We are excited to be searching for a Women's National Coach Developer, who will support the growth of the world's best coach development system and contribute to a winning World Cup.
Goalkeeper Coach (Casual PT)
BRS Coaching Academy are looking for a qualified GK coach to work at our Thursday evening GK Centre and provide support to our team GKs on Saturday's at Chapel Gate.
Level 1 GK
Level 2 GK - desirable
Please submit a Football CV with experience to cai@brscoachingacademy.co.uk
Youth Football Coach (Casual PT)
BRS Coaching Academy are looking for Lead and Assistant Coaches to support our ever growing teams.
We're looking for Level C (Level 2) or above coaches to lead our Junior Premier League teams (u9s-u16s) and Level B or above coaches to work with our u18s who play in the South West Counties (Semi Pro level).
Evening coaching sessions with games on a Saturday
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Leicestershire & Rutland County FA
0116 286 7828
info@leicestershirefa.com