NOTTS FA E-ZINE

April 2012

FA Community Awards 2012

The nomination process is now open for The FA Community Awards 2012, presented by McDonalds, to recognise and reward the unsung heroes of grassroots football across the country.

If you know of an individual, a club, or even a league, that deserves special recognition then please take a moment to fill in the nomination form, it couldn't be easier.

For more details, and how to nominate, click on the article header or image.

The deadline for nominations is 11 May 2012.

Forest Kids for a Quid Offer

Nottingham Forest is offering your club/team the opportunity to visit The City Ground on 14 April 2012 for Forests npower Championship fixture against Blackpool.

This fixture is a 'Kids for a Quid' promotion and therefore all children under the age of 16 are eligible for £1 tickets.

Three points for The Reds would all but secure survival to the Championship next season, please offer your support, and become the twelth player!

To apply click on the article heading or image, alternatively contact Tom Crosse on Tom.Crosse@NottinghamForest.co.uk or 0115 9824400

Funding for Clubs

Nottinghamshire County Council have released details of their Community Sports Fund that football clubs can apply for to encourage additional people to get involved in sport, or retain those who would otherwise cease to be involved.

Nottinghamshire clubs can apply for up to £1000 or £1500 if the club is FA Charter Standard.

The application process is open until 31st May 2012 for projects starting between Sept 2012 and March 2013.

For further details and an application form click on the article heading or image.

'How Young Palyers Learn' Workshop

South Nottingham College are delivering a workshop on 'How Young Players Learn'.

This workshop will look at the changing young footballer and the noticeable change in the behaviour and motivations of young players in the last decade or so.

The workshop will give guidance on how to structure sessions that fully engage players, and help to teach them the game.

The workshop is on Thursday 19 April 2012 from 6.30pm to 8pm, and is free!. To book your place email ray.power@snc.ac.uk