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⚽ REFEREE COURSE | DERBY Looking to take your first steps into refereeing? Our next course is at Derby Racecourse, now available to book! 📅 Thursday 3 & Saturday 5 September 📍 Racecourse Playing Fields, Derby Places are limited, so book now to secure your spot. You must attend both dates to complete the course. 🔗 pitchbooking.com/book/event/a7c…

There's still time to apply⌛ Join Derbyshire FA as our Referee Development Officer and help shape the future of refereeing across the county. From recruiting and developing new officials to supporting referees at every level of the grassroots game, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact. 📄 Read the vacancy pack and apply today: derbyshirefa.com/news/2026/jul/… 💷 £28,000 - £34,000 🗓️ Apply by 5:00pm on Wednesday 5th August

🚨 WE'RE HIRING | REFEREE DEVELOPMENT OFFICER ⚽ We're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Referee Development Officer to help recruit, retain, develop and progress the referee workforce across Derbyshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting grassroots football by developing referees, delivering education programmes and creating inclusive pathways for officials across the county. 📄 Read the vacancy pack and apply here: derbyshirefa.com/news/2026/jul/… 💷 £28,000 - £34,000 🗓️ Application deadline: 5:00pm, Wednesday 5th August 2026

🎨 Design the official Derbyshire FA 3v3 Mini-League badge! ⚽ If your child is joining our brand-new 3v3 Mini-League, we'd love them to design the official league badge! 🏆 The winning design will: ⚽ Become the official league badge 🥅 Win two sets of mini goals for their club 🖍️ Get creative, then send us a photo or scan of the design to: 📧 [email protected] 📅Entries close: Friday 7 August, 5pm

🏆 2026/27 GoCardless County Cup Name Changes & Round Dates Confirmed! The 2026/27 GoCardless County Cup round dates have now been confirmed, alongside a number of competition name changes ahead of the new season. 📲 View the full set of graphics and all the details on our Instagram or Facebook page. Or visit the article on our website: derbyshirefa.com/news/2026/jul/…

👏 A huge thank you to everyone who attended our Coaches Community Launch today, sponsored by @bandkbuild It was fantastic to welcome 60+ coaches for a day of learning, networking and coach development as we officially launched the Derbyshire FA Coaches Community 2026. A special thank you to @MP_Coaching_1 and Neil Harris for delivering two outstanding coaching masterclasses, and to @DCFCWomen for supporting the practical sessions on the pitch. We’d also like to thank @ABfootyjourno for assisting with media & content, helping capture the event. Keep an eye on our channels next week for a full recap video, showcasing everything from a brilliant day. ⚽

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📣 For those attending the Derbyshire FA Coaches Community Launch tomorrow, here's everything you need to know! 📍 Venue: University of Derby Sports Centre Kedleston Road Derby DE22 1GB 🅿️ Parking: Please use any of the car parks on the right-hand side as you enter the campus. Parking is free, with no restrictions in place for the event. 🏟️ Finding us: The Sports Centre is on the left-hand side as you enter. Look out for the 3G pitch - the Sports Centre is right next to it. We look forward to welcoming so many of you ⚽

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🚨 Final push! We've already got 80 coaches booked on to the Coaches Community Launch 2026! Thanks to the support of our sponsors @bandkbuild , the event is now FREE to attend, giving you the opportunity to learn from Mike Phelan and Neil Harris, network with fellow grassroots

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⚠️ Reminder once again As of today (1 July), clubs that have not completed their affiliation are not permitted to train or play until their affiliation has been approved. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]. For urgent enquiries only, please call 01332 361422. Thank you for your cooperation. ⚽

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⚠️ Reminder for all clubs If your club has not completed its affiliation for the 2026/27 season, you will not be able to train or play from 1 July. Please ensure your affiliation is completed as soon as possible to avoid any disruption ahead of the new season. If you need any

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📢 We're still looking for two passionate individuals to join the Derbyshire FA Board. If you have the skills, experience and desire to help shape the future of grassroots football across the county, we'd love to hear from you for these two voluntary roles: ⚽Grassroots Adult Male Football Non-Executive Director ⚽Grassroots Women & Girls Football Non-Executive Director ⏰ The application deadline has now been extended to Friday 10 July. Visit our website for more information and details on how to apply: derbyshirefa.com/news/2026/jun/…

📢 Reminder: Our Female Health & Wellbeing Workshop is taking place this Saturday at the SMH Stadium, Chesterfield FC. This Equal Game workshop will support clubs in creating positive, inclusive and player-centred environments, with a focus on female health, wellbeing and player retention. ⚠️ Please note: attendance at this themed workshop is required for clubs wishing to apply for the Lioness Fund. 🔗pitchbooking.com/book/event/7c2…

📢 A reminder for clubs attending our upcoming Accredited Club Conferences. If possible, please bring along a member of your groundskeeping or facilities team, as we'll be hosting dedicated Groundskeeping Workshops alongside the main conference programme. These sessions will provide valuable insights and practical advice to help clubs maintain and improve their playing surfaces throughout the season. See the poster for more information on what to expect, and swipe for details on the Accredited Club Conferences. We look forward to welcoming you. If you haven't signed up for your club at your closest conference, please follow this link: pitchbooking.com/book/event/f36…

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Our first referee courses for the 2026/27 season are now available to book, with courses taking place across the county between July and September. 🟨⚽ Whether you're looking to stay involved in the game, earn extra income, develop new skills or simply try something different, refereeing is a great way to get started. See the poster for full course dates and locations.📍 Book on here 👉pitchbooking.com/book/event/a7c…

Could you help shape the future of grassroots football in Derbyshire? We're recruiting for two voluntary Non-Executive Director positions on the Derbyshire FA Board: ⚽ Grassroots Adult Male Football Non-Executive Director ⚽ Grassroots Women & Girls Football Non-Executive Director These are exciting volunteer opportunities for individuals with a passion for football and a desire to provide strategic leadership, insight and advocacy to support the growth of the game across the county. Find out more and apply via the links below ⬇️ 🔗derbyshirefa.com/news/2026/jun/… #DerbyshireFA #GrassrootsFootball #Volunteer #BoardRecruitment #FootballForAll

📢 We're hiring! Derbyshire FA are looking for a Football Development Officer (Workforce & Male Pathway) to help grow and develop grassroots football across the county. This exciting role will lead on workforce development, volunteer support and male football pathways, helping to create more opportunities for players, coaches, referees and volunteers across Derbyshire. Ready to make a difference in grassroots football? Download the vacancy pack and apply today 🔗derbyshirefa.com/news/2026/jun/… #DerbyshireFA #FootballDevelopment #GrassrootsFootball #FootballJobs #Hiring

⏳ One day left to apply! We’re recruiting for a Football Development Officer (Club Development) to join the Derbyshire FA team. If you’re passionate about supporting grassroots football and helping clubs across the county develop, don’t miss your chance to apply. 📅 Applications close tomorrow. Read the vacancy pack & apply: 🔗derbyshirefa.com/news/2026/may/…

A reminder that our Football, Friends & Memories event with @alzheimerssoc is taking place next week 💙⚽ Join us at Chesterfield FC for an afternoon bringing people together through football, music, wellbeing support and community connection. Taking place during Alzheimer’s Awareness Week, this free event is all about creating meaningful moments through football. Open to individuals living with dementia, carers, families and the wider community. 📍 SMH Group Stadium, Chesterfield FC 🗓 Wednesday 20 May ⏰ 2:30pm Featuring chair-based football activities, ‘Sing Along in the Stadium’ with Sing Along with Ellie, market stalls and support from a range of local organisations. This is a free event, but tickets are required for entry. 🔗derbyshirefa.com/news/2026/apr/…

📢 We’re hiring! Derbyshire FA are looking for a Football Development Officer (Club Development) to help support and develop grassroots football clubs across the county ⚽ If you’re passionate about club development, inclusion, and growing the game, we’d love to hear from you. Read the vacancy pack & find out how to apply 👇 derbyshirefa.com/news/2026/may/…

Last Friday we hosted our second Female 6-a-Side League tournament at The Derby Racecourse Hub, with another brilliant evening of football and a fantastic atmosphere throughout ⚽👏 Watch this video to hear more about the competition, what it offers, and the experiences of some of the players involved. The next tournament is coming soon, so if you’d like to get your team involved, please contact: 📩 [email protected]

⏳ Don’t miss out! We’re still recruiting for a Football Development Officer (Female, Disability & Inclusion) at Derbyshire FA. If you’re passionate about growing the game and making football more inclusive, this is your chance to make a real impact. ⚽ 👉 Read the full vacancy pack and apply now: derbyshirefa.com/news/2026/apr/… Deadline - 6th May, 5pm.

We’re hiring! ⚽ Join Derbyshire FA as our Football Development Officer (Female, Disability & Inclusion) and help grow the game for everyone across the county. This is your chance to make a real impact in grassroots football, driving inclusion and creating more opportunities for women, girls and disabled players. To read the full vacancy pack, visit: derbyshirefa.com/news/2026/apr/…