ESFA News
Launch of E.S.F.A's centenary
Chief Guest - Trevor Brooking
The ESFA's Centenary was officially launched on Thursday 15th January at Godwin Junior School in East London.
Chief Guest was the FA's newly appointed Director of Football Development, Trevor Brooking, who spoke of his commitment to grassroots football and in particular of his wish to see more work done in primary schools to develop the skills of young people involved in football.
Trevor was an ESFA Under 15 international in 1964, when he represented England against West Germany. More recently, he has been a great support of the ESFA through his work with our primary school 6-a-side competition.
The Chairman of the ESFA, Phil Harding, officially launched the Centenary, stating that the Association is keen to look forward. Speaking on a theme that school football is for everybody, he reminded an invited audience of schools' football representatives and media that the ESFA had enjoyed a very successful hundred years. It faced a bright future, with over 250,000 young people now involved on a regular basis in its activities.
January 2004 News
30th :: Message From Chairman
Welcome to the newly-launched website of the English Schools' Football Association.
30th :: Assistant International Team Manager
The E.S.F.A. have appointed Tony Martin to be the England U.18 Assistant Team Manager from Season 2004-5.
30th :: History of E.S.F.A. - Publication
The History of the E.S.F.A. (1904-2004) written by Colm Kerrigan is due for publication in mid-March £15.95 (incl p & p) – to order YOUR copy – a must for all school libraries – please send a cheque payable to “E.S.F.A.
30th :: Centenary International Match
Have you booked your tickets yet?
The E.S.F.A. Centenary Match is being staged at Aston Villa F.C.
30th :: Centenary Items
To commemorate our centenary season E.S.F.A. has produced two souvenir items:
Centenary Player of the Season Award – reward your “ player of the season ” – his can be awarded as a school, team or year group award – £6.50 incl Vat, P&P)
Centenary
30th :: Need a new kit?
Visit the “ Small Grants Scheme ”
www.footballfoundation.org.uk
Another source for funding projects is “ Awards for All ” visit
www.awardsforall.org.uk
