Referee abuse: Allegations of serious offences against referees on rise in grassroots game | Football News

Allegations of serious offences against match officials in grassroots football increased slightly last season compared to 2021-22, new Football Association data shows. In total there were 1,451 allegations of serious offences against a match official last season, an increase of one per cent on the prior campaign where 1,430 offences were recorded. Seventy-two allegations of…

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MPVA prioritizes volleyball grassroots but also welcomes ex-pro players

Executives and team representatives of the MPVA. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—The Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association (MPVA) will officially open on Sunday with its main purpose to promote the Philippine volleyball’s grassroots program. On Wednesday at Club Filipino in San Juan, MPVA officials emphasized that their inaugural season will be to showcase the young talents of…

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If in doubt, sit them out: New concussion guidelines for grassroots sport

Concussion has become more of a subject in professional sport in recent years – but grassroots still lags behind Awareness of concussion injuries in professional sport has been at times dramatically highlighted in recent years. Across several sports, involving both female and male athletes, numerous head injuries have been seen by thousands in the stands…

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