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Get Your Boots On!

Are you searching for a team to show off your skills? Visit Get Your Boots On and join one of the hundreds of teams registered best suited for you!
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Get Into Refereeing!

Do you want to become the next Sian Massey-Ellis? Sign up for The FA's Basic Referees Course to start your journey now!
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Want to become the next Gareth Southgate? Why not visit our Development & Courses page to earn different awards and qualifications!
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Youth Council

You could be the voice for young people in Youth Football!

Supporting birmingham county fa's young people in football

📱 Richard Watson - Designated Safeguarding Lead

T: 0121 357 4278

E: Safeguarding@BirminghamFA.com

Safeguarding & Welfare
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Are you worried about the way someone has been communicating with you online? Make a report to one of CEOP's Child Protection Advisors.
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Childline

Childline is a free, private and confidential service where you can talk about anything. Whatever your worry, whenever you need help, they're online, on the phone, anytime.
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NSPCC

The NSPCC is here for you to give expert advice on Online Safety, reporting a problem, bullying and abuse. Call the helpline if you're worried about a child or someone you know: 0808 800 5000

Five Tips To Stay Safe ONLINE

 

  • Make all of your social media accounts private.
  • Report any concerns.
  • Don't post any personal information online like your home address, email address or mobile number.
  • Don't add people you don't know or meet up with people you've met online.
  • Think carefully before posting pictures or videos of yourself - Once uploaded, most people can see it and may be able to download it.

 the voice for young people in football

Birmingham County FA Youth Council is for 16-25 year olds and is about providing a voice for young people across the County. Experiences and opportunities for members are also provided to help you develop in the future.

Meetings take place once a month, with the main goal being to support the County with their targets in football. Previous examples of this include helping out at our County Cup Finals, taking part in Charter Standard Workshops alongside participating in Youth-Adult Partnerships with Clubs and Leagues.

New applicants can apply between July and August each year.

follow Youth Council's twitter page for updates throughout the season

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Volunteering is a great way to give back to the footballing community. It is the platform that has given me the opportunity to develop my skills both professionally and personally. I wouldn't be the individual I am today without volunteering.
- Kirsty Dixon, Youth Council Lead

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Find Out More About The #WeOnlyDoPositive Campaign

The FA's Respect campaign was launched in the 2008/09 season. Following its success, The FA want to spread the message of Respect even further across English football. The new campaign #WeOnlyDoPositive aims to do just that.

The new campaign highlights the importance of positive behaviour towards young footballers,specifically looking at the impact parents and coaches can have.

Gareth Southgate and stars from the England National Team have supported the campaign, which has had great success nationwide.

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You should report your initial concern to your Club Welfare Officer if you play for a Football Club or if you have another role in football you can contact your League Welfare Officer.

Richard Watson is the Designated Safeguarding Lead at Birmingham County FA who can be contacted via the following:

T: 0121 357 4278

E: Safeguarding@BirminghamFA.com

NSPCC

T: 0808 800 5000

Childline

T: 0800 1111

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