We welcome the UK Government’s update today regarding the Covid-19 roadmap for easing lockdown restrictions which means we can look forward to the safe return of grassroots football soon for both adults and children, we bring you all the latest news from the FA, CFA and SWPL.
The FA
With this new clarity around timings, we will continue to work with Government on plans for a safe return for grassroots football across England and will communicate updated guidance as soon as we can.
We can also confirm that the 2020-21 grassroots season has been extended until the end of June in order to provide additional flexibility and time for leagues to complete their fixtures this season if they wish to do so.
Please note: the extension does not apply to the National League System (NLS) Steps 3-6, Regional NLS Feeder Leagues and the Women’s Football Pyramid from Tier 3 and below, including County Leagues at Tier 7, as the process to determine the preferred route forward for these competitions is currently ongoing. We will provide a further update on this in due course.
— The FA (@FA) February 22, 2021
Cornwall FA
As we welcome the government's roadmap for easing lockdown restrictions in England, @FA have provided the following update on the return of grassroots football⬇️ https://t.co/u53LEW2IUz
— Cornwall FA (@cornwallfa) February 22, 2021
SWPL
The SWP League Welcomes the Return to Football announced by HM Govt today
— SOUTH WEST PENINSULA FOOTBALL LEAGUE (@swpleague) February 22, 2021
However clarity will be required regarding Spectators, "grassroots v NLS" and secondary spending
As such we await FA guidance, in the coming days, before being able to proceed further@swsportsnews
WTAFC
As a Club we will continue to bring you all the very latest news regarding this topic and have everything crossed that we can return to normal service as soon as possible.
Please keep up to date with all our very latest Covid advice and guidleines.
In the meantime, please take care of yourself, your family and friends and please keep an eye out for each other during these very challenging times.