7th AFC Grassroots Panel Meeting concludes

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

7th AFC Grassroots Panel Meeting concludes

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Grassroots Charter continued its steady growth as the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Grassroots Panel concluded its seventh meeting in the Malaysian capital on Friday.

AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh elaborated on the meaning of grassroots football as well as the goal of the Grassroots Charter, saying: “Grassroots Football is the foundation of football and its primary purpose is to increase the level of interest and participation among the players, coaches, volunteers and organisers.

"The AFC Grassroots Charter is a dynamic tool to help MAs develop their grassroots programmes. The charter is also an endorsement programme which recognises and supports the MAs in their efforts to further develop their grassroots programmes in line with the criteria set by AFC.”

The panel members discussed the challenges and ways to further streamline the assessment process, as well as the strategy for the further development of the project.

AFC Grassroots manager Masahiro Sugiyama shared the latest news with the panel on the AFC President Recognition Award for Grassroots Football 2018 as well as the upcoming AFC Grassroots Football Day 2019, which will take place15 May, 2019.

Laos and Lebanon receive AFC Grassroots Charter Bronze membership

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Laos and Lebanon receive AFC Grassroots Charter Bronze membership

Kuala Lumpur: Laos Football Federation (LFF) and Lebanon Football Association (LFA) have been awarded with the AFC Grassroots Charter Bronze category membership.

LAOS FOOTBALL FEDERATION

In the past year, LFF has placed great emphasis in grassroots development through various activities, enriching the lives of over 1,654 children throughout the Southeast Asian country.

Programmes such as the LFF Out Reach, MA Holiday Course and MA Grassroots Football are in place with the Laos Ministry of Education and Sports & Provisional Department of Education as its main partners.

Football Association of Thailand recognised with AFC Grassroots Charter Bronze membership

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Football Association of Thailand recognised with AFC Grassroots Charter Bronze membership

Kuala Lumpur: The Football Association of Thailand (FA Thailand) has been awarded the AFC Grassroots Charter Bronze membership for its continuous efforts in raising the standard of the grassroots in the region. 

The Grassroots Charter is a development tool for Member Associations to raise the quality of their grassroots programmes.

It identifies 20 performance categories, such as grassroots competitions, fairplay, partnerships and personal development, which have all been met by FA Thailand.

MAs awarded AFC Grassroots Charter Memberships  

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

MAs awarded AFC Grassroots Charter Memberships  

Kuala Lumpur: Three Member Associations were granted AFC Grassroots Charter Memberships following their outstanding achievements in the development of football.  

The Silver Membership was awarded to the Jordan Football Association (JFA), while Vietnam Football Federation ((VFF) and the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) were given Bronze Memberships.

The AFC Grassroots Charter is a development tool with the aim of raising the quality of grassroots programmes across the Continent. It identifies 20 performance categories such as grassroots competitions, fairplay, partnerships and personal development.