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Pollok United voted Best Grassroots Club as they scoop prestigious UEFA award Pitching In: Symington Tinto AFC ![Image: Pitching In: Symington Tinto AFC [Migrated]](https://images.ctfassets.net/qu0slcxvbwp6/3Jsl9KgQNVkagLnV4nJt4S/7de3bad95f5bc55f292d1f1cbc1651f5/untitled-1000-500-px-16.png?fm=webp&fit=fill&f=face&w=1000&h=500)
Pitching In: where real change kicks off ![Image: Pitching In: where real change kicks off [Migrated]](https://images.ctfassets.net/qu0slcxvbwp6/1t7p6EWgtxJcX7JXGGcZ4L/7acd3357bd910e12f1f56a4270df2298/pitchin-in-header.png?fm=webp&fit=fill&f=face&w=1000&h=500)
Scottish FA partner with Intelligent Play in bid to maximise facility performance across the country Scottish FA partner with Intelligent Play in bid to maximise facility performance across the country
14 Aug '25
Let Them Play: fostering a positive, inclusive, and respectful environment as new seasons kick-off across Scotland Let Them Play: fostering a positive, inclusive, and respectful environment as new seasons kick-off across Scotland
06 Aug '25
Scottish Gas Summer Holiday Football Camps Return ![Image: Scottish Gas Summer Holiday Football Camps Return [Migrated]](https://images.ctfassets.net/qu0slcxvbwp6/3YJjX4IoMOeTDP2m2iKwr/9fa5bd35a51cfea3800573429cedec9f/screenshot-2025-06-19-at-140817.png?fm=webp&fit=fill&f=face&w=1000&h=500)
Funding boost for Extra Time programme which provides activities for children from low income families. Funding boost for Extra Time programme which provides activities for children from low income families.
09 Jun '25
Let's Enjoy Football - Scottish FA Week of Football 2025 ![Image: Let's Enjoy Football - Scottish FA Week of Football 2025 [Migrated]](https://images.ctfassets.net/qu0slcxvbwp6/7usSrbx9HvFqLFtLyemKtx/880e91173c17e08adfa49e490072dda0/week-of-football.jpg?fm=webp&fit=fill&f=face&w=3184&h=1592)
New Grassroots Player Journey approach to prioritise children’s enjoyment of the game New Grassroots Player Journey approach to prioritise children’s enjoyment of the game
17 Feb '25
New Cooperation System and Challenge Cup format approved to accelerate elite player development in Scottish football New Cooperation System and Challenge Cup format approved to accelerate elite player development in Scottish football
14 Feb '25
Scottish FA launches £50m Pitching In Facilities Campaign ![Image: Scottish FA launches £50m Pitching In Facilities Campaign [Migrated]](https://images.ctfassets.net/qu0slcxvbwp6/3jEjb8Kapaj5yFXgVtrSz8/faa6ea120f10f9e434e6796a5a8383a5/pitching-in-web.jpg?fm=webp&fit=fill&f=face&w=1057&h=529)
Extra Time partnership delivering for families and helping to tackle poverty ![Image: Extra Time partnership delivering for families and helping to tackle poverty [Migrated]](https://images.ctfassets.net/qu0slcxvbwp6/2pzdvSTDkDPL68tftxuras/1ff8ea349594e92cd9a1cc55633590ba/21219447.jpg?fm=webp&fit=fill&f=face&w=7215&h=4946)
Scottish children thriving in Extra Time ![Image: Scottish children thriving in Extra Time [Migrated]](https://images.ctfassets.net/qu0slcxvbwp6/4wEDUGLRwP07pZOkGJPRoD/6297db6cdf567242a85008bb345ca323/extra-time-programme.jpg?fm=webp&fit=fill&f=face&w=1000&h=500)
Concussion guidance updated across Scottish sport ![Image: Concussion guidance updated across Scottish sport [Migrated]](https://images.ctfassets.net/qu0slcxvbwp6/I3z9u3cAaUH8XMr8b2FRC/ae4c84dfa3d4398e46ef0ee37025df90/20917703.jpg?fm=webp&fit=fill&f=face&w=6000&h=3754)
European football’s annual grassroots celebration returns with UEFA Grassroots Week European football’s annual grassroots celebration returns with UEFA Grassroots Week
19 Sep '24
Week of Football 2024: Learning Through Football ![Image: Week of Football 2024: Learning Through Football [Migrated]](https://images.ctfassets.net/qu0slcxvbwp6/1tMIh3PRb32LTzrysIQATK/12e1a1d922afd47b365a59f1380a792d/untitled-1000-500-px-16.png?fm=webp&fit=fill&f=face&w=1000&h=500)
Week of Football 2024: Football's Square Mile Officially Opens ![Image: Week of Football 2024: Football's Square Mile Officially Opens [Migrated]](https://images.ctfassets.net/qu0slcxvbwp6/3tLgxWAVOXyZGMEQQvHldg/64f1cbce179926beb9c196b8d5155d66/untitled-1000-500-px-13.png?fm=webp&fit=fill&f=face&w=1000&h=500)
Week of Football 2024: Celebrating Community Football Spaces ![Image: Week of Football 2024: Celebrating Community Football Spaces [Migrated]](https://images.ctfassets.net/qu0slcxvbwp6/PwfZAblW1XVTxAuKU0bBy/191548a5ce810aa10380d4059b1f6f27/untitled-1000-500-px-12.png?fm=webp&fit=fill&f=face&w=1000&h=500)
Thomas Hitzlsperger lends support to Scottish FA Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives on UEFA EURO 2024 Ambassadorial Visit Thomas Hitzlsperger lends support to Scottish FA Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives on UEFA EURO 2024 Ambassadorial Visit
17 May '24
Second annual Week of Football to kick off with EURO 2024 squad announcement ![Image: Second annual Week of Football to kick off with EURO 2024 squad announcement [Migrated]](https://images.ctfassets.net/qu0slcxvbwp6/36nhhwPGigNWmI79dg14I9/5ddb680818207782650440b2d0da610e/wwoof-header-2.jpg?fm=webp&fit=fill&f=face&w=1000&h=500)
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