Football
About Football
There are opportunities for everyone to play the national game, whatever their age, gender, ability, race, culture or background.
There are different forms of football, such as Mini Soccer for young children taking their first steps in the game, the hugely popular five-a-side (small sided) and of course the more traditional eleven-a-side game.
However you choose to enjoy playing football, there are 38,000 teams across England providing opportunities in every community.
For the most talented players, there is a player pathway in place - a pyramid of participation identifying the key elements needed in foundation, through participation and performance to drive excellence at the top of the pathway.
This pathway ensures that talented players are given the very best opportunities and support to reach their full potential, which at the elite end may mean playing top domestic football and even representing England.
It’s never too late to start playing football.
Local Information
To find a Local Club
www.sussexfa.com/getintofootball/findaclub
To get into Refereeing
www.sussexfa.com/getintofootball/refereeing
To get into Coaching
www.sussexfa.com/Development/Courses
Local Contacts
Sussex County Football Association Limited
SCFA HQ, Culver Road, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 9AX
Development Switchboard: 01903 766855
Governance Switchboard: 01903 753547
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Chief Executive/Company Secretary
Ken Benham
Email: ken.benham@sussexfa.com
Finance Officer
Paul Baston
Email: paul.baston@sussexfa.com
County Welfare Officer
Catherine Larner
Email: catherine.larner@sussexfa.com
Facilities Officer
Brian Shacklock
Email: brian.shacklock@sussexfa.com
REFEREES’ DEPARTMENT
General email address - info@sussexfa.com
Telephone number - 01903 753547
Referee Development Officer
Paul Saunders
Email: paul.saunders@sussexfa.com
Referees’ Central Appointments Officer
Ray Welch
Email: centralappointments@ntlworld.com
General Administrator (Referees)
Darren Ford
Email: darren.ford@sussexfa.com
GOVERNANCE DEPARTMENT
General email address - info@sussexfa.com
Telephone number - 01903 753547
General Manager
Ashley Slaughter
Email: ashley.slaughter@sussexfa.com
General Administrator
Nina Edwards
Email: nina.edwards@sussexfa.com
General Administrator
Rosemary De Winne
Email: rosemary.dewinne@sussexfa.com
General Administrator
James Westlake
Email: james.westlake@sussexfa.com
COACHING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
General email address - development@sussexfa.com
Telephone number - 01903 766855
County Development Manager
Kevin Tharme
Email: kevin.tharme@sussexfa.com
Football Development Officer (Club Development)
Keveena Mosen
Email: keveena.mosen@sussexfa.com
Football Development Officer (Education/Coach Education)
John Hyland
Email: john.hyland@sussexfa.com
Football Development Officer (Women & Girls)
Michelle Lawrence
Email: michelle.lawrence@sussexfa.com
Football Development Administrator
Hayley Tunstall
Email: hayley.tunstall@sussex.fa.com
National Contacts
The Football Association
Wembley Stadium
PO Box 1966
London SW1P 9EQ
Telephone: 0844 980 8200
Website: www.TheFA.com
Rules of the Game
Laws of the Game will depend on the type of football played and each game will have its own playing Laws and these can be found on our website www.sussexfa.com as follows:
11 v 11 Football www.sussexfa.com/governance (see related document Laws of the Game)
Small Sided Football (not to be confused with Mini-Soccer) www.sussexfa.com/GetIntoFootball/Small+Sided+Tournaments (see related document Laws of the Game for Small Sided Football)
Mini-Soccer (Mandatory for all players U10 years of age) www.sussexfa.com/GetIntoFootball/Small+Sided+Tournaments (see related document Mini-Soccer Handbook - May 2008)
