Derbyshire County FA

23/06/2026

📣 The Derbyshire FA Coaches Community Launch 2026 is now FREE to attend!

Thanks to the support of our sponsors, coaches can now access an afternoon of networking, learning and development completely free of charge.

Join us on Saturday 4 July at the University of Derby and learn from Mike Phelan, former Manchester United Assistant Manager under Sir Alex Ferguson, and Neil Harris, who spent over two decades coaching within Manchester United's Academy.

Please note: If you have already signed up and paid the £5 registration fee, a full refund will be issued.

Book on here 🔗https://pitchbooking.com/book/event/cefe0abb-442b-4e80-bc7f-1499b4cc01c9

23/06/2026

⚠️ Reminder for all clubs

If your club has not completed its affiliation for the 2026/27 season, you will not be able to train or play from 1 July.

Please ensure your affiliation is completed as soon as possible to avoid any disruption ahead of the new season.

If you need any support with the process, please get in touch with the Derbyshire FA team or visit our website. ⚽

22/06/2026

📢 Staff Update

After two years with Derbyshire FA, Ashley Donovan will be leaving us to take up a managerial role at Sheffield & Hallamshire FA.

We would like to thank Ash for all of his hard work and commitment during his time with Derbyshire FA. He has made a significant contribution to the development of grassroots football and has provided fantastic support to clubs across the county.

We wish Ash every success in his new role and thank him for everything he has done at Derbyshire FA. ⚽👏

22/06/2026

⏰ One week left to apply!

We're recruiting for a Football Development Officer (Workforce & Male Pathway) to join the Derbyshire FA team.

This is an exciting opportunity to help develop grassroots football across the county, support volunteers, strengthen the male pathway & create opportunities.

📅 Applications close in one week.

Find out more and apply here: https://www.derbyshirefa.com/news/2026/jun/03/new-vacancy-football-development-officer-workforce-and-male-pathway

19/06/2026

Our Introduction to Coaching – Female Only session is perfect for women who want to develop their understanding of the role.

Join us for an informal evening of learning, practical advice and guidance in a supportive environment.

🔗https://pitchbooking.com/book/event/6bb49f6c-349f-455d-9814-87aaf291fa02

⚽ Thinking about getting into coaching?

Our Introduction to Coaching – Female Only session is designed for women who have an interest in coaching and want to develop their knowledge, gain practical advice and build confidence in their role.

📅 Monday 22 June
⏰ 7:00pm – 8:30pm
📍 Glossop North End Community Club

🔗https://pitchbooking.com/book/event/6bb49f6c-349f-455d-9814-87aaf291fa02

19/06/2026

📣 Female clubs, coaches and volunteers – join us for our next Equal Game Workshop.

This online session will focus on Marketing & Facilities, helping clubs create welcoming environments and promote opportunities for women and girls more effectively.

Sign up here 👉 https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01988a2e2aaf7aaebc22d8d53101e61e

17/06/2026

📣 A reminder that our Coaches Community Launch 2026 takes place on Saturday 4 July at the University of Derby - a county-wide network designed to connect & develop grassroots coaches.

The event will feature coaching masterclasses from Mike Phelan and Neil Harris, who have spent years working with and developing players at the highest level of the game.

Take a look through these photos to see some of the names they've coached throughout their careers ⚽

🎟️Book now: https://pitchbooking.com/book/event/cefe0abb-442b-4e80-bc7f-1499b4cc01c9

16/06/2026

⚽ Thinking about becoming a referee? July is the perfect time to get started.

📍 Glossop – spaces available
📍 Pingle Academy, Swadlincote – spaces available
🚫 Belper – now sold out

Get booked on 👉 https://pitchbooking.com/book/event/a7cedcfc-dd5e-49fe-8e45-50e1a76bcf53

16/06/2026

📢 We're still looking for two passionate individuals to join the Derbyshire FA Board.

If you have the skills, experience and desire to help shape the future of grassroots football across the county, we'd love to hear from you for these two voluntary roles:

⚽Grassroots Adult Male Football Non-Executive Director
⚽Grassroots Women & Girls Football Non-Executive Director

⏰ The application deadline has now been extended to Friday 10 July.

Visit our website for more information and details on how to apply: https://www.derbyshirefa.com/news/2026/jun/05/grassroots-adult-male-and-women-and-girls-football-non-executive-directors

16/06/2026

🏆 Six finals. One weekend. 🔥

Join us in celebrating 10 years of the EE Disability FA Cup as the very best go head-to-head at St. George’s Park on 27th & 28th June.

Be there to witness the action, or catch every moment live on TNT Sports.

Get tickets now: https://eng.football/kkc3g3