great just time for nosh on my rosh ooer|||Beefy Ian Botham played cricket and football for Scunthorpe United.
Also Arnie Sidebottom played cricket and football not sure if he played for England though?
Also Gary Lineker also played Cricket and scored a century for the MCC XI.|||Denis Compton
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denis_Compt鈥?/a>
He played football for Arsenal and cricket for England
Ian Botham
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian_Botham
Played cricket for England and also played football for Scunthorpe|||I can only think of Danny Cipriani who converted from football to rugby union.
Aaron Ramsay, Wales, converted from rugby union to football. Luke McAlister, New Zealand, converted from football to rugby union.|||eres un pelotud0
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Why do so many americans play for the canadian football association?
Were they not good enought for the NFL? What is the difference between the skill levels of the players|||The Canadian Football League limits the number of American players to half of their teams rosters, currently 21. American players are called "imports".
With 8 teams, that means no more than 168 Americans can be in the league at one time. The average player salary is less than the NFL minimum.
The overall skill levels between the CFL and the NFL are significant. A lot of marginal NFL players have played in the CFL. And, as others have posted, some signed with NFL teams and had great careers.
There is a lot of coaches movement between the 2 leagues as well. And some college coaches get experience in the CFL. Two of the more respected NFL head coaches previously coached championship CFL teams, Bud Grant and Marv Levy., |||Were they not good enought for the NFL?
^^ that's exactly correct. they weren't good enough for the nfl, but they still want to make money playing the sport they love. and there have been a few instances were players in the CFL have been picked up by the NFL and have even won in the superbowl.|||Exactly... they weren't good enough for the NFL.|||they washed out of the nfl and have no other career to fall back on.colleges passed them just because they could play sports and not study|||There is a ton of talent here in the USA, who are just a notch or 2 below NFL caliber. There are a finite number of NFL roster spots. College players that can't break into the NFL but want to continue playing football can often do so in the CFL.
Overall the skill levels between NFL and CFL are huge.|||1. DO NOT CLICK ON SHARI's LINK. It is a browser hijack mal ware site.
2. Are you referring to the Canadian Football league? There is a Canadian football association and it has nothing to do with the sport of north American football.|||Usually it's because they are not BIG enough for the NFL but they certainly have the skills required.
The USA is more of a football place than Canada is.
So, it's kind of like why all the American hockey players are Canadian, European or Russian. Except it's not about size, it's just that there isn't much ice time to be had for the youth of most of the USA, but up in Canada, we all get icetime for at least half the year from childhood forward. lol|||first of all its the Canadian football League not what you said
second there not big enough a lot of great players played in the CFL : Doug Flutie,Jeff Garcia,Joe Horn,Terell Suggs,Andre Rison,Ricky WIlliams, and Mike Vanderjagt. just to name a few|||They are playing for the Canadian league because that was their choice just like NFL Europe, the are helping to spread American football.You will also find out that there are less loud mouths and show-offs in the other two leagues.Also the salaries are much better across the board|||It's the same reason that there are so many American players playing basketball overseas and getting rich at the same time.
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With 8 teams, that means no more than 168 Americans can be in the league at one time. The average player salary is less than the NFL minimum.
The overall skill levels between the CFL and the NFL are significant. A lot of marginal NFL players have played in the CFL. And, as others have posted, some signed with NFL teams and had great careers.
There is a lot of coaches movement between the 2 leagues as well. And some college coaches get experience in the CFL. Two of the more respected NFL head coaches previously coached championship CFL teams, Bud Grant and Marv Levy., |||Were they not good enought for the NFL?
^^ that's exactly correct. they weren't good enough for the nfl, but they still want to make money playing the sport they love. and there have been a few instances were players in the CFL have been picked up by the NFL and have even won in the superbowl.|||Exactly... they weren't good enough for the NFL.|||they washed out of the nfl and have no other career to fall back on.colleges passed them just because they could play sports and not study|||There is a ton of talent here in the USA, who are just a notch or 2 below NFL caliber. There are a finite number of NFL roster spots. College players that can't break into the NFL but want to continue playing football can often do so in the CFL.
Overall the skill levels between NFL and CFL are huge.|||1. DO NOT CLICK ON SHARI's LINK. It is a browser hijack mal ware site.
2. Are you referring to the Canadian Football league? There is a Canadian football association and it has nothing to do with the sport of north American football.|||Usually it's because they are not BIG enough for the NFL but they certainly have the skills required.
The USA is more of a football place than Canada is.
So, it's kind of like why all the American hockey players are Canadian, European or Russian. Except it's not about size, it's just that there isn't much ice time to be had for the youth of most of the USA, but up in Canada, we all get icetime for at least half the year from childhood forward. lol|||first of all its the Canadian football League not what you said
second there not big enough a lot of great players played in the CFL : Doug Flutie,Jeff Garcia,Joe Horn,Terell Suggs,Andre Rison,Ricky WIlliams, and Mike Vanderjagt. just to name a few|||They are playing for the Canadian league because that was their choice just like NFL Europe, the are helping to spread American football.You will also find out that there are less loud mouths and show-offs in the other two leagues.Also the salaries are much better across the board|||It's the same reason that there are so many American players playing basketball overseas and getting rich at the same time.
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How many regestered players on CFA (brazilian football association)?
I want to know how many football players in Brazil|||it's called CBF (Confedera莽茫o Brasileira de Futebol) not CFA
20.428 players are registered in CBF, around 16.000 players play in amateur teams|||7
20.428 players are registered in CBF, around 16.000 players play in amateur teams|||7
Is it about time the football association get an official time keeper?
who actually knows which time zone he or she is in?
just grabbing a pair of whopping Mellon's!|||Yes i agrees.|||I think you could be on to something there.|||don't they already have one - Howard Webb?
just grabbing a pair of whopping Mellon's!|||Yes i agrees.|||I think you could be on to something there.|||don't they already have one - Howard Webb?
Should Football Association suspend players for being bad role models?
I want both sides of the argument please?
Tell me what you think!|||player discipline is very important in any sport. anybody would like to see the highest levels of professionalism and sportsmanship. players should be mindful of their conduct to ensure that they behave at their utmost best.
now we all know that there are numerous circumstances that can cause a player to lose discipline. people make infractions intentionally and intentionally, hence a good disciplinary system in place should be able to sufficiently deal with the erring player.
without a proper system, people will be baying for blood, and i think, this is unfair to the player. i am never a believer of trial by publicity.
i may have an opinion, but as i said, a good disciplinary system in place should be able to deal with cases conclusively. we need to be rational and logical, not emotional, especially if people's careers are on the line.|||Well in a way they should because they are often looked up at by younger children especially aspiring footballers. So they should be banned if they are encouraging any negative behavior.
However they shouldn't be punished for doing what they want to do, just because they are in the public eye doesn't mean they have to be perfect all the time, its impossible.
But overall i would say that they should be suspended/|||no
Tell me what you think!|||player discipline is very important in any sport. anybody would like to see the highest levels of professionalism and sportsmanship. players should be mindful of their conduct to ensure that they behave at their utmost best.
now we all know that there are numerous circumstances that can cause a player to lose discipline. people make infractions intentionally and intentionally, hence a good disciplinary system in place should be able to sufficiently deal with the erring player.
without a proper system, people will be baying for blood, and i think, this is unfair to the player. i am never a believer of trial by publicity.
i may have an opinion, but as i said, a good disciplinary system in place should be able to deal with cases conclusively. we need to be rational and logical, not emotional, especially if people's careers are on the line.|||Well in a way they should because they are often looked up at by younger children especially aspiring footballers. So they should be banned if they are encouraging any negative behavior.
However they shouldn't be punished for doing what they want to do, just because they are in the public eye doesn't mean they have to be perfect all the time, its impossible.
But overall i would say that they should be suspended/|||no
Should Dundee United have made an official complaint to the Scottish Football Association?
Will this open the floodgates to similar complaints? For example, Rangers might have complained over Scott MacDonald's goal being allowed, St. Mirren might have complained over the Nakamura free kick or Aberdeen over the Zander Diamond goal which was disallowed.
Is it reasonable to expect referees to do their job in this kind of environment?|||I think united are correct to complain. You would forgive mccurry for missing one blatant incident but to miss 3 possibly 4 is ridiculous and clearly he was too scared to do anything and not for the first time reffing a rangers game. Nothing will happen with united's complaint as Gordon smith has already whitewashed it. Thought smith would be a good chief executive but he has been a fecking joke. I agree Celtic have had some doubious descision but the Aberdeen one I'm going to disagree with. The ref blew the whistle before diamond scored so obviously everyone stopped. Secondly samaras had 2 goals disallowed in that game with at least 1 being miles onside. When Celtic won 5-1 at pittodrie, Jvoh was hauled down for a stonewall penalty and also samaras brought down when clean through yet defender only booked. Clear case of ref being sympathetic.|||Would it make a difference, they sit in Glasgow.|||No they shouldn't.
Every team has had decisions that have gone against them this season and generally on more than one occassion but you don't see them throwing their dummy out of the pram and behaving like a 2 year old having a temper tantrum.I bet they wouldn't have complained if he had made mistakes in their favour though.
Referees make mistakes some good some bad but if they didn't what would we have to complain about.|||Yes they should it's been going on for too long now it's time attention was drawn to it from all the people involved in Scottish football. I agree with what your saying in that refs have a difficult enough job to do without this being a factor and i respect that however, Celtic and Rangers are are dominant enough in the spl without needing the help of refs that cant handle the pressure and bottle decisions because of fans and media.
If they decisions had went the other way imagine the furor in the press and media the guy's life wouldn't be worth living! In a way change would benefit everyone! the old firm could believe they won the league by merit and we could all play on a level playing field!
Short term pain for long term gain - Even some old firm fans would admit it going on all too often|||OK things didn't go according to plan..but every team must have grievances about decisions not going their way..where would it all end|||If that is the case then celtic would be deducted at least 9 points lol.
they cant don't anything about it now but they should look at the standard of refereeing for the future
Is it reasonable to expect referees to do their job in this kind of environment?|||I think united are correct to complain. You would forgive mccurry for missing one blatant incident but to miss 3 possibly 4 is ridiculous and clearly he was too scared to do anything and not for the first time reffing a rangers game. Nothing will happen with united's complaint as Gordon smith has already whitewashed it. Thought smith would be a good chief executive but he has been a fecking joke. I agree Celtic have had some doubious descision but the Aberdeen one I'm going to disagree with. The ref blew the whistle before diamond scored so obviously everyone stopped. Secondly samaras had 2 goals disallowed in that game with at least 1 being miles onside. When Celtic won 5-1 at pittodrie, Jvoh was hauled down for a stonewall penalty and also samaras brought down when clean through yet defender only booked. Clear case of ref being sympathetic.|||Would it make a difference, they sit in Glasgow.|||No they shouldn't.
Every team has had decisions that have gone against them this season and generally on more than one occassion but you don't see them throwing their dummy out of the pram and behaving like a 2 year old having a temper tantrum.I bet they wouldn't have complained if he had made mistakes in their favour though.
Referees make mistakes some good some bad but if they didn't what would we have to complain about.|||Yes they should it's been going on for too long now it's time attention was drawn to it from all the people involved in Scottish football. I agree with what your saying in that refs have a difficult enough job to do without this being a factor and i respect that however, Celtic and Rangers are are dominant enough in the spl without needing the help of refs that cant handle the pressure and bottle decisions because of fans and media.
If they decisions had went the other way imagine the furor in the press and media the guy's life wouldn't be worth living! In a way change would benefit everyone! the old firm could believe they won the league by merit and we could all play on a level playing field!
Short term pain for long term gain - Even some old firm fans would admit it going on all too often|||OK things didn't go according to plan..but every team must have grievances about decisions not going their way..where would it all end|||If that is the case then celtic would be deducted at least 9 points lol.
they cant don't anything about it now but they should look at the standard of refereeing for the future
When does mayaa (aka) (mankato area youth athletic association) football session start for 7th graders?
If your Youth Football League Rules are like ours in California, then I would say you will be Heading to your "Hell-Week" around the end of July, maybe Early August...But I found a link for MAYAA and it looks as though your contact Coach is Dennis Hood..phone # 507-387-2037...Good Luck this year. My son played Youth League for the Turlock Vikings for 5 years...2x MVP and 2x All-League RB...He starts High-School Football this Year! Good Luck Again!
Has an association football game ever been played at Twickenham?
Not that I am aware of. It is actually owned by the RFU and is regarded as rather exclusive turf to rugby players the world over. I do know they actively said "No" to Fulham Hotspurs.
There was talk of including it in the 2018 Football World Cup bid. Not sure if this happened.
There was talk of including it in the 2018 Football World Cup bid. Not sure if this happened.
Why is footwork in association football important in being a good footballer?
You can't play without some fancy moves.|||Always important and a lot of FUN.
What are tryoungs for a soccer (association football) league like?
You need to show them your moves, skills and your shots and if you're good enough you will be on the team.|||usually they test if you have good ball control and if you have endurance. than they want to see if you a head for the game
Do rugby teams buy and sell players for a transfer fee like in association football?
Or is it like player exchanges in gridiron?|||No, neither systems are adopted. The players wait until their contracts are finished. Although, contracts aren't signed for as long as they are in Football, 2-3 years is the norm as opposed to 4-7 years. I much prefer this system as it seems the most loyal to your employers.
Has the Football Association's obsession with money-making debased its very own FA Cup Final?
The FA Cup is the traditional climax of the football season. What are these money-grubbing creeps playing at? When they allowed Man. U to be excused football boots from the FA cup competition the writing was on the wall. The FA have sold their soul to the greedy god Mammon.|||All the time supporters pay silly money to buy the new season shirts at crazy prices and cheer when a foreign billionaire buys their club, football will always be obsessed with money.
Me, I'm sick of the crap !|||Looks like greed and sports hold hands in every country!
Me, I'm sick of the crap !|||Looks like greed and sports hold hands in every country!
Is about time the Football Association Stop teams from sending out a lower class team in major football match?
That is not putting a full strength side in a Premiership fixture or and the intention of?|||Yes this is a very hot topic and in my opinion needs to be stamped out.
It makes me so angry that Kenco coffee comes out of my ears.|||No not anymore, managers pick a 25 man squad and should be allowed to pick any of those 25 men, he has picked his 25 best so the manager has the right to pick who he wants. Also if your referring to Fergie this weekend then to be honest he has earned the right to pick any team he wants, he has wrapped up the league and won't want key players getting injured before the Barca game. The managers should run the club, not the FA, not the chairman, not the players, so the manager should have total control over who he picks and not get punished for it.|||Why ??
Each team names a 25 man squad so why do that if you can't use them ?
Utd have already won the league and have the CL final next week .
Whoever gets relegated tomorrow is being relegated for performances over the course of the whole season , not just one day .
And , that's not SAF's problem !|||Why don't they just go 1 step further and pick the teams themselves, week-in week-out?
That's basically what they are trying to do with the stupid "full-strength" rule...
The FA are acting like they know best, and i think it's clear to most people, they don't...|||why do the media go completely mental when some managers do it eg when Rafa did it in saving his players for the 2007 European Cup final - but barely turn a hair when one of their faves like Fergie, Arry or someone like that does it|||No! Clubs have big squads so the manager should be allowed to pick any 11 players from his squad. To say a manager is fielding a weakened team is an insult to him.|||It's the managers job to pick the team not the FA's.|||yes
It makes me so angry that Kenco coffee comes out of my ears.|||No not anymore, managers pick a 25 man squad and should be allowed to pick any of those 25 men, he has picked his 25 best so the manager has the right to pick who he wants. Also if your referring to Fergie this weekend then to be honest he has earned the right to pick any team he wants, he has wrapped up the league and won't want key players getting injured before the Barca game. The managers should run the club, not the FA, not the chairman, not the players, so the manager should have total control over who he picks and not get punished for it.|||Why ??
Each team names a 25 man squad so why do that if you can't use them ?
Utd have already won the league and have the CL final next week .
Whoever gets relegated tomorrow is being relegated for performances over the course of the whole season , not just one day .
And , that's not SAF's problem !|||Why don't they just go 1 step further and pick the teams themselves, week-in week-out?
That's basically what they are trying to do with the stupid "full-strength" rule...
The FA are acting like they know best, and i think it's clear to most people, they don't...|||why do the media go completely mental when some managers do it eg when Rafa did it in saving his players for the 2007 European Cup final - but barely turn a hair when one of their faves like Fergie, Arry or someone like that does it|||No! Clubs have big squads so the manager should be allowed to pick any 11 players from his squad. To say a manager is fielding a weakened team is an insult to him.|||It's the managers job to pick the team not the FA's.|||yes
What's the name of the official American governing body for association football?
Ie soccer to Americans?|||USSF - United States Soccer Federation
How would you organise a boycott of George Peat and Scottish Football association?
I wont attend another Scotland match, or buy a programme shirt, scarf or maybe even watch on TV until George Peat has been removed from his position. And if he could take george Burley with him so much the better.
So will you join me and how do we get others to join up.|||Its a good question Stuart, I dont have the answer but I believe it would have to start with the Tartan army boycotting the games until changes are made.|||Glasgow Mafia, there all in each others pockets its been that way for years.
Hearts
Aberdeen
Dundee Utd
and Hibs players have always been overlooked in favour of players from the Old Firm showed today with the selection of Fox and McManus over Wallace and Berra and Kenny Miller who is selected over an in-form Steven Fletcher. Its been that way for years aswell, you had guys like John Robertson who scored hundreds of goals and somehow only managed to get 16 caps.
The SFA are a bunch of incompetant ramjets.|||Every other footballing nation in the worlds got stronger at club and International level our beloved old firm are both bottom of mediocre european leagues ,our national sides a joke ,beaten by countries that couldnt make the Eurovision song contest ,when Smith was given the job at the SFA I was quite suprised and excited ,young new ideas fresh start ,but its same old same old ,the travelling fans today deserved to see the strongest possible starting 11,its not happening for Miller ,Riohrdan %26amp; Fletcher should have started ,its time for a new approach ,new players ,just cant see things getting any better
So will you join me and how do we get others to join up.|||Its a good question Stuart, I dont have the answer but I believe it would have to start with the Tartan army boycotting the games until changes are made.|||Glasgow Mafia, there all in each others pockets its been that way for years.
Hearts
Aberdeen
Dundee Utd
and Hibs players have always been overlooked in favour of players from the Old Firm showed today with the selection of Fox and McManus over Wallace and Berra and Kenny Miller who is selected over an in-form Steven Fletcher. Its been that way for years aswell, you had guys like John Robertson who scored hundreds of goals and somehow only managed to get 16 caps.
The SFA are a bunch of incompetant ramjets.|||Every other footballing nation in the worlds got stronger at club and International level our beloved old firm are both bottom of mediocre european leagues ,our national sides a joke ,beaten by countries that couldnt make the Eurovision song contest ,when Smith was given the job at the SFA I was quite suprised and excited ,young new ideas fresh start ,but its same old same old ,the travelling fans today deserved to see the strongest possible starting 11,its not happening for Miller ,Riohrdan %26amp; Fletcher should have started ,its time for a new approach ,new players ,just cant see things getting any better
New to Association Football (soccer), and need to know some basics?
I'm getting into watching Football, but really I know nothing about it, I don't have a team I follow yet (probably going to be Mexico), and let alone know the rules.
What are some basics you could tell me, anything really. One thing I was wondering was how do you go about picking what team to follow, what's the difference (if any) between Major League Soccer, a National team, and any other levels that there might be.|||The team you decide to cheer for is not something that you can really pick consciouslly.. it's more like a feeling of or something like that. The difference between Major League Soccer (MLS) and National Team is simple... The MLS is like the NBA or the NFL. Meanwhile, the National Team, is like the Dream Team (relating it to the NBA), where only players who have US Citizenship can be elected. There are many "levels" in soccer, for example, women and men soccer. Then, there are categorizations by age limit mostly, like Under 21 (it means only players who are younger than 21yrs can play), Under 20, Under 17, and many more. Speaking of the rules, you can find a whole bunch of information on the internet, just type "Soccer Rules" on any search engine and you'll get what you are looking for. My advice is to watch as many games as possible so you can get familiar with the terms involved! Hope this helps!
What are some basics you could tell me, anything really. One thing I was wondering was how do you go about picking what team to follow, what's the difference (if any) between Major League Soccer, a National team, and any other levels that there might be.|||The team you decide to cheer for is not something that you can really pick consciouslly.. it's more like a feeling of or something like that. The difference between Major League Soccer (MLS) and National Team is simple... The MLS is like the NBA or the NFL. Meanwhile, the National Team, is like the Dream Team (relating it to the NBA), where only players who have US Citizenship can be elected. There are many "levels" in soccer, for example, women and men soccer. Then, there are categorizations by age limit mostly, like Under 21 (it means only players who are younger than 21yrs can play), Under 20, Under 17, and many more. Speaking of the rules, you can find a whole bunch of information on the internet, just type "Soccer Rules" on any search engine and you'll get what you are looking for. My advice is to watch as many games as possible so you can get familiar with the terms involved! Hope this helps!
What is the first association football or soccer club to have the label olympique in their name?
not olympiacos or olympic, but the french olympique. Most likely it is a french club, but it could be beligian I assume. Now, I know of olympique lyonnais and olympique marseille, where one of them the first soccer club to put olympique in the team name?|||It's marseille dat wuz first 2 adopt olympique.
Why the Chinese Football Association wants to change the coach?
Gao Hongbo is doing well with the material he has available (almost players played in China, and Chinese clubs are less competitive than South Korean and Japanese). I don't think a european coach will improve the situation significantly.
Always change the coach is likely to confuse the players.
Do you agree with me?|||Don't forget the match scandal controversy in the domestic league, which damaged the stocking of the roster for the national team. Like with Team USA, the federation is banking on a jolt to the coaching staff to spark play on the pitch; this can be a huge roll of the dice.
Always change the coach is likely to confuse the players.
Do you agree with me?|||Don't forget the match scandal controversy in the domestic league, which damaged the stocking of the roster for the national team. Like with Team USA, the federation is banking on a jolt to the coaching staff to spark play on the pitch; this can be a huge roll of the dice.
Who was the last player to play both international rugby union and association football for England?
jw sutcliffe of millwall|||Um Depends i hav played for rugby for Under 19s for England an South Wales schools boy football does that count|||couldn't tell ya
When will England football association stop its discriminative selection? i thought the game should be fair?
how many black players have played or play for England football team during a world cup. shame on you people. you can even be qualify for a world cup because you just can see what its causing.|||ACTUALLY, THE GAME HAS EVOLVED AND I DON'T THINK THE FA ARE RACIALLY BIASED AGAINST BLACK PLAYERS. WE'VE SEEN THE LIKES OF SOL CAMPBELL, RIO FERDINAND, ASHLEY COLE. LEDLEY KING DON THE ENGLAND SHIRT RECENTLY. BEFORE THEM, WE HAVE JOHN BARNES, PAUL INCE, VIV ANDERSON, ANDY COLE AND MANY OTHERS.
What are the maximum and minimum sizes for regular association football pitchs?
Football pitch
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A football field is the playing surface for the game of football. Its dimensions and markings are defined by Law 1 of the Laws of the Game, "The Field of Play".
Standard pitch measurements (Click here to see imperial version)All line markings on the pitch form part of the area which they define. For example, a ball on or over the touchline is still on the field of play; a ball on the line of the goal area is in the goal area; and a foul committed over the 16.5 metres (18-yard) line has occurred in the penalty area. Therefore a ball must wholly cross the touchline to be out of play, and a ball must wholly cross the goal line (between the goal posts) before a goal is scored; if any part of the ball is still on or over the line, the ball is still in play.
The field descriptions that apply to adult matches are described below. Note that due to the original formulation of the Laws in England and the early supremacy of the four British football associations within IFAB, the standard dimensions of a football pitch were originally expressed in imperial units. The Laws now express dimensions with approximate metric equivalents (followed by traditional units in brackets), though a popularity to use traditional units continues in some countries, especially in the British Isles.
[edit] Goals
Goals are placed at the center of each goal-line. These consist of two upright posts placed equidistant from the corner flagposts, joined at the top by a horizontal crossbar. The inner edges of the posts must be 7.32 metres (8 yds) apart, and the lower edge of the crossbar must be 2.44 metres (8 feet) above the ground. Nets are usually placed behind the goal, though are not required by the Laws.
Goalposts and crossbars must be white, and made of either wood or metal. Rules regarding the shape of goalposts and crossbars are somewhat more lenient, but they must conform to a shape that does not pose a threat to players.
A point (goal) is scored when the ball completely crosses the goal line between the goal-posts, even if a defending player last touched the ball before it crossed the goal line (see own goal). A goal may, however, be ruled illegal if the player who scored or a member of his team commits an offence under any of the Laws between the time the ball was previously out of play and the goal being scored.
[edit] Penalty and goal areas
Further information: Penalty area (provides expanded information on the role of the penalty area)
Two rectangular boxes are marked out on the pitch in front of each goal.
The goal area (colloquially "The 6 yard box"), consists of the area formed by the goal-line, two lines starting on the goal-line 5.5 metres (6 yds) from the goalposts and extending 5.5 metres (6 yds) into the pitch from the goal-line, and a line joining these. Goal kicks and any free kick by the defending team may be taken from anywhere in this area. Indirect free kicks awarded to the attacking team within the goal area must be taken from the point on the line parallel to the goal line nearest where an incident occurred; they can not be taken further within the goal-area. Similarly drop-balls that would otherwise occur in the goal area are taken on this line.
The penalty area (colloquially "The 18 yard box") is similarly formed by the goal-line and lines extending from it, however its lines commence 16.5 metres (18 yards) from the goalposts and extend 16.5 metres (18 yds) into the field. This area has a number of functions, the most prominent being to denote where the goalkeeper may handle the ball and where a foul by a defender, usually punished by a direct free kick, becomes punishable by a penalty kick.
The penalty mark (or "penalty spot") is immediately in the middle of, and 11 metres (12 yds) in front of, the goal; this is the point from where penalty kicks are taken. The penalty arc (colloquially "the D") is marked from the outside edge of the penalty area, 9.15 metres (10 yds) from the penalty mark; this marks an exclusion zone for all players other than the attacking kicker and the defending goalkeeper during a penalty kick.
[edit] Associated areas|||the size doesn't matter, as long as the dimensions are all within the same required ratio.
why do lazy sods just google the searches? dont people have knowledge in their head.|||Width: Minimum 50 yards, maximum 100 yards.
Length: Minimum 100 yards, maximum 130 yards.
However, pitches are not allowed to be square so no 100x100 yard pitches I'm afraid.
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A football field is the playing surface for the game of football. Its dimensions and markings are defined by Law 1 of the Laws of the Game, "The Field of Play".
Standard pitch measurements (Click here to see imperial version)All line markings on the pitch form part of the area which they define. For example, a ball on or over the touchline is still on the field of play; a ball on the line of the goal area is in the goal area; and a foul committed over the 16.5 metres (18-yard) line has occurred in the penalty area. Therefore a ball must wholly cross the touchline to be out of play, and a ball must wholly cross the goal line (between the goal posts) before a goal is scored; if any part of the ball is still on or over the line, the ball is still in play.
The field descriptions that apply to adult matches are described below. Note that due to the original formulation of the Laws in England and the early supremacy of the four British football associations within IFAB, the standard dimensions of a football pitch were originally expressed in imperial units. The Laws now express dimensions with approximate metric equivalents (followed by traditional units in brackets), though a popularity to use traditional units continues in some countries, especially in the British Isles.
[edit] Goals
Goals are placed at the center of each goal-line. These consist of two upright posts placed equidistant from the corner flagposts, joined at the top by a horizontal crossbar. The inner edges of the posts must be 7.32 metres (8 yds) apart, and the lower edge of the crossbar must be 2.44 metres (8 feet) above the ground. Nets are usually placed behind the goal, though are not required by the Laws.
Goalposts and crossbars must be white, and made of either wood or metal. Rules regarding the shape of goalposts and crossbars are somewhat more lenient, but they must conform to a shape that does not pose a threat to players.
A point (goal) is scored when the ball completely crosses the goal line between the goal-posts, even if a defending player last touched the ball before it crossed the goal line (see own goal). A goal may, however, be ruled illegal if the player who scored or a member of his team commits an offence under any of the Laws between the time the ball was previously out of play and the goal being scored.
[edit] Penalty and goal areas
Further information: Penalty area (provides expanded information on the role of the penalty area)
Two rectangular boxes are marked out on the pitch in front of each goal.
The goal area (colloquially "The 6 yard box"), consists of the area formed by the goal-line, two lines starting on the goal-line 5.5 metres (6 yds) from the goalposts and extending 5.5 metres (6 yds) into the pitch from the goal-line, and a line joining these. Goal kicks and any free kick by the defending team may be taken from anywhere in this area. Indirect free kicks awarded to the attacking team within the goal area must be taken from the point on the line parallel to the goal line nearest where an incident occurred; they can not be taken further within the goal-area. Similarly drop-balls that would otherwise occur in the goal area are taken on this line.
The penalty area (colloquially "The 18 yard box") is similarly formed by the goal-line and lines extending from it, however its lines commence 16.5 metres (18 yards) from the goalposts and extend 16.5 metres (18 yds) into the field. This area has a number of functions, the most prominent being to denote where the goalkeeper may handle the ball and where a foul by a defender, usually punished by a direct free kick, becomes punishable by a penalty kick.
The penalty mark (or "penalty spot") is immediately in the middle of, and 11 metres (12 yds) in front of, the goal; this is the point from where penalty kicks are taken. The penalty arc (colloquially "the D") is marked from the outside edge of the penalty area, 9.15 metres (10 yds) from the penalty mark; this marks an exclusion zone for all players other than the attacking kicker and the defending goalkeeper during a penalty kick.
[edit] Associated areas|||the size doesn't matter, as long as the dimensions are all within the same required ratio.
why do lazy sods just google the searches? dont people have knowledge in their head.|||Width: Minimum 50 yards, maximum 100 yards.
Length: Minimum 100 yards, maximum 130 yards.
However, pitches are not allowed to be square so no 100x100 yard pitches I'm afraid.
Which was the first ever association football club?
I've been told a number of possibilities- Accrington Stanley, Notts County, Sheffield etc.
Please tell me the right answer!!|||Sheffield FC, established on 24 October 1857 %26amp; they are gonna celebrate 150 years of history.|||the first professional football team, The Zulus, was established in Sheffield, England in 1879? (21 July 2006
Please tell me the right answer!!|||Sheffield FC, established on 24 October 1857 %26amp; they are gonna celebrate 150 years of history.|||the first professional football team, The Zulus, was established in Sheffield, England in 1879? (21 July 2006
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Do Japanese American Football Association ( X League) players earn any type of salaries for playing?
I wanted to know because me and some friends want to go over seas and play football. We think that It'll be a great experience. Also, how do we get in contact of a team and what are the regulations to trying out? salary? do we have to pay to play?|||if it is proffesional footbal then you will be payed. I would find a number for a coach or general manager.|||The X League is shakai-jin, not pro. The athletes are employees of the companies that field teams. During the season they would work half days or whatever so they can practice and then during the off-season they would work full time whatever their job is with the company. If they wanted to hire a foreigner as an employee/athlete they would look for someone who had played NCAA D.1 and would be a useful employee aside from the football. Since X League teams tend to have American coaches they have the connections to find those people.
What is a good in depth Association Football Training DVD (Soccer)?
I'm 15 and I want to really learn all the great tricks like the one Ronaldinho does. But also all the basic skills (must know techniques) like passing and dribbling and some juggling.|||if your looking for skill i would go with this one: http://www.soccer.com/IWCatProductPage.p鈥?/a>
If not then browse through some of these: http://www.soccer.com/Navigation.process鈥?/a>
If not then browse through some of these: http://www.soccer.com/Navigation.process鈥?/a>
Do you support a professional association football team?
Which one? Which League are they currently in?|||Yes. I support Liverpool FC, based in Liverpool, England. They are curently playing in the Premier League, which is the top tier of the English football pyramid.|||Manchester City, who play at the Council House in Middle Eastlands - much better than Stretford Rangers, who play at the Compost Heap!|||Yes
Newcastle United.
Coca-Cola Championship that we have just won. Next season we will be in the Premiership|||arsenal
premier league|||Everton in the Premier League. The best league there is|||Man United....English Premiership....where else!
Newcastle United.
Coca-Cola Championship that we have just won. Next season we will be in the Premiership|||arsenal
premier league|||Everton in the Premier League. The best league there is|||Man United....English Premiership....where else!
How do i find out who governs a local youth football association?
We were treated unfairly by our local football youth league and they violated the bylaws against our team. We live in the Dallas, TX area.|||Try their web site.
Sorry to hear this, but the worst thing about youth sports are the adults who run them.
Sorry to hear this, but the worst thing about youth sports are the adults who run them.
Why is soccer called Association football?
Why is soccer called Association football? I mean, all sports have some association or the other....|||there used to be two sets of rules for soccer one called association rules the other called rugger rules. over time the two sets of rules changed into two completely different games and association just stuck w/ soccer since it was what the rules were called. (btw rugger rules turned into rugby :))
Who ever scored the very first own goal in Association football?
just chomping on my whopper!|||Gershom Cox who played for Aston Villa in a match vs Wolves in 1888|||...some unfortunate chappy with long shorts, a moustache, hard-soled football boots, and more than likely with a name akin to "Bogsworthy"...........|||The first ever own goal registered in The English Football League was scored by Aston Villa's Gershom Cox in a match against Wolverhampton Wanderers. (1888)|||wtf
Are we the only ones who call association football soccer?
Or do a few other countries call it soccer?|||Ron is pretty close. Soccer is used in those countries, most of the Caribbean, and also in several nations in Africa.|||Soccer is used in Canada Australia and USA I believe. Elsewhere it is football.
Ron
Ron
In association football (or soceer), can a goalie record a clean sheet even if their team loses in a shootout?
A game ends in a scoreless tie but is decided by a shootout. Does the losing goalkeeper still get a clean sheet? Could you show me some evidence from the rulebook or something?|||The official result of the game would be 0-0 with a footnote that Team A advances to the next round/wins championship 4-2 on Penalties. Given that, I would consider the keeper to have recorded a shutout. I would consider 'clean sheet' and 'shutout' the same thing. Others may not.|||Good question. It seems that it would be no, because a clean sheet is defined as, "Not letting anything into the goal". So, no, it would not be a clean sheet if you lost in PK.
Why are Association Football league divisions no longer called simply 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th?
For some reason, English football teams are no longer ranked first, second, third and fourth, but called something like Premier, Championship and so on.|||you tell me!!!!!!
and then they also tell you the English Premiership is the best in the world.....
garbage....
is it anything to do with the pathetic ammounts of money thats thrown around in this very overrated league..
take the money away,and it would be very ordinary....INDEED|||it is to confuse international (mainly american) sponsors. So all the top 3 divisions in England sound like they could be the top one... Premiership, Championship and League 1... It's all about the money!!!
and then they also tell you the English Premiership is the best in the world.....
garbage....
is it anything to do with the pathetic ammounts of money thats thrown around in this very overrated league..
take the money away,and it would be very ordinary....INDEED|||it is to confuse international (mainly american) sponsors. So all the top 3 divisions in England sound like they could be the top one... Premiership, Championship and League 1... It's all about the money!!!
How do I develop a passion for association football ( soccer)?
Playing it and watching it.
And how to get into soccer shape.|||that's a hard question...
i guess really it just comes as you learn to see it as a beautiful sport. you just start to like it the more you play and watch you, or you don't. i think the biggest thing for starters is to have fun when you play, and the rest will come.
to get into shape, a good suggestion is to start running everyday, and do some sprint training as well as start working on your technical skills such as passing, trapping, tackling, shooting, and dribbling|||Go for a specific team. Here in the US I go for La Galaxy. That way you get exited when your team scores. Watch European soccer, like leagues like La Liga, or Italian Serie A. They have really good teams. Playing it, buy a soccer ball, and practice with friends that know soccer. When you think you are good enough and know the most common techniques, get in a recreational team. To get into soccer shape, run A LOT!!! I run 10 miles a day now. Start with 1 mile a day, and try to make it in 6 minutes.To learn the rules buy a FIFA video game, Thats how I really learned the rules well, and it helps with complicated rules like offsides and stuff. When you play the video game don't skip anything, the vids and stuff.|||you will develop a passion for the game the more you play it, but it's not really something you can develop over night! Watching it will help you understand the game more and teach you things as well. To get in soccer shape you need to run about 4 miles every day, i wouldn't start out running that much, work up to 4 miles, but that should be your goal. Do sprints, push ups, and sit ups too. good luck!
And how to get into soccer shape.|||that's a hard question...
i guess really it just comes as you learn to see it as a beautiful sport. you just start to like it the more you play and watch you, or you don't. i think the biggest thing for starters is to have fun when you play, and the rest will come.
to get into shape, a good suggestion is to start running everyday, and do some sprint training as well as start working on your technical skills such as passing, trapping, tackling, shooting, and dribbling|||Go for a specific team. Here in the US I go for La Galaxy. That way you get exited when your team scores. Watch European soccer, like leagues like La Liga, or Italian Serie A. They have really good teams. Playing it, buy a soccer ball, and practice with friends that know soccer. When you think you are good enough and know the most common techniques, get in a recreational team. To get into soccer shape, run A LOT!!! I run 10 miles a day now. Start with 1 mile a day, and try to make it in 6 minutes.To learn the rules buy a FIFA video game, Thats how I really learned the rules well, and it helps with complicated rules like offsides and stuff. When you play the video game don't skip anything, the vids and stuff.|||you will develop a passion for the game the more you play it, but it's not really something you can develop over night! Watching it will help you understand the game more and teach you things as well. To get in soccer shape you need to run about 4 miles every day, i wouldn't start out running that much, work up to 4 miles, but that should be your goal. Do sprints, push ups, and sit ups too. good luck!
Is there a sport that combines the elements of association football and basketball?
Is there a sport that's object is to get a ball through a hoop, but with only the use of ones head, legs, and/or feet to accomplish the task?|||No,
there's no OFFICIAL sport that combines the elements your saying.
However the Germans do play Handball which is similar to what your saying.
Have a look on google ;)|||European handball is like water polo on land...and theres also Australian Rules football. Aussie rules is what popped into mind when you asked of the combination. They are high scoreing games (like basketball) you have to bounce the ball if you run a certain distance. and scoreing is by kicking through a set of goal posts. Its the most popular sport in Australia...look it up
there's no OFFICIAL sport that combines the elements your saying.
However the Germans do play Handball which is similar to what your saying.
Have a look on google ;)|||European handball is like water polo on land...and theres also Australian Rules football. Aussie rules is what popped into mind when you asked of the combination. They are high scoreing games (like basketball) you have to bounce the ball if you run a certain distance. and scoreing is by kicking through a set of goal posts. Its the most popular sport in Australia...look it up
Who was the last player to actively play association football and gaelic football?
just asking ok?|||Kevin Moran .|||Steve staunton?
A fun player.|||Robby Keane|||shane long i am sure.
A fun player.|||Robby Keane|||shane long i am sure.
In association football, is an outfield player allowed to handle the ball providing the officials don't notice?
So they are not permitted to examine a replay in order to assist them in making a decision?|||sadly, in professional soccer, their is still no replay review for refs. No player except the goalie can use their hands to control the ball, but sometime players accidentally handle the ball with their hands and the ref does not see. Thierry Henry for example.
What are the 4 reasons for awarding a corner kick in Association Football?
A corner kick is awarded when:
* the whole of the ball, having last touched a player of the defending team, passes over the goal line, either on the ground or in the air, and a goal is not scored in accordance with Law 10|||4 corners 4 reasons ? Nice try Hibee, nibble nibble,
* the whole of the ball, having last touched a player of the defending team, passes over the goal line, either on the ground or in the air, and a goal is not scored in accordance with Law 10|||4 corners 4 reasons ? Nice try Hibee, nibble nibble,
Is there corruption in indian football association?
i came to know from some resources that there is a lot of corruption going on in indian football association.the selectors are not picking the right guys for the national service.is it true?|||This is true as the caste system exist in India which created a lot of poverty. Becasue of the caste system only certain players are chosen, it doesnt matter if you play for Barcelona or play with a Lower League Divison team. The caste system today is being fixed on to be removed and to create a better society for India and their sports other than cricket.|||Can Indian Football team qualify for the next edition of FIFA world Cup or is it that AIFF %26amp; indian
politicians are involved in Corruption and are not able to give crores for rupees in the development
of football. What is wrong with indian football????
politicians are involved in Corruption and are not able to give crores for rupees in the development
of football. What is wrong with indian football????
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Isn't Fabio Capello just a scapegoat for the English Football Association?
they sure pay him like he is a top Italian politician. Who is the current Chief Executive of The Football Association? Who is the current Chairman? Who puts them there? It reeks of cronyism and corrruption.|||We all know he shouldnt have played heskey and should have played cole but he is the expert and he is the manager he managed them for a few years he is an unreal manager and no one can doubt that i blame the england media and some fans as well ... the team was tired alright ut they were also older and they were under so much pressure imagine being rooney i for one wouldnt have been able to take the pressure he was in the said he wold win the world cup for them and john terry didnt help much ... they missed david becham too he would have told people what to do he would have told rooney stay near the box he was playing everywhere like ....i think the main reason england lost too was becasue germany were better but still shouldnt have lost 4 1 maybe 3 2|||English media, fans and everyone needs to point fingers at someone - instead of pointing at themselves they chose a shortest path - Any Outsider - Yeah we nailed him - that's what they claim. Yup they have been using him as a scapegoat and this will escalate possibly to CapelloGate or something if one or two players pitch in.
He has said clearly he will NOT resign - and he will discuss his future with the FA boss.
Read more here at the link provided|||i certainly think so.
to look for an excuse to Wayne Rooneys shyte world cup, and find it in Capello is LAUGHABLE.
Ex-United Legend Roy Keane himself came to Fabio's defence and said 'the players are the ones who need to look in the mirror' .
clearly Fabio could only work with wha he had.
such is his confidence in his ability to manage a team of misfits, hes willing to REMAIN England manager.
sorry but we were exposed in his world cup as average, if that.
yes hes a scapegoat for a crap performance by a bunch of crap players at hte world cup.|||Hey, you know how the English are. They are the biggest ******* on the planet ever since anybody can remember. I don't have anything against the English nor do I hate them, but that is how they act like, especially when it comes to football. They cannot admit that they don't have good quality players. If Barry is the one making things happen, then you know that they have a problem.|||Part of the coach's job is being the scapegoat when the proverbial hits the fan. Hell, it's probably actually written into his contract.
He has said clearly he will NOT resign - and he will discuss his future with the FA boss.
Read more here at the link provided|||i certainly think so.
to look for an excuse to Wayne Rooneys shyte world cup, and find it in Capello is LAUGHABLE.
Ex-United Legend Roy Keane himself came to Fabio's defence and said 'the players are the ones who need to look in the mirror' .
clearly Fabio could only work with wha he had.
such is his confidence in his ability to manage a team of misfits, hes willing to REMAIN England manager.
sorry but we were exposed in his world cup as average, if that.
yes hes a scapegoat for a crap performance by a bunch of crap players at hte world cup.|||Hey, you know how the English are. They are the biggest ******* on the planet ever since anybody can remember. I don't have anything against the English nor do I hate them, but that is how they act like, especially when it comes to football. They cannot admit that they don't have good quality players. If Barry is the one making things happen, then you know that they have a problem.|||Part of the coach's job is being the scapegoat when the proverbial hits the fan. Hell, it's probably actually written into his contract.
Where is the (Philippines) National Capital Region Football Association's office address?
National Capital Region Football Association- what are the requirements to be admitted in this organization?|||Try calling this number below o email them. Got this info on their official website. Sadly, they didn't give their office address in Manila. But you can check their website for more details about the requirements for membership.
II MEMBERSHIP
Article 3 鈥?Types of Membership
The NCRFA shall have five (5) types of members: regular, probationary, associate, allied and honorary:
REGULAR MEMBERS are those organizations that have been accepted as such after having met the requirements and qualifications prescribed hereunder . They have the right to representation and the right vote in all General Assemblies provided. Only an absolute majority of the voting membership of the NCRFA Board of Governors may approve regular membership upon recommendation of the NCRFA Membership Committee. No applicant may become a regular member unless it has gone through a probationary membership of at least one (1) year.
PROBATIONARY MEMBERS are organization whose application for membership have been accepted by the NCRFA present upon recommendation of the NCRFA Membership Committee, but have not fully met requirements and qualifications for regular membership. They may be represented in the NCRFA Board of Governors while on probationary status but have no right to vote.
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS are teams or clubs not affiliated with any organization, leagues or regular member or probationary member association but would like to participate in the activities undertaken by the NCRFA.
ALLIED MEMBERS are corporation, institutions, organizations or individuals who contribute time effort and financial assistance to the advancement of the causes for which the NCRFA exists. Acceptance of application for allied membership shall be at the discretion of the President, upon recommendation of NCRFA Membership Committee.
HONORAY MEMBERS are persons who have contributed in an extraordinary way to the promotion of football in the territorial boundaries of the NCRFA may be invited by unanimous vote of the Board of Governors to join the association.
Article 4 鈥?Restrictions to Membership
Regular and Probationary Members of the NCRFA can be organizations or associations representing groups of football playing institutions, teams, club or school based in the NCR.
Associate Members of the NCRFA can be individual institutions, teams, clubs or schools based in the NCR.
Allied Members of the NCRFA can be an organization, company or individual based in the NCR.
Honorary Members of the NCRFA can be individuals based in the NCR.
Article 5 鈥?Admission and Qualifications for Membership
After having formally gone through the procedures required for membership, an organization that has been accepted as a probationary member may be accepted as a regular member if that association has, within the probationary period complied with the following: a. participate in at least one NCRFA organized competition; b.organize regular competitions for its member teams; c.pay the corresponding registrations for its member teams; d.participate in the implementation of NCRFA initiated development programs; e.send qualified representatives to development courses (coaches, referees, administrators, sports medicine officials, etc.) organized by the NCRFA; f.send qualified representatives to attend NCRFA Board meeting and Assemblies.
An organization that has been accepted as a regular member of the NCRFA, in order to remain in good standing must have, in a single year complied with the following: a.participate in at least one NCRFA organized competition; b. organize and implement a year round program of football related activities (competitions, seminars, courses and clinics)for its members; c. pay the corresponding annual registration fee and annual membership dues; d.participate and contribute in the implementation of NCRFA initiated development program; e.send qualified representation to development courses (coaches, referees, administrators, sports medicine officials, etc.) organized by the NCRFA. f.Send qualified representatives to attend NCRFA Board meetings and assemblies.
Member shall be considered in good standing if: a.they have fulfilled all obligations such as membership requirements; b.they have settled all dues, fees and penalties; c.they are not under suspension.
Tel #: 721.2667
Email: info@ncrfa.com.ph
website: http://ncrfa.com.ph/ncrfa.html|||you can contact them here: info@ncrfa.com.ph
scroll down to see all the information for membership which are answered here:
http://www.ncrfa.com.ph/ncrfa.html
II MEMBERSHIP
Article 3 鈥?Types of Membership
The NCRFA shall have five (5) types of members: regular, probationary, associate, allied and honorary:
REGULAR MEMBERS are those organizations that have been accepted as such after having met the requirements and qualifications prescribed hereunder . They have the right to representation and the right vote in all General Assemblies provided. Only an absolute majority of the voting membership of the NCRFA Board of Governors may approve regular membership upon recommendation of the NCRFA Membership Committee. No applicant may become a regular member unless it has gone through a probationary membership of at least one (1) year.
PROBATIONARY MEMBERS are organization whose application for membership have been accepted by the NCRFA present upon recommendation of the NCRFA Membership Committee, but have not fully met requirements and qualifications for regular membership. They may be represented in the NCRFA Board of Governors while on probationary status but have no right to vote.
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS are teams or clubs not affiliated with any organization, leagues or regular member or probationary member association but would like to participate in the activities undertaken by the NCRFA.
ALLIED MEMBERS are corporation, institutions, organizations or individuals who contribute time effort and financial assistance to the advancement of the causes for which the NCRFA exists. Acceptance of application for allied membership shall be at the discretion of the President, upon recommendation of NCRFA Membership Committee.
HONORAY MEMBERS are persons who have contributed in an extraordinary way to the promotion of football in the territorial boundaries of the NCRFA may be invited by unanimous vote of the Board of Governors to join the association.
Article 4 鈥?Restrictions to Membership
Regular and Probationary Members of the NCRFA can be organizations or associations representing groups of football playing institutions, teams, club or school based in the NCR.
Associate Members of the NCRFA can be individual institutions, teams, clubs or schools based in the NCR.
Allied Members of the NCRFA can be an organization, company or individual based in the NCR.
Honorary Members of the NCRFA can be individuals based in the NCR.
Article 5 鈥?Admission and Qualifications for Membership
After having formally gone through the procedures required for membership, an organization that has been accepted as a probationary member may be accepted as a regular member if that association has, within the probationary period complied with the following: a. participate in at least one NCRFA organized competition; b.organize regular competitions for its member teams; c.pay the corresponding registrations for its member teams; d.participate in the implementation of NCRFA initiated development programs; e.send qualified representatives to development courses (coaches, referees, administrators, sports medicine officials, etc.) organized by the NCRFA; f.send qualified representatives to attend NCRFA Board meeting and Assemblies.
An organization that has been accepted as a regular member of the NCRFA, in order to remain in good standing must have, in a single year complied with the following: a.participate in at least one NCRFA organized competition; b. organize and implement a year round program of football related activities (competitions, seminars, courses and clinics)for its members; c. pay the corresponding annual registration fee and annual membership dues; d.participate and contribute in the implementation of NCRFA initiated development program; e.send qualified representation to development courses (coaches, referees, administrators, sports medicine officials, etc.) organized by the NCRFA. f.Send qualified representatives to attend NCRFA Board meetings and assemblies.
Member shall be considered in good standing if: a.they have fulfilled all obligations such as membership requirements; b.they have settled all dues, fees and penalties; c.they are not under suspension.
Tel #: 721.2667
Email: info@ncrfa.com.ph
website: http://ncrfa.com.ph/ncrfa.html|||you can contact them here: info@ncrfa.com.ph
scroll down to see all the information for membership which are answered here:
http://www.ncrfa.com.ph/ncrfa.html
Do americans realise the World Cup is really the World Series of Association Football?
Not men playing rounders (baseball) or running around in body armour %26amp; helmets (US football) or even 7" 4' freaks throwing a ball through a hoop?|||I can tell you most of us don't follow it because every four years we are told that we should. Another answer is that our teams always suck and I'm pretty sure that most Americans won't root for anyone else. The game has never really taken root here. The the MLS is growing though so maybe in 20 years we'll give a rip. For right now it's pretty much the foreign born Americans and their kids that pay attention.
Plus we stole all our sports from others. Rounders (baseball), Rugby (American football)... we stole basketball from the indigenous South Americans. The only sport we really invented was volleyball. There are elements of tennis but it's a stretch.
I do LOVE Python. I grew up seeking A bit of Fry and Laurie whenever I could as well.
We borrow everything. We're only 200+ year old. We have nothing but hand-me downs. For some reason though soccer has never been one of the.|||1. yes. as an american, all of my friends and family are watching the world cup. we're just not as purely insane about it as the rest of the world.
2. your question isn't a question, you're just trying to make it sound like americans are oblivious to the rest of the world. which some are. but not all of us...
3. baseball,(gridiron) football, and basketball are all just as much sports as football/soccer. I don't see why the rest of the world is so butthurt just because we were innovative enough to come up with 3 national pastimes.. YES we play soccer/football, YES some of us like it, but not all. For someone who sounds prejudiced towards the USA for being ignorant, you're sounding pretty ignorant yourself.|||No I think the World cup is really the world cup of association football, baseball is not rounders, armor and helmets are for protection (wearing protection is never, ever a dumb choice, remember that kids) and 7 feet 4 people aren't freaks. They are humans just like you and I.
Alistair, below, is wrong about baseball. Google it.|||Do you "realise" you cant spell? And just because soccer (football as you lobsterbacks call it) is the only sport your God-forsaken country can compete with us in, doesn't mean you need to bash the sports that we play. And do you realize basketball, and baseball are in the olympics? And honestly, if you don't live here, don't open your mouth. You have no right to judge a country you don't know a Fu*k about, except for that they are the only superpower (a role we proudly took from you after WW2 :) :) hahahahahahaha) and do you realize that we tied your cocky soccer (football) team? Suck my d*ck|||LOLOL
I literally just described their sports the same as you only in another question
*EDIT* Btw...omfg Eric C are you stupid? Don't you "realise" that you are speaking the English language and THAT is how you spell "realise" in ENGLISH. Americans are the ones who changed it to "realize" so actually YOU are wrong. Learn to speak and spell the language correctly before you have a go at others|||anyone can say football is just men running around passing in a triangle and always flopping, as much as i love the sport... its true and fairly easy to pick out faults
so really, don't disrespect a sport..|||Does every non-American think they know everything and that all Americans know nothing?
I feel sorry for your family...|||You can pick out faults in any sport. That's exactly what you're asking for with this question.|||the world cup is everyone, the USA only play there other crappy sports by themselves|||Yea except the USA are the only country in the world that give a toss about baseball.|||the yanks are on a high,its been a while since they won something or even drew even
give them a break or they will start,killing english soldiers with there friendly fire|||Because.|||I believe they are busy munching off to pizza and other fatty food.|||World Cup is better|||Yes.|||What is your point?|||your mom.|||you brits are still mad you couldnt beat us i see? hhaaahahhahahah|||It's not that we don't know - it's that we don't care.
Plus we stole all our sports from others. Rounders (baseball), Rugby (American football)... we stole basketball from the indigenous South Americans. The only sport we really invented was volleyball. There are elements of tennis but it's a stretch.
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We borrow everything. We're only 200+ year old. We have nothing but hand-me downs. For some reason though soccer has never been one of the.|||1. yes. as an american, all of my friends and family are watching the world cup. we're just not as purely insane about it as the rest of the world.
2. your question isn't a question, you're just trying to make it sound like americans are oblivious to the rest of the world. which some are. but not all of us...
3. baseball,(gridiron) football, and basketball are all just as much sports as football/soccer. I don't see why the rest of the world is so butthurt just because we were innovative enough to come up with 3 national pastimes.. YES we play soccer/football, YES some of us like it, but not all. For someone who sounds prejudiced towards the USA for being ignorant, you're sounding pretty ignorant yourself.|||No I think the World cup is really the world cup of association football, baseball is not rounders, armor and helmets are for protection (wearing protection is never, ever a dumb choice, remember that kids) and 7 feet 4 people aren't freaks. They are humans just like you and I.
Alistair, below, is wrong about baseball. Google it.|||Do you "realise" you cant spell? And just because soccer (football as you lobsterbacks call it) is the only sport your God-forsaken country can compete with us in, doesn't mean you need to bash the sports that we play. And do you realize basketball, and baseball are in the olympics? And honestly, if you don't live here, don't open your mouth. You have no right to judge a country you don't know a Fu*k about, except for that they are the only superpower (a role we proudly took from you after WW2 :) :) hahahahahahaha) and do you realize that we tied your cocky soccer (football) team? Suck my d*ck|||LOLOL
I literally just described their sports the same as you only in another question
*EDIT* Btw...omfg Eric C are you stupid? Don't you "realise" that you are speaking the English language and THAT is how you spell "realise" in ENGLISH. Americans are the ones who changed it to "realize" so actually YOU are wrong. Learn to speak and spell the language correctly before you have a go at others|||anyone can say football is just men running around passing in a triangle and always flopping, as much as i love the sport... its true and fairly easy to pick out faults
so really, don't disrespect a sport..|||Does every non-American think they know everything and that all Americans know nothing?
I feel sorry for your family...|||You can pick out faults in any sport. That's exactly what you're asking for with this question.|||the world cup is everyone, the USA only play there other crappy sports by themselves|||Yea except the USA are the only country in the world that give a toss about baseball.|||the yanks are on a high,its been a while since they won something or even drew even
give them a break or they will start,killing english soldiers with there friendly fire|||Because.|||I believe they are busy munching off to pizza and other fatty food.|||World Cup is better|||Yes.|||What is your point?|||your mom.|||you brits are still mad you couldnt beat us i see? hhaaahahhahahah|||It's not that we don't know - it's that we don't care.
How to register a team at any Football Association (10 Points)?
So, I've collected more than 15 players. We made a team. We will still make t-shirts and rent a field for training and matches. I'm just wondering how can a team register at any football association, generally I mean.
And what is the minimum age of the coach? thanks|||Many adult leagues are sanctioned under the United States Adult Soccer Association via state associations. Many youth leagues are sanctioned by either US Youth Soccer or the American Youth Soccer Organization via state associations.
Do a web search to locate your states soccer association website, for example "Indiana state soccer association". If your team is composed of players under 20 years of age, then search for "Wyoming youth soccer".
Once you have located the correct site for your team, you will need to search the site for affiliated leagues in your area or try to contact them for current information. Some state sites are not kept up to date real well.
Coaching requirements will vary by league and age, so once you locate a league you will have to contact them for those specifics.
And what is the minimum age of the coach? thanks|||Many adult leagues are sanctioned under the United States Adult Soccer Association via state associations. Many youth leagues are sanctioned by either US Youth Soccer or the American Youth Soccer Organization via state associations.
Do a web search to locate your states soccer association website, for example "Indiana state soccer association". If your team is composed of players under 20 years of age, then search for "Wyoming youth soccer".
Once you have located the correct site for your team, you will need to search the site for affiliated leagues in your area or try to contact them for current information. Some state sites are not kept up to date real well.
Coaching requirements will vary by league and age, so once you locate a league you will have to contact them for those specifics.
Why is a communist in charge of England's Football Association?
In 1970 Lord Triesman joined the Communist Party and he stayed in that party until the winter of 1976/1977, then rejoined the Labour party in 1977. He is the one who has done his best to humiliate our great legendary footballer , Gary Lineker? Is this evidence of the sinister tentacles of English politics into everything, even football? Is this typical Big Brother English politics? Lord Triesman has just resigned from running the Football Association after his communist corruption exposed. Why was it all hushed up?|||What ??????? . And who on earth rates Garly Lineker as a legendary footballer . We are just not good enough on the world stage and the sooner we realise this we may start performing better .|||because you touch yourself at night|||sing sing africa !
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sing sing africa
oww yeaa yee africa ! ^_^
rofl
all the best
MR ANFIELD ACES
~ " the peoples choice " ~
Which current association football teams are the most violent?
Which current national association football team is the most violent? Club team? Individual players?
Thanks!|||Almost all football clubs in Indonesia Super League and it getting worse on the lower leagues.
Can't believe it? Then you should come here and watch our league. Here players can tackle from behind, spitting, kicking and hit opponents, yelling and even pushing at the ref! Guess what they get for it? Just a yellow card!!! And even sometimes they just get a warning for that!!!
No wonder our national team often got cards on their international match.
Shame about it, though :(|||Manchester United
Thanks!|||Almost all football clubs in Indonesia Super League and it getting worse on the lower leagues.
Can't believe it? Then you should come here and watch our league. Here players can tackle from behind, spitting, kicking and hit opponents, yelling and even pushing at the ref! Guess what they get for it? Just a yellow card!!! And even sometimes they just get a warning for that!!!
No wonder our national team often got cards on their international match.
Shame about it, though :(|||Manchester United
What does 'Association' in Association Football Refer To?
In an effort to try and define all the different codes of football, it occurred to me that I didn't know what 'Association' refers to (in Soccer/Football, depending on where you come from).
Any idea what the association was?|||The word Association was first used buy the English when they started on official football league in the 1800's. The term 'soccer' is actually an english term when they abbreviated Association football to Assoc. football and then to Soc Football and eventually shortened again to just soccer. By definition assosiation simply means 'an organization of people with a common purpose and having a formal structure'. So, basically when England put together a official competion, the football league became known as the Football Association.
Any idea what the association was?|||The word Association was first used buy the English when they started on official football league in the 1800's. The term 'soccer' is actually an english term when they abbreviated Association football to Assoc. football and then to Soc Football and eventually shortened again to just soccer. By definition assosiation simply means 'an organization of people with a common purpose and having a formal structure'. So, basically when England put together a official competion, the football league became known as the Football Association.
What are all the different competitions within Association Football?
I'm starting to get into Association Football. I've been doing some research on wikipedia.org and so far I have learned that there are six confederations. There's a Confederation of Africa, Confederation of Asia, Confederation of Europe, Confederation of North, Central America, and the Caribbean, Confederation of Oceania, and Confederation of South America.
Within each confederation are nations. Each nation has its own Football Association that controls its own football clubs and national football team.
The only competition that I'm familiar with is the FIFA World Cup, which consists of 32 national football teams that compete during a four week period, which happens every four years.
So my question is, what are alll the different competitions within Association Football besides the FIFA World Cup?|||Well, there are continental competitions, too. In Europe there's the European Championship, called EURO, taking place every four years (in even years that have no World Cup). There are also the Asian Cup, the African Cup of Nations, the Copa America (South America), The Gold Cup (North America) and the Nations Cup (Oceania) happening around the same time. Winners of those competitions are entitled to play in the FIFA Confederations Cup, taking place in the year after the last continental competitions and before the next World Cup.
In the two years leading up to those competitions, every continental association determines the particpants of those tournaments by having all member states play a number of qualifiers. At the moment, for example, qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2010 is entering its final phase.
Club football has a more avid following, though, especially in Europe. Players "belong" to clubs and only play in the national team if they are called up. Every country has a league system and a variety of national cups. The best teams of each country are also eligible to play in continental club competitions like the Champions League and the Europa League in Europe and the Copa Libertadores in South America. There is also a lot of qualifying for this.
It's all very complicated to explain, really. Maybe it becomes a bit clearer if I explain it from a player's view. Let's take Steven Gerrard. He plays for Liverpool FC in England, and he is usually also called up to play for his country England's national side.
In a normal season, Steven will compete in the following competitions with Liverpool FC:
- Premier League (highest English club league)
- FA Cup (most important English cup competition)
- League Cup (second most important English cup competition)
- a couple of other small local cups if his team takes an interest
- Champions League (most important European competition)
Depending on how well his club did in the previous season, he might also participate with Liverpool in:
- The Community Shield (Premier League winner versus FA Cup winner)
- Champions League qualification
- Europa League (second most important European competition)
- Club World Cup (tournament of each continent's club competition winners)
With England, if called up, he will participate in:
- various friendly games so the team, made up of many different players from many different clubs, develops a sense of unity
- World Cup qualification
- the World Cup (if England qualify)
In Europe, a normal season goes from August/September to May/June. All those tournaments and competitions are usually all happening at the same time, hitting their crucial stages and coming to an end in May/June. For example, a team might play a league game on Saturday, a qualifier for the Champions League on Wednesday and an FA Cup game the Saturday after that. Only the World Cup and the other national team competitions are held in the summer after the league season.
I'm sorry for being so very confusing, maybe you should do a bit more wikipedia research at your own pace to try and make sense of it. Beware, though: once you get involved in this crap, you'll never be able to stop caring. ;-)
Within each confederation are nations. Each nation has its own Football Association that controls its own football clubs and national football team.
The only competition that I'm familiar with is the FIFA World Cup, which consists of 32 national football teams that compete during a four week period, which happens every four years.
So my question is, what are alll the different competitions within Association Football besides the FIFA World Cup?|||Well, there are continental competitions, too. In Europe there's the European Championship, called EURO, taking place every four years (in even years that have no World Cup). There are also the Asian Cup, the African Cup of Nations, the Copa America (South America), The Gold Cup (North America) and the Nations Cup (Oceania) happening around the same time. Winners of those competitions are entitled to play in the FIFA Confederations Cup, taking place in the year after the last continental competitions and before the next World Cup.
In the two years leading up to those competitions, every continental association determines the particpants of those tournaments by having all member states play a number of qualifiers. At the moment, for example, qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2010 is entering its final phase.
Club football has a more avid following, though, especially in Europe. Players "belong" to clubs and only play in the national team if they are called up. Every country has a league system and a variety of national cups. The best teams of each country are also eligible to play in continental club competitions like the Champions League and the Europa League in Europe and the Copa Libertadores in South America. There is also a lot of qualifying for this.
It's all very complicated to explain, really. Maybe it becomes a bit clearer if I explain it from a player's view. Let's take Steven Gerrard. He plays for Liverpool FC in England, and he is usually also called up to play for his country England's national side.
In a normal season, Steven will compete in the following competitions with Liverpool FC:
- Premier League (highest English club league)
- FA Cup (most important English cup competition)
- League Cup (second most important English cup competition)
- a couple of other small local cups if his team takes an interest
- Champions League (most important European competition)
Depending on how well his club did in the previous season, he might also participate with Liverpool in:
- The Community Shield (Premier League winner versus FA Cup winner)
- Champions League qualification
- Europa League (second most important European competition)
- Club World Cup (tournament of each continent's club competition winners)
With England, if called up, he will participate in:
- various friendly games so the team, made up of many different players from many different clubs, develops a sense of unity
- World Cup qualification
- the World Cup (if England qualify)
In Europe, a normal season goes from August/September to May/June. All those tournaments and competitions are usually all happening at the same time, hitting their crucial stages and coming to an end in May/June. For example, a team might play a league game on Saturday, a qualifier for the Champions League on Wednesday and an FA Cup game the Saturday after that. Only the World Cup and the other national team competitions are held in the summer after the league season.
I'm sorry for being so very confusing, maybe you should do a bit more wikipedia research at your own pace to try and make sense of it. Beware, though: once you get involved in this crap, you'll never be able to stop caring. ;-)
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