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Tag: FAW

Sin bins to be rolled-out across grassroots football in Wales from next season

Wednesday, April 3, 2024Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Sin bins, will be rolled-out across grassroots senior and youth football starting from next season, following a successful trial.

Council to introduce new artificial pitch booking policy this summer

Wednesday, February 21, 2024Thursday, February 22, 2024

Caerphilly County Borough Council has announced a new booking system for its artificial sports pitches, which will now prioritise teams in the top divisions of their sport.

Summer football league: Mixed responses to a trial from clubs across Caerphilly

Tuesday, February 20, 2024Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Caerphilly Observer spoke to three football clubs who have all struggled to get games played due to bad weather over the years.

“Game-changing”: Football club awarded nearly £29,000 to improve facilities

Wednesday, January 31, 2024Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Treowen Stars FC have been announced as one of the 64 clubs across Wales to receive grant funding to improve their facilities.

Fury over fixtures: Cup champs considered withdrawing after schedule mix-up

Wednesday, December 6, 2023Thursday, December 7, 2023

Both Trethomas Bluebirds and Risca United were drawn away in round five of the tournament, which was initially due to be played on Saturday January 20.

Risca United edge past Morriston Town in the Amateur Trophy

Monday, November 27, 2023Monday, November 27, 2023

Risca United edged past Morriston Town 2-1 in a come from behind victory to secure their place in the next round of the FAW Amateur Trophy.

Sports clubs can claim up to £2,000 from new council fund

Monday, November 27, 2023Monday, November 27, 2023

As much as £200,000 has been set aside over the next year for sports clubs who wish to improve their facilities.

Potential derby lined-up after fourth round of FAW Amateur Trophy draw

Thursday, November 2, 2023Thursday, November 2, 2023

There could be as many as four sides from Caerphilly County Borough in the fourth round of the FAW Amateur Trophy.

What is it like to be a football referee in 2023?

Wednesday, November 1, 2023Wednesday, November 1, 2023

The FAW recently revealed one in four referees have experienced physical abuse, while a further 88% have suffered verbal abuse.

Knockout: Punches thrown as Afan United send ten-man Caerphilly Athletic home from cup

Monday, October 23, 2023Monday, October 23, 2023

Caerphilly Athletic have been unexpectedly knocked-out of the league cup by Afan United, who play two divisions below the South Wales Alliance League Premier Division side.

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