Grassroots football is regarded as an important sector of the game as it caters for numerous youngsters who seek to flourish their talent in football. UEFA encourages initiatives by its member associations to further promulgate the game at its base level. A significant event in this respect is UEFA Grassroots Day during which different European federations hold activities to mark the occasion.

The Malta Football Association obliged when a special ceremony was held to provide further evidence that our association is toeing UEFA’s line of sowing the seeds in this fundamental area of youth football.

This summer the Luqa St.Andrew’s FC YN will be holding the Summer Football Camp. The training camp is open to all children, boys and girls, whether they are currently registered with Luqa YN or not. Sessions will be held once a week in the evenings.

Birkirkara won the Under-16 Girls’ Knock-Out after defeating champions Pembroke Athleta 4-2 after extra-time on Sunday.

In the semi-finals, Birkirkara defeated Kirkop United 2-0 while Pembroke beat Mosta 1-0.

The Hamrun Nursery will be celebrating its 25th anniversary in the best possible manner as one of the best football nurseries on the island in terms of training facilities, coaching staff and organisation. The positive results obtained by all teams during this season goes a long way to prove this.

Playing in front of one of the biggest attendances ever for a Youth FA league match, the Hamrun Under 17s managed to beat St Patrick in their last match to lift the Section A title.

The Sliema Wanderers Youth Football nursery is receiving applications from qualified coaches and other helpers who wish to form part of the Nursery’s technical staff for next season.

Those wishing to apply need to fill up an online application on the Nursery’s website www.sliemawfn.com or by contacting the Nursery office in the evening on 20995099 for further details. Closing date is the 27th May.