Durham FA
Durham FA is the official County Football Association for the North East region. County FAs govern grassroots football locally — running youth and adult leagues, registering and developing referees, delivering FA participation programmes, and upholding the safeguarding and coaching standards every affiliated club must meet.
Programmes & participation
Wildcats
FA Wildcats — fun, welcoming weekly football sessions for girls aged 5–11, all about enjoyment, confidence and making friends.
Coach Education
Coach Education — FA coaching courses and CPD for grassroots coaches, from the Introduction to Coaching Football through the UEFA badges.
Disability Football
Disability Football — inclusive sessions and pan-disability teams so players of all abilities can take part.
Getting involved in North East
Whether your child is kicking a ball for the first time or you want to volunteer as a coach or referee, your County FA is the place to start. Contact Durham FA directly through their official website for local session finders, course dates and club affiliation details.
Looking for a club or a ground near you? Browse our youth clubs directory, youth leagues and away-ground guides.
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