See some of the country’s best football coaches demonstrate a series of imaginative drills for you to use at grass roots level - whether you coach U8’s or adults, you’ll see some great sessions guaranteed to motivate and inspire you.
From the Main Arena through the Coaching Arena and into the Grass Roots Football Theatre, The Grass Roots Football Show is the only place you can hear such an impressive array of top practitioners, providing solutions for the many issues facing grass roots managers and coaches.
A day at The Grass Roots Football Show is the ultimate football experience. Make sure you bring your trainers and take part in one of the hundreds of coaching sessions taking place over three exciting days. In addition show off your silky skills on EA Sports’ FIFA 10, have your photo taken with one of the many famous football people attending the show or simply shop for the latest in coaching, training and playing equipment and apparel.
Visitor Information
Please select one of the links below for more information about The Grass Roots Football Show 2011.
Venue, Dates and Opening Times
Cash Points
Catering
Child Policy
Cloakrooms
Directions
Disabled Parking and Access
Families and Groups
First Aid
Information
Lost Property
Parking
Participation in Activities
Photography/Filming
Special Needs
What’s on and Where
Where to Stay
Ticket Terms and Conditions
Venue, Dates and Opening Times
Halls 6 and 20, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
Friday 3rd June, 09.30 - 17.00
Saturday 4th June, 09.30 - 17.00
Sunday 5th June, 09.30 - 17.00
Cash Points
There are 5 fee paying cash points in close proximity to Halls 6 and 20, 2 opposite Hall 8, 2 by Hall 6 and 1 by Hall 18 (click here to download a plan of the NEC Atrium). There is a Natwest (free) cash point located in the piazza by the entrance to Hall 4.
Catering
There are numerous catering facilities in Halls 6 and 20 and throughout the NEC.
Child Policy
All children must be accompanied and supervised by responsible adults. Where parents are not personally attending the event with their children, parents must be satisfied that their children will be accompanied and adequately supervised by responsible adults acting on their behalf at all times. Parents/carers should write their mobile telephone number on wristlets available for children when entering the event. Lost children should be reported immediately to the nearest security guard.
Cloakrooms
Items can be left at the cloakrooms adjacent to Hall 20 during show opening times. Items are charged at £1 per item.
Directions
The Grass Roots Football Show is held in Halls 6 and 20 at the NEC, Birmingham. Birmingham International train station is located at the NEC and 10 minutes indoor walk away from the show. For road directions and maps please visit www.thenec.co.uk/travel.
Disabled Parking and Access
For vehicles displaying blue badges parking at the NEC is free of charge. There are allocated disabled parking areas near the NEC main entrance and the general car parks are serviced by a DDA compliant shuttle bus service.
Families and Groups
Pre-arrange a meeting point and exchange mobile phone numbers in case you are split up. Agree on a time and a place to meet up at the end of your visit. Children should be supervised by a responsible adult at all times. Lost children should be reported to a security guard immediately.
First Aid
For first aid please contact a member of the security team or event organisers. The Medical Centres are located by Atrium entrance 2, opposite Hall 8, and by Hall 5 next to the Visitor and Business Centre. Requests for ambulances must go via the security team to ensure the quickest access to venue.
There is an Information point located by the Hall 20 main entrance and by the Hall 9 main entrance.
Lost Property
Lost property is handled by the NEC Security Office located in the Atrium near to Hall 20. This office can be contacted on 0121 767 3883.
Parking
Car Parking is available for £8 and is in N2-N7. Car parks are serviced by free shuttle buses. Parking can be pre-booked upon booking your ticket. Shuttle buses run to and from the Atrium immediately outside Hall 20.
Participation
in Activities
Please note that there are no changing facilities at the event so come prepared. Trainers are suitable footwear for all activities. All persons participating in activities do so at their own risk. Please do not take part if you suffer from any significant medical conditions. Grassroots Football Live Limited, their staff, agents and suppliers can not be held responsible for any loss, injury or damage suffered to participants when taking part in activities.
Photography/Filming
By entering the event members of the public irrevocably consent to their image being taken by the official filming/photographers and for that image to be used by Grassroots Football Live Limited in marketing and promotional materials. Visitors to the event are not permitted to film any seminars and sessions taking place in the official theatres/arenas. Anyone taking photos must have a valid reason for doing so and have gained permission from the person/persons being photographed. The event organisers reserve the right to question anyone taking photographs. If you have any concerns regarding a person filming/ taking photographs please speak to an event organiser or security guard immediately.
Special Needs
The NEC has been purposefully designed to allow unrestricted access for disabled visitors. Guide dogs are welcome at the NEC. Animals (except for guide dogs) are not admitted. For more information please visit www.thenec.co.uk/planningavisit/disabledvisitors.
What’s On and Where
Check the What’s On page before you go for the latest information. Pick up a Show Programme from the Information Desk (immediately in front of the show entrance). The Show Programme contains full listings of what’s on along with an up-to-date floorplan.
Where to Stay
The preferred hotel of The Grass Roots Football Show is The Premier Inn, Birmingham NEC. Click here for details.
Call the hotel direct on 0121 767 6800 and mention GRASS ROOTS FOOTBALL to get the special rate of £48 per night.
Ticket Terms
and Conditions
Tickets are valid for all three show days, as stated on the ticket. Where applicable, details must be completed to validate tickets. Tickets must be exchanged on point of entry for a wristband. Re-admittance will only be permitted with an unbroken wristband. Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult.