{"id":47803,"title":"Rectory Park: The new home of Middlesex FA","description":"The home of grassroots football in Middlesex: We spent the day visiting our friends Middlesex FA at their facility, Rectory Park.","content":"<p><strong>Recently, we spent the day visiting our friends\u00a0<\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.middlesexfa.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>Middlesex FA<\/u><\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0at their brand new state of the art facility, Rectory Park.<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>As well as being the new headquarters of Middlesex FA, the development houses two full size floodlit 3G pitches, a cafe, changing facilities and 120 square metres of community space. Check it out by watching the video below.<\/strong><\/p><div data-youtube-video=\"\"><iframe class=\"youtube\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wovvciuMzj4\"><\/iframe><\/div><p>It was great meeting all of the staff and hearing about their passion for developing the beautiful game, as well as seeing the facility buzzing with activity with sessions for young and old going on throughout the evening.<\/p><p><em>\u201cThe people are the best thing about working at the county FA, being around football people is great! We\u2019re all passionate about what we do and we try to make the most out of it. We try to enjoy the time that we spend here whilst also trying to improve football as well. Working in the football industry and enjoying what you do as well is a massive bonus\u201d\u00a0<\/em><strong>Ian Craig \u2013 Rectory Park Receptionist\/Facilitator<\/strong><\/p><p>Whilst at Rectory Park we met with local club St Panteleimon FC and spoke to them about their recent FA Charter Standard accreditation. More on this soon!<\/p>","urlTitle":"rectory-park-middlesex-fa","url":"\/blog\/rectory-park-middlesex-fa\/","editListUrl":"\/my-blogs","editUrl":"\/my-blogs\/edit\/rectory-park-middlesex-fa\/","fullUrl":"https:\/\/kitlocker.com\/blog\/rectory-park-middlesex-fa\/","featured":false,"published":true,"showOnSitemap":false,"hidden":false,"visibility":null,"createdAt":1743083781,"updatedAt":1749730445,"publishedAt":1749730444,"lastReadAt":null,"division":{"id":356097,"name":"Kitlocker"},"tags":[{"id":3901,"code":"football","name":"Football","url":"\/blog\/tagged\/football\/"}],"metaImage":{"original":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/netw3bsoomopsslqs5t4tkz23gwnqx7zsxu9fqvxnxryzwyh.jpeg","thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/netw3bsoomopsslqs5t4tkz23gwnqx7zsxu9fqvxnxryzwyh.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/netw3bsoomopsslqs5t4tkz23gwnqx7zsxu9fqvxnxryzwyh.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"metaTitle":"Rectory Park: New Home of Middlesex FA","metaDescription":"The home of grassroots football in Middlesex: We spent the day visiting our friends Middlesex FA at their facility, Rectory Park.","keyPhraseCampaignId":null,"series":[],"similarReads":[{"id":46965,"title":"How To Wash Football Shirts","url":"\/blog\/how-to-wash-football-shirts\/","urlTitle":"how-to-wash-football-shirts","division":356097,"description":"We tell you how to wash football shirts in order to keep both the shirt and the printing in good condition. Trust us, we know football shirts!","published":true,"metaImage":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/en0io6diwxwaqem6uqqklzju0dmoiems8a2pdj63v23od8rg.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/en0io6diwxwaqem6uqqklzju0dmoiems8a2pdj63v23od8rg.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"hidden":0},{"id":47604,"title":"Why #PowerUp?","url":"\/blog\/why-powerup\/","urlTitle":"why-powerup","division":356097,"description":"The return of grassroots football is edging closer. Many of you will be thinking about your match kit options for next season.","published":true,"metaImage":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/lpm5e5csenm6ty3c9ybtsc9q6qzxtgwggtxti6f490abipqn.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/lpm5e5csenm6ty3c9ybtsc9q6qzxtgwggtxti6f490abipqn.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"hidden":0},{"id":47607,"title":"Which Variation of Football is Right for You?","url":"\/blog\/which-variation-of-football-is-right-for-you\/","urlTitle":"which-variation-of-football-is-right-for-you","division":356097,"description":"Looking to get back into the beautiful game? Maybe you're completely new to football. Read our guide on the different variations and how to get involved.","published":true,"metaImage":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/dwybizr1ufz9gtxgxkisikdnzfcellmyx6jhxpbeqnrgrevk.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/dwybizr1ufz9gtxgxkisikdnzfcellmyx6jhxpbeqnrgrevk.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"hidden":0}],"labels":[]}