CDFA is promoting and developing the game of football in Coimbatore over 75years and is
affiliated to the Tamil Nadu Football Association which is the Parent body. Presently
the Coimbatore District Football Association is under the leadership of elected
President Prof Dr Ajeet Kumar Lal Mohan and elected Secretary Mr.T. Krishnamurthy along
with other elected members It represents the players, referees and coaches in TFA and
AIFF.
It spearheads the sports movement covering all areas pertaining to the promotion and
development of game Football in the Coimbatore District through the development of
proper and quality sports, providing facilities and programmes related to youth welfare.
Apart from these, it takes up activities to bring in latest technologies and innovations
in football in order to provide that winning edge to all Football players of Coimbatore
District.
In charge of creating awareness among the public regarding the importance of Football,
it also provides facilities for training, grooming of sports persons to meet
international benchmarks and programmes related to youth welfare.
It conducts periodical competitions, leagues among the Football clubs in Coimbatore and
to the Schools and Colleges Men and Women in the District of Coimbatore.
Football is growing by leaps and bounds in Coimbatore. Besides conducting football
events for men and women and children of various age categories, CDFA has also been
concentrating on the development of coaches, by organizing the different AIFF and AFC
licensing courses, grassroots development programs, referees’ classes and many other
football-related initiatives.
DFA Objects
To improve and popularize the game of football constantly and promote it throughout
the District in the light of its unifying, educational, cultural and humanitarians
values, particularly through youth and development programmes in urban, rural and
remote arears including Schools, Colleges and Universities.
To organize its own Annual Domestic, Inter district and Inter State Competitions.
To enforce the regulations and provisions drawn by TFA
To control every type of football in the district with appropriate steps to prevent
infringement of the Statues, Regulations and Decisions of AIFF, TFA, or of the laws
of the Game.
To prevent all methods or practices which may jeopardize the integrity of matches of
the Competitions or give rise to abuse of Association Football.
To protect the joint interests of its members.
To raise funds, purchase or hold any property and or equipment or any interest in
the same.
To organize children's festival of football and Inter-District and Inter-State
Competitions from time to time.
To manage Inter-District sporting relations connected with all forms of Association
Football.
To do all such acts as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of foregoing
objects and for promoting and developing the game of football.
Objectives
To improve the game of football constantly and promote, regulate and control it
throughout the territory of State in the light of fair play and its unifying,
educational, cultural and humanitarian values, particularly throughouth and
developmental programmes.
To organize competitions in Association Football in all its forms at National and
State levels.
To draw up regulations and provisions and ensure their enforcement.
To protect the interests of its Members.
To prevent any infringement of the Statutes, Regulations, directives and decisions
of FIFA, AFC and AIFF as well as the Laws of the Game and to ensure that these are
also respected by its Members.
To prevent all methods or practices which may jeopardize the integrity of matches or
competitions and give rise to abuse of Association football.
To control and supervise all friendly football matches of all forms played
throughout the State.
To manage national sporting relations connected with Association football in all its
forms.
To raise funds, purchase or hold anu property, equipment or any interest in the
same.
To host competitions at National and other levels.
To organize Children's Festival of Football, National and International Competitions
as authorized by the AIFF from time to time.
To act generally in the interest and welfare of Sportspersons, players, Referees,
officials and the public.
To grant scholarships and monetary help to the families of Sportsperson especially
of game of football in distress.
To do all such acts as are incidental of conducive to the implementation of the
foregoing objectives and for promotion and development of the game of football.
About TFA
The TamilNadu Football Association (TFA) is a State Association registered with the
Registrar of Societies Act. TFA is a member of All India Football Federation (AIFF) and
so it is obliged to the Statutes, regulations directives and decisions of AIFF, AFC &
FIFA. TFA is the parent body of 36 District Football Association (DFAs) in Tamil Nadu.
TFA’s motive is to promote & develop the game of football in Tamil Nadu. It believes in
providing opportunities for aspiring players, enhancing coaching standards, and
fostering a vibrant football culture within the state. Through various initiatives and
programs, the GFA aims to create a nurturing environment that encourages participation,
skill development, and excellence in football.
Apart from promoting the sport at the grassroots level, TFA has also been involved in
hosting and supporting regional and national football events. By hosting tournaments and
matches, the state aims to attract more attention to the sport and create a positive
impact on the footballing landscape of the region.
Some of the tournaments conducted by the TFA are Tamil Nadu State League, Vittal Trophy,
Champions Trophy - Universal Cup and TFA Shield. The major leagues in Tamil Nadu happen
in districts like Chennai and Madurai. Chennai district league (Chennai Super League) is
conducted by Chennai Football Association (CFA), and the Madurai district league by
Madurai District Football Association. The Tiruvallur District Football Association
conducted the Don Bosco - Fr. McFerran Trophy All India football tournament sanctioned
by the Tamil Nadu Football Association and All India Football Federation (AIFF)
Member Clubs
A.P.KUMARAN MEMORIAL SPORTS CLUB
ADHYAYANA IPS FOOTBALL CLUB
APCK MEMORIAL OLYMPUS SPORTS CLUB
ASOKA FOOTBALL CLUB
BISHOP APPASAMY COLLEGE SPORTS CLUB
BLOOD REDS FOOTBALL CLUB
CIRS FOOTBAL CLUB
CIT FOOTBALL CLUB
COIMBATORE BAR ASSN FOOTBALL CLUB
COIMBATORE CITY FOOTBALL CLUB
COIMBATORE PUBLIC SCHOOL
CS ACADEMY
DURAISAMY MEMORIAL FOOTBALL CLUB
E.B. RECREATION CLUB
HEROS FOOTBALL CLUB
HINDU MUSLIM CLUB
ILAIGNAR NOOLAGAM FOOTBALL CLUB
JOCOBI CARBON FOOTBALL CLUB
KARUNYA UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL CLUB
KATTOOR RECREATION CLUB
KOVAIPUDUR FOOTBALL CLUB
KRV MEMORIAL FOOTBALL CLUB
M.R.FOOTBALL CLUB
MADUKKARAI RECREATION CLUB
MADUKKARAI UNITED CLUB
NEHRU GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS
NEW VENUS FOOTBALL CLUB
PEELAMEDU FOOTBALL CLUB
PERUR FOOTBALL CLUB
POTHANUR SPORTS CLUB
PPTS POINT PERFECT TRANSCRIPTION SERVICES SPORTS CLUB
