frequently asked question

In the 2022/23 season, the FA conducted a youth football heading trial, which was introduced in matches across U12 level and below.

60 leagues across England signed up to take part in the trial and the FA have confirmed that they will be extending the trial for a second year for the 2023/24 season for those County FA and Leagues that have committed to adopt this rule. 

I can confirm that the Selby & District Football League has not committed to this trial for the 2023/24 season and therefore heading of the ball is not seen as a punishable offence during games.

Here is a link to the latest guidance provided by the FA relating to heading.

As and when The FA releases further updates on the Youth Heading Trial we will act accordingly as a league, here is the latest post published on 03 May 2023.

We as a league are fully aligned and committed to The FA rules and regulations and will of course act accordingly should there be any further guidance or rule changes related to this subject. 

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Selby District Junior Football League wants to ensure that football is an inclusive and safe place to play football.

• REPORT Discrimination
• REPORT a Match Official
• REPORT Safeguarding Poor Practice
• REPORT Discipline (Non Registered Referee)

https://www.westridingfa.com/report

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You can now affiliate your club online through the Whole Game System (WGS).

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We received many questions throughout the season relating to the Player Registration process.

You complete player registrations online through the Whole Game System (WGS).

Below is a list of common functionality and knowledge base articles to help guide you through the process

• Searching for Players
• Player Photographs
• Adding/Editing Players Details
• Registering a Player
• Transfers & Dual Registrations
• Player Consent
• Squad lists & Exports
• Detaching Players From Your Club
• How To Use The Pending Actions Page

Player Registration Window

U12 - U18. A Player may not be registered for a Club nor transferred to another Club in the Competition after 28^th February of the relevant season concerned except by special permission of the Management Committee.

U7 - U11. The above rule does not apply to the mini soccer age groups U7 to U11.