Sefton JFL U7 24/25 Rules

 

To request the transfer of a player, clubs should follow the Transfer Process, through FA 

Whole Game System. 

 

Any team who fails to fulfil a fixture without prior consent from the league will forfeit the 

fixture and incur the appropriate fine, with the points being awarded to the opposing team. 

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Game Time - All matches are 45 minutes long with one half time at 22.5 minutes.

 

At every match both teams MUST have a team sheet (printed or digital) and Player photo / 

ID cards (printed or digital) for all players registered in their team.

 

Team coaches participating in any game should be the registered person on the whole game system and have the relevant safeguarding & DBS quals. We recommend that every team has 2 nominated and registered coaches.

 

The League will provide all match balls.

 

Every team MUST have a first aid kit.

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In accordance with the second year of The FA trial into heading in youth football, heading 

will not be permitted at all matches at U7 – U10. 

 

Manager/Coaches and Players to remain in technical areas (unless subs are warming-up). 

 

Parents/spectators to be opposite side of pitch from technical areas (unless avoidable) and 

never stood behind/to the side of the goal. 

 

Respect barrier / additional line or cones to be in place on the spectators’ side. 

 

Players, Coaches and Parents to observe the Sefton JFL Code of Conduct at all times. 

 

Consent to alter details of a fixture e.g. KO time will be given in extreme circumstances but must be emailed to enquiries@seftonjfl.co.uk.

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Kick-off times are between 9am-1pm.