JOIN THE YEL

THE East Midlands youth league for U7s to U14s

AWARD WINNING FA NATIONAL GRASSROOTS LEAGUE OF THE YEAR

WE’VE GOT YOUR TEAM COVERED

Nottinghamshire based league covering parts of Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Lincolnshire – we’ve got your team covered!

YEL – Regionalised football across the East Midlands for your team.

Applications for for season 2026-27 U10-U14 are CLOSED

Applications for November intake U7-U9 NOW OPEN

– 3v3 and 5v5 results are closely monitored and groups regularly updated to ensure close competitive games for all to enjoy

– Home and away fixtures format for all age groups – U7s to U14s

– Matches organised virtually every weekend throughout the season – no wondering when your next game is

…youth football at its best

DEADLINES FOR NEWLY APPROVED AND EXISTING YEL MEMBER CLUBS

Applications for new U10-U14 teams from clubs newly approved at the June 2026 AGM & existing YEL member clubs will be accepted until 1st July 2026


Applications for new U10 to U14 teams from clubs newly approved at the June 2026 AGM & existing YEL member clubs will still be considered after the 1st July deadline but acceptance will not be guaranteed

Applications for new U7 to U9 teams from clubs, newly approved at the June 2026 AGM,  and existing YEL member clubs will be accepted in three intakes

Intake 1: 24th July – Deadline for applications to be submitted onto Scoreline for September 2026 start

Intake 2: 16th October – Deadline for applications to be submitted here for November 2026 start

Intake 3: 10th December – Deadline for applications to be submitted for Jan 2027 start

– Creating special memories for players, parents and managers at our twice yearly presentation days at prestigious East Midlands locations

…youth football at its best

– YEL Saturday and YEL Sunday leagues available for all age groups – the choice is yours or, better still, why not play both days?

– Qualified referees for 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11 – wherever possible

– Strong Discipline and Respect Policy to make the playing environment as safe and enjoyable as possible for all participants

…youth football at its best

COST OF JOINING THE YEL

League fees for joining either YEL Saturday or YEL Sunday Leagues season 2026/27 are as follows:

3v3 (U7) & 5v5 (U8 & U9) – £111 per team
7v7 U10 & U11 – £125 per team
U12 & U13 – £144 per team
U14 – £163 per team

These inclusive league fees – see terms below – will be issued on application (from June 1st onwards) and are payable no later than 24th July.

  • The fees for all teams wishing to join the Winter league, MUST be paid in full by 24th July in order for the team to be allowed to compete – other criteria must also be met by this date
  • The fees cover entry team entry into both seasons – Winter & Spring leagues (No refunds for any team that does not take part in the post Christmas Spring season). The full fees are applicable to all teams regardless of when they join during the season
  • The fees cover entry into the 7v7, 9v9 and 11v11 Cup competitions (a separate ‘one off’ charge may be made for any YEL organised festivals as these are voluntary additional events)
  • The fees include all player registrations and transfer fees

There are no additional payments in order for teams to play football in the YEL other than the following:

  • Payments to qualified referees on match days which are paid by the home team
  • Possible exceptional circumstance payments where 3G surfaces are used by the league to complete a season or cup games if competition is behind – shared cost between teams – OR where highlighted in the rules and regulations.
  • YEL Awards – payments for attendees and their guests at the YEL Awards ceremonies at hired venues for Champions and Runners-Up. Payment per attendee.
  • Entry charge for spectators at YEL Cup Finals to support the host club in staging the event

– Innovative TWO seasons in one! – Winter & Spring league (promotion and relegation) – giving more opportunities for players to enjoy success

– Over 60 ability based Cup competitions across the U10 to U14 age groups to give every player the opportunity to taste success and play in a Cup Final!

…youth football at its best

NEW CLUBS & TEAMS INFORMATION

All new clubs and teams applying for membership of YEL (Saturday) and YEL (Sunday) 2026-27 season will need to be voted in at the YEL AGM which is scheduled for Thursday 11th June 2026. APPLICATIONS FROM NEW CLUBS FOR THIS SEASON ARE NOW OPEN