This Update has SEVEN important messages this week which we would ask you to please read.
SMS text – how to report scores
Stay off the pitch!
Match returns – completely separate to SMS text results – both need completing
Maximum number of substitutes at YEL games
Play safe weekend – Sat 28th & Sun 29th September
U11s-U14s ONLY – October half term games 19th/20th & 26th/27th Oct and/or 2nd/3rd Nov
Team sheets and ID checks
SMS Text – how to report scores
Scores should be submitted straight away (max 3 hours after the advertised kick off time on Full-Time)
DO NOT enter half time score
DO NOT do live goals on matchday app
AGREE FINAL SCORE WITH OPPOSITION before texting the result by SMS
Only report the score via SMS text (nothing else)
If you do not receive the SMS text, email the YEL Office with your team name, age group and playing day – yel@live.co.uk – (club will need to ensure your details are in WGS with a mobile number)
Last week 50 result errors which all had to be checked manually!
CORRECT WAYS TO REPORT A SCORE BY SMS TEXT – just the score or short codes with score and hyphen (NOT ‘v’) MUST BE HOME TEAM SCORE FIRST, THEN AWAY TEAM SCORE
0-3
MS06 2-5 WW24
Mp10 3-1 ey17
EXAMPLES OF TEXTS CREATING ERROR MESSAGES (DO NOT USE ANY OF THESE STYLES)
H 3 – 1 A
H 2 – A 3
H – A 0 – 2
3v0
Stay off the pitch!
Seriously cannot believe we are having to write this and explain this in such basic terms and pictorially. Apologies in advance to those managers/coaches who know and abide by the rules and stay off the pitch during the game.
To be very clear, no one other than the players and referee can cross the white line on the edge of the pitch. The only exception to this is if there is an injury and the referee invites you onto the pitch. Other than that, stay off!
There is absolutely no reason as to why any coaches/managers feel they have the right to stand, sometimes up to 3m, onto the pitch. You don’t! Stay off! You are not an active participant in the game.
Match Returns – completely separate to SMS text result – BOTH need completing
We are now into the new season and all teams should be completing match returns on Full-Time. Notice has been given to everyone in these weekly Updates and in the weekly incomplete match reports emails that come out from the league.
If you are still unsure if you are completing them correctly, read the step by step ‘Basic guide to running a YEL Team’ found in the Useful information for coaches section on YELonline.com
https://yelonline.com/managers-and-coaches-useful-information/
DO make sure you complete the match return by logging into Full-Time
DO make sure you complete all sections
DO make sure you ONLY list the players who started in the ‘started’ section; list the players who started as subs and came on in the ‘subs used section’ (There should be no entries in the ‘subs unused’ section as all children who attend games should play at some stage)
DO ensure the return is completed within 24 hours of the advertised kick off time (League Regulation 3C)
DO NOT use MatchDay app to complete your match return. It’s poor reliability is well known and has been widely advertised by the YEL. We’ll not accept this as a valid reason for an incomplete match return
Maximum number of substitutes at YEL games
Can we remind all teams of the rules. This is not the Premier League – you can’t take more than the maximum number specified below. This rule applies to ALL YEL organised matches – Friendly, League and Cup games. Teams reported for using more than the max no. of subs will be referred to YEL Discipline
U7/U8 – 5 substitutes
U9/U10 – 7 substitutes
U11/U12 – 5 substitutes
U13/U14 – 5 substitutes
Play Safe Weekend – Sat 28th & Sun 29th September
Message from The FA
Play Safe’s biggest weekend yet is getting nearer
As a Club Official, you play a key role in keeping children safe in football. That’s why we’re sharing these free resources with you ahead of the Play Safe weekend 2024, on 28th and 29th September.
During the play safe weekend, all of football will unite in support of safeguarding and creating a safer game for everyone, everywhere, every time.
We hope you are one of the many clubs already signed up, if you are yet to collect your free Play Safe pack click below:
DOWNLOAD PLAY SAFE PACK
https://playsafe.teamgrassroots.co.uk/product/playsafe-pack/?sc_src=email_5322413&sc_lid=525525647&sc_uid=jO2v3XjB0b&sc_llid=41456
This year we want to hear from you – let’s get football talking
We want you to share your ideas that make a difference. Tell us what you do to help make the game safer. Tell us about the role you play to help keep grassroots football safe.
All we need is a simple video shot on a phone. Your message could reach thousands on England Football and The FA websites and social media.
Click below to download the filming guide, it’s got a link to submit video content with your consent form.
DOWNLOAD FILMING GUIDE
https://link.service.thefa.com/custloads/799214872/md_983759.pdf?sc_src=email_5322413&sc_lid=525525651&sc_uid=jO2v3XjB0b&sc_llid=41456
Your Play Safe logo seen by thousands
Plus, for a chance to be in this year’s campaign video, send us pictures or videos of the Play Safe logo in action around your club/venue.
If you haven’t already claimed your Play Safe merchandise or accessed the digital pack, you can get it all here.
Know your role in safeguarding – video insights
Take a look at the first of a set of new videos that highlight how key roles are carrying out their safeguarding responsibilities.
Click below and consider how you could use these videos at your club.
By sending in your videos, your ideas and safeguarding activities can be shared across the game.
Thank you for playing your part in promoting Play Safe.
U11s-U14s ONLY – October half term games 19th/20th & 26th/27th Oct and/or 2nd/3rd Nov
The league does not normally set games during half term. (There are a handful of rearranged league games) If your team is available and you want a game 19th/20th & 26th/27th October and/or 2nd/3rd November, we are happy to arrange a fixture. All you need to do is add your availability to Scoreline. DO NOT EMAIL THE OFFICE. Updating Scoreline is the ONLY way to advise us that you are available. MUST BE UPDATED NO LATER THAN 10PM MONDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER. Any issues with accessing Scoreline, contact the YEL Office for assistance.
Process:
- Check availability with your players first. If you are NOT available, you do not need to do anything. If you ARE available continue to 2.
- Log into Scoreline
- Click ‘Availability’ in the left hand menu
- Once the calendar has opened, click the date (your playing day Sat/Sun)
- Click the blue wording at the top of the date box
- When page opens, click the drop down box and select ‘available’
- Click ‘Save’
- Repeat for next date if you are available.
Team sheets & ID checks
As we are in the early days of September we appreciate people are getting used to the return to football. In light of this we have been very lenient and not issued any fines for not completing ID checks or giving team sheets to the official referees.
Team sheets have to be given to the referee before the start of the game IF there is an officially appointed YEL referee.
Our referees are required to complete reports on every YEL game they officiate so we will know if teams have failed to do ID checks/provide team sheets. This is a League Rule/Regulation, voted in at the AGM. There is no excuse for this as the need for ID checks and team sheets has been heavily advertised in the weeks leading up to the season start date.
Our role, as league administrators, is to apply the rules as approved. Please be aware that fines for not adhering to the League Rules/Regulations will start to be issued shortly. Those teams that have not been doing this will know who they are. Please do not be surprised if your Treasurer/Club secretary makes contact having received a fine asking the question why the rules are not being followed.
EXPLANATION OF HOW AN ID CHECK IS DONE – At the game, you should have your printed ID sheet of players/photos downloaded from Whole Game System. Before the match, go to your opposition manager and exchange sheets. Call in the players from both teams. Call out the names of the opposition players on the sheet in front of you whilst the opposition manger does the same for your players. Exchange sheets back. If any players are not on the list THEY CANNOT PLAY as the are not league registered. This applies to YEL organised friendlies, league matches and cup games. Any issues, call the YEL Hotline – number at the bottom of the Update
YEL Game Day hotline
If you have any issues or on the day queries relating to your game only, you can contact the YEL Game Day Hotline number for advice.
07510 305354
Available between 9.30am and 12.30pm on Sat/Sun
ONLY AVAILABLE FOR ON THE DAY MATCH RELATED ENQUIRIES – no other issues will be discussed.
Contacting the YEL
If you email the YEL OFFICE – yel@live.co.uk – please ensure you state the team name, age group and playing day so we can quickly deal with the enquiry
Rob Harwood CEO
YEL OFFICE