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YEL Update – 23rd January 2026
Here are the FOUR YEL updates for this week:

  • Respect & Safeguarding Update
  • Respect Field Officers Volunteers
  • Fixtures
  • Cancellations

Respect & Safeguarding Update
Thank you to the many clubs, coaches, referees, volunteers and parents who continue to create positive matchday environments for our young players.
The Young Elizabethan League supports the FA Respect Programme and reminds everyone that:

  • Coaches should remain in technical areas
  • Parents and spectators should stay behind the Respect barrier
  • The field of play should not be entered
  • Referees should not be challenged at any time

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Please ensure your club has a named Club Welfare Officer and knows how to report concerns through FA safeguarding routes. If you’re unsure, it’s always okay to ask.

We are looking for volunteers – Respect Field Officers
The YEL are looking for volunteer Respect Field Officers (RFOs) to help promote positive, respectful matchday environments.

RFOs support the FA Respect Programme by being a calm, visible presence and offering friendly reminders around touchline behaviour. This is a supportive role, not an enforcement one.

  • Open to parents, volunteers and club officials
  • No experience required – guidance provided
  • Flexible, occasional commitment
  • £10 per fixture to help cover travel costs

If you’d like to help keep youth football safe, respectful and enjoyable, please fill out our volunteer form.
YEL Voluntary Workforce

Fixtures
Links have been shared with U11-U14 teams through WhatsApp groups and FA full time to confirm their availability for the February half term. The deadline to respond is 10am Monday, after which the league will schedule fixtures next week for those who have made requests.

Cancellations
If your team intends to participate in the February presentation but is worried about a possible conflict with your match schedule, please email Office@yelonline.com by Tuesday. YEL will check the fixtures and decide whether to reschedule or authorize a cancellation.
For any other concerns, reach out to office@yelonline.com, making sure to mention the playing day, your team’s name, and age group in your message. We’re excited to welcome everyone.
YEL Matchday Hotline: 07510 305354
(For urgent matchday safeguarding or Respect concerns only)

Early, calm conversations help resolve most issues quickly and positively.
Thank you for helping keep football safe, respectful and enjoyable for all,

Contacting the YEL

As always any issues please email office@yelonline.com and quote Team Name and Age.
Thanks

YEL Board

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