This Update has SIX important messages this week which we would ask you to please read.
July 24th – Very important deadline date
More than four players in/out? Has the level of your team changed significantly?
Deadline for U9-U14 team applications 24th July
Minimum number of players – maximum squad size – Registering players
Minimum facility requirements for a YEL organised game
Wednesday 12th July – TWO MEETINGS – ONE NIGHT! Meeting for Club Officials and New Managers
July 24th -Very important deadline day
A very important deadline by which a number of key milestones need to have been reached in order for clubs/teams to continue their progress towards the start of the season – see highlighted dates in red in the articles.
More than four players in/out? Has the level of your team changed significantly?
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR U12-U14 TEAM MANAGERS. If your team has had a significant number of players leave/join (4 or more) which has strengthened/weakened your team since the end of the 22/23 season, please email the YEL Office with details so we can ensure that we place you in the correct ability based division.
Deadline for U9-U14 team applications 24th July
New team applications – U9-U14 – The deadline for guaranteed inclusion into the 2023/24 season has now passed. We will continue to consider applications for new teams up to 24th July:
1. All teams have an application registered on Scoreline by this date
2. The club/team affiliation is completed by July 24th
These teams will only be accepted if there is space in divisions and the standards are correct for those spaces.
Please get any remaining team apps in ASAP. Work on finalising divisions will happen up until the end of July. No further U9-U14 apps considered after 24th July.
U7-U8 – applications will be taken up to 24th July for guaranteed Sept start subject to club affiliation being completed by 24th July. Applications will continue to be accepted up until early December 2023 with entry confirmed at various points during this period.
Minimum number of players – maximum squad size – Registering players
Every YEL team needs to have the minimum number of players registered on Whole Game System (WGS) by midnight July 24th.
U7/U8 – 5 players
U9/U10 – 7 players
U11/U12 – 9 players
U13/U14 – 11 players
As per YEL Rules/Regulations voted in by the member clubs, the MAXIMUM number of players that can be registered for each squad is as follows:
U7/U8 – unlimited
U9/U10 – 14 players
U11/U12 – 18 players
U13/U14 – 22 players
Please adhere to these rules BEFORE you agree to sign players on as it will be enforced and will only lead to potential disappointment and frustration if not followed.
Please ensure you get your players registered on the system ASAP. Don’t leave it until the last minute as the system has a nasty habit of becoming overloaded. There are tens of thousands of players across the country that need to be in the system by the start of the season so make sure you get onto this early. (reminder ALL U11 & U12 players will need fresh photos for this season in order to be accepted). If you are a new secretary or need a refresher on what you are doing, The FA have produced the following overview of the system. Copy and paste the links into your browser or hold ctrl and click the link
https://grassrootstechnology.thefa.com/support/solutions/48000265985
If you need further assistance, please contact your local County FA directly who will be pleased to help.
Minimum facility requirements for a YEL organised game
ALL CLUBS & TEAMS – There are minimum requirements for a pitch to be accepted for a YEL organised fixture. Whilst it’s recommended that there are changing facilities available, the MINIMUM requirement is that there are toilets onsite and open on matchday. It’s not acceptable in 21st Century for anyone to be expected to ‘use the bushes.’
This YEL Rule/regulation will be enforced. Any team found using a pitch which does not comply with the minimum requirement will be referred to the YEL Discipline team.
Wednesday
12th July 2023
TWO MEETINGS –
ONE NIGHT!
Meeting for Club Officials
and
New Managers
7pm – Pre season meeting for all club officials particularly secretaries, treasurers and welfare officers. This is not a mandatory meeting although we would encourage everyone to attend as we give you an averview of the season and update you on the important messages for the new season.
8pm – A must for all new managers (and existing managers that want a refresher) as we explain how the league runs and what you need to do to ensure that your team administration runs smoothly as a member of the YEL. Most importantly we will give you important advice on how to avoid fines!
Pre season Clubs meeting 7pm July 12th 2023
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New Managers meeting 8pm July 12th 2023
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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