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Presentation Day Sunday May 25th  2014

Metropolitan Police FC, Imber Court, Ember Lane, East Molesey KT8 0BT, time table and how to order extra trophies  17/Apr/2014

Teams looking for players 2014/15

we will shortly refreshing for next season, if you would like to advertise for new players please email david.lomax@wsyl.org.uk with your Team, age and advertisement 17/Apr/2014

SYL 2014/15 Application Form

Next Season's  ( 2014/145 application form is now available Applications must be received by April 30th to guarantee continued member status .

Please note that as an FC Charter Standard League we will only be processing applications from Charter Standard Clubs or those who demonstrate a commitment to achieving it in the foreseeable future. This does not prevent non Charter Standard clubs from applying but it does mean that they will need to highlight their intentions below and contact Frank Thompson ASAP to get an agreed plan in place. The League has the right to refuse membership to a current member Club if it fails to demonstrate commitment to achieving the award. We will help clubs as much as possible with their application but the clubs must have an achievable plan.          2/Apr/2014

Want to sign your players on before the summer holidays ? down load the team registration for of next season now

Under 21 Division 2014/15

Dear Club Secretary, the League are contemplating running an Under 21 age group, this would be for teams that have played a second year as U18 and who would normally have to leave us, it can also be for u17 or U18 teams to give them the opportunity to stay in football by adding other older players to keep the team playing at this difficult age. We will only run this if we have enough interest so we need clubs who previously expressed a desire to be part of this to fill out the application form attached asap and return it by the 30th April deadline.    6/Apr/2014

Awarded games

The second addition of "awarded games" is now published 13/Apr/2014

SYL U9 Trophy Event 2

We are finally in a position to announce the winners of the U9 Trophy Event 2. This competition was more adversely affected than any other by the weather, a competition that should have taken no more than 6 weeks, ended up being a 12 week slog. However congratulations to all those that competed, we hope the event was well received, but more than anything the children enjoyed themselves, we are finalising the distribution process for medals and will convey what will happen shortly.  Graham Ekins - chairman 10/Apr/2014

SYL Age Qualification Criteria - Season 2014 / 15

 Clubs need to be mindful of FA rules regarding age qualification when moving from current format (5v5, 7v7, 9v9) to a new format.    6/Apr/2014

Registrations and Transfers

Now closed for season 2013/14

London International Football Festival 2014

This years tournament will be held 2nd and 3rd August   23/Mar/2014 

SYL U8 Trophy Event 3

We are proud to announce the winners of the Surrey Youth Leagues third Trophy Event of 2013/14 for the U8's. Congratulations to all these teams, along with all the others that made the day a great experience. Graham Ekins - chairman

Cup Finals 2013/14

 Are proud to announce the details of this years cup finals,  Congratulations to all teams that have made it through to this year's finals,    23/Mar/2014

Congratulations to all teams that have reached this years cup finals, click here to submit your program details

Junior Leaders Course

** Both dates are now full **

SYL are running 2 Junior Leaders courses, this is fantastic FA course opportunity for 12 - 16 year olds. This Junior Leaders Course is an ideal precursor to the FA Level 1 Course and also the refereeing pathway and is a must for any young person wishing to add experience in the world of football to their C.V.  19/Mar/14

Fixture Update

Hi Everyone

This is an update of the Surrey Youth Leagues position, thoughts and guidance in what we find to be an unprecedented situation regarding the worst rainfall for 246 years in our area. You have all tried to play games with limited success, but many not playing any games since before Christmas.  19/Feb/14

Welfare Officers Workshop

This is  being run by Surrey FA at Leatherhead on 13/03/2014 this is a great chance to get a second person trained for next season, click here to book direct 16/Feb/2014

General Secretary update

All, just a short note to catch up with a few things. Firstly well done to those of you have completed your Charter Standard renewal, the league are currently running at 90% which is our highest membership ever. I am aware however that there are a few clubs that have still to complete that process, can I just remind you that as a Charter Standard League we will this year only be accepting applications from clubs with Charter Standard Status or from clubs who are "working closely" with us to obtain it.    5/Feb/14

Courses update

all courses with the exception of  FA Safeguarding Children Workshop Tuesday  7-10pm 18/02/2014 are now full

5/Feb/2014

Summer Tournaments

New tournaments added   5/Feb/14

Trophy Returns

Trophies/shields that you won last season, must be returned by the last day of February 2014, as per League rule 18(E).

Please ensure they are engraved and in good condition.   Trophies can be returned to Imber court (conference Room) 18:30 to 21:30 Monday 17th Feb or by arrangement with an  appointed league officer  1/Feb/2014

Easter Fixtures

Games to be arranged for Easter Monday (21st April) 30/Jan/2014

Dates for your Diary

Last day of the season 11th May (there will not be an extension)

Presentation day Sunday 25th May

AGM 9th June (19:30)

Courses update

New courses added

Assistant Referees Course  Monday  7-9.30pm        03/02/2014   
FA Safeguarding Children Workshop Tuesday  7-10pm 18/02/2014     
FA Emergency Aid Workshop Monday   7-10pm 24/02/2014       
Mini Soccer Referee Workshop Wednesday 7-9.30pm      26/02/2014       
FA Level 1 Course March 2014

13/Jan/2014

Kits 4 Causes

Christmas is a traditional time for thinking of others and the holidays and break from football an ideal chance to clear out the garage or cupboards where most football clubs store old kit etc.

Surrey Youth League and Surrey Womens & Girls League  have teamed up with Kits 4 Causes to help others get even more enjoyment from their football   24/Dec/2013

SYL U9 Trophy Event 1

We are proud to announce the winners of the Surrey Youth Leagues first Trophy Event of 2013/14 for the U9's. Congratulations to all these teams, along with all the others that made the day a great experience. Graham Ekins - chairman

Chairman's Update

Hi all its been a little bit quiet from me over the recent weeks, mainly because we have had so much going on in the background, along with having to work from time to time!! 05/Nov/2013

Development Committee

The league for some time have led the way in proactive development with things like 9v9 , 5v5, So we are asking for volunteers to come forward from our clubs to sit on a working group to help shape the way forward 22/Oct/2013

Spectator Lines / Barriers

** fines are now being sent out for teams that do not have a spectator line or have not been granted an exemption **

Teams failing to comply could be forced to play all games away from home

A Spectator line is compulsory this season, if you have not got one you must apply for an exemption or risk a fine the SYL are office £10 towards the cost of barriers on top of already discounted prices frank.thompson@wsyl.org.uk 22/Oct/2013

Results

As you are aware there are every team is required to submit a result form electronically after each match, there are a number of questions on this sheet which takes about 3-5 minutes to complete properly. 22/Oct/2013

SYL U8 Trophy Event 1

We are proud to announce the winners of the Surrey Youth Leagues first Trophy Event for the U8's. Congratulations to all these teams, along with all the others that made the day a great experience. Graham Ekins - chairman 8/Oct/2013

Need a referee ?

 This is how to request one and maximise your chances.  7/Oct/2013

submit your refere's result card here

Prawnsandwich - New Look

Dear all, Some of you may have seen already, but if not have a little look at www.prawnsandwich.com – updated fresh and moving forward. The Prawn Sandwich team have been working to update the site to align with the many “app” looks now out there in cyber space. The site is now more compatible with the Apple tools – iphone & ipad, over 60% of all access are via these devices so will make browsing a lot easier for many of you and just the same for windows users.

Hopefully the front end is intuitive to people, all they need to do is scroll around, the titles are all the same. For entering results via Managers log in, locate the tile – Managers Area, this is a tile or by clicking the menu on the right and scrolling down. To access the home page just click on the prawnsandwich.com ICON at the top of every page.

Graham Ekins - Chairman (04/10/13)

Development football

Development Football, our vision of the future - Graham Ekins - SYL Chairman

A message from the General Secretary

All, just a short note to wish all the teams the best of luck for the season, it's hard to believe we are starting all over again. I would just like to mention a few things before the matches start.  (09/09/13)

 2013/14 Rule Book

Is now available via the advice page (09/09/13)

Code of Conduct 2013/14

Have you returned your code of conduct forms yet ? download via "League Forms" or    (02/09/13)

FA National People's Hero Award

Pam and Roy made it a clean sweep on Sunday when they were announced as winners of the McDonalds' People's Award receiving the award from Sir Trevor Brooking at an awards ceremony at the Community Shield at Wembley hosted by  Sky Sports News' presenter Hayley McQueen and broadcasting legend Jim Rosenthal.

Pam and Roy were accompanied at the ceremony by Caroline McRoyall (Surrey County FA Development Manager ) and Frank Thompson (SCFA Welfare officer and SYL General Secretary) on their big day

When asked about the future Roy commented "we plan to carry on as long as we are wanted, as long as there is something to do, as long as people want us we will be there, we will be there", view the video via

Pam and Roy wish to pass on their thanks to everyone that took the time to vote for them,  "we are very humbled by the whole experience", Roy added "Being on the Wembley pitch at half time was a dream come true"

SYL League Format 2013/14

Please find attached the Version 6 - Final of the constitution. This has been a really difficult task this year, so please try to appreciate the dilemma's that this always brings and how hard we work to get this right.   06/Aug2013

 FA National People's Hero Award

Dear All, please see the link below, it leads to a page where we would ask you to take the time to vote for Pam & Roy Lomax our president and his wife, they really are totally devoted to the league having served on the committee since 1968, 45 years of service is indeed an achievement, they attend all our events and still work actively for the good of the league. Please if you can go online and vote for them, I know they would be humbled but thrilled to win the award. The winners will be announced at the Community Shield later this year, it would be a great tribute to them and the League if they did win this award. Your help is appreciated, best regards, Frank

  24/June/2013

League Update

Prawnsandwich - issues with IE10, registrations, Grounds, colours, 3g pitches 17/July/2013

Clubs looking for coaches 

would you like to coach youth players       10/July/13

Does it work ?  "I had 10 players trialing for 2 places - Chris"

Bill Nash Award

Thank you for everyone that took the time to nominate someone, this years winners were

 Mr and Mrs  Michael  Maidment.

SYL AGM 2013/14

48^th AGM will be held on 10^TH June   2013  @ 7.30 PM for 8.00 PM

Imber Court Metropolitan Police Sports Club, Ember Lane East Molesey   KT8 OB7 click here for map

click for      AGM pack         2013/14 rule changes       League Accounts

SYL County Cup Finalists 2012/13

The Surrey Youth League is pleased to announce that the following SYL teams have reached their respective County Cup Final. Well done to all these teams. 4/June/2013

Bill Nash Award

Dear all, as m any of you know the founder of the league Bill Nash passed away recently, to honour his name the league have commissioned a cup that we have decided will be awarded at the end of each season to a worthy recipient.

This year the league would like to make the award to an "Unsung Hero" someone from our clubs who perhaps goes unnoticed but who has over the years dedicated a lot of time and effort into ensuring young people can enjoy participation in football.  They can be someone who completes an admin role or a manager or coach who goes the extra mile, or  someone without whom the club would simply not function. It's my experience that every club has such a person.

I would invite you to nominate them  so they can be considered for this award. It's easy to complete just go to and fill out a few simple questions. This must be completed by 7th June 2013.

The winner will be presented with the award at this year's AGM on the 10th June 2013.    31/May/2013

SYL National Gold Winners

To All Officers, Club Secretaries, Managers & Players of the Surrey Youth League.

It fills me with immense pride to let everyone know that today the Surrey Youth League has been awarded Gold Status and National Winner of the Respect & Fair Play Awards for Youth Leagues 2012/13.

In a week that started with some very sad news in that one of our founder members of the Surrey Youth League, way back in 1966, Bill Nash passed away, I cannot think of a more fitting way to mark Bill’s passing with National recognition for the achievements of the Surrey Youth League, which started with just 12 teams all those years ago

   18/Apr/2013.
 

Bill Nash

It is with great regret that the SYL has to announce the death of Bill Nash, Bill  was a life Vice President and  a founder member of the League, having  had the vision to create a league to provide football for local boys with a handful of teams back in 1966, without Bill's enthusiasm the SYL would not have grown to the size it is today with nearly 700 teams. Bill was an active supporter of the league for over 50 years and was an ever present feature at Cup Finals, AGMs and Presentation days. His death is a great loss to Youth football. As a mark of  respect to this sad loss there will be a minutes silence at this year's Cup Finals.

Our deepest condolences to his wife Pat, his children and grandchildren 16/Apr/2013

Goal Posts Scheme

There is a Football Foundation Goal Post Scheme that will assist clubs with the purchase of goal posts, the scheme is open  until 31^st May 2013.  

Funding of 50% is available for 5v5, 7v7 and 9v9 goals. 

Clubs, Local Authorities and schools (providing they have community use) can all apply.    6 /Apr/2013

Charter Standard & League Courses

League update re Charter Standard (CS) and how this may  have an impact on your clubs participation in the league for next season.

As most of you are aware we are proud to be a Charter Standard League. We have in fact won awards recognising our work in this respect. When we made the commitment to CS  three seasons ago we were set a target of achieving 100% participation from our member clubs for the 2013 / 2014 season.  We are currently around the 85% mark. So to remain as a CS League we need to improve on our current position and get as close to 100% as possible.  07/Jan/2013

Child Protection

The Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP) works across the UK tackling child sex abuse and providing advice for parents, young people  18/Oct/11

How to use Prawn sandwich

A revised training guide is now available via "Administration" and then "training aids"

or  just click here

Read the latest on the Respect campaign

Referees  - know the rules ?

In accordance with Rule 13 (B) the home Team/Club must also notify the away Team/Club of the name and registration number of the qualified, registered referee who will be officiating the match when you send the away team the details of the game

In SYL games the HOME team must pay the referee rule 13 (f)

If you found your own referee please encourage them to submit a result card via the Referee's page (Advice and then referee's page) 20 Sept 2011

Hall of Fame

we have re-launched the SYL "Hall of Fame", can you nominate any candidates ? please email david.lomax@wsyl.org.uk  1 Sept 2011

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