Saturday 16th Feb 2019 - (amended fixtures)

Sunday 17th February Futsal fixtures (amendments) - please revert to these for your kick off time for this weekends fixtures

Please note due to heavy volumes of traffic this coming week-end, allow extra time for your journey,

On behalf of the Executive Committees of the Dublin and District Schoolboys' League and the South Dublin Football League, we are pleased to announce the formation of the league division for season 2019. The divisions include clubs/teams from both the DDSL & SDFL leagues, embracing young players, age 7 to youth level within the Greater Dublin and surrounding areas.

Our goal is to strengthen the foundations of schoolboy football, affording the opportunities of providing a structured and progressive pathway in football for young players of all levels and abilities.

The Executive has cancelled the formation meeting scheduled for this coming Thursday January 24th 2019 - due to the large number of clubs that have not registered their teams yet.

The Executive has cancelled the formation meeting scheduled for this coming Thursday January 24th 2019 - due to the large number of clubs that have not registered their teams yet.

In order for the season to start on time, the league must be formed and fixtures set for the first week in February.

Please Note:

Any club/team that has not registered on the leagues online system - Club Force by Friday 25th January 2019 will not be included in the formations. This will render any late applications been considered for such places available in leagues that are not already completed by the clubs that applied on time.

We will advise if/when a new date can be set to hold the formation meeting.

The Executive

DDSL

FUTSAL FESTIVAL 2019

Starting Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th January.

NOTICE - Match Officials Fees Increase

Please note the match officials fees from February 1st

The new season kick is fast approaching - and clubs are reminded to get their teams registered on Club Force - the leagues online team registration system. The formations of the division for each age group will take place early next week, registrations are scheduled to close on Sunday 20th January to allow for the formation to be completed.

If you have not registered your teams to-date - please do so as a matter of urgency, or you teams may be omitted from the league.

DDSL Executive

Please note the following dates for 2019:

Formation meeting - Thursday January 24th at 7.30pm - Abbotstown

The annual DDSL/FAI Festival of Futsal will start on Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th January 2019, that has proved so popular in 2017 & 2018.

To All Small sided games coaches:

DDSL/FAI…..pdp/Small sided games coaching updated session:

Dublin City Sport & Wellbeing Partnership (@dccsportsrec)

Club Secretary,

The following dates have been set aside by the SFAI for their National Cup and Inter league competitions.

National Cups

1st Round – September 22/23 2018

2nd Round – October 6/7 2018

3rd Round – October 27/28 2018

4th Round – November 17/18 2018

Round of 32 – January 26/27 2019

Round of 16 – February 16/17 2019

Quarter finals – March 9/10 2019

Semi-finals – April 6/7 2019

Finals – May 11/12 2019

FAI Press Release - Sunday, 29 July 2018

Coach Education Survey is launched

The feedback will help form future Coach Education Pathways.

As part of the Football Association of Ireland's 2017-2020 Coach Education Pathway, the Association is calling on all coaches to take part in a Coach Education Survey.

The results of the survey will provide the FAI with an understanding of the needs, requirements and barriers that coaches have in relation to Coach Education.

Coaches will be given the opportunity to provide raw data and help in the continuous evaluation of the 2017-2020 Pathway as well as providing data for the design of the 2020-2025 Coaching Pathway.

The league offer their deepest condolences to the family of Michael Kennedy Senior (father of Mick Kennedy Vice Chairman of the league) on the sad passing of their father. May he Rest in Peace.

Funeral Arrangements:

Reposing tomorrow (Monday) from 4.30pm to 7.30pm i Rom Massey's Funeral Home, 7 Walkinstown Rd Dublin 12.

Tuesday morning Mass at 10am in the Church of the Good Shepard, Churchtown, burial afterwards to Kimashough Cemetery.

Under 8 & 9 Saturday leagues from Sept to November 2018

8 & 9 Sun leagues from Sept to November 2018

Under 10 & 11 Saturday League Formations from Sept to November 2018

Under 10 & 11 Sunday League Formations 2018

The Executive Committee are pleased to announce the appointment of Mark McEvoy

Mark will assume responsibility for allocations and assignments with immediate effect.

Contact number will remain 0831240959 until further notice.

Thanks for your cooperation.

For and on behalf Executive Committee Dublin and District Schoolboys' League.

George Victory

Hon Secretary

Following some enquiries in relation to the SFAI Skechers National Cups, please see below the age criteria for players playing in the 2018/19 season:

Please see below the final days set of fixtures to decide the winners of the 6 age groups

Please see the opening days results & league tables below

Below are the weekends fixtures for this years Topflight Dublin Cup -

Come out and enjoy the football over the weekend -

These must be completed by the manager/coaches of the Academy; U8’s; U9’s; U10’s & U11’s.

There will be full re-grading for the Academy to u10’s

Due to concerns raised by the various coaches and taking cognisance of health and safety of the players, we have been asked to amend to the following format;

Saturday 5th May

- Chelsea v Bayern Munich – 5pm - Pitch 2

- DDSL v Man Utd – 6pm - Pitch 2

- Ajax v Liverpool – 7pm - Pitch 2

Sunday 6th May

- Bayern Munich v DDSL - 10am – Pitch 2

- Chelsea v Liverpool - 10am – Pitch 5

- Man Utd v Ajax - 10am - Pitch 6

6v5 11:30 – Pitch 6

4v3 11:45 – Pitch 5

2v1 12:00 – Pitch 2

The sun shone down on Abbottstown as the DDSL Life Style Sports Friendship Cup got off to a cracking start on Friday 4th May with 3 very competitive games. The calibre and quality of opposition is of the highest standard and that has been seen in the opening round of fixtures which has produced some very tight results, see below;

DDSL 1 - 0 Liverpool

Bayern Munich 2 - 0 Man Utd

Ajax 4 - 2 Chelsea

It is still all to play for as there will be 4 rounds of fixtures tomorrow, Saturday 5th May. We would encourage every one to get out to Abbottstown tomorrow to enjoy the sunshine and feast of football.

To All Clubs and Referees

Due to the Annual Referees Seminar next Wednesday 9th May there are no DDSL Referees availablle to officiate.

Apologies for any confusion or inconvenience.

Dublin District Schoolboy’s League (DDSL) will host the inaugural DDSL Life Style Sports Friendship Cup which will take place in FAI Headquarters, Abbottstown on the May Bank Holiday Weekend, 4th – 6th May.

We would ask anyone attending to follow these directions to avoid traffic congestion in built-up areas;

Dublin District Schoolboy’s League (DDSL) were delighted to announce Life Style Sports as title sponsor of the inaugural DDSL Friendship Cup which will take place in FAI Headquarters, Abbottstown on the May Bank Holiday Weekend, 4th – 6th May.

Celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, the DDSL is the biggest schoolboy league in Europe and has brought to Dublin a stellar line-up of the world’s biggest clubs including Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Ajax to compete against a DDSL league team over 3 days of Under-13 action.

The partnership was officially announced last week at a dedicated team sports zone ‘Boot Room’ at Life Style Sports Grafton Street, Dublin.

Dublin District Schoolboy’s League (DDSL) will host the inaugural DDSL Life Style Sports Friendship Cup which will take place in FAI Headquarters, Abbottstown on the May Bank Holiday Weekend, 4th – 6th May.

Celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, the DDSL is the biggest schoolboy league in Europe and has brought to Dublin a stellar line-up of the world’s biggest clubs including Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Ajax to compete against a DDSL league team over 3 days of Under-13 action.

Day passes available for €5 per person or weekend passes for €15 per person. Tickets are available through your DDSL Club Secretary or on the day at the venue.

The DDSL Life Style Sports Friendship Cup promises to be a fantastic event for all spectators whilst watching some of the best young players from across Europe, who knows, you might even be lucky enough to see the next Robbie Keane…

Dublin District Schoolboy’s League (DDSL) will host the inaugural DDSL Life Style Sports Friendship Cup which will take place in FAI Headquarters, Abbottstown on the May Bank Holiday Weekend, 4th – 6th May.

Celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, the DDSL is the biggest schoolboy league in Europe and has brought to Dublin a stellar line-up of the world’s biggest clubs including Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Ajax to compete against a DDSL league team over 3 days of Under-13 action.

The DDSL Life Style Sports Friendship Cup promises to be a fantastic event for all spectators whilst watching some of the best young players from across Europe, who knows, you might even be lucky enough to see the next Robbie Keane.

Tickets are available through your DDSL Club Secretary or on the day at the venue.

The Football Association of Ireland and The Irish Society of Autism have partnered up to deliver the above workshop for all coaches in Ireland to increase their knowledge of autism and receive some very effective strategies and tools when working with players with the various types autism.

The workshops are taking place across varies venues in Ireland over the coming three weeks and due to funding support from Dormant accounts these workshops will be free of charge.

For the attention of all Club Secretaries

Dear Secretary,

As we are now several weeks into the new season I think it is opportune to write to you in relation to a number of issues concerning the appointment / allocation / contact and payment of referees.

THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND SEMINARS 2018

Saturday seminars will commence at 9.30am and close at 1.00pm.

Wednesday seminars will commence at 6.30pm and close at 10.00pm.

All participants must remain for the entire seminar program.

Please see below the final weeks fixtures for the DDSL/FAI Festival of Futsal 2018 -

The following referee's fees apply to the 2018 season -

To All:

Please find attached the ‘Final Tables’ for u8 to u12 for season 2018.

Please find attached the ‘Final Tables’ for Saturdays under 10's & 11's for season 2018.

Please find attached the ‘Final Tables’ for 8's & 9's Sunday for season 2018.

Please find attached the ‘Final Tables’ for 10's & 11's Sunday for season 2018.

Please find attached the ‘Final Tables under 12's for season 2018

The 2018 gets under way tomorrow 10th February and Sunday 11th February for teams

Outdoor court Futsal AMENDED fixtures for tomorrow Saturday 10th February

Please note that due to a number of teams attending communion masses etc…..there are a number of changes.

Changes to the Futsal fixtures (Outdoor) for Sunday 11th February 2018

The DDSL are seeking clubs that would like to play in a new girls league at under 8's & 9's

Good Luck for season 2108 -

To All:

Please find attached the ‘Final Tables’ for under 12's - season 2018.

Please ensure to check all your teams are included.

DDSL kit partner announce sponsorship of the Foyle Cup

To All:

Please find attached the ‘Provisional Tables’ for Saturday u8's & 9's for season 2018.

Please find attached the ‘Provisional Tables’ for Sunday u8's & u9's for season 2018. Please ensure to check all your teams are included & are correct for the proper age group & day i.e. Sat/Sun.

To All:

Please find attached the ‘Provisional Tables’ for Saturday 10's & 11's for season 2018.

Please find attached the ‘Provisional Tables’ for Sunday 10's & 11's for season 2018.

Please ensure to check all your teams are included & are correct for the proper age group & day i.e. Sat/Sun.

The DDSL learned of the tragic passing of Arron O'Kelly who played for Armore Rovers in the league. On behalf of the DDSL Clubs, we offer our Deepest Sympathies to his Family and friends and to all his clubmates at Ardmore Rovers.

May He Rest In Peace.

https://www.independent.ie/…/a-wonderful-young-man-who-left…

Below = please see the link to our new Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/schoolboysleague.ie/?hc_location=ufi

Izzy’s funeral is as follows......

6 pm Fri 22nd December 2017 removal to Killinarden Community Centre , welcoming service held there

Reposing in Community Centre overnight with family.

Sat 23rd December 2017 10.30 ,, removal to Newlands Cross Cemetery.

Spectator’s Code of Conduct 2018

All spectators at any game/match or in any activity held under the auspices of, The Dublin and District Schoolboys League must:

(a). Respect the decisions of Match Officials and teach children to do the same;

(b). Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person regardless of their gender, ability, race, colour, religion, language, politics, or ethnic origin;