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We would urge all clubs to ensure that all goals are staked down in accordance with guidelines. It is in the interest of safety that this is adhered to. Clubs should be reported if goals are not staked and this could lead to their fixtures being held up. >pp

SMALL SIDED GAME

Each week there are more and more complaints from clubs about the behaviour of parents and spectators on the sideline.

It is important that we remember the small sided game was set up to prepare young children for the full 11 a side game. This Small Sided Game is a development league and should be played in the spirit of FAIR PLAY.

It is the responsibility of clubs to ensure that their parents and spectators behave themselves. If clubs cannot control their spectators they should not permit them at matches.

We, in the League, will take a very strong stance on any club where reports are sent and proved. Children play football to enjoy themselves. How on earth can they enjoy playing when they are being abused from the sidelines. This should not happen.

From next season we are proposing to remove the 'Cup Competition' from the under 8 and under 9 section. This will mean that we will use the league up to Christmas to regrade and then the League Competition will take place after Christmas. The under 10 will run as it does now.

YOUR COMMENTS PLEASE to ssgames@ddsl.ie

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ONLY WEEKEND WHEN WE HAVE NO MATCHES IS EASTER WEEKEND. THERE IS A FULL FIXTURE LIST EVERY OTHER WEEKEND.