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| 12th July 2008 |
Under 12s SYFA Registration for
Season 08/09
If you have registered your age group to play
sevens all season you should submit the SYFA Associate Registration form
If you intend to play 11-a-side from the start of the season you will
register through Tom Wilson's League as a FULL SYFA Member
If you intend to play sevens until Christmas and then 11-a-side you
should submit a FULL membership SYFA form. If you have already
submitted an Associate member form you WILL have to inform the SYFA that
you intend to play 11-a-side from Christmas and make up the difference (
Full Membership is more expensive). Failure to do this will mean your
insurance cover will not be valid once you move to 11-a-side.
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| 19th June 2008 |
SFA In Service Days
There is an in service day for clubs who will host the Soccer 4 Central
Venues on Wednesday 25th June at Meggetland from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Clubs will be able to pick up their SFA 4's equipment at the event.
Loanhead, Spartans, Leith, Fernieside, Youngstars, Tynecastle,
Musselburgh are al invited to attended.
Another event for clubs participating in Soccer 4s will be announced
shortly - probably on 17th August.
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| 14th June 2008 |
SFA Activities
The SFA are running "Midnight League" - 5 and 7 a side football for 12y
to 16y
and
Summer Holiday Courses:
o Children 5y - 14y
o Girls Only 8y - 14y
o Goalkeeping 8y-16y
For details read
Midnight
League (PDF - 751KB) and
SFA Summer Programme (City of Edinburgh) (PDF - 1.3MB)
SFA Summer
Programme (Midlothian) (PDF - 1MB)
All applications to :-
| City of Edinburgh |
Midlothian |
David Sheldon
SFA Football Development Officer
City of Edinburgh Council
5-7 regent Road
Edinburgh
EH7 5BL |
Keith Wright
SFA Development Officer
Midlothian Council
Penicuik Town Hall
33 High Street
Penicuik
EH26 6HS |
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| 10th June 2008 |
SFA Coaching Courses
| Course |
Venue |
Date |
Time |
Cost |
| Level 1 Early Touches |
Meggetland |
Monday 14th July |
10-4.00pm |
£30 |
| Level 2 Coaching Young Footballers |
Meggetland |
Tuesday/Wednesday 15th/16th July |
10-4.00pm |
£45 |
| Level 2 Coaching Youth Footballers |
Meggetland |
Thursday/Friday 17th/18th July |
10-4.00pm |
£45 |
| Level 3 Coaching in the Game |
Meggetland |
Monday/Tuesday 21st/22nd July |
10-4.00pm |
£45 |
Please note that application forms and payments must be in 7 days prior
to course commencement as this is the closing date for the courses.
Application form can be downloaded here -
Application Form (PDF
152KB)
Cheques should be made payable to City of Edinburgh Council and
places are limited.
All forms and payments should be sent to:
David Sheldon
SFA Football Development Officer
City of Edinburgh Council
5-7 regent Road
Edinburgh
EH7 5BL
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| 8th June 2008 |
ESSDA Season 2008/2009
Application Forms for the ESSDA 2008/2009 season should have been
picked up by all clubs at The Jewel on 8th June 2008.
Clubs without forms can download their ESSDA forms from the new
FORMS page on this website. To get SYFA forms,
please contact me (webmaster@essda.co.uk)
All forms must be returned by 31st July 2008. Clubs submitting forms
late run the risk of not being admitted to the association.
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| 6th June 2008 |
Hearts FC Community Coach
Hearts FC are looking to recruit a new Community Coach. This is a new
full-time position based at Tynecastle Stadium, Edinburgh.
The post-holders duties will include supporting grassroots provision
and developing opportunities for local children's and youth clubs.
Further information and application details can be found at either of
theses links.
www.heartsfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Jobs/0,,10289~1319148,00.html
www.s1jobs.com/job/248547295.html
The closing date is 20 June 2008
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| 25th May 2008 |
SUMMER FOOTBALL
- CENTRAL VENUES are CANCELLED
Unfortunately, summer football at the central venues
will not be going ahead this year.
As no new fixtures will be made available, clubs are asked
to revert to the original fixtures for June 2008 as issued earlier this
year. If these games are not possible, please arrange your own fixtures
with clubs in the association, if you have a suitable venue to play the
match.
East and Mid Lothian teams can play normal home fixtures.
Edinburgh teams can switch venue where possible.
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| 25th May 2008 |
ESSDA Committee
Due to recent resignations the following Committee
positions are required to be filled.
- General Secretary: From August
- Treasurer: Now
- Chairperson: Now
- Match Secretaries: Now
Should these not be taken by the end of June
there is a real danger that this Association may fold leaving
hundreds of children without a game.
Any volunteers should contact David Norris on
0131 653 2041
Thank you
Thank you to Carlo and Phil for their time as officials
of the association.
Due to James's recent illness, James and Susan are not able to continue
in their positions as Match Secretaries. Everyone in the associations
wishes James a speedy recovery and thanks them both for all their hard
work in the association over the years.
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| 18th May 2008 |
FOOTBALL 4s FOR UNDER 8s
From August 2008
As part of the SFA Player Pathway which Essda
endorse the new intake of under 8s in August will play
Football 4s. We are trialling this programme form August so
that we will hit the ground running come March 09 when the
Player Pathway kicks in for real.
To enable this programme to run effectively 4s
centres will be set up. We are asking Clubs to run these
centres on behalf of Essda and the SFA. Centres already in
place are LOANHEAD, FERNIESIDE & BINGHAM PARK. We are hoping to
secure at least 3 other centres ( these will be confirmed soon
).
Due to each of the hosting clubs logistical
issues the centres will run on either a Saturday or Sunday
morning.
Each of the centres will be provided with the
equipment shown, the
equipment is the property of the SFA
but the hosting club will have control over it. To see the
equipment, please click on the equipment link
MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW SOON
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| 6th May 2008 |
AGM
The association AGM will take place at 7:30pm on SUnday 11th May at The
Jewel Miners Club.
All clubs are invited to send representatives.
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| 23rd April 2008 |
Midlothian 4 v4
Midlothian 4v4 starts Saturday 26th April 2008 from 9:30pm-11:00am at
Burghlee Park, Loanhead (Home of Loanhead BC). This is aimed at boys and
girls aged 5 to 8 and is free!
For information, please see the
Flyer (PDF - 291KB) or contact Keith Wright, Development Officer,
Midlothian Council.
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| 11th April 2008 |
Change of Contact
1998 Under 10s, Tynecastle in Zidane Group
The new contact for this team is Andy Coventry.
Contact webmaster@essda.co.uk
or match secretary if you require his contact details.
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| 9th April 2008 |
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SFA - Come and Play 4v4
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The SFA are holding 4v4 Come and Play days. For information, see below-
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| 1st April 2008 |
In Service Day - Monday 7th April
2008
Next Mondays In-service (Skills Test) at Poltonhall Astro
pitch is cancelled due to lack of interest from clubs.
Any replacement will be advertised on the site.
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| 6th March 2008 |
Fixture List Changes
Under 10
Cavalry Park have taken over the fixtures of the Free Team in the Under
10 Maradona Division.
Under 11
Easthouses have dropped from the Pele Division to Zidane Division. CSS and
Haddington Athletic have also joined Zidane Division.
In Pele Division this leaves two free teams to play each other.
New fixtures will be issued for Zidane Division, although this will not
change games in Week 1.
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| 14th February 2008 |
CUMBERNAULD & KILSYTH
SOCCER SEVENS
DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION
For details of the Cumbernauld & Kilsyth SSDA Festival on 11th & 12th
May 2008 and 17th & 18th May 2008, please see the
Festival Page.
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| 13th February 2008 |
Disclosure Scotland
If anyone would like to become an additional signatory within
your club please contact General Secretary. After an evenings
training from the SYFA Protection Officer you will be able to
carry out Disclosure checks for your club. This is a responsible
position to hold and will also enhance your club's Quality Mark
status.
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| 25th January 2008 |
ESSDA
General Meeting - CHANGE OF DATE
The next General Meeting of ESSDA will take place at The Jewel Miners
Club at 7:30pm on Sunday 2nd March 2008.
Details of future meetings are available on the
General Info page.
The Second Half of the 2007-2008 will run from
Sunday 9th March 2008 until Sunday 22nd June 2008,
as part of the move to Summer Football.
The last date for new teams or league changes will be 10th February
2008. Please contact your Match Secretary now.
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| 30th January 2008 |
Futsal Winter Programme
 The
Futsal Page shows the new corrected times for Futsal Festival at World of
Soccer on 3rd February 2008 and all remaining fixtures at Dalkeith Campus
and World of Soccer.
Sorry for the confusion.
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| 23rd December 2007 |
Football 4s - Goals
Football 4s Goals from Hearts are ready for collection.
Please contact Alan White alan@homplc.co.uk
Teams still to collect -
-
Haddington
-
Redpath Albion
-
Crammond
-
Tranent
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| 16th December 2007 |
Football 4s at Hearts Academy
Due to falling numbers the Football 4s programme at the Hearts
Academy has now finished. It was agreed at the very start that we
needed a certain amount of teams to participate to make this a
sustainable event, but this has not continued.
ESSDA would like to thank HMFC & Coerver for their support during
the programme.
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| 12th December 2007 |
ESSDA Winter Futsal Programme
Futsal is being introduced by ESSDA with the support of the Scottish FA. The
futsal season will start on the 13th of January through to the 29th of February.
There will be a festival held at the world of football on the 3rd of February.
Futsal is a great way for kids to develop modern football skills and improve
their technique through the winter months. The game helps develop fast quick
thinking , skilful players. The game is played indoors to touchlines not walls,
making players use drag backs and other skills to utilise space, with 4v4
outfield it is the optimum number of players to enhance skill and technique.
Venue Choices
- Edinburgh North: Ainsle Park
- Edinburgh South: Gracemount Leisure Centre
- Edinburgh East : Jack Kane Centre
- Edinburgh West: Firhill High School
- Midlothian/East Lothian: Dalkeith Campus
Teams must email the General Secretary of ESSDA and
southeast@scottishfa.co.uk stating your team name, age group and preferred
venue by 5pm on 12th of December 2007. Alternatively please call the Scottish FA
South East Office 0131 442 1538 to register interest.
Details will be updated on the new Futsal page.
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| 19th November 2007 |
Football 4s Initiative at Fernieside FC
For details of the upcoming Football 4s Initiative with Fernieside FC, ESSDA
and SFA, see the Football 4s page.
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| 18th November 2007 |
Coach Education for 2008
Details of Coach Education Courses in South East Region can be found on this
website (Coach Education) or
Football Central.
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| 18th November 2007 |
Monitoring Forms
Every team should complete and return a monitoring form to
their League Secretary to ensure all teams are in the correct division for next
season. Teams should indicate their preferred division Pele > Maradona > Zidane
> Beckham.
Here is the monitoring form in a couple of formats:
Word Document - Monitoring Form (DOC -
44KB)
PDF Document - Monitoring Form (PDF -
57KB)
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