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The Football Association has today (24th Feb 2020) announced updated Heading Guidance for all age groups between Under 6 and Under 18, in association with the Irish and Scottish FAs.
The updated Heading Guidance, which will be introduced immediately, will provide grassroots Clubs, Coaches and Players with the recommended heading guidance for training sessions. The guidance does not make any changes to the way matches are played.
The updated Heading Guidance includes:
• Heading Guidance in training for all age groups between U6 and U18
• No heading in training in the foundation phase [primary school children]
• Graduated approach to heading training for children in the development phase
between Under 12 to Under 16
• Required ball sizes for training and matches for each age group
• No changes to heading in matches, taking into consideration the limited number of headers in youth games
Download the Heading Guidance
THE FA HEADING GUIDANCE - Download / Open
SJFL 2022-23: Charity Cup and Charity Consolation Cup (U10 - U16) will be played in group stage games then quarter and semi-finals (subject to team entries in groups). League Cup (U13 - U16) is a knock-out competition by rounds to the cup finals.
11/02/23
The FA has been granted approval from the International Football Association Board (IFAB) to introduce a new trial to remove deliberate heading in football matches across U12 level and below in England from the start of the 2022-23 season.
18/09/22
SJFL season 2022-23 competition affiliated to Shropshire FA: U7-U12 Development Football: U13-U16 Open Competition Football: U10-U16 Charity Cup Competitions: U13-U16 League Cup Competition: U7-U10 Futsal
18/09/22
