Last year we removed 54 tonnes of bonfire waste from across our operative area, and this year we have already removed several tonnes of waste from our parks alone – including several where DDSL teams play. We are asking that all clubs remind their players and parents of the risks of bonfires and the damage they can do to sports facilities, and to report any stockpiles of bonfire material to their local council
The DDSL are part of a working group with the DPC have launched the first conference to help organisations and clubs in the many challenges and supports surrounding Data Protection.
We are asking all clubs in the League where possible, to send a representative to this conference on the 28th November in Croke Park.
We attach an invitation for club representatives and ask you to respond early as spaces are limited.
Thanking you
DPC Sports Conference_Invite_Final
DDSL ‘Indoor Blitz’ for ‘Football for All’ will take place this Saturday 18th October 2025 to be held on the Indoor Astro in the Sport Ireland Campus Abbotstown
Address: Sport Ireland Campus, National Indoor Arena, Snugborough Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15.
EIRCODE D15 EPN4.
As you enter the Sports Ire Campus…drive to the 1st Roundabout…take 2nd Left & head straight to the Sports Complex where the Indoor Astro/Athletic Track are based. Plenty of parking. Please forward to all your Coaches/Parents/Players.
Our current Football for All teams will be excited to play in their first ‘Indoor Blitz’ in Abbotstown where many of the International Team’s train before matches
Can you please check the attached to ensure your teams are properly entered. If any team cannot attend, please let me know ASAP.
If you wish to enter a team & are not included in the attached, please let me know also. If you only have a small number of players who wish to participate, we can include these players in some of the teams. There is no cost involved for teams/players taking part.
Game times 10.30am to 12.30pm approx. with presentation of Medals/Goody Bag afterwards.
The games will be very flexible & we want it to be a fun day as well as having competition for the older sections.
For the younger age group i.e. u4 to u9…Brothers/Sisters etc can join in.
SCHEDULE FOR THE FFA BLITZ
3v3 Skills Festival – November 2025
We’re thrilled to invite you to our upcoming 3v3 Skills Festival at the Sport Ireland Indoor Dome, Abbotstown, taking place on 15th & 16th November
This fun-filled event is open to boys and girls aged U7–U11 (born 2015–2019) and will feature:
⚽ Fast-paced 3v3 games
🎯 Engaging skill sessions
👥 Squads of 4 players
💶 €60 per squad (+ booking fee)
📍 Location: Sport Ireland Indoor Dome, Abbotstown
📅 Dates: 15th & 16th November
🔗 Booking: HERE
Spots are limited, so gather your squad and secure your place today. Please share amongst coaches in your club.
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| DDSL Workshop | Topic | Venue | Date | Time | Book |
| Coerver Coaching Workshop | Passing & Receiving | Abbotstown | 13th October 2025 | 7pm-9pm | HERE |
| DDSL Club Workshop | Developing Touch | Glebe North FC | 20th October 2025 | 7pm-9pm | HERE |
| FAST Workshop | Will further educate coaches on the theory & practical application on the fundamentals of movement & speed. Part 1 | Abbotstown | 20th October 2025 | 7pm-9pm | HERE |
| DDSL Club Workshop | Developing Touch | TBC (Southside) | 3rd November 2025 | 7pm-9pm | HERE |
| FAST Workshop | Will further educate coaches on the theory & practical application on the fundamentals of movement & speed. Part 2 | Abbotstown | 3rd November 2025 | 7pm-9pm | HERE |
| Coerver Coaching Workshop | Ball Mastery & 1v1s Level 2 | Abbotstown | 10th November 2025 | 7pm-9pm | HERE |
| FAST Workshop | Will further educate coaches on the theory & practical application on the fundamentals of movement & speed. Part 3 | Abbotstown | 17th November 2025 | 7pm-9pm | HERE |
| DDSL Club Workshop | Developing Touch | TBC (Northside) | 17th November 2025 | 7pm-9pm | HERE |
| Coerver Coaching Workshop | 2v2s & Small Group Play Level 2 | Abbotstown | 24th November 2025 | 7pm-9pm | HERE |
| FAST Workshop | Will further educate coaches on the theory & practical application on the fundamentals of movement & speed. Part 4 | Abbotstown | 1st December 2025 | 7pm-9pm | HERE |
| DDSL Club Workshop | Developing Touch | TBC (Southside) | 1st December 2025 | 7pm-9pm | HERE |
| Coerver Coaching Workshop | Passing & Receiving Level 2 | Abbotstown | 8th December 2025 | 7pm-9pm | HERE |
Please see some workshops coming up over the next few weeks. All workshops focus on creating a fun environment in training whilst making sure kids have lots of touches of the ball whilst learning the game. To book please click on the booking link of the course you would like to book.
FAST Workshops (Fundamentals And Speed Training) (Please see attached)
8th December DDSL Cover Coaching Workshop, Abbotstown 7pm-9pm HERE
FAST Workshop info:
Dear Secretary:
Please note that the fixtures will be issued on Mondays at 6pm going forward to allow the allocators more time to assign referees before fixtures are released to the clubs.
Clubs can source their own referee(s) if one is not appointed, this can only be done after 6pm on the Wednesday, following the fixtures being issued.
If you source a referee – you MUST contact the referees department with the referees name, to allow the league to update the system with the relevant information.
We are currently short of approx. 175/190 referees to cover the fixtures (the figures do not include the large number of referees that are rejecting games each week). The league are working tirelessly to improve the shortage of referee(s).
Thank you for your co-operation and understanding.
Issued on behalf of the:
FSMT (Football Senior Management Team)
Entries for LFA Women’s Youth / U19 Cup attached. Can you please send a reminder to your clubs to have their entries in by the closing date as no late entries will be accepted
Below is the link for the 25-26 LFA Girls Youth / Under Nineteen Cup
https://forms.office.com/r/U2uKCBfqAJ
Entry fee is €30 and closing date for entries is September 30th
Entry fee to be paid through bank transfer with details below
IBAN: IE67 BOFI 900033 35668377
BIC: BOFIIE2D
Following the successful launch of our DDSL ‘IT’S MY GAME’ campaign & SILENT SIDELINE campaign last season, it is important for the DDSL and its clubs to continue to support and act where possible.
Therefore, we intend to hold a ‘SILENT SIDELINE CAMPAIGN’ once a month until the end of the year to try to stem the continued ‘BAD BEHAVIOR’ from those on the sidelines. It is having a detrimental effect on the players looking to play & enjoy their football.
Given the escalation of ‘Behavioural & Respect Issues’ particularly from the sidelines from both Coaches/Parents etc, we are holding a ‘SILENT FOR ALL WEEKEND’ on Friday/Saturday/Sunday 26th/27th/28th September. We are requesting all clubs support this initiative using their clubs BDO’s to start the culture change required to create the right environment for children in the game.
For the weekend of the 26th, we want to see ‘IT’S MY GAME’ initiative in action on the sidelines at every match within our League. For this to happen, we need you to help implement in some helpful ways of creating a positive environment on the sidelines to ensure the following happens !
Silent Side lines – Rope of spectator areas if possible
Let the players play and think and learn for themselves.
Let the official’s referee without comment
Let the coaches coach and players learn
Don’t let inappropriate comments, shouting, aggression, physical violence, and laughing at others whilst supporting or coaching a match become the norm!
Change it! Challenge it! Live it!
The ‘SILENT FOR ALL WEEKEND’ is there for a purpose to allow our players play & enjoy their football and stop those who are ruining children’s football.
PLEASE ADVISE ALL YOUR MANAGERS/COACHES.
Yours in Sport
From Everyone in the DDSL
REMINDERS
Match procedures for teams(compulsory)
Start-Teams line up Centre approaching from opposite halfway-lines, After toss etc. both teams Cross walk and shake hands.
During– all subs ideally seated in technical area, subs will shake hands as they come on/off pitch at halfway line. No player on until he arrives at halfway line.
Match break (Half time)- teams will gather on opposite sides for duration of break. Only manager/Captain can talk to referee if required – no other club official/person
Match end– Captains will bring team (including Management team) in file to halfway line and both teams will shake hands with everyone concerned including the officials who will be thanked by all. The winning team may stand in two lines and applaud the loosing team if they so desire.
Match procedures for club/Team Officials
Children are encouraged to develop themselves via their own experience on the pitch and therefore no excessive Coaching/shouting at any player will be accepted. As we must set examples-No smoking ,foul language or any encroachment by anyone on the pitch is permitted. Monkey see monkey do!
The Captain only, may ask the management (of his own team) to cease such behavior by his own team or raise the matter with the referee.
Match procedures for Parents/supporters
Remember this is their game -not yours ! therefore what children are exposed to seeing on the sidelines must be of the highest standards. Players will be empowered to not accept sub-standard behavior from anyone including their own parents. We all have a legal duty to protect children -The League, The Club, The Coaches, The Referee and more importantly their parents.
Both sets of supporters will be always assembled on opposite sides of the pitch. No coaching or instructions by parents at any time-this is the managements job, and they should not be undermined in their role-it shows a lack of respect to all concerned including your child.
There is no place for aggression, shouting or screaming in children’s sport and should Children really see their Parents or anyone behave like this at THEIR game.
As the season is now up & running, we are looking for the return of the DDSL League & Cup Winners Trophies from those clubs & teams who were successful in winning these Cups.
We have a total number of 239 DDSL Cups to be returned of which 95 are related to the Cup Finals & 144 are related to the League Division Winners from u12’s to u18’s Boys/Girls.
Can you please return the Cups to the DDSL Offices in the FAI H/O in Abbotstown. If the there is no one in the office, please leave the Cup at the FAI Reception & ensure to sign the sheet provided. Please place a ‘Sticker’ on each Cup with your Club Name & Division so we can properly record the return of the Cup.
Please ensure the Cups are returned as you received them e.g. Clean/No Damage etc. All clubs are responsible for the replacement or repairs to the Cup received.
There will be fines issued to clubs who do not return the Cups before the end of 31st October 2025 & these will be strictly enforced.
Any issues, contact me on the e-mail below.
Kind Regards
Mick Kennedy
General Manager
Dublin & District Schoolboys/Girls League
M:+353 86 058 0332
E-Mail: gm@ddsl.ie
The Dublin and District Schoolboys'/Girls' League (DDSL)