SFAI SUBWAY – NATIONAL CUP 2024/25

The SFAI SUBWAY – entry portal is open

Closing date SEPTEMBER 5th
SFAI SUBWAY – NATIONAL CUP 2024/25

 

The entry portal for the 2024-25 SFAI SUBWAY National Cups can be found on the link below:

2024/25 SUBWAY – Entry Portal

The entry fee for each team is €25.

If your club is entering multiple teams, please indicate which division or suitable label you would like to use to differentiate the teams at the same age level.

Closing date SEPTEMBER 5th

 

We were thrilled with the record participation in the 2023/24 competitions. Compared to pre-pandemic levels, the boys’ competition has seen an terrific increase of 375 entries, while the girls’ competition has reached an impressive 585 entries, marking a rise of 380 from 2019 figures.

This trend is a testament to both the enthusiasm for these opportunities and, more fundamentally, the bedrock of commitment and dedication within grassroots football across all areas of the country.

Last season also marked the second iteration of the SFAI SUBWAY Trophy for both boys and girls, providing an invaluable opportunity for more teams to engage in national-level competition.  This is especially significant after Christmas during the national rounds, as the emotional involvement fosters genuine engagement that drives the game forward.

We extend our thanks to the coaches and managers who are dedicated to nurturing the young players across the country.

Similarly to the incredible support system surrounding each team is invaluable, our gratitude to parents, guardians, club administrators, league officials, and coordinators. Your relentless efforts, often behind the scenes, make a tremendous difference.  Appreciation also to the match officials who officiate thousands of games from start to finish.

Finally, we would like to extend our sincere appreciation to SUBWAY for their ongoing support of grassroots football.

DDSL Rule Book Season 2024/25

DDSL Rule Book Season 2024/25

The rule book was passed at the football AGM of clubs on 12th August 2024.

All clubs should read and understand the many changes in operation for the coming season.

 

We ask all to club to ensure all managers/Coaches are familiar with the rules.

 

Only contact from/via club secretaries/approved fixture secretaries will be accepted by the league

through the appropriate channels this season as per rules.

 

The league is reviewing some competition minute rules and will be in touch with clubs in due course

DDSL Rule Book 2024-2025 Season D3

 

Important Notice to all Clubs

Dear Club Secretary,

 

As you can appreciate the League activity is full on now with the main objective of getting teams up and running.

 

We have no doubt clubs are feeling the same pressures and workloads.

 

  • We have now over 3,500 teams registered to play which is a challenge!
  • This includes almost 800 girl’s teams with over 12,000 players.

 

We need your assistance in communications within your club on a few matters.

 

    1. Communications to the league will only be accepted by the club Secretaries.(not coaches/managers/parents)
  • Any queries from clubs will only be accepted via registrations@ddsl.ie in relation to formations etc.
  • Player’s registrations are open with almost 10,000 players registered and clubs should ensure players are registered at least 3 days before their first game to allow clubs allocate them to panels.
  • Clubs need to refer to DDSL website for information and notices currently at this time.
  • Important for clubs to communicate to all parents that most information that they need is on the DDSL website .

 

Please note feedback for draft leagues(u13 to 18) is now closed with fixture secretaries working on finalised divisions and fixtures.

 

We will be issuing drafts for U12’s and younger this week closing on Sunday for feedback from club secretaries. Feedback will only be accepted viaregistrations@ddsl.ie

 

Also reminding chubs of start dates are :

All 17s & 18s – Boys and Girls:                                                                                  Weekend of Friday 30th August to Sunday 1stSept 2024

U13s to U16’s…Boys and Girls…including Girls u13…9-a-side Divisions:        Sat 7th & Sun 8thSept 2024

All SSG Games & u12’s …Boys and Girls:                                                                Sat 14th& Sun 15th Sept 2024

Note:

  • No cancellations will be permitted as per 24/25 rules.
    • Please also note games will take place on bank holiday weekends apart from Easter 2025 with the emphasis on keeping the teams playing at all times where possible.
  • Cup finals weekend has been set for the weekend of 2nd/5th May 2024.

Please see attached important DDSL CLUB Information along DDSL contact details.

 

Thank you for your patience at this time and appreciate your support in getting started for the coming season.

 

Mick Kennedy

General Manager

 

DDSL CLUB INFO Aug 2024

LIST OF DDSL FIX SEC…..OPERATIONS…..FOOTBALL AUGUST 2024

DDSL League Start Dates

Season Start Dates 📆

Please see below the start dates for the new DDSL 2024/2025 Season:

All 17s /18s (Boys/Girls): Weekend of Fri 30th Aug – 1st Sept

U13s to U16’s (Boys & Girls)

Girls 9 a side Divisions  also:
Sat 7th & Sun 8th Sept 2024

All SSG Games & u12’s (Boys & Girls): Sat 14th & Sun 15th Sept

Mid-Week games TBC.

2024 – 2025 Expression of Interest MGL Clubs Only

DDSL Season 2024 – 2025 Expression of Interest MGL Clubs only

The DDSL have been advised that following on from a meeting with the FAI – SFAI and the NDSL-MGL a decision to grant clubs the freedom of choice to register their girls teams with their league of choice has been decided upon on the proviso that it is ALL girls teams.

The DDSL have sought and await clarification on a number of items in relation to the agreement, once clarified favourably the DDSL will open an Expression of Interest for MGL Clubs seeking to transfer ALL of their girls teams to the DDSL.  

All clubs seeking to make the move to the DDSL please register your interest to eoi@ddsl.ie only. No registered interest will be considered unless it is presented to the eoi@ddsl.ie email address for processing.

For clubs who are registering an interest and who do not have a current club account on the DDSL Fusion system please provide the following details in your registration.

CLUB NAME:
CLUB SECRETARY NAME:
CLUB SECRETARY MOBILE:
CLUB SECRETARY EMAIL:

Schedule Timeframe:

August 16th 5PM        Expression of Interest Open.

August 19th 5PM        Expression of Interest Closed. (No applications will be considered after this date).

August 20th 5PM        Successful applicants notified.

August 21st 5PM        Close time for successful applicants to register their teams

U13 – U16 Draft League Information

Dear Secretaries.

The divisions for the under 13s – 16s  (boys & girls) are now available on the website for viewing.

https://ddsl.ie/drafts/

Please review ASAP, should you have any queries please send them to the following email address only registrations@ddsl.ie 

Ensure you include in your email all and any relevant information for your request, to allow the FSMT to make a final decision if a change will be permitted – please note all requests MUST be submitted by close of business 5pm on Saturday 17th August 2024.

 

PLEASE NOTE:

U17/18 league drafts now Completed

Opening Club Secretaries meeting and Football AGM

Opening Club Secretaries meeting and Football AGM

Meeting Monday 12th August 2024

Conference centre, Abbottstown

Start 7.30pm

All clubs to attend this important meeting

Player Registrations Now Open

Player Registrations are now open for the 2024/2025 Season

Full details are within the link for new and existing players

It is recommended this is completed early to ensure they can play when season starts

To be completed at least 1 week before the players first match of the season

LFA Women’s Under 19 Cup Entry Information

Below is the link for the LFA Women’s Under Nineteen Cup, can you please forward to all eligible clubs in your league

 

 

Payment will be by bank transfer so the following bank details also need to be forwarded. Clubs must ensure that the name of the club is referenced on the payment

 

Name of Account: Leinster Football Association  

Bank Name: Bank Of Ireland    

Branch: O Connell St, Dublin 1

IBAN: IE67 BOFI 900033 35668377

BIC: BOFIIE2D

 

Closing date is September 30th and entry fee is €30

Dates for the competition are below and as outlined in a previous email, these dates will be adhered to with no free weekends given so please be aware of that before entering the competition

 

27/10/2024                  LFA Women’s Under Nineteen Cup First Round

17/11/2024                  LFA Under Nineteen Cup Second Round

12/01/2025                  LFA Under Nineteen Cup Third Round

26/01/2025                  LFA Women’s Under Nineteen Cup Quarter Final

23/02/2025                  LFA Women’s Under Nineteen Cup Semi Final

23/03/2025                  LFA Women’s Under Nineteen Final

Thank you

A massive thank you to all our Member Clubs

We now have 3,200 Team registrations for the new season

Brilliant work within clubs & our Admin team to make this happen.