DDSL Cup Finals Date Announcement

The DDSL Cup Finals are scheduled for the Bank Holiday weekend on 2nd to 5th of May in the AUL complex.

We are delighted to announce the Schedule of cup finals as of today which sees over 96 cup finals take place in what has become Irelands largest underage event of the year.

This event is a massive undertaking for the league with 4000 participants and almost 20,000 spectators involved over the weekend.

We need huge support from our clubs to ensure the smooth operation of such an event. The focus on the day must be about the players

and the experience they have (win or lose) and everything we do will impact on that-so thank you in advance!

Clubs are advised no alterations or cancellations will be permitted to the event schedule under any circumstances.

Further information will be issued to Teams/Clubs as they progress to participating in finals. Packs to finalists will be issued nearer the time which include Player/coach wristbands, car park vouchers, match cards etc.

 

All tickets for the event will go on sale on 1st April and the event is expected to sell out .

The event has limits to car parking and is expected to sell out quickly ,so we suggest you let parents know early and suggest car-pooling where possible..

We will be launching the fixtures and ticket links on all our web and social media channels on 1st April.

We will be holding an on-line meeting for all Managers of finalists the week before the finals for 30 mins to cover

the many aspects of organising, sideline behaviour ,Ref Abuse, player registrations, match cards etc.

We, along with our partners Q102, will be piloting many initiatives on this over the event and clubs support is essential.

Club Offer – Ireland v Bulgaria

Please find link below to submit your ticket requests for your Club/School for our upcoming UEFA Nations League Relegation / Promotion Play-Off MNT v Bulgaria, on Sunday 23rd March in the Aviva Stadium

SUBMIT BULGARIA TICKET ORDER HERE

Children’s (U16) tickets are priced at €20 each and for every 10 purchased we will provide 2 adult tickets at the discounted price of €20 each.

Any additional adult tickets ordered outside of this ratio will cost €35 each.

Please note the below important information before making your application

 

  • The minimum requirement to register an order is 10 U16 tickets & 2 adult tickets
  • To submit an order please click into the below above. The deadline for applying for tickets is 5pm, Wednesday 26thFebruary.
  • Once the deadline passes you will receive an email from the Ticketing Team confirming how many tickets your Club/School have been awarded. You will have 24 hours to update/amend your numbers if required. After that point, an invoice is uploaded to your FAI Ticketmaster account for payment. Once the invoice is loaded we cannot accommodate any further changes.
  • Payment is required by means of debit/credit card only
  • We do not offer refunds for unused tickets

Should you have any questions in relation to the scheme, please contact customer-relations@fai.ie

We look forward to welcoming you to the Aviva Stadium in March to cheer on the Boys in Green.

DDSL Referee Month Promo

DDSL Referee Promo

As part of the current Referee drive, and to assist those on their pathway to becoming a referee within the DDSL. We want to give back to you

The DDSL will refund any DDSL club who provides people who attend these refs courses and Refs for the DDSL after completion.

(Refunds will be issued to qualifying people in April.)

 

With more referees we can get more games on weekly & help educate those who wish to make their pathway to being a referee. We are looking for clubs to help here, Please share within your clubs 🤝

Dublin (Balbriggan) Referee Beginners Course – 10th & 17th February (7-10pm)

Dublin (Knocklyon) Referee Beginners Course – 15th February (10-4pm)

Dublin (Clondalkin) Referee Beginners Course – 17th February (10-4pm)

Dublin (Ballymun) Referee Beginners Course – 22nd February (10-4pm)

Dublin (Leicester Celtic) Referee Beginners Course – 23rd February (10-4pm)

To sign up for any of the above courses click on becomearef.ie

FAI Women’s Under 17 Cup 2025 – Entry Form & Payment

Dear League Secretary,

Please be advised that entry for the 2025 FAI Women’s Under 17 Cup has now opened. The closing date for entries for this competition is Wednesday 5th February 2024. Due to the timelines, no entries will be accepted after this date.

Where applicable, can league secretaries please circulate this email to all your relevant clubs. Please make sure to include the attached guide when circulating to your clubs.

Please see the provisional fixture (weekending) dates for this competition below.

Competition FAI Women’s Under 17 Cup 2025
Round 1 23/02/2025
Round 2 23/03/2025
Round 3 13/04/2025
Quarter Finals 04/05/2025
Semi Finals 25/05/2025
Final 29/06/2025

 

FOR CLUB SECRETARIES

 

Please the below link for the 2025 FAI Women’s U17 Cup. Attached is a guide on how to complete the entry form and make payment for this competition. The guide also contains steps on how to create a club account for FAI Connect.

FAI Women’s Under 17 Cup 2025 – Entry & Payment Link

Each club’s entry form information & payment will be processed through FAI Connect. If your club has not yet created an FAI Connect account, please contact FAIConnect faiconnect@fai.ie by email.

It is the responsibility of the club secretary to review all answers and make sure all information is clear and accurate.

The cost of entry for the competition is €30. One entry is permitted per club. Eligibility: Players born in 2008 or later.

PAYMENT PAGE STEPS – A comprehensive guide is attached to this email which includes images of each step.

  1. Login to your club’s FAI Connect Account – Personal Accounts with no affiliated club will not work.
  2. Follow the above link and you will be brought to the entry payment page.
  3. Firstly, select your club’s team ID from the list available.
  4. Select participation confirmation by selecting ‘Add to Cart’.
  5. Provide all club details (Kit Colours, Ground Address etc) – complete all questions and select ‘Add to Cart’ again.
  6. Select the Cart, then proceed to Checkout.
  7. Select ‘Pay Online Now (Stripe)’ and then ‘Proceed’.
  8. Lastly, provide card details to complete payment. You will be provided with a receipt of payment to the email address associated with the FAI Connect Account

Please don’t hesitate to contact me (garret.higgins@fai.ie) if you require any further information.

 

Entry Form

FAI Women’s U17 Cup 2025 – Guide for FAI Connect Entry & Payment

 

DBS Transition Year Programme

📢 Calling All 3rd Year Girls! 📢

Want to level up your soccer skills? Join us for an exclusive Girls-Only Assessment Day at DBS International Soccer Academy!

Our Full-Time Soccer Program is designed to develop players both on and off the pitch, with a focus on athletic training, individual growth, and skill development. This is your chance to get a sneak peek at what we offer and see how our program can help you reach your full potential.

Event Details:
🕒 Time: 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Sports Ireland Indoor Arena
👩‍🎓 Who: Girls currently in 3rd Year
📝 How to Sign Up: Fill out the registration form to secure your spot!

Sign up here:
https://forms.gle/ufax6JrRsupM1civ9

Don’t miss out – we can’t wait to see you there! ⚽

Socials: DBSports
Website: www.dbsisa.com
Mobile: +353 (0) 86 200 7074

Have your say! – DDSL Survey for all

The Dublin & District Schoolboys/girls League (DDSL) along with our strategic partners S3 Solutions are beginning the process of developing a strategy for the future development of the league and indeed football in the capital.

Part of this process involves completing the largest survey (of all stakeholders) undertaken in Ireland in relation to every part of our game. Everyone’s view and opinions are very important, and the aim is to get as many people involved in clubs and our game, past and present to feedback as part of the process which will influence the game going forward.

With the impending FAI player pathway proposals, it is important that every stakeholder can have their say and input, So please complete, if possible, Today !

There are various surveys for Players, Coaches, Volunteers, Referees, Parents and Past Players.

The information we receive will contribute towards the future direction of the league for the next five years. Please ask every stakeholder in your club (past and present) and the game to complete the survey.

The information will help determine the strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for the DDSL and its stakeholders which will form part of our strategy going forward.

The survey will open for two (2) weeks and thank you in advance for your contribution.

 

LINKS BELOW:

DDSL Player Online Survey

Https://forms.office.com/e/31TMjm3crV

DDSL Parents Online Survey

Https://forms.office.com/e/C67jXZh6qM

 DDSL Past Players Online Survey

Https://forms.office.com/e/XV6SxTK1k0

DDSL Club Volunteer Online Survey

Https://forms.office.com/e/iuXjfwP361

We are asking you as a club to issue this mail to all your Club Members, Volunteers, Parents, and Players (Current & Past) over the next 2 or 3 days and share on all media channels .This will be the largest survey ever carried out in Irish football, and we hope to get the views of every stakeholder to formulate a strategy the meets the needs of every child and stakeholder in the future.

Yours in Sport

On behalf of everyone in the

Dublin & District Schoolboys/girls League

 

New Partnership – DBS Sports Tours

We are delighted to announce that DBS Sports Tours is now the Official Travel Partner for the DDSL

Together, We’ll deliver exclusive training, resources and amazing experiences for young players throughout the league.

DDSL Chairman Niall O’Driscoll: “We are delighted to partner with DB Tours one of Irelands top travel & bonded companies. The partnership will deliver support and expertise for our clubs to cater for the ever-increasing demand by DDSL teams looking to enhance the footballing experience of young players. The priority of safety, well organised and quality options at affordable costs provided by DB Tours will no doubt serve our clubs, parents and more importantly players over the coming years.’’

DB Sports Managing Director; “We have been dedicated to grassroots football in Ireland for over 14 years, and partnering with such a prestigious league is a true honour. We hope this collaboration will create new opportunities for all DDSL members. We look forward to organising your unforgettable team tour that will be talked about for years to come.”

 

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DDSL X FAI Cup (Womens/Mens) Finals Offer

Clubs/Schools offer for the upcoming FAI Cup Finals, see links below:

Sports Direct Women’s FAI Cup Final, Athlone Town AFC v Shelbourne FC, Tallaght Stadium, Sunday October 20th:

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=J4TEMnpsjU-111CSOsx7t_JRhVfaC0ZGgfvJShvNnzVUQTVKMEJEUTZRV0FCM0xWNjc3RkRBNUYzSi4u

 

Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup Final, Aviva Stadium, Sunday November 10th:

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=J4TEMnpsjU-111CSOsx7t_JRhVfaC0ZGgfvJShvNnzVUME9YMzlSOVNDTVJJT09LQ0ROWEJSMkdJSS4u

 

DDSL Club Secretaries Meeting NEW DATE

Please note the DDSL Club Secretaries Meeting scheduled for next Thursday 10th October has been cancelled due to the Men’s Nations League Irish International fixture Finland v Ireland. This was an oversight on our part & thanks to Elaine Harrington Peamount Utd for bringing it to our attention during the week. Apologies for the oversight & looking forward to a Win on Thursday.

 

Details of the re-scheduled meeting is as follows:

DDSL Club Secretaries Meeting

 

Please note the next DDSL Club Secretaries meeting will now take place as follows:

 

  • Date:  Thursday 24th October 2024

 

  • Time: 7.15pm to 9.15pm

 

  • Venue:  National Sports Campus Conference Room (Beside FAI H/O)

 

  • All clubs are required to provide a representative in the absence of their secretary.

 

See you all on Thursday 24th October 2024 & once again apologies for any inconvenience.

 

Important Notice – Club Secretaries

Dear Secretary,

We are writing to inform all clubs that the DDSL Disciplinary Unit has issued several sanctions to clubs following red cards issued to unregistered players over the last few weeks.

See details of the sanctions below.

Please note that following issuance of a red card sanction in the above game which has highlighted the player concerned is unregistered and was ineligible to play , the Disciplinary Committee has issued the following decision.

Fine: €100.00 to the Club.

Sanction; loss of Match with 3 points awarded to opposition and a further 6 points deduction.

The Disciplinary Committee, having considered the match delegate’s report and all other information available to them, finds a breach of Rule Section 2 , Sub section 1, Rule 1.1, Rule 1.3 and Rule 5.1  of the current DDSL rule book issued in August 2024 and sanctions your Club/Individual  with the above referenced fine and or sanction.

https://ddsl.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DDSL-Rule-Book-2024-2025-Season-D3.pdf


IT IS IMPORTANT ALL PLAYERS ARE REGISTERED,PLACED ON TEAM PANELS BEFORE THEY PLAY TO ENSURE INSURANCE COVER IS IN PLACE AND ARE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH THE RULES, AS SANCTIONS ARE QUITE ONEROUS ON BOTH PLAYERS AND CLUBS.

 

Please be advised that the league is carrying out checks on player registration, Panel /Player placements and the number of players allocated to panels over the next two weeks to ensure

the compliance, integrity of the rules and competitions.

Thanking you for your co-operation in this regard.