DDSL COACH EDUCATION

Throughout the year we will be delivering a wide range of free coach education workshops across DDSL Clubs. These practical workshops are open to coaches from all DDSL clubs. Our full September schedule is attached, with details of our October workshops to follow shortly.

SEPTEMBER WORKSHOPS

Date Workshop Venue Time Booking
Monday, 7 September Ball Mastery & 1v1 Clinic 1 Crumlin United 7:00pm Book here
Tuesday, 8 September Developing a Players’ First Touch Granada FC 7:00pm Book here
Wednesday, 9 September A Season of Sessions: Building an Effective Session Leicester Celtic FC 7:00pm Book here
Monday, 14 September Ball Mastery & 1v1 Clinic 1 Swords Celtic FC 7:00pm Book here
Tuesday, 15 September Developing a Players’ First Touch Baldoyle United FC 7:00pm Book here
Wednesday, 16 September Goalkeeper Workshop Faults and Fixes Lucan United FC 7:00pm Book here
Wednesday, 16 September A Season of Sessions: Building an Effective Session St Mochta’s FC 7:00pm Book here
Monday, 21 September Small Group Play Clinic 1 Kilnamanagh AFC 7:00pm Book here
Tuesday, 22 September Developing a Players’ First Touch Lourdes Celtic FC 7:00pm Book here
Wednesday, 23 September A Season of Sessions: Building an Effective Session Rathcoole FC 7:00pm Book here
Monday, 28 September Small Group Play Clinic 1 Home Farm FC 7:00pm Book here
Tuesday, 29 September Developing a Players’ First Touch St Columbans SYC 7:00pm Book here
Wednesday, 30 September A Season of Sessions: Building an Effective Session Portmarnock AFC 7:00pm Book here
Wednesday, 30 September Goalkeeper Workshop Faults and Fixes Newbridge Town FC 7:00pm Book here

 

HOW TO REGISTER 

  1. Visit the DDSL Coach Education booking page.
  1. Scroll through the page and find the workshop you wish to attend.
  1. Select the free €0 workshop ticket and add it to your order.
  1. Enter the requested attendee details.
  1. Review your selection and complete the registration.
  1. You will receive confirmation once your booking has been submitted.

All workshops are completely free, but advance registration is required. Whether you are an experienced coach or have only recently started, there will be workshops available to support your development. Find a workshop near you, register for free and come along for an enjoyable and practical evening of coach development.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Player Registration Update

DDSL Player Registration

Please take note of the following important information when registering your child.

Registration
When registering your child, please ensure you select the correct club from the club list.

Incorrect club registrations
If you register your child to the wrong club and need to amend the registration, please note that changes can take 10–15 days to be processed.
All change requests must be submitted by email to playerreghelpdesk@ddsl.ie.

3.Player approvals
Player approvals can take 5–10 days from receipt of the registration.


  1. Check your registration status
    You can check the status of your child’s registration at any time through your SportLoMo account.

Coach Education Workshops

We are starting back our Education Workshops from next week.

 

We will be running a BDO Workshop specifically for club BDOs, where we will deliver a workshop that BDOs can then bring back and deliver to both coaches and parents within their club.

 

We also have a 5v5–7v7 Format Workshop for any coach involved in these formats of the game. This workshop will show how the 5v5 and 7v7 game formats work for your teams.

 

Please share with the relevant coaches, volunteers, parents, and players aged 16+ within your club.

 

To book onto one of the DDSL Workshops, please use the link below.

 

BDO Workshop:                             7pm Tuesday 11th August (Abbotstown)

5v5- 7v7 Format Workshop:          7pm Wednesday 12th August (Online)

 

https://ddsl.sportsmanager.ie/sportlomo/registration/event-registration/index/14189

 

DDSL Player Registration Now Open

DDSL Player Registration & Benefits 👌

Important, all Players must register on the link below for the coming season 26/27  📌

This will allow you to be added to approved squads for the coming season.

Exclusive Benefits to you ⤵️

Insurance, Lifestyle Sports Discount, Hyundai & more with our partners 👌

Registration Link:

Player Registrations

Select ➡️ Player

This must be done ASSP to allow teams complete squad panels 🤝

All email queries must go to :

playerregistrations@ddsl.ie

#ddslgrassroots

DDSL Presentations 2026

Presentations 2026 🏆

Thank you to all for attending the DDSL Presentstions 🤝

Big thank you to our DDSL Team for coming to assist 🫶🏻

Photos link in Below 📲

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/110RYHvgyCK9PcaIW4X8zeqexrFcrAobJ

#ddslgrassroots #presentations2026

DDSL x Lifestyle Sports

DDSL is proud to announce a new partnership with Life Style Sports, Ireland’s largest sports retailer, as our official sports retail partner.

The partnership brings together two organisations with a shared passion for sport, participation and community development. As part of the partnership, DDSL members will be able to avail of an exclusive 12.5% discount through Life Style Sports, helping make football boots, training gear and sports essentials more accessible throughout the season.

As one of Ireland’s most respected youth football leagues, DDSL has played a central role in developing young talent and creating opportunities for thousands of boys and girls to enjoy football in an organised, inclusive and competitive environment. Many of Ireland’s top players began their journeys in grassroots leagues such as DDSL, highlighting the vital role community football plays in the future of the game.

Life Style Sports has long been committed to Irish sport through partnerships with clubs, organisations and communities nationwide. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Dublin, the retailer has grown into one of the most recognisable names in Irish sporting retail, offering leading global brands alongside strong support for local sport.

There will be a Life Style Sports Zone at the upcoming DDSL Cup Finals, where players, families and supporters can attempt to  “Crack the Code” for a chance to win an elite pair of football boots alongside other exciting prizes. DDSL members can also use their exclusive 12.5% discount to purchase football boots and the latest Premier League Club jerseys at the Life Style Sports Zone.

Niall O’Driscoll, Chairman of the DDSL, said:

“We are delighted to welcome Life Style Sports as our Official Sports Retail Partner. This partnership represents a strong alignment of values around participation, development and community, and we look forward to working together to support grassroots football across the league.”

Mark Stafford, CEO at Life Style Sports, comments on the partnership:

“We are incredibly proud to partner with DDSL, an organisation that has made such a positive impact on youth football for generations. Grassroots sport is at the heart of communities across Ireland, and we are excited to support the players, clubs, families and volunteers who give so much to the game every week.”

About DDSL

The Dublin & District Schoolboys/Girls League (DDSL) is one of Ireland’s leading youth football leagues, providing organised football for more than 50,000 players across Dublin and surrounding areas, supported by over 12,000 volunteers who help drive grassroots football in their communities.

About Life Style Sports

Life Style Sports is Ireland’s largest sports retailer, offering the latest sports footwear, apparel and equipment from the world’s leading brands through stores nationwide and online.

Expression of Interest Update

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST UPDATE NOTICE:

The League have extended the Closing Date for the submission of Expression of Interest applications to Tuesday 19th May @ 5PM to assist all our member clubs.

Please be advised that this will be the final close date in order to allow the league process for the new season 2026 – 2027.

We ask clubs to pay particular attention to the upload of required information, please insure the relevant document is uploaded in the relevant section of the form.

  • [Public Liability Certificate]    Please do not upload an Indemnity Letter.
  • [Club Mark FAI Status Letter] Please insure that you upload the Letter of Confirmation – or Letter of status such as Active – Confirmed from the FAI.

Please seek assistance at \ or send any related communications to eoi@ddsl.ie.

Sponsor a Trophy

We are reaching out again to invite clubs to be part of a special initiative that celebrates the dedication and contributions of your club’s volunteers and legends who have left a lasting impact on both your club and the whole soccer community. This initiative was introduced last season & was a great success.

 

Your club’s history is built on the dedication and passion of its volunteers and legendsand now, you have the opportunity to honor their legacy in a truly meaningful way.

We are inviting clubs to sponsor a trophy in their name—a fabulous tribute to those who have shaped your club’s journey. This is your chance to celebrate a cherished volunteer or club legend, including those who are no longer with us, ensuring their name remains forever tied to the club and the game they loved.

The named trophy will be awarded annually for the next five years and can be presented by a family member or club official. This powerful gesture will not only recognize their contributions but also inspire future generations to carry on their legacy.

Would your club be interested in supporting this initiative?

Please see attached the ‘Trophy Sponsorship Poster’ with further information. Once you are happy to sponsor a Cup please complete the form attached & forward all correspondence to Mick Kennedy at gm@ddsl.ie 

More information

 

DDSL Cup Final Dates

We are delighted to announce the schedule of cup finals as of today, with over 97 cup finals taking place in what has become Ireland’s largest underage event of the year.

This is a massive undertaking for the league, involving 4,000 participants and almost 20,000 spectatorsacross both weekends.

The finals will take place on Saturday/Sunday 16th–17thand Saturday/Sunday 23rd–24th. There will be no more than two kick-off times per day, to help manage the large volume of cars and people attending.

We will need huge support from our clubs to ensure the smooth operation of this event. The focus on the day must always be about the players and the experience they have (win or lose). Everything we do impacts that experience, so thank you in advance for your cooperation and support.

Clubs are advised that no alterations or cancellationswill be permitted to the event schedule under any circumstances. Further information will be issued to teams and clubs as they progress to participating in finals.

Finalist packs will be issued closer to the event and will include player/coach wristbands, car park vouchers, match cards, and other relevant materials.

All tickets for the event will go on sale on 1st May, and the event is expected to sell out. Car parking is limited and also expected to fill quickly, so we strongly suggest clubs inform parents early and encourage car-pooling where possible. Fixtures and ticket links will be launched across all our website and social media channels on 5th May.

An online meeting for all managers of finalists will be held during the week before the finals (approximately 30 minutes).

This will cover key areas such as organising on the day, sideline behaviour, referee abuse, player registrations, and match cards. Please note that player panel validation and match cards will be completely onlinefor all finals. Clubs must ensure all panels are complete, with a registered coach assigned to each team to operate match cards for the finals.

Further communication will follow closer to the time. Along with our partners Q102, we will be piloting a number of initiatives during the event, including silent sidelines, and the support of clubs and parents will be essential to their success.

Attached Cup Final Days/Times below:

DDSL Cup Finals 2026

Join the DDSL JMO Programme

We are delighted with the response with almost 160 talented young people looking to get involved in the development of grassroots football in Dublin.

We are keen to keep the ball rolling and detail below some of the things we hope to include that ensures you experience is enjoyable in becoming

Leaders to the very young players in our league.

 

The programme will be based on the following .

  1. All candidates must be a club member and/or registered player/official with the DDSL.
  2. All must have reached their 16th Birthday as of 1st January 2026.
  3. 3. Each Member will receive on-line support, on-line training, Gear, and other benefits whilst on the programme.
  4. 4. Each registered member will be fully insured under the DDSL Player insurance Programme.
  5. 5. JMO’s will be allocated by their clubs to all games up to U11 in the initial phase.
  6. 6. JMO’s will be under the supervision of Clubs BDO’s or nominated person in a club.
  7. 7. There will be serious sanctions on any abuse to JMO’s including no games for offending clubs!
  8. 8. It is open to players/people who already referee games in their clubs (Young & Old).

The programme will offer as we develop.

  1. Supported by a team of experienced Referees offering support, training, and help (including on-line and phone support)
  2. 2. Create a programme that is fun, respectful, and enjoyable for young JMOs.
  3. 3. allow the ability to earn a Match fees (as per FAI rates) in the sport they love and recognise their role in the game.
  4. 4. More importantly build young leaders for the future and promote respect in life!
  5. Include a team of observers visiting clubs and helping BDO’s and young refs.
  6. 6. Fund young referees in FAI courses, seminars should they wish to progress in the game !

To Register your interest CLICK BELOW LINK:

https://ddsl.sportsmanager.ie/sportlomo/registration/event-registration/index/14189

So ,what can you do in the meantime……. Touch base with the person in your club who will look after you and/or fixtures to advise them of your interest

For any queries e-mail us at jmo@ddsl.ie

We look forward to hearing from you

Derek Gallagher