GENERAL NOTICE TO ALL ELIGIBLE CLUBS IN RELATION TO THE EOI PROCESS
Current Status: OPEN
The process to complete your clubs Expression of Interest remains Open until 5PM on Friday June 27TH 2025
All eligible club Secretaries will be in receipt of an instruction email to assist in completing the process.
Transforming Youth Football Culture with “it’s my game” campaign
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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.”
U8 to u12 draft formations now on site at link
It will remain open to Sunday 25th at 8pm for club’s feedback.
Feedback will only be accepted via registrations@ddsl.ie from club sec’s only
All u13 to u18 feedback is now closed and the league are finalising
the divisions and fixtures which will be published in due course.
Important that clubs understand we will do our best but not all clubs may get the
Leagues requested as we have limits to divisions .which I am sure you will appreciate.
A big thanks to clubs and all involved in the process to ensure we get up and running on time.
Exciting News for DDSL Supporters!
Thanks to our wonderful partners at Arachas Insurance Brokers, we’re giving our amazing supporters and families the chance to win a Luxury Hamper worth over €300!
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to indulge in some fabulous treats.
Enter here for a chance to win: https://forms.gle/QUJbCVJRAsAVMUgb9. We appreciate your support!
Good luck to all of the teams competing in the Cup Finals this weekend.
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U7/U8/U9 Boys/Girls Seminar:
As you are aware, we organise an update session for the above Boys/Girls Divisions early in the 2nd half of the season. This is to allow the new u7’s Divisions/managers/coaches & u8/9 managers/coaches to attend a session covering the ‘Rules/Guidelines for the 5v5; the Different Divisions; Code of Conduct for Manager/coaches/parents & any questions.
As there should be a big turnout, we have divided the sessions into two grouping:
7pm to 8.15pm
8.15pm to 9.15pm
In FAI H/O Conference room on Thursday 18th January 2024.
Please forward to all your u7/u8/u9 managers/coaches Boys/Girls & forward an e-mail to Clubcare@ddsl.ie to register your manager/coaches for the course. Please also indicate what time session suits.
Barry Ferguson Director of Football will update on the Rules/Guidelines & Head of Girls Zoe Pool & u7 to u9 Boys Fix Sec Killian Travers will update on the different divisions . We’ll answer any questions/queries etc.
UPCOMING REFEREE COURSES:
🔗Online Referee Beginners Course – 15th/16th January 2024 (7-10pm) – FULL
🔗Online Referee Beginners Course – 30th/31st January 2024 (7-10pm) –17PLACES LEFT
🔗Online Referee Beginners Course – 26th/27th February 2024 (7-10pm) – 28PLACES LEFT
U7/U8/U9 Boys/Girls Seminar:
As you are aware, we organise an update session for the above Boys/Girls Divisions early in the 2nd half of the season. This is to allow the new u7’s Divisions/managers/coaches & u8/9 managers/coaches to attend a session covering the ‘Rules/Guidelines for the 5v5; the Different Divisions; Code of Conduct for Manager/coaches/parents & any questions.
As there should be a big turnout, we have divided the sessions into two grouping:
7pm to 8.15pm
8.15pm to 9.15pm
In FAI H/O Conference room on Thursday 18th January 2024.
Please forward to all your u7/u8/u9 managers/coaches Boys/Girls & forward an e-mail to Clubcare@ddsl.ie to register your manager/coaches for the course. Please also indicate what time session suits.
Racism/ Discrimination: This Webinar will be compulsory for Club Secretaries/Child Welfare Officers.
The DDSL, FAI and the educational project show racism the red card will be organising a series of anti – racism/non discrimination educational sessions.
These sessions are designed to be interactive and cover key issues related to understanding racism, its reporting and management.
As our numbers are large there will be twosessions & these will be presented by Des Tomlinson FAIIntercultural Programme National Coordinator & Valeria Aquino from the Immigrant Council.
Session 1 is with Club Secretaries & child welfare officers on the Monday 22nd of January 2024, 7pm – 8:30pm (90 mins). Max 50 people
Session 2 is with Club Secretaries & child welfare officers on Monday 12th of February 2024, 7pm – 8:30pm (90 mins). Max 50 people
Session 3 is with Club coaches : Session TBC
Please see below the ‘Links’ to register for the different days on 22nd January & 12thFebruary 2024. There will be a maximum of 50 people allowed on each ssession.
As the issues of Racism/ Discrimination are on the increase within the League, This Webinar will be compulsory for Club Secrearties/Child Welfare Officers. If the courses fill up quickly, we will organise another course as well as arranging a separate course for Referees. Therefore, please register early as these types of courses are in demand as clubs want to be in a position to address these issues & these courses will allow them to do so.
All clubs must be represented.
Please registered directly for either date by e-mail directly to our Admin team at clubcare@ddsl.ie
MONDAY 22nd JANUARY 2024
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MONDAY 12th FEBRUARY 2024
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