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ARRANGED COUNTY MATCHES
Sunday 6 October ESFA R1 Lancashire U16b v Durham Venue and ko tbc
Friday 11 October NCo Cleveland U14g v Durham at Trinity Catholic College 4g ko 5.45pm
Friday 11 October NCo Cleveland U16g v Durham at Trinity Catholic College 4g ko 7.15pm
Saturday 12 October NCo Durham U16b v South Yorkshire at Washington Hub ko 2pm
Friday 18 October NCo Durham U18 v Cleveland Washington Hub 4g ko 7.15pm
Friday 8 November NCo Durham U16b v Cleveland Washington Hub 4g ko 7.15pm
ESFA INTER-COUNTY CUPS
The draws have been made for the ESFA Inter-county cup competitions.
Both the U14 Girls and U16 Girls have a bye in Round 1 of their respective competitions.
For Round 2 the U16 Girls are drawn at home to Lancashire whilst the U14 Girls are away to either Lancashire or South Yorkshire.
The U16 Boys are drawn away to Lancashire in Round 1.
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U16 GIRLS COUNTY SQUAD 2024-25
After 3 talented trials, the following girls have been selected to represent Durham County Schools U16s for the forthcoming season:
Chloe Jackson, Amy Colligan, Lola Stokes, Amelie Jones, Amy Howarth, Amber Robinson, Mia Maddison-Neal, Eve Webster, Eden Alderson, Ellen Swan, Alesha Flores-Milan, Emma Cook, Grace Stubbs, Teigan Wilson, Macey Bangura, Anna Rowntree, Leila Hughes, Neve Sewell, Molly Wilson
Reserve: Amelie Crumpton (GK)
Can parents please send an email to Claire Armstrong at carmstrong@northfieldssc.org to confirm their place. If you would like future information to be sent to and additional email as well please include the extra email address in your reply.
U14 GIRLS COUNTY SQUAD 2024-25
The following girls have been selected for the above squad for the 2024-25 season. Only these 16 girls need to attend a training session at Consett Academy on Wednesday 17th July from 4.15-6pm.
Katie Bewick, Isla-Burdon-Watson, Alisha Hewitt, Anna Hind, Ava Howe, Eve Izomor, Tia Jenkins, Isobel Kilpatrick, Imogen Philllips, Poppie Phillipson, Molly Reeks, Georgia Rignall-Howie, Emily Robson, Lily Scott, Saisha Snowdon, Lydia Turns
PRIMARY NEWS
INTER-ASSOCIATION COMPETITONS
It is hoped to play the John Robson Trophy on Saturday 21st September. Association teams that will be participating are Chester-le-Street, Darlington, Sunderland and Washington.
The fixtures for the 2024-25 Harrison Cup can be found by using the following link. Harrison Cup
The draw for the 2024-25 Derwent & Medomsley Cup can be found by using the following link. Derwent & Medomsley Cup
HEADING: FA RULING
The Football Association are introducing a new rule to phase out heading in youth football over the next three seasons.
For further detailed information use the following link to the FA website. The FA
MINI SOCCER AT A GLANCE: Season 2024-25
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Under 7 |
Under 8 |
Under 9 |
Under 10 |
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Max permitted format |
5 v 5 |
5 v 5 |
7 v 7 |
7 v 7 |
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Ball size |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
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Offside |
No |
No |
No |
No |
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Throw ins |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
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Pass or dribble in |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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Back pass rule |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Corners |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Retreat line |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Power play |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Deliberate heading allowed |
No – if occurs an indirect free kick to the opposition |
No – if occurs an indirect free kick to the opposition |
No – if occurs an indirect free kick to the opposition |
Yes unless league has opted to include U10s |
PASS OR DRIBBLE-IN: Under 7 to Under 9 (2024-25) AND Under 7 to Under 10 (2025-26)
- Traditional throw-ins will no longer take place and will be replaced by a pass or dribble-in.
DELIBERATE HEADING
No deliberate heading for Under 7s up to and including Under 9s.
- Deliberately heading the ball is an offence punishable by an indirect free kick. The indirect free kick is taken at the point where the ball was deliberately headed, except:
- Where a player deliberately heads the ball within their own penalty area, the referee will stop the game and restart with an indirect free kick to the opposition from the nearest side line of the penalty area where the offence took place.
SPONSORSHIP
DCSFA are looking for sponsors to allow the association to continue providing excellent football opportunities for male and female players in the schools, academies and colleges across the County from primary through to tertiary.
If you are interested in sponsoring any of the activities that we provide please read the information letter using this link (information) or contact kgilbertson@hotmail.co.uk
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