NCYFL AGM 2023
A copy of the AGM Presentation is available to view below, including the slides shown by James Buhlemann of Norfolk FA. We have also included the latest revision of the fixture calendar.
2023 Clubs Update
A copy of the presentation delivered to club secretary's and chairpersons is available to download. The first draft of the 2023-24 fixture calendars are also available to view.
International Women’s Day 2023
It is International Women’s Day on 8th March 2023 so it's a good time to celebrate the achievement of females who have participated in NCYFL and gone on to be successful in football. Today we are focusing on Sarah Brasero-Carreira. Dean Sheppard coached Sarah when she was involved in youth football in NCYFL at Sprowston FC. This is what he had to say about Sarah. From day 1 everyone was amazed with her ability and attitude. She always had a ball at her feet, walking
Heading Trial Information
NCYFL have signed up for the FA trial but only for U7-U10. U11’s and U12's will continue as they would normally. Guidance will be provided for managers, players, those who officiate games and spectators. The FA will also want feedback on the experience from all those involved.Why are they doing the trial? This is to align the game experience with training where heading the ball has already ceased. Player Welfare, this is to mitigate any risk that might be linked to heading the ball.What are the
2022-23 Coaches Briefing
A copy of the presentation delivered to coaches during the 14 Pre-season briefings is available below.
2022-23 Fixture Calendars
The league committee have produced a calendar for fixture weeks for all age groups. This also incorporates Norfolk FA County Cup weekends, and overspill. Clubs should expect fixtures from NCYFL on all weekends marked in green, yellow or purple. All fixtures are subject to change.
NCYFL announce partnership with Upp Broadband
We are delighted to announce that the Norfolk Combined Youth Football League (NCYFL) and Upp Broadband are to team up and work together for the 2022-23 season. Upp aim to deliver fast and reliable broadband to underserved areas. Upp’s full-fibre network is built for speed, using fibre optic cable, not just to your street, but all the way to your home. So the speed offered is the speed you can expect. Plus, full-fibre is more reliable - as well as more sustainable - than existing copper
Refereeing Event
We're hosting an event on Tuesday 8th February on Microsoft Teams with a variety of match officials and coaches. The idea of the event is to help both coaches and referees understand any frustrations of difficulties they find in the game. Norfolk FA will also be present and providing an update on Referee Courses. To book on, please click here.
January Newsletter
League Event We held a league event to talk to clubs in November about a range of topics. Club administration was high on the agenda due to the impact of match cards not being completed. We had to make a decision to ask managers not to use the Matchday App due to the unreliability of this and data going through to Full-Time. The position on match card completion has improved, but we do still have some managers who have to be chased regularly in order
21-22 Coaches Briefing
The slides from the Coaches Briefing that took place on the 6th September are now available to download below.