Monmouthshire Junior Association Football League
WELCOME
Welcome to the Monmouthshire Junior Association Football League. Formerly the East Gwent Junior AFL.
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FAW COVID-19 Advice & Information Monday 7 June 2221:
Following the Welsh government announcement on Friday 4th June 2021, please see below a summary of the changes to football activity.
- Increase in the number of people permitted to attend outdoor regulated events from Monday 7th June.
- A maximum of 100 adults (aged 18 and over) and an unlimited number of children (academic year 13 and below) will be permitted to spectate a junior and youth (academic year 13 and below) match or training sessions outdoors from 7th June. Spectators must maintain 2m social distancing from each other and be at least 2m away from the field of play. Spectators are not permitted at training sessions and matches held indoors. Clubs need to refer to the specific FAW Spectator Regulations!
- Tournaments and festivals will be able to take place outdoors in Wales – further guidance will be released in due course to support clubs in hosting these events.
- Organisations will now be able to participate in outdoor tournaments and festivals outside of Wales providing it has been approved by the FAW or Area Association, and if that event has also received approval from the host country’s governing body e.g. The FA. Please note that certain areas of the UK may have travel restrictions in place.
See the FAW Return to Football Protocols 7 June 2021, FAW Return to Spectating and FAW Spectating FAQs for further information.
FAW Return to Football Protocols 7 June 2021
FAW Return to Spectating Regulations
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The League operates in the area of the current Monmouthshire County Council, in South East Wales, and is affiliated to the Gwent County Football Association. Subject to demand, the League provides junior football for Under 7s up to Under 16s age groups. Nearly 100 teams and 1500 players enjoy organised football with the League.
** See latest news below for the new small sided football regulations.
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Latest News
FAW Club Accreditation
Season 2021-22: Clubs need to complete and submt information via the Club Accreditation App on the Comet System if they were not accredited last season or wish to acheive a higher level.
Please ensure all DBSs and coach qualifications are valid for the coming season.
Small-Sided Football
The FAW has introduced new small sided football regulations.
U7s to U11s for season 2020/21,
Under 12 from season 2021/22, Under 13 from season 2022/23.
Click to read the new
Small sided football regulations
Coaching Courses
Book courses on the online coach education website at:
Visit the website for the lastest information on FAW courses - leaders, first aid, safeguarding, revalidation workshops and lots more.
FAW Comet System
Players and coaching staff MUST be registered by each club on the FAW Comet System for Season 2021-22.
Clubs must register team entry for U12s-U16s on the FAW Comet system for Season 2021-22. To be advised!!
Click here to see all club notices
Click here for the all news from the league
Click here for the league's Privacy Notice
Important information
FAW Safeguarding
FAW Safeguarding/acreditation workshop - Tuesday 10th July 2018 at Dragon Park 18.30 start
The workshop will last approximately two and a half hours and will incorporate a presentation on the day to day duties of being a Club Safeguarding Officer, as well as information on the Club Accreditation Process. Topics covered include the DBS check process, FAW DBS risk assessment procedures for coaches and volunteers, referrals, day to day Safeguarding related queries and the Club Accreditation process. Safeguarding Officer and Accreditation Officer should attend, however, if they are unable to attend please feel free to send another representative.No more than two attendees are present from each club at this workshop.
FAW Safeguarding Roadshow - GCFA Invite.[...]
Microsoft Word document [242.1 KB]
The workshop will last approximately two and a half hours and will incorporate a presentation on the day to day duties of being a Club Safeguarding Officer, as well as information on the Club Accreditation Process. Topics covered include the DBS check process, FAW DBS risk assessment procedures for coaches and volunteers, referrals, day to day Safeguarding related queries and the Club Accreditation process. Safeguarding Officer and Accreditation Officer should attend, however, if they are unable to attend please feel free to send another representative.No more than two attendees are present from each club at this workshop.
FAW Safeguarding Roadshow - GCFA Invite.[...]
Microsoft Word document [242.1 KB]
SAFEGUARDING POLICY, PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES
Please note section 6.1 page 33 provides guidelines on taking photographs and filming at football games, training and events. The FAW strongly recommends that these guidelines be adhered to. Always consult FAW safeguarding for the latest information. http://www.faw.cymru/en/about-faw/pitch/safeguarding/
SG P.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [7.4 MB]
Please note section 6.1 page 33 provides guidelines on taking photographs and filming at football games, training and events. The FAW strongly recommends that these guidelines be adhered to. Always consult FAW safeguarding for the latest information. http://www.faw.cymru/en/about-faw/pitch/safeguarding/
SG P.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [7.4 MB]
Regulations affecting players & clubs in different countries
Please note that the United Kingdom has 4 separate National Football Associations, and international football regulations apply between the countries that make up the UK. Our league borders counties in England that comes under jurisdiction of the English FA, and there are clubs within 50 km who play in the English Pyramid System. Plus, we play games on Sundays and they may play games on Saturdays. It is important you understand the following: -
Under FIFA Regulations
- A player 7 years of age or older cannot play for two different clubs in two different countries (e.g. England and Wales, or other country) at the same time.
- A player 10 years of age or older needs to get international clearance to move/transfer between clubs in two different countries - from playing for a junior club team in one country (e.g England or any other country) to play for a junior club in Wales (or vice versa). This has changed as it used to be 12 years of age or older.
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