New Club Enquiry

The enquiry form is available from 1 October each season. All new clubs must complete the enquiry process before progressing to formal Club Entry.

Existing OYFL member clubs do not need to complete a New Club Enquiry and should use the Club Entry process instead.

WHO CAN JOIN THE OYFL?

• The club must be affiliated to a County FA.
• The club must have current insurance cover, including public liability and player accident cover, as required by the FA.
• The club must be England Football Accredited, or commit to achieving accreditation before the end of its first season in the League.
• Teams being entered must be grassroots teams rather than academy teams. The exception is Girls' RTC teams entering on instruction from the FA.
• Club officers, team officials, players and parents must agree to follow the League Code of Conduct and FA Respect requirements.
• The club must agree to be bound by League Rules approved at the League AGM.
• The club must send up to two representatives to the League AGM, usually held in June. Failure to attend means the new-club application will be rejected.
• Entry is subject to election into membership by existing member clubs by simple majority.

HOW IT WORKS

1. 1

   Enquire

   Complete the New Club Enquiry form from 1 October.

2. 2

   League review

   The League Secretary contacts the club and explains the next steps.

3. 3

   Club Entry

   If progressing for the following season, complete formal Club Entry from 1 March.

4. 4

   Attend the AGM

   A representative attends the League AGM, usually in June, and briefly introduces the club/team(s), where they play and why they wish to join.

5. 5

   Membership vote

   Existing member clubs vote on acceptance into the League by simple majority.

Ready to enquire?

Complete the New Club Enquiry form and the League Secretary will contact you with further information.