Any “Under 14” boys team playing in its local league, and affiliated to its County FA, can represent its local Lions Club in this knock-out competition.
Initial games are drawn on a regional basis so as to reduce travelling time and costs, moving farther a field as the rounds progress.
By organising early rounds on a regional basis each District has its own District Cup with eventually the Multiple District semi-finals and Final being staged at prestigious professional stadiums.
In the past we have played at the City Ground, Nottingham Forest, Walsall, Ipswich Town, Port Vale, Telford United & Burton Albion. This year both semi-finals will be played on Sunday 9th May 2010, the Northern semi will be at Chester FC and the Southern semi at Swindon Town FC. The final will be played on Sunday 23rd May 2010 at Rushenden & Diamonds FC. It is our expectation that all teams entering will commit to these dates. If due to unforseen circumstances we have to change venues the dates will not change and we expect to obtain the use of similar ptestigous venues.
The Competition is sanctioned each year by the English, Scottish, Welsh and Irish Football Associations and by UEFA.
Every Lions Club competing are given Lions’ MD PR leaflets to distribute to players’ families & Football Club management & supporters. This is a great opportunity for your Club to get PR &, potentially, new members.
Please do not miss out – support the Youth Football Competition & enter a team next year.