Singapore Youth League
| Organising body | Football Association of Singapore |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2024 |
| Country | Singapore |
| Number of clubs | 216 (2024) |
| Level on pyramid | 6 |
| Website | syl.sg |
| Current: 2024 Singapore Youth League | |
The Singapore Youth League (SYL) is a youth football tournament for clubs that are affiliated to the Football Association of Singapore. SYL was launched in 2024 to provide a competitive platform for young players to showcase their talent and gain valuable match experience.[1]
The inaugural season is set to feature over 200 registered teams from 52 clubs and academies across various age groups. The league will kick off on the weekend of 24 and 25 February 2024.[2]
History
[edit]On 3 August 2023, the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) announced that Singapore Youth League (SYL) will be launched in 2024 to provide a competitive platform for young players to showcase their talent and gain valuable match experience.[1] The league is part of the Unleash the Roar! (UTR!) national football project.[3]
The tournaments under FAS's governance follow a programming matrix that specifies the minimum number of games each age group must play to ensure their comprehensive youth development. By establishing these competitive platforms and age-specific leagues, the SYL tournament aims to nurture young talent and provide them with the best environment to progress in their football journey.[1]
FAS Academy Accreditation System (AAS) was also introduced to recognize and support various academies while fostering youth development in Singapore through specific criteria for their enhancement. Clubs and academies will be accredited based on the following criteria of Talent Identification, Coaching, Player Performance, Player Welfare, and Annual Assessment. Successful academies will then be accorded with different levels of accreditation from Level One (highest level) to Level Three (base level).[1] The AAS will also provide an “avenue” into a structured competition - Singapore Youth League.[4]
The competition will involve children of various age groups from U-8s, U-10s, U-12s, U-13s, U-15s and U-17. A promotion-relegation system, with three divisions planned for U-13s, U-15s and U-17s, are in the planning.[4]
On 15 December 2023, FAS shared on various social media platforms that a total of 216 teams have been registered from 53 Clubs and Academies that have signed up via the Academy Accreditation System across the different age groups. This included invited teams such as ActiveSG Football Academy, Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. and Singapore Sports School.[5]
On 6 February 2024, FAS officially announced the league is set to feature over 200 registered teams from 52 clubs and academies across various age groups. The league will kick off on the weekend of 24 and 25 February 2024.[2]
Prior to the inaugural season, teams will undergo an initial classification round of matches to help determine their level. Based on the results of the classification round, teams will be placed in divisions consisting of sides of similar strength for the league proper. The SYL will include a promotion/relegation feature across all age groups, where teams can move up or down divisions based on performance.[2]
Competition format
[edit]| Categories | No. of Teams | Format | Duration per match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under-17 | 28 teams | 11v11 | 90-minute |
| Under-15 | 33 teams | 11v11 | 90-minute |
| Under-13 | 25 teams | 11v11 | 80-minute |
| Under-12 | 39 teams | 9v9 | 60-minute |
| Under-10 | 46 teams | 7v7 | 30-minute |
| Under-8 | 38 teams | 5v5 | 24-minute |
Past champions
[edit]Winners
[edit]Under-17
[edit]| Season | Division 1 | Division 2 | Division 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Lion City Sailors | St Michael's Soccer Assoc. | Verde Cresta Combined SC |
Under-15
[edit]| Season | Division 1 | Division 2 | Division 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
Under-13
[edit]| Season | Division 1 | Division 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Johor Darul Ta'zim FC | Flair Football Academy |
Under-12
[edit]| Season | Division 1 | Division 2 | Division 3 | Division 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
Under-10
[edit]| Season | Division 1 | Division 2 | Division 3 | Division 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Geylang International AFA | Junior NDC U9 Team White | Tanjong Pagar United AFA | First Kick Hypernovas |
Under-8
[edit]| Season | Division 1 | Division 2 | Division 3 | Division 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
See also
[edit]- Football in Singapore
- Football Association of Singapore
- Prime League
- Singapore football league system
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Grassroots football to play a more integral role in local youth development". 3 August 2023. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
- ^ a b c "Inaugural Singapore Youth League to kick off on 24 February with over 200 teams". FAS. 6 February 2024. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
- ^ "Singapore sports round-up (5-11 Feb): Singapore Youth League launched, interim SPL pre-season tournament". Yahoo News. 11 February 2024. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ a b Mohan, Matthew (3 August 2023). "New youth league, academy accreditation system among initiatives by FAS to grow grassroots football". CNA. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
- ^ "Singapore sports round-up (19-25 Feb): Singapore Youth League kicks off, Team Nila launches leadership programme". Yahoo News. 26 February 2024. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ Teoh, Melvyn (13 January 2024). "FAS launches Singapore Youth League, nearly 3,800 kids expected to participate". The Straits Times. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
External links
[edit]- Official website
- Singapore Youth League on Instagram
- Singapore Youth League on Facebook
- Singapore Youth League on TikTok
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