JSSL Singapore National Youth Leagues – COVID-19 Precautions & Protocol

League games will begin with the following new and updated measures and protocol for all League Venues.

  • Based on Government guidelines, games will be played behind “closed doors”. Parents must drop off and pick up their children after the game has ended. A designated pick up are will be allocated and circulated to parents by their coaches.
  • Any parent who is caught attempting to watch their child’s game will have their child withdrawn from the JSSL Leagues for the remainder of the season with immediate effect.
  • Any parent who stays to watch a game will force the game to be stopped until they remove themselves. Games will restart once the parents have left and the game will be reduced by the amount of time lost. The playing child of the parent involved will be removed from the JSSL Leagues and their team will also forfeit their match with a walkover awarded to the opposition team.
  • All coaches, staff, players and officials will have their temperatures checked at all JSSL League venues on arrival at the venue.
  • Players and coaches are to proceed to the JSSL registration/information tents at each venue to have their temperature checked before they start their game or warm up. They will then receive a sticker with their temperature which is to be worn on their top.
  • Any individual with a temperature of 37.5 or above will be sent home and are encouraged to visit their local GP.
    We strongly encourage all parent/guardians to perform temperature checks at home prior to coming to their games.
  • All coaches and the referees will check that all players have had their temperature taken and are wearing the sticker.
  • Each team can assign 1 designated person to film/livestream their teams’ game.
  • The designated person’s name must be submitted on the Friday before the league game to JSSL
  • The designated person must be wearing a club branded top and have their temperature checked
  • He/she will receive a pass from the admin team on the day to enable them to be present on site to film the game
  • If we do not receive the name list on the Friday the team will not be able to film their game
  • Any child who has a serious medical condition and requires a parent to be close by can have their Club submit the child’s name and condition and the parent that will be at the venue, to JSSL on the Friday before the game.
  • The parent will then have their temperature taken on the day and will receive a medical pass to enable them to stay at the venue. They will also be assigned to a designated area at the venue.
  • In line with MOH guidelines, any player and or parent who has returned from any country overseas must remain at home for 14 days from the date of entry into Singapore, and cannot attend the JSSL Leagues.
  • In addition, if a traveling person enters Singapore and is staying in the same household as a League player – we request that the player also remain absent from the JSSL Leagues for a 14 day period.
  • Any Club who has a league player or family member of a player or team manager or coach who is diagnosed with the Coronavirus must inform the JSSL League Management at [email protected] so that we can follow the MOH protocol and take the necessary and appropriate action.
  • We appreciate everyone’s support and we hope that all coaches and parents can cooperate with these steps as we look to enhance our safety measures.

We will continue to provide updates as guided by the authorities and the Government agencies.

Kindly note that we ask all Clubs and parents to be socially responsible and keep their children at home if they are unwell.


Rules & Regulations

Welcome to the JSSL National Youth Leagues. We are now in our 16th season of running Youth Leagues in Singapore. JSSL is proud to organise Singapore’s No 1 professional youth football league for children of all ages and abilities.

Both boys and girls, from the ages of 5 to 17 years old, will be competing across 16 age categories (10 boys & 4 girls), which includes 300 teams, 38 divisions and participation of over 3500 children from all over Singapore.

For the upcoming season, teams will be placed into either Division 1, Div 2, Div 3, Div 4 or Div 5, based on their position and ranking from the previous season.

Please Note:

  • All players will receive a compulsory player card which has to be presented to the admin before every game. $10 replacement fee for lost cards. All players will receive a compulsory player card which has to be presented to the admin before every game. $10 replacement fee for lost cards. $10 fee still applies if you are already registered & have forgotten your card for that game.
  • Players can play across age-groups but both teams have to be playing in the same division (eg. B6 Div 1 and B7 Div 1).
  • Girls can play in Boys Category with one year allowance.

1         LEAGUE DIVISIONS

Division 1

1st Half of the Season – August to December 2020

  • All teams play each other twice in the 1st half of the season from Augustto December 2020.
  • The bottom placed team after the 1st half of the season is relegated to Division 2 automatically.
  • The 2nd from bottom placed team will play off against the 2nd placed team in Division 2.
  • The team that wins the playoff play will compete in Div 1 for the 2nd half of the season.

2nd Half of the Season – January to May 2021

  • For the 2nd half of the season from January to May 2021 all points return to “0”
  • All teams will play each other twice.
  • The League Champion is the team with the most points at the end of the 2nd half of the season.

Division 2

1st Half of the Season – August to December 2020

  • All teams play each other once in the 1st half of the season from August to December 2020.
  • The top placed team in Division 2 is automatically promoted into Division 1.
  • The 2nd placed team will play off for a place in Division 1.
  • The 2 bottom placed teams after the 1st half of the season are relegated to Division 3 automatically.

2nd Half of the Season – January to May 2021

  • For the 2nd half of the season from January to May 2021 all points return to “0”.
  • All teams will play each other once.
  • The League Champion is the team with the most points at the end of the 2nd half of the season.

Division 3

1st Half of the Season – August to December 2020

  • All teams play each other once in the 1st half of the season from August to December 2020.
  • The top 2 placed teams in Division 3 are automatically promoted into Division 2.
  • The 2 bottom placed teams after the 1st half of the season are relegated to Division 4 automatically.

2nd Half of the Season – January to May 2021

  • For the 2nd half of the season from January to May 2021 all points return to “0”.
  • All teams will play each other once.
  • The League Champion is the team with the most points at the end of the 2nd half of the season.

Division 4

1st Half of the Season – August to December 2020

  • All teams play each other once in the 1st half of the season from September to December 2020.
  • The top 2 placed teams in Division 4 are automatically promoted into Division 3.
  • The 2 bottom placed teams after the 1st half of the season are relegated to Division 5 automatically.

2nd Half of the Season – January to May 2021

  • For the 2nd half of the season from January to May 2021 all points return to “0”.
  • All teams will play each other once.
  • The League Champion is the team with the most points at the end of the 2nd half of the season.

Division 5

1st Half of the Season – August to December 2020

  • All teams play each other once in the 1st half of the season from September to December 2020.
  • The top 2 placed teams in Division 5 are automatically promoted into Division 4.

2nd Half of the Season – January to May 2021

  • For the 2nd half of the season from January to May 2021 all points return to “0”.
  • All teams will play each other once.
  • The League Champion is the team with the most points at the end of the 2nd half of the season.

Girls Leagues

1st Half of the Season – August to December 2020

  • All teams play each other once in the 1st half of the season from August to December 2020.

2nd Half of the Season – January to May 2020

  • For the 2ndhalf of the season from January to May 2020 all points remain.
  • All teams will play each other once again.
  • The League Champion is the team with the most points combined from the 1stand the 2nd half of the season.

** Any Divisions with 4 or less teams will play each other 2x in each half of the season.

2         JSSL NATIONAL LEAGUE BREAKDOWN

  • Boys 6’s – 5 aside / 2 x 15min games / quarter pitch
  • Boys 7’s – 7 aside / 2 x 20min games / quarter pitch
  • Boys 8’s – 7 aside /  2 x 20min games / quarter pitch
  • Boys 9’s – 8 aside /  2 x 25min games / half pitch (div 1,2 & 3)/ quarter pitch (div 4 and below)
  • Boys 10’s – 8 aside /  2 x 25min games / half pitch (div 1,2 & 3)/ quarter pitch (div 4 and below)
  • Boys 11’s – 9 aside /  2 x 25min games / half pitch
  • Boys 12’s – 9 aside /  2 x 25min games / half pitch
  • Boys 13’s - 11 aside (div 1+2) 2 x 25min games / full pitch / offsides OR 9 aside (div 3 and below )/ 2 x 25min games / half pitch / no offsides
  • Boys 14’s – 11 aside 2 x 25mins games / full pitch / offsides
  • Boys 16’s – 11 aside / 2 x 35min games (div 1) 2 x 30mins (div 2and below) / full pitch / off sides
  • Girls 11’s - 7 aside / 2 x 25min games / quarter pitch
  • Girls 13’s - 9 aside / 2 x 25min games / half pitch
  • Girls 15’s - 9 aside / 2 x 25 min games / half pitch
  • Girls 17’s - 9 aside / 2 x 25min games/ half pitch
  • 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw and 0 points for a loss
  • There will be a 5min break at half time

3         JSSL NATIONAL LEAGUE PROMOTION/RELEGATION PLAY OFF

  • Division 1 – bottom team relegated after 1st half of the season automatically.
  • Division 1 – 2nd from bottom team plays off against 2nd placed Division 2 team.
  • Division 2 – top placed team promoted after 1st half of the season automatically.
  • Division 2 – 2nd placed team plays off against 2nd from bottom Division 1 team.
  • Division 2 – bottom 2 teams relegated automatically.
  • Division 3/4/5 – top 2 teams promoted & bottom 2 teams relegated after 1st half of the season.

4         JSSL LEAGUE AGE CUT OFF

  • B6’s – Boys Born 1/1 2014 or later / Girls Born 1/1 2013 or later
  • B7’s – Boys Born 1/1 2013 or later / Girls Born 1/1 2012 or later
  • B8’s – Boys Born 1/1 2012 or later / Girls Born 1/1 2011 or later
  • B9’s – Boys Born 1/1 2011 or later / Girls Born 1/1 2010 or later
  • B10’s – Boys Born 1/1 2010 or later / Girls Born 1/1 2009 or later
  • B11’s – Boys Born 1/1 2009 or later / Girls Born 1/1 2008 or later
  • B12’s – Boys Born 1/1 2008 or later / Girls Born 1/1 2007 or later
  • B13’s – Boys Born 1/1 2007 or later / Girls Born 1/1 2006 or later
  • B14’s – Boys Born 1/1 2006 or later / Girls Born 1/1 2005 or later
  • B16’s – Boys Born 1/1 2003 or later + 3 players Born 1/1 2002
  • G11’s – Girls Born 1/1 2009 or later
  • G13’s – Girls Born 1/1 2007 or later
  • G15’s – Girls Born 1/1 2005 or later
  • G17’s – Girls Born 1/1 2003 or later + 3 players Born 1/1 2002

**Girls can play 1 year below their age group in Boys league **

5          LEAGUE POINTS & FORMAT

  • Each team will be awarded 3 points for a win.
  • Each team will be awarded 1 point for a draw.
  • Each team will be awarded 0 points for a loss.
  • The League Champions will be the team with the most points at the end of the 2nd Half of the Season.
  • Should there be a tie on points, the following will conditions will decide the League Champions (in order of sequence):
    • First – Goal Difference
    • Second – Goals For
    • Third – Goals Against
    • Fourth – Head To Head Matches
    • Fifth – If all of the above is equal, the 2 teams will play a 25min game to determine the Champion. If the game ends in a draw, a sudden death penalty shoot-out will take place.

6         NATIONAL LEAGUE SCHEDULE

  • The 1st Half of the season will start in August and end in December.
  • The 2nd Half of the season starting in January and end in May.
  • There will be a 2 week break in April which is when the JSSL 7s 2020 will be held.
  • The leagues will commence the week after the JSSL 7’s.

7          LEAGUE FIXTURES, TABLES & RE-SCHEDULING

  1. League fixtures for the entire 1st half of the season will be announced prior to the start of the season. This will be shared through the JSSL League website , JSSL League app, and via email, providing each team with time to plan and prepare their players and parents
  2. 2. Teams are allowed to re-schedule 1 game per team for each half of the season. All teams will be requested to provide unavailability dates prior to the start of each half of the season.
  3. 3. Any team that has to re-schedule more than 1 game each in either Half of the Season will forfeit the points
  4. 4. The rescheduling of matches might result in teams playing 2 games on a Sunday
  5. 5. League results and tables will be updated in real time on line and on the league app as each age group is completed
  6. 6. Results and tables can be accessed at www.jssl-singaporeleagues.comand the League app
  7. 7. Any team wishing to dispute a result or league standing will have 2 weeks from the date of the match to raise the issue and any decision made by the management committee is final

8         FORFEIT OF GAMES

  1. Please note that the match and the points will be forfeited, if a team is unable to play a scheduled game and did not provide notice before the start of the season
  2. 2. 3 points and a 3-0 scoreline will be awarded to the other team
  3. 3. Where a team cancels last minute, best efforts will be made to ensure that the team affected by the late cancellation gets to play a friendly game
  4. 4. If a team fails to show up for 2 games in a season or cancels last minute, they will be withdrawn from the JSSL Leagues

9         DISCIPLINARY CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PLAYERS, COACHES, CLUBS & PARENTS

  1. At all times players, coaches and parents are to act and represent themselves in an orderly and professional manner
  2. All JSSL venues do not permit:
    o Animals, pets or smoking
    o Use of foul Language
  3. Coaches will be assigned half of the pitch side area from which to coach from and they will be required to remain within their half of the pitch side at all times
  4. Coaches and parents will not be allowed to coach or stand directly behind goals
  5. Players that are yellow carded three times in a half season will be suspended for 1 game starting from the next league game
  6. Players that are red carded in a game will be suspended for 1 game starting from the next league game. Players that are red carded in the last game of the first half of the season will be suspended for the first match of the second half of the season.
  7. Coaches using foul language, in any dialect/language, and/or are not behaving with a responsible conduct will be asked to leave the pitch
  8. Any soccer school or club that attempts to age cheat by playing overage players, non-registered players or inappropriate players will:
    1st offence will have coach and player withdrawn from JSSL Leagues
    2nd offence will have entire team that is involved withdrawn from JSSL League
    3rd offence will have entire club withdrawn from JSSL Leagues
  9. Any soccer school or club that approaches and solicits players from other soccer schools or clubs with the intent to poach players into joining their club will be withdrawn from the JSSL Leagues

10       TEAM & PLAYER REGISTRATION

  1. All teams will be required to register online all their players before the start of the season
  2. Full name, D.O.B and a current head shot must be provided in the online portal and this process must be completed at least 1 week before the start of the League Season
  3. All team and player registrations are the responsibility of each respective club/manager; any player who has not been registered online will not be permitted to play
  4. Every player will be required to bring his/her original passport/ original photo id to verify his/her Player Registration before the first game of the season. Players can also register with their previous 2019/2020 LEAGUE card for the first game.
  5. Players will not be allowed to play if they do not register with their original passport before their first game and are not registered on line on the teams backend webpage
  6. Teams and coaches are advised to arrive early before the first scheduled game, to give sufficient time to complete the registration of all players from the team
  7. Every player in the JSSL Leagues will be provided with a Player Card by the 3rd week of the leagues; players are to bring these cards for the verification process before each game.
  8. If a player loses his/her card or fails to bring their player ID card then they will not be allowed to play. However, they can purchase a new player ID card on the spot at each venue for $10.
  9. Teams can add new players to their team lists during the season, however, the player MUST be registered online before they play their first game, and he/she must provide his/her original passport for verification.
  10. Registered players must get their stamps at the JSSL Registration tent before being allowed to play

11        MATCH DAY REGISTRATION – PLAYER STAMPS

  1. Before each game starts all players are required to register and verify themselves at the JSSL Registration Tent with their Player Cards
  2. Upon the verification process, the player will receive a Player Stamp on his/her hand identifying his/her age group and his/her division
  3. If a player does not register or get verified on match day they will not obtain the Player Stamp and hence will not be allowed to play
  4. Referees will check all players to ensure they have the required Player Stamp, however it is the responsibility of the coach to ensure ALL his players have registered and have category appropriate stamps. In the event a player does not have a Player Stamp they will be sent to the JSSL Information tent to obtain the Player Stamp.

12       PLAYER ELIGIBILITY

  1. Players can only play for 1 Club
  2. Players can only play in 1 Division for that Club. Players can play for more than 1 team for the same club as long as they are age appropriate and it is in the same “Division” for each team. i.e. a Boy 8 Div 1 player can play in Boys 9 Div 1 BUT NOT Boys 9 Div 2.
  3. The Only Exception to the above rule is for Boys 13 Division 1 & 2, where players who play in any Boys 12 Divisions can play in the Boys 13 Leagues in order to provide them with 11 aside experience.
  4. Within the same club, a player can be promoted upwards from one Division to another Division. However, he/she will need to de-register from their original team and register for their new team both online and at the League Admin Tent.
  5. Once a player is promoted up, he/she CANNOT be promoted down or play for a team in a lower division. The player must return their Player Card to the League Admin to be amended accordingly.
  6. Players cannot drop from one division to a lower division without special dispensation from the League Organisers. In this case the Club Manager will need to write in via email, in advance, for this special dispensation.
  7. Girls can play in both the Girls League and the Boys League
  8. Players that represent the Singapore Sports School or NFA are only eligible to play in Division 1. 8. Dispensations for player/team eligibility can be awarded on a case to case basis decided by the League Organisers.

13       PLAYER TRANSFERS

  1. During the league season, if a player transfers from one club to another, the new club he/she is joining must register the player
  2. The “transferred” player will only be eligible to play for the new club for 30 days after The Transfer Form has been submitted by the new club; this process can be done in person at the JSSL Registration Tent or online. Player transfers*
    - They must complete the League Transfer Form (after their last game for their current team) and only then will the 30 days commence.
  3. Once the transfer form is submitted, the player must come to a league venue within two weeks of submitting the form with his/her parent and coach and must register for their new club with their original passport. 
  4. Players are to return their player cards to the admin upon de-registration; they will be issued a new card upon registration for the new club.

14       TEAM KIT

  1. Div 1 + 2 – teams will be required to have unique player numbers for each team and player
  2. Div 3 and below – teams will be required to have numbered jerseys but not unique numbers
  3. Girls leagues – teams will be required to have numbered jerseys but not unique numbers
  • NO numbered MARKERS / TAPE or anything of that sort on Jerseys or players will not be stamped and allowed to play
  • Numbers on jerseys played on game day MUST be reflected on the online registration portal or they will not be allowed to play

Goalkeepers:

(Div 1/2) Goalkeepers who are playing both in goal and outfield are required to have a unique number and must use the same jersey throughout the game with the same number. They will be allowed to wear a bib should they be playing outfield for half of the game.

14     CODE OF CONDUCT FOR COACHES

A coach’s primary responsibility is to make sure that his/her players have fun, develop as footballers and to instil in them a passion for the game.

The performance of coaches is not measured in wins and losses, but rather in what players learn in terms of technique, sportsmanship, and fair play.

Coaches are charged with the responsibility of controlling their players and parents at all times during a match.

Coaches will dress appropriately for match games with a Club top and club logo/emblem and will wear closed shoes.

Coaches lead and teach by example; players will be a reflection of the manager and coach.

Coaches will:

  • Use positive reinforcement when dealing with players.
  • Never use foul or abusive language and never abuse a player mentally, verbally, or physically.
  • Have respect for the League admin team and for the authority of the referee, our opponents on match days and the officials of their club.
  • Teach players the rules of the game, fair play, and proper behaviour.

In addition:

  • Coaches are to ensure that all players bring their Player ID Cards and that all players are registered before they play their first league game
  • This includes ensuring they bring along their Original Passport for the 1st game they play
  • Ensure that their parents are aware that our venues do not allow:
    1. Smoking and pets or animals
    2. Bad language in any dialect

15     CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PLAYERS

Players should:

  • Play according to the laws and THE spirit of the game
  • Be on time and be prepared for matches and training session
  • Turn up for training and matches in appropriate and clean clothing
  • Always wear shin guards
  • Display self-control in all situations and never use foul or abusive language – before, during or after a game or training session
  • Train and play to the best of their ability, have a positive attitude, and encourage others to do the same
  • Respect the opposition. Treat them as you would like them to treat you
  • Respect the referee. Never dispute his or her decisions. They are only human and they make mistakes, just like you.
  • Line up after each game in the centre of the pitch to shake hands with the opponents

16     CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PARENTS

  • Be your child’s best fan and support him/her unconditionally
  • Support all the players in your child’s squad. Do not criticise anyone
  • Help your child to focus on the performance and not the result and Remember – winning is not as important as the performance
  • Do not criticise the opponents, their parents or their officials
  • Display self-control in all situations. Never use foul or abusive language at any time
  • Never audibly dispute a referee’s decision. They will make mistakes occasionally. We all do. If you abuse or shout at the referee you are breaking the rules of the game.
  • Parents must not coach from the touchline during matches or training and leave this to the coach or you may cause confusion and erode your child’s confidence
  • Parents must not enter the field of play
  • If you have any issues please raise it with your clubs coach / manager / officials
  • Remember – children don’t mean to make mistakes
  • There is no smoking, pets or bad language permitted at any JSSL venue
  • Please remember – the game is for the children and it is not for the glory of the coach, manager or parents.17     FINES & BANS

The JSSL National Youth Leagues are entering it’s 16th Season, however the same issues still persist. As such, the following Fine

New League Rules 2020/21

HAZE POLICY

The League Organisers have implemented the following league haze policy:

  • League Games will be played up to 130 for the 1 hour PM2.5 reading (on the nea app).
  • If the 1 hour PM2.5 reading goes over 130 League games will be canceled.
  • Reading will be taken from the NEA APP (not the nea website)
  • Turf City & Rainforest – WEST reading
  • HQ Arena – Central reading
  • Stamford American School – central reading
  • Safra Tampines – East reading
  • We will look to send out a “HAZE Update”, when needed, on the League Coaches WhatsApp group every hour before games are played using the latest NEA app reading. It will then be the responsibility of the league coaches to inform their teams and players.
  • For teams that have already started their games and the 1 hour PM2.5 reading goes over 130 we will continue and finish off the game.
  • For teams that have arrived on site and have not yet started their game and the 1 hour PM2.5 reading goes over 130 we will offer both teams the choice of playing or not playing the game. If 1 team decides they do not want to play we will re-schedule the game.
  • Teams that are unable to play, will concede a walkover with NO fine, as long as the Organisers are advised at least 30mins prior to kick off before the match
  • If a team does not show up and does not inform the Organisers at least 30mins before the match, a walkover will be given as well as the late cancellation fine

Ultimately, the JSSL Leagues are for the benefit and enjoyment of the children and teams. Parents and clubs should make their own decision as to whether to play based on their child’s personal conditions

Cancellation Policy

Any team that cancels a match for any reason will forfeit the match (3-0 walkover to opposition team) and will be required to pay a 150 SGD Cancellation Fine which covers pitch bookings & Referee Fee. These matches will NOT be rescheduled, and the cancelling team will not be able to play their subsequent match until the fee is paid in full.

Parent & Coach Conduct Fine

Any Parent or Coach found to breach the code of conduct, swearing, smoking and any other breach will be required to pay a 100 SGD Fine and will potentially be banned from all League Venues. Please refer to Pages 24-25 for Coaches, Player & Parent’s Code of Conduct.

Player Cards

Players can use their league card from the 18/19 League season to register for the 19/20 season. These cards will be collected on registration and a replacement card will be provided within 2 weeks.

Boys 14 and Boys 16 Division 1 Linesmen

As we look to raise the standard of the JSSL National Leagues, we have introduced Assistant Referees / Linesmen for all B14 Div 1 games and B16 Div 1 games. The additional cost will be born by the League teams.

Final Matches of the Season

Each Division will end on the same date and prize presentation ceremony will take place at the same time to create an atmosphere and to celebrate the achievement of the players

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