About the League
Leicestershire Junior and Youth Disability league was founded in 2023. The league offers a positive playing environment for young people with special educational needs and disabilities from across Leicestershire and Rutland.
The league provides 9 tournaments across the season enabling players to hone and practice the skills they develop when training. Tournaments are hosted by the member clubs or take place at a central venue. Teams are made up of both male and female players with a maximum of 10 players, playing in a 5v5 format with rolling substitutions.
A Respect cup is available at each tournament, ensuring that the league provides a safe, caring and respectful environment for all.
Who’s Who
John Ball – Chairman
Leanne Naudusevics – Secretary
Natalie Halliday – Welfare officer
Joel Cummins – Treasurer
Joel Cummins – Match-Day Manager
Erin Nutting – Player Registrations Secretary
Issy Danson – Referee Appointments
Age Bandings
Minis – 6-10 years old
Juniors – 10-13 years old
Youth – 14-18 years old
How to Join
Please email LJYDLeague@outlook.com for more information on how to affiliate teams with us.
For more information on setting up an inclusive team please contact the local disability football development officer, Karl Percival:
Karl.Percival@leicestershirefa.com
Expectations before joining
All clubs need to meet all of the requirements set out by and be affiliated with to the County FA prior to affiliation.
All teams must have a listed coach who holds a DBS, Safeguarding Children, Introduction to First aid qualifications and at least the EE Playmaker course.
We suggest that all coaches also take the Introduction to coaching disabled players and Respect for Coaches module.
Open age football
We work closely with Leicestershire Adult Inclusive Football League. Find out more about open age football here:
Leicestershire Junior and Youth Disability League 