The FA has been granted approval from the International Football Association Board (IFAB) to introduce a new trial to remove deliberate heading in football matches across U12 level and below in England from the start of the 2022-23 season.

Shropshire Junior Football League has been granted 'Pilot League' status for the new trail and should this be a success, The FA will apply to IFAB for a Law change for all U12 matches and below from the start of the 2023-24 season. This step will bring matches across these age groups in line with our current heading guidance for training, which already recommends that heading is eliminated or restricted at this level.

SJFL Management Committee

Please download The FA documents and complete feedback forms

SJFL PILOT NEW FA TRAIAL NO HEADING SEASON 2022-2023 (LEAGUE) - Download / Open

SJFL PILOT NEW FA TRAIAL NO HEADING SEASON 2022-2023 (CLUB) - Download / Open

SJFL PILOT NEW FA TRAIAL NO HEADING SEASON 2022-2023 (COACH) - Download / Open

SJFL PILOT NEW FA TRAIAL NO HEADING SEASON 2022-2023 (PARENT) - Download / Open

SJFL PILOT NEW FA TRAIAL NO HEADING SEASON 2022-2023 (GUIDANCE) - Download / Open

SJFL PILOT NEW FA TRAIAL NO HEADING SEASON 2022-2023 (Q&As) - Download / Open

SJFL PILOT NEW FA TRAIAL NO HEADING SEASON 2022-2023 (FEEDBACK) - Download / Open