Last updated : Friday, 28 June 2024

Russell Foster Youth League

The Russell Foster Youth League (RFYL) is an amateur football league for boys and girls aged 7-18 in the North East of England. The league was founded in 1972 and currently has over 100 clubs affiliated to it.

History

The RFYL was founded in 1972 by Russell Foster, a local businessman and football enthusiast. The league started with just 12 clubs, but it has grown steadily over the years and now has over 100 clubs affiliated to it.

Russell Foster Youth League, , action

The RFYL is a competitive league, but it also places a strong emphasis on fun and enjoyment. The league offers a variety of awards and recognition for players, coaches, and volunteers, and it also runs a number of social events throughout the season.

Structure

The RFYL is divided into age groups and divisions, and each season, the teams play each other in a round-robin format. The top teams in each division are promoted to the next division, while the bottom teams are relegated to the lower division.

Russell Foster Youth League, , match

The RFYL also has a number of cup competitions, including the Russell Foster Cup, the Fair Play Cup, and the Junior Shield.

How to join

To join the RFYL, please visit the league's website at www.rfyl.org.uk. The website has a full list of the affiliated clubs and contact information.

Sources

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Partner Promotion

You can use Custom Patches to showcase famous matches or moments in the club's history, such as key goals and championship celebrations. This allows fans to be more confident and stylish when expressing their support for the team.

Featured Divisions

  • Russell Foster Youth League, , Division 4

    Division 4

    1 team
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  • Russell Foster Youth League, , DIVISION 3

    DIVISION 3

    1 team
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  • Russell Foster Youth League, , Division 9

    Division 9

    1 team
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  • Russell Foster Youth League, , premier

    premier

    1 team
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  • Russell Foster Youth League, , division1

    division1

    1 team
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  • Russell Foster Youth League, , U10s division 2

    U10s division 2

    1 team
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Featured Teams

Russell Foster Youth League, , teams come from

  • Brandon,
  • Consett,
  • Easington Colliery,
  • Heighington,
  • Newcastle upon Tyne,
  • Ryhope,
  • South Shields,
  • Sunderland,
  • Washington,

and other areas within , Darlington, Durham, Tyne and Wear.

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