THE BDSFA GIRLS’ League, sponsored by Ballerz, has been running for many, many years and is open to all the borough’s schools. Twenty-three schools have entered this year’s competition. Stage One must be completed by the end of the Autumn term.
Holders: St Peter’s Catholic Primary School
Group 1
- St Peter’s
- Five Elms
- James Cambell
- Rush Green
- Late Entry
Group 2
- Richard Alibon
- Goresbrook
- Monteagle
- Ripple
- Valence
Group 3
- Eastbury CS
- Henry Green
- Roding
- Rose Lane
- St Vincent’s
Group 4
- Parsloes
- Godwin
- John Perry
- St Teresa’s
- Southwood
Group 5
- Hunters Hall
- Manor Jnr
- St Joseph’s Barking
- William Ford
- Northbury
RULES
- Matches will be 7-a-side at GOALS. If a team has facilities, and BOTH schools agree, it is possible to play there instead following updated mini-soccer rules for U11s from 2026.
- Y5/6 GIRLS ONLY.
- No heading.
- Size 3 footballs.
- Rolling substitutes may be made at any time after consulting with the referee.
- It is recommended that matches are 10 min each way, with a 2 min break for half time if played at Goals. Timings can be changed if matches are played elsewhere.
- Normal football rules apply (no restrictions re: penalty areas/height of ball etc). No offsides or retreat line. Goalkeepers may pick up back-passes.
- Teachers to referee. Alternatively, a qualified referee may take charge but must have been CRB checked. Parents without appropriate qualifications are not permitted to referee.
- 3 pts for a win, 1 pt for a draw, 0 pts for a loss. If teams are level, the result between the two teams decides the position. If teams are still level, the position is shared.
- The top three from each group will progress to Stage Two in the New Year.
