Click here for a copy of our standard rules. Specific rules for each tournament will be posted on our home page nearer to the date of the tournament.

Age cut-off dates for the 2011/2012 season:

Under 19 - Born 1st September 1992 or later
Under 18 - Born 1st September 1993 or later
Under 17 - Born 1st September 1994 or later
Under 16 - Born 1st September 1995 or later
Under 15 - Born 1st September 1996 or later
Under 14 - Born 1st September 1997 or later
Under 13 - Born 1st September 1998 or later
Under 12 - Born 1st September 1999 or later
Under 11 - Born 1st September 2000 or later
Under 10 - Born 1st September 2001 or later
Under 9 - Born 1st September 2002  or later
Under 8 - Born 1st September 2003 or later

Click here for BSME U11 Games Rules

FA Respect

We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game.

We are strongly supporting the FA's Respect programme to ensure football can be enjoyed by everyone in a safe and positive environment.

Please read the following carefully, and play your part and observe the FA's Respect Code of Conduct whether you be a spectator, player or coach at all times.

We use FA Respect barriers to help strictly enforce this code of conduct.

Code of Conduct: Spectators

I will:

* Remain outside the field of play and behind the Designated Spectator Area (where provided)
* Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour
* Always respect the match officials' decisions
* Applaud effort and good play as well as success


In addition, when attending youth games I will:

* Remember that children play for FUN
* Let the coaches do their job and not confuse the players by telling them what to do
* Encourage the players to respect the opposition and match officials
* Never criticise a player for making a mistake -mistakes are part of learning

Code of Conduct: Young Players

When playing football, I will:

* Always do my best, even if we're losing or the other team is stronger
* Play fairly - I won't cheat, complain or waste time
* Never be rude to my team-mates, the other team, the referee, spectators or my coach/team manager
* Do what the referee tells me
* Shake hands with the other team and referee at the end of the game
* Listen to my coach/team manager and respect what he/she says
* Talk to someone I trust, for example my parents or the club welfare officer if I'm unhappy about anything at my club.

Code of Conduct: Coaches

I will:

* Show respect to others involved in the game including match officials, opposition players, coaches, managers, officials and spectators
* Adhere to the Laws of the Game
* Display and promote high standards of behaviour
* Always respect the match officials' decisions
* Never enter the field of play without the referee's permission
* Never engage in public criticism of the match officials
*Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour.


When working with players, I will:

* Place the well-being, safety and enjoyment of each player about everything, including winning
* Explain exactly what I expect of players and what they can expect from me
* Ensure the parents/carers of all players under the age of 18 understand these expectations
* Refrain from, and refuse to tolerate any form of bullying
* Develop mutual trust and respect with every player to build their self-esteem
* Encourage each player to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance
* Ensure all activities I organise are appropriate for the players' ability level, experience, age and maturity
* Co-operate fully with others in football (e.g. officials, doctors, physiotherapists) for each player's best interests