Last updated : Monday, 01 July 2024
South Belfast Youth Football Invitational League
The SBYL Youth Invitational League is an amateur football league for youth players in South Belfast, Northern Ireland. It was established in 1969 and currently has 140 teams competing in six age groups: U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, and U18.
The league is affiliated with the Northern Ireland Football Association (IFA) and follows its rules and regulations. The season runs from September to May, with each team playing 18 games. The top two teams in each age group qualify for the playoffs, with the winners of the playoffs being crowned champions.
History
The SBYL was founded in 1969 by a group of local football enthusiasts. The league started with just 10 teams, but it has grown steadily over the years and now has over 140 teams.
The league has produced a number of talented players over the years, including former Northern Ireland internationals Keith Gillespie and Sammy McIlroy.
Venues
The SBYL plays its games at a variety of venues in South Belfast, including:
- Cliftonville FC
- Glentoran FC
- Linfield FC
- Queen's University
- Spartans FC
Contact
The SBYL can be contacted at the following address:
South Belfast Youth Football Invitational League
30 Ormeau Road
Belfast
BT7 1NR
The league can also be contacted by email at:
info@sbyl.org
Sources
- https://www.teamstats.net
- https://www.teamstats.net
- https://www.teamstats.net
