Last updated : Monday, 15 April 2024
SERYFA: South East Region Youth Football Association
The South East Region Youth Football Association (SERYFA) is an amateur football league based in the South East of England. It was founded in 1972 and currently has over 300 affiliated clubs.
SERYFA runs leagues for players of all ages, from Under-7s to Under-18s. It also runs a number of cup competitions, including the SERYFA Cup, the SERYFA Challenge Cup, and the SERYFA Floodlit Cup.
The SERYFA season runs from September to May. Matches are played on Saturdays and Sundays, and most clubs have their own home ground.
History
SERYFA was founded in 1972 by a group of local football enthusiasts. The league started with just a few teams, but it has grown steadily over the years. Today, SERYFA is one of the largest amateur football leagues in the South East of England.
SERYFA is affiliated to the Surrey County Football Association and the Sussex County Football Association. This means that SERYFA teams are eligible to compete in the FA Vase and the FA Youth Cup.
Structure
SERYFA is divided into a number of divisions, based on the age of the players. The top division is the Premier Division, followed by Division One, Division Two, and so on. There are also a number of cup competitions, including the SERYFA Cup, the SERYFA Challenge Cup, and the SERYFA Floodlit Cup.
The teams in each division play each other home and away, and the top teams at the end of the season are promoted to the next division. The bottom teams are relegated to the lower division.
