Friendly Sanctioning

The closed season is between 1st June and 30th June each calendar year.


Sheffield & Hallamshire affiliated grassroots clubs are able to play the following fixtures during the close season without seeking approval from SHCFA;


  • Small Sided Friendlies (3v3, 4v4, 5v5, 6v6, 7v7, 8v8, 9v9)
  • Sanctioned Tournaments/Galas


11v11 Friendlies


11v11 friendlies during the close season can be played by Sheffield & Hallamshire affiliated clubs - subject to approval from Sheffield & Hallamshire County FA.


All 11v11 friendly fixtures during must be approved, via this form.


Failure to comply, may lead to a CFA disciplinary investigation which may result in and charges.


Outside of the closed season clubs are free to play friendlies without seeking approval from SHCFA, subject to being affiliated.

Please provide your full name

Please provide your email address

(Please note that any football which takes place on a 3G pitch must be listed on the FA 3G Pitch Register)

(Only FA registered referees will be covered by insurance)

Please tick this box to confirm the following.


  • I understand that all fixtures will follow FA Standard Code of Rules
  • I understand that all fixtures are subject to discipline procedures
  • I understand that all fixtures must have relevant safeguarding measures in place