Players will be selected to play in a team according to ability.

Player selection will also depend on such factors as:

a)     Which position the player plays in

b)     Commitment

c)      Attitude

d)     Suitability

Children should be encouraged to play at the highest level possible, this would be dependent on what they are capable of.

Managers within each age group will work together to ensure that players are given the opportunity to play football at the correct level gauged on the above factors.

Any movement of players from one team to another will be discussed with the child and his/her parents.

Where there is more than one team per age group, players will be selected to play with other players of a similar ability. If the standard of players allow, Sturminster Marshall Youth Football Club would like to be represented in the top division for each age group.

Sturminster Marshall Youth Football Club will endeavour to support the formation of more than one team per age group, to ensure that the largest number of children are given the opportunity to play football within a team, appropriate to their ability.

Above all, managers should always remember that this is children’s football, and they should always do what is best for the child, the team and Sturminster Youth  Football Club and not necessarily what is best for the manager.

Remember, children who are continually playing at an inappropriate level, will become disillusioned and frustrated, which will lead to the player’s enjoyment of the game being compromised and ultimately he/she will leave.