SWAL Newsletter June 2021 (1)

SOUTH WALES ALLIANCE FOOTBALL LEAGUEwww.southwalesallianceleague.co.ukSWAL NEWSLETTER - JUNE 2021FAW - INFORMATIONRETURN TO PLAY UPDATEThe FAW have issued an update however it is detailed and therefore its not going to be copiedad verbatim on here - but for those who wish to review it is available on the FAWs’ websiteHowever it was announced by the Welsh Government on Friday 4 June 2021, there is anincrease in the number of people permitted to attend outdoor regulated events as and from 7June 2021 the following will apply:FAW Return to Play Protocol updateswww.faw.cymru/en/covid-19/As a result, the FAW has compiled a list of frequently asked questions to answer any queriesas to what this will mean for the return of spectators to Welsh football tors/FAW TIER 4 APPLICATIONSThe FAW Tier 3 First Instance Body met, on the 11 May, to consider the Tier 3 LicensingApplications for the 2021/22 season. Clubs were assessed against a number of infrastructure andpersonnel criteria and is mandatory for any clubs to participate at Tier 3 - the Ardal Leagues - of theWelsh Football Pyramid for the 2021/22 season.Three SWAL clubs were successful in their application for a Tier 3 licence: Aberdare Town Baglan Dragons Porthcawl TownOn behalf of the SWAL we congratulate them on their successful 6/2075/1551/Tier 3 FAW Club Licensing Decisions 2021.pdf

JD WELSH CUP & FAW AMATEUR TROPHY DRAWSmade on Friday 11th June 2021GAMES CONCERNING SWAL CLUBSJD Welsh CupFAW Amateur TrophyQualifying Round 1Round 1Aber Valley v Tredegar TownAberdare Town v Butchers Arms FCAberdare Town v Cwmbach Royal StarsAFC Llwydcoed v AFC PenrhiwceiberAberfan v Vale UnitedAFC Whitchurch v Canton LiberalPenrhiwceiber v Penrhiwceiber RangersBaglan Dragons v LlangynwydAFC Porth v Maesteg ParkRangers Baili Glas v Cwmbach Royal StarsBaglan Dragons v FC PorthcawlCaerphilly Athletic v Cardiff AirportBlaenrhondda v Ynyshir AlbionsCanton Rangers v Avenue HotspurCanton Rangers v Aberystwyth ExilesCardiff Corinthians v Clwb CymricCardiff Airport v Cardiff DraconiansCardiff Cosmopolitan v Cathays Cons AFCCardiff Corinthians v Canton LiberalCefn Cribwr v Croeserw AthleticClwb Cymric v Bridgend StreetDocks Albion v Sully SportsDocks Albion v AFC WhitchurchFairwater FC v Ely RangersFairwater FC v Ely RangersFC Cwmaman v Treherbert BGC FCGarw SBGC v Ton & Gelli BGCPorthcawl v Tata Steel UnitedMerthyr Saints v AFC LlwydcoedGarw SBGC v Maesteg Park GPontyclun FC v Cefn CribwrGrange Albion v Grange AllstarsPorthcawl Town Athletic v CRC OlympicNelson Cavaliers v Aber Valley FCSt Albans FC v Chepstow Town FCPenrhiwceiber Rangers v Aberfan FCTon Pentre v Pencoed AthleticPorthcawl Town Athletic v Pencoed AthleticTreharris Athletic Western v FC CwmamanTiger Bay FC v Bridgend StreetTrethomas Bluebirds v Caerphilly AthleticTon & Gelli v AFC PorthYnysddu Welfare v Treforest FCTon Pentre v PontyclunTreharris Athletic Western v Merthyr Saints TVale United v Bettws FCYnyshir Albions v BlaenrhonddaMatches to be played 10 July 2021Matches to be played 17 July 2021

SW ALLIANCE LEAGUEIt finally feels like football is almost - almost - back and we are getting everything prepared for thenew season. This season will finally have the FAW’s COMET system fully in use which will be asteep learning curve for many - including us! We just hope the virus continues in remission inWales so we can get back to competitive football. COMET is not the only change this season areyou aware that, with the new 4 Ardal Leagues replacing the former Welsh League Divisions 1 & 2,that the SWAL Premier League is now Tier 4? Likewise Divisions 1 and 2 become Tiers 5 & 6respectivelyINFORMATION TO COMEComing out over the next few weeks, and in readiness for the 2021-22 season, the SWAL will beemailing out to clubs and match officials: Updated SWAL Rules COMET Matchday guides for Clubs and Referees SWAL Guidance & Advice for Clubs and Referees Match Confirmation proformasAll will be also be available on the SWAL website under the Information / Downloads tabPROVISIONAL FIXTURESJuly 2021 fixtures are being provisionally drafted however until the Welsh Government and theFAW give the go ahead for competitive football to start on 3rd July. We aim to issue draftprovisional fixtures WC 21 June to try to pre-plan. The next Welsh Government review is due on25th June which will only leave clubs a weeks’ notice but, hopefully, things may be clearer as themonth goes on.PRE-SEASON FRIENDLIESUpdated lists of pre-season friendlies will be posted on the SWAL website on Fridays and scoreswill be updated as and when we’re told of the results.www.southwalesallianceleague.co.uk/A more formal scores round-up is available in the Information inter-club-resultsAPPsHave you all downloaded the new CYMRU FOOTBALL app yet? Details are in later in this theNewsletter along with another couple of football apps LLANTWIT FARDRE FC are looking for a new 1st team manager for theupcoming season.If anyone is interested please contact Club Secretary Steve HoltEmail: steveholt99@icloud.comTel: 07742646054

SWAL GROUNDSThere are new grounds this season within the SWAL and some major ground improvements these will be covered throughout the season. However to start, and with the 2020-21 seasoncancelled, we didn’t get to see 2 of the new league’s venues - both stadiums and bothlong-standing grounds.ABERAMAN PARK, ABERDAREAberaman Park is the home ground of Aberdare Town - one they are very proud of and withexcellent facilities that have been developed over the last decade.There are two car parks, two turnstiles, a refreshment hut, 270 seater stand, licenced clubhouse and a floodlighting system that was up to UEFA standards when they were installed.The entire ground is enclosed following the installation of a new fence in 2020 and furtherupgrades are planned, especially within the club house itself.The club has BT Sport and shows as many of the matches as possible including the PremierLeague, FA Cup and Champions League.Their facilities are available to hire for private parties so please contact us for availability andpricing by emailing bookings@aberdaretownfc.co.ukJENNER PARK, BARRYJenner Park, Barry, known as the traditionalhome of Barry Town United, it is now theshared ground with Cardiff Airport.Named after the Jenner family who had gifted the land, the ground was built by the Barryfootball enthusiasts for their representative side to compete at the highest possible leveland the opening fixture in the 1913–14 season.During the 1980s, the local council rebuilt Jenner Park, installing a synthetic running track, anew all-seater stand and improved floodlights. In order to bring Jenner Park up to UEFAstandards, a second covered stand was built in the mid 1990s and now has a capacity for6,000 spectators.In 2015 a new state-of-the-art 3G pitch was installed and it is ranked as the 15th largestWelsh stadium.

FOOTBALL APPs FOR THIS SEASONCYMRU FOOTBALLThe FAW’s COMET app for everyone.Includes fixtures, scores, goal updates, match incidents,teamsheets and more!Please note: This is not to be confused with the MyComet app which is the match reporting app.FutbologyAn app that allows you you register the grounds you visit.At present it only includes the SWAL Premier p/https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v 473336583171502Laws of the GameFifa’s fully comprehensive guide to the Laws.However it may be worth waiting until the app is updatedfor 2021-2022 changesThe FAW & SWAL urges everyone to follow the Welsh Government guidelines during the lockdown tolimit the spread of covid-19/At his present time it is important for everyone to stay safe!If anyone has any suggestions or for the Newsletter please let me know

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