Football Federation SA is pleased to announce the launch of the Junior State League for junior boys in season 2011. The newly established competition will provide clubs and associations with the opportunity to field a team or multiple teams in age groups from Under 13 to Under 17.

Previously clubs had only been permitted to field teams in the Junior Premier League, with clubs being restricted to registering a maximum of two teams per age group in past seasons.

“The number of children wishing to participate in organised competitions outweighs the number of opportunities. Those clubs with the capacity to expand will be able to do so without a restriction on the number of teams in each age group.” Said Football Federation SA CEO Michael Carter.

With the introduction of the Junior State League, the Junior Premier League will be further
strengthened and will become the premier Junior competition in South Australia The Junior
Premier League will consist of the most talented players who will play in a very focused intense competition week in week out. Each of the Super, Premier and State League Clubs will be able to nominate 1 team per Age group in the Junior Premier League whilst having no restriction on the number of teams nominated for the Junior State League.

The FFSA Technical Director Airton Andrioli is excited about the prospect of the new league
structure for boys in South Australia.

“It is important that the best play against the best week in week out. There is no doubt this is the best method for player development. Over time player development will be enhanced. South Australia will produce quality young players.”