New youth football initiative

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(Mods, I've e-mailed in to check this is OK)

Caley fans,YFS is a new not-for-profit social enterprise launching in November. The primary target is to provide a one stop interactive information, communication, and service resource for the players, coaches, teams, clubs and referees involved in Scottish youth football (all completely free of charge).

We want to bring everyone together. There are three distinctive elements to our approach:

Information services

Database of clubs, facilities, pitches and kit/equipment retailers, calendar of events and advice & resources for coaches, players, goalkeepers, teams and referees. A platform for any useful information, internally or externally sourced, to be broadcast to the masses.

Dynamic content

News centre, YFS TV & Radio, picture gallery (all offering club, local, regional and national levels of coverage). Every club has a page to which they will be invited to submit their own material (subject to moderation), creating a constant conveyer belt of content.

Interactive features

Community forums for all users to engage in banter and debate; competitions; and player/coach/team recruitment services ? getting those who aren?t already playing/coaching the opportunity to see all of the teams they can potentially join (and also helping teams who don?t have enough players).

Right now you can visit www.youthfootballscotland.co.uk for a sneak preview plus a free information pack. Our Facebook & forums are also live and accessible through that link, should you have an active interest and wish to get involved. There is a presentation evening in Aberdeen on 28th October that you can register for through the front page. Anyone is welcome to this (although you do have to fill out the short form) event, which will also feature a number of on the night discounts from various suppliers and services providers.If you have any questions, feel free to post them here or contact info@youthfootballscotland.co.uk - thanks and enjoy!