Welcome to the West Lothian Soccer Development Association Web Site, here you will find useful information about the associations role in Grassroots football within West Lothian, Scotland. First introduced in 1993 the WLSDA actively develops Grassroots football in West Lothian Scotland for children aged 12 and below.
Soccer Sevens is a modified version of Football played on a smaller football park with modified goalposts and straightforward rules. This principle aids the development of children to gain skills through activity while having fun. Our Trophy Free leagues provide regular organised games of football for all children 7's, 8's, 9's, 10's, 11's and 12's.The recent introduction of Soccer 5s has added to our existing Soccer 4s Set up.
We are an Volunteer Association composed of Coaches and Referees who work closely together to provide a safe and fun environment for children to develop in. The WLSDA liaise with West Lothian Council, The Scottish Youth Football Association, The Scottish Football Association and other interested parties to help us maintain this environment.
08/09/17
Please pass this on to everyone within your Club
PVG Meeting will be held on Tuesday 12th September 2017 at 7pm in Blackburn Centre
only 3 turned up from the SYFA LIST at our last meeting along with some new officials
Some of you are suspended so you MUST come along.
NEW PVG RULES, NEW OFFICIALS DO NOT GET 3 MONTHS, YOU CAN ONLY BE GRANTED SYFA MEMBERSHIP IF YOU HAVE A PVG.
ANYONE WHO DOES NOT HAVE A PVG CANNOT WORK WITH THE KIDS, EVEN IF SOMEONE IN THE CLUB HAS AN OFFICIAL WITH A PVG.
YOU ARE DEALT WITH SERIOUSLY IF YOU ARE SUSPENDED AND DON’T HAVE A PVG AND ARE STILL WORKING WITH THE KIDS.
Documents to bring:
Birth Certificate
Passport
Driving Licence
Proof of address (ie utility bill, bank statement etc within last 3 months)
Know your Club SYFA Number
Know your NI Number
01/09/17
Midcalder Colts 2006
Goalkeeper Required
If interested Contact : Gill Roberts This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or on 07800755646
23/08/17
Armadale Blues 2006
2 Players Required
If interested Contact : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call Tracey on 07795548349.
18/08/17
Fixtures have been released
2008 Age Group Fixtures for first 4 weeks are held within Documents under WLSDA
15/08/17
West Lothian FC 2006
2 Players Required
If interested Contact : David Strachan on 07827291921 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
15/08/17
FIRST AID COURSE
Venue - Blackburn
Date : Sunday 20th & 27th June 9am to 5pm
Contact : Jim Johnstone 07930843807
1st come 1st Served
17/05/17
Broxburn United 2005
Looking for players to join our squad for moving to 11 a sides. We currently have a good group of 13 players, however we require a few more players.
We train both Monday and Wednesday at Albyn Park Broxburn. If interested please contact Stuart on 07840480281
26/04/17
All Age Groups - For all CPOs
May 29th at 7pm in Blackburn Community Centre
SYFA Disclosure Scotland Training
SYFA will be holding the above for all Club/Teams CPOs. CPOs MUST attend.
This is open for any official
09/02/17
BLACKBURN UNITED 2005’s
We are looking for experienced players and coaches to join our 2005 teams as we approach the move to 11-a-side football. We have teams in both the top and lower tier of the WLSDA league with games taking place on a Saturday morning.
We train twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday on the 3G at New Murrayfield Park.
If you are interested or have any questions please contact Ian Hall :-
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Mobile 07837 624876
12/12/16
Bathgate Thistle 2005 Blacks
Currently looking for experienced players to join their existing squad who are moving to 11s in August.
The team play their current 7s games on a Saturday morning, with training taking place at
Bathgate Sports Centre 3g on Mondays & Wednesdays, 6-7.30pm.
We are particularly keen to recruit a goalkeeper with previous experience.
If interested contact Head Coach, David Drysdale on: 07513 942945 or by email to:
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04/12/16
ELIBURN 2005
Currently looking for players to join their existing team. Moving to WLAYFC in August, team will play on a Saturday Morning. Team trains Monday and a Wednesday at I.H.S. Livingston 5pm to 6pm.
A goalkeeper with previous experience and has a desire to play in goals every week.
If interested contact Barry Hynes on 07557653127 or email on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
21/09/16
PVG NIGHTS - All officials MUST Attend, emails will be sent out to Secretaries of each Club Age group held by SYFA. Email will contain which night your team attend
Tuesday 27th Sept at 7pm
Monday 3rd October at 7pm
Both at Blackburn Community Centre
24/08/16
West Lothian Youth Foundation (WLYF)
WLYF are holding an open trial for Boys Development Pod on Friday 2nd September from 4pm to 6pm on field turf behind Livingston FC.
This is open tp aspiring young players who would like to learn the game. These elite training squads will participate in skills training and improve on technical excellence.
WLYF recognize the excellent work that is carried out at local boys clubs and see the development pod as additional training to compliment the development of the players involved.
Until May 2017 the development pod will be open for players born in 2005 and 2006 only.
Sessions will take place every Friday afternoon.
WLYF would love to be able to take as many players as possible however, with the space they have, it would be impossible, hence the reason for a trial.
WLYF are asking teams to nominate a MAXIMUM OF 4 PLAYERS PER CLUB to come along to the trial.
There would be a minimal fee of £10 per month.
On the trial day, the players will take part in a number of drills and small sided games, they will then take part in 7 a side matches. Players will be monitored by WLYF coaches on the day.
All participants will receive an email to let them know if they have been successful or not, players club representative will also be notified.
To nominate players please contact Scott Miller at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Andrew Cowan at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by Monday 29th August 2016.
SYFA Approved First Aid Courses - Albacare LTD
2 Day courses held in Bathgate Partnership centre, following Dates 8.30am to 5.00pm
3rd/4th September
8th/9th October
5th/6th November
3rd/4th December
28th/29th December
if interested contact on the following
Telephone 0800 852 7854
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This course can be brought to your club and can be broken up over 5 weeks
http://www.syfa-firstaid.co.uk/
