Scottish amateur football assosiation

An affiliate of the Scottish Football Association , the SAFA has in turn 50 regional associations affiliated to it and some 67 different league competitions organised by these associations. There is estimated to be over 35, amateur footballers in Scotland, and all of their competitions are co-ordinated at some level by the Scottish Amateur Football Association. The SAFA was formed in with the purpose of legislating for and fostering the amateur level of football in Scotland. The first office bearers were appointed in January This was referred to the Special Committee who reported back in November of that year that a decision would be deferred until a full list of SAFA member clubs was submitted for approval. It was not at all unusual to have joint membership as it permitted clubs to participate in competitions organised by the SFA.

Local Cup competitions are played to a finish, extra time and penalties , they are:. There is also the Consolation Cup which is played for by clubs who do not reach the semi final of either the Perthshire or Ashleigh Cups. Please note that the information contained within this website is accurate only at the time of posting and is to be used as guidance only. A selection of key statistics from this season.

The Association's basic policy is to encourage recreational football in all our communities, large and small. Nevertheless, Ayrshire clubs have, over the years proved themselves capable of competing with the best in the country and the Scottish Amateur Cup has been won by Ayrshire clubs on no less than 12 occasions and the West of Scotland Cup 16 times. In addition to our leagues, we run 4 annual knock-out cup competitions including the Ayrshire Challenge Cup, widely regarded as one of the top competitions in Scotland. The Association is a full member of the Scottish Amateur F.

An affiliate of the Scottish Football Association , the SAFA has in turn 50 regional associations affiliated to it and some 67 different league competitions organised by these associations. There is estimated to be over 35, amateur footballers in Scotland, and all of their competitions are co-ordinated at some level by the Scottish Amateur Football Association. The SAFA was formed in with the purpose of legislating for and fostering the amateur level of football in Scotland. The first office bearers were appointed in January This was referred to the Special Committee who reported back in November of that year that a decision would be deferred until a full list of SAFA member clubs was submitted for approval.