north kent youth league

North Kent Youth League

The North Kent Youth League (NKYL) is an amateur football league for boys and girls aged 7 to 18 in North Kent, England. It is affiliated to the Kent Youth League and the Football Association.

History

The NKYL was founded in 1972. The inaugural season had 10 teams competing in a single division. The league has since grown to over 100 teams competing in a variety of divisions.

Divisions

The NKYL has 10 divisions for boys and 7 divisions for girls. The divisions are split by age group and ability level.

• Boys: Under-7, Under-8, Under-9, Under-10, Under-11, Under-12, Under-13, Under-14, Under-15, Under-16, Under-18
• Girls: Under-7, Under-8, Under-9, Under-10, Under-11, Under-12, Under-13

Season

The NKYL season runs from September to May. Each team plays 12-14 matches during the season.

Cup competitions

The NKYL also runs a number of cup competitions, including the Kent Youth Cup, the Kent Junior Cup, and the Kent Girls Cup.

Sources

• North Kent Youth League website
• North Kent Youth League on Full-Time
• North Kent Youth League on Kent FA website