The before photo of all the trophies that will be up for grabs tomorrow in the ERSDA divisional finals at GSC Auldhouse before they are all covered in wee sweaty fingerprints. Good luck to all the teams taking part, have a great day and please remember sun cream as it’s looking like another scorcher!
The date for all of the ERSDA Cup, Plates and Bowls has been announced ! All finals will take place on Sunday May 12th at Auldhouse, located at the Giffnock soccer centre. A massive thanks to Giffnock for the use of their facilities to host the finals.
Please see below for the match schedules as well as other important information for everyone attending. Let’s make it a great day !
| Pitch One | Time | Fixture | Team 1 | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 1 | 09:15 | 2011 Div 1 Cup | EKYC BLUE | OLA |
| Match 4 | 11:00 | 2011 Div 2 Cup | EKYC Yellow | Whitacre Wolves |
| Match 7 | 12:45 | 2010 Div 2 Bowl | Langcraigs | St Andrews Blue |
| Match 10 | 14:30 | 2010 Div 2 Cup | Thorn Athletic | Renfrew |
| Pitch Two | Time | Fixture | Team 1 | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 2 | 09:45 | 2011 Div 1 Plate | Utd Juniors | OLM Utd |
| Match 5 | 11:30 | 2011 Div 1 Bowl | Claremont Blue | Barrhead |
| Match 8 | 13:15 | 2010 Div 1 Plate | EKRR | Whitacre Wolves |
| Match 11 | 15:00 | 2010 Div 3 Bowl | Whitacre W Black | OLM |
| Pitch 3 | Time | Fixture | Team 1 | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 3 | 10:15 | 2010 Div 3 Plate | St Andrews White | Stamperland Ath |
| Match 6 | 12:00 | 2011 Div 2 Plate | Clydebank Black | Yoker |
| Match 9 | 13:45 | 2011 Div 2 Bowl | Third Lanark | St Cadocs Athletic |
| Match 12 | 15:30 | 2010 Div 2 Plate | St Mirren | Pollock Utd |
Presentations will take place 5 mins after games conclude. Both teams are requested to make their way to the presentation area in a timely fashion.
Presentations for any league competitions that have been decided will take place at the same time as cup presentations.
Food and drink is available to purchase in the clubhouse – please support the café as proceeds go to new pitches (which will benefit all). Changing facilities and toilets are located here also.
There is a limited amount of parking due to construction activity on site. Car-sharing is advised, and considerate parking following wardens instructions is requested.
Teams for games 1,2,3 are requested to assemble 1 goal each prior to play. Teams for games 10,11,12 are requested to dissassemble 1 goal each after play concludes.
Please remove all litter from pitch side at the end of the game, and place it in the bags provided.
Spectators should remain 2 metres from the touchline at all times, and to conduct themselves according to the ERSDA grassroots charter. No spectators allowed in the strip between pitches 1 and 2.
Each team may be asked to provide a parent volunteer to act as a car-parking warden for part of the day. The timing of the task will be adjacent to, but not-overlapping with, their team’s game.
An explanation of the car parking task will be provided in full, and the required timings specified, prior to 12th May.
All games will be played on grass.
Games will be 2x 35 minute halves.
At the end of 70 minutes, if the game is tied, the result will be decided by penalty shootout in line with iFAB conventions.
For each game, there shall be a referee and two linespeople, and the normal 11-a-side rules and parameters, as laid out by the SYFA, will apply.
There are no trialists allowed in any ERSDA cup fixtures. Any player that has played for another team in any ERSDA cup fixture will be cup-tied.
As per SYFA guidelines, the only exception to this rule is for the goalkeeper position. Permission to draft emergency cover for this position must be sought in advance in writing.
We also ask teams to respect the league request to not use the short-term registration / deregistration practice recently debated across age groups.
To preserve the integrity of Finals day, the history of SYFA player IDs listed on teamlines will be spot-checked by ERSDA officials.
Cup final day is an ERSDA fixture. Suspensions to be served following any recent ERSDA league or cup games will apply to Finals day.
If any team is found to be in breach of player registration rules, then the match shall be played as a friendly, and the trophy awarded to the opposition with a 1-0 result.
Teams are requested to submit their chosen team colours to their league coordinator by Tuesday 7th May.
Where there is a clash of colours, a coin toss by ERSDA officials will decide which team gets to select their kit.
GSC have generously donated the use of the facility to ERSDA for the 12th May, so there are no pitch costs to cover.
The match official fees are £150 per game. Each team should pay £50, and ERSDA will also pay £50, per match.
Teams that are playing on alternative dates will be required to cover the costs of pitch hire, and one match official each. ERSDA will also provide £50 for a match official fee
Each team should bring at least one match ball (size 4 – 2011, size 5 – 2010). Nets will be provided by Giffnock.
There is a warm up pitch area which is available for all teams until 3.15 pm. Please share the space respectfully, and avoid warming up directly adjacent to match pitches
The facility will be busy – please act in a considerate way at all times to make the best experience for all
And a reminder that ERSDA is run entirely by volunteers and the clubs that make it up. Please play your part in helping as required to give our players a day to remember
If you are driving, please make contingency plans should car parking be full at the ground.
Don’t give car park volunteers hassle – when parking is full, they will ask you to find an alternative.
Consider nearby alternatives to park and walk, and/or use the drop-off area for players at the entrance to the ground.
Note the Thornliebank Railway Bridge (X in the diagram) is closed so a diversion is in place. Plan your route accordingly.
The train station at Thornliebank is serviced by the Central to East Kilbride line, and is a couple of minutes walk to the ground
There are car parks at various stations on this train line, and services every 30 minutes
There will be zero tolerance of abuse / hassle given to the officials. Any players, coaches or spectators unable to follow this approach will be asked to leave the pitch area, and play will be
Congratulations to St Cadocs Sporting who were this morning crowned 2010 ERSDA Division One champions after defeating closest rivals Stamperland Utd 4-0 to seal the title.
Sporting can now set their sights on the double as again they will face off against Stamperland in the final of the ERSDA Division one cup in a weeks time. Stamperland will also be determined to end the season with silverware so it’s going to be a cracker of a match but todays result will give Sporting a huge psychological edge when final comes around.
Good luck to both teams in the final and a massive well done to all the players and coaches of St Cadocs Sporting on a brilliant season.
This Wednesday night is packed with cup and plate action as a number of semi finals take place across the 2011’s divisions. With a place in the final up for grabs all the teams involved will be determined to book their place and the chance to add some silverware to round off a brilliant first season in competitive football in the ERSDA league.
Claremont Blue v EKYC
OLA v Barrhead
OLM v Stamperland
Renfrew Blue v United Juniors
EKYC v Third Lanark
Whatacres Wolves v St Cadocs
Carolside v Clydebank
OLM A&A v Yoker
Elsewhere in the 2010’s leagues the finalists of the cups are already in place after some exciting matches along the way. Stamperland will face of against St Cadocs Sporting in the Division one final. St Cadocs won the last time the two side met in the league by a single goal and with the teams occupying 1st and 2nd place in the league it’s sure to be another tight match come the final.
Thorn Athletic left it very late against Pollock in the semi final of the Division two cup semi final after trailing 1-0 for much of the match and then missing a penalty in the final few minutes it looked like curtains on their quest for cup glory, however a last minute goal forced the match to penalties which the Thorn went on to win. Renfrew knocked out OLA in the other semi final coming back from 3-1 down to take the match 4-3 and secure their place in the final along side the Thorn.
In the Division three ERSDA cup final Arthurlie take on Port Glasgow Whites. Port have only conceded 2 goals and scored 13 on their march to the final and have two clean sheets in the quarter and semi final matches so are going to be tough for Arthurlie to break down however with Arthurlie sitting top of the Division 3 Upper group confidence will be high that they can overturn the 2-1 defeat they suffered the last time the sides met in the league.
Only one of the finals of the ERSDA plate has been confirmed so far with Whitacres v EKRR.
Confirmation of dates and venues for all finals will be posted shortly on the website and socials.
Our FREE fun football Fridays are back again with the help of our partners at McDonalds and the Scottish Football Association.
An hour of pressure free turn up and play football with our qualified coaches to help burn off some energy before the weekend.
The programme takes place indoors and will run for ten weeks. Please don’t sign up if you don’t intend to attend regularly as you will be using a place another child could benefit from.
The Euro 2024 Score Prediction Challenge invites football enthusiasts to showcase their foresight and passion for the game. Participants predict match outcomes, goal scorers, and final scores for each game in the championship. Here’s why this competition is a win-win for everyone involved
The Great BIG ‘Easter EggHunt’ returns to Keanie Park this Easter. 12 -4pm 31st March.
Games, Fun, Prizes and even meet some of the players! Best of all … it’s FREE! … with a FREE egg to all the kids who attend! JohnstoneBurgh FC in the Community … woooohooooo
Player pathway workshop from the SFA are now available to book on the www.scottishfalive.co.uk website. Workshops will run on Wednesday 1st May for 9v9 transitions and the 8th of May for 11v11’s and be held at Barrhead High School’s Cowan park grass pitches.
UEFA has teamed up with iCoachKids to provide new coach education modules for those thinking of or already working in the grassroots game.
To help people thinking of getting involved with coaching, as well as existing coaches, teachers, volunteers and parents, UEFA has teamed up with iCoachKids, a not-for-profit global coaching movement, to provide a free learning tool to help deliver the best sessions possible.
The UEFA iCoachKids e-learning courses have been launched to help all UEFA member national associations to offer those working with children a comprehensive online coach education resource.
Visit the Coaches page from the main menu or click here for more information.
The East Renfrewshire Soccer Development Association (ERSDA) has been a cornerstone of youth football in the East Renfrewshire area of Scotland since its establishment in 1995. Over the years, ERSDA has fostered a strong community of players, coaches, parents, and fans, all dedicated to promoting fair play, sportsmanship, and player development.
What began with just 23 teams has now blossomed into a vibrant organization with over 100 teams competing across various age groups. ERSDA’s commitment to providing safe and enjoyable football experiences for young players remains unwavering.
For the upcoming 2024/2025 season, ERSDA is thrilled to announce the inclusion of new teams in age groups ranging from 2009’s through to 2012’s. These additional teams will enhance the footballing journey for our young talents, allowing them to develop their skills, build lasting friendships, and experience the joy of the beautiful game.
Whether you’re a budding player, a passionate coach, or a supportive parent, ERSDA invites you to be part of this exciting expansion. Here’s what you can look forward to:
