About NIYFA
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of NIYFA shall be to legislate for, foster, develop and support activity that will improve the game of Association Football among all classes of youth football clubs, leagues or associations of such clubs in Northern Ireland and to conduct annually such competitions and events as aid the development and promotion of association football in Northern Ireland.
Aims and Objectives
1
To promote, foster and develop in all its aspects the game of Association Football among Boys (outside the jurisdiction of the Education Authorities) in Northern Ireland. To assist the mental, moral and physical development of boys through age-group competition
2
To create and maintain the safest possible environment for children and young people to enjoy football. We therefore recommend all Leagues and clubs affiliated to the Association, when forming policies and procedures as part of their rules or constitution, should adopt the “Safeguarding Children and Young People in Football” as outlined in the booklet issued by the Governing Body of Football in Northern Ireland, the Irish Football Association and NIYFA
3
To encourage proper attitudes to the game and to promote the highest traditions of sportsmanship consistent with the Olympic ideal.