The Football Association [The FA] received approval from The International Football Association Board [IFAB] to trial the removal of deliberate heading in U12 and below football matches.

IFAB has produced the following guidance document ahead of the start of the trial. You can view and download the document below.

Removal of deliberate heading in U12 and below matches IFAB guidance

The FA will be sharing further education around the trial in due course.

If you have any further questions regarding the document, please contact our Support inbox via Support@GloucestershireFA.com FAO of our Referee Development Officer.