East of Scotland Soccer Development Association

ESSDA Permission for Tournament or Friendly Match

Before applying for permission, ensure both Clubs are Covid compliant as otherwise you will be declined.
See https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/football-development/return-to-football-hub/children-and-young-people/

Permission from ESSDA is required
        to play a non scheduled fixture during the ESSDA season - even if you are re-arranging because of a free week or because scheduled opposition is not available.
Permission is also required from SYFA 
         to play outside Scotland
         to play against non SYFA opposition (including Hearts & Hibs)
         to play pro youth teams

Festival Permission
To play in a festival, the festival needs to be approved by SYFA and then each club must apply to their association for permission to play using SYFA Team Permit Checklist (Word Document)