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 participate in any festival or friendly match
        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  (See http://www.scottishfalive.co.uk/syfa for how to apply - cost is £10)
         to play outside Scotland
         to play against non SYFA opposition (including Hearts & Hibs)
         to play pro youth teams
         to play teams outside SFA South East region

If you are playing in a festival and missing an ESSDA fixtures, you MUST notify your opponents as early as possible.