To set up a team under the jurisdiction of the Scottish Amateur Football Association you should carry out the following procedures:-

1. Set up a club Constitution. A copy is available to download from www.Thesafa.org.uk
   
   
2. Appoint a club President/Chairman. Secretary, Treasurer, team manager/coach. The Secretary/Treasurer posts can be combined by one person.
   
   
3. Assemble your group of players.
   
   
4. Make application to your local amateur league. Contact details can be supplied by the Scottish Amateur FA or can be obtained from Thesafa.org.uk when your team has been set up. There is a choice of playing Saturday or Sunday football. Fixtures and referees would be issued by the association or league which you join.
   
   
5. Make application to your local council authority for the use of a pitch.
   
   
6. Costs are as follows:-
   
   
   • Affiliation fee to the Scottish Amateur FA - £60 Application forms from SAFA
     
     
   • Public Liability Insurance Premium (compulsory) - £40
     
     
   • Personal Accident Insurance Premium (compulsory) - £95
     
     
   • Annual league fees (these vary from league to league (approx £100 to £150). Forms from league.
     
     
   • Cup entry fees (optional) Scottish Amateur Cup £12 - District Cup £11
     
     
   • Pitch fees to local council - vary from region to region
     
     
   • Referee's fee per match - vary from league to league. Average fee is around £35 per match.
     
     
7. Sponsorship - Approach local businesses, local community council who can have grants available for such projects.