League Information

2024 Seasons A, B and C

Last updated:
Friday 23 February 2024

2024 League Overview

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Registration for Liga Suparimau 2024 Season A is now open! Click here to register your team or find more details about Liga Suparimau in 2024 below.

2024 Season A will kick off on January 26th, 27th & 28th and will run until February 23rd, 24th & 25th (4 weeks only).  Please see the full dates in the schedule section. 

The deadline for Season A team registration is Sunday January 14th.

Liga Suparimau updates for 2024 (General):

Changes to U7 & U8 kick in ruling

Players will now take throw ins instead of kick ins at this age group. Please see the match formats for updated information.

Girls playing in boys age groups

Overaged girls may no longer automatically participate in the boys age groups. Teams need to apply for a dispensation for an overage girl to participate in the boys categories.  These will be considered on a case to case basis.

Player rules (divisions)

Liga Suparimau aims to be an all inclusive platform to allo mass participation in football. The following player rules have been put in place for the 2024 season ahead:

Lions category

Players from AT & PLD are allow to compete
Players from SSM & AMD are not allowed to compete

Tigers category & below

No players from SSM, AMD, SSN, AT & PLD are allowed to compete

Mobile app updates 

Changes have been made to the Liga Suparimau mobile app which will now all coaches to update their player appearances, goal scorers and Boost Juice Player of the match. Coaches & parents will also be able to favourite there team which will allow them to receive push notifications on scores and results. 

Updates for Liga Suparimau Season A 2024: 

  • Season A will only run for 4 weeks 
  • Maximun 5/6 teams per group with teams playing 4-5 matches 
  • Reduced registration fee per entry for season A (RM250 per entry) 
  • Teams can still qualify through the national final with participation in Season A

Please see the information below for more details on Liga Suparimau in 2024.

Rules and Formats

In 2024 Season A, Liga Suparimau leagues will kick off in 8 districts across Malaysia. The districts are:

  • Kedah – UiTM Kedah
  • Penang – Stadium Permatang Rawa by AEI
  • Perak -Padang Ipoh & PCRC
  • Selangor – Multiple venues
  • Kuala Lumpur – Multiple venues
  • Putrajaya – Multiple venues
  • Johor – Arena Mutiara Johor Land
  • Sabah – Likas Sports Complex

View our Districts page for more information on venues for each region

All teams will need to register for the FAM Grassroots Charter before they can participate in Liga Suparimau. Teams can register for the charter at charter.fam.org.my

Once teams have registered for the Charter they may register for Liga Suparimau. All registrations must be made via the website and the registration fee must be paid before the start of the season. If a team’s registration fee is not paid they will not be allowed to join the league.

Registration Fees
Registration fees are due at the beginning of each season and do not include match day fees.

Season A

Under 6: RM150 per team 

All other age groups: RM250 per team

Season B & C

Under 6: RM200 per team, per season

All other age groups: RM400 per team, per season

Teams must pay the matchday fee before each game. The matchday fee is to be paid per game.

Teams can pay matchday fees via 2 methods:

  • Via bank transfer before the game. They must then show their payment receipt at the match. Teams can then request for a matchday receipt to show that they have paid
  • Via cash at the venue. Once a team has paid in cash they will receive a receipt for proof of payment

If the matchday fee has not been paid before the game the team will not be allowed to play. If a team refuses to pay the fee before the game they will not be allowed to play the match and will be removed from the league.

 

Klang Valley Districts

Penang, Johor & Kelantan 

Perak, Sabah, Pahang, N9, Kedah

U6

RM70

RM60

RM50

U7 & U8

RM120

RM100

RM80

U9 & U10

RM150

RM130

RM100

U11 & U12

RM170

RM150

RM120

U13, U14 & U16

RM240

RM220

RM180

Girls U10 & U12

RM120

Girls U14

RM150

Girls U18

RM240

Liga Suparimau leagues will operate for age groups from Under 6 to Under 16, with the following date of birth cut-offs for all players:

Under 6: Born January 1st 2018 and later
Under 7*: Born January 1st 2017 and later
Under 8: Born January 1st 2016 and later
Under 9*: Born January 1st 2015 and later
Under 10: Born January 1st 2014 and later
Under 11*: Born January 1st 2013 and later
Under 12: Born January 1st 2012 and later
Under 13*: Born January 1st 2011 and later
Under 14: Born January 1st 2010 and later
Under 16: Born January 1st 2008 and later
 
Girls Age Groups 
 
Girls Under 12 : Born January 1st 2012 and later
Girls Under 15 : Born January 1st 2009 and later
Girls Under 18: Born January 1st 2006 and later
 

* Age groups currently operating in Putrajaya, Selangor and Kuala Lumpur districts only

Note: Girls overaged players must apply for a dispensation to play in the boys age groups.  This will be considered on a case to case basis. 

Liga Suparimau will run for 3 seasons in 2024. The start and end dates for each season can be found below.

2024 Season A: 26 January – 25 February

  • Week 1 – 26, 27, 28 January 
  • Week 2 – 2, 3, 4 February 
  • Week 3 – 16, 17, 18 February
  • Week 4 – 23, 24, 25 February 

2024 Season B 3 May – 21 July

  • Week 1 – 3, 4, 5 May
  • Week 2 – 10, 11, 12 May
  • Week 3 – 17, 18, 19 May
  • Week 4 – 24, 25, 27 May
  • Week 5 – 31 May 1, 2 June
  • Week 6 – 7, 8, 9 June
  • Week 7 – 21, 22, 23 June
  • Week 8 – 28, 29, 30 June
  • Week 9 – 5, 6, 7 July
  • Week 10 – 12, 13, 14 July
  • Week 11 – 19, 20, 21 July

2024 Season C: 6 September– 17 November

  • Week 1 – 6, 7, 8 September 
  • Week 2 – 13, 14, 15 September 
  • Week 3 – 20, 21, 22 September
  • Week 4 – 27, 28, 29 September 
  • Week 5 – 4, 5, 6 October
  • Week 6  – 11, 12, 13 October
  • Week 7  – 18, 19 20 October
  • Week 8  – 25, 26, 27 October
  • Week 9  – 1, 2, 3 November 
  • Week 10 – 8, 9, 10 November 
  • Week 11 – 15, 16, 17 November

Registering new players
All players must be registered in the Liga Suparimau Admin App before they play

Teams will need to provide the following information about their players:

  • Full name
  • Date of Birth
  • IC/Passport number
  • Player photo
  • Player jersey number

Once players have been registered in the Liga Suparimau Admin App they will be able to play in Liga Suparimau. Any players who are not registered on the admin app will not be able to play in Liga Suparimau.

Teams will have to abide by the squad size limitations as set out in the competition formats. Teams may add to their squad throughout the season with new players until they reach their squad capacity. 

Once a player has been verified they will not be able to be removed from the team’s squad for the season.

 

Matchday check-in
On the first match day of the season, every player will be required to show their original IC/Passport to verify their registration. If players are unable to verify their registration they will not be allowed to play. 

If players are not registered in the Liga Suparimau Admin app they will not be allowed to play until they have registered and been verified.

Teams are advised to arrive a minimum of 30 minutes before their match to register their players before the match takes place. 

If a team does not verify their players before the game they will not be allowed to play. 

Player registrations are the responsibility of the coach and team manager, any player who has not been registered prior to the match day will not be permitted to play.

Player eligibility
Under 6, Under 8, Under 10, Under 12
All players aged 12 or younger are eligible to be registered for a team and play in Liga Suparimau. This includes players under the AT programmes

Under 14 and Under 16
In the Under 14 and Under 16 age groups, teams are not permitted to register any player who is registered and actively playing with SSM or AMD programmes. Any team found to be fielding an ineligible player will be punished and the players will be removed from Liga Suparimau. Players registered in PLD programmes are permitted to play in Liga Suparimau.

Girls Age Groups 
All girls are permitted to be registered and join Liga Suparimau’s girls age categories.

Player rules

Players may not transfer to another club during the season. Once they are registered and have played for that club they may not play for another club in the same season. 

Male players are not permitted to play for 2 different clubs in the same age group or for 2 different clubs in 2 different age groups. If a team has registered more than 1 team in the same age group they are not permitted to switch the players between the 2 teams.

For example, a Liverpool U10 A player can not play for Liverpool U10 B. If clubs are found breaching these rules, one or both of their teams will be removed from the league.

Female players are not permitted to play for 2 different clubs in the girls age groups. However, they may play for a different club in the boys age group.

Players are permitted to play for 2 different age groups within the same club as long as they meet the age group cut off. For example, a Liverpool U14 player may also play for Liverpool U16. The player must be registered in both team lists. 

 

All districts
Divisions are set in order to ensure matches remain balanced. We are aiming to create fair competition to aid player development. Teams will be split into 2 divisions based on the following criteria: 

Lions Division
Players from SSN, AT & PLD are allow to compete
Players from SSM & AMD are not allowed to compete

Tigers Division & below
No players from SSM, AMD, SSN, AT & PLD are allowed to compete

The League Committee reserves the right adjust divisions on case by case basis depending on the sign up of teams in each state. 

League fixtures will be posted 1 week before the start of the season. 

Teams will typically play 1 game per day, however there may be situations where a team is required to play 2 games in a day. Matches can take place on Friday (Kedah and Johor), Saturday or Sunday. 

Teams are given 1 blackout weekend where they can request not to have any matches. The form for requesting your blackout weekend can be requested from the league admin team.

Teams must submit this blackout date request before the following dates for each season:

  • Season A: Sunday 14th January
  • Season B: Sunday 25th August

Once the fixtures have been set, teams are required to adhere to the schedule provided by the League Committee. No requests to change fixture dates and times will be entertained during the season.

In the event that a team fails to show up for a match, a walkover result will be granted to the opposing team. If a team forfeits, they will be responsible for paying both their own and the opposing team’s matchday fee (for instance, the U10 Kuala Lumpur team must pay RM150 + 150). Failure to make payment on the same match weekend will result in immediate removal from the league. Any team that forfeits two matches in a season will be banned from joining the subsequent season.

A walkover will be declared if a team arrives with less than the minimum required number of players (see Match Formats). In this case, an attempt to play a friendly match will be made by mixing the 2 teams together. This must be organised between the 2 coaches on the field.

U6–U10 competitions
No results or league tables will be published.

This is following the guidelines set out by the Asian Football Confederation and the Football Association of Malaysia for grassroots football.

 

U11–U18 competitions
Results and league tables will be shown on the website and the Liga Suparimau mobile app. 

Teams will receive 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw and 0 points for a loss. The league champions will be the team with the most points at the end of the season.

Should there be a tie on points at the end of the league, goal difference shall be used to determine the winner. If the teams are still level, the following will used to determine the league champions, in order:

  1. Greatest number of goals scored
  2. Fewest goals conceded
  3. Result between the teams when they played each other
  4. Failing a distinction, the teams will play a match with golden goal rules. The first team to score will be determined the champions

Team withdrawal (results null and void)
In the case that a team withdraws from the league after playing 50% or more of the matches in that season, all existing results involving that will stand and the remainder of the matches will be declared 3–0 walkovers. The withdrawing team will be barred from joining the league for 1 season.

In the case that a team withdraws from the league having played fewer than 50% of their matches in that season, all results against the team (including matches which have already been played) will be considered a 3–0 walkover result.

U6–U10 age groups
All players will receive an e-certificate and participation medal at the end of every season. This will be awarded at the final match of the season. All players will receive a player badge on the Liga Suparimau admin app for every season they complete.

U11–U18 age groups
All players will receive an e-certificate at the end of every season and the certificate can be downloaded in the Liga Suparimau App.

Teams finishing in 1st place in each U11, U12, U13, U14, U16 and U18 league will receive a trophy and medals. Teams finishing in 2nd and 3rd place in each U11, U12, U13, U14, U16 and U18 league will receive medals only. These will be handed to the players at the end of each season by the field after all matches are complete. 

Player Suspensions 

If a player receives a red card they will be suspended for the next match. If this player is caught playing in the next match the team will be given a 3-0 walkover loss.  

Time allowance
Teams must not be more than 10 minutes late to their kick off. If a team is more than 10 minutes late they run the risk of a walkover (3-0) being awarded to their opponent.

Unsuitable playing conditions
In the event that lightning, bad weather or unsafe playing conditions causes a stop in play, a match result will stand if the first half has been completed or more than 50% of the match has been played.

If less than 50% of the match has been played at the time of the stoppage, the remainder of the match will be played once conditions are deemed safe by the organiser.

Playing kit and squad numbers
Each team is required to have their own playing kit. All teams kits must clearly display a number for each player. 

If a team does not have the same kit or a number on the players jersey they may not be allowed to play. 

Team withdrawal 

If a team withdraws from the league once the league has began they will receive a 1 season ban from joining Liga Suparimau. This is because it is unfair to other teams who will lose a playing match. 

General match rules

Pitches
Playing areas will be natural grass or artificial turf pitches

Boots
Players are not allowed to wear metal studded boots. All players from the U8 age group upwards must wear shin guards when playing.

Glasses
No glasses may be worn during matches. Any players who require glasses must wear sports goggles. This is for player safety.

Feedback and protests
Any team wishing to dispute a result or make a protest regarding a match will have 3 days from the date of the match to raise the issue by email to the organising committee. Any decision made by the organising committee is final.

To share your feedback on any issue, please contact us by email at [email protected]

Insurance and injuries
It is highly recommended that teams obtain their own insurance cover before play. Neither Maxim Events Sdn Bhd nor the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) are responsible for any accident, injury or death that may occur during this league, and all teams enter at their own risk.

In the event of a serious injury the Liga Suparimau admin team can help to arrange for an ambulance to come to the venue to take the player to the hospital. If there is a cost involved in the ambulance this is to be paid for by the player/club. 

Updates to rules and/or formats
At any time and at its own discretion, the League Committee reserves the right to change or update the rules or formats. An updated list of rules can be found at www.ligasuparimau.my/rules

All players, parents, guardians, coaches and spectators must abide by the Liga Suparimau Code of Conduct at all times. Failure to comply could lead to an individual and/or team being removed from the league. Please see the full code of conduct here

Players Code of Conduct

  • Play by the rules of the game 
  • Give your best effort and work for the good of your team
  • Respect my team mates, coaches, offcial’s and all personal which are at the venue when my matches are being played

Coaches Code of Conduct

  • Coaches that raise their voice to an unacceptable level and/or who use foul language, in any dialect/language, and/or are not behaving with a responsible conduct can be asked to leave the pitch and can be banned from coaching league games
  • Coaches are not permitted to coach from directly behind the goal posts 
  • Coaches are responsible for controlling their parents and spectators. If any parents have any issue which they want to raise, it must be raised by the coach on their behalf
  • Any coach who does not fall in line with the code of conduct can be removed from the venues and banned from Liga Suparimau matches

Parents Code of Conduct

  • Parents are to watch the matches from the spectating zones which have been set out in the venue layout plans
  • Parents should not stand directly behind the goal posts 
  • Parents must not coach from the touchline during matches and should leave this to the coach or you may cause confusion and erode your child’s confidence
  • Parents should not enter the field of play 
  • Parents should never audibly dispute a referee’s decision. They will make mistakes occasionally. We all do. If you abuse or shout at the referee you are breaking the rules of the game
  • If a parent has any issue they must raise it with their teams coach or manager and should not approach the league management team directly 
  • Any parent who does not comply with the rules above will be asked to leave the venue. If they refuse, their team’s match will be forfeited and the team can be removed from the league

The 2024 Liga Suparimau season will end with 2 flagship tournaments co-organised by Maxim Events and FA Malaysia. The National Finals and the Grassroots Football Festival will both run on the weekend of 14th and 15th December 2024.

Liga Suparimau National Finals

  • The National Finals will take place in 2 parts.  Winning teams from Season A, B & C will play a qualifying round in their state to determine the winning team who will travel to Kuala Lumpur representing their state for the National Finals. 
  • The qualification round will take place on directly after the end of Liga Suparimau Season C and work as follows; 

Qualifier 1 (State Semi Final):  Winner Season B vs Winner Season C = State Semi Final Winner

Qualifier 2 (State Final): State Semi Final Winner vs Winner Season A = State Champion

  • The tournament is open to teams which win a Lions category competition in the U12, U14 and U16 age groups
  • Teams will need to pay the matchday cost for their qualification matches in their State. The National Finals tournament in Kuala Lumpur will have no entry fee.  
  • To play in this tournament teams must have participated in either Liga Suparimau Season A, B or C

Grassroots Football Festival

  • The Grassroots Football Festival will take place on the weekend of the 14th and 15th December 
  • The event will take place at a Liga Suparimau venue in the Klang Valley
  • The event is open to all Liga Suparimau teams in the age groups of U6, U8, U10 & U12. 
  • The cost of entry for this tournament will be as follows;

Age Group

Entry Cost (RM)

U6

550

U8

650

U10 & U12

650