Soccer
Thai League announces the launch of the Thailand Amateur League season 2022
THAI LEAGUE ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF THE THAILAND AMATEUR LEAGUE FOOTBALL MATCH FOR THE 2022 SEASON WITH CLARIFICATIONS
On March 21, 2022 at 2:00 p.m., the Football Association of Thailand, together with the Thai League Company Limited, held a press conference for the launch of the Thailand Amateur League football tournament for the 2022 season.
This event was honored by Mr. Kornwee Prissananantakul Acting Chief Executive Officer of Thai League Co., Ltd. as chairman, along with member clubs interested in participating in the competition. join this event
Khun Kornwee said, “Today we will have to clarify the guidelines for the Thailand Amateur League competition, after we have been away for many years. Due to the situation of Covid-19 that happened, but this year we have received approval from the president of the association. and board Let the competition be held this year. which today we will be discussing Explain the details of the various competitions. including the rules of this competition This is an amateur league competition with the most participating teams in Thailand.”
“For the purposes of the competition We have organized competitions for many seasons. From the 3rd Division until the current Major League organized by the Association. by the first objective of the competition is to raise the level of amateur football to a higher standard Including finding a team that is ready to become a professional club And the team that will be eligible for promotion to Thai League 3 is the champion team of each region, which we will have 6 teams that have the right to be promoted to the next season. Including we want to develop football personnel. which is not just a player but including the competition officials including new judges have a stage to showcase their skills or a trainer that we have created many coaches at the BC license level This will be an opportunity for them to really experience the competition organized by the association.”
“But the competition this season We are still in an unusual situation. from the spread of COVID-19 Therefore, I would like to reiterate to all clubs, athletes, fans and the media that we have more stringent measures in organizing competitions than usual. Like a professional football match to strictly comply with government measures.”
"Covid-19 situation at present in Thailand Tens of thousands of people could be infected. But the severity of the belief that arises may be less, so we think that if we set up screening measures. have good protection We will be able to organize a competition. And not causing a heavy epidemic that comes from the Major League competition, and when we start the competition. We have only one goal. is to make it come to an end as planned We would like to inform the clubs that will decide to participate in the competition that Additional measures will be introduced in the competition, such as weekly COVID-19 testing, athlete vaccinations. Or in the event that an athlete is infected, how will it be separated from it? But as I learned when we start the race and then we can finish it which details Whether it's a covid-19 test registration of athletes and measures of the competition We will have a clarification for everyone to know today.”
for this press conference Several issues were clarified, including:
Application for participation in the competition and criteria for recruiting competitive teams
Apply for the competition through all online channels.
Must pay for the competition application fee 10,000 baht, pay team insurance 10,000 baht (if not yet registered as a member of the association's club must pay an additional application fee of 10,000 baht and in the case of being an existing member of the association, must pay an annual maintenance fee of 3,000 baht)
by clubs wishing to participate in the competition You can apply for the competition online on March 28, 2022 - April 8, 2022 (if you are not a member of the association. Membership is required. during 28-30 March 2022)
2. Competition guidelines
Divided into 6 regions, 2 zones each (a total of 12 zones)
The first round of competition is divided into groups of 3-4 teams each, which will compete in a round-robin match. Each team will play at least 1-2 matches before competing in the knockout stages to determine the regional champion.
Due to the epidemic situation of COVID-19 make the competition It is necessary to ask the athletes participating in the competition. Sending test results for COVID-19 every week and organizing competitions according to various measures more stringent
Must submit a test result for COVID-19 Let the organizers compete at least 24 hours before the event.
3. The right of the team to be promoted to Thai League 3
There will be at least one club for promotion in each region.
need to win a regional championship
Must pass the club licensing criteria.
4. Athlete Features and officials participating in the competition
Football players registered in the Thai League 1-3 season 2064/65 are prohibited from participating in the competition.
Foreign athletes are prohibited from participating in the competition.
Register at least 20 but not more than 30 athletes and register up to 5 officers, one of which must be a head coach. (mandatory position)
5. How to register athletes and staff for participating in the competition
athlete registration Between 28 March 2022 - 12 April 2022
6. Draw a lottery and race day
draw a lottery After registration of athletes is completed
Compete in the mini-league Until the championship zone, April 30, 2022 - June 5, 2022
National Championships on 10-12 June 2022
Note: The competition day schedule is subject to change as appropriate.