KNKV asks clubs about their experiences with new competition format
The KNKV is asking all clubs in a survey about their experiences with the new competition format. It has applied since the 2025/26 season; the first season is now over. Clubs can complete the survey u
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The questions cover, among other things, the grouping by age range, dispensations, large scores, substitute rules, the distribution of boys and girls, the new team names, the Wedstrijdzaken app, commu
The KNKV also asks whether the Superspeler in the Groen category should change. Options include scrapping it, or only deploying the Superspeler at a five-goal difference.
Age range replaces categories A to F
With the new format, the old age categories A to F have been replaced by grouping based on an age range of two years for teams of four and three years for teams of eight. Without fixed age limits, the
The federation's example: a team with an average age of 9.1 years can now play against a team with an average of 9.0 years.
New rules on the distribution of boys and girls apply to the B category. If the line-up allows it, an equal distribution is mandatory, otherwise as equal as possible. This also applies after a substit
In the B category, teams are now called J1, J2, J3; the team with the lowest average age gets the highest number. In the A category, where fixed age limits do apply, teams are called U19-1, U17-1, U15
Match form can be filled in a week in advance
In the Wedstrijdzaken app, the digital match form (DWF) can be filled in as early as a week before the match. This shows whether substitutes are eligible to play.
The DWF shows violations in advance, such as a player who is too old. If both teams still agree to play, they tick a box and no sanctions follow.
The KNKV informed the clubs about the changes through (additional) regional meetings, explanatory videos, mailings and the website. Around the introduction, the federation was also more available for