Scottish Junior Football Association North make season 2020-21 null and void
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Junior teams across the north have seen their season declared null and void after a decision was made by the Scottish Junior FA to call time on competitions this year.
It comes after the Scottish Government announced
today outdoor contact sport would not be able to return until May 17.
The decision comes one month after Nairn St Ninian, the only junior team in the Highlands, pulled out of this season's competitions last month.
Chief operating officer of the Scottish Junior FA Alex McDowall said in a statement: "Following today’s update from the Scottish Government stating that adult contact training/football will not be allowed until May 17, the management committee of the Scottish Junior FA have decided to end season 2020/2021 and declare all competitions null and void.
"We can now set our sights on moving forward and hopefully welcoming fans back at some point in the new season.
"This decision gives us all some clarity and the opportunity to look at starting next season a bit earlier than normal.
"Further details will be announced in due course."
