We have now received guidance and timelines on the return of football and we have summarised the information you require below. As you will be aware there is a lot for us to understand yet and we will keep you informed as information becomes available.
We are in the process of scheduling some pre-season friendlies and expect to be in a position to announce some dates in August, in line with the guidance.

The FA would strongly recommend a phased return to competitive football activity as follows:
• Until 31 July – When ready, you can begin competitive training, with the overall group size (inclusive of coaches) being limited to 30 people;
• From August – Competitive matches to begin, for example pre-season fixtures, festivals and small sided football competitions;
• From September – Grassroots leagues, men’s National League System, Women’s Football Pyramid tiers 3 to 6, and FA Competitions can commence.

(Pre-season friendlies: A specific proposal has been lodged with DCMS, with oversight from the Sports Ground Safety Authority, on the return of Spectators at NLS Grounds. This is yet to be approved and as such, any pre-season fixture must be, until advised otherwise, planned to be behind closed doors.)

The FA has released key dates for the forthcoming season. These are subject to further approval of the Government and the Sports Ground Safety Authority:
The North West Counties league is at Step 5-6:

Start Dates:
The following start dates are proposed for the commencement of the 2020-21 Season and conditional on Spectator Approval;
Step 5 and 6: From Saturday, 5th September 2020
**Discussions to take place with Step 5 and 6 Leagues to determine each Competition start date, noting The FA Cup EP Round will be held on Tuesday, 1st September 2020.
FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round: Tuesday, 1st September 2020
FA Cup Preliminary Round: Saturday, 12th September 2020
FA Cup 1st Qualifying Round: Tuesday, 22nd September 2020
FA Vase 1st Qualifying Round: Saturday, 19th September 2020
FA Vase 2nd Qualifying Round: Saturday, 10th October 2020
End date for the season: No later than Saturday, 15th May 2021

Volunteers
With the added work load due to “Covid” the club are actively seeking volunteers, we are looking for anyone who would be willing to sell Raffle tickets, Programmes, man the Turnstiles and be part of the “Covid Team” patrolling the grounds and keeping the spectators the required distance apart.
If you are interested and can help in anyway then please contact myself at
kevpanther@btinternet.com or kath.fenney@sky.com

Admission
Admission has been set at £6 for adults, £4 for concessions and £1 for children Under 16
With Season Tickets Priced at £96 for Adults and Concessions at £64
Obviously there is still some uncertainty as of start dates but you can order your season tickets from Kath or Norman Fenney at kath.fenney@sky.com

Sponsorship
We have already had considerable interest in Club Sponsorship.
Joining our Match shirt sponsors
TEAM DRAINAGE
and Training kits sponsors “HOTTERS"
are “THE SAFETY TEAM”
joining a growing list of Companies who are looking to back their local football team.
If you are interested in any kind of sponsorship then contact
Norman kath.fenney@sky.com
or Contact kevpanther@btinternet for a Sponsorship brochure

Kick Starter Fundraiser
Thanks go to all our supporters who recently donated to the “Kick Starter” Fundraiser, we raised a tremendous £1800, a fantastic effort in these difficult times. The account is still open for donations if anyone would like to make a contribution.
You can make your payments direct into the club accounts
Account name Skelmersdale United AFC
Sort code 60 19 49
Acct no 33697213
(please select Business account)

I am sure there are things I have missed.
With the situation changing on a daily basis we hope to have more news as and when it happens, please just have a little patience