Scottish Junior Football Association (SJFA)

The Scottish Junior Football Association (SJFA) is an organization governing a level of semi-professional football clubs in Scotland, below the senior professional leagues. It oversees numerous clubs that compete in regional leagues, fostering local talent and community engagement. Despite the name, "junior" refers to the level of play and organization, not age. The SJFA facilitates competitions, maintains rules, and promotes the sport's development at a grassroots level, serving as a vital part of Scottish football's broader structure and tradition.