The Saudi Football Federation has announced the introduction of new competitions for age groups under 5, 7, and 9 years old for the first time, as part of its strategic plan to develop youth competitions and complete the system of competitions that extend up to under 21. The launch of these competitions comes within the framework of the Saudi talent development path, which aims to expand the base of practitioners, provide greater opportunities for clubs, academies, schools and sports entities to participate in official competitions, in addition to providing an organized environment that contributes to teaching players, developing their basic skills, and enhancing their passion for football from an early age. The new age group competitions are expected to be organized as gatherings (festivals) within cities, which helps reduce travel distances, increase the number of matches, and raise participation rates, while competitions for age groups under 11, 12, 13, and 14 continue according to the developed structure through a league system within cities and regions, with expansion in the number of host cities and regions, which enhances technical competition and supports the process of talent discovery and development. The new competitions aim to achieve ambitious technical targets, including 50 cities across Saudi Arabia, providing more than 20 matches per team during the season, targeting the participation of more than 1,300 teams, organizing more than 13,000 matches, and targeting the participation of more than 24,000 players, which contributes to expanding the base of practitioners, providing more playing minutes, and developing players' skills at early age stages. Last season saw 3,248 matches played within the junior competitions (formerly sprouts), with the participation of more than 12,000 players from 488 teams, an indicator that reflects the widening participation base and the continued development of competitions at the level of Saudi Arabia. The impact of these competitions is not limited to player development but extends to the comprehensive development of the football system by providing greater opportunities for the development of referees, observers, and organizers, as last season witnessed the participation of more than 6,500 referees and 3,065 observers in managing and organizing youth competitions. The Saudi Football Federation calls for prompt registration and completion of the necessary licenses and federation membership requirements during the period ending August 13, to ensure the completion of regulatory procedures and preparation for participation in the new season's competitions.