Teams play each other once and then the division splits

With 13 teams at U16s this season it's not really enough for two divisions and too many for one division playing each twice (24 games when the season only has 32 Sundays). Therefore teams will be in one division, playing each other ONCE initially before the division splits in two with the top group going on to play each other a second time (carrying forward ALL points gained from first half of season) - and the bottom group breaking away to also play each other a second time. Where the division splits will be decided by the Management Committee, but it is expected to be top 6 and bottom 7. There is also the County Cups to take into consideration for this age group this season and the disruption to fixtures they normally cause.