footbaLLFocus

A new Management Programme has now been developed for the web site so we can integrate the footbaLLFocus as the news/information page.

If any League Secretaries would like to add an article for the footbaLLFocus News/Page to let us know what is going on at your league, please email :-

dennisjones15@btinternet.com

A new "Parents Guide" leaflet will soon be added to the range supplied free of charge by the NEC. Aimed at both new and existing parents, the colourful leaflet is intended to encourage sporting behaviour and support from parents. Leagues may like to issue it to all their parents at the start of the season - perhaps slipping a copy inside each fixture list, or accompanying the Code of Conduct.

Little League Football fully supports the FA Respect Programme.

Respect is The FA's programme of activities to combat unacceptable behaviour in our game at every level.

The programme will be implemented in professional and grassroots football, and encompasses not only respect towards match officials, but also the conduct of overly-competitive coaches and parents on the sidelines at grassroots youth games.

Don't forget that the NEC has agreed for the time being to subsidise 50% of the course fees paid by active LLF Managers on proof of completion of the the Level One Coaching Course. Apply via your League Secretary.

Please click on the link on the left for details of the 2008 Tournament

The one day tournament for the girls in Little League Football has now become a regular feature. The 2008 event was held at Morden on  Details can be found via the National Tournament link on the left.

Details of the  2008 one day tournament for Under 10 boys can be found by clicking on the National Tournament link on the left.

The success of the LLF footballs has encouraged the NEC to order another 1,000 balls.

The Mitre Orion balls have the same green flashes and the LLF logo as before, and we have managed to reduce the price to just £4.00 each - cheaper than you can buy anywhere else with the added advantage that the unique design makes them harder for the kids to 'accidentally' take home.

As before, they will not be sold to players or the public.

A mass of fundraising ideas has been sent to your League Secretary. If you're short of money, check out the booklet for a wide variety of cash generators to suit Leagues of all sizes. If you have a proven fundraising idea that isn't included, please let us know so we can add it in when we issue extra pages.

In Little League Football, the protection of the children comes first. We must check all volunteers through the Criminal Records Bureau. That's not just a Little League rule - it's also the law.

If you haven't yet been checked, the 'Responsible Person' at your League will be in touch with you to help you fill in a form. It takes about 10 minutes of your time, and you will need to show proof of who you are and where you live. There are very strict rules on confidentiality.

The system is designed to stop the wrong sort of person getting involved in children's organisations, and we thank you for your co-operation. If you would like to know more, please ask your Responsible Person in the first place.

All NEC officers have taken on a new role as League Liaison Officers (LO's), this is in addition to whatever else they may be doing. The job of the LO will be to work closely with their designated leagues giving all leagues direct representation on the NEC.

This initiative will ensure that the NEC will be truly representative of the grass roots membership of Little League, as well as speeding up vital communications. Details have been sent to your League Secretary.