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Latest news for Little Leaguers This news page features the latest developments in the world of Little League Football, allowing you to stay fully up-to-date with events. More information on the following news items can be obtained from your League Secretary or via our Contact page.

Annual General Meeting The 41st National Annual General Meeting of Little League Football will be held at Sutton United F.C., The Borough Sports Ground, Gander Green Lane, Sutton, SM1 2EY on Monday 30th June, 2008 at 7.30p.m.   All Individual Members are very welcome to attend. 8/4/2008

Boys' National Tournament Please click on the link on the left for details of the 2008 Tournament and the Under 10's Tournament on 14th June. 2/3/2008

Girls' National Tournament The one day tournament for the girls in Little League Football has now become a regular feature.    The 2008 event is being held at Morden on Saturday 10th May.  Details will be found via the National Tournament link on the left, nearer the time. 2/3/2008

National Tournament - Boys' Under 10 Tournament Invitations for the 2008 one day tournament for younger boys have now been sent out.  Places are limited, so make sure you apply early. Details will be found by clicking on the National Tournament link on the left 3/3/2008

Anglo-Dutch Tournament The biennial boys' tournament took place on Saturday 28th April 2007 when three teams from Dutch Club Robur et Velocitas and a further nine Little League teams visited West Sutton.   In addition, there was a seven a side girls' tournament. The results can be found on West Sutton's website 28/4/07

Little League Footballs     NEW SUPPLY!     SPECIAL OFFER!! 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. 1/3/07

Managers' Coaching Courses 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. 8/8/06

New leaflets A new "Parents Guide" leaflet has been 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. 8/4/06

101 Fundraisers 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. 6/6/04

Criminal Records Bureau 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. 23/1/04

League Liaison Officers 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. 27/10/03