Little League Football Officers' Manual

11 INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP

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Introduction
Although Little League Football is free to players, parents are encouraged to take out Individual Membership.
This is a cheap way for parents and other adults to demonstrate their support for the League, whilst providing a useful overall income to the League. Individual Membership must not be compulsory in that no child should be prevented from playing football if a parent or guardian is unable to afford the fee. Team Managers can help the Membership drive by asking all parents of children in their team to join.		 League Procedure 6Rule 1.8

Cost
The amount payable in respect of annual individual or family membership shall be determined by each League and set at a reasonable figure to reflect its financial situation and income generating ability. Such monies shall be payable to the League on 1st September to cover the period to the following 31st August. Any person over the age of 16 can become an Individual Member.

Benefits
Only Members may vote at the League General Meetings.
Local sports shops may offer discount to Members on production of a Membership Card.
League Secretaries will copy Members with all the relevant details of the League's activities.
Tax
Membership fees are not taxable to the League, and those Leagues registered as charities can obtain valuable tax advantages.
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