Little League Football Officers' Manual

30 ADDITIONAL LEAGUE ACTIVITIES

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Introduction
As they become more established, many Leagues may feel that they can do more for their players and adults.

1 Newsletters
A good one to start with, and an ideal way to inform parents, players, sponsors etc of current activities and forthcoming events.
A League should aim to produce three or four newsletters per year. They need to be both easy to read and informative and aim to generate enthusiasm and camaraderie within a League.
It may be helpful to ask neighbouring Leagues for copies of their newsletters to see varying styles and contents.

 

2 Tournaments
Leagues may wish to organise pre-season or post-season Mini-Soccer or conventional tournaments. These could include neighbouring Little Leagues.

3 Visits
Some leagues may wish to organise visits to professional football matches or other types of entertainment / education for their players. You'll need to assess the costs in advance and decide how much you wish to subsidise the outing. These events, being outside the football are not bound by the "free to players" rule. It's up to you.
As with all activities, the safety of each child is vital. See Section 7A.

4 Reciprocal Visits
Once your League is established, you may wish to arrange reciprocal visits with another children's league at home or abroad.
Contacts can be made with the help of existing Little Leagues, local schools, the Local Authority or commercial organisations.
A tournament involving teams from the two Leagues plus possibly other invited teams would be the centrepiece of the visit, which might also include sightseeing and other activities.
On these trips, it is usual for the children to stay with families of the host League, whilst the adults generally stay in a local hotel.
Section 7A
Section 9
You will need to obtain advice, and check insurance with the Administrator. Section 7A
Section 9

5 Other activities
There are many other possibilities, and in all cases, safety and insurance are important considerations. For major items, it would be wise to discuss your plans with the NEC who will be able to offer practical advice.


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