At last night's League Management Committee meeting, it was unanimously agreed that the League would commence and run some League Challenge Trophy Competitions at certain age-groups and for certain teams.

At last night’s League Management Committee meeting, the subject of the remaining number of matches for each team to play this season was fully discussed.

As a result, it was decided that, subject to on-going favourable weather conditions, certain League Challenge Trophy competitions would be played. These are the competitions formerly called the Supplementary Cups.

We have reviewed the position of all 320+ teams in the League to determine which age-groups to run the additional competitions at, and also which teams we would invite to enter. Therefore, not all age-groups are being run and neither have all teams per age-group been invited to enter. This is based on the number of league and other games each team has still to complete and the number of free weeks left in the season.

The full sanctioned draw is attached. If any team does not wish to take up the invitation, can you please advise Keith Chamberlin, by email, within the next 5 days.

No further age-groups or teams will be added, as these teams, in general, do not have sufficient available dates to play in a full cup programme.

The terms and conditions of playing are as set by the Management Committee, in accordance with Rules. Full details will be sent out shortly but, in summary, each team will play the other in the Group once only (home or away at the sole discretion of the League Fixture Secretary) – with progression to the next rounds as noted in the draw.

If weather conditions deteriorate in the coming weeks then, under Rules, the League Management Committee reserve the right to cancel any of the competition age-groups or to withdraw any team or teams from the competition.

The League’s objective is to maximise football for all teams, and we believe and trust that the introduction of the above competitions will be welcomed by all member clubs.


Regards,


Andy Lowe
Chairman
For and on behalf of the League Management Committee