Last updated : Monday, 01 July 2024
Bedfordshire Mini-Soccer League - A Charter Standard League
The Bedfordshire Mini-Soccer League is an amateur football league for children aged 7 to 10 in Bedfordshire and bordering counties. It is affiliated with the Bedfordshire FA and is a Charter Standard League, which means it meets the highest standards of governance and administration.
About the League
The Bedfordshire Mini-Soccer League offers a range of divisions for children of different ages and abilities. There are Fairplay divisions for children aged 7 to 10, which focus on developing skills and enjoyment rather than winning. There are also competitive divisions for older children.
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The league plays its matches on Sunday mornings at a variety of venues across Bedfordshire. Matches are 20 minutes long and there are no substitutes.
Membership
Membership of the Bedfordshire Mini-Soccer League is open to all clubs and teams in Bedfordshire and bordering counties. Applications for the 2023-2024 season are now being accepted.
![Bedfordshire Mini-Soccer League - A Charter Standard League match](https://assets.teamstats.net/img-m-960-70/backgrounds/football-background-3.jpg)
To apply for membership, please visit the league website: www.bmsl.org.uk
Fairplay
The Bedfordshire Mini-Soccer League is committed to providing a fair and enjoyable experience for all players. The league's Fairplay divisions are designed to promote sportsmanship and respect on the pitch.
![Bedfordshire Mini-Soccer League - A Charter Standard League teams](https://assets.teamstats.net/img-m-960-70/backgrounds/football-balls-cones-training.jpg)
In Fairplay divisions, there are no referees. Instead, players are responsible for resolving their own disputes. This helps to develop problem-solving skills and encourages players to take responsibility for their own actions.
The league also has a zero-tolerance policy on bullying and harassment. Any player who is found to be bullying or harassing another player will be disciplined.
Sources
- Bedfordshire Mini-Soccer League website
- SOGO Mobility Bedfordshire Mini-Soccer League on Full-Time
- Youth Sunday Leagues on Bedfordshire FA website
![Bedfordshire Mini-Soccer League - A Charter Standard League coaches](https://assets.teamstats.net/img-m-960-70/backgrounds/football-coach-with-bag-of-balls.jpg)