Potteries Mini Soccer League

Last updated : Sunday, 28 April 2024

Potteries Mini Soccer League

The Potteries Mini Soccer League is an amateur football league for children in the Stoke-on-Trent area. It was founded in 1972 and currently has over 100 teams playing in a variety of age groups.

History

The Potteries Mini Soccer League was founded in 1972 by a group of local football enthusiasts. The league's first season saw 12 teams competing in a single division. The league has since grown to over 100 teams playing in a variety of age groups.

The league is affiliated with the Football Association (FA) and follows the FA's rules and regulations. The league also has its own disciplinary procedures.

Structure

The Potteries Mini Soccer League is divided into a number of divisions, each with its own age group. The divisions are:

Under 7s
Under 8s
Under 9s
Under 10s
Under 11s
Under 12s
Under 13s
Under 14s
Under 15s
Under 16s

The teams in each division play each other once during the season. The top teams in each division qualify for the playoffs, with the winners of the playoffs being crowned champions.

Funding

The Potteries Mini Soccer League is funded by a combination of membership fees, sponsorship and grants. The league also relies on the hard work of volunteers to run the league.