Last updated : Saturday, 29 June 2024
Warrington Junior Football League
The Warrington Junior Football League (WJFL) is an amateur football league based in Warrington, England. It was founded in 1971 and currently has over 15,000 players registered. The league runs competitions for teams from under-7s to under-18s, both boys and girls.
History
The WJFL was founded in 1971 by a group of local football enthusiasts. The league started with just a few teams, but it has grown steadily over the years. In the 1990s, the league expanded to include girls' teams. Today, the WJFL is one of the largest junior football leagues in the North West of England.
Competitions
The WJFL runs competitions for teams from under-7s to under-18s, both boys and girls. The competitions are divided into divisions based on the age and ability of the players. The top division for each age group is called the Premier Division.
The WJFL also runs a number of cup competitions, including the Alf Holt Cup, the Presidents Cup, and the Challenge Cup. The Alf Holt Cup is the oldest cup competition in the league, and it is named after Alf Holt, one of the founders of the WJFL.
Sources
- Warrington Junior Football League website
- Warrington Junior Football League Facebook page
- Warrington Junior Saturday Football League on Full-Time
