2.  A pathway of football from U7-U21’s  Professional preparation for entry into adult football  Keeping the players together  Increased participation and more football!!  Professional coaching from Kevin Davies  Ground breaking initiative for the North West  You will be the pioneers!!!!!

3.  Formed in 1996 with 12 teams. No fine league  One of the first Leagues to offer 9v9 football  First league in Lancashire to achieve Charter Standard  National Charter Standard League award in 2010  Currently have 580 teams over 4 formats of football  7,500 children participating each week  Partnership with BWFC

4.  Hands on support within our league  Full commitment to Under 21’s  Professional coaching available  Close links with local football  Committed to developing a sports community  Role model

5.  No registration fees in season 1  All games with 3 officials  £1500 FA funding available for each team if sign up before 18/2/15-  Potential of £750 per team after 18/2 for those who can’t make the 18/2 deadline  League based within 20 miles radius  Champions League Format Cup with Final at County Ground, Preston  League/Tournament winners-European Training Camp location with Kevin.  Preferred choice of kick off-1000AM-1200MID- DAY (Saturdays) Evenings available also.

6.  All teams entering will be under the BBDFL  Total support from the LFA  Age Group Secretary-Stuart McNair  Chairman-Warren Barlow  General Secretary-Gary Russell  Patron-Kevin Davies  Dedicated League Committee

7.  11 v 11  League Format within 20 mile radius  Champions League Cup Competition  3 Officials at every Under 21 game  New teams welcome  2 over age players eligible in each team  Champions League Final at County Ground, Preston  European Training Camp run by Kevin for League/Tournament winners

8.  Application Forms (download page of website: www.bbdfl.org) www.bbdfl.org  Funding Application (Football Foundation website)Football Foundation  Commitment  Timescales  Any Questions?  LETS MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!!

9.  Summer Football  Futsal  Winter Indoor Football  Coach Development  Referee Development  Public Relations  Inter-League Competitions  Charitable Status