ALL grounds must have one side of the pitch ropes off if not a senior ground – it will need to be the full length so that parents and spectators can be socially distanced in accordance with Government  guidelines. The League will take strong action for any team not following the current guidelines. But most importantly we should get football played again!

Each age group from U13 – U16 has 4 divisions and less matches. If we get all of the games played without interruption we will ensure teams are offered extra games. We have to anticipate that there may be “local” lockdowns which may prevent teams from playing. We will be flexible and fluid where we need to be.

20 divisions – 193 teams – around 3,500 players registered – it is a massive responsibility for me and my team to ensure that we all stay safe in this whole new world.

I hope that I have the support of the majority. The virus is real – and it is up to every individual to behave responsibly to ensure that we get the season played.

My thanks to all of my Committee for their outstanding hard work which has been continuous across the summer.

We commence the season on 13^th September and I look forward to seeing some of you across the season – albeit at a distance