Last updated : Monday, 01 July 2024
About the Bolton Bury & District Junior Football League
The Bolton Bury & District Junior Football League (BBDFL) is an amateur football league for young people in Bolton and the surrounding areas. It was established in 1996 and currently has over 300 teams playing in its various divisions.
The BBDFL is affiliated to the Football Association (FA) and its teams compete in the FA Youth Cup and other national competitions. The league also runs a number of cup competitions for its teams, including the Bolton Hospital Cup and the Bury Charity Cup.
The BBDFL is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable environment for its players and volunteers. It has a strict code of conduct that all clubs and players are required to adhere to.
Season Structure
The BBDFL season runs from September to May. The league is divided into a number of divisions, based on the age of the players. The top division is the Premier Division, followed by Division One, Division Two, and so on.
Each division is made up of a number of teams, who play each other home and away. The teams at the top of each division at the end of the season are promoted to the next division, while the teams at the bottom of each division are relegated to the next division.
Cup Competitions
In addition to the league, the BBDFL also runs a number of cup competitions for its teams. These include:
- The Bolton Hospital Cup
- The Bury Charity Cup
- The BBDFL Challenge Cup
- The BBDFL Presidents Cup
- The BBDFL Junior Cup
The cup competitions are open to teams from all divisions in the BBDFL. The winners of the cup competitions qualify for the FA Youth Cup and other national competitions.
