Last updated : Monday, 01 July 2024
Introduction
OCL Leagues / Leisure Leagues is an amateur football league in the United Kingdom. It was founded in 1989 and currently has over 200,000 members playing in over 10,000 teams. The league offers a variety of different leagues for different levels of ability, including 5-a-side, 6-a-side, and 7-a-side.
The league is affiliated with the English Football Association (FA) and all games are overseen by FA qualified referees. OCL Leagues / Leisure Leagues also offers a variety of other services to its members, including online registration and payment, team management tools, and a comprehensive website with news, results, and fixtures.
The league is run by a team of experienced staff who are committed to providing a high-quality service to its members. OCL Leagues / Leisure Leagues is a great way to get involved in football and have some fun with friends and colleagues.
History
OCL Leagues / Leisure Leagues was founded in 1989 by two friends, Steve Smith and Paul Jones. The league was originally called Oldham Community Leisure, but it was renamed Leisure Leagues in 2000. The league expanded rapidly in the early 2000s and now operates in over 100 locations across the UK.
In 2017, Leisure Leagues was acquired by the German company Playnation. This acquisition has allowed the league to expand its operations and offer new services to its members.
Leagues and Competitions
OCL Leagues / Leisure Leagues offers a variety of different leagues for different levels of ability. The most popular leagues are 5-a-side and 6-a-side, but the league also offers 7-a-side leagues.
The leagues are divided into divisions based on the skill level of the teams. There are also cup competitions for each league. The top teams in each division qualify for the cup competitions.
The league also offers a variety of other competitions, such as a winter league and a summer league. These competitions are open to all teams in the league.
How to Join
To join OCL Leagues / Leisure Leagues, you can either register online or contact your local leisure centre. The registration fee varies depending on the league you want to join.
Once you have registered, you can create a team or join an existing team. You will then be able to book games and track your team's progress.
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