Last updated : Monday, 01 July 2024
Potteries Mini Soccer League
The Potteries Mini Soccer League is an amateur football league for children in the Stoke-on-Trent area. It was founded in 1972 and currently has over 100 teams playing in a variety of age groups.
History
The Potteries Mini Soccer League was founded in 1972 by a group of local football enthusiasts. The league's first season saw 12 teams competing in a single division. The league has since grown to over 100 teams playing in a variety of age groups.
The league is affiliated with the Football Association (FA) and follows the FA's rules and regulations. The league also has its own disciplinary procedures.
Structure
The Potteries Mini Soccer League is divided into a number of divisions, each with its own age group. The divisions are:
- Under 7s
- Under 8s
- Under 9s
- Under 10s
- Under 11s
- Under 12s
- Under 13s
- Under 14s
- Under 15s
- Under 16s
The teams in each division play each other once during the season. The top teams in each division qualify for the playoffs, with the winners of the playoffs being crowned champions.
Funding
The Potteries Mini Soccer League is funded by a combination of membership fees, sponsorship and grants. The league also relies on the hard work of volunteers to run the league.