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FA Charter Standard League of the year 2010

THE FA COMMUNITY AWARDS - FA CHARTER STANDARD LEAGUE WINNER
The BBDFL were confirmed as the North West Winners of the FA Charter Standard League Award sponsored by McDonalds in May this year.
Members of the league then received invitations to the Community Shield at Wembley on Sunday 8th August 2010, when Jake Humphries (BBC anchor for formula 1 coverage) announced to a large audience of grassroots volunteers, key individuals from the sponsors McDonalds and their guests, that the Bolton, Bury and District Football League had been selected as the National Charter Standard League of the Year 2010.
Also in attendance were many key individuals from the game of football to present the awards and assist with the days proceedings, these included, Sir Trevor Brooking, Sir Geoff Hurst, Sir Bobby Charlton, Kenny Dalglish, Ian Rush, Pat Jennings, Lee Sharpe and Scott Minto.
The Chairman Warren Barlow was then invited onto the Wembley pitch at Half time to formally receive the award in front of the crowd.
Warren accepted the trophy on behalf of all the people who are and have been involved in some way in shaping the grassroots football landscape in the Bolton, Bury and District area.We would like to thank everybody for their efforts including the FA, the County FA staff and McDonalds for recognising the work we all do.
This is a tremendous achievement and testamount to the hard work and dedication, all in the league have shown over the years.

FA TV - FUTSAL
Charter Standard Clubs in the BBDJFL
Congratulations to everybody at Ramsbottom United Juniors who have also now been awarded the prestigious FA Charter Standard.
The number of Charter Standard Clubs in this league is increasing on a monthly basis and now includes the following (Clubs are reminded that this is a league requirement, any that are not by 2010/11 season may not be accepted into the league):
FA Charter Standard Clubs - Information from Lancashire F.A. & Manchester F.A.
Community Clubs
AFC Hindley ; Beechfield United ; Bolton Lads and Girls Club ; Bromley Cross ; Deans Youth & Ladies ; Horwich St Marys JFC ; Ladybridge FC ; Leigh Genesis JFC ; Leigh RMI ; Moorside Rangers
Development Clubs
Astley Bridge ; Aspull Juniors FC ; Bolton County FC ; Bolton Wanderers Ladies ; Boothstown JFC ; Bridge FC ; Daisy Hill Junior FC ; De La Salle ; Little Lever ; Marauders FC ; Pennington ; Walshaw Sports Club ; Winstanley Warriors JFC ; Westbury Sports Club
Standard Clubs
Adlington JFC ; Astley & Tyldesley JFC : Atherton LR ; Atherton Town ; Barr Hill ; Bradshaw & Harwood JFC Brandlesholme Warriors ; Bury FC Juniors ; Bury Girls & Ladies ; Chew Moor Brook Sports Club ; Farnworth Hurricanes ; FC Sharples ; Highfield AFC ; Hindley All Saints ; Hindsford JFC ; Horwich RMI Juniors FC ; Horwich Town Juniors FC ; North Walkden ; Oxford Grove ; Radcliffe Juniors FC ; Ramsbottom United JUniors ; Real FC; Ringley Park Rangers; St Andrews JFC ; Westhoughton Juniors ; Westhoughton Rangers AFC ; Whelley Alexandra ; Whelley Atheltic JFC
The league would always recommend persons seeking a club for them or their child, to ensure they join a Charter Standard club to ensure the best possible practices and protocals are adhered to.
Posted: 06/06/10 13:33Players Wanted
Please remember to use the "Players Wanted" section on the website if you wish to advertise for players or you are a player and would like to look for a team.
There are many opportunites to get involved.
http://www.bbdjfl.org/viewPlayersWanted.php
Posted: 04/06/10 09:56New match report form
Please see the download page http://www.bbdjfl.org/downloads.php were the new league match report forms can be accessed.
There are 2 versions of this form, a WORD version which can be completed electronically and emailed to your age group secretary and a PDF version which will require completion by hand, and scanned or posted to return to your secretary.
We encourage all teams to try these new forms till the end of the season and outline any issues associated with them.
We are trying to make your job as easy as possible and cut down on the amount of envelopes and stamps we all go through in a season.
Please help us by using these for every match till the end of this season.
(Please note if you are unable to use them you may still use the match report booklet you have been issued)
Posted: 28/03/10 10:18BBDJFL receives National Recognition
Please click here to read the full story
Posted: 22/02/10 18:15Respect Barriers and Tape
Last season the league purchased 70 sets of respect barriers and tape and distributed them to member clubs.
This was a one off gesture by the committee, to ensure that the respect programme got off the ground immediately in this league.
It is a league and FA rule that respect barriers and dedicated spectator areas are in place.
Any teams that do not comply with this requirement MUST be reported to the discipline secretary for action to be taken.
Please note if you wish to purchase the official barriers and tape please visit
Prices range from £50.00 + VAT and carriage for one mini soccer pitch to £140.00 +VAT and carriage for a full size pitch. (Please note this only caters for one side of the pitch!)
If you wish to purchase the same items as distributed by the league at greatly reduced costs then we recommend you visit. (Please note one set is sufficient for 2 sides of a full size pitch)
20 x 3ft white posts £24.00
Rope can then be sought locally or bought from:
220 metres of 6mm poly rope £7.92 +VAT
Posted: 07/02/10 11:14Bolton Bury and District Junior Football League sets the standard
Bolton Bury and District Junior Football League sets the standard
The league committee are delighted to announce the first ever league to attain Charter Standard League Status in Lancashire is the BBDJFL.
Warren Barlow , Chairman of the BBDJFL said. “We are delighted to receive the FA Charter Standard League award. It is even more satisfying as we are the first ever league in Lancashire to achieve this award and extremely fulfilling considering we are also the largest, fastest growing league in the region, with more clubs, players, referees and coaches wanting to join our league year in year out.”
“All this done on the backdrop of the only league in the Country that has never issued fines, to any member of our league, as we have a strict no fines policy. We believe fining grassroots clubs serves no purpose whatsoever and in fact removes finances from clubs, many of which, are struggling to make ends meet to provide a service for the youth in the region.”
“Instead we prefer to create the right atmosphere for good behaviour, raising standards through advice and encouragement and if teams or clubs do not come up to the required standard they may be refused entry into our league in subsequent seasons. We have found that this stance has ensured that the behaviour in our league is at a good standard and as a result the enjoyment for the youngsters playing the game is increased.”
“A big thank you must go to our committee members and member clubs who have worked hard over a number of seasons to attain this high standard whilst moving forward with the growth and development programme to increase participation in this region.”
Posted: 16/12/09 00:00
Follow the league on TWITTER
If you wish to follow the league on TWITTER, you can now do so at:
We will try to keep you updated with any snippets of news and items which you may be interested in. If you have an event or interesting note you wish circulating to a wide audience why dont you send a tweet!!
All those who sign up to receive twitter can then receive league news direct to their mobiles.
Warren Barlow
Chairman
Posted: 03/12/09 09:09
Photograph Guidance
Please see the attached guidance which is provided by the Football Association
http://www.bbdjfl.org/admin/documents/CelebratingFootballThroughPhotographsandVideo2.pdf
To summarise there is NOTHING wrong with taking photographs at sporting events and in fact if you think foul play is at hand you should report it to the Police.
The only place a person can be prevented from taking photographs is on PRIVATE land were the owner has decreed that they will not allow the taking of photographs and this action is CLEARLY displayed
Posted: 27/09/09 17:53
Please check your details
Please can I ask that everyone check their contact details on the website.
We have received a number of complaints that the contact details are incorrect.
The details on the site are the ones provided by your clubs.
If they are wrong please drop me an e-mail and I will update them at wbarlow@ntlworld.com
Please include as much info as you wish to be displayed
Also we have a "were we play" section, please include the details of your pitch for this section.
We also have a club website section, please ensure you give us your website address if that is not included or is wrong.
The only way this website will be right is if you supply the information.
Please do so now!!
Posted: 19/01/09 20:50