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Leasure Leagues

Leisure Leagues

About Leasure Leagues!

Leisure Leagues is a prominent organizer of five and six-a-side football leagues, primarily operating in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. As of April 2017, it was recognized as the largest independent network of such leagues globally, with over 3,000 leagues in the UK alone.

Here is a concise timeline highlighting key milestones in the history of Leisure Leagues:

  • 1980s

    A group of sports facility managers initiated a network of small-sided football leagues in the UK.

  • 1990

    The organization adopted the name 'Leisure Leagues' and expanded its presence, particularly in rural and provincial towns across the UK.

  • 1998

    The Leisure Leagues Allstars were formed, enabling teams to compete across the country.

  • 2007

    Leisure Leagues extended its operations to the Republic of Ireland.

  • 2012

    The organization launched its first competitions in the United States.

  • 2017

    Leisure Leagues commenced operations in Pakistan, marked by exhibition matches featuring renowned footballers such as Ronaldinho and Ryan Giggs.

  • 2020

    Leisure Leagues organized tournaments to celebrate International Women's Day and Breast Cancer Awareness Month, promoting women's football and social causes.

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Throughout its history, Leisure Leagues has been committed to supporting various charities, including Cancer Research UK, the Dogs Trust, and Blind Children UK. The organization also emphasizes environmental responsibility by striving to maintain carbon-neutral travel.

Leisure Leagues holds a license to operate national socca teams in collaboration with UK Socca and played a central role in organizing the inaugural Socca World Cup in Lisbon. The event featured 32 teams, with matches held at the Trunkwala Stadium, named in honor of Leisure Leagues Pakistan. The final, refereed by Leisure Leagues Brand Ambassador Mark Clattenburg, was won by Germany.

The organization has garnered support from various celebrities, including Alan Wiley, Alex McLeish, Stephen Kelly, Jeff Kenna, Gordon Brown, David Cameron, Usain Bolt, and Boris Johnson.

For more detailed information, you can visit their official website