Adult | ManchesterFA

There are currently 15 Adult leagues who are affiliated to Manchester FA so whether you want to participate in an Adult League or a Veterans Football League (+35yrs), regardless of age, gender or level of experience, there is a League near you.

Participation in Open age, Senior and Veterans Football throughout Greater Manchester, is easily accessible through a number of well run Adult Leagues who can cater for all levels of ability, from the Recreational Social Team right through to the Amateur Football clubs and those at Step 7.

As part of the National Leagues programme, 5 of the leagues have been awarded the FA’s Charter Standard League Status. This demonstrates that they are committed to implementing the contents of their League Development Plans into Grassroots Football which have been constructed alongside Manchester FA’s Football Development Team.

Adult Participation continues to grow in this county and a contributing factor to this is the growing number of opportunities and flexibility within leagues. There is now a clear pathway for Women & Girls to play local Football and progress through age categories within girl’s only leagues and transition into U18 and Open Age in a Womens League means the long term retention for females in the game is at a very strong level.

The work of League Committee Members often goes on behind the scenes and is a vital part of delivering Grassroots Football. Manchester FA’s recent appointment of a League Development Officer demonstrates the county FA’s commitment to League Development and provides a dedicated resource to Leagues for assist in the following areas:

Increase Participation throughout the Game
Increase the number of FA Charter Standard Clubs
Increase the number of FA Charter Standard Leagues
Increase the number of Active Referee’s
Raise the Standards of Welfare throughout Football
Increase awareness of the FA’s RESPECT Initiative
Promote the FA’s Coach Education and Volunteer Programme
Create Better Players through the FA TESCO Skills Programme
Develop and support the Governance of the Game
Support Leagues with Promotion and Marketing of the services they provide

Adult Leagues:

For more information please contact our League Development Officer Lorna Bennett lorna.bennett@manchesterfa.com or phone 0161 203 2990 option 2.