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BCL AGM Minutes 2023

Summary of AGM June 2023 can be found here

League Rules 2023/24

As spoken about at the AGM, ensuring that all games are played in the correct spirit with Corinthian values to the fore is a priority this season. Please click here to download an updated copy of the rules which all managers and players should read and agree to adhere to. The list of red line offences as discussed…
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Club News

Whether it’s the effects of the pandemic or just the march of time, but a few clubs have been forced to fold after struggling for players. North Bristol Colts have resigned from Division 1, Parson St OB have departed Division 3, whilst longstanding members Redland Ramblers have vacated Division 5, the latter being replaced by…
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Match Reporting

Most of you will now be aware of the new “Traffic Light” system for reporting matches, replacing the old Corinthian scoring system. The purpose of the new traffic light system is to enable the committee to take strong and swift action to remove clubs who refuse to conform to Corinthian standards from the league. Any…
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60 Not Out!

Bristol Corinthians Over 60s’ Rep Side The Bristol Corinthians League has extended its’ age range recently, with the addition of an Over 60’s Rep Side which has already been filling its’ diary with matches and tournaments. The team, comprised of players within the BCL, is keen to recruit more players for up and coming fixtures…
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2021 AGM Minutes

For those not in attendance here is summary of the AGM discussion/decisions; Via Zoom, Thursday 10th June 7PM: Meeting to start. 1: Summary of last season Russ spoke about the curtailed season due to the Covid lockdowns. The membership voted by a narrow majority to suspend the leagues after the restrictions were eased again in…
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New Traffic Light Reporting system

Attendees of the AGM will know we voted in favour of changing the old Corinthian Scoring system to a new, more simple, traffic light system. Recap as follows; The expectation of teams in the league is that all games will be played with due regard for the Corinthian spirit. Unless the committee is informed otherwise,…
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2021 Fixtures Published

Welcome back all. The 2021/22 League and Cup fixtures have now been published on the website. The new website structure we adopted last year IS a real beast when it comes to creating new seasons/divisions/teams/fixtures so it IS possible there may be a few teething issues – so bear with us. We have limited spare…
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Latest Covid-19 FA Guidelines

The UK Government has confirmed that organised sports, which include Steps 3-6 of the National League System [NLS], Tiers 3-6 of the Women’s Football Pyramid [WFP] and outdoor grassroots football, can continue as an exemption toits latest planned measures in response to Covid-19. Organised football activity is currently permitted at these levels but it is…
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Covid 19 – League Zoom Meeting

The BCL has organised a Zoom meeting on Thursday 28th August 2020, from 7pm-8pm, to try to assist clubs further in preparing for the forthcoming season. The meeting will be led by Retainers FC Manager Steve Pavey, who has done a lot of direct work in this area. We urge EVERY club to ensure that…
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