Meghalaya organises 'baby league' to promote football

<p>Shillong (Meghalaya) [India], July 27 (ANI): The recognition and growth of football in the Northeastern province of Meghalaya are growing gradually, and recently the state has also introduced `Meghalaya Baby League` to encourage tiny players to play football.</p><p>Children in the age group of 4 to 13 years are participating in the league, which is a six-month-long event.</p><p>The league is organized every weekend and on other holidays, thus not affecting the children's school schedule.</p><p>The aim is to provide children with a regular exposure to competitive football over a period of six months in order to develop their game, instil confidence, and create a base of players that can be drawn on and taken to the next level in their teenage years.</p><p>A total of 12 teams are participating in 25 matches spread across all age groups from 4 years to 13 years.</p><p>The 4-5 years and 5-6 years age groups are five-a-side with a minimum of 10 players in each team.</p><p>The 8-9 years, 10-11 years and 12-13 years age groups are seven-a-side and have a minimum of 12 players per team.</p><p>Participation is open to football clubs, schools, communities, localities, organizations and individuals who are registering their own baby league clubs.</p><p>After the completion of the league, grassroots leaders certification courses will also be provided to all the coaches associated with the centres. (ANI)</p><br/><center><em><p>This story has not been edited. It has been published as provided by ANI</p></em></center>

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