Leisure Leagues' new small-sides soccer competition

Leisure Leagues' general manager Chris Rowntree commented: "We run leagues right across the country and although most of the teams come from local amateur clubs, the majority of our teams are simply made up of work colleagues, pub teams, or groups of friends.

"This means that the standard can be very varied but we will be providing different divisions for different standards so everybody is given the opportunity to play a competitive game of football once a week with the chance of winning prizes.

"Matches will be played on Sunday each week between 6pm and 8pm, and both the winners and runners up will receive gold or silver trophies for each individual player, with the bottom team in the division receiving a silver-plated wooden spoon . . .

"In addition to this, there will be awards for Player of The Season as well as a Magnum of Champagne for the winning team.

"There has been a lot of interest already for the new league and I would urge any teams that are thinking about entering to do so as soon as possible as places will be very limited."

Rowntree continued: "We already run successful leagues throughout the UK and are certain that the league in Worthing will be just as popular as the others that are already running."

As well as the free entry and kit, all matches are refereed by a UKIFF qualified official and all equipment will be provided.

Rowntree added: "We take care of everything. All people need to do is turn up and pay the match fee."

The only cost for teams is the match fee per team per week. However, Leisure Leagues is committed to investing all its profits into charities and environmentally sustainable projects - a fact of which chief executive David Leone is proud.

Leone admitted: "Groups of mates enjoying a fun, competitive game with us has been what we are about since 1978.

"We are proud of our role within the community. It is very important that local people enjoy the games with us. We see it as key that we give something back to the areas where our leagues take place."

In addition to the competition in Worthing, Leisure Leagues are also launching leagues in Eastbourne and Maidenbower, near Crawley.

Anyone who wants more information on any other leagues '“ can call 0845 230 2340 or register online at www.leisureleagues.net

UKIFF '“ an organisation Leisure Leagues is affiliated to '“ are looking for Referees in the area and anyone interested should call 0870 112 2322 or visit www.ukiff.com for more information.