Football Federation of Belize

National football association

Founded = 1980
FIFA affiliation = 1986
Region = CONCACAF
Region affiliation = 1986
President = Bertie Chimilio
Coach = Palmiro Salas (GUA)

The Football Federation of Belize (FFB), formerly known as the Belize National Football Association (BNFA) and founded in 1980, is the governing body of football in Belize. It has been a member of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), CONCACAF and Union Centroamericana de Fútbol (UNCAF) in 1986.

Founding and Executive bodies

Founding Fathers of the FFB were Mr. Delhart Courtenay J.P, Sir George Brown (retired Chief Justice of Belize), Mr. Hubert Bradley and Mr. Daniel Edmund. Courtenay served as the first President and retired in 1996. Other Presidents include Mr. Rafael Cal and Mr. Nick Pollard Jr.

Dr. Bertie Chimilio is the current President of the FFB and has held that position since 1997. The FFB comprises three main bodies: Executive Committee, General Council and General Meeting.

The FFB is organized into several regional affiliates and leagues, which serve as a farm system for the Belize Premier Football League (BPFL).

The BPFL is the top football league in Belize. It is sanctioned by the professional division of the FFB and its teams are eligible for international competition.
* For further information on the BPFL, see Belize Premier Football League (BPFL).

Regional Affiliates and Leagues

*Belize Premier Football League (BPFL)
**Super League (interoffice/semi-pro/masters/amateurs)
*Corozal Football Association
*Orange Walk Football Association
*Belize District Football Association
*Belmopan Football Association
*Cayo Football Association
*Stann Creek Football Association
*Toledo Football Association

External links

* [http://www.fifa.com/en/organisation/confederations/associationdetails/0,1483,BLZ,00.html?countrycode=BLZ Belize] at the FIFA website.
* [http://www.belizefootball.com Official Site] Football Federation of Belize
* [http://www.rsssf.com/tablesb/belizechamp.html BPFL Champions] list of past BPFL Champions.
* [http://www.rsssf.com/tablesb/belize05.html 2005 League] 2005 League Tables.
* [http://www.rsssf.com/tablesb/belize04a.html 2004 League] 2004 League Tables.
* [http://www.rsssf.com/tablesb/belize06.html 2005/06 Regent Cup] 2005/06 BPFL Regent Challenge Champions Cup Results.
* [http://www.rsssf.com/tablesb/belize04.html 2003/04 Regent Cup] 2003/04 BPFL Regent Challenge Champions Cup Results.