Football Federation of Belize
Encyclopedia
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.
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
.
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.
) against minnows Montserrat
, winning 2-5 away in a match played in the Ato Boldon Stadium
in Couva
, Trinidad
. However, the return which was scheduled for 19 June was postponed by FIFA when they
suspended the FFB due to governmental interference.
Sport governing body
A sport governing body is a sports organization that has a regulatory or sanctioning function. Sport governing bodies come in various forms, and have a variety of regulatory functions. Examples of this can include disciplinary action for rule infractions and deciding on rule changes in the sport...
of football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
in Belize
Belize
Belize is a constitutional monarchy and the northernmost country in Central America. Belize has a diverse society, comprising many cultures and languages. Even though Kriol and Spanish are spoken among the population, Belize is the only country in Central America where English is the official...
. It has been a member of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA
FIFA
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
), CONCACAF
CONCACAF
The Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football is the continental governing body for association football in North America, Central America and the Caribbean...
and Union Centroamericana de Fútbol
Union Centroamericana de Fútbol
The Unión Centroamericana de Fútbol , more commonly known by the acronym UNCAF, represents the national football teams of Central America: Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama...
(UNCAF) in 1986.
Founding and Executive bodies
Founding Fathers of the FFB were Mr. Delhart Courtenay J.P, Sir George Brown (retired Chief JusticeChief Justice
The Chief Justice in many countries is the name for the presiding member of a Supreme Court in Commonwealth or other countries with an Anglo-Saxon justice system based on English common law, such as the Supreme Court of Canada, the Constitutional Court of South Africa, the Court of Final Appeal of...
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
Belize Premier Football League
The Belize Premier Football League is the premier division of football in Belize sanctioned by the Football Federation of Belize...
.
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.
Regional Affiliates and Leagues
- Belize Premier Football LeagueBelize Premier Football LeagueThe Belize Premier Football League is the premier division of football in Belize sanctioned by the Football Federation of Belize...
- Super League (interoffice/semi-pro/masters/amateurs)Super League of BelizeThe Super League of Belize is a football organization established in 2006 to manage Belizean football. It is not currently affiliated with the national federation, the Football Federation of Belize.- History :...
- 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
June 2011 suspension by FIFA
On 15 June 2011, Belize kicked-off the Road to Brazil (2014 FIFA World Cup qualification2014 FIFA World Cup qualification
The 2014 FIFA World Cup will feature 32 teams. One place was allocated to the hosts, , but no automatic place is given to the defending champions, . The remaining 31 places will be determined by a qualification process, in which entrants from among the other 207 teams from the six FIFA...
) against minnows Montserrat
Montserrat national football team
The Montserrat national football team represents the small Caribbean island of Montserrat in the CONCACAF football region. Football is the second most popular sport in Montserrat, with cricket being the most-played sport on the island. The team play at the Blakes Estate Stadium in Plymouth and the...
, winning 2-5 away in a match played in the Ato Boldon Stadium
Ato Boldon Stadium
The Ato Boldon Stadium, located in Couva, Trinidad and Tobago, is named for eight-time Olympic and World Championship medal winner and 1997 200 m World Champion, Ato Boldon. The stadium was constructed for the 2001 U-17 World Cup which was hosted by Trinidad and Tobago. It also hosted games from...
in Couva
Couva
Couva is a town in west-central Trinidad, south of Chaguanas and north of Claxton Bay and San Fernando. The Greater Couva area includes the Point Lisas Industrial Estate and the Port of Point Lisas. Couva's southern boundary is at the town of California, and to the north Couva stretches to McBean...
, Trinidad
Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago officially the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is an archipelagic state in the southern Caribbean, lying just off the coast of northeastern Venezuela and south of Grenada in the Lesser Antilles...
. However, the return which was scheduled for 19 June was postponed by FIFA when they
suspended the FFB due to governmental interference.
External links
- Belize at the FIFA website.
- Official Site Football Federation of Belize
- BPFL Champions list of past BPFL Champions.
- 2005 League 2005 League Tables.
- 2004 League 2004 League Tables.
- 2005/06 Regent Cup 2005/06 BPFL Regent Challenge Champions Cup Results.
- 2003/04 Regent Cup 2003/04 BPFL Regent Challenge Champions Cup Results.