The Chelmsford Youth Football League was formed in 1978. Prior to this date there were a number of Youth Leagues running in the Chelmsford area and it was decided by the members of each League, the way forward was to amalgamate The Chelmsford Under 11 and Under 12 League; The Mini League (Under 13 & 14) and The Chelmsford Junior League (Under 15 & 16 ½) to form one Youth Competition for Chelmsford and the Mid Essex area.

Since the 1978, the League has seen many Clubs and Officers come and go; however there is one member that has remained on the Management Committee since the beginning. He is Jim Machin, President and Referees Secretary. John Hinsley, and Michael Game have retired to Non Executive officers, Life Vice Presidents.

Without these three dedicated people, the League would not be the size and success it is today and to these people along with their colleagues, we are truly grateful for their long and outstanding services to Youth Football in Essex.

Over the Years the League has introduced age groups for Under 7's through to Under 21's with most age groups having in excess of 4 Divisions. Recently the League has developed an Under 21 League to bridge the gap between 'Youth Football and (Adult) Open Age Football' which is growing strength each season.

As you can see the Chelmsford Youth Football League has quietly established itself over the years and is now considered as one of the premier and largest Leagues in the Country, comprising of a League membership of over 100 Clubs and fielding under 500 teams each week.

The League prides itself in its successful objectives, which is to organise football for the physical and moral development of young people up to the age of 21. The work put in by so many at League and Club level comes to fruition when you see so many young people playing and above all enjoying football each weekend.

M J Machin

Chairman.