British Virgin Islands Football Association

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British Virgin Islands Football Association
CONCACAF
British Virgin Islands Football Association.svg
Short nameBVIFA
Founded1974
Headquarters Tortola
FIFA affiliation1996
CONCACAF affiliation1994 (Associate member), [1] 1996 [2]
PresidentAndrew Bickerton
Website http://bvifootball.com/

The British Virgin Islands Football Association is the governing body of football in the British Virgin Islands.The Association is also responsible for the British Virgin Islands national football team.

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Association staff

NamePositionSource
Flag of the British Virgin Islands.svg Andy Bickerton President [3] [4]
Flag of the British Virgin Islands.svg Avanell Morton Vice-president [3] [4]
Flag of the British Virgin Islands.svg Aubrey Liburd 2nd Vice-president [3]
Flag of the British Virgin Islands.svg Juliana Luke General Secretary [3]
Flag of the British Virgin Islands.svg Kenrick Grant Treasurer [3]
Flag of the British Virgin Islands.svg Nicholas Messum 2nd Treasurer [3]
Flag of England.svg Dan Neville Technical Director [5]
Flag of England.svg Chris Kiwomya Team Coach (Men's) [5]
Flag of Scotland.svg James Baird Team Coach (Women's) [5]
Flag of the British Virgin Islands.svg Charles Jackson Media/Communications Manager [5]
n/aFutsal Coordinator
Flag of the British Virgin Islands.svg Eldon Williams Referee Coordinator [5]

Competitions

The BVIFA oversees the administration of British Virgin Islands's football leagues; the BVIFA National Football League, FA Women's League, FA National Youth Leagues and the FA Futsal League as well as the FA Festival Cup, FA Big Four, Super 6 and other FA Sanctioned Tournaments

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References

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  2. 13 April 1996: The Federations of Anguilla, British Virgin Islands and Monsterrat were granted full CONCACAF Membership during the 20th Ordinary Congress held in Guadalajara, Mexico "This Week in CONCACAF History: 10–16 April". CONCACAF.com (2011). Archived from the original on 21 April 2011. Retrieved 5 September 2016.
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