Competitions
BARLA runs many leagues, mainly based in the 'heartland' areas of the sport (Yorkshire, Lancashire and Cumbria). The top division under their control is the National Conference League, with regional leagues including the North West Counties, Yorkshire, Cumberland, Pennine Hull & District and Barrow & District leagues.
Its top knock-out competition is the BARLA National Cup and there are county cups for Yorkshire, Lancashire and Cumbria.
There is a InterTown Series played over the summer between sides representing different districts.
It also runs youth leagues such as the Gilette National Youth League as well as the Yorkshire Combination Youth League and Hull Youth and Junior. There are county cups at age group level, known as the Yorkshire Youth Cup, Lancashire Youth Cup and the Cumbria Youth Cup.
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