History of Conference League (speedway) in Timeline

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Conference League (speedway)

The Conference League was the third-tier speedway division in the UK, sitting below the Elite and Premier Leagues. Governed by the Speedway Control Board (SCB) and the British Speedway Promoters' Association (BSPA), it consisted of eight teams in its 2008 season. The Conference League was then replaced by the National League in 2009.

1994: British League Division Three Creation

In 1994, the British League Division Three was created as a replacement for the second-half junior leagues, after British League matches were extended to eighteen heats.

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1995: League Renamed to British Academy League

In 1995, the British League Division Three was renamed the British Academy League, but many teams faced severe financial difficulties.

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1996: League Re-launched as Conference League

In 1996, to reduce costs, the league was re-launched as the Conference League and became an entirely amateur competition, proving successful with new teams joining and some tracks attracting crowds on par with the Premier League.

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1997: League Expansion and Renaming

In 1997, the league expanded to thirteen teams and was renamed the British Amateur League, exposing issues regarding rider focus and leading to the creation of the British Development League for Elite League and Premier League second teams, while the remaining teams reverted to the Conference League name.

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2008: Conference League Season

In 2008, the Conference League consisted of eight teams and was the third and lowest division of motorcycle speedway racing in the United Kingdom.

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2009: Conference League Replacement

In 2009, the Conference League was replaced with the National League, marking the end of its existence.

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