History of Conference League (speedway) in Timeline

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Conference League (speedway)

The Conference League was the third tier of British speedway racing, operating below the Elite League and Premier League. It was governed by the Speedway Control Board (SCB) and British Speedway Promoters' Association (BSPA). In 2008, the league consisted of eight teams. The Conference League was discontinued and 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.

1995: League Renamed to British Academy League

In 1995, the British League Division Three was renamed the British Academy League, and many teams experienced financial problems.

1996: League Relaunched as Conference League

In 1996, the league was relaunched as the Conference League to reduce costs, becoming an entirely amateur competition.

1997: League Renamed British Amateur League

In 1997, the league expanded to thirteen teams and was renamed again to the British Amateur League. It was decided that Elite League and Premier League teams could operate second teams in the British Development League. The remaining teams reverted the competition name to the Conference League.

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.

2009: Conference League Replacement

In 2009, the Conference League was replaced with the National League.