The Diamond League is in fact two league tournaments: one indoors in the Diamonds Sports Centre and the other on the floodlit Astroturf pitch, along with a cup competition.

The tournament has been running outdoors for about  eight years and indoors for around ten. Like many football tournaments, they have had their ups and down although for the past couple of years have been very popular. The Diamonds League needs groups of players with a manager who can ensure he can raise a team each week and liase with Ken Dobbs, the organiser. Ken has been at the helm for the last two years, when the League was about to fold because the previous organiser left.

The tournaments are geared up for eight teams indoors and eight teams outdoors on a Tuesday evening (except R&DFC Home Matchdays).

Indoors, two 13-minute games are played each, whilst at the same time; the outdoor teams have one 25-minute game. All games are 5-a-side, have varying kick-off times and are controlled by experienced qualified referees.

The Diamond League is affiliated to the Northants FA and has the usual expectations of conduct. Teams can join the league £20 match fees for each night. Trophies are given to winners as well as individual mementoes for the players in the winning teams.

Now is a good time for anyone interested to speak to Ken about joining the League. He can be contacted on 01933 316200 or 07921 368756 or by leaving a message at the Diamonds Sports Centre.