The minutes of the very first Birmingham League executive are reproduced below

Meeting to consider formation of Cross Country League held at Albion Hotel, B'ham, Tuesday April 7, 1925.

Chairman C E Lindsay (Smethwick?)

Present R A James (Wednesbury H
M Weaver (Dudley H)
J Peace F A Peace (Harborne H)
J W Adey (Lozells H)
B Bashford C W Winspeare (Smethwick H)

Upon opening the meeting the Chairman mentioned such objects as the League would serve, and asked Mr B Bashford to put forward his proposals.

It was felt that a League comprising the six clubs invited would be a success, and although West Bromwich Harriers were not represented, it was believed that they would enter into the proposals with the same spirit as those Clubs present.

It was explained that the meeting was called for discussion only and for those present to go to their respective Commitees and report on the decisions arrived at.

The following rules were suggested:
1. The name of the League be the Cross Country league
2. The league be confined to six Clubs
3. Home and away fixtures to be arranged between members
4. First 6 from each Club to count. (First Claim members only)
5. A combined run of Clubs to be held in October each year
6.Each Club be allowed 3 delegates

It was decided that the following questions be dealt with at the next meeting

1. Headquarters
2. Subscription

N.B. The continuation of the League proceeded from this date onwards. The "Sunday Mercury" shield was acquired (see below) and the League got going..