The BCFA was formed having witnessed the success of the West Indies Cricket team in the 1950s and their defeat of England during the decade.

The Jamaica Gleaner described the crest thus: "It show flags of the West Indies Nation and the Mother Country, along with tropical scenery, typical of Caribbean waters, palm trees, birds and sun.

"[2] On 20 January 1957, Trinidadian Football Association Chairman Ken Galt was nominated as President of the BCFA.

The Trinidad Football Association's Eric James was installed as General Secretary of the BCFA.

They played in navy blue shirts with gold trim, and white shorts.