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This document contains the Standard Code of Rules
developed by the Football Association for Youth Competitions
Walsall Junior Youth Football League
A Charter Standard League
(Incorporating The Walsall Minor Football
League)
Season 2011 – 2012
These rules apply to Mini Soccer, read
in conjunction
with the Football Association Mini Soccer Handbook
Walsall Junior Youth Football League
Founded 1949
62nd Season
www.wjyl.co.uk
2011-2012 Management Committee
President: K. R. Whalley
Walsall Football Club, Bescot Stadium, Walsall, WS1 4SA.
Life Members
R. N. Crutchley, D Lewis, D Bathurst, H Brisbourne, J Schwartz
Vice Presidents:
J. Hodgson, A. T. Wellings, W. Green, K. Towe, D. R. Hughes, Mrs
I Eccleston
Mrs A Hogan, Mrs R. Gutteridge, Mrs D. Towe, B. Adshead, L. Green.
D.Haywood.
Chairman: Howard Fullelove
166 Watling Street Brownhills Walsall WS8 7LU
Vice Chairman: Brian Clark
8 Scarborough Close, Alumwell, Walsall, WS2 9TW. Tel: 01922 441459
League Secretary: David Vale
24 Deakin Ave, Brownhills, WS8 7QA. Tel: 01543 372414
Assistant Secretary: Paul Haywood
6 Buxton Rd, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 3QN. Tel: 07805 399458
Treasurer: Clyde Redfern
26 Highfield Way, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 8XF. Tel: 01922 452691
Disciplinary: Alberta Wood
17 Comberford Drive, Wednesbury, WS10 0UA. Tel / Fax: 0121 505
6582
Child Welfare Officer: Janet Flynn
96 Elston Hall Lane, Bushbury, Wolverhampton WV19 9HD
Records / Transfers / U14 Registrations: Howard Fullelove
166 Watling St, Brownhills, Walsall, WS8 7LU. Telephone: 01543
372520 Fax: 01543 453284
Referees Secretary: Julie Anstey
10 Coppice Close, Cheslyn Hay, WS6 7EZ. Tel / Fax: 01922 411973
Assistant Referees Secretary: Lynn Redfern
26 Highfield Way, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 8XF. Tel: 01922 452691
Referees Representative: Neil Hancox
53 Shire Ridge Walsall Wood, Walsall ,WS9 9RA
Under 16’s Secretary: Brian Coles
81 Stanley Road, West Bromwich, B71 3JG. Tel: 0121 588 6110
Fixtures U/11 – U/16: David Anstey
10 Coppice Close, Cheslyn Hay, WS6 7EZ. Tel / Fax: 01922 411973
Fixtures 9 v 9 Ross Harvey
2 Princess Close Burntwood Ws7 1BP
Registrations Secretary – Registrations 9 v 9 :
David Fenton
Davanoaks 51 Chester Road, Shire Oak, Brownhills, WS8 6DP. Tel:
01543 373794
Mini Soccer Fixtures/Co-ordinator: Paul Chamberlain
21 Fairburn Cres, Pelsall, WS3 4PU. Tel: 01922 685742 Fax: 01922
445780
Mini Soccer Registrations: John Coleman
104 St Pauls Crescent, Pelsall, Walsall, WS3 4ET. Tel: 01922 440685
Cup Co-ordinator: Lynn Redfern
26 Highfield Way, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 8XF. Tel: 01922 452691
Registrations U16 Brian Clark
8 Scarborough Close, Alumwell, Walsall, WS2 9TW. Tel: 01922 441459
League Officer Registrations U/13 Lewis Bland
14 Blake Close Hednesford WS11 5UB 07815 936439
League Officer / Registrations U/15: Darren Cowley
88 Reedswood Lane Walsall WS2 8QP 07779 3300460
League Officers:
Kevin Morris 8 Bentley Lane, Birchills, Walsall,
WS2 8ST. Tel: 01922 440695
John Lowe 16 Wheatlands Close Heath Hayes Cannock
WS12 3XL
Robert Flynn 96 Elston Hall Lane, Bushbury, Wolverhampton
WV19 9HD
Hayley Farren 46 Dyson Close Bentley Walsall
WS2 0LQ
Holders of Principal Official Positions
(Since first available records)
President
1956 – 1970 Mrs Doris Towe
1970 – 1979 Steve Richards
1979 – 1999 Roger Crutchley
1999 – 1999 Stan Eccleston
2000 - Roy Whalley
Chairman
1967 – 1970 Jack Loftus
1970 – 1972 Nigel Rainer
1972 – 1979 Roger Crutchley
1979 – 1993 David Hughes
1993 – 1994 John Schwartz
1994 – 1995 Bill Jones
1995 -- 2008 John Schwartz
2008-- Howard Fullelove
Secretary
1959 – 1967 Jack Loftus
1967 – 1972 Roger Crutchley
1972 – 1975 Tony Wellings
1975 – 1979 David Hughes
1979 – 1999 Stan Eccleston
1999 – 2000 John Giles
2000 – 2001 Irene Butler
2001 – 2002 John Schwartz
2002 - 2008 Dave Haywood
2008 - David Vale
Long service awards (15 years).
John Schwartz
Brian Clark
Howard Fullelove
Judy White
Long service awards (15 years), Made to
members who have
Since deceased or resigned.
Stan Eccleston
Charlie Rushton
Kevin Hogan
David Hughes
Peter Edwards
Dave Haywood
Long Service awards (30 years)
Roger Crutchley
NOMENCLATURE AND CONSTITUTION
1. (A) This Competition shall be designated the WALSALL
JUNIOR YOUTH Charter Standard FOOTBALL LEAGUE (incorporating
The Walsall Minor Football League and known as the Walsall Junior
Youth League.
The Walsall Junior Youth Football League is a registered ‘Chartered
Standard- Respect’ League, please see attachment for guidance’
Clubs who shall be Full Member Clubs and shall not consist of
more than 150.
All such Member Clubs must be affiliated to an affiliated County
Football Association and their names and particulars shall be
returned annually by the appointed date on the Form “D”
to the Staffordshire County Football Association. The area covered
by the Competition Membership shall be Walsall and surrounding
areas.
This Competition shall apply annually for sanction to the Staffordshire
Football association
Football Association and the constituent teams of Member Clubs
may be grouped in divisions, each not exceeding fourteen in number.
Member Clubs shall not enter any of their teams playing in the
Competition in any other Competitions (with the exception of F.A.
and County F.A. Competitions) except with the written consent
of the Management Committee of the Competition.
This Competition and its Clubs shall support the FA’s Respect
programme. As such it recognises that everyone in football has
a collective responsibility to create a fair, safe and enjoyable
environment in which the game can take place. A Respect League
values the courtesy and fairness by opposing players, club officials
and spectators. The League and its Clubs will seek to play fixtures
in a fair, competitive but not antagonistic environment.
The competition will provide 11-a-side football for players
who have attained the age of 10 as at midnight 31st August in
a playing season and Mini-Soccer for players who have attained
the age of 6 years but not the age of 10 years as at midnight
on 31st August in a playing season.
9v9 may be provided for players who have attained the age of 10
as at midnight on 31st August.
(B) At the Annual General Meeting or a Special General Meeting
called for the purpose, a majority of the delegates present shall
have power to decide or adjust the compilation of the divisions
at their discretion. When necessary this Rule shall take precedence
over Rule 12.
ENTRY FEE, SUBSCRIPTION, DEPOSIT
2. (A) Applications by Clubs for admission to this Competition
on the official application forms or the entry of an additional
team(s) must be made in writing to the Assistant Secretary and
must be accompanied by an Entry Fee of (see appendix 1) per team
which shall be returned in the event of non-election. Applications
after the AGM must be accompanied with an additional fee of £10.00.
Per team. Applications will not be accepted after the 14th August
unless it is to the benefit of the competition then at the discretion
of the Management Committee.
At the discretion of a majority of the accredited voting members
present applications, of which due notice has been given, may
be received at the Annual General Meeting or a Special General
Meeting. The Entry Fee shall apply.
The Management Committee has the power to vet the application
of clubs who may be deemed discreditable to the Competition.
When Rule 12(B) is applied and a team seeks a transfer or is compulsorily
transferred to another division no Entry Fee shall be payable.
(B) The Annual Subscription shall be (see Appendix 2) per Team
playing 11-a-side football and (see Appendix 1)per Team playing
Mini-Soccer payable on or before the 31st July in each year. Mini
Soccer Match Day Fees (see Appendix (2)
(C) Each Club shall, within 7 days of election, pay a Deposit
of (see Appendix 2) which shall be returnable to Clubs on leaving
the Competition provided they have fulfilled their fixtures and
complied with all orders of the Management Committee.
(D) A Club shall not participate in this Competition until the
Entry Fee, Annual Subscription and Deposit have been paid.
Note: If elected the entry fee becomes the deposit.
(E) Clubs must advise annually to the Secretary in writing by
31st July of its County Football Association affiliation number
for the forthcoming Season, failing which they shall be fined
(see Appendix 1) Clubs must advise the Secretary in writing, or
on the prescribed form, of details of its Headquarters, Officers
and any other information required by the Competition. failing
which they shall be fined (see Appendix 1)
OFFICERS
3. The Officers of the Competition shall be the President, Vice-Presidents,
Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary, Assistant Secretary,
Registration Secretary, Referees Secretary, Fixture Secretary,
Mini Soccer Secretary Welfare Officer, Disciplinary Secretary,
and Registration Secretaries to be elected annually at the Annual
General Meeting. (N.B. Auditors are not Officers).
MANAGEMENT, NOMINATION, ELECTION
4. (A) The Competition shall be governed in accordance with the
Rules and Regulations of The Football Association by a Management
Committee comprised of the Officers and up to 10 members who shall
be elected at the Annual General Meeting. All Participants shall
abide by The Football Association Regulations for Safeguarding
Children as determined by The Association from time to time.
(B) Retiring Officers shall be eligible to become candidates for
re-election without nomination. All other candidates for election
as Officers or Members of the Management Committee shall be nominated
to the Secretary in writing, signed by the Secretaries of two
Member Clubs, not later than 30th April in each year. Names of
the candidates for election shall be circulated with the notice
of the Annual General Meeting. In the event of there being no
nomination in accordance with the foregoing for any office, nominations
may be received at the Annual General Meeting
(C) The Management Committee shall meet at least quarterly.
On receiving a requisition signed by two-thirds of the Members
of the Management Committee the Secretary shall convene a meeting
of the Committee.
(D) Except where otherwise mentioned all communications shall
be addressed to the Secretary who shall conduct the correspondence
of the Competition and keep a record of its proceedings.
(E) All communications received from Clubs must be conducted
through their nominated Officers.
POWERS OF MANAGEMENT
5. (A) The Management Committee appoint sub-committees and delegate
such of their powers as they deem necessary. The decisions of
all sub- committees shall be reported to the Management Committee.
The Management Committee shall have power to deal only with matters
within the Competition and not for any matters of misconduct that
are under the jurisdiction of the Football association or affiliated
Association.
(B) Subject to the permission of the Staffordshire County Football
Association having been obtained the Management Committee may
order a match or matches to be played each season, the proceeds
to be devoted to the funds of the Competition and, if necessary,
may call upon each Club (including any Club which may have withdrawn
during the season) to contribute equally such sums as may be necessary
to meet any deficiency at the end of the season. (See Rule 6(e))
(C) Each Member of the Management Committee shall have the right
to attend and vote at all Management Committee Meetings and have
one vote thereat, but no Member shall be allowed to vote on any
matters directly appertaining to such Member or to the Club so
represented.or where there may be a conflict of interest (This
shall apply to the procedure of any sub-committee).
In the event of the voting being equal on any matter, the Chairman
shall have a second or casting vote.
(D) The Management Committee shall have powers to apply, act
upon and enforce the Rules of the Competition and shall also have
jurisdiction over all matters affecting the Competition, including
any not provided for in the Rules.
With the exception of Rules 5(i), 6(h), 10(a), 11 and 19 for any
breaches of Rule a formal written charge must be issued. The respondent
shall be given seven days from the date of notice to reply to
the charge and given the opportunity to:-
(i) Accept or deny the charge
(ii) Submit in writing a case of mitigation, or (iii) Put their
case before the Management Committee.
All breaches of the Laws of the Game, Rules and Regulations
of The Football Association shall be dealt with in accordance
with F.A. Rules by the appropriate Association.
With the exception of Clubs playing at Step 7 of the Football
Pyramid and the FA Women’s Premier League, the maximum fine
permitted for any breach of a Competition rule is £250 and,
when setting any fine, the Competition must ensure that the penalty
is proportional to the offence, taking into account any mitigating
circumstances.
(E) All decisions of the Management Committee shall be binding
subject to the right of appeal in accordance with Rule 16.
Decisions of the Management Committee must be notified in writing
to those concerned within 14 days.
(F) ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬Five
Members of the Management Committee shall constitute a quorum
for the transaction of business of the Management Committee and
Three Members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of
business by any sub-committee of the Competition.
(G) The Management Committee, as it may deem necessary, shall
have power to fill in an acting capacity, any vacancies that may
occur amongst their number.
(H) A Club having failed to comply with an order or instruction
of the Management Committee, or failing to satisfactorily attend
to the business and/or the correspondence of the Competition shall
be liable to be fined (see Appendix 1) or otherwise penalised
at the discretion of the Management Committee.
(I) All fines and charges shall be paid within 14 days of the
date of posting of the written notification.
Any Club failing to do so will be fined a maximum of £50.
Further failure to pay the fine including the additional sum within
14 days will result in fixtures being withdrawn until such time
as the outstanding payments are settled
(J) A member of the Management Committee appointed by the Competition
to attend a meeting or match may have any expenses incurred refunded
by the Competition.
(K) The Management Committee shall have the power to fill any
vacancy that may occur in the membership of the Competition between
the Annual General or Special General Meeting called to decide
the constitution and the commencement of the Competition season.
(L) No participant under the age of 18 can be fined.
(M) Leagues who organise Mini-Soccer for teams playing U7 and
U8 football may not with the exception of Rules 6, 10a,11d, 14,
and19 fine clubs for breaches of League Rules.
(N) The business of the Competition as determined by the Management
Committee may be transacted by electronic mail or facsimile.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
6. (A) The Annual General Meeting shall be held not later than
30th June
In each year. At this meeting the following business shall be
transacted provided that at least 50 Members are present and entitled
to vote:-
(i) To receive and confirm the Minutes of the preceding Annual
General Meeting.
(ii) To consider any business arising there from.
(iii) To receive and adopt the Annual Report, Balance Sheet and
Statement of
Accounts.
(iv) Election of Clubs to fill vacancies (as recommended by the
Management
Committee).
(v) Constitution of the Competition for ensuing season.
(vi) Election of Officers and Management Committee.
(vii) Appointment of Verifiers.
(viii) Alteration of Rules, if any (of which notice has been given)..
(ix) Fix the date for the commencement of the season and kick
off times applicable to the Competitions
(x) Other business of which due notice shall have been given and
accepted as being relevant to an Annual General Meeting.
Note: All fines and administration charges MUST be paid before
the AGM. Failure to comply will debar clubs from Membership of
this competition unless fines are paid.
.
(B) A copy of the duly verified Balance Sheet, Statement of Accounts
and Agenda shall be forwarded to each Club at least fourteen days
prior to the meeting, and to the Staffordshire County Football
Association.
(C) A signed copy of the duly verified Balance Sheet and Statement
of Accounts shall be sent to the Staffordshire County Football
Association within fourteen days of its adoption by the Annual
General Meeting.
(D) Each Member Club shall be empowered to send two delegates
to an Annual General Meeting. Each Club shall be entitled to one
vote only. Not less than 14 days’ notice shall be given
of any Meeting.
(E) Clubs who have withdrawn their Membership of the Competition
during the season being concluded or who are not continuing Membership
shall be entitled to attend but shall vote only on matters relating
to the season being concluded. This provision will not apply to
Clubs expelled in accordance with Rule 17.
(F) All voting shall be conducted by a show of voting cards unless
a ballot is demanded by at least one third of the delegates qualified
to vote or the Chairman so decides.
(G) No individual shall be entitled to vote on behalf of more
than one Member Club
(H) Any continuing Member Club failing to be represented at the
Annual General Meeting without satisfactory reason being given
shall be fined see (Appendix 1)
(I) Officers and Management Committee members shall be entitled
to attend and vote at an Annual General Meeting.
AGREEMENT TO BE SIGNED
7. The Chairman and the Secretary of each Club shall complete
and sign the following agreement which shall be deposited with
the Competition together with the Application for Membership for
the coming season, or upon indicating that the Club intends to
compete.
“We, ______________________________ of ____________________________
(Chairman)
and ______________________________ of ____________________________
(Secretary)
representing _____________________________________ Football Club
have been provided with a copy of the Rules and Regulations of
the WALSALL JUNIOR YOUTH CHARTER STANDARD FOOTBALL LEAGUE incorporating
the (Walsall Minor Football League) and do hereby agree for and
on behalf of the said Club, if elected or accepted into Membership,
to conform to those Rules and Regulations and to accept, abide
by and implement the decisions of the Management Committee of
the Competition, subject to the right of appeal in accordance
with Rule 16."
Any alteration of the Chairman and /or Secretary on the above
Agreement must be notified to the relevant County Football Association(s)
to which the Club is affiliated and to the Secretary of the Competition.
(Note: The spaces above are intended for the inclusion of the
signatures and addresses of officers and members).
QUALIFICATION OF PLAYERS
8. (A) (i)Contract players, as defined in Football Association
Rules, are not permitted in this Competition.
It is the responsibility of each Club to ensure that any Player
signing a registration form for that Club has, where necessary,
the required International Transfer Certificate. Clearance is
required for any Player aged 12 and over crossing borders including
Wales, Scotland and Ireland.
(ii)No player registered with a F.A. Premier League or Football
League Academy will be permitted to play in this competition.
A Player registered with a Centre of Excellence may only play
in this Competition subject to the Regulations of the Programme
for Excellence.
(B) A registered youth playing member of a Club is one who,
being in all other respects eligible, has:-
(i) Signed a fully and correctly completed Competition registration
form in ink,
Countersigned by his /her parent or guardian and by an Officer
of the Club, and who has been registered with the (Age Group Registrations)
Secretary by 6.pm on the Friday prior to playing and whose completed
registration document has been received by the Club prior to playing.
The registration document must incorporate any known serious medical
conditions of the player and emergency contact details of the
player’s parents or guardians. These details must be available
at matches the player attends within the management of the Competition.
(ii) The registration document must incorporate a current passport-size
photograph of the player seeking registration. The Club Official
signing the Registration Document must have obtained proof of
date of birth prior to signing the form. (See Appendix 6) reference
proof of identification). Registration nights will be held all
teams should attend and bring with them their Registrations. (Date
and venue will be announced at the AGM)
A player may be de-registered, provided the registration Document
is returned to the Registration Secretary .No fee is payable.
However, if a player re-registers for a team within this league
during the same season, then a re-registration fee will apply.(see
Appendix 2) To be paid at the time of registration.
A minimum of 11 players 11 v 11 and 9 players 9 v 9 per team
must be registered on or before the appointed Registration Night.
Teams not having the required minimum number and will not be entered
in the first half cup games
Only New Players to the League will need to bring prove of age
. (iii) While serving in any branch of Her Majesty’s Regular
Forces, a player must first obtain the consent of his/her Commanding
Officer before signing a registration form to play for a Club.
Mini-Soccer
No team shall have more than 14 Registered Players at any one
time. Teams wishing to register any additional players must first
de-register the requisite number of registered players before
any additional registrations can be sanctioned. (see Appendix1)
Each Team will be allocated the appropriate number of Registration
Forms per season
A minimum of 7 players per team must be registered on or before
the appointed Registration Night. Teams not having the required
minimum number and will not be entered in the first half cup games.
Mini-Soccer players must play with or against players from their
own age group.
To play in a KO Cup game or a game where points are awarded,
or results collected, a player must have achieved the age of 8
on or before 31st August
.
The qualification dates for the competition shall be as follows:
To play in a KO Cup game or a game where points are awarded,
or results published, a player must have achieved the age of 8
on or before 31st August.
Under 7 – the player must have attained the age of 6 as
at midnight on 31st August in the playing season but must be under
the age of 7 as at midnight on 31st August in the playing season.
Under 8 – the player must be under the age of 8 as at midnight
on 31st August in the playing season.
Under 9 – the player must be under the age of 9 as at midnight
on 31st August in the playing season.
Under 10 – the player must be under the age of 10 as at
midnight on 31st August in the playing season.
9v9 may be provided for players who have attained the age of 10
at midnight on 31st August.
In accordance with the foregoing qualifications a player in
the above age ranges must not play in a match where any other
player is older or younger by 2 years or more.
Youth Football
Under 11 – the player must have attained the age of 10
but must be under the age of 11 by midnight 31st August in the
playing season.
Under 12 – the player must be under the age of 12 as at
midnight on 31st August in the playing season.
Under 13 – the player must be under the age of 13 as at
midnight on 31st August in the playing season.
Under 14 – the player must be under the age of 14 as at
midnight on 31st August in the playing season.
Under 15 – the player must be under the age of 15 as at
midnight on 31st August in the playing season.
Under 16 – the player must be under the age of 16 as at
midnight on 31st August in the playing season.
Under 17 – the player must be under the age of 17 as at
midnight on 31st August in the playing season.
Under 18 – the player must be under the age of 18 as at
midnight on 31st August in the playing season.
In accordance with the foregoing qualifications a player under
the age of 15 as at midnight on 31st August in the playing season
must not play in a match where any other player is older or younger
by 2 years or more.
(The above qualification dates are subject to the provisions contained
in FA Rule C.4 (a) (v)).
and (vi)
(C) Not applicable.
(D) A player having taken part in matches for any Club affiliated
to any County Football Association shall not be allowed to join,
be transferred to, or sign for a Club in the Competition without
first proving to the officials of the intended Club that the player
has discharged all reasonable financial liabilities to the previous
Club or Clubs, and a Club official may not accept such player's
signature without first ascertaining whether such claims have
been discharged to the satisfaction of the Club, or Clubs, for
which the player last played.
(E) A fee (see Appendix 2) shall be paid for each player registered.
An additional fee (see Appendix 2) will be charged for any player
wishing to Re-Register as a player and sign for a club after his
registration has been cancelled during the current season.
Registration forms shall be obtained from the Age Group Registrations
Secretary on prepayment of (See Appendix 2) per form. Each team
will be allocated 18 registration forms per season 11 a-side,
16 registrations for 9 v 9 and 14 registrations for Mini-Soccer.
(F) The Management Committee shall decide all registration disputes.
In the event of a player signing a registration form or having
a registration submitted for more than one Club priority of registration
shall decide for which Club the player shall be registered. The
Registrations Secretary shall notify the Club last applying to
register the player of the fact of the previous registration.
(G) It shall be deemed misconduct for a player to:-
(i) Play for more than one Club in the Competition in the same
season without first being transferred.
(ii) Having signed for one Club in the Competition, sign for
another Club in the Competition in that season except for the
purpose of a transfer.
(iii) Submit a signed registration form for registration that
the player had wilfully neglected to accurately or fully complete.
(H) (i) The Management Committee shall have power to accept
the registration of any player.
(ii) The Management Committee shall have power to refuse, cancel
or suspend the registration of any player who has been charged
and found guilty of registration irregularities. (Subject to Rule
16).
(iii) The Management Committee shall have power to make application
to refuse or cancel the registration of any player charged and
found guilty of undesirable conduct (subject to Rule 16). Subject
to the right of appeal to the FA or the relevent County Football
Association
Undesirable conduct shall mean an incident of repeated conduct,
which may deter a participant from being involved in this Competition.
Application should be made to the parent County or Club the player
is registered with.
(Note: Action under Clause (iii) shall not be taken against a
player for misconduct until the matter has been dealt with by
the appropriate Association, and then only in cases of the player
bringing the Competition into disrepute. And will in any case
be subject to an appeal to the Football Association) For the purpose
of this Rule, bringing the competition into disrepute can only
be considered where the player has received in excess of 112 days’
suspension, or 10 matches in match based discipline, in a period
of two years or less from the date of the first offence.
(I) Subject to The Football Association Rules dealing with players
without a written contract when a player desires a transfer, the
Club the player wishes to transfer to shall submit a transfer
form to the Transfer Secretary accompanied by a fee of see (Appendix
2) Such transfer shall be referred by the Transfer Secretary to
the Club for which the player is registered. Should this Club
object to the transfer it should state its objections in writing
to the Transfer Secretary and to the player concerned within seven
days of receipt of the transfer form. Upon receipt of the Club's
consent, or upon its failure to give written objection within
seven days, the Transfer Secretary may, on behalf of the Management
Committee, transfer the player who shall be deemed eligible to
play for the new Club from such date or 7 days after receipt of
such transfer.
In the event of an objection to a transfer the matter shall
be referred to the Management Committee for a decision.
(J) A player may not be registered for a Club nor transferred
to another Club in the Competition after 1st March except by special
permission of the Management Committee.
(K) A Club shall keep a list of the players it registers and
a record of the games in which they have played, and shall produce
such records upon demand by the Management Committee.
A club failing to comply will be liable to a fine see (Appendix
1)
In the event a Club has more than one team in an age group,
each team must be clearly identifiable but not designated ‘A’
or ‘B’ or 1st or 2nd. In such cases, players will
be registered for one team only. A player so registered will be
allowed to play for his Club in a younger or older age group within
the provisions of Rule 8 (B).
(L) A register containing the names of all players registered
for each Club, with the date of registration, shall be kept by
the (Registrations) Secretary and shall be open to the inspection
of any duly appointed Member Club representative at all Management
Committee meetings or at other times mutually arranged. On match
day the Registration Forms of all registered players must be produced
and exchanged (before kick off) with the opposing Club Official
and on request by a Competition Management Official. Each team
should be identified by their photos. Any failure to comply with
the rule shall be dealt with as the Management Committee see fit.
Failure to do so will incur a fine see (Appendix 1). Teams may
also be dealt with under League Rules and be liable to a fine
being imposed.
Registrations are valid for one Season only.
(M) A player shall not be eligible to play for a team in any
special championship, promotion or relegation deciding match (as
specified in Rule 12(A)) unless the player has played 6 games
for that team in this Competition in the current season.
(N) N/A
(O) (i) Any team playing an unregistered or otherwise ineligible
player or players shall have the points gained in the match deducted
from its total and may be fined and/or otherwise dealt with at
the discretion of the Management Committee. (see appendix 1)
(ii) In addition the team may have 3 points deducted from its
total at the discretion of the Management Committee and may be
dealt with in any further manner which is thought to be fit.
(iii) The Management Committee may, at its discretion, award the
points available in the match in question to the opponents, subject
to the match not being ordered to be replayed.
(The following Clause applies to Competitions involving players
in full-time secondary education):-
(P) (i) Priority must be given at all times to school and school
organisations activities.
(ii)The availability of children must be cleared with the Head
Teachers (except for Sunday Competitions).
(iii) Children Under 15 shall not play in a team involving players
who are more than 2 years older.
A player who participates in any organised football match on the
same day prior to a match in this competition will be ineligible
to play in that match and will be dealt with as an ineligible
player.
CLUB COLOURS. CLUB NAME
9. (A) Every Club must register the colour of its shirts and
shorts with the Secretary by 31st July who shall decide as to
their suitability.
Goalkeepers must wear colours which distinguish them from other
players and the referee.
No player, including the goalkeeper, shall be permitted to wear
black or very dark shirts.
Any team not being able to play in its normal colours as registered
with the Competition shall notify the colours in which they will
play to its opponents at least Five days before the match. (see
Appendix 1)
If, in the opinion of the referee, two Clubs have the same or
similar colours, the home team shall make the change. Any team
not having a change of colours or delaying the kick-off by not
having a change shall be fined (see Appendix 1)
The Secretary of the Competition may request shirts to be submitted
if complaints are received as to lack of distinguishing colours,
and the Management Committee may refuse to permit any shirts or
shorts as they think fit. Shirts must be numbered. (see Appendix
1)
(B) Any Club wishing to change its name and/or colours must
obtain permission from its affiliated County Football Association
and from the Management Committee.
PLAYING SEASON. CONDITIONS OF PLAY
TIMES OF KICK-OFF. POSTPONEMENTS. SUBSTITUTES
10. (A) The Annual General Meeting shall determine the date for
the commencement of the season and in accordance with Football
Association Rules
Original fixtures arranged by the Fixtures Secretary, or at a
meeting specially convened for that purpose, to be held no later
than 1st May must not be arranged for a date later than seven
days preceding the concluding date determined by the Annual General
Meeting.
Any Club failing to be represented at a fixture/club meeting
or otherwise infringing this Rule shall be liable for a fine of
(see Appendix 2)
(B) All matches shall be played in accordance with the Laws
of the Game as determined by the International Football Association
Board or, for Mini-Soccer, the Laws of Mini-Soccer as set down
by The Football Association.
Clubs must take all reasonable precautions to keep their grounds
in a playable condition. All matches shall be played on pitches
deemed suitable by the Management Committee. If through any fault
of the home team a match has to be replayed, the Management Committee
shall have power to order the venue to be changed.
The Management Committee shall have power to decide whether
a pitch and/or facilities are suitable for matches in the ompetition
and to order the Club concerned to play its fixtures on another
ground.
All matches shall have a duration as set out below unless a
shorter time is mutually arranged by the two Clubs in consultation
with the referee prior to the commencement of the match, and in
any event shall be of equal halves.
For Mini-Soccer – The maximum duration
of play shall be two halves of 20 minutes each way. The maximum
playing time in any one day for under 7 and under 8 age groups
is 40 minutes and for under 9 and under 10 age groups is 60 minutes.
The half time interval must not exceed 5 minutes
For Youth football – The duration of
play shall be as follows unless it is mutually agreed by all parties
to reduce the time. For under 11 and under 12, 30 minutes each
half; for under 13, 14, 35 minutes each half and under 15 and
under 16, 40 minutes each half; under 17 and under 18, 45 minutes
each half.
The minimum time for any game will not be less than 20 minutes
each half for players in the under 14 age group and below and
25 minutes each half for all other age groups.
No player under the age of 17 as at midnight on 31st August
in any season shall be permitted to play more than one game or,
in the event the competition allows the playing of a double-header,
i.e.: two separate matches, 100 minutes per day in this Competition.
The times of kick-off shall be fixed by the A.G.M. (See Appendix
3) Any Club failing to commence at the appointed time shall be
fined a sum not exceeding (see Appendix 1) or be otherwise dealt
with as the Management Committee may determine.
Referees must order matches to commence at the appointed time
and must report all late starts to the Competition.
Note: In the event of a team(s) not being ready by the appointed
time, 20 minutes shall be allowed, after which time the referee
and opponents can then leave the ground.
The home team must provide at least two footballs fit for play
and the referee shall make a report to the Competition if the
footballs are unsuitable. The size of football to be used: For
Mini-Soccer, size 3 for players in the under 7 and 8 age categories;
size 4 for under 9's and 10s. For youth football – size
4 for those playing under 11, 12, 13 and 14 age groups; size 5
for all other age groups. Ground marking must be maintained. (see
Appendix 1) The home team must provide goal nets and corner posts/flags,
and Designated Spectators’ Areas (Respect Barriers.) Failure
to comply may result in a fine (see Appendix 1).
(C) Except by permission of the Management Committee all matches
must be played on the dates originally fixed but priority shall
be given to The Football Association and all relevant County Association
Cup Competitions. All other matches must be considered secondary.
Clubs may mutually agree to bring forward a match with the consent
of the Fixtures Secretary.
In the case of a revised fixture date, the Clubs must be given
by the Competition 5 clear days notice of the match (unless otherwise
mutually agreed).As required during the season, the Management
Committee/Fixture Secretary reserves the right to schedule fixtures
on days and times which may differ from normal competition day
and times. Any such fixture will be covered by League and Cup
rules.
Open dates
Youth Teams are reminded that they are entitled to apply for up
to 3 open dates per season provided that the required notice is
given to the Fixture Secretary a minimum of 7 days prior to the
Fixture Meeting preceding the required open date.
Mini-Soccer are entitled to 1 open day (2 games) per season provided
that the required notice is given to the Mini- Soccer Co-coordinator
a minimum of 7 days prior to the Fixture Meeting preceding the
required open date.
(D) The Secretary of the home Club must give notice in writing
of full particulars of the location of, and access to, the ground
and time of kick-off to the appointed match officials and the
Secretary of the opposing Club at least 5 clear days prior to
the playing of the match
Any Club failing to comply with this Rule shall be liable to a
fine of (see Appendix 1)
(E) Youth Football
In the event of a Club playing in any match with less than 11
players they may be fined (see Appendix 1) for each missing player.
A minimum of 7 players will constitute a team for a 11 v 11 and
6 players will constitute a team for 9 v 9 Competition match.
Mini-Soccer
In the event of a Club playing in any match with less than 7 players
(7s, 8’s, 9’s & 10’s) they may be fined
(see Appendix 1) for each missing player. A minimum of 5 players
will constitute a team for a Competition match
(F) (i) Home and away matches shall be played. In the event
of a Club failing to keep its engagement the Management Committee
shall have power to inflict a fine, deduct points from the defaulting
Club, award the points from the match in question to the opponents,
order the defaulting Club to pay any expenses incurred by the
opponents or otherwise deal with them except the award of goals.
Not withstanding the foregoing home and away provision, the Management
Committee shall have power to order a match to be played on a
neutral ground or on the opponent's ground if they are satisfied
that such action is warranted by the circumstances.
(ii) Any club unable to fulfil a fixture must, without delay,
give notice to the (Fixtures) Secretary, the Competition Referees
Appointments Secretary, the Secretary of the opposing Club and
the match officials. Any Club failing to comply shall be dealt
with by the Management Committee who may inflict a fine. (see
appendix 3)
(iii) In the event of a match not being played or abandoned owing
to causes over which neither Club has control, it shall be played
in its entirety on a date to be mutually agreed by the two Clubs
and approved by the Management Committee. Failing such agreement
and notification to the (Fixtures) Secretary within 3 days the
Management Committee shall have power to order the match to be
played on a named date or on or before a given date.
(v) The Management Committee shall review all matches abandoned
in cases where it is consequent upon the conduct of either or
both teams. Where it is to the advantage of the Competition and
does no injustice to either Club, the Management Committee shall
be empowered to order the score at the time of the abandonment
to stand. In all cases where the Management Committee are satisfied
that a match was abandoned owing to the conduct of one team or
its Club member(s) they shall be empowered to award the points
for the match to the opponent. In cases where a match has been
abandoned owing to the conduct of both teams or their Club member(s),
the Management Committee shall rule all points for the match as
void. No fine(s) can be applied by the Management Committee for
an abandoned match.
Any club unable to fulfil a fixture must, without delay, give
notice to the (Fixtures) Secretary, the Competition Referees Appointments
Secretary, the Age Group Secretary the Secretary of the opposing
Club and the match officials. Any Club failing to comply shall
be dealt with by the Management Committee who may inflict any
penalty it may deem suitable. (see Appendix 1)
(G) A Club may at its discretion and in accordance with the
Laws of the Game use 5 substitute players in any match in this
Competition who may be selected from 5 players.
(Up to three for Under 17s and Under 18s)
Referees shall be informed of the names of the substitutes before
the start of the match.
Substitutes NOT named may NOT take part in the match.
Mini-Soccer - any number of substitutions may be used at any
time with the permission of the Referee. Entry onto the field
of play will only be allowed during a stoppage in play. A player
who has been replaced may return to the play as a substitute for
another player. A Team must not have a squad greater than double
the size of its team in an age group.
Youth Football – for teams in the under
16 age group and below, a player who has been substituted himself
becomes a substitute and may replace another player at any time
subject to the substitution being carried out in accordance with
Law 3 of the Laws of Association Football.
Youth and Mini-Soccer
The referee shall be informed of the names of the substitutes
not later than 5 minutes before the start of the match.
A player who has been selected, appointed or named as a substitute
before the start of the match but does not actually play in the
game shall not be considered to have been a player in that game
within the meaning of Rule 8 of this Competition. Note: (Clearly
mark on the match form if substitutes are used)
(H) The half time interval shall be of 5 minutes duration, but
it shall not exceed 15 minutes the half time interval may only
be altered with the consent of the referee.
(I) The League shall require all players and club officials to
have signed the FA’s Respect Codes of Conduct and produce
these if so requested by the League management committee.
Prior to each match the participating teams and officials shall
conduct the ‘Respect’ handshake and/or participating
teams to offer ‘three cheers’ and handshakes to the
opposing team after the match.
The participating clubs taking part in the fixture shall identify
a team captain designated with a captain’s armband who has
a responsibility to offer support in the management of the on-field
discipline of his/her team mates. If the participating players
are considered to be too young to take on this role a member of
the team coaching staff should provide this support.
Each home club shall make arrangements for the provision of designated
areas for spectators. This area can be marked by an additional
painted line, the use of cones, a roped off area or use of a temporary
spectator barrier. The area for spectators should start two metres
from the touchline on both sides of the pitch. Each area should
run the full length of the pitch. It is recognised, however, that
the alignment of some public pitches does not allow for this arrangement
in which case other appropriate arrangements should be made.
REPORTING RESULTS
11. (A) The Age Group Secretary must receive within 3 days of
the date played, the result of each Competition match in the prescribed
manner. (see Appendix 1) This must include the forename(s) and
surname of the team players (in block letters) and also the Referee
markings required by Rule 13, or any other information required
by the Competition. Match report forms or .Postponement / Incident
Report Forms (printed on the back of match form must be submitted
for postponed games ,(other than due to severe weather conditions)stating
the reason for the postponement. and any incidents that occur
before, during or after the game reported on the Incident form.
Failure to do so will incur a fine of (see Appendix 1) and/or
the Club being dealt with as the Management Committee decide.
(B) The Home Club shall telephone/notify the result of each match
to the appropriate results' co-coordinator by the appointed time
on the day of the match. This rule also applies to postponed and
abandoned games and to teams involved in external competitions,
whether home or away. Failure to do so will result in a fine (see
Appendix 1)
(C) The match result notification, (Match Report Form) correctly
completed, shall be signed by a responsible member of the Club.
Failure to do so will result in a fine of (see appendix 1)
Both HOME and AWAY teams to send in Match Report Form
In Mini-Soccer completed forms must be handed in after each match.
(see Appendix 1)
NB. If the fixed penalty exceeds £20 the Club must be charged
as detailed in Rule 5(D).
(D) Leagues are permitted to collect but not publish results
sheet for fixtures they organise for U7 and U8 Mini-Soccer. They
may require a club to confirm that a set fixture has been played.
A maximum fine of £5 may be imposed for a breach of this
Rule.
DETERMINING CHAMPIONSHIP
12. (A) Team rankings within the Competition will be decided
by points with 3 points to be awarded for a win and 1 point for
a drawn match. The teams gaining the highest number of points
in their respective Divisions at the conclusion shall be adjudged
the winners. Matches must not be played for double points. In
Mini Soccer points can only be awarded for Under 9 Competitions
onwards
In the event of two or more teams being equal on points team
rankings may be decided in any one or more of the following ways:-
(i) goal average or difference
(ii) goals scored or deciding match(es) played under conditions
determined by the Management Committee.
(B) Automatic promotion and relegation shall be applied for
the first -- and last -- teams in each Division except as provided
for hereunder, subject to the provisions of Rule 1(b). These and
any additional promotion and relegation issues shall be determined
by the Management Committee.
(i) Should one or more teams withdraw from any one Division
after the fixtures have commenced an equal number of teams to
those withdrawing in that Division shall not be automatically
relegated.
(ii) Vacancies occurring after the conclusion of the season
may be filled on any of the following ways:
(a) retention of otherwise relegated team(s)
(b) additional promotion of the next ranked team(s) from the Division
below
(c) election
(C) In the event of a team not completing 75% of its fixtures
for the season all points obtained by or recorded against such
defaulting team shall be expunged from the Competition table.
The defaulting club shall be fined (see Appendix 1)
(D) NOT REVELANT
REFEREES
13. (A) Registered Referees (and Assistant Referees where approved
by the FA or County FA for all matches shall be appointed in a
manner approved by the Management Committee and by the sanctioning
Association(s).
(B) In the event of the non-appearance or unavailability of
the appointed Referee where appropriate, the appointed senior
Assistant Referee shall take charge and a substitute Assistant
Referee appointed by the competing Teams. In cases where there
are no officially appointed Assistant Referees, or where the competition
has been unable to appoint a Referee, the Clubs shall agree upon
a Referee. The toss of a coin may be used to decide which team
supplies the Referee if agreement is not reached A Referee thus
agreed upon shall, for that game, have the full powers, status
and authority of a registered Referee.
Teams must use the match officials appointed by the league.
Any Club failing to comply shall be dealt with by the Management
Committee, who may inflict any penalty it may deem suitable.
(C) Where Assistant Referees are not appointed each Team shall
provide a Club Assistant Referee.Failure to do so will result
in a fine of (see Appendix 1) being imposed on the defaulting
Club.
(D) The appointed Referee shall have power to decide as to the
fitness of the ground in all matches and the decision shall be
final subject to either in the case of a ground of a Local Authority
or the owners of a ground, the Representative of that body is
the sole arbiter and whose decision must be accepted unless the
ground is declared fit for play.
(E) Match Officials appointed under this Rule shall be entitled
to a match fee,
Referee £18 U11-U12 £22 U13+ Assistant Referee £12
The home Club shall pay the Officials their fees immediately after
the match.
Mini-Soccer Fees £20.
(F) In the event of a match not being played because of circumstances
over which the Clubs have no control, the Match Officials, if
present, shall be entitled to half fee
Where a match is not played owing to one Club being in default,
that Club shall be ordered to pay the Officials, if they attend
the ground, their full fee.
(G) A Referee not keeping his or her engagement, and failing
to give a satisfactory explanation as to their non-appearance,
may be reported to the Association with which he or she is registered.
A club must always report the non-appearance of an appointed referee
to the Referees Secretary
(H) Each Club shall, in a manner prescribed from time to time
by The Football Association, award marks to the Referee for each
match and the name of the Referee and the marks awarded shall
be submitted to the Competition on the prescribed Form provided.
Clubs failing to comply with this Rule shall be liable to be fine
(see Appendix 1) or dealt with as the Management Committee shall
determine.
(I) The Competition shall keep a record of the markings and, on
the Form provided by the prescribed date each season, shall submit
a summary to The Football Association/County Football Association.
NOTE:Teams marking a Referee below 50 must send in a written report
to the League Secretary.
(J) N/A
(K) Referees shall be supplied, each season with an abridged copy
of the Competition Rules fee of charge.
(L) Referees and Assistant Referees shall have undertaken a Respect
briefing offered by the FA/County FA or the League
CONTINUATION OF MEMBERSHIP OR
WITHDRAWAL OF A CLUB
14.(A) After 31st December in the current Season a Club intending,
or having a provisional intention, to withdraw a team from the
Competition on completion of its fixtures and fulfilment of all
other obligations to the Competition must notify the Secretary
in writing by 31st March each Season or be liable to a fine. (see
Appendix 1)
All Clubs wishing to remain in membership of the Competition
for the following Season must confirm their intention to do so,
in writing, to the Secretary by 31st May.
(B) A Club shall not be allowed to withdraw any or all of its
teams from the Competition after the Annual General Meeting for
the following season. Any Club infringing this Rule shall be liable
to a fine not exceeding £100 (see Appendix 1) and shall
also be liable for its share of any call which may be made under
Rule 5(B).
(C) The Membership for the coming season having been decided
at a Special General Meeting held for that purpose or at the Annual
General Meeting held not later than 30th June the Competition
shall have the right, irrespective of other provisions in this
Rule, to refuse to permit a Club to withdraw its team(s) in order
to join another Competition and may hold the Club to its engagements.
(D) In the event of a Member Club which is an un-incorporated
association withdrawing and/or disbanding it shall be immediately
liable to discharge all its financial and other obligations to
the Competition.
In the event that any such obligation remains undischarged after
a period of twenty-one (21) days then such obligation shall be
met by the then current Club Members, excluding those under the
statutory school leaving age. Until a Member’s pro rata
obligation is discharged in full the Member shall not be allowed
to participate in the Competition, which may apply to the Club’s
Parent County Association for a suspension order.
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PROTESTS AND COMPLAINTS
15. (A) (i) All questions of eligibility, qualifications of players
or interpretations of the Rules shall be referred to the Management
Committee.
(ii) Objections relevant to the dimensions of the pitch, goals,
flag posts or other facilities of the venue will not be entertained
by the Management Committee unless a protest is lodged with the
Referee before the commencement of the match. Any Club lodging
such protest and not proceeding with it shall be deemed guilty
of a breach of this Rule and shall be dealt with by the Management
Committee.
(B) Except in cases where the Management Committee decide that
there are special circumstances, protests and complaints (which
must contain full particulars of the grounds upon which they are
founded) must be lodged in duplicate with the Secretary within
3 days (excluding Sundays) of the match or occurrence to which
they refer. A protest or complaint shall not be withdrawn except
by permission of the Management Committee. A Member of the Management
Committee who is a member of any Club involved shall not be present
(except as a witness or representative of his Club) when such
protest or complaint is being determined.
(C) Any dispute occurring between Clubs in the Competition shall
be referred for determination by the Management Committee whose
decision shall be binding upon all parties subject to Rule 16.
(D) No protest of whatever kind shall be considered by the Management
Committee unless the complaining Club shall have deposited with
the Secretary a sum of (see Appendix 2). This may be forfeited
in whole or in part in the event of the complaining or protesting
Club losing its case. The Competition shall have power to order
the defaulting Club or the Club making a losing or frivolous protest
or complaint to pay the expenses of the enquiry or to order that
the costs to be shared by the parties.
(E) All parties to a protest or complaint must receive a copy
of the submission and must be afforded an opportunity to make
a statement at least 7 days prior to the protest or complaint
being heard.
(i) All parties must have received 7 days’ notice of the
Hearing should they be instructed to attend.
(ii) Should a Club elect to state its case in person then they
should forward a deposit of £20 and indicate such when forwarding
the written response.
(F) When dealing with a protest or complaint the Management Committee
shall take into consideration the possession by the protesting
or complaining club of any information which, if properly used,
might have avoided the protest or complaint.
BOARD OF APPEAL
16. Within 14 days of the posting of written notification of
any decision of the Management Committee or the Competition, a
Club, Official or Player against whom action is taken may appeal
against such decision by lodging particulars in duplicate with
the Secretary of the Staffordshire Football Association, including
a fee of (see Appendix 1) for adjudication of a Board of Appeal.
The grounds of appeal shall be in accordance with FA Rules. The
Board of Appeal may order the appeal fee to be forfeited and shall
decide by whom the costs of the appeal shall be borne. The decision
of the Board of Appeal is final and binding on all parties concerned.
No appeal can be lodged against a decision taken at an Annual
or Special General Meeting unless this is on the ground of unconstitutional
conduct.
EXCLUSION OF CLUBS.OR TEAMS
MISCONDUCT, CLUBS, OFFICIALS, PLAYERS
17. (A) At the Annual General Meeting, or Special General Meeting
called for the purpose in accordance with the provisions of Rule
19, Notice of Motion having been duly circulated on the Agenda,
the accredited delegates present shall have the power to exclude
any Club or Team from further membership which must be supported
by (more than) two-thirds (?) of those present and voting. Voting
on this point shall be conducted by ballot.
(B) At the Annual General Meeting, or at a Special General Meeting
called for the purpose, in accordance with the provisions of Rule
19, the accredited delegates present shall have the power to exclude
from further participation in the Competition any Club or team
of a Club whose conduct has, in their opinion, been undesirable,
which must be supported by (more than) two-thirds (2/3rds) of
those present and voting. Voting on this point shall be conducted
by ballot. A Club whose conduct is the subject of the vote being
taken shall be excluded from voting.
(C) Any official or member of a Club proved guilty of either
a breach of Rule, other than field offences, or of inducing or
attempting to induce a player or players of another Club in the
Competition to join them shall be liable to expulsion or such
penalty as a General Meeting or Management Committee may decide,
and their Club shall also be liable to expulsion in accordance
with the provisions of Clauses (A) and (B) of this Rule.
(D) N/A
TROPHY:- LEGAL OWNERS, CONDITIONS OF TAKING OVER,
AGREEMENT TO BE SIGNED. AWARDS.
18. (A) If a Competition is discontinued for any reason a trophy
or any other presentation shall be returned to the Donor if the
conditions attached to it so provide or, if not, dealt with as
the sanctioning Association may decide.
(B) The following agreement shall be signed on behalf of the
winners of the Cup or Trophy:-
“We, _____________________________________ and _____________________________,
the Chairman and Secretary of ______________________________________________
FC, members of and representing the Club, having been declared
winners of _____________________Cup or Trophy, and it having been
delivered to us by the Competition, do hereby on behalf of the
Club jointly and severally agree to return the Cup or Trophy to
the Cup Coordinator 6 months after the presentation of the Cup
or Trophy. If the Cup or Trophy is lost or damaged whilst under
our care we agree to refund to the Competition the amount of its
current value or the cost of its thorough repair.”
Failure to comply will result in a fine as determined by the
Management Committee. (See appendix 1)
It is the responsibility of all Cup and Trophy holders to ensure
they are suitably cleaned and engraved. Fine (see Appendix 1)
(C) At the close of each Competition awards may be made to the
winners and runners-up if the funds of the Competition permit.
SPECIAL GENERAL MEETINGS
19. Upon receiving a requisition signed by two-thirds of the
Clubs in membership the Secretary shall call a Special General
Meeting.
The Management Committee may call a Special General Meeting
at any time.
At least 7 days notice shall be given of either meeting under
this Rule, together with an agenda of the business to be transacted
at such meeting.
Each Member Club shall be empowered to send two delegates to all
Special General Meetings. Each Club shall be entitled to one vote
only, as will members of the Management Committee.
Any continuing Member Club failing to be represented at a Special
General Meeting without satisfactory reason being given shall
be fined (see Appendix 1)
Officers and Management Committee members shall be entitled to
attend and vote at all Special General Meetings.
ALTERATION TO RULES
20. Alterations for which consent has ben given by th sanctioning
Association shall be made to these Rules only at the Annual General
Meeting or at a Special General Meeting specially convened for
the purpose called in accordance with Rule 19. Any alteration
made during the playing season to the Rule relating to the qualification
of players shall not take effect until the following season.
Notice of proposed alterations to be considered at the Annual
General Meeting shall be submitted to the Secretary by 31st March
in each year. The proposals, together with any proposals by the
Management Committee, shall be circulated to the Clubs by 14 May
and any amendments thereto shall be submitted to the Secretary
by 21st May the proposals and proposed amendments thereto shall
be circulated to Clubs with the notice of the Annual General Meeting.
A proposal to change a Rule shall be carried if a majority of
those present and entitled to vote are in favour.
A copy of the proposed alterations to Rules to be considered
at the Annual General Meeting or Special General Meeting shall
be submitted to the Staffordshire Football Association 7 days
prior to the date of the meeting.
Any alterations or additions decided upon at any meeting shall
not become operative until the approval of the Staffordshire Football
Association issuing sanction shall have been obtained.
21 FINANCE
. (A) The Management Committee shall determine with which bank
or other financial
institution the funds of the Competition will be lodged.
(B) All expenditure in excess of £200 shall be approved
by the Management Committee. Cheques shall be signed by at least
two Officers nominated by the Management Committee.
(C) The financial year of the Competition will end on 31st May
(D) The books, or a certified balance sheet, of a Competition
shall be prepared and shall be verified annually by some suitable
person(s) who shall be appointed at the Annual General Meeting.
The Walsall Junior Youth Football League is a registered
‘Respect’ League.
The FA Charter Standard League Programme
Safeguarding Children Policy and Procedures
1. Walsall Junior Youth League acknowledges its responsibility
to safeguard the welfare of every child and young person who has
been entrusted to its care and is committed to working to provide
a safe environment for all members. A child or young person is
anyone under the age of 18 engaged in any Youth League football
activity. We subscribe to The Football Association’s Safeguarding
Children - Policy and Procedures and endorse and adopt the Policy
Statement contained in that document.
2. The key principles of The FA Safeguarding Children Policy are
that:
• The child’s welfare is, and must always be, the
paramount consideration
• All children and young people have a right to be protected
from abuse regardless of their age, gender, disability, culture,
language, racial origin, religious beliefs or sexual orientation
• All suspicions and allegations of abuse will be taken
seriously and responded to swiftly and appropriately
• Working in partnership with other organisations, children
and young people and their parents/carers is essential.
We acknowledge that every child or young person who plays or participates
in football should be able to take part in an enjoyable and safe
environment and be protected from poor practice and abuse. Walsall
Junior Youth League recognises that this is the responsibility
of every adult involved in our league.
3. Walsall Junior Youth League has a role to play in safeguarding
the welfare of all children and young people by protecting them
from physical, sexual or emotional harm and from neglect or bullying.
It is noted and accepted that The Football Associations Child
Protection Regulation (see The FA Handbook) applies to everyone
in football whether in a paid or voluntary capacity. This means
whether you are a volunteer, match official, helper on club tours,
football coach, club official or medical staff.
4. We endorse and adopt The FA’s Responsible Recruitment
guidelines for recruiting volunteers and we will:
• Develop a role profile
• Request identification documents
• As a minimum meet and chat with the applicant(s) and where
possible conduct interviews before appointing
• Request and follow up with 2 references before appointing
• Require an FA CRB Unit Enhanced Disclosure where appropriate
in line with FA guidelines.
All current Youth League members with direct access to children
and young people will be required to complete a CRB Enhanced Disclosure
via The FA CRB Unit. If there are concerns regarding the appropriateness
of an individual who is already involved or who has approached
us to become part of The Youth League guidance will be sought
from The Football Association. It is noted and accepted that The
FA will consider the relevance and significance of the information
obtained via The FA CRB Unit Enhanced CRB Disclosure and that
all decisions will be made in the best interests of
children and young people.
It is accepted that The FA aims to prevent people with a history
of relevant and significant offending from having contact with
children or young people and the opportunity to influence policies
or practice with children or young people. This is to prevent
direct sexual or physical harm to children and to minimize the
risk of ‘grooming’ within football.
5. Walsall Junior Youth League supports The FA’s Whistle
blowing Policy*. Any adult or young person with concerns about
a colleague can ‘whistle blow’ by contacting The FA
Child Protection Team on 08449808200 Ex 4787,
by writing to The FA Case Manager at The Football Association,
or alternatively by going direct to the Police, Children’s
Services or the NSPCC.
Walsall Junior Youth League encourages everyone to know about
it and utilize it if necessary.
6. Walsall Junior Youth League has appointed a Youth League Welfare
Officer (YLWO) in line with the FA’s role profile and required
completion of the Safeguarding Children and Welfare Officers Workshop.
The post holder will be involved with Welfare Officer training
provided by The FA and/or CFA. The YLWO is the first point of
contact for all league committee members regarding concerns about
the welfare of any child or young person. The YLWO will liaise
directly with the CFA Welfare Officer and will be familiar with
the procedures for referring any concerns. They will also play
a proactive role in increasing awareness of Respect, poor practice
and abuse amongst CWO and their members and league committee members.
7. We acknowledge and endorse The FA’s identification of
bullying as a category of abuse. Bullying of any kind is not acceptable
at our league. If bullying does occur, all players or parents/carers
should be able to tell and know that incidents will be dealt with
promptly. Incidents need to be reported to the relevant CWO or
YLWO or alternatively in cases of serious bullying we may contact
the CFA Welfare Officer.
8. Respect codes of conduct for Players, Parents/ Spectators,
Officials and Coaches have been implemented by Walsall Junior
Youth League. In order to validate these Respect codes of conduct
the league has clear actions it will take regarding repeated or
serious misconduct at club level and acknowledges the possibility
of potential sanctions which may be implemented by the CFA in
more serious circumstances. All registering clubs will be required
to adopt the Respect codes.
9. Reporting your concerns about the welfare of a child or young
person
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility if you are worried
about a child it is important that you report your concerns –
no action is not an option.
i. If you are worried about a child then you need to report your
concerns to the YLWO.
ii. If the issue is one of poor practice they will either: deal
with the matter themselves or
- seek advice from the County FA Welfare Officer
iii. If the concern is more serious – possible child abuse
they will where possible contact the County FA Welfare Officer
first, then immediately contact the Police or Children’s
Services
iv. If the child needs immediate medical treatment take them to
a hospital or call an ambulance and tell them this is a child
protection concern.
Let your County FA Welfare Officer know what action you have taken.
v. If at any time you are not able to contact your YLWO or the
matter is serious then you can either: contact your County FA
Welfare Officer directly or call The FA/NSPCC 24 hour Helpline
for advice on 0808 800 5000 or contact the Police or Children’s
Services
NB - The FA’s Safeguarding Children Policy and Procedures
available via www.TheFA.com/Footballsafe click on the ‘downloads’
under Policy and Procedures, outlines in detail what to do if
you are concerned about the welfare of a child and includes flow
diagrams to describe this process. This is also covered within
the Safeguarding Children workshop, where participants are given
the opportunity to discuss how this feels and how best they can
prepare themselves to deal with such a situation.
10. Further advice on Safeguarding Children matters can be obtained
from:
• www.TheFA.com/Footballsafe
FA Child Protection Team 0844 9808200
FA Case Manager: Wembley Stadium PO Box 1966 London
• Your County Football Association’s Welfare Officer
• The FA Safeguarding Children enquiry line 0845 210 8080
• Emailing – Footballsafe@TheFA.com
Postal address: Wembley Stadium, PO Box 1966, London, SW1P 9EQ
T +44 (0) 844 980 8200 # 4895 | F +44 (0) 20 8782 6718
Helen.Bluck@TheFA.com, www.TheFA
APPENDIX 1
FINES
Rule Fine
2(E) Failure to provide affiliation details £10
2(E) Failure to provide Club details £10
5(H) Failure to attend to business/correspondence £15
6(H) Non attendance at Annual General Meeting £10
8(K) Failure to produce up to date Register of Players up to £10
8(L) Failure to exchange registrations before kick off £10
8(O) Playing unregistered/ineligible players up to £50 per
player per offence
9(A) Failure to notify details of colours £10
9(A) Failure to provide change of colours £10
9(A) Failure to use numbered shirts £10
10(A) Non attendance at General (monthly) Meeting £10
10(B) Late Kick Off £10
10(B) No ground marking £10
10(B) No goal nets £10
10(B) No corner flags/poles/respect barriers £10
10(D) Late or no notification of match £10
10(E) Failure to field full team up to No fine
10(F) Failure to notify details of fixtures in outside competitions
up to £10
10(F) Non fulfillment of fixtures SEE APPENDIX 3
11(A) Late or no match report form £10
11(A) Incorrect match report form £10
11(A) Inappropriate alteration to match report form up to £30
11(B) Failure to phone in results 1st Offence £10
2nd Offence £15
3rd Offence £20
11(C) Match Form not signed by Club Member Take action as is deemed
suitable
12(C) Failure to complete fixtures up to £50
13(C) No Assistant Referee provided £10
13(H) Failure to provide referee assessment £10
13(H) Failure to provide explanation of referee assessment up
to £15
14(A) Late notification of intended withdrawal from League £25
14(B) Withdrawal from League (after acceptance at AGM) up to £50
(plus annual subscription)
14(B) Withdrawal from League (after arrangement of fixture) Above
plus up to £25
14(B) Resignation from League during playing season up to £75
14(C) Club withdrawing team to join other Competition Up to £75
15D Protest Fee £25
18(B) Late return of trophies
Not returned cleaned and engraved £25
£15
19 Non attendance at Special General Meeting £10
Cup Failure to send a list of players before Semi-Final £10
For repeated offences the fine will be doubled for teams after
the third offence.
Fines not paid within 14 days of issue will incur an administration
fee of £10 fixtures may be suspended until all outstanding
fines are paid.
APPENDIX 2
FEES
Rule Fee
2(A) Entry Fee (refundable in the event of non election) £10
2(B) Annual Subscription to include Handbook £60 11a Side
& 9v9
£40 Mini-Soccer
2(C) Deposit (refundable in the event of non election/fulfillment
of obligations) £10 Mini-Soccer
£20 9v9 and11v11
8(B) Player Re-registration £3
8(E) Player Registration £1
8(E) Blank Player Registration Cards 50p
8(I) Transfer of Player £5
10(A) Dispatch of papers due to non attendance at General (monthly)
Meeting £10
10(H) Replacement Player Registration Cards £1 per card
15(D) Protest or Complaint Deposit £35
APPENDIX 3
KICK-OFF TIMES
The kick-off times are currently:-
For Mini Soccer and 9 v 9 U11s the kick off times will be as
per the published fixtures.
For Youth football the following kick off times apply:-
10.30am for, Under 12s, Under 13s.
2.15pm for Under 14s, Under 15s, Under 16s,
Under 17s and Under 18s.Times may be changed for mid winter months
and knock out cup matches.
The kick off times for cup semi finals and finals for any special
championship, promotion or relegation deciding match (as specified
in Rule 12 (A)) will be as determined by the Management Committee.
LEAGUE REPRESENTATIVE FOOTBALL
It is a condition of entry into this League that all registered
players shall be available for selection for League Representative
Teams except for reasons of injury or FA suspension. Clubs who
in the opinion of the Management Committee fail to make this clear
to their players or fail to support the observance of this rule
shall be dealt with as the Management Committee may decide.
INSURANCE
ALL TEAMS playing in this League must carry Public Liability
Insurance cover of £5 million. The insurance will be paid
by the Staffordshire Football Association and the Premium must
be paid direct to them. The League accept no responsibility for
losses or injuries sustained whilst Clubs, players or officials
participate in League Competitions It is recommend individuals
or Clubs obtains adequate insurance cover.
MATCH REPORT FORMS.
A MATCH REPORT FORM MUST BE COMPLETED BY BOTH TEAMS HOME
AND AWAY.
BOTH teams must ensure that the Match Report Form is received
by the Age Group Secretary fully completed by both teams, within
THREE DAYS of the match being played. Failure to do so or the
submission of incomplete forms will result in a fine as set out
in Appendix 1. Postponement / Incident Report Forms (printed on
the back of match for must be submitted for postponed games, stating
the reason for the postponement. and any incidents that occur
before, during or after the game reported on the Incident form.
The form must be completed in block letters and must include the
following information:-
Match Details
Age Group
Division/Competition
Date
Final Score
Player Details
Registration Number
Shirt Number
Full Name
Number Goals Scored
Substitution Details
Assessment of Referee’s performance
(Any club marking a referee poor or worse (50 or below) must submit
a report to the Referees Secretary, within THREE days of the match,
stating the reasons for giving such a low mark. Failure to do
so may result in a fine as set out in Appendix 1.)
The referees are requested to pass comments on the match in the
space provided including comments on the state of the pitch (markings,
nets corner flags etc), reasons for late or early kick off (if
applicable), number of cautions/dismissals, details of club officials
/ spectator conduct.
The mark awarded by a club must be based on the Referees overall
performance. It is most important that the mark is awarded fairly
and not based upon isolated or previous games.
The Referee’s performance should be determined by the table
below which should act as a guide for the overall mark which should
fall within the mark range for each standard of performance.
Mark Range Comment
100-86 The Referee demonstrated very accurate
decision-making and controlled the game very well using management
and communication skills effectively to add value to the game.
85-76 The referee demonstrated accurate decision-making
and controlled the game well using management and communication
skills to contribute positively to the game.
75-61 The Referee demonstrated reasonably accurate
decision-making and despite some shortcomings generally controlled
the game well
60 and below The Referee demonstrated shortcomings
in the accuracy of decision-making and control which affected
the game.
REPORTING RESULTS
The Home Club shall telephone the result of each match to the
appropriate Age Group Secretary as set out on the Registrations
Information Sheet on the day of the match. This includes notifying
the co-ordinator if a match is postponed or abandoned. The results
of midweek matches must be reported to the appropriate Age Group
Secretary within 24 hours of the final whistle.
This also applies to ALL TEAMS involved in external
competitions, whether home or away. Failure to do so will result
in a fine (see Appendix 1).
Any team wishing to postpone a designated fixture must give notice
of the postponement without delay to the relevant Fixtures Secretary,
Referees Secretary, the Secretary of the opposing club, the match
officials and the relevant Age Group Secretary by telephone(text
messages are not acceptable) This requirement applies to all postponements
including those due to the team being involved in an approved
outside competitions and postponements due to the pitch being
unplayable. Any team failing to comply with this rule will be
liable to a fine of up to £25.
Note: Postponement forms should always be sent to Age Group Secretaries.
In addition any team cancelling or failing to fulfil a league
fixture will (subject to Disciplinary Committee decision) be penalised
by a deduction of three points and fined a maximum of £50
in line with the following:
Cancellation on the day of the fixture £50
Less than 24 hours notice of cancellation £40
Less than 48 hours notice of cancellation £30
Cancellation after fixture has been confirmed £25
Less 7 days notice £20
Less than 14 days notice £15
Less than 21 days notice £10 Any other notice £10
All postponed games will be re-fixtured and as per Rule 10 the
Management Committee will review any unfulfilled at the end of
the season and either award points as appropriate or declare the
fixture void.
A team wishing to appeal against the penalty imposed for the
postponement or non fulfilment of a fixture must submit the basis
for the appeal in writing to the General Secretary within seven
days (excluding Sundays) of the date of the postponed or non fulfilment
including a detailed explanation of the reasons for the postponement
or non fulfilment. No appeal will be considered by the Management
Committee unless the team appealing have deposited with the League
Secretary a sum (see 15D Appendix 1 to the rules). This may be
forfeit on whole or in part if the appeal is not upheld.
It should be noted that only in very exceptional circumstances
are the Management Committee likely to uphold an appeal.
APPENDIX 4
INTERNAL CUP & SHIELD COMPETITIONS.
The Management Committee shall decide each season which sections
of the League shall compete for the various Cup Competitions,
whether any or all matches in any particular competition are to
be played on a straight knockout, home and away or sectional league
basis.
The registration of players for Cup / shield matches shall be
in accordance with the procedure for league matches as detailed
in Rule 8. No player shall play for more than 1 Club in each competition
during any one season, no player shall be eligible to compete
in the Semi-Final or Final tie unless he has appeared in at least
1 earlier round of the same competition or played in the League
for at least 6 matches for the same team during that season unless
special permission is granted by the Management Committee.
Clubs playing unregistered or ineligible players shall be disqualified
from the competition and / or otherwise dealt with as the Management
Committee may determine. This clause shall include the power to
award the match to the opposing club, or to order a game to be
replayed as the Management Committee may consider appropriate
in the circumstances.
In all Cup ties up to the Final the first named Club shall pay
ALL expenses. If neutral Assistant Referees are appointed, fees
shall be shared equally by the competing Clubs. In the Finals
unless otherwise instructed by the Management Committee the payment
of Officials and ground fees shall be the responsibility of the
League.
In all finals registration cards must be presented to a member
of the Management Committee prior to the games commencement. A
registration check will be carried out prior to the game's start.
Failure to produce registration cards as required will mean immediate
expulsion from the competition plus a fine to cover the costs
incurred by the League and opponents. Any player found to have
a discrepancy in his registration will not take part in the final,
or any further games, until his registration has been corrected
to the satisfaction of the Registration Secretary and the Management
Committee.The competing clubs shall provide any information required
by the Competition to enable a match programme for the final to
be prepared. (See Appendix 1)
Not less than seven days before the semi final, each club shall
send to the Competition a list of eligible players (with names
in full) and player registration number from which the team shall
be selected. The Competition shall deal with a club including
on the list the name of an ineligible player, or playing a player
whose name does not appear on the list. Objections to the qualification
of any player included in the list shall be made to the Competition
in duplicate before the start of the match, stating particulars
and accompanied by a deposit of £50.
In the case of a colour clash BOTH teams shall change unless
mutually agree on their colours and advise the Cup Coordinator
prior to the game.
Clubs violating Rule 10/10F and / or any other of these rules
as a result of this clause shall be dealt with in accordance with
the rovisions in these rules.
In knockout matches, extra time shall be played in the event
of a draw. Any such extra time shall be of 2 equal periods. which
shall not exceed 10 minutes for under 16 &15’s, 7 minutes
for under 11 to 14’s and 3 minutes for Mini-Soccer. This
must be included within the maximum participation time Any Cup
or Shield knockout game which is a draw after extra time shall
be decided by a penalty kick competition in accordance with FA
Rules. This is to include semi-finals and finals.
Ties must be played as per fixture list and any team failing
to fulfill any Cup or Shield fixture shall:
For knockout competitions be ruled out of that competition and
fined as per Appendix 1.
Teams playing in the first half cup finals will not be eligible
to play in the second half cups
Entry Fee for All Cup Finals will be at the discretion of the
Management Committee.
In all other respects the conditions of all other League Rules
shall apply to Internal Cup and Shield match.
APPENDIX 5
CODE OF CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINARY CODE
General
1. The primary aim of the League is to provide a safe environment
and friendly atmosphere where everyone involved has the opportunity
to have an enjoyable football experience and that players have
the opportunity to develop to their potential in terms of both
their football and whole life skills.
2. Clubs will be responsible for the conduct and of everyone
associated with their club including, officials, players, members
and spectators and should ensure that everyone, including match
officials and opposition officials, players and spectators are
treated with dignity and respect.
3. All clubs are expected to have their own code of conduct that
mirror the League’s aims and engender a spirit of sportsmanship
and fair play.
4. Acts of Racism, threatening behavior or foul and abusive language
will not be tolerated.
5. Alcohol is banned from the touchline.
6. Teams are asked to report any alleged incidents of misconduct
to the Disciplinary Committee Secretary using the Incident Report
Form.
7. Any alleged acts of misconduct by a club, team or individual
will be subject to investigation by the League’s Disciplinary
Committee and if found guilty will be liable to penalties as set
out in the Leagues Rules Where the circumstances warrant it, teams
or individuals could be expelled from the League.
8. All on the field incidents will be subject to investigation
by the Staffordshire F.A.
Registration form completion instructions.
Registration PASSPORTS for players are being
introduced this year to last for each player's entire Junior League
career.
If the player was registered with the WJYFL OVER THE PAST
3 SEASONS you will NOT need to re present
their proof of age documents again this season. Only NEW players
to the league need to provide proof of age documents.
All teams MUST register at least the MINIMUM
number of players as referred to in the league rules, section
8 by the August registration evening meeting, for that team to
be included in the first months fixtures.
To register players for this coming season you must complete a
'NEW PLAYER REGISTRATION FORM' for each player which have been
given out to all teams at the AGM.
Each form to be completed in FULL and have 2
passport sized / standard photo’s attached as requested.
1 photo glued in the space specified and the second photo clipped
or stapled to the form.
The photographs must be in colour and be of head and shoulders
only. Faces should be clearly visible with no hats, facial obstructions,
humorous or animated facial expressions allowed. (spectacles but
not sunglasses are acceptable).
The forms should have the required signatures clearly presented.
The League will reject any registrations which do not have the
photos already glued in or are not signed, or books/forms which
have not had ALL the details correctly entered.
The registration secretary or designated League Official will
check proof of ages where necessary and then complete the new
League passport for the relevant age group page and fix in the
new photograph.
The passports will then be handed back to the club official and
the forms retained by the registration secretary.
Player Registrations –season 2011/ 2012.
PLEASE READ THESE NOTES FIRST.
1. Registration Books for players were introduced last year to
last for each player's entire Junior League career. If the player
was registered with the WJYL last season MANAGERS will need to
enter his/her 2011/12 season details against the relevant age
group in that book and RETURN THE SQUAD OF BOOKS TO THE LEAGUE
AGE GROUP SECRETARY ALONG WITH THIS COMPLETED FORM BY SUNDAY AUGUST
14TH . Books should then be checked and available for collection
from the League on a date to be advised at the League Meeting
and via the website.
2. A team MUST register at least the following MINIMUM number
of players by the August 21st League Meeting to be included in
the new season's fixtures. U7s - U10s – 7; U11s-U12’s-9,
U13’s to U18s – 11.
3. If any team wishes to register players who were not in this
League last season and do not have Registration Books they must
obtain and complete a 'NEW PLAYER REGISTRATION FORM' for each
player (available online or from the Registration Secretary, some
were handed out at the league AGM) and attach to this form when
returning, along with two passport type photos and proof of birth
date.
4. If a player was registered with the League in the last season
but is now moving clubs then the manager must use the players
current registration book from his previous team. If they don’t
have the book they should check with the Registration Secretary,
as the League could be holding returned books.
5. It is only then the league should look at creating a new registration
book for a player, and agreed costs charged as per league rules.
6. PHOTOS: Players who were registered at U7s, U9s, U11s, U13s,
U15s & U17s last season WILL NOT need new
photos – the photo &signature already in the Registration
Book will also serve for this season. Simply enter their 2011/12
team details and return for checking. “The photographs must
be in colour and be of head and shoulders only. Faces should be
clearly visible with no hats, facial obstructions, humorous or
animated facial expressions allowed. (spectacles but not sunglasses
are acceptable).”
7.Players who were registered at U8s, U10s, U12s, U14s & U16s
last season WILL need to supply ONE new photo for this season,
which must be glued NEATLY into the relevant
space in the book, and signed in the space below it by the player.
The League will reject any registrations which do not have the
photos already glued in or are not signed, or books / forms which
have not had ALL the details correctly entered.
8. The Squad sheet is a confirmation of the players who will still
be playing for the team in the coming season and for the clubs
to declare the players that are retained. It will help us to identify
the players who have ‘drifted away’ in the close season
or which may have joined another league.
Note: the maximum numbers of players per squad are: Under 7 to
U10=14; Under11&12=16; Under 13 to U18 =18 players.
Registration numbers: As the age group secretaries are moving
up with their age groups then they will continue to use the block
of numbers issued for that age group last year.
A database of details will also be created and used to inform
Staffordshire FA of player registrations.
Contact with the Age Group Registration Secretaries will be published
separately with phone numbers, addresses and times of availability
which must be adhered to.
The passport must be available at all games and shown to the
opposition before the game, and to any league official who requests
to see such documents at games or meetings.
When a player leaves a team either by transfer or de registration
the passport must be handed to the player to present to his new
team or retain if he/she wishes to potentially return to play
in the future.
The process of transferring players within the league remains
unchanged so Transfer forms and processing is arranged with Mr
Howard Fullelove.
Respect is the FA’s direct response to
the clear message from the grassroots game that standards of behaviour
must improve, on and off-the-field and at all levels of the game.
We must address abuse and intimidation of referees which is causing
thousands of them to drop out each season, and in youth leagues
ensure that children and young people are able to enjoy playing
football without unacceptable pressure from pushy parents and
coaches.
This programme is not just about grassroots football. It’s
about football at every level, and has the commitment of the Premier
League, Football League, Football Conference, Professional Footballers’
Association, League Managers’ Association and the Professional
Game Match Officials to improve behaviour at the top end of the
game too.
This League supports the objectives of the Respect programme
and will promote and implement the Respect measures to its member
clubs to bring about a more enjoyable playing environment for
all.
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