Frequently Asked Questions
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Matches
No, there is no need to
complete match cards for friendlies.
No players registration card, no
play.
Yes they do but they are
permitted to sign their first name only.
Yes, match card procedure must
be completed in full at every league cast match, unless the match is marked
clearly as a friendly, then there is no need to complete match card procedure.
Our aim is to appoint referees to all competitive U12 - U21 games.
Senior U16-U21 take priority when all games can not be covered.
The away team
pays the referee.
The home team is
responsible for ensuring the referee has received his fee.
The fees for
assistant referees are to be shared by both clubs.
If the league
have not appointed a referee to the game the two teams must agree upon a
replacement under all circumstances.
If a current
qualified and county registered referee is available they shall take priority
over any other candidate and qualifies for the appropriate payment if
independent from both clubs.
When you award a
referee a mark of 60 or below this must be marked on the match card and a
detailed report is to be sent to the league referee Secretary within 7 days of
the game. Failure to do so will result in a fine of £10.
In the event of
a game not being played because of circumstance over which neither team has
control, the league appointed officials, if present, shall be entitled to
receive reasonable travel expenses.
Where a game is
not played due to the home club being in default the league appointed
match officials will be entitled to claim their full match fee.
Where a game is not played due to the away team being in default the league appointed match officials will be entitled to claim their full match fee. The responsibility of payment to the officials will reside with the home club. Requests for reimbursement can be detailed on the SF1 form.
When a game has
to be cancelled the referee must be informed as soon as possible by the home
club also informing the league secretary and league referee secretary.
If the procedure
for contacting the referee is not followed you will be liable for the full
referee fee.
The Management Committee shall have the power to decide
whether a pitch and/or facilities are suitable for matches in the league and to
order the Club concerned to play its fixtures on another ground.
Any dispute relating to re-arranged games or decisions
related to unplayed games will be referred to Management Committee.
These are allowed in this Competition providing they meet the required performance standards and are listed on the FA’s Register of Football Turf Pitches.
Note that the home Club is responsible for advising participants of footwear requirements when confirming match arrangements in accordance with Rule 10(D).
The home Club is responsible for advising participants of
footwear requirements when confirming match arrangements in accordance with
Rule 10(D).
Under 7 & Under 8’s – Two games 10 minutes each way.
Mini-Soccer fixtures U7 & U8 will be arranged in such a
way as to allow two matches to be played at the same venue on the same day
against the same opposition. Matches shall be played in the order as laid down
by the Fixtures Secretary on the Fixtures List. No player shall be permitted to
play more than 40 minutes on the same day. Please note teams found not to be
playing the above format will be charged with bringing the league into
disrepute (Rule 5D)
Only one match per day will be allowed in this section with
the exception of Cup/Vase competitions whereby Rule 25(F) will apply. Matches
shall be played in the order as laid down by the Fixtures Secretary on the
Fixtures List. No player shall be permitted to play more than 60 minutes on the
same day.
-10 minutes each way extra time.
Only one match per day will be allowed in this section. in
the event of playing a double-header, i.e. two separate matches, no more than
80 minutes per day is permitted.
- 10 minutes each way extra time.
With the exception of double-headers, only one match per day
will be allowed in this section.
- 10 minutes each way extra time.
With the exception of double-headers, only one match per day
will be allowed in this section.
- 15 minutes each way extra time.
With the exception of double-headers, only one match per day
will be allowed in this section.
During the midwinter period (October to March) Under 15 to
Under 21 teams kick off no later than 1.30pm to ensure that sufficient time is
allowed to complete extra time and penalties.
Kick-off times outside these times must be mutually agreed
by both teams. Matches must commence no later than 20 minutes after the
scheduled kick-off time, unless mutually agreed by both teams.
Mini-Soccer 5 v 5
four
players
Mini-Soccer 7 v
7
five players
9 v 9 Football six players
11 v 11 Football seven players
Such matches will be declared unfulfilled and persistent
failure to field a full team will result in the offending team being dealt with
by the Management Committee as they deem fit.
Both Club Fixture Secretaries to send an SF1 within 3 days of the
cast fixture to the League Fixture Secretary.
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 the event of two or more teams being equal on points,team rankings will be decided in order of the following ways, with each criteria only being considered if the previous one fails to determine the ranking.
- The number of games won.
- The results of the matches played between those teams, but not counting goaldifference.
- Single play-off to be decided on penalties if the score is still level afterextra time, with the playing conditions to be determined by the Management Committee.
Teams finishing in the top two places in Divisions B, C and
D will be entitled to promotion to the next highest Division for the following
season. For Regional Divisions only the winners of each such Division will be
entitled to promotion.