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LEAGUE
RULES SEASON 2001-2002
CENTRAL
WARWICKSHIRE GIRLS FOOTBALL LEAGUE
RULES
SEASON 2001-2002
1. TITLE
The title of the competition shall be the CENTRAL WARWICKSHIRE GIRLS FOOTBALL LEAGUE.
2. CONSTITUTION OF THE LEAGUE
COMMITTEES
2.1
The Executive Committee comprised of the League President, League Chairman, General
Secretary, Assistant General Secretary, Treasurer and Disciplinary Secretary From the
Central Warwickshire Youth Football League shall govern the League.
Members of the Executive Committee shall retain their positions until personal or external
circumstances determine otherwise.
2.2
The Executive Committee shall make decisions upon all matters of policy and procedure to
be followed by the League members and Management Committee.
2.3
The Management Committee comprised of the Executive Committee together with Elected
Members from the Girls League, League secretary, Chairperson, P,R Person Referees
Secretary.Minuets Secretary and membership
secretary .shall be responsible for the administration and promotion of the League.
2.4
The Disciplinary Committee comprised of the Disciplinary Secretary and two members of the
Management Committee shall deal with all matters relating to transgressions of the Rules
and misconduct of Clubs, officials and spectators, and have the power to impose fines and
suspensions and recommend expulsions where deemed justified.
2.5
The League Secretary shall call a Management Committee meeting at any time deemed
necessary and the Committee shall have the power to deal with any matter affecting the
League and member Clubs not provided for in the Rules.
3 LEAGUE MEETINGS
3.1
League Meetings will be held on the last Thursday each month (excluding July) at the West
Midlands Travel Social Society, Wheelers Lane Kings Heath Birmingham. All these meetings
will commence at 8pm (Season’s meetings begin in August of each year).
3.2
Only Authorised representatives from each Club are permitted to attend each League
Meeting.
3.3
Clubs will be issued with League permits and must to be shown on entry to each league
meeting.
NO PERSON WILL BE ALLOWED ENTRY INTO ANY LEAGUE MEETING WITHOUT THE APPROPRIATE
PERMIT.
3.4
A roll call will be conducted at all League Meetings; it is the duty of all Clubs to be
represented at League Meetings. Any Club missing two consecutive Meetings will be fined
the sum of £10-00
3.5
Any Club failing to attend a League Meeting should contact the League Secretary, then.
Submit stamped addressed envelope(s) for delivery of any paperwork within seven days.
Any
Club failing to comply with this instruction will be forwarded paperwork at their expense
and incur an administration fee of £5-00.
It is the duty of all Club representatives to ensure that all-relevant paperwork and
information is passed to their team Managers.
4 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
4.1
the Annual General Meeting shall be held on the last Thursday of June of each year. At
this meeting the following business shall be transacted.
a) The minutes of the proceeding Annual General Meeting will be read and confirmed and
business thereto dealt with.
b) Adoption of standing orders
c) Presentation of Annual Report, Statement of Accounts. (To be circulated to Clubs)
d) Constitution of the League for the following season.
e) Election of Clubs to fill vacancies.
f) Election of Officers (excluding the Executive Committee) and Auditors
g) Alteration to League Rules (of which prior notice has been given in writing).
h) Confirmation of the dates of the playing season.
k) Propose Referees Fee for the following season.
l) Any other business of which due notice has been given in writing.
4.2
A signed copy of the duly Audited Balance Sheet and Statement of Accounts shall be sent to
the “BIRMINGHAM COUNTY FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION” within seven days of its
adoption by the Annual General Meeting.
5. VOTING RIGHTS
only one appointed representative of each Club will be allowed to vote when in attendance
at meetings. Voting will be on the basis of one vote per team. A member
shall not be allowed to vote if the matter in question concerns him/her or the Club he/she
represents.
6. ALTERATION TO LEAGUE RULES
6.1
No alteration to League Rules and Regulations governing the League shall be accepted
except at the Annual General Meeting or a Special Meeting convened for that purpose called
in conformity with League Rule No 7.
6.2
Any proposed alteration to the League Rules must be in writing and sent to the League
Secretary by the February meeting of each year. The proposal together with any proposals
by the Management Committee shall be circulated to all Clubs before the March League
meeting.
6.3
Any amendments must be submitted to the League Secretary within fourteen days
following the March League Meeting for submission to Clubs at the April League Meeting.
6.4
Proposed alterations and any amendments notified at the April Meeting will be voted
upon at the Annual General Meeting.
No amendments to the proposals or amendments shall be allowed at the AGM for
consideration unless 70% of those present entitled to vote agrees.
6.5
A copy of the proposed alterations of the League Rules to be voted upon at the Annual
General Meeting or a Special Meeting shall be sent to the “BIRMINGHAM COUNTY FOOTBALL
ASSOCIATION”. Any alterations or additions decided upon at any meeting should not
become operative until permission of the “ASSOCIATION” issuing the sanction has
been obtained.
7 SPECIAL MEETINGS
A request to the League Secretary for a Special Meeting must be agreed by 2/3 of the
member Clubs at a League Meeting. The Management Committee may also call a Special Meeting
at any time.
8 LEAGUE CORRESPONDENCE
8.1
All correspondence appertaining to League business should be addressed to the League
Secretary with the exception of fines, appeals or protests, which should be addressed to
the Disciplinary Secretary by the Club Secretaries unless otherwise
requested.
8.2
The appropriate County FA and the League Secretary of the Central Warwickshire Girls
Football League must be informed in writing of any changes relating to the
position of Club Secretary. Any change to team Managers or their particulars must be
conveyed in writing to the League Secretary
8.3
Any Club failing to reply to correspondence by the prescribed date will be fined £10-00
9 FINANCIAL COMMITTMENTS
In the event of the League being unable to meet its financial commitments, the Management
Committee having obtained the permission from the B.C.F.A. may order a match or matches to
be played, the proceeds of which will be devoted to the League funds. They may call upon
the Clubs who have withdrawn from the League during the playing season to contribute
equally such sums of money as may be necessary to meet any deficiency at the end of the
season.
10 ADMISSION TO THE LEAGUE
10.1
All Clubs applying for entry to the Central Warwickshire Girls Football League must be
affiliated to their appropriate County Football Association.
Before any Club may participate in the League they must inform the League Secretary of
their County FA affiliation number.
10.2
Existing member Clubs re-applying to participate within the League for the following
season must do so on the appropriate application forms(s), which must be returned on or
before the April meeting to the League Secretary At a registration night which will be
held in May of each year at the League Headquarters “West Midlands Travel Social
Society, Wheelers Lane, Kings Heath, Birmingham”, Clubs must pay 50% of the
previous seasons League fees for each team entered. Cheques to be made payable to
the Central Warwickshire Youth Football League. A receipt will be issued for all fees
paid.
10.3
The balance of League fees for existing Clubs must be paid by the August Meeting.
Any Club failing to pay the full fee(s) by the August Meeting will not be accepted into
the League
10.4
League applications forms will be issued to new Clubs which must be returned to the League
Secretary Following a meeting for new Clubs in May of each year, each Club must within
seven days forward the full current League fee per team together with a Club
Guarantee fee of £20-00 to confirm their commitment to participate in the League.
Applications returned after that date would place that Club on a reserve list pending any
vacancies that may occur. No new Clubs will be accepted after the August Meeting. Teams
will be placed in the appropriate division at the League Secretary
10.5
It would be advantageous if team managers obtained a basic FA QUALIFICATION i.e. The FA Junior team Managers Course during the
2001-2002 season
10.6
Where
the Management Committee feels that any new or existing Club or team’s past record is
not acceptable they will recommend to the League members that the Clubs/team’s
application be rejected. The recommendation by the Management Committee shall stand
pending a vote by all members of the League.
10.7
Any Club/team whose application is suspended will have the right to speak in their
defence at a Special Meeting convened for that purpose, called in conformity with the
League Rule No 7. Any decision taken by the League members will be absolute; there will be
no appeal.
10.8
Any team withdrawing from the League after the August Meeting must inform the League Secretary in writing. All League fees
paid will be forfeited.
10.9
The Guarantee fee will be refunded to any Club on withdrawal from the League providing
that the Club has completed all its fixtures and obligations to the League.
10.10
Any Club having overdue unpaid fines with this League or Parent County Association will
not be allowed (unless appealing as in Rule 35.1)
(a) to register for the following season
(b) to commence playing fixtures
until such fines have been paid.
10.11
The Maximum number of teams for each age group will be determined by the league
secretary
10.12
Submission of League fees by any Club implies acceptance of the Rules of the Central
Warwickshire Girls Football League.
11. AGE QUALIFICATIONS
Clubs Officials must ensure that players registered in their Club who are members of the.
C.W.G.F.L. meet the necessary age qualifications as
follows:
a) Small Sided Division Under 10s Players must be at least 8 years’ old and under 10
years by midnight on 31st August prior to the new season.
b) Minor Division (Under 12s)
Players to be at least 10 years old and Under 12 by midnight on 31st August prior to the
new season
d)
Nursery Division (Under 14s)
Players
to be at least 12 years old and Under 14 by midnight on 31st August prior to the new
season
f)
Premier Division (Under 16s)
Players
to be at least 14 years old and Under 16 by midnight on 31st August prior to the new
season
PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY PLAYER UNDER 10 YEARS OLD BY MIDNIGHT ON 31s AUGUST WILL NOT BE
ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN 11-SIDE FOOTBALL IN THAT SEASON IRRESPECTIVE OF WHEN SHE ATTAINS
HER 10th BIRTHDAY.
12. REGISTRATION
OF PLAYERS
12.1
20 Identity Cards will be issued per team at a cost of £5-00
Identity Cards will be issued to all teams following payment of 50% of League Fees. No
copies of Identity Cards will be permitted.
Club Officials are responsible for ensuring that all players’ registrations are made
in the correct manner on the Identity Cards, which must contain the following particulars
of each player.
a) Full name
b) Home address and telephone number.
c) Date of Birth
d) School attended.
Two current passport photographs are required and must be attached to the Identity Card.
The particulars stated on the Identity Card will be confirmed as correct by the signature
of the player, his parent/guardian and team Manager. The team Manager will be responsible
for the verification of authenticity of all signatures.
12.2
Completed Identity Cards (as outlined in Rule 12.1) for players registered in the
1996/97 season (and subsequent seasons) should be submitted to the League Secretary for registration. (No copies of Identity Cards
will be accepted).
12.3
Completed Identity Cards (as outlined in Rule 12.1) for new players or players previously
registered but not during the 1996/97 (or subsequent seasons) should be submitted to the
League Secretary
(No copies of Identity Cards will be accepted).
They must be accompanied by a Medical card, or a Birth Certificate or any other
approved document. (NO COPIES OF THESE DOCUMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED).
12.4
An Appointed representative or the League Secretary will endorse registrations, enter the
player’s registration number on the Identity Card, return the smaller form to the
respective Club Secretary and retain the larger form. Completed registration cards will be
returned within 7 days from receipt subject to all the details being correct no player can
play until the completed registration card has been returned (Verbal permission will not
be given )
12.5
a) Identity Cards for all players must be carried at all times by the team Manager
to all games.
b) Team Managers must give their Players Identity Cards to the opposing Team Managers
before the commencement of each match.
c) Team Managers will be entitled to hold the Identity Cards for the duration of the
match if they so desire, but must return the Identity Cards after the game.
d) Identity Cards must be shown to the League Officials if requested.
ANY TEAM FAILING TO COMPLY WITH ANY OF THE CLAUSES OF THIS RULE WILL BE FINED THE SUM
OF £10-00 FOR EACH NON-COMPLIANCE UP TO A MAXIMUM OF £100-00. FAILURE TO PRODUCE PLAYERS
IDENTITY CARDS WILL NOT BE SUFFICIENT REASON TO POSTPONE A FIXTURE.
12.6
All teams must register a minimum of 11 Players by the First Monday In August
A surcharge will be made of £5-00 per player below
this minimum requirement. No Player will be allowed to take part in a match in the Central
Warwickshire Girls Football League without possession of a valid Identity Card.
12.7
Players must be registered at least 24hrs before the kick off.
12.8
No registration or transfers or cancellations will be accepted after the February League
meeting of each season.
12.9
No team shall have more than 20 players registered at any one time. (Only 14 players
allowed in the Small Sided Division)Any team wishing to register further players must
de-register sufficient number of players to comply with this Rule. If further forms are
required they are obtainable from the League Secretary at a cost of 50 pence each.
12.10
Any cancellations of registrations must be in writing to the League Secretary and
accompanied by the original Identity Card.
12.11
a) A player may be registered with a Club during the close season (June1st to
June 30th) without having to go through the transfer procedure.
b) Should a player be registered, as in section (a) then he may not be approached
unless the 7-day rule of intent procedure is followed.
12.12
Any player registered with a Football League Academy will not be allowed to register
and/or play for any other team until such time as he/she has been officially
de-registered. It is the responsibility of the player’s parent(s) and /or the
Manager of any team to secure documentation to verify any players de-registration and to
submit any such evidence to the League Secretary PRIOR
to registering and /or playing within the Central Warwickshire Girls Football League.
Any player registered with the Central Warwickshire Girls Football League then
subsequently registered with an Academy during the playing season must be de-registered
from the Central Warwickshire Girls Football League IMMEDIATELY. The Central
Warwickshire Girls Football League Club holding the players registration prior to his
registration with an Academy will have first option to secure her registration following
any official de-registration from an Academy.
12.13
Any player registered with the Central Warwickshire Girls Football League and
a Football League Club Centre of Excellence will not be allowed to play for any
team without written approval from the Director of the Centre of Excellence.
Such documentation relating to the player must be shown to the League Secretary BEFORE she plays in the Central
Warwickshire Girls Football League.
NB. It is not necessary to de-register players contracted to Centres of Excellence.
12.14
Any team playing an Academy player (see Rule 12.12) and/or a registered Centre of
Excellence player without written permission as outlined in Rule 12.13 will be charged
with misconduct as per Rule 15.2.
13 TRANSFERS
13.1
If a Club wishes to approach a player of another Club they must contact the Club concerned
in writing giving seven days notice of intent, a copy of which must be sent to the League
Secretary When clearance is received from her
current Club a new Identity Card must be completed in full and submitted to the League
Secretary who will then endorse the transfer and return the Identity Card to the new Club
Secretary.
13.2
If the Club the player is leaving object (the objection can only be on the grounds of debt
or possession of Club property). The Club must inform the League Secretary within seven
days of having been initially contacted about the transfer.
13.3
Should a player wish to be transferred she must put her request in writing to her team
Manager with a copy to the League Secretary When clearance is received from her current
Club a new Identity Card must be completed in full and submitted to the League Secretary
who will then endorse the transfer and return the Identity Card to the new Club Secretary.
13.4
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PLAYERS NEW CLUB TO ENSURE THAT THE PLAYER IS
CORRECTLY REGISTERED AND ELIGIBLE TO PLAY (INCLUDING C.W.G.F.L. CUP COMPETITIONS), AND
ALSO FREE FROM ANY COUNTY FS SUSPENSIONS.
14. ILLEGAL APPROACH
Any Club or any member of a Club approaching or causing to be approached during the
playing season a registered player of another Club without complying with the B.C.F.A.
Rule shall be reported to the B.C.F.A. who shall deal with the Club for making an illegal
approach.
15. REGISTRATION MISCONDUCT and
CONDITIONS
15.1
The Management Committee has the authority to reject, suspend or disqualify the
registration of any player considered guilty of registration irregularities or undesirable
conduct.
Team Officials and players may be summoned to appear before the Management Committee and
dealt with accordingly for this offence.
15.2
A team will be found guilty of misconduct if it is proved that they have played an
overage player for that division, one not registered in accordance with the League Rules,
a registered Academy player, a registered Centre of Excellence player without written
permission or one serving a County FA suspension.
15.3
The first offence of this nature will carry an automatic fine of £50-00; a second offence
within the same season will result in a recommendation by the Management Committee to the
League members through a Special Meeting to expel the offending team. Fixtures for the
defaulting team will be suspended pending the decision.
15.4
If the offending team should draw or win the match then the match will be replayed on a
date and a venue decided by the League Secretary Any
such match re-arranged by the League Secretary must
take place using only players registered at the time of the offence but excluding those
subsequently transferred or de-registered. If the offending team loses the match then the
result will stand.
Irrespective of the match result 3 points will be deducted from the offending team.
16. REGISTRATION OF CLUBS
16.1
should any club/team wish to resign from the League during the playing season they must do
so in writing to the League Secretary The Management Committee shall have the power to
accept the resignation and expunge the team’s records.
16.2
Any Club withdrawing from the League during the playing season will be fined £25-00 in
addition to losing its Guarantee fee and forfeiting all League fees paid as per Rule 10.8.
In the event of a multi-team Club withdrawing a team during the playing season a new
Guarantee fee of £20-00 shall be payable before the remaining teams are allowed to
continue playing in the competition.
16.3
Any team withdrawing from the League during the playing season will not be issued with a
clearance certificate until outstanding monies have been paid in full. Club Officials will
be responsible for dealing with all outstanding matters relating to their Club.
17. OUTSIDE COMPETITIONS
A team may only enter an external Competition providing it is under the auspices of
their parent County FA. This is the only outside competition which takes
preference over League fixtures. Teams must inform the League Secretary in writing of
their involvement in such competitions.
18. PLAYING SEASON
18.1
The Season will commence on the second week end in September
and will conclude after the first Sunday in May
18.2
If the season is extended beyond the envisaged finishing date, the League Secretary will
arrange matches.
19. PLAYING TIMES
the maximum playing time will be as follows:
SMALL SIDED DIVISION UNDER
10s 3
x 20 minutes sessions SIZE 4 FOOTBALL
MINOR DIVISION
UNDER 12s 30 Minutes each
way SIZE 4 FOOTBALL
NURSERY DIVISION
UNDER 14s 35 Minutes each
way SIZE 4 FOOTBALL
PREMIER DIVISION
UNDER 16s 40 Minutes each
way SIZE 5 FOOTBALL
20. KICK OFF TIMES
20.1
during the months of September, October, March and April no kick off must take place after
2-30pm.
During the months of November, December, January and February no kick off must take place
after 2-00pm
20.2
All Clubs will state their precise kick off times on the form provided at the
start of the season. Any team wishing to change their kick off time must give eight days
notice of intent to their A League Secretary who in turn will inform the Referees
Secretary of the change. Any team failing to observe this rule will incur a fine of
£20-00 plus the Referees fee if he is unable to be given another fixture.
20.3
Any team responsible for causing the kick off time to be delayed will be fined the sum of
£15-00
20.4
The
home team must provide at least two footballs fit for play and given to the referee to
choose
Adequate:
separate changing and toilet facilities should be provided for each team
21. TEAM COLOURS
21.1
Where the basic colour of the strip is the same or similar to their opponents the away
team will change colours.
21.2
Any team wishing to change its colours or name during the playing season must do so
through the appropriate County FA also informing the League of their intentions.
21.3
No team or goalkeeper shall be allowed to wear an all black shirt.
22.
SUBSTITUTES
Up to a maximum of five substitutes may be named in competitive matches, All may be used at any time except to replace a
player dismissed from the field of play by the referee:
All
substitutes must be named and placed on the match report form prior to commencement of the
match and the referee informed. Any
substitutes not placed upon the match report form and nominated to the referee before the
kick off may not take part in the match
Your
attention is drawn to a new rule introduced into the Laws of the Game regarding
“penalty shoot-outs” in cup matches when the scores remain level after extra
time.
“When a
team finishes the match with a greater number of players than their opponents, they shall
reduce their numbers to equate with that of their opponents and inform the Referee of the
name (and number) of each player excluded. The team captain has this responsibility.
23. LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP
23.1
Points for the League matches are awarded as follows: three points for a win, one point
for a draw. The Champions of each division will be the team acquiring the most points, all
matches in the division having been played.
23.2
Should two or more teams have an equal number of points then the following criteria will
be assessed
(a) A grand play off between
the teams will take place to find a winner
23.3
If this procedure fails to produce a winner then the Championship shall be shared.
24. FIXTURES
Fixtures will be compiled by the league Secretary. No alterations shall be accepted
without the approval of the League Secretary. Should mid-week fixtures be necessary
following approval from the BCFA, the League Secretary shall have the power to fix
suitable dates? Matches will be played on a home and away basis, played in accordance with
the Laws of the Game as laid down by the “INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
BOARD” and in accordance with the Rules and Regulations and Byelaws of the “FOOTBALL
ASSOCIATION”
25. CANCELLATION OF FIXTURES
25.1
Any team wishing to have a match cancelled or postponed for any reason must give 21 days
notice to the League Secretary in writing. Failure to do so will result in an automatic
fine of £30-00 being imposed and 3 points will be deducted from the offending team.
The match will be re-arranged by the League Secretary to be played at a later date. Any
such match re-arranged by the League Secretary must take place using only players
registered at the time of the offence but excluding those subsequently transferred or
de-registered.
THREE cancellations are allowed per team per season, ONLY ONE OF WHICH CAN BE
APPLIED TO ANY CUP COMPETITION. Any subsequent cancellation after this will
incur an automatic fine of £50-00 and the deduction of 3 points from the offending team.
The last date for using 21
days notice postponements will be Easter Sunday in any season
25.2
Any Club failing to keep its engagement after the match has been confirmed will be dealt
with as in Rule 25.1 and be liable to pay all expenses incurred by their opponents
providing that receipts are produced to the Management Committee. Further to this 3
points will be deducted from the offending team and they will be liable for the
full Referees fee.
The match will be re-arranged by the League Secretary to be played at a later date. Any
such match re-arranged by the League Secretary must take place using only players
registered at the time of the offence but excluding those subsequently transferred or
de-registered.
26.
NOTIFICATION TO VISITING
CLUBS and OFFICIALS
26.1
The home team Manager will be responsible for notifying opponents and match Officials
of all particulars concerning the match, i.e. date, colours, venue and kick off time.
Referees must be confirmed on Tuesday evenings by 9-30pm at the latest. Opponents must be
informed by Wednesday evening. Failure to comply with this Rule ill incur a fine of
£15-00 being imposed against the home team, providing the opponents have informed the
League Secretary of the infringement and / or the Referee has informed the League
Secretary
.
The home team may be liable to pay the Referees fee in full if he/she is unable to be
given an alternative fixture.
26.2
Clubs should note that if they have not received the match information by the times stated
above they should contact their League Secretary and follow his instructions.
27. GROUNDS
27.1
if through any fault of the home team a match has to be replayed the Management Committee
shall have the power to order a change of venue.
27.2
If for any reason the home pitch is not available and the opponents are able to stage the
fixture, then the match will automatically transfer to that venue even though a League or
Cup fixture may have been played there previously in the season, providing 24 hrs notice
is given to the Club Officials and the appropriate League Secretary has been informed.
27.3
Any team having given notice as per Rule 27.2, refusing to comply will be charged and
fined as per Rule 25.1. The team hosting the re-arranged fixture will be entitled to claim
50% of any additional costs to stage the match, providing documentary proof of additional
costs is produced.
28. MATCH RESULTS
28.1
Match Report Forms showing players names and signatures must be given to the Referee for
his/her inspection prior to commencement of the match. Referees will be authorised not to
commence matches until teams have adhered to this requirement.
Any player whose name is not on the Match Report Form at this stage will not be permitted
to play in the match unless
(a) she is nominated to the Referee and the opposition Manager BEFORE the
kick off.
(b) She is present and able to play before the expiry of the half-time interval.
(c) She signs the Match Report Form during the half-time interval in the presence of the
Referee and the opposition Manager and produces her Identity Card.
The inclusion of any late arrivals must not result in the exclusion of any players (or
substitutes) already nominated on the Match Report Form.
28.2
The results of each match, names of players with signatures and Registration Numbers,
goals scored, substitutes used, Referees marks and match reports from both team Managers
shall be submitted to the League Secretary on the Match Report Form within four days of
the match having been played. A team failing to submit a Match Report Form by the due date
or submitting a Match Report Form with incorrect or missing details
(except as outlined in Rule 28.3) will be fined the sum of £15-00.
28.3
Any team submitting a Match Report Form with missing or falsified signatures will be
construed as having played an ineligible player and will be charged and fined as per Rule
5.2 & 15.3.
28.4
The results of each match or any postponement on match days must be telephoned to the
League Secretary at the times prescribed by him/her. Any team failing to advise the League
Secretary of the results or postponements as outlined will be fined the sum
of £15-00.
29. ABANDONED MATCHES
29.1
In the event of a match being abandoned through causes beyond the control of either Club
i.e. Pitch conditions, weather conditions or other outside elements, the match will be
replayed on a date and time set by the League Secretary
29.2
Should a match be abandoned for reason other than in Rule 29.1 the following
procedure will be implemented.
If the offending team is winning or drawing then the match will be replayed on a date and
venue decide by the League Secretary Any such match re-arranged by the League Secretary
must take place using only players registered at the time of the offence but excluding
those subsequently transferred or de-registered. If the offending team is losing the
result will stand.
In cup competitions
any team causing a match to be abandoned will forfeit the tie
29.3
Any team causing a match to be abandoned will incur a fine not exceeding £100:00 in
addition in league matches the offending team will have 3 points deducted from their
league record. The League may defer any decision pending the outcome of any investigation
by the appropriate County Football Association.
30. RULES GOVERNING ALL CUP COMPETITIONS
30.1
Any player registered in accordance with Rules 11 and 12 shall be eligible to take part in
the Open Cup and the League Shield competitions subject to the following:
a) Any player having played in a Cup competition in one age group shall not be
eligible to play in the same competition in another age group.
b) Any player having played for one club in the League Shield or League cup is Cup
Tied and cannot play in the same competition for another club.
(As far as this Rule is concerned the League Cup and the League Shield are deemed to be
the same competition)
c) Any
player registered after the Quarter Final round has been played shall not be allowed to
play in the appropriate competition.
30.2
Any team playing ineligible, or suspended player(s) in a Cup Match will forfeit the game
to their opponents and a fine of £50-00 will be imposed, as per Rule 15.3
In addition if any of the above offences are committed in a Cup Final the opponents will
be declared the winners and trophies will be withheld from the offending team.
30.3
In all rounds of the Cup competitions if teams are drawing at the end of normal time,
extra time will be played as appropriate to that Division (Under 12s, 14s
and 16s ten minutes each way) Under 10s, Five minutes each
way)
Should one of the
team’s score a goal during the period of extra time the match will be declared
finished and the team, which has scored the goal declared the winner.
If extra time is unable to be played in a Cup Tie because of a late kick off or refusal of
one of the teams, then the offending team will be fined the sum of £20-00.
30.4
In Cup
Matches (excluding Cup Finals) if the teams are drawing after extra time then penalties
shall decide the winners. If there is still no result following 5 penalties taken
alternatively by each side, then penalties will continue in the same order until after
both teams have taken an equal number of penalties, one team has scored a goal more than
the other.
NB: Only the players who are on the pitch at the end of extra time may take penalties.
Each penalty kick must be taken by a different player and not until all eligible players
including goalkeepers have each taken a kick may a player of the same team take a second
kick.
30.5
In all Cup Finals if at the end of normal time the teams are drawing then extra time shall
be played as under Rule 30.3. At the end of extra time, if the teams are still drawing
then the Cup will be shared. Unless agreed with all parties before the match commences
rule 30:4 can be applied to determine a winner
30.6
In all Cup competitions 5 substitutes will be allowed in line with League Rule 22. Any
player whose name appears on the Match Report Form as a substitute but does not play shall
not be Cup-Tied in that competition.
30.7
The Management Committee will decide Cup Final venues and kick off times.
Once kick off times and grounds have been established for the Cup Finals there will be no
alteration, except where weather conditions may intervene.
30.8
In all Cup Matches except Finals the home team shall be responsible for providing and
paying of the ground and paying the Referee Fee (and assistant Referees where applicable)
Fees for Referees / Assistant referees will be shared equally between the competing Teams.
Referees / Assistant Referees will receive the agreed fees for officiating in Cup Finals.
In Cup Final replays if the same officials are appointed then payment will be made.
30.9
In Cup matches any Club offending as in Rule 25.1 and 25.2 will be fined £30-00 and
forfeit the match.
31. REFEREES
31.1
The Referees Secretary shall keep a list of Referees whose names have been approved by
the Management Committee. The Referees Secretary shall appoint all Referees and inform the
Divisional Secretaries of such appointments. In the event of a Referee not being able to
make his/her appointment he/she will notify the Referees Secretary who shall if possible
appoint another to take his/her place.
31.2
If a Referee has not been allocated to a match, or the allocated Referee is unavailable
then the home team Manager must contact the League Secretary for his advice. If either
team is subsequently able to secure a Referee then it is their duty [and common courtesy]
to inform the opposing team giving details of any connection the Referee may have with
their team or Club.
31.3
In the event of a Referee failing to present himself/herself to officiate in a match both
Managers shall agree to appoint someone to officiate for the duration of the match.
The normal powers and status afforded to a registered Referee shall be afforded to the
substitute Referee for the duration of the game and he/she shall be entitled to the
appropriate fee.
31.4
Once the services of a Referee have been agreed between both teams no more
correspondence will, be entered into regarding the Referees performance. If the appointed
Referee is officially registered with the County FA then any complaints should be
forwarded to the appropriated County FA.
31.5
The non-appearance of a Referee shall not be sufficient reason to cancel a match. Any
team doing so will be dealt with under Rule 25.2.
31.6
A referee having accepted an appointment and failing to present himself/herself for the
match without a satisfactory explanation may be taken off the Referees list and the facts
reported to the B.C.F.A and the Referees Secretary.
31.7
Referees
must inspect the Match Report Form prior to kick off and order matches to kick off at the
appointed time. They must report all late kick offs and inform Managers of offending teams
of their intentions.
31.8
Home team Manager must inform the Referee and the League Secretary if a fixture is to be
cancelled prior to being played.
31.9
Referees Fee (agreed at the AGM) is to be shared by both teams. It is the
responsibility of the home team to pay the Referee immediately after the match. If
an appointed Referee is in attendance and the match is not played for any reason then
he/she is entitled to 50% of his fee, to be shared by both teams.
31.10
Any home team failing to pay the Referee (and Assistant Referee(s) where appointed) after
a match or any away team failing to pay their share of such fees, will be fined the sum of
£10-00 in either case teams will still be liable for the outstanding fees owing to the
Official(s).
32. LEAGUE TROPHIES
32.1
All trophies must be returned to the league in a clean and undamaged condition by the
March meeting of each season. Failure to do so will result in a fine of
£25-00 being imposed on the offending Club and a further £5-00 per week that the
trophies remain outstanding.
32.2
The League Championship Shields and all Cups are accepted by the Clubs on condition and
understanding that in the event of LOSS and DAMAGE whilst in their custody,
the Club WILL BE LIABLE TO PAY THE FULL COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF SUCH TROPHIES.
32.3
It shall be the responsibility of the Clubs holding the TROPHIES to make adequate
arrangements to insure against LOSS or DAMAGE whilst in their custody.
32.4
16 trophies will be supplied by the League to Divisional Champions and Runners Up, and all
Cup Finalists. Any extra trophies required must be ordered through the Assistant General
Secretary or the trophy suppliers and paid for in advance.
33. FINES
Fines for contravention of League Rules will be issued by the Disciplinary
Secretary and sent to Club Secretaries.
33.2
Any Club failing to pay fines by the prescribed date (unless appealing as under Rule 35.1)
will be fined £10-00 and will have their fixtures suspended until all outstanding monies
have been paid.
34. PROTESTS
34.1
Where a protest concerns some aspects of the arrangements of play of a particular
fixture an appeal must be made to the Disciplinary Secretary by the Secretary of the
Club within seven days of the match having being completed. Together with the
appropriate fee
of £10-00.
34.2
Protests and complaints must contain the particulars upon which they are founded and
must be submitted to the Disciplinary Secretary. The protest fee of £10-00 may be
forfeited in part or whole following any investigation. The Disciplinary Committee shall
take into consideration all relevant information when deliberating on the complaint. Clubs
will be notified of the result of the investigation via the Disciplinary Secretary.
34.3
Any Club summoned to appear before the Disciplinary Committee and failing to do so will
incur a fine of £10-00.
35. APPEALS
35.1
Any Club or player fined by the League Disciplinary Committee without the benefit of a
hearing may appeal against the decision to the Disciplinary Secretary. Notice of such
appeal must be forthcoming from the Secretary of the Club within 7 days of the fine
being imposed. No appeal will be granted unless the fine has been paid and a
£10-00 appeal fee accompanies the letter.
35.2
Any Club or player is afforded the right to appeal to the B.C.F.A. against any decision
made by the League Management Committee. Such appeals should be made in writing in
duplicate and accompanied by the fee laid down in the Rules of the B.C.F.A. within 14 days
of the decision being conveyed to the Club or player. A copy of the appeal must be
delivered to the League Secretary C.W.G.F.L.
35.3
The investigation shall not be suspended pending the hearing of the appeal unless the
B.C.F.A. so order. The appealing Club or player may be ordered to pay the expenses of the
hearing of such appeal.
36. MISCONDUCT OF CLUBS OFFICIALS,
PLAYER OR SPECTATORS.
36.1
At the Annual General Meeting (or Special Meeting convened as in Rule 7) the Management
Committee, having given prior notice, may recommend the exclusion from further
participation in
The League, any Club or
team whose conduct has in their opinion being objectionable. A closed ballot shall conduct
voting on this point with a 2/3 majority of acceptance of the proposal upholding the
recommendation (abstentions to be null and void) A Club whose conduct is the subject of
the vote will be debarred from voting. Voting rights are one vote per registered team per
Club.
36.2
The League Secretary will have the authority
to recommend to the Management Committee censure, fines, or exclusion or any appropriate
corrective action required of any team for continued misconduct or disruptive behaviour
within their age group following proven formal protests (as defined in Rule 34.1) from at
least 25% of the member teams in any Division concerned.
Should the League Secretary recommend expulsion of any team, then at the AGM or a Special
Meeting convened as per Rule7, a closed ballot shall conduct voting on the matter with
2/3rds majority of acceptance of the proposal by all teams in the specified Division of
the appropriate age group upholding the recommendation (abstentions to be held null and
void). A team whose conduct is the subject of the vote will be debarred from voting.
Voting rights are one vote per registered team per Club.
36.3
Any team found guilty by their appropriate County FA of misconduct by Officials or
Spectators will be charged by the Central Warwickshire Girls Football League with bringing
the League into disrepute and be fined accordingly. In the case of persistent misconduct
the Central Warwickshire Girls Football League Committee may recommend at an EGM that the
Club concerned be expelled.
36.4
A Club Official or member found guilty of inducing or attempting to induce a player or
players of another Club or team to join them shall be liable to expulsion or such penalty
as the Annual General Meeting (or a Special Meeting) may decide and their Club shall be
liable to expulsion in accordance with Rule 36.1.
37. ALCOHOL
AT GROUNDS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE C.W.G.F.L….DRINKING OR SERVING OF ALCOHOL
WITHIN THE VINCINTY OF THE PLAYING AREA DURING THE MATCH IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN. ANY CLUB
FOUND GUILTY OF THIS OFFENCE WILL INCUR A FINE OF £100-00 AND BE WARNED AS TO THEIR
FUTURE CONDUCT.
NO EXCUSE WILL BE TOLERATED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES
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