Leicester and District Mutual Football League Handbook Season

Leicester and District
Mutual Football League
Handbook
Season 2013/2014
Website: www.leaguewebsite.co.uk/leicesterdistrictmutualleague/Home
CONTENTS
Officers and Committee
4
Directory of Clubs
5
Standard Code of Rules
17
Mini-Soccer: Meeting the needs of children
33
The Laws of Mini Soccer
34
Fixture Confirmations
45
Result Reporting
46
Referee Marking
47
RESPECT
48
Coach Development and Education
52
Useful Information
54
Fixture Schedule
56
The Leicester and District Mutual league recommends
MDH Teamwear for all your sporting needs
www.mdhteamwear.co.uk
THE LEICESTER AND DISTRICT MUTUAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
SEASON 2013/2014
LIFE MEMBERS
Mr Peter Barnsby
Mr Ray Barton
Mr Ivor Finn
Mr John Ward
Mr Ken West
OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN
Sean Anderson
07813 255298 [email protected]
SECRETARY & TREASURER
Sue Fraser
07538 550519 [email protected]
REGISTRATION SECRETARY
Sarah Heathcote
WELFARE OFFICER
Paula Grant
07827 818085 [email protected]
REFEREES SECRETARY
Sean Anderson
07813 255298 [email protected]
FIXTURES/RESULTS SECRETARY
Scott Fraser
07868 725795 [email protected]
[email protected]
COUNTY FA COUNCIL MEMBERS
Sean Anderson
Committees: Competitions, Referees and Representative
Sue Fraser
Committees: Development, Discipline and Sanctions
The league is affiliated to the Leicestershire & Rutland County Football Association
Holmes Park, Dog & Gun Lane, Whetstone, Leicester, LE8 6FA
www.leicestershirefa.com
-4-
LEICESTER AND DISTRICT MUTUAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
SEASON 2013/2014 - DIRECTORY OF CLUBS
AFC BARWELL
Secretary Steve Purkiss
01455 446687
07717 675546
[email protected]
88 Station Road, Earl Shilton, LE9 7GA
CWO
Paula Grant
07827 818085
[email protected]
Colours
Blue/Yellow Shirts, Blue Shorts
Grounds William Bradford Community Centre, Heath Lane, Earl Shilton
Dovecote Way, Barwell, LE9 8DX
Please note you need to confirm which ground your game is being played at.
ALLEXTON & NEW PARKS JUNIORS
Secretary Jamie Roberts
07896 146908
[email protected]
28 Dane St, West End, Leicester, LE3 5LR
CWO
Natalie Brennan
07807 306647
[email protected]
Colours
Black/White Striped Shirts, Black Shorts
Ground
New College Leicester, Glenfield Road, LE3 6DN
Please note ALL Under 7, Under 8 and Under 9 games will be played on 3G pitches.
Please ensure your players have appropriate footwear.
ANSTEY SWIFTS FC
Secretary Valerie Hayes
0116 236 5322
37 Charles Drive, Anstey, LE7 7BF
CWO
Tom Garner
07590 006767
Colours
White/Black Shirts, Black Shorts
Ground
Anstey Recreational Ground, Stadon Road, Anstey LE7 7AY
[email protected]
[email protected]
ASFORDBY FC
Secretary Claire Jones
01664 568312
07900 618292
[email protected]
18 Hunters Road, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1HE
CWO
Melanie Nickolls
07712 826543
[email protected]
Colours
Ground
Asfordby Amateurs Sports Ground, Hoby Road, Asfordby, LE14 3TL
AYLESTONE PARK FC
Secretary Andy Evans
01858 466088
07730 713500
71 Lubenham Hill, Market Harborough, LE16 9DG
CWO
Alison Samuels
07767 131930
Colours
Red Shirts and Shorts
Ground
Aylestone Park FC Sports Ground, Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6TG
BARDON HILL YOUTH
Secretary Norman White
01530 519390
112 Hermitage Road, Whitwick, LE67 5EG
CWO
Jo-Anne Wilson
01530 837892
Colours
Blue Shirts, Blue Shorts
Ground
Bardon Close, Coalville, LE67 4BS
[email protected]
[email protected]
07736 325300
[email protected]
07901 574443
[email protected]
-5-
BARLESTONE ST GILES YOUTH
Secretary Dennis Edge
01455 292501
19 Meadow Road, Barlestone, CV13 0JG
CWO
Donna Brotherhood
Colours
Orange Shirts, Black Shorts
Ground
Barton Road, Barlestone, CV13 0EP
07912 098457
[email protected]
07935 947101
[email protected]
BARROW TOWN YOUTH
Secretary Andy Glenn
01509 812436
07875 797211
[email protected]
71 Greedon Rise, Sileby, LE12 7TE
CWO
Andrea Wagg
01509 413122
07930 334451
[email protected]
Colours
Red/black/black
Ground
The Riverside, Barrow Road, Barrow-upon-Soar, Loughborough LE12 8XJ
BEAUMONT TOWN
Secretary Roz False
0116 251 1013
07828 178464
54 Oakwood Road, Leicester, LE4 0BD
CWO
Gary Lewin
07545 143015
Colours
White/Blue Shirts, Blue Shorts
Ground
Beaumont Park, Bennion Road, Beaumont Leys, Leicester
BIRSTALL UNITED JUNIORS
Secretary Jim Lennon
0116 221 6855
07880 946062
25 Allington Drive, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 4FD
CWO
Colours
White Shirts, Black Shorts
Ground
Meadow Lane, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 4FN
BLABY & WHETSTONE BOYS CLUB
Secretary Emma Gouldburn
07790 629973
2 Harlequin Way, Whetstone, LE8 6ZD
CWO
Michelle McLean
07732 333430
Colours
Navy Shirts, Navy Shorts
Ground
Blaby & Whetstone Boys Club, Warwick Road, Whetstone, LE8 6LW
BLABY BULLS
Secretary Ian Bannister
0116 278 6096
07814 392208
87 Lutterworth Road, Blaby, LE8 4DX
CWO
Helen Dalby
07752 287954
Colours
Red/Black Stripes
Ground
Oakfield Park, Hospital Lane, Blaby, LE8 4HR
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
BOROUGH ALLIANCE
Secretary Joanne Walters
0116 279 6465
07973 826242
[email protected]
19 Meadowbrook Road, Kibworth, LE8 0HU
CWO
Jane Haddon
07910 881198
[email protected]
Colours
Black/White Stripes
Ground
Symingtons Recreation Ground, St Marys Road, Market Harborough, LE16 7DS
-6-
BRAUNSTONE TRINITY
Secretary Paul Griebel
0116 289 6868
07718 260055
86 Lubbesthorpe Road, Leicester, LE3 2XE
CWO
Elizabeth Griebel
0116 289 6868
07912 449859
Colours
Black/Red Shirts, Black Shorts
Ground
Mossdale Meadows, Kingsway, Braunstone Town, LE3 2PP
CARIB SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB
Secretary Molly Scotland
Flat 3, 1 Yeoman Lane, Leicester, LE1 1AD
CWO
Rebecca Muzika
Colours
Yellow Shirts, Green Shorts
Ground
Victoria Park, London Road, LE1 7RY
07852 810639
CASTLE DONINGTON
Secretary Adrian Boyd
01332 391639
07976 386145
21 Tanyard Close, Castle Donington, DE74 2TS
CWO
Allan Christian
01332 811252
07720 688815
Colours
White/Black
Ground
Spital Park, Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2XG
COALVILLE TOWN
Secretary Neal Brown
07967 137385
17 Rowan Avenue, Coalville, LE67 4SR
CWO
Valerie Walford
01530 835719
07779 345494
Colours
Black/White Shirts, White Shorts
Ground
Owen Street Sports Ground, Coalville, LE67 3DA
COSBY UNITED YOUTH & JUNIOR
Secretary Darrell Townsend
0116 275 0244
3 Malvern Crescent, Cosby, LE9 1UX
CWO
Darrell Townsend
0116 275 0244
Colours
Black/White Stripes, Black Shorts
Ground
Victory Park, Park Road, Cosby, LE9 1RN
CROFT JUNIORS
Secretary Gavin Lepley
01455 457528
29 Candle Lane, Earl Shilton, LE9 7BL
CWO
Gavin Lepley
01455 457528
Colours
Green/Black or Blue
Ground
Winston Avenue, Croft, LE9 3GQ
CROPSTON RANGERS
Secretary Dean Lewin
10 Poppy Close, Coalville, LE67 4AX
CWO
Martin Stevenson
Colours
Red
Ground
Cropston Drive, Coalville, LE67 4WS
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
07941 301422
[email protected]
07941 301422
[email protected]
07545 590876
[email protected]
07545 590876
[email protected]
07920 408342
[email protected]
07891 966952
[email protected]
-7-
DESFORD YOUTH
Secretary Dave Goodwin
07905 279708
26 Avon Road, Braunstone, Leicester, LE3 3AA
CWO
Jenny Hobden
07801 101244
Colours
Navy Blue Shirts, Navy Blue Shorts
Ground
Bosworth College, Leicester Road, Desford, LE9 9JL
[email protected]
[email protected]
DUNTON & BROUGHTON RANGERS FC
Secretary Kate Measures
01455 287020
07717 755413
[email protected]
39 Cromford Way, Broughton Astley, LE9 6UT
CWO
Kate Measures
01455 287020
07717 755413
[email protected]
Colours
Red and Black
Ground
Thomas Estley Community College, Station Road, Broughton Astley, LE9 6PT
EAST GOSCOTE UNITED
Secretary Simon Riley
07903 378614
9 Wayfarer Drive, East Goscote, LE7 3QZ
CWO
Natalie Scarle
07977 260571
Colours
Yellow/Black
Ground
Jubilee Playing Fields, Long Furrow, East Goscote, LE7 3SU
[email protected]
Please park at the Industrial Estate or the Sports Pavillion.
NO CARS TO BE PARKED ON LONG FURROW OR HUNTSMANS DALE AT ANY TIME
EPWORTH FOREST JUNIORS
Secretary Rob French
07584 076985
7 Barons Court, Kirby Muxloe, LE9 2BU
CWO
Kev Pole
07801 547434
Colours
Blue/Black Shirts
Ground
Kings Drive Playing Fields, Leicester Forest East, LE3 3JB
FC BURBAGE
Secretary Jason Lee
01455 890762
07540 916074
15 De Montfort Road, Hinckley, LE10 1LW
CWO
Michelle Lawson
07855 610707
Colours
Red/Black Striped Shirts, Black Shorts
Ground
Sketchley Hill Farm Park, off Featherstone Drive, Burbage, LE10 2PP
FLECKNEY ATHLETIC JUNIORS
Secretary Charlie McKemey
0116 240 2184
07816 898643
46 Batchelor Road, Fleckney, LE8 8BE
CWO
Liz Martin
0116 240 3121
07833 960898
Colours
Yellow & Green
Ground
Recreation Ground, Leicester Road, Fleckney, LE8 8BG
FOOTBALL & FITNESS ACADEMY
Secretary Nadine Ledwith
07530 122738
479 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UG
CWO
Tom Cherry
07702 289867
Colours
Sky Blue
Ground
Brockington College, Blaby Rd, Enderby, LE19 4AQ
-8-
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
GLEN VILLA JUNIORS
Secretary Steven McCallister
0116 259 2795
07790 857288
30 Church Road, Great Glen, LE8 9FE
CWO
Richard Butterworth
0116 241 9914
07866 761982
Colours
Light Blue Shirt, Claret Shorts
Ground
Recreation Ground, Bindleys Lane, Great Glen, Leics
GLENFIELD UNITED
Secretary Matthew Elliott
0116 233 9325
07923 492325
25 Ledwell Drive, Glenfield, LE3 8BG
CWO
Adam Squires
0116 299 7372
07730 579328
Colours
Red/Black Shirts, Black Shorts
Ground
Glenfield Sports Ground, Gynsill Lane, Glenfield, LE7 7AG
GNG
Secretary
CWO
Colours
Ground
Heidi Chapman
0116 224 2526
07834 732074
11 Gregorys Close, Thorpe Astley, LE3 3TF
Kulwinder Singh Johal
07944 349102
Yellow Shirts, Blue Shorts
Aylestone Playing Fields, Braunstone Lane East, LE3 2FD
GREENTOWERS FC (Hinckley)
Secretary Amanda Coffey
CWO
Colours
Ground
07877 548887
Ant Littlejohns
01455 440043
07711 965119
Green/Black
GreenTowers, Richmond Park, Richmond Road, Hinckley, LE10 0DZ
GROBY JUNIORS
Secretary Mark Bond
0116 239 5909
07817 661250
1 Heathbrook Drive, Ratby, LE6 0XB
CWO
Emanda Kerr
0116 287 3942
07860 546828
Colours
Light Blue Shirts, Navy Shorts
Ground
Groby Community College, Ratby Road, Groby, LE6 0GG
HAMILTON YOUTH
Secretary Samuel Kumar
0116 266 7972
07415 941547
441 Melton Road, Leicester, LE4 7SJ
CWO
Colours
Red/Blue Shirts, Blue Shorts
Ground
Rushey Mead School, Melton Road, Leicester LE4 7AN
HARBOROUGH TOWN
Secretary Sue Konteh
07920 762513
Bowdens Park, Northampton Road, LE16 9HF
CWO
Elaine Pepler
07710 128220
Colours
Yellow/Black Shirts, Black Shorts
Ground
Bowdens Park, Northampton Road, LE16 9QP
-9-
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
HINCKLEY UNITED JUNIORS
Secretary Rob Spence
01455 445165
07921 611486
123 Priesthills Road, Hinckley, LE10 1AH
CWO
Rob Spence
07921 611486
Colours
Red/Blue Shirts, Blue Shorts
Ground
Greene King Stadium, Leicester Road, Hinckley, LE10 3DR
HOUGHTON RANGERS
Secretary Clive Spencer
0116 220 0377
07896 555197
62 Thurncourt Road, Leicester, LE5 2NF
CWO
Alan Liquorish
07860 267157
Colours
Black/Blue Striped Shirts, Black Shorts
Ground
Weir Lane Playing Field, Houghton, LE7 9GR
HUMBERSTONE RANGERS
Secretary Brian Austick
0116 241 4271
07546 446249
7 Station Road, Thurnby, Leicester, LE7 9PW
CWO
Brian Austick
0116 241 4271
07546 446249
Colours
Claret & Blue
Ground
Moorfields, Netherhall Estate, Leicester, LE5 1ND
IBSTOCK UNITED JUNIORS
Secretary Arthur Lakin
01530 264321
07515 752772
36 Victoria Road, Ibstock, LE67 6AA
CWO
Jane Read
01530 812914
07733 387754
Colours
Red/White Striped Shirts, Red Shorts
Ground
Ashby Road Playing Fields, Ibstock, LE67 6HA
KEGWORTH IMPS JUNIORS
Secretary Martin Hawksworth
01509 568793
07905 623978
89 Station Road, Kegworth, DE74 2FR
CWO
Martin Hawksworth
01509 568793
07905 623978
Colours
Claret & Sky Blue
Ground
Kegworth Imps, Moor Lane, Normanton on Soar, LE12 5HD
KIBWORTH & SMEETON JUNIORS
Secretary Ivor Seabrook
0116 279 1512
07801 144292
10 Springfield Crescent, Kibworth, LE8 0LH
CWO
Jonathan Parsons
0116 279 1116
07970 158069
Colours
Black/White
Ground
Fleckney Road, Kibworth, LE8 0HG
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
KINGSWAY RANGERS
Secretary Steve Hastings
0116 289 5860
07970 903486
[email protected]
12 Mossdale Road, Braunstone Town, LE3 2US
CWO
Lorraine Curotto
0116 233 9346
07885 839867
[email protected]
Colours
Orange/Black/Black
Ground
Mossdale Meadows, off Kingsway, Braunstone Town, Leicester, LE3 2PN
- 10 -
KIRBY MUXLOE '88 JUNIORS
Secretary John Dalton
0116 287 6263
07779 983510
[email protected]
8 Bowmans Way, Glenfield, LE3 8QZ
CWO
Vanessa Little
0116 239 0211
07921 358956
[email protected]
Colours
Yellow Shirts, Royal Blue Shorts
Grounds All U7s & U8s - Kirby Muxloe Sports Club, Ratby Lane, Kirby Muxloe, LE9 2AQ
All U9s & U10s - Recreation Park, Station Road, Kirby Muxloe, LE9 2EN
KNIGHTON PARK RANGERS
Secretary Parv Sodhi
07817 821996
8 Barton Close, Wigston, LE18 2JR
CWO
Gurprit Sahota
07736 073740
Colours
Orange Shirt and Shorts
Ground
Knighton Park (entrance on Brighton Avenue), Knighton, LE18 1JW
LEICESTER NIRVANA
Secretary Zak Hajat
07811 843136
92 Averil Road, Leicester, LE5 2DB
CWO
Zak Hajat
07811 843136
Colours
Red Shirts, Black Shorts, Away - Blue Shirts, Black Shorts
Ground
Hamilton Park, Sandhills Avenue, Leicester, LE5 1LU
LEICESTER PHOENIX
Secretary Chinua Nisbett
123 Davenport Road, Evington, LE5 6SE
CWO
Brendan Davis
Colours
Green/Red
Ground
Davenport Road Playing Field, Leicester
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
07961 828646
[email protected]
07943 286624
[email protected]
LOUGHBOROUGH DYNAMO JUNIORS
Secretary Richard McNamee
01509 646005
07818 004489
10 Byland Way, Loughborough, LE11 4FS
CWO
John Heathcote
01509 232095
07976 855926
Colours
Amber Shirts, Black Shorts
Ground
Charnwood College, Thorpe Hill, Loughborough, LE11 4SQ
LUTTERWORTH ATHLETIC YOUTH
Secretary Gavin Brindley
01455 557884
07734 078055
26 Pine Close, Lutterworth, LE17 4UT
CWO
Daniel Chechlacz
07725 858150
Colours
Green & White Hoops
Ground
Recreation Ground, Coventry Road, Lutterworth, LE17 4RB
LUTTERWORTH TOWN JUNIORS
Secretary Caroline Robinson
01455 208007
07720 528356
Mapletree House, Main Street, Leire, LE17 5EU
CWO
Kate Sandells
07789 631635
Colours
Orange/Black
Ground
Lutterworth College, Bitteswell Road, Lutterworth, LE17 4EN
- 11 -
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
MARKET BOSWORTH FC
Secretary John Denore
01455 290760
07919 925796
[email protected]
2 Sycamore Close, Barton in the Beans, Nuneaton CV13 0PT
CWO
Andy Baxter
01455 291857
07813 479554
[email protected]
Colours
Red and Black
Ground
Market Bosworth Sports & Social Ground, Wellsborough Road, Market Bosworth, CV13 6PD
MARKFIELD COLTS
Secretary Raymond Lockwood
01530 249685
07730 897557
216 Leicester Road, Markfield, LE67 9RF
CWO
Neal Chapman
07866 682537
Colours
White Shirts, Blue Shorts
Ground
South Charnwood High School, Broad Lane, Markfield, LE67 9TB
[email protected]
contact secretary
MELTON FOXES JUNIORS
Secretary Carol Lewis
01664 566023
07754 472283
[email protected]
103 Cranmere Road, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1TA
CWO
Graham Tarris
01664 563588
07977 430775
[email protected]
Colours
Black & Green
Ground
Mars Sports Ground, Saxby Road, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1BP
MOUNTSORREL JUNIORS FC
Secretary Mark Forknall
07899 912389
979 Loughborough Road, Rothley, LE7 7NJ
CWO
Tina Sherwood
07544 516882
Colours
Orange Shirts, Black Shorts
Ground
Halstead Road Playing Fields, Mountsorrel, LE12 7HF
[email protected]
MOWBRAY RANGERS
Secretary Simon Bailey
07966 920203
[email protected]
9 Chadwell Close, Asfordby, LE14 3TQ
CWO
Denise Knipe
07813 976672
[email protected]
Colours
Red/White Striped Shirts, Black Shorts
Ground
Asfordby Hill Playing Fields, Melton Road, Asfordby Hill, LE14 3QX
NARBOROUGH FOXES
Secretary Richard Gillatt
0116 284 8101
07881 501500
[email protected]
6 Canons Close, Narborough, LE19 3FL
CWO
Fabienne Preston
07967 152942
[email protected]
Colours
Red Shirts, Navy Shorts
Ground
The Recreation Ground, Leicester Road, (entrance under M1 flyover) Narborough, LE19 2AZ
NETHERHALL DIAMONDS
Secretary Michelle Jayes
0116 274 2007
07984 083388
[email protected]
109 Colchester Road, LE5 2DJ
CWO
Michelle Jayes
0116 274 2007
07984 083388
[email protected]
Colours
Navy Blue
Ground
Judgemeadow Community College, Marydene Drive, Evington, LE5 6HP
- 12 -
NORTH KILWORTH YOUTH
Secretary Sue Broome
07769 654126
[email protected]
Keepers Cottage, Shawell Lane, Cotesbach, LE17 4HR
CWO
Catheryn Coupland
07738 261890
[email protected]
Colours
Cherry Shirts, Black Shorts
Ground
South Kilworth Village Hall, Leys Crescent, South Kilworth, LE17 6DS
OADBY OWLS JUNIORS
Secretary Tony Stonestreet
0116 272 0993
07718 714682
[email protected]
27 Atherstone Close, Oadby, LE2 4SP
CWO
Ian Scott
07947 250566
[email protected]
Colours
Black/White Stripes, Black Shorts
Ground
Coombe Park, Coombe Rise, Oadby, LE2 5TU (entrance between houses 62 & 68)
QUENIBOROUGH JUNIOR FC
Secretary Chris Knight
0116 2337416
22 Castle Rise, Groby, LE6 0YF
CWO
Lee Snart
0116 276 8416
Colours
Red and Black
Ground
Rearsby Road, Queniborough, LE7 3DH
07729 133012
[email protected]
[email protected]
QUORN JUNIORS
Secretary Matthew Urch
0116 229 6042
07775 641306
8 Linkfield Road, Mountsorrel, LE12 7DL
CWO
Becky Godrich
01509 415870
07941 233317
Colours
White Shirts, Black Shorts, Away - Red Shirts, Black Shorts
Ground
Rawlins Community College, Sarson Street, Quorn, LE12 8DY
RATBY SPORTS JFC
Secretary Steve Munn
0116 2393580
07534 261777
95 Main Street, Ratby, LE6 0LN
CWO
Mandy Shilton
07541 988935
Colours
Red/Black Striped Shirts, Black Shorts
Ground
Ratby Sports Club, Desford Lane, Ratby, LE6 0LE
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
RAVENSTONE
Secretary Jenna Pegg
07527 307863
[email protected]
19 Swithland Rd, Coalville LE67 4JH
CWO
Lisa Kirkland
01530 813155
07827 931818
[email protected]
Colours
Navy Shirts/Shorts
Ground
Ravenstone Recreation Ground, Ravenslea Est, Ravenstone, LE67 2AW
RIVERSIDE UNITED JUNIORS
Secretary David Ward
0116 260 5498
07789 812820
[email protected]
11 Goodes Lane, Syston, LE7 2JL
CWO
Robbie Nixon
0116 269 7217
07889 994881
[email protected]
Colours
Blue Shirts with Red trim, Blue Shorts
Ground
Wreake Valley Community College, Parkstone Road, Syston LE7 1LY
- 13 -
ROTHLEY IMPS JUNIORS
Secretary Richard Reuben
0116 237 5324
07814 434418
[email protected]
67 Cross Lane, Mountsorrel, LE12 7BU
CWO
Andy Gale
07710 407487
[email protected]
Colours
Red/Black Shirts, Black Shorts
Ground
Island Pitches, 29 Fowke Street (opp Fowke St Playing Fields), Rothley, LE7 7PJ
ROYCE RANGERS
Secretary Lisa Butterfill
01572 770785
07792 124435
[email protected]
26 Plover Close, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6BE
CWO
Alison McKay
01572 759104
[email protected]
Colours
Red/Black Striped Shirts, Black Shorts - Away - White Shirts, Blue Shorts
Ground
The Showground, Barleythorpe Road, (entrance in Pillings Road), Oakham, LE15 6QJ
RUGBY TOWN JUNIORS
Secretary Damien Carroll
07803 747234
2 Dunsmore Avenue, Rugby, CV22 5HD
CWO
Ian Moore
07771 643385
CWO
Aileen Coburn
01788 330386
Colours
Tangerine/White
Ground
Rugby Town JFC, Kilsby Lane, Hillmorton, Rugby, CV21 4PN
SAFFRON DYNAMO
Secretary Bob King
01455 284270
07957 151630
14 Bramley Close, Broughton Astley, LE9 6QU
CWO
Bob King
01455 284270
07957 151630
Colours
Red/Black Shirts, Black Shorts
Ground
Cambridge Road, Whetstone, LE9 1SJ
SANTANA FC
Secretary Satish Sedani
0116 274 2179
07877 111163
9 Columbine Road, Leicester, LE5 1UG
CWO
Satish Sedani
0116 274 2179
07877 111163
Colours
Ground
Rushey Pavillion, Harrison Road, Leicester, LE4 7AA
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
SHEPSHED DYNAMO
Secretary Mick Wattam
01509 821007
07801 691712
[email protected]
75 Brick Kiln Lane, Shepshed, Loughborough, LE12 9EJ
CWO
Bill Vasey
07742 221838
[email protected]
Colours
Black/White Stripes/Black Shorts
Grounds U9 - Hind Leys College, Forest Street, Shepshed LE12 9DB
U8 & U10 - Newcroft Primary School, Trueway Drive, Shepshed LE12 9DU
SILEBY JUNIORS
Secretary Andrew Page
01509 814418
07795 625589
8 Marshall Avenue, Sileby, LE12 7QT
CWO
Tracey Noon
07792 060583
Colours
Blue/White
Ground
Memorial Park, Seagrave Road, Sileby, LE12 7TP
- 14 -
[email protected]
[email protected]
ST ANDREWS
Secretary Brett Wells
CWO
Colours
Ground
07809 769771
Barry Daniell
0116 283 5957
Black/White Shirts, Black Shorts
Canal Street, Aylestone, LE2 8LA
[email protected]
[email protected]
STOKE GOLDING
Secretary Martin Schaefer
01455 213191
07884 062270
[email protected]
10 Hinckley Road, Stoke Golding, Nuneaton, CV13 6DU
CWO
Adrian Gascoigne
01455 635434
07708 263376
[email protected]
Colours
White/Blue Shirts, White Shorts
Ground
Stoke Golding Recreation Ground, Hall Drive, Stoke Golding, CV13 1JG
STONEYGATE LIONS
Secretary Ranjit Lall
0116 271 8750
07944 722021
[email protected]
69 Fox Hollow, Oadby, LE2 4QY
CWO
Rafique Patel
07763 003028
[email protected]
Colours
Blue
Ground
Judgemeadow Community College, Marydene Drive, Evington, LE5 6HP
STUDS FC
Secretary
CWO
Colours
Ground
Wayne Gale
0116 289 8161
07890 426095
4 The Littlefare, Thorpe Astley, LE3 3TS
Tony Jackson
0116 298 3817
07762 336628
Royal Blue, - Away, Yellow Shirts, Blue Shorts
Winstanley Community College, Kingsway North, Braunstone, LE3 3BD
SYSTON TOWN JUNIORS
Secretary Clive Iliffe
0116 260 9081
07546 189872
11 Pine Drive, Syston, LE7 2PZ
CWO
Nicki Clark
0116 269 7158
Colours
Amber Shirts, Black Shorts
Ground
Memorial Playing Fields, Necton Street, Syston, LE7 1HF
THRINGSTONE JUNIORS FC
Secretary Tracey Piggot
01509 650574
128 Conway Drive, Shepshed, LE12 9PN
CWO
Amy Heath
01530 815349
Colours
Yellow/Blue
Ground
Homestead Road, Thringstone, LE67 8LL
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
07949 074972
[email protected]
07887 398658
[email protected]
THURMASTON MAGPIES JUNIORS
Secretary Chris Newcombe
07773 014727
36 Ferndale Road
CWO
Colours
Black/White - Away Orange
Ground
Elizabeth Park, Checkland Road, Thurmaston, LE4 8FH
- 15 -
[email protected]
WHETSTONE JUNIORS
Secretary Darren Carter
0116 348 1072
20b Southway, Blaby, LE8 4BB
CWO
Sue Franks
0116 319 1655
Colours
Red/Black striped Shirts, Black Shorts
Ground
Lutterworth Road, Whetstone, LE8 6NA
07986 432067
[email protected]
07821 536104
[email protected]
WIGSTON UNITED
Secretary Angela Bolley
0116 288 8516
07833 930998
142 Welford Road, Wigston, LE18 3SN
CWO
Kaye Ellul
07970 047768
Colours
Blue/Yellow
Ground
Welford Road Playing Fields, Welford Road, Wigston, LE18 2DW
[email protected]
[email protected]
WIGSTON YOUTH
Secretary Lisa Jordan
07929 616828
28 Clipston Gardens, Wigston, LE18 3UN
CWO
Steve Clare
0116 281 2112
07889 274865
Colours
Red Shirts, Navy Shorts
Ground
St John Fisher Academy School, Shenley Road, Wigston, LE18 3QL
[email protected]
[email protected]
TEAM DIRECTORY
The TEAM DIRECTORY is located on the website at
www.leaguewebsite.co.uk/leicesterdistrictmutualleague
Click on LEAGUE DOCUMENTS and select.
Changes to the TEAM DIRECTORY and to CLUB SECRETARY
and WELFARE OFFICERS information will be updated on a weekly
basis on the website.
Please check the website for up to date information before making
contact.
- 16 -
Leicester & District Mutual League
Rules 2013/2014 Season
NOMENCLATURE AND CONSTITUTION
1.
(A) This Competition shall be designated the Leicester and District Mutual Football League and shall consist
of not more than 100 clubs approved by the sanctioning authority.
The Competition will provide football in accordance with the agreed youth formats published under FA Rule
C4(A). This Competition will reproduce the relevant FA Rule in its handbook and on its website to ensure
clarity and compliance with Rule 8(B).
(B) 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 Leicestershire and
Rutland County Football Association. The area covered by the Competition Membership shall be
Leicestershire and the surrounding counties.
This Competition shall apply annually for sanction to the Leicestershire and Rutland County Football
Association and the constituent teams of Member Clubs may be grouped in divisions.
(C) Inclusivity and Non-discrimination
(i) This Competition and each Member Club must be committed to promoting inclusivity and to
eliminating all forms of discrimination
(ii) This Competition and each Member Club does not and must not [by its rules or regulations or] in any
manner whatsoever unlawfully discriminate against any person within the meaning and scope of the
Equality Act 2010 or any law, enactment, order or regulation relating to discrimination (whether by
age, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital status, race, nationality, ethnic origin,
colour, religion or belief, ability or disability or otherwise).
(iii) This Competition and each Member Club must make every effort to promote equality by treating
people fairly and with respect, by recognising that inequalities may exist, by taking steps to address
them and by providing access and opportunities for all members of the community, irrespective of
age, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital status, race, nationality, ethnic origin,
colour, religion or belief, ability or disability or otherwise.
(iv) Any alleged breach of the Equality Act 2010 legislation must be referred to the appropriate
sanctioning Association for investigation.
(D) This Competition wishes to become a designated Charter Standard League. Existing Member Clubs
have two years (until the end of the 2014-15 season) to achieve the Charter Standard club award or face
expulsion from the League. New Member Clubs have one year to achieve the Charter Standard club award.
The League has the right to refuse membership to a Club if it fails to demonstrate commitment to achieving
the award.
(E) 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 contribution of match officials, players and
spectators and ensures that they are treated with 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.
- 17 -
(F) 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.
ENTRY FEE, SUBSCRIPTION, DEPOSIT
2.
(A) Applications by Clubs for admission to this Competition must be made in writing to the Secretary and
must be accompanied by an Entry Fee of £25 per club which shall be returned in the event of non-election.
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.
(B) The Annual Subscription shall be £20 per Team playing Under 7, Under 8 and Under 9 Mini-Soccer and
th
£30 per Team playing Under 10 Mini-Soccer payable on or before the 30 April in each year.
(C) Each Club shall pay a Deposit of £0 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.
st
(E) Clubs must advise annually to the Secretary in writing by 1 September of its parent County Football
Association affiliation number for the forthcoming Season. 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.
OFFICERS
3.
The Officers of the Competition shall be determined by the Annual General Meeting and elected thereat.
(N.B. Auditors/Verifiers 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 any sub-committee 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 15th May 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 may 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 for
- 18 -
ratification. 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 sanctioning 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)
(ii)
(iii)
Accept or deny the charge
Submit in writing a case of mitigation, or
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) Three 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
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.
- 19 -
(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,U8 and U9 football may not, with the exception
of Rules 6, 10(A), 11(D), 14 and 19 fine clubs for breaches of League Rules.
(N) For those leagues defined under Rule 5(M) when a team fails to fulfil either a festival or development
fixture and pitch hire costs have been incurred, the Organising Competition will be empowered to order the
defaulting club to pay these costs and charge an administration fee of up to £10.
(O) 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 the end of June in each year. At this meeting
the following business shall be transacted provided that at least 25 members are present and entitled to
vote:(i)
(ii)
(iii)
To receive and confirm the Minutes of the preceding Annual General Meeting.
To consider any business arising therefrom.
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 Auditors.
(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.
(B) A copy of the duly audited Balance Sheet, Statement of Accounts and Agenda shall be forwarded to
each Club at least fourteen days prior to the meeting, and to the sanctioning County Football Association.
(C) A signed copy of the duly audited Balance Sheet and Statement of Accounts shall be sent to the
sanctioning 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. Fourteen 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 be demanded by at least 75% 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 £20.
(I) Officers and Management Committee members shall be entitled to attend and vote at an Annual General
Meeting.
- 20 -
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, A,_____ _____________of _________________________(Chairman) and
B________________________of
_________________________(Secretary)
of
the
_________________________________Football Club have been provided with a copy of the Rules and
Regulations of the ______________________Competition 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
__________________________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 with
the exception of those Players who are registered under Contract with the same Club who have a team
operating at Steps 1 to 6 of the National League System.
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 under the Elite Player
Performance Plan contained within Youth Development Rules will be permitted to play in this Competition.
Details of the Youth Development Rules are published on the FA web site.
(iii) While serving in any branch of Her Majesty’s Regular Forces, a player must first obtain the consent of his
Association Secretary before signing a registration form to play for a Club.
(B) A registered youth playing member of a Club is one who, being in all other respects eligible, has:(i) Provided a fully and correctly completed Competition registration form,
countersigned by his /her parent or guardian and by an Officer of the Club, and who has been registered
with the Registrations Secretary 4 days prior to playing and whose Player Registration Card has been
received by the Club prior to playing.
The registration document must be accompanied by a digital photograph of the player seeking
registration together with verification of the player’s date of birth. (see Player Registrations Guidance)
If a player’s age is required for registration purposes a Competition must accept an original birth
certificate or a photocopy. In cases where the birth certificate is not available a Competition is required to
accept a photocopy of the player’s passport or other official document issued by a Government Agency
attesting to the player’s date of birth.
The qualification dates for the competition shall be as follows:
st
Children who have attained the age of six but are under the age of (a) seven as at midnight on the 31
st
August in season 2013/14 (b) eight as at midnight on the 31 August in season 2014/15 may be permitted to
play in a match between sides with a maximum of five players and shall play according to the correct Laws
of The Game for that format.
- 21 -
st
Children who have attained the age of (a) seven as at midnight on the 31 August in season 2013/14 (b)
st
eight as at midnight on the 31 August in season 2014/15 may be permitted to play in a match between
sides with a maximum of seven players and shall play according to the correct Laws of the Game for that
format.
st
Children who have attained the age of nine but who are under the age of ten as at midnight on the 31
August in the playing season may be permitted to play in a match between sides with a maximum of seven
players and shall play according to the correct Laws of the Game for that format.
st
Children who have attained the age of ten but who are under the age of (a) eleven as at midnight on the 31
st
August in season 2013/14 (b) twelve as at midnight on the 31 August in season 2014/15 may be permitted
to play in a match between sides with a maximum of nine players and shall play according to the correct
Laws of the Game for that format.
st
Children who have attained the age of (a) eleven as at midnight on the 31 August in season 2013/14 (b)
st
twelve as at midnight on the 31 August in season 2014/15 may play in a match between sides with a
maximum of eleven players and shall play according to the correct Laws of the Game for that format.
st
Children who have attained the age of six as at midnight on the 31 August in a playing season may play
Futsal according to the Laws of the Game Futsal. The particular age ranges for such activity are subject to
amendment by The Football Association from time to time.
Notwithstanding the above qualification dates, this competition will operate on
SINGLE AGE YEAR GROUPS.
In season 2013/14, children shall not play, and shall not be permitted or encouraged to play, in a match
between sides of more than the following number of players, according to their age group:
Under 7
5v5 (including Futsal)
Under 8
7v7
Under 9
7v7
Under 10
7v7
Under 11
9v9
Under 12 – Under 18 11v11
In season 2014/15, children shall not play, and shall not be permitted or encouraged to play, in a match
between sides of more than the following number of players, according to their age group:
Under 7
5v5 (including Futsal)
Under 8
5v5
Under 9
7v7
Under 10
7v7
Under 11
9v9
Under 12
9v9
Under 13 – Under 18 11v11
st
Children permitted to play 11v11 but who are under the age of fifteen as at the 31 August in a playing
season shall not be permitted to play in a match where any other player is older or younger by two years or
more than that person.
The above qualification dates are subject to the provisions contained in FA Rule C.4(a) in its entirety.
(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) Registration forms shall be obtained from the Secretary.
- 22 -
(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 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 the power to accept the registration of any player subject to
the provisions of clauses (ii) and (iii) below.
(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 relevant County Football Association.
Undesirable conduct shall mean an incident of repeated proven misconduct, which may deter a participant
from being involved in this Competition. Application should be made to the parent County of the Club the
player is registered or intending to be registered with.
(iv) For a player who has previously had a registration removed in accordance with clause (iii) but has a
registration accepted at the expiry of exclusion will be considered to be under a probationary period of 12
months. Whilst under a probationary period, should the player commit a further act of proven misconduct
under the jurisdiction of the Competition, (excluding standard dismissals), the Competition would be
empowered to consider a further charge of bringing the Competition into disrepute.
(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. All decisions must include
the period of restriction. 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 for any team playing in this
Competition.)
(I) Subject to FA Rule C2(a) 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 Secretary accompanied by a fee
of £5. Such transfer shall be referred by the 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 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 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 4
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 the last
day of February except by special permission of the Management Committee.
- 23 -
(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.
Player Registration Cards must be provided for inspection, on request, by an opposing Team Manager or
League Official. Teams failing to comply may be fined £20 and/or otherwise dealt with at the discretion of the
Management Committee. Appointed Referees are NOT to be involved in the checking of registration cards.
In the event a Club has more than one team in an age group, each team must be clearly identifiable but not
st
nd
designated ‘A’ or ‘B’ or 1 or 2 . 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.
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) Not Applicable
(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.
(ii) In addition the team may have up to 3 further 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. This is not applicable
for under 17/18 football.
(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.
CLUB COLOURS. CLUB NAME
9.
(A) Every Club must register the colour of its shirts and shorts with the Secretary by 15 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 SEVEN days before the match.
If, in the opinion of the referee, two clubs have the same or similar colours, the AWAY 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 £20.
- 24 -
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.
(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 in
accordance with Football Association Rules. Original fixtures arranged by the Fixtures Secretary, or at a
st
meeting specially convened for that purpose, to be held no later than 1 July, must not be arranged for a
date later than seven days preceding the concluding date.
(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 and 9v9 football, the Laws 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 Competition and to order the Club concerned to play its fixtures on another ground.
Football Turf Pitches (3G Artificial Pitches) are allowed in this Competition providing they meet the required
performance standards and are listed on the FA’s Register of Football Turf Pitches. For clubs playing at Step
7 and below from season 2014/15, all Football Turf Pitches used must be on the FA’s register and must be
tested (by an accredited test institute) every three years and the results passed to The FA. The FA will give a
decision on the suitability for use and add the pitch to the Register.
The home Club is also responsible for advising participants of footwear requirements when confirming match
arrangements in accordance with Rule 10(D).
All matches shall have a duration as set out below unless a shorter time (not less than 30 minutes) 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.
Under 7, Under 8 and Under 9 development fixtures may be played in four quarters of 10 minutes
with the agreement of both teams.
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.
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 participating in an under 17 division or lower age group shall be permitted to play more than one
game or, in the event the competition allows the playing of a double-header, ie: two separate matches, 100
minutes per day in this Competition.
- 25 -
The times of kick-off shall be fixed at the AGM. Any Club failing to commence at the appointed time may be
fined a sum not exceeding £15 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.
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.



A size 3 ball will be used for age groups U7 to U9.
A size 4 ball will be used for age groups U10 to U14.
A size 5 ball will be used for all other age groups.
Goal nets must be used.
(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 parent 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).
(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 match officials and the Secretary of the opposing Club at
least seven clear days prior to the playing of the match. The away Club shall seek and acknowledge receipt
of such particulars.
Any Club failing to comply with this Rule shall be liable to a fine of £10.
(E) In the event of a Club playing in any match with less than 4 players (under 7) or 6 players (under 8,
under 9 and under 10) they may be fined £5 for each missing player. A minimum of 4 players (under 7) or 6
players (under 8, under 9 and under 10) will constitute a team for a Competition match.
(F) (i) (Under 10 only) 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.
Notwithstanding 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 with more than one team in the Competition shall always fulfil its fixture, within the Competition,
in the following order of precedence, where team precedence is applicable:- First Team, Reserve Team, A
Team. Clubs in breach of this requirement shall be fined a sum not exceeding £20 or otherwise dealt with by
the Management Committee.
(iii) Any Club unable to fulfil a fixture or where a fixture has been postponed for any reason must, without
delay, give notice to the Fixtures Secretary, the Competition Referees 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.
(iv) 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
SEVEN 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
- 26 -
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.
vi) The Management Committee shall review any match that has taken place where either or both teams
were under a suspension imposed upon them by the Association or Affiliated Association. In each case the
team that was under suspension would be dealt with in the same manner as if they had participated with
ineligible players in accordance with Rule 8(O) above. Where both teams were under suspension the game
must be declared null and void.
(G) A Club may at its discretion and in accordance with the Laws of the Game use 5 substitute players in
any match (under 7) or 7 substitute players in any match (under 8, under 9 and under 10) in this Competition
who may be selected from 5 (under 7) or 7 (under 8, under 9, under 10) players.
For 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.
For Youth Football – for teams in the under 18 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.
The referee shall be informed of the names of the substitutes not later than 15 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.
(H) The half time interval shall be of FIVE minutes duration, but it shall not exceed fifteen minutes. The half
time interval may only be altered with the consent of the referee.
(I) The Competition 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 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) (Under 10 only) The Fixtures Secretary must receive within TWO days of the date played, the result of
each Competition match in the prescribed manner. This must include the forename 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. Failure to do so will incur a fine of £10 and/or the Club being dealt with as the
Management Committee decide.
- 27 -
(B) Both Clubs shall notify the result of each match to the League via the Full-Time SMS System, by 6pm
on the day of the match. Clubs in default shall be fined £5.
(C) Not Applicable
(D) Leagues are permitted to collect but not to publish results for fixtures they organise for U7, U8 and U9
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 three points to be awarded for a win
and one 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 10 Competitions onwards.
In the event of two or more teams being equal on points team rankings may be decided by a deciding
match(es) played under conditions determined by the Management Committee.
(B) Not Applicable
(C) (Under 10 only) 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.
(D) Not Applicable
REFEREES
13.
(A) Registered Referees (and Assistant Referees where approved by the FA or County FA) for all Under 10
matches shall be appointed in a manner approved by the Management Committee and by the sanctioning
Association.
(B) In the event of the non-appearance of the appointed Referee or where the competition has been unable
to appoint a Referee, the Clubs shall agree upon a Referee. A Referee thus agreed upon shall, for that
game, have the full powers, status and authority of a registered Referee.
(C) Not Applicable
(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 arbitor and whose decision must be accepted unless the ground
is declared fit for play. In the event of a junior appointed referee, the decision to call a game off shall be
mutually agreed between the participating teams and the referee. If no agreement can be made the game
will be considered cancelled and the Management Committee will decide on action to be taken after
consulting all parties.
(E) Subject to any limits/provisions laid down by the sanctioning Association Match Officials appointed under
this Rule shall be paid a match fee of £15.
The Home Club shall pay the Officials their fees before the match.
(F) In the event of a match not being played because of circumstances over which the Clubs have no
control, the Match Official, if present, shall be entitled to half fee only. 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.
- 28 -
(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
fined 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.
(J) Not Applicable.
(K) Referees shall be supplied, each Season, with a copy of the Competition Rules free 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.
st
(A) After 31 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
st
Competition must notify the Secretary in writing by 31 March each Season or be liable to a fine not
exceeding £50.
(B) A Club shall not be allowed to withdraw any or all of its teams from the Competition after the
arrangement of fixtures for the following Season. Any Club infringing this Rule shall be liable to a fine not
exceeding £50 per team and shall also be liable for its share of any call which may be made under Rule
5(D).
(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 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 unincorporated 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.
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 SEVEN 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.
- 29 -
(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 £25. 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 FOURTEEN 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 £25 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 sanctioning Football Association, including a fee of
£25, 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 (⅔) 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) Any Club or Team failing to complete 75% of its fixtures in any season shall (unless the conditions are
beyond their control, or the accredited delegates present at the Annual General Meeting or a Special
General Meeting decide otherwise by a majority of two-thirds of the votes cast) be debarred from
membership the following season.
- 30 -
TROPHY:- LEGAL OWNERS, CONDITIONS OF TAKING OVER, AGREEMENT TO BE SIGNED.
AWARDS.
18.
A) The following agreement shall be signed on behalf of the winners of the Cup or Trophy:“We A_________________and B______________________, 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 Competition Secretary on
or before _____________________. 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.
(B) At the close of each Competition awards may/shall 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 seven 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 £20.
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 been given by the 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
th
Secretary by 30 April in each year. The proposals, together with any proposals by the Management
th
Committee, shall be circulated to the Clubs by 10 May and any amendments thereto shall be submitted to
th
the Secretary by 20 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 sanctioning Football Association fourteen days prior to the date of
the meeting.
FINANCE
21.
(A) The Management Committee shall determine with which bank or other financial
institution the funds of the Competition will be lodged.
(B) All expenditure shall be approved by the Management Committee. Cheques shall be signed by at least
two Officers nominated by the Management Committee.
- 31 -
st
(C) The financial year of the Competition will end on 31 March.
(D) The books, or a certified balance sheet, of a Competition shall be prepared and shall be audited annually
by some suitable person(s) who shall be appointed at the Annual General Meeting.
INSURANCE
22.
All Clubs must have public liability insurance cover of at least ten million pounds (£10,000,000).
DISSOLUTION
23
(A) Dissolution of the Competition shall be by resolution approved at a Special General Meeting by a
majority of three quarters of the members present and shall take effect from the date of the relevant Special
General Meeting.
(B) In the event of the dissolution of the Competition, the members of the Management Committee are
responsible for the winding up of the assets and liabilities of the Competition.
(C) The Management Committee shall deal with any surplus assets as follows:
(i) Any surplus assets, save for a Trophy or any other presentation, remaining after the discharge of the
debts and liabilities of the Competition shall be transferred only to another Competition or Affiliated
Association or The Football Association Benevolent Fund or to such other charitable or benevolent object in
the locality of the Competition as determined by resolution at or before the time of winding up, and approved
in writing by the sanctioning Association.
(ii) 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.
- 32 -
Mini-Soccer: Meeting the needs of children
The main theme throughout Mini-Soccer is to meet the needs of children. 11-a-side association football does not
meet these needs. Children need a modified game that fits their needs; too often children are modified to meet the
requirements of a game. Mini-Soccer modifies association football without losing the essence of the game.
Mini-Soccer is the appropriate introduction to football. All available research and observation shows that children will
have more fun and learn more playing a game with smaller teams and modified rules. Mini-Soccer is, therefore, a
game children can actually play rather than struggling to understand a game created for adults.
If children are to enjoy and take part in soccer they need to:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Feel success
Take an active part in the game
Learn to play as a team
Understand the Laws
Develop soccer skills
Be able to take part whatever their ability
Develop their fitness
Mini-Soccer sets out to meet those needs. It allows children to succeed and take part in something that is still
recognizably football.
Mini-Soccer recognises the fact that younger children perform better in smaller teams with simple Laws.
Mini-Soccer, however, is more than another version of five-or six-a-side football for the following reasons:
1. It recognises that children do not perform as adults and therefore its Laws, researched and piloted by The
Football Association, meet the needs of children.
2. It has all the features of ‘real’ football to children.
3. It doesn’t set unrealistic expectations. Many adults do not know what can be expected of children and so
emphasize the result at the expense of performance. Mini-Soccer helps by defining the targets for children
at different ages.
4. It sets a standard for behaviour on and off the pitch.
5. Mini-Soccer is for all children regardless of their ability. It is intended for girls and boys, and young
footballers with disabilities and learning difficulties.
In an age when so much of children’s leisure time is as organised as their study, Mini-Soccer offers something
special: a game that children can organise themselves! With relatively little instruction, children can play and enjoy a
game which is suitable for a wide ability range and gives everyone a chance to take part.
If you find this hard to believe, just set up a game with some children and WATCH!
Guidance for the Laws of Mini-Soccer
The Laws have been piloted and aim to be simple and as near to ‘real’ football as possible. The games require only
a ‘game-leader’ who is urged to be as flexible as possible with the youngest children.
The children will need the Laws explained to them as the game proceeds (e.g. handball, in/out of play).
It will also be necessary to demonstrate in certain instances how to re-start the game (e.g. throw-ins).
What can children expect from Adults?
Remember that children are often easily led, anxious to please and prone to over-enthusiasm, and so plenty of
praise and positive reinforcement is needed, especially with beginners.
Children find it hard to understand negative instructions and easier to understand positive reinforcement and this can
frequently mean playing down the result and playing up the performance. This reduces the child’s anxiety and
decreases their worry about failing. Remember that children do not mean to make mistakes; we should accept
mistakes as a necessary part of learning.
- 33 -
Make sure the players play by the Laws. The majority of children at these ages will not knowingly infringe the Laws
of the game. Finally, work with other adults, not against them, and by so doing reinforce positive attitudes among the
children.
Interference from the Touchline
Whilst the fun and friendly atmosphere created by Mini-Soccer should keep such instances to a minimum, there may
be situations where comments and abuse from adults, parents and managers is made from the touch line.
This could be directed at the referee, but also at the players.
What can be done?
Stay calm; do not get into disagreement; report the matter to relevant club or league officials; set a positive
responsible example.
Remember The FA’s RESPECT programme.
Referees – Mini-Soccer Game Leaders
The referee has an important role to play in Mini-Soccer. Carrying out their duties without favour, they should create
a playing environment which is fun for all those taking part. The referee should encourage fair play, fun, respect for
others, development of skills and team work, and understanding of the Laws of the game.
The Laws of the game should be a guide for the referee in Mini-Soccer with the spirit of the Laws being more
important than the letters of the law. Appreciation of the needs of the child is essential.
This information is taken from the FA Mini-Soccer Handbook which may be updated following the Youth
Development Review.
The FA Youth Development Review
The Leicester and District Mutual Football League is fully committed to the implementation of the Youth Development
Review and its ethos and aims. For further information please visit
Youth Leagues – Their Game
http://www.thefa.com/~/media/my-football-resources/youth-dev-review/youth-leagues-ydr-booklet.ashx
U7/U8 – Their Game
http://www.thefa.com/~/media/Files/PDF/St-Georges-Park/fa-learning/u7_u8_ydr.ashx
U9/U10 – Their Game
http://www.thefa.com/~/media/Files/PDF/St-Georges-Park/fa-learning/u9-u10-ydr.ashx
The FA Laws for Mini-Soccer
IMPORTANT NOTES
1. LAW 15 THROW-IN – U7/U8 players’ retain the option to roll-in rather than throw-in. It is the player’s choice.
2. LAW 16 GOAL KICK – now MANDATORY.
The FA has issued revised laws for mini-soccer based on the 5v5 and 7v7 formats for U7/U8 and U9/U10
respectively and these are outlined below. However, for Season 2013/14, in accordance with the phased
introduction of the 5v5 format from the Youth Development Review, U8 teams will still play the 7v7 format.
As a result, it is necessary to clarify the following points for U8 teams, playing 7v7, for Season 2013/14:
 LAW 1
Please refer to the grid on page 54
 LAW 3
Maximum number of players 7, minimum 6
 LAW 7
Duration of game – 2 halves of 20 minutes
- 34 -
The Football Association Laws for Mini-Soccer
This guide provides the Laws for Under 7 and Under 8 versions of the game, with
children playing a maximum of 5v5.
Please remember:
Under 7’s or Under 8’s are not permitted to play in leagues where results are
collected or published or winner trophies are presented, this is deemed to be
detrimental to the development of the player and the game and will not be
sanctioned.
From season 2013/14, Under 7’s and Under 8’s can play in a maximum of three
trophy events during the season, lasting a maximum of two weeks each. These are
short-term experiences helping children learn about winning and losing in an
appropriate environment. The winners of these events can be published and trophies
can be presented.
Except where other provision, in these Laws are made, the Laws of Association Football
apply. Each Law is numbered to correspond with the appropriate Law of the Game.
These Laws are mandatory unless special permission is granted by The Football
Association.
Law 1
Playing Area
Halfway Line
The field of play is divided into two halves by a halfway line. The centre mark is
indicated at the mid-point of the halfway line. This is also used as the retreat line
when restarting play with a goal kick.
Goal Size
The distance between the posts is 12ft and the distance between the lower edge of
the cross bar and the ground is 6ft.
Law 2
The Ball
•
•
The ball should be size 3 for U7 and U8
It should be safe and made of leather or another suitable material
Law 3
Number of Players
Under 7 and Under 8
Maximum number per team, including goalkeeper
5v5
The above table indicates the maximum number of players per team at that age
group. If the competition would like to have smaller numbers, e.g. 4v4 at U7 or U8,
this is allowed within this framework.
A match may not START if either team consists of fewer than four players. The
minimum number of players in a team required for a match to CONTINUE is also
four. Matches can begin with 5v4 but the importance and ethos of Mini-Soccer
should be upheld wherever possible and the development of the children should
come before the score line.
Players must play with and against players only from their own age range, as per
Football Association and Competition rules.
Each team must not have a squad greater than double the size of the team per age.
Any number of substitutes, without being named, may be used at any time with the
permission of the referee. A player who has been replaced may return to the playing
area as a substitute for another player.
All team members should receive equal playing time where possible, with a best
practice recommendation of at least 50% per player for each game.
Law 4
Playing Equipment
Players must wear shin guards and goalkeepers must wear a distinguishing playing
strip. Shin guards must be covered entirely by the socks.
Players must wear the appropriate clothing dependant on the weather.
Correct footwear must be worn for the surface of the pitch e.g. no metal studs on
artificial grass pitches.
Law 5
Referees
The Authority of the Referee
Each match is controlled by a referee who has full authority to enforce the Laws for
Mini-Soccer in connection with the match to which they have been appointed.
Furthermore, referees should also recognise their role is to facilitate learning of the
players, for example, allow young children to take a second attempt at a throw-in if
the first is not within the Laws.
Law 6
Assistant Referee
Assistant referees are not required.
Law 7
Duration of the Game
In any one day, no player shall play more than 40 minutes. It is the responsibility of
the parent/carer or organisation to ensure the child does not exceed this. Each
league/competition will determine its own playing time within the maximum time
permitted however the maximum duration will be two halves of 20 minutes.
It is permitted during development matches that the periods of play can be split into
equal quarters.
The half time interval must not exceed 5 minutes.
Please refer to the Standard Code of Rules for Youth Competitions.
Law 8
Start and Restart of Play
Procedure
A kick-off is taken at the centre of the playing area to start the game and after a goal
has been scored.
Opponents must be 5 yards away from the ball and in their own half of the field. The
ball must be played forward. In Mini-Soccer a goal cannot be scored directly from a
start or restart of play.
Special Circumstances
A dropped ball to restart the match, after play has been temporarily stopped inside
the penalty area, takes place on the penalty area line parallel to the goal line at the
point nearest to where the ball was located when the play stopped. No goal can be
scored direct from a dropped ball.
Law 9
Ball In and Out of Play
Normal rules apply, as per Laws of Association Football.
Law 10
Method of Scoring
Normal rules apply, as per Laws of Association Football.
Law 11
Offside
There is no offside.
Law 12
Fouls and Misconduct
Normal rules apply, as per Laws of Association Football.
However, in Mini-Soccer all free kicks are direct.
A free kick is awarded to the opposing team if the goalkeeper:
• Takes more than 6 seconds to release the ball from his/her hands
• Touches the ball again with his/her hands after it has been released from his/her
possession and has not touched any other player
• Touches the ball with his/her hands after it has been deliberately kicked to him/her
by a team mate
• Touches the ball with his/her hands after he/she has received it directly from a
throw in taken by a team mate
For all these offences, the free kick should be taken from the penalty area line,
parallel with the goal line, at the nearest point to the offence.
Law 13
Free Kicks
For all free kicks opponents must be 5 yards from the ball.
Law 14
Penalty Kicks
Normal rules apply, as per Laws of Association Football.
Position of the Ball and the Players
All players except the defending goalkeeper and kicker must be outside the penalty
area and at least 5 yards from the penalty mark.
The ball must be kicked forward.
Law 15
Throw-in
Normal rules apply, as per Laws of Association Football.
Optional 2012/13 - In addition, U7 and U8 children are permitted to roll the ball
underarm with one or both hands into the field of play.
The role of the referee is to also allow young players to learn the game. This may
involve letting players take throw-ins again, if incorrect technique is used. The
referee should ensure the same player attempts a second time, with guidance and
help from the match official.
Law 16
Goal Kick
Procedure
A player of the defending team kicks the ball from any point within the penalty area.
Optional 2012/13 - Opponents must retreat to their own half until the ball is in play.
The defending team does not have to wait for the opposition to retreat and has the
option to restart the game before should they choose to.
The ball is in play when it is kicked directly out the penalty area.
Law 17
Corner Kicks
The opposing players must remain at least 5yards from the ball until it is in play.
The kicker may not touch the ball again until it has touched another player. If he/she
does, a free kick is awarded against them.
The ball is in play immediately when it enters the field of play.
The Football Association Laws for Mini-Soccer
This guide provides the Laws for Under 9 and Under 10 versions of the game, with
children playing a maximum of 7v7.
Please remember:
a) From season 2013/14 Under 9’s are not permitted to play in leagues where
results are collected or published or winner trophies are presented, this is
deemed to be detrimental to the development of the player and the game and
will not be sanctioned.
b) Under 9’s can play in a maximum of three trophy events during the season,
lasting a maximum of four weeks each. These are short-term experiences
helping children learn about winning and losing in an appropriate
environment. The winners of these events can be published and trophies can
be presented.
From season 2014/15 the above two paragraphs a) and b) will refer to U10’s also –
no league tables to be published and the option of three trophy events over a
maximum of four weeks, spread during the season.
Except where other provision, in these Laws are made, the Laws of Association Football
apply. Each Law is numbered to correspond with the appropriate Law of the Game.
These Laws are mandatory unless special permission is granted by The Football
Association.
Law 1
Playing Area
Halfway Line
The field of play is divided into two halves by a halfway line. The centre mark is
indicated at the mid-point of the halfway line. This is also used as the retreat line
when restarting play with a goal kick.
Goal Size
The distance between the posts is 12ft and the distance between the lower edge of
the cross bar and the ground is 6ft.
Law 2
The Ball
•
•
•
The ball should be size 3 for U9
The ball should be size 4 for U10
It should be safe and made of leather or another suitable material
Law 3
Number of Players
Under 9 and Under 10
Maximum number per team, including goalkeeper
7v7
The above table indicates the maximum number of players per team at that age
group. If the competition would like to have smaller numbers, e.g. 4v4 at U9 or U10,
this is allowed within this framework.
A match may not START if either team consists of fewer than five players. The
minimum number of players in a team required for a match to CONTINUE is also
five. Matches can begin with 7v6 but the importance and ethos of Mini-Soccer should
be upheld wherever possible and the development of the children should come
before the score line.
Players must play with and against players only from their own age range, as per
Football Association and Competition rules.
Each team must not have a squad greater than double the size of the team per age.
Any number of substitutes, without being named, may be used at any time with the
permission of the referee. A player who has been replaced may return to the playing
area as a substitute for another player.
All team members should receive equal playing time where possible, with a best
practice recommendation of at least 50% per player for each game.
Law 4
Playing Equipment
Players must wear shin guards and goalkeepers must wear a distinguishing playing
strip. Shin guards must be covered entirely by the socks.
Players must wear the appropriate clothing dependant on the weather.
Correct footwear must be worn for the surface of the pitch e.g. no metal studs on
artificial grass pitches.
Law 5
Referees
The Authority of the Referee
Each match is controlled by a referee who has full authority to enforce the Laws for
Mini-Soccer in connection with the match to which they have been appointed.
Furthermore, referees should also recognise their role is to facilitate learning of the
players, for example, allow young children to take a second attempt at a throw-in if
the first is not within the Laws.
Law 6
Assistant Referee
Assistant referees are not required.
Law 7
Duration of the Game
In any one day, no player shall play more than 60 minutes. It is the responsibility of
the parent/carer or organisation to ensure the child does not exceed this. Each
league/competition will determine its own playing time within the maximum time
permitted however the maximum duration will be two halves of 25 minutes.
It is permitted during development matches that the periods of play can be split into
equal quarters.
The half time interval must not exceed 5 minutes.
Please refer to the Standard Code of Rules for Youth Competitions.
Law 8
Start and Restart of Play
Procedure
A kick-off is taken at the centre of the playing area to start the game and after a goal
has been scored.
Opponents must be 5 yards away from the ball and in their own half of the field. The
ball must be played forward. In Mini-Soccer a goal cannot be scored directly from a
start or restart of play.
Special Circumstances
A dropped ball to restart the match, after play has been temporarily stopped inside
the penalty area, takes place on the penalty area line parallel to the goal line at the
point nearest to where the ball was located when the play stopped. No goal can be
scored direct from a dropped ball.
Law 9
Ball In and Out of Play
Normal rules apply, as per Laws of Association Football.
Law 10
Method of Scoring
Normal rules apply, as per Laws of Association Football.
Law 11
Offside
There is no offside.
Law 12
Fouls and Misconduct
Normal rules apply, as per Laws of Association Football.
However, in Mini-Soccer all free kicks are direct.
A free kick is awarded to the opposing team if the goalkeeper:
• Takes more than 6 seconds to release the ball from his/her hands
• Touches the ball again with his/her hands after it has been released from his/her
possession and has not touched any other player
• Touches the ball with his/her hands after it has been deliberately kicked to him/her
by a team mate
• Touches the ball with his/her hands after he/she has received it directly from a
throw in taken by a team mate
For all these offences, the free kick should be taken from the penalty area line,
parallel with the goal line, at the nearest point to the offence.
Law 13
Free Kicks
For all free kicks opponents must be 5 yards from the ball.
Law 14
Penalty Kicks
Normal rules apply, as per Laws of Association Football.
Position of the Ball and the Players
All players except the defending goalkeeper and kicker must be outside the penalty
area and at least 5 yards from the penalty mark.
The ball must be kicked forward.
Law 15
Throw-in
Normal rules apply, as per Laws of Association Football.
The role of the referee is to also allow young players to learn the game. This may
involve letting players take throw-ins again, if incorrect technique is used. The
referee should ensure the same player attempts a second time, with guidance and
help from the match official.
Law 16
Goal Kick
Procedure
A player of the defending team kicks the ball from any point within the penalty area.
Optional 2012/13 - Opponents must retreat to their own half until the ball is in play.
The defending team does not have to wait for the opposition to retreat and has the
option to restart the game before should they choose to.
The ball is in play when it is kicked directly out the penalty area.
Law 17
Corner Kicks
The opposing players must remain at least 5yards from the ball until it is in play.
The kicker may not touch the ball again until it has touched another player. If he/she
does, a free kick is awarded against them.
FIXTURE CONFIRMATION AND MATCHDAY REQUIREMENTS
AT LEAST 7
DAYS
PRIOR TO THE
MATCH
3 OR 4 DAYS
BEFORE THE
MATCH
The HOME club must notify the visiting club at least 7 days before the scheduled date of
the match.
If notification is by telephone ensure you speak directly to a responsible member of the
visiting club. Email confirmation is acceptable and would ensure that there is a record in
cases of dispute. Ensure that colours and kick off times are fully understood by the
visitors and agreed between the clubs. Make sure you are communicating with the
correct team if a club has more than one team entered in the League at the same age.
Both clubs - contact your opponents in advance of the scheduled match to confirm the
arrangements, checking on the venue, kick-off time and colours and that they are still
available to play. If you or your opponents have more than one team in the age group
ensure you and they are talking about the same team.
UNDER 10’s – HOME team to contact the appointed referee to confirm arrangements:
venue, kick off time etc. by Thursday at the latest.
ON THE DAY
BEFORE K.O.
Ensure you have available well before kick-off time :- players' kit, goals, nets, corner
flags, footballs, whistle, watch, coin, note-book and pen, players' registration cards, firstaid kit.
Ensure you check the pitch and goalposts and that you have a designated area for
spectators. (Respect).
Where there is no League appointed referee, the HOME club should provide a suitable
person to officiate.
Pay LEAGUE APPOINTED referee £15 - CASH
Please note, all teams are required to produce a full set of player registrations cards for
inspection by the opposition or a league official if requested to do so. Failure to comply
may result in a fine being applied under Rule 8(k)
Conduct the Respect handshake. (Optional)
AFTER THE
MATCH
Offer three cheers to the opposing team and handshakes to the opposing team.
CONFIRM THE RESULT WITH YOUR OPPOSTITION and REFEREE
Text the result (including postponements) to the Full-Time website. The registered ‘team
mobile’ will receive a text message reminder prior to kick off.
DEADLINE 6PM ON THE DAY OF THE MATCH
BOTH TEAMS MUST TEXT THE RESULT – INCLUDING POSTPONEMENTS
UNDER 10’s - Complete the online scorecard on Full-Time
DEADLINE 6PM THE DAY FOLLOWING THE MATCH
Results and League tables will be updated by MONDAY evening
- 45 -
RESULT REPORTING
How to Submit SMS results
Teams are required to report the scores of games using the SMS message system
provided by the Football Association, as part of their "Full-Time" league administration package.
For each team, a mobile number has been registered in accordance with the information submitted on the
Team registration form. Should you wish a different person and/or number to be used please ask your
club secretary to email the appropriate information to [email protected] at least 48 hours before
the next scheduled game to enable processing.
Before, or during each game, the FA system will send an SMS Text Message to each registered mobile
number, reminding you to send in the result of the game. After the game, both home and away clubs
should report the score by replying to their message giving the score for the game, home team first,
away team second, and separated by a hyphen.
For example:SYSTEM SENDS –
FULL-TIME @TheFA CHE1 v MNU1 K.O. SUN 21 SEP 2012 14:00. Submit your result after the
match as: H-A
To report a 2-1 win to the home side BOTH TEAMS should simply reply: 2-1
If you are registered to send in results for more than one team, the text will include a team code, which
you need to add after the result so that Full-Time can identify which team is being reported.
E.G. FULL-TIME @TheFA CHE1 v MNU1 K.O. SUN 21 SEP 2008 14:00. Submit your result after the
match as: H-A CHE1 (note the CHE1 team code at the end) and the reply would be, 2-1 CHE1.
It is important to note you should not add other information or Full-Time will not accept your result
message and a fine may be incurred. The text must be sent from the registered mobile (as Full-Time
identifies you by the mobile number it has been given).
Full-Time allows you to report postponements (P-P) and abandonments (A-A), again with a team code as
applicable.
Hints and Tips
If you are having problems with sending in results, please check the following: If Full-Time asks for a team code, make sure it’s included.
 Make sure you give the correct team code (if one is required) after the scores.
 Make sure you give the home score first, away score second.
 Tell the league if you change your mobile number!
 Tell the league if a fixture is incorrect on Full-Time before the game is played.
 Remember the SMS score is processed by a computer, so the format needs to be correct.
 If the text you receive does NOT have a code at the end, you do not need to add one!
How to Submit Online Team Sheet – Under 10s ONLY
Team Administrators will receive a username and password. These will be assigned by the League
Secretary and gives limited access to Full-Time. This will be restricted to the submission of your Team
Sheet, the referees mark, and Respect marks.
The Team Administrators guide can be found at
http://resources.thefa.com/images/ftimages/data/league5628447/88030.pdf
- 46 -
GUIDE TO MARKING REFEREES
PLEASE NOTE THIS ONLY APPLIES TO REFEREES APPOINTED BY THE LEAGUE
The mark awarded by a club must be based on the Referee's OVERALL performance, focusing on
“Control and Decision Making” and “Communication and Player Management”.
It is most important that the mark is awarded fairly and not based on isolated incidents 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.
86-100
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
76-85
The referee demonstrated accurate decision making and controlled the
game well using management and communication skills effectively to
contribute positively to the game
61-75
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
Notes




Club Officials should use the full range of marks within each category to help distinguish between
different performance levels. eg. In the 85-76 category a mark of 84 indicates a better performance
than a mark of 77
While some Referees may have below average performances, there will usually be some positive
aspects of their performance, so extremely low marks should be very rare
When club officials are marking a referee they should look at the game as a whole and not at
isolated decisions. The result of the match should not influence the mark and disciplinary action
should be judged objectively (although at under 10's disciplinary action would be very rare)
When a mark of 60 or below is awarded a written explanation MUST be forwarded to the referees
secretary within 5 days of the game being played. Reports should be factual explaining specifically
why a low score has been awarded. These reports can then be used to assist in the development
of the referee
Final Thoughts



Always try to be objective when marking. You may not obtain the most objective view by marking
immediately after the game.
Judge the performance of the whole game. Don't be too influenced by one particular incident.
Don't mark the referee down unfairly because you team was unlucky and lost the game or some
disciplinary action was taken against your players.
GOALPOST SAFETY
Please refer to the guideline on the FA website
http://www.thefa.com/News/my-football/facilities/2011/nov/GoalPostSafety
- 47 -
The Leicester & District Mutual Football League is fully committed to
The FA RESPECT Programme.
All clubs, teams, managers, players, supporters and parents are required to
adhere to the relevant RESPECT Codes of Conduct.
RESPECT – A Message from the Leicestershire and Rutland County FA
The Leicester & District Mutual Football League has a long established history for providing an
introduction to football for the youngest of players across our county. Given that this may be the first
experience of playing organised football that both the adults and children involved may have, there is the
need to ensure the right habits and practices are formed from the start. The Leicestershire & Rutland
County Football Association (LRCFA) are proud to work in partnership with the League to help clubs,
coaches, players and parents to promote safe, enjoyable and child-centred approaches to the game.
Both great opportunity and responsibility lie with those adults who undertake the task of introducing
football to young children, particularly at an age where children are forming beliefs about themselves and
the world around them that will stay with them for the rest of their lives. Football has the power to provide
a great environment for children to learn and develop new skills to take into other areas of their life as they
grow. What children will learn from football is shaped by the environment created for them by the adults
surrounding them. A relaxed atmosphere of enjoyment, support and a focus on development will allow a
child to mature as a person and advance their skills in a positive manner to reach their potential. Many
such examples exist at clubs across our county, and the work of those dedicated volunteers involved
helps to make football a valid part of our community.
Sadly however, examples do exist where children’s football occurs not to serve the needs of the young
people, but for the benefit of the adults involved. An emphasis on results over fun and development can
often take away what attracts children to playing football, and this can often be expressed as a
‘pressurised’ environment for the children involved. In such environments children can become fearful to
try new things and less motivated in challenging situations, neither of which help a child to develop as a
footballer, or as a person.
On behalf of the Leicestershire & Rutland County FA we would like to urge all clubs, coaches, volunteers
and parents to ensure that they do everything they can to create a child-centred environment for their
young footballers. For those clubs who may lack the experience or the knowledge to ensure the
environment they create is conducive to child development, please do not hesitate to seek the advice and
support you need from the LRCFA.
Please support and endorse the RESPECT programme promoted by the FA and ensure that childcentred, enjoyable environments are created for children of all ages to play football in.
- 48 -
Respect Code of Conduct
Coaches, Team Managers
and Club Officials
We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game.
•Ensure all parents/carers of all players under the age of 18 understand these expectations
•Never engage in or tolerate any form of bullying
•Develop mutual trust and respect with every player to build their self-esteem
In The FA’s survey of 37,000 grassroots participants, behaviour was the biggest concern in the game. This included the abuse of match officials and the unacceptable behaviour of over competitive parents, spectators and coaches on the sideline.
•Encourage each player to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance
Play your part and observe The Football Association’s Respect Code of Conduct in •Ensure all activities I organise are appropriate for the players’ ability level, age and maturity
everything you do.
•Co-operate fully with others in football (e.g. On and off the field, I will:
officials, doctors, physiotherapists, welfare officers) for each player’s best interests.
•Show respect to others involved in the game including match officials, opposition I understand that if I do not follow the Code, players, coaches, managers, officials and any/all of the following actions may be taken spectators
by my club, County FA, league or The FA:
•Adhere to the laws and spirit of the game
•Required to meet with the club, league or •Promote Fair Play and high standards of County Welfare Officer
behaviour
•Always respect the match official’s decision •Required to meet with the club committee
•Monitored by another club coach
•Never enter the field of play without the referee’s permission
•Required to attend an FA education course
•Never engage in public criticism of the •Suspended by the club from attending match officials
matches
•Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, •Suspended or fined by the County FA
insulting or abusive language or behaviour.
•Required to leave or be sacked by the club.
When working with players, I will:
•Place the well-being, safety and enjoyment In addition:
of each player above everything, including •My FACA (FA Coaches Association) winning
membership may be withdrawn.
•Explain exactly what I expect of players and what they can expect from me
TheFA.com/Respect
Respect Code of Conduct
Spectators and Parents/Carers
We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game
This club is supporting The FA’s Respect programme to ensure football can be enjoyed in a safe, positive environment.
I understand that if I do not follow the
Code, any/all of the following actions may
be taken by my club, County FA, league or
The FA:
I may be:
Remember children’s football is a time for •Issued with a verbal warning from a club or them to develop their technical, physical, league official
tactical and social skills. Winning isn’t •Required to meet with the club, league or everything.
County FA Welfare Officer
Play your part and observe The FA’s Respect Code of Conduct for spectators •Required to meet with the club committee and parents/carers at all times.
•Obliged to undertake an FA education course
I will:
•Obliged to leave the match venue by the club
•Remember that children play for FUN
•Requested by the club not to attend future games
•Applaud effort and good play as well as success
•Always respect the match officials’ decisions
•Suspended or have my club membership removed
•Required to leave the club along with any dependents.
•Remain outside the field of play and within the Designated Spectators’ Area (where In addition:
provided)
•Let the coach do their job and not confuse •The FA/County FA could impose a fine and/
or suspension on the club.
the players by telling them what to do
•Encourage the players to respect the opposition, referee and match officials
•Avoid criticising a player for making a mistake – mistakes are part of learning
•Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting, or abusive language or behaviour.
TheFA.com/Respect
Respect Code of Conduct
Young Players
We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game.
As a player, you have a big part to play. That’s why The FA is asking every player to follow a Respect Code of Conduct.
When playing football, I will:
I understand that if I do not follow the Code,
any/all of the following actions may be
taken by my club, County FA or The FA:
I may:
•Be required to apologise to my team-mates, the other team, referee or team manager
•Always play to the best of my ability
•Receive a formal warning from the coach or the club committee
•Play fairly – I won’t cheat, complain
or waste time
•Be dropped or substituted
•Respect my team-mates, the other team,
the referee or my coach/manager
•Be required to leave the club.
•Play by the rules, as directed by
the referee
•Shake hands with the other team and referee at the end of the game
•Listen and respond to what my coach/
team manager tells me
•Talk to someone I trust or the club welfare officer if I’m unhappy about anything at my club.
TheFA.com/Respect
•Be suspended from training
In addition:
•My club, County FA or The FA may make my parent or carer aware of any infringements of the Code of Conduct
•The FA/County FA could impose a fine and suspension against my club.
- 52 COACH EDUCATION and DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
The League has committed to support member clubs in the provision of high quality coaching for the development of young players in their teams by offering
a subsidised coaching and skills programme in collaboration with Leicestershire & Rutland County FA. During the Season 2013/14 the following
courses/skills sessions are available:
Full Cost
Youth Award Module 1
£120
Discounted
Cost to
Clubs
£35
FA Level 1 ACF
£156
£50
FA Skills Sessions *
Free
na
Mutual League Fixtures
Sat
Places
Available
Venue
Sun
Mon
Thurs
Sat
Sun
Mon
Sat
Sun
Sun
Sun
Sun
Booking Priorities
23-Nov 24-Nov 25-Nov 28-Nov 30-Nov 01-Dec 02-Dec 07-Dec 08-Dec 19-Jan 26-Jan 02-Feb
32
Open
Judgemeadow
U8 & U9
Booking
Community
only to 4
from 5
College, LE5 6HP October
October
48
Open
Judgemeadow
U7 only
Booking
Community
to 5
from 5
College, LE5 6HP October
October
9:00 4:30
9:00 4:30
9:00 4:30
6:30 9:30
6:30 9:30
8:30 5:00
8:30 5:00
6:30 9:30
9:00 4:30
8:30 5:00
Judgemeadow
Community
College, LE5 6HP
U7 Lge
U10
Lge
U10
Lge
U10 CC
U8 &
U9
U7
U10
U10
U10
U10 CC
PLEASE NOTE: These courses are NOT available to be booked online through the County FA website. A separate booking procedure will be notified in due
course.
Course Content:
FA Level 1 ACF
Youth Award Module 1
http://www.leicestershirefa.com/coach/level-1-coaching-course
http://eventspace.thefa.com/leicestershirefa/participant/arrangement.aspx?id=75910#regform
The FA Tesco Skills programme
The FA Tesco Skills is a unique football coaching programme that gives 5-11s the
opportunity to get active, learn new football skills and enjoy the game. We’ve been
providing high quality football coaching for children since 2007 and have to date
provided over 3 million child places on the programme, aiming to reach 4.7 million
children by 2014.
FA Tesco Skills is a nationwide initiative run by The Football Association and funded
by Sport England and Tesco. We provide after-school football coaching, holiday
football coaching and we also work within primary schools providing specialist
football coaching. Our aim is to develop better and more technically gifted football
players, but also to give every child the opportunity to be the best that they can be.
The FA Tesco Skills is based on a unique FA coaching model that helps children of
all abilities to grow, develop their skills and to reach their potential. The FA four
corner model encompasses four key attributes that are vital for any developing young
footballer: Physical, Technical, Psychological and Social elements, helping children
to develop more than just their football skills – we’ll help them to gain confidence,
build self-esteem, learn to work as team and improve their decision making.
Skills coaching in schools
A primary part of The FA Tesco Skill is to provide primary schools with specialist
football coaching and support for teachers, working with over 1,200 schools each
year. Our coaches will typically work with each primary school once every week for
the duration of half a term, providing specialist, age appropriate coaching which is in
line with the National Curriculum and is entirely free of charge.
After school and holiday Skills coaching
The FA Tesco Skills provides weekly after school Skills Centres and free football
coaching during the school holidays for boys and girls aged 5-11 years. We offer
sessions that cater for all abilities and our coaching is age appropriate and childcentred, helping every child to develop at their own pace.
- 54 -
USEFUL INFORMATION
PITCH DIMENSIONS (YDS)
FORMAT/STATUS
BALL SIZE
Recommended
Minimum
Maximum
Penalty Area
Penalty Mark
GOAL SIZE
GAME
(MAX)
DURATION
(Feet)
U7
5v5 Non-Reported
3
40x30
30x20
50x30
16x7
7yds
12x6
2 x 20 mins
or
4 x 10 mins
U8
7v7 Non-Reported
3
50x30
30x20
50x30
16x7
7yds
12x6
2 x 20 mins
U9
7v7 Non-Reported
3
60x40
50x30
60x40
18x10
8yds
12x6
2 x 20 mins
U10
7v7 Reported
4
60x40
50x30
60x40
18x10
8yds
12x6
2 x 20 mins
Qualification of Players
COMMUNICATION
U7
Players born between
01/09/2006
and
31/08/2007
Club Secretary to League Secretary
U8
Players born between
01/09/2005
and
31/08/2006
No Calls after 9pm
U9
Players born between
01/09/2004
and
31/08/2005
Please leave a message, otherwise we can't call you back
U10 Players born between
01/09/2003
and
31/08/2004
No correspondence by text message, email only please