LEAGUE RULES
These rules will apply unless superseded by the standard code of rules issued by the London Football Association which precede these rules.
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League rules Constitution
STANDING ORDERS.
Delegates speaking at Council meetings shall stand and address themselves direct to the chair, and not indirectly to other delegates.
The Management Committee report must be submitted to the League Council monthly and delegates will receive notice of any "major" issue which the Management Committee may consider important to the welfare of the league. The League Council reserve the right, subject to the following provisos, to "Refer Back" any item for further consideration by the Management Committee:
1.That a two-thirds majority must be recorded for such Reference Back.
2.That two-thirds of the total number of teams affiliated to the League shall be regarded as a quorum, and where this number is not in attendance it will be deemed that the Management Committee's decision has been endorsed.
3.Clubs with Reserve/'B' teams affiliated are entitled to vote in accordance with the number of teams they have in membership.
Committee men must refrain from voting when the business under discussion is likely to be of benefit to their clubs.
Clubs not represented at the monthly League Council Meetings by their Secretary and/or their Assistant Secretary will be fined the sum of £ 10.00.
In the event of the Agenda not being finished the meeting shall be adjourned.
THE LEAGUE.
Objects:
1.The promotion of the game of association football in Edmonton and District on Sundays and to maintain our own independence of thought and decision.
2.To maintain and uphold the game as organized and operated since 1925 by previous Management Committees of the Edmonton and District Sunday Football League within the framework of the following rules.
3.To aim at promoting first class facilities both on the grounds we play and the dressing rooms we use, and in surroundings in which we hold our meetings.
4.To provide facilities for member Clubs, who agree to compete in all Competitions as arranged by the League Management Committee.
The Championship Shield:
1.The Edmonton and District Sunday Football League Championship Shields for each division of the League shall be played for on the League system viz., 3 points for a win and 1 point for a draw. The club obtaining the highest number of points shall be the holder of the shield in their respective division for one season. In the event of points being even, superior goal difference shall decide. In the event of goal difference being equal the club having scored the most goals shall be declared the winners. If goals scored are equal the club having won the most matches will be declared the winners. If all the above are equal the Championship will be shared.
The Cups.
1.All member teams will take part in all cup competitions relevant to their divisional status.
1.Divisional Cups.
The "James Braid" Cup for clubs in Division 1 only.
The "Jubilee (George Measure)" Cup for clubs in Division 2 only.
The "Presidents" Cup for clubs in Division 3 only.
The "L.R.S." Cup for clubs in Division 4 only.
All Divisional Cups will be played on a home and away basis up to and including Quarter Finals. If aggregate scores are level after two 90 minute matches, 30 minutes extra time will be played (15 minutes each way). Should the tie remain drawn penalties will be taken to determine the result. Kick-Off times for Cup ties will be 10.30 a.m.
Divisional Cup Semi-Finals shall be one match of 90 minutes on a neutral pitch. Should the scores be level after 90 minutes, 30 minutes extra time will be played. Should the tie remain drawn penalties will be taken to determine the result.
2.Challenge Cups.
Senior (Fred Nottage) Challenge Cup for teams in the First and Second Divisions not entered into a county cup competition.
Junior (Herbert W. Skeggs) Challenge Cup for teams in the Third and Fourth Divisions not entered into a county cup competition.
All Challenge Cup matches up to and including Semi-Final shall be played for not less than 90 minutes, and in the event of the score being equal another 30 minutes (15 minutes each way) will be played.
Should the tie remain drawn penalties will be taken to determine the result.
Kick-Off times for Cup Ties will be 10.30 am.
Challenge Cup Semi-Finals will take place on a neutral pitch.
3.League Cup
The membership of the League shall be divided into two halves Divisions one and two for the Senior Cup and Divisions three and four for the Junior Cup.
Senior League Cup, for teams in the first and second divisions.
Four groups will be established known as A, B, C and D. The competition will be on a league basis 3 points for a win and 1 point for a draw. Teams will play each other once and the winners and runners up in each group shall proceed to the knockout quarter final, semi final and final stages. In the event of points being even, superior goal difference shall decide. In the event of goal difference being equal the club having scored the most goals shall be declared the winners. If goals scored are equal the club having won the most matches will be declared the winners. If all the above are equal the Championship will be shared.
Quarter Finals and Semi Finals shall be one match of 90 minutes. In the quarter finals
1. The winners of group A will play the runner up of group D.
2. The winners of group B will play the runner up of group C.
3. The winners of group C will play the runner up of group B.
4. The winners of group D will play the runner up of group A.
For semi finals the winners of quarter final 1 will play winners of quarter final 2 and the winners of quarter final 3 will play winners of quarter final 4.
Should the score be level after 90 minutes, 30 minutes extra time will be played. Should the tie remain drawn penalties will be taken to determine the result.
League fixtures will be played from time to time, September to February as arranged by the Fixtures Secretary. The league section of the cup must be completed by the last Sunday in February any un-played fixtures that are not subject to rule 28[a] will be awarded as 1-1 draw.
Three groups will be established known as A, B, C
Three teams from division one will be drawn in each group and will start with no points. Three teams from division two will be drawn in each group and will start with one point.
For all fixtures the first named team will be considered the home side and will comply with League rules accordingly.
The records of teams withdrawing at any stage will be deleted.
Kick off times for League matches will be 11.00am and for quarter, semi-finals and finals 10.30am.
Junior League Cup, for teams in the third and fourth divisions.
The competition will be on a league basis 3 points for a win and 1 point for a draw. Teams will play each other once and the winners and runners up in each group shall proceed to the knockout quarter final, semi final and final stages. Two third placed teams with the highest records will also proceed to the knockout stages. In the event of points being even, superior goal difference shall decide. In the event of goal difference being equal the club having scored the most goals shall be declared the winners. If goals scored are equal the club having won the most matches will be declared the winners. If all the above are equal the Championship will be shared.
Quarter Finals and Semi Finals shall be one match of 90 minutes. In the quarter finals
1. The winners of group A will play the runner up of group D.
2. The winners of group B will play the runner up of group C.
3. The winners of group C will play the runner up of group B.
4. The winners of group D will play the runner up of group A.
For semi finals the winners of quarter final 1 will play winners of quarter final 2 and the winners of quarter final 3 will play winners of quarter final 4
Should the score be level after 90 minutes, 30 minutes extra time will be played. Should the tie remain drawn penalties will be taken to determine the result.
League fixtures will be played from time to time, September to February as arranged by the Fixtures Secretary. The league section of the cup must be completed by the last Sunday in February any un-played fixtures that are not subject to rule 28[a] will be awarded as 1-1 draw.
Three groups will be established known as A, B, C
Teams from division three will be drawn into each group and will start with no points. Teams from division four will be drawn into each group and will start with one point.
For all fixtures the first named team will be considered the home side and will comply with League rules accordingly.
The records of teams withdrawing at any stage will be deleted.
Kick off times for League matches will be 11.00am and for quarter, semi-finals and finals 10.30am.
1.Supplementary Cups;
George Gyer Cup for clubs in Divisions 1 and 2.
Brigg Cup for clubs in Divisions 3 and 4.
Player Eligibility; A player may not play for more than one club in the same Supplementary Cup competition in any one season. Clubs with multi-teams will be subject to rule 31.
All teams that are knocked out of BOTH the League Cup competitions at any stage of those competitions up to the semi-Finals inclusive are eligible. The League Fixtures Secretary will, however, arrange matches throughout the season when teams are without a League and/or Knockout Cup match. Their record will be expunged in the event of a team reaching any of the Cup Finals as listed under rule 26c i and ii above.
The matches will be played on a League basis - as per rule 26b. When the last matches as agreed by the Management Committee have been played, an average of the points won is decided by dividing the number of games played into the number of points won, to determine the positions in the table. In the event of similar average, goal average weighted by the number of games played will be taken into consideration. Clubs must play a minimum of three matches to be eligible for the application of this paragraph.
In the event of a team failing to fulfil a Supplementary Cup Division fixture as arranged by the League, rule 28a will be applied. Unless another fixture has been arranged on the same day for the opponents they will be awarded a 2-0 victory.
The four teams finishing top, play off on a knock-out basis of one match, i.e. Semi-Final and Final of 90 minutes plus 30 minutes, plus penalty competition if scores are level.
Entrance fee will be as decided by the Management Committee.
The record of a team withdrawing from the League will continue to be included in the final table.
2.Penalties;
Teams will alternate (player by player) in the taking of up to 5 penalty shots. The team with the higher penalty score from 5 taking the result. If scores remain level after 5 shots have been taken, further shots will alternately taken by each team until one side fails to score and the other does convert. Each player will take only one penalty unless all players have been used, when the player who originally started the sequence will be used again etc. Only players on the field at the end of the extra time period will take part in the penalty competition. Substitutes and/or substituted players will not be used.
3.Colours:
Where colours are confusing the away team must change. In Cup Finals the second named team will change.
4.Cup Finals;
Clubs playing in a cup final will be responsible for the behaviour of their supporters. Only four persons, including substitutes, will be permitted on, or around the team bench.
Club Officials will ensure that their supporters stay on the terraces and do not stand on the pitch surround unless given prior permission by the Management Committee.
Only one official video camera per team may be used on the Henry Barrass Stadium and will be positioned as instructed by Management Committee members present.
No alcohol may be brought into, or consumed within the confines of the Henry Barrass Stadium.
No music may be played before, during or after cup finals.
5.Match officials' fees
Officials taking part in cup finals will receive, in addition to a commemorative medal, a fee equal to the standard referee and assistant referee's fee as indicated in the rules. The cup final teams will be jointly responsible for the Referee's fee and the League will be responsible for the Assistant Referees' fees.
6.Eligibility:
Any player named on the Team Match Card, completed as per rule 4k, is deemed to have taken part in that match.
A player cannot play in a Final tie for a club unless he has played in three or more League and/or Cup matches for that club in continuous registration prior to the Final Tie.
A player having played for a club in any named Challenge or Divisional Cup match, is deemed to be "Cup Tied" and may not play that season for another club in that named Challenge, Divisional or League Cup game.
7.Players of Multi-Team Clubs
Once a player has played in a cup tie for a team, he is eligible to play for his club's other team(s) in a different Cup competition, provided that the team is in a higher Division. He cannot, however, play in a Cup match for his club's team(s) of lower status, having played for a senior team in a Cup match. Supplementary Cup matches are excluded.
If this rule is not complied with the matter will have the attention of the Management Committee and similar penalties as shown in rule 28d may be imposed. In the event of Cup matches having to be played again owing to an infringement, both teams will only be allowed to include registered players who were eligible on the date of the original match.
8.Home side:
In all rounds except the Final the first named team when the draw takes place will be considered as the home side, providing corner flags and the match ball. The pitch and referee's fee will be equally shared by the opposing teams, payable by the above mentioned home side. All Cup Finals and Semi-Finals will be controlled by the Management Committee who will arrange the venue. In the event of a Cup Final being drawn 30 minutes extra time will be played (15 minutes each way). Should the tie remain drawn, penalties will be taken to determine the result.
Awards:
At the discretion of the Management Committee and providing League funds permit fifteen medals or other suitable trophies will be provided for the champions and runners up of all divisions of the League. Winners and runners up of all cup competitions will be provided with seventeen medals or other suitable trophies. In addition a replica cup will be presented to the cup winners at the Annual General Meeting when the original cup will be returned to the League. Further awards can be purchased by the club for players who have made not less than 10 appearances in League matches in a season in respect of Divisional Championship awards, or not less than 2 appearances in any one Cup competition, in respect of the relevant Cup competition. Only at the discretion of the League Management Committee.
Trophy Guarantee:
The Secretary of the winning club shall sign a form of guarantee, thereby agreeing to replace loss or make good any damage sustained by the trophy thus guaranteed. Insurance cover for the League trophies will be paid from League funds. Clubs when returning League trophies will obtain a receipt from the League official receiving the trophy.
Substitutes:
Substitutes are to be allowed in all matches under the jurisdiction of the League. A club may at its discretion and in accordance with the laws of the game use three substitutes in any League or Cup fixture selected from five players who must be named on the match card prior to taking part in the game. The penalties of rules 28 (f) i and ii will apply to any infringement of this rule. No substitutes may enter the field of play without the referee's prior consent.
Poaching of Players:
Poaching or attempting to poach players from other affiliated clubs will be deemed a serious offence and the clubs or individuals involved will be liable to fines or suspension.
Club Debts:
Team debts inclusive of fines must be paid in full by cheque, as invoiced at each League Council meeting. Fourteen days before a League Council meeting the Financial Secretary will send invoices to all clubs. Invoices will be paid in full before or at that League Council meeting. Failure to clear the debt will result in the suspension of the club from competition on that evening. All fixtures Cup or League, not played through suspension, will be forfeited and awarded to the opposition. A fine of £20.00 will be imposed for each week or part week that the debt remains unpaid. In addition, any pitch unused because of debt suspension will be charged to the club at fault. Clubs in debt to and suspended by The London Football Association will be subject to the above rule. Failure by any club to pay invoices in full, at the May League Council meeting, will result in the forfeiture of the Good Faith Fee by that club.
Club Records:
Secretaries of clubs must retain all books (club rules and minutes, cash books, receipts, etc.) for at least two seasons, and these records must be produced for examination by the League Management Committee if required. Secretaries of clubs must enter up all receipts and expenditure. Secretaries of clubs must enter into a minute book any alterations or additional rules made by their clubs, showing the dates and voting on any subject. They must also keep records of players taking part in all their matches, together with full identities and current addresses of all club members.
Club Secretary:
The Club Secretary is solely responsible to the League for his team(s) and League Officials will deal with any matter appertaining to the club, only through the Club Secretary
The League will only deal with the Club Assistant Secretary in the recognised absence of the Club Secretary. The Club Secretary will notify the League General Secretary of any intended periods of absence in writing. Failure to do so will result in a fine of £10.00 being imposed.
The Club Secretary will accept full financial responsibility of his club's debt.
Jurisdiction:
The League Management Committee shall have jurisdiction over all matters affecting the League. Affiliated clubs are deemed to have given their consent to the rules. All fines will be automatically imposed and published in the weekly circular in accordance with the rules. Any infringement of the rules will render the offenders liable to a fine, suspension or expulsion, as may be deemed expedient.
FEES
Entrance Fees:
The entrance fee (which is not returnable) is £ 140.00. This will be paid with the completed continued membership form in April each year.
Pitch Deposits:
All teams will at the September League Council, pay a pitch deposit equivalent to the value of three pitch fees. The deposit will be credited against pitch charges made for a team's last six games each season. Should a team withdraw, or have membership withdrawn by the League Management Committee during the season, the pitch deposit will be forfeited.
Pitch Fees:
All teams using London Borough of Enfield football pitches will pay half of the pitch fee each week that they play. Fees for the current season are Grade 1 pitch £48.00 (£24.00 half fee) and Grade 2 £28.00 (£14.00 half fee). All pitch fees will be invoiced by the League Financial Secretary and will be paid before or at the following League Council. Teams in default of Rule 28a will pay the full pitch fee.
Handbooks:
All teams in membership will purchase at least 16 copies at the beginning of the season.
Results Service:
On match days the Home Club shall telephone the result of each match to the Results Secretary on 07847 212815 by 3.30pm.All fixtures arranged whether played or not to be included. In the event of a Cup Semi-Final being played on a neutral ground, the first named team will telephone. A fine of £10.00 will be imposed for the first offence then to be increased by £5.00 for each further offence up to a maximum of £25.00. Text or voice mail messages will not be accepted.
Weekly Circulars:
Clubs may be charged an annual fee as recommended by the Management Committee to cover the cost of postage of weekly circulars.
MEMBERSHIP AND PLAYER REGISTRATION.
Application Forms:
1.All teams wishing to enter into the League will complete an application form. Membership of the Edmonton and District Sunday Football League is considered as automatically continuous.subject to the annual sanction of the Management Committee unless:
Notice of withdrawal in writing on the official withdrawal form, is submitted to the General Secretary .
2.Expulsion follows from a decision by the Management Committee due to breach of rules or club action detrimental to the welfare of the League.
Player Registrations:
1.With effect from 12th June 2006 all players will themselves complete and sign correctly new registration forms and will be deemed to be in continuous membership with that club until a transfer is completed (see rule 27d).
2.All registrations prior to 12th June 2006 will stand, but before any of those players can take part in a match for a club, a new registration form must be completed.
Identity cards will be issued to all registered players. Each card will carry a photo of the player, full name and date of birth. Two identical passport photos (not more than 6 months old) will be supplied to the Registration Secretary.
Players will not be eligible to play in a match until their identity cards have been returned and are in the possession of the Club Secretary.
A team is entitled to challenge the identity of their opponents players. The match Referee or League Official will be responsible to carry out checks as required.
The Club Secretary will keep all player identity cards, which are to be readily available for inspection at the ground at the time of the match.
Should a team not have the identity cards at the match it will be fined £20.00 and a new team card will be completed under the supervision of the Referee or League Official.
3.Teams withdrawing from membership are required to return all player ID cards to the Registration Secretary.
4.Final day of registration for the current season is the last Thursday in March. Correspondence to the Registration Secretary must be accompanied by a stamped addressed envelope.
5.Registrations in respect of players of a former member club must be submitted direct to the Registration Secretary who will notify the new club of any embargo that might exist or any reason why a player may not be transferred within seven days. Upon discharge of the required fee or obligation and production of an indemnity form the Registration Secretary will accept the transfer and register the player accordingly. No transfer fee is payable.
During the closed season clubs will be issued with a form on which the secretary will record registered players who no longer actively play for the club. These players will remain registered with the club however should they wish to play permission will be sort from the Registration Secretary. The forms must be returned to the Registration Secretary before the first Sunday in September
6.The Management Committee reserve the right to withdraw the registration of any player for disciplinary reasons. Club Secretaries must return their portion of the player's certificate of registration (ID card) to the Registration Secretary when instructed to do so.
Annual Indemnity.
All players and officials will annually sign a form indemnifying the Edmonton and District Sunday Football League and its officers, match officials and the owners or leasers of the land used for football matches played under the jurisdiction of the Edmonton and District Sunday Football League and their respective officers, servants, representatives and agents from and against all actions, claims, costs, expenses and demands in respect of death or injury to themselves, however caused, arising out of or in connection with their entry or taking part in activities organized by the Edmonton and District Sunday Football League and not withstanding that the same may have been contributed to or occasioned by the negligence of said bodies, their officials, servants, representatives or agents. No registered player will be permitted to play until this indemnity is lodged with the Registration Secretary. Indemnity forms must be submitted to the Registration Secretary three days prior to the match.
1.During the closed season new forms must be completed and returned to the Registration Secretary before the second Sunday in August. The Registration Secretary will inform the General Secretary of any club not returning forms by that date and they will be excluded from all fixtures August friendly fixtures included until such time as the forms are returned.
Eligibility:
1.A player will be deemed eligible to play when the certificate of registration (ID card) has been returned and an indemnity form submitted by the individual through his Club Secretary received. Players must sign their correct names, in the presence of the Club Secretary. Registration and indemnity forms will only be issued to the Club Secretary or his known Assistant.
2.After the initial supply of twenty registration forms have been made to new clubs in membership, a charge of 10p each will be made for further supplies demanded by clubs. Indemnity forms will be provided free of charge.
3.Suspended players will not take part in any matches arranged by the League. The registration of any player found to be contravening this rule will be withdrawn.
4.In League or Supplementary Cup games three points will be deducted where (i) and/or (ii) above has been infringed. In knockout cup fixtures infringement will result in the team forfeiting their place in that cup competition. The offending club will be fined a sum of £5.00 for the first offence relating to an ineligible player and £10.00 for each further offence. In League or Supplementary Cup matches the match will be re-arranged if the offending club has gained by the infringement of this rule. The offending club will be responsible for all match expenses of the replay. Match expenses include pitch and officials' fees and it will be the responsibility of the team offended against to get expenses if outstanding. Continuous infringement of this rule may incur expulsion.
Transfers:
1.No Secretary can transfer to a member club until a new Secretary approved by the League has been appointed. Secretaries who transfer from a member club, which subsequently withdraws from membership within three months of the transfer, will be jointly liable as per rule 26(j).
2.A maximum of 3 players will be permitted to transfer from one member club to another during their period of membership. Additional transfers will be at the discretion of the Management Committee. This will also apply to registrations of players from clubs no longer in membership.
3.A player wishing to transfer to another member club will complete a new registration form. This together with two new photos will be forwarded with the old identity card to the Registration Secretary.
MATCHES.
Fixtures:
All matches must be played on the dates laid down. Should a team postpone a fixture, the points or cup round will be awarded to the opponents. (In the case of a two-legged tie, failure to field a team in either leg will mean a forfeiture of the tie.) The team at fault will be fined £10.00 and charged referees fees and full pitch fees, unless three weeks notice in writing is given.
If the opponents travel to the ground for the fixture and complete the referee's report card and team card, they are entitled to claim up to £10.00 expenses from the offending team.
Where League fixtures are in arrears at the end of the season. Teams that have not played each other in League competition, shall be allowed to play two matches of not less than 70 minutes on the same date and at the same venue. This at the discretion of the League Management Committee.
1.All other League matches un-played after the last Sunday of the current season shall be declared void and the points divided or awarded at the discretion of the Management Committee.
Matches arranged by the League will take precedence in the following order: County Cup, Challenge Cup, Divisional Cup, League, League cup, Supplementary Cup, Friendly fixtures.
Friendly fixtures between teams in membership will be arranged where possible by the League General Secretary and will come within the terms of this rule. No other matches in or outside the League shall be arranged by clubs without permission of the League Management Committee
Teams attending the ground on match days must complete a match card whether or not the match is played.
Postponements:
In the event of a club postponing a fixture they will inform the League General Secretary, Referees' Secretary and opponents immediately in writing, but may be subject to the terms of rule 28a.
No consideration will be given to requests for postponements of League fixtures in favour of fixtures outside of the League with the exception of county cup fixtures.
Time of Kick-Off:
Matches will kick-off at the time published in the weekly circular (except where specially provided for). Referees are requested to indicate in the usual way that it is time to kick-off irrespective as to whether the teams concerned are prepared to kick off. The club[s] at fault will be fined £5.00 for the first offence, then to be increased by £5.00 for each further offence, up to a maximum of £25.00. Further offences will be charged at £25.00 for each occurrence. Matches may commence up to 15 minutes after the published kick off time after which the fixtures may be awarded to the non offending side at the discretion of the Management Committee. The referee's decision as to the correct time and be final. The Management Committee may give consideration in the light of circumstances to the result of a match beginning more than 15 minutes late standing.
Non-Completion of Fixtures:
Should a team withdraw or be expelled before completing its programme a fine of £10.00 will be imposed and all outstanding pitch fees will be paid. If a team withdraws before completing 75 per cent of its fixtures their games will become void; should 75 per cent or more be completed the outstanding points shall be awarded, the matches concerned will be compiled from the date of withdrawal or as officially recorded.
Corner Flags:
The home club must provide corner flags on at least four posts which will be not less than five feet above ground level. Failure to do so entails a fine of £10.00.
Club Team Card:
1.Sixteen players will personally print and sign their names in blue/b;ack ball point pen which will be obtained by the opposing Club Secretary on the joint team card (to be provided by the home club) before the player plays. Team members must sign against the number that corresponds with the shirt number to be worn in the match. A fine of £5.00 will be imposed when this section is not complied with.
2.A player having signed a club team card is deemed to have played in that match. If a club team card is not completed correctly, the club at fault will be fined the sum of £5.00 for the first offence, then to be increased by £5.00 for each further offence. Three points will be deducted where this rule is infringed. In knockout cup fixtures infringement will result in the team forfeiting their place in that cup competition. The match will be re-arranged where the offending club has gained from the infringement. The offending club will be responsible for all match expenses of the replay.
3.Match cards must be completed for all fixtures organized by the League including August friendly fixtures and friendly fixtures organized during the season.
After completing all other details required, the card must be sent by the HOME Club Secretary to be received by the Registration Secretary by the Wednesday following the day of the match. Clubs not returning team cards by that date will be fined £10.00 for the first infringement in any one season. For a second or subsequent infringement clubs will be fined £10.00 plus three points will be deducted. The match will be re-arranged where the offending club has gained from the infringement. The offending club will be responsible for all match expenses of the replay.
Goal nets:
A fine of £ 10.00 will be imposed on each occasion if teams do not provide and use goal nets for ALL matches played under the jurisdiction of the League. In L.F.A. cup fixtures it is the responsibility of the home club to provide and erect both goal nets.
Regulation Kit:
Regulation and uniform kit, as registered with the League must be worn by all players except goalkeepers i.e. each player in the team will wear shirt, which will be numbered in the usual manner, shorts and socks in the same colour and style plus shin-pads. A goalkeeper must wear a jersey which is not confusing to either team. He does not have to wear the same colour shorts or socks as other team members. Cycling shorts may be worn, though they must be of the same colour as the shorts of the player's team. They must not extend below the top of the knee. Referees must report players dressed in other than recognised playing kit participating in any matches under the League's jurisdiction. Teams contravening this rule will be fined £10.00.
Football:
The home team will supply a good football for the game which will be handed to the referee prior to the kick-off. The referee will report any club failing to supply a good football. In addition a fine of £ 10.00 will be imposed should the home team fail to provide the match ball.
REFEREE’S
Referee's Fees:
Referees shall receive £30.00 per match (Linesmen £15.00 each) on the day of the match - 50% from each club. Clubs failing to pay their proportion of the fee to the referee before the match will be fined £ 10.00. In the event of no match taking place, the club at fault shall pay the full fee. If both clubs are at fault they shall pay 50 per cent each.
When two 70 minute matches are played (see rule 28a) referees will receive a combined fee of £ 40.00 (£20.00 per team).
1.Should the referee not appear, one should be agreed upon by the clubs concerned. Club Secretaries must be prepared to officiate if required.
Any person acting as referee shall have full powers of an official referee and may caution or send off players, officials or spectators and must report these matters to the Referee's Secretary.
Second class travelling expenses will be paid to referees on the day of the match, who travel from the London Borough of Enfield to matches outside that Borough. These expenses will be paid by the home club.
Referee's Report Card:
Referees will complete the Referee's Report Card after each game and the Club Secretaries will within 15 minutes of the match finishing sign the card after completion by the referee. Report cards will be handed to the Financial Secretary by the Referees' Secretary not later than 8 pm on the Wednesday following the matches.
The Club Secretary's signatures on the card will denote agreement with the details entered by the referee.
FINANCE RAISING SCHEME.
1.All clubs must make a minimum contribution towards any finance raising scheme as agreed by the Council and in return each team will receive benefits as shown in the rules or by special resolution of the Management Committee. Any such benefits to cease immediately upon (a) notice of resignation or (b) expulsion.
SUPPLEMENTARY RULES FOR CLUBS WITH "B" TEAMS.
Secretary and Books:
Clubs with reserve/"B" teams shall appoint one Secretary to control the affairs of the club; only one set of books need be kept.
It is understood that all clubs with Reserve/B teams are obliged to field their strongest side as the first team.
The principle is to strengthen the seniors and not visa versa.
The Reserve/B team must not play any recognised senior team members in any League, Challenge, Divisional League Cup or Supplementary Cup match when the senior team has no fixture to fulfil. The penalties of rule 27(d) (iii) will apply when this rule is infringed.
Where the senior team is without sufficient players the senior team's fixture must be completed using B team players and the B team must play with a reduced number of players or if required cancel their fixture. Should the fixture be cancelled the penalties of Rule 28 (a) will apply. In the event of both teams playing at the same venue and a team being scheduled to kick off at 10-30 a.m. senior and B team players must arrive in good time to ensure the senior team has sufficient players to complete its fixture. B team players must at all times be ready to play for the senior team. Secretaries should be mindful that it is not necessary to provide substitutes for either team. Infringement of this rule will incur a fine of £10.00.
The League Management Committee shall have full powers to maintain the principle as laid down.
ACCIDENT AND INDEMNITY INSURANCE.
1.No club will be permitted to play in any fixture (including all friendly fixtures) until proof of adequate accident and indemnity insurance cover is provided to the Management Committee.