League fixture dates for 2017: 30th April 14th May 11th June

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With the league growing each year we felt it was important to work in partnership with St John Ambulance .

St John Ambulance will be present at every match day and will be there to assist with injuries for all those present on match ‘Providing a platform for children and adults days. We are very grateful for their support and the work they do. with disabilities to play competitive football in Sussex, giving all a fair opportunity to play the game with enough challenge to develop.’

Adult Premiership

Fixtures

Home Team Away Team Time Pitch and 1066 Specials Hove Deaf FC 11:45am 1 (Blue) (RES) Brighton and AITC 11:45am Hove Deaf FC 2

Crawley United CFC 12:20pm We would like to remind all players, spectators and coaches 1 of their responsibility to make football an enjoyable Brighton and Hove 1066 Specials environment for everyone involved. Please enjoy today and 12:55pm 1 Deaf FC (RES) (Blue) show Respect to all involved Brighton and Hove AITC Eastbourne 12:55pm Deaf FC 2

1066 Specials AITC 13:30pm (Blue) 1

Crawley United AITC Eastbourne 13:30pm

2 Brighton and Hove Crawley United 14:05pm Deaf FC 1

Brighton and Hove Lewes CFC 14:05pm Deaf FC (RES) 2

Lewes CFC AITC Worthing 14:40pm 1 Brighton and AITC Worthing 15:15pm Hove Deaf FC 1

Adult Championship Respect Ambassador Fixtures We are very pleased to inform you of our match day Respect Ambassador Steve Atkins. Home Team Away Team Time Pitch Steve plays a huge role in the running of the Lawn Court AITC Albion 11:45am 3 League , he is the Funding Officer on the League Committee and will now take on the role of

12:20pm Respect Ambassador on match days. Lawn Court AITC Mid Sussex 2 (FRIENDLY) Steve will be pitch side

on match days and will AITC Eastbourne Out There Flyers 12:20pm 3 be there to support players, managers and AITC Albion Out There Flyers 12:55pm 3 referees to ensure sportsmanship is being 13:30pm Lawn Court AITC Mid Sussex displayed throughout. (FRIENDLY) 3

Out There Flyers AITC Eastbourne 14:05pm 3

County Representative Team Under 18 Fixtures Sussex were faced with 3 fixtures and started their day with a convincing 2-1 win over a strong Home Team Away Team Time Pitch St Albans Team. With confidences high Sussex went into the 2nd fixture against Sutton United AITC Sussex Manor Green 10:15 4 with a game plan that they executed brilliantly AITC Worthing AITC Sussex 10:45 4 and secured a place in the final with a 3-0 victory. Manor Green AITC Worthing 11:15 4 Wanting to finish on a high and with the aim of finishing top Sussex were to face a very fast Adult Division 1 Reading Side. After a good game of goal scoring Fixtures opportunities, hitting goal posts and saves off the goal line Sussex lost 2-1. Reading and Sussex are All matches 15 minutes one-way now both through to the final which will be played in Hampshire in May. Home Team Away Team Time Pitch AITC Sunday 1066 Specials 11:45am 4 Adults 12:20pm Out There Flyers Langford Tigers 4 ATIC Sunday Out There Fly- 12:55pm Adults ers 4

1066 Specials Sunday Adults 13:30pm 4

AITC Worthing Langford Tigers 14:05pm

Out There Flyers AITC Worthing 14:40pm Photography by Teah Gibson 4

Junior Fixtures Social Media Officer

“I'm David and I'm the Social All Junior teams will play 15 minute matches. Media Officer and will be All Under 18 teams will play 20 minute matches updating you with information

Home Team Away Team Time Pitch and news on Facebook and Twitter. If you have any pictures

Seaford Town AITC 2 10:15am 1 you want to share of your team

then please let me know”. 1066 Specials Worthing Town 10:15am 2

Ifield Galaxy AITC 1 10:15am 3

Seaford Town 1066 Specials 10:45am 1

AITC 1 AITC 2 10:45am 2

Worthing Town Ifield Galaxy 10:45am 3

AITC 1 Seaford Town 11:15am 1

Ifield Galaxy 1066 Specials 11:15am 2

AITC 2 Worthing Town 11:15am 3

Blue Cards 7. The Ball In And Out Of Play Comply with FIFA Law. To continue growing the league and ensuring it is a 8. The Method Of Scoring friendly football environment it has been agreed that Comply with FIFA Law. the Blue Card will be introduced as of today 26th March. There will no longer be a yellow card, only 9. Offside Blue cards and Red cards. The Offside Law will NOT apply.

If a player commits a yellow card offence or is clearly 10. Free Kicks agitated then the manager should consider whether Comply with FIFA Law except that all opponents must be at or not the player should remain on the pitch. least 7 metres from the ball.

11. The Penalty Kick The Blue Card system gives an extra layer before fines Comply with FIFA Law. are introduced but most importantly supports the player and gives the players an appropriate time to 12. The Throw-In To comply with FIFA Law, except that a player can choose to calm down. roll the ball into play. The ball must then immediately touch the ground within the field of play upon leaving the throwers

hand.

13. The Goal Kick Comply with FIFA Law however can be taken from anywhere in the Penalty area.

14. The Corner Kick To comply with FIFA Law except that opposing players must be 7 metres from the ball.

Adult and Under-18s 7 a side Playing Rules Below you will find how the blue card is used:

1. The Game • A first blue card will send a player to the sin bin for The FIFA Laws of the game apply with some exceptions made 6 minutes. The team will then play with one player for Pan Disability Football 7 a-side. less during those 6minutes. The referee Is responsible for time keeping during this period. 2. The Ball Size 5 (match balls will be supplied by the league at the start • Team managers will ensure that the player is in an of the season however if they are all lost they will not be appropriate frame of mind before allowing the player replaced N.B if players score a hat-trick they are not entitled to keep the ball!!!) to return to the match.

3. Number of Players • If two blue cards are issued within the same day Each team consists of up to 7 players, one of whom is the then these two Blue Cards will mean no further goalkeeper. Unless previously agreed prior to fixture participation that day for the player and will be commencing. reported to the County FA which can result in a Fine. 4. Player's Equipment Any individual receiving two blue cards within one All players must wear shin pads and ensure all Jewellery is event may also be suspended for the next scheduled removed. event. 5. The Duration of the Match

Each match lasts for 25 minutes; with no half time.

6. The Start And Restart Of Play To comply with FIFA Law except that opposing players must be 7 metres from the ball. Working in Partnership with Together

Sussex County FA, along with the Sussex Disability Football League will be working in Partnership with Together For Mental Wellbeing.

We believe that by working together we can tackle the stigma surrounding mental health. We would like to provide a pathway for players who seek advice around Mental Health.

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