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West Wales Football Association
OFFICIAL HANDBOOK AND RULE BOOK
Season 2017-2018 Hand-Rulebook 2017-18 Covers.qxp_Hand-Rulebook 08-09 30/08/2017 07:14 Page 2
CONFERENCE DATES
TONY NAKONECZNYJ INSURANCE BROKERS WEST WALES INTERMEDIATE CUP 1st Round ...... 7 October 2017 2nd Round ...... 4 November 2017 3rd Round ...... 2 December 2017 4th Round ...... 3 February 2018 5th Round ...... 3 March 2018 Semi-Finals ...... Dates to be fixed Final ...... Date to be fixed
WEST WALES YOUTH CUP 1st Round ...... 28 October 2017 2nd Round ...... 25 November 2017 3rd Round ...... 20 January 2018 4th Round ...... 24 February 2018 Semi-Finals ...... Dates to be fixed Final ...... Date to be fixed
RAY NEDIN WEST WALES JUNIOR CUP 1st Round ...... 21 October 2017 2nd Round ...... 18 November 2017 3rd Round ...... 13 January 2018 4th Round ...... 17 February 2018 Semi-Finals ...... Dates to be fixed Final ...... Date to be fixed
WEST WALES UNDER 13 CUP 1st Round ...... 14 October 2017 2nd Round ...... 11 November 2017 3rd Round ...... 6 January 2018 4th Round ...... 10 February 2018 Semi-Finals ...... Dates to be fixed Final ...... Date to be fixed
PLAYING SEASON Commences: Ends: 01 August 2017 31 May 2018 Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 1
WEST WALES FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (Affiliated to the Football Association of Wales Limited)
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OFFICIAL HANDBOOK / RULE BOOK SEASON 2017 – 2018 (August 2017 to May 2018)
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Hon. General Secretary: Ceri Richards 5 Cardonnel Villas, Skewen, Neath, SA10 6BD Tel: 07779 780627 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.wwfa.org.uk
No Telephone Calls will be accepted after 9.00 p.m. unless by prior arrangement.
When leaving a message on the answerphone, please provide an evening telephone number if possible. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 2
INDEX • Page Associations and other Addresses ...... 79 Benevolent Fund ...... 65 Dates for Council Meetings ...... (cover iii) Disciplinary Procedures ...... 48 Important Points for Club Secretaries ...... 7 Important Points for Referees ...... 48 Intermediate Cup Competition Rules ...... 35 Junior Cup U.13 Rules ...... 41 Junior Cup U.14 Rules ...... 40 List of Leagues and Sanctioned Competitions ...... 6 List of Clubs ...... 80 List of Referees ...... 90 Mini-Football ...... 73 Officers and Members of the Council with Addresses ...... 3 Past Officers of the Association ...... 5 Past Winners – West Wales Cup Competitions ...... 66 Penalty Kick Procedure ...... 44 Players Under Suspension ...... 98 Referees’ Committee Rules ...... 45 Rules of the Association ...... 23 Sanction and Control of Leagues, Competitions, etc ...... 64 SB Williams Inter League Cup competition Rules ...... 42 Senior Cup Rules ...... 32 Standardised Area Association Rules ...... 8 Standing Committee Members ...... 4 Standing Orders for Council Meetings ...... 30 Youth Cup Rules ...... 39 Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 3
THE WEST WALES FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (Established 1922) THE COUNCIL - SEASON 2017-2018
President: Mr L G Davies
Life Members: Mr J Cohen, 66 Upper Gendros Crescent, Gendros, Swansea SA5 8DZ Mr T G Phillips, 67 Tirpenry Street, Morriston, Swansea SA6 8EB Mr D B Harries, 44 St James Street, Narberth SA67 7DA Mr J Pursey, The Flat, 38 Walters Road, Melyn, Neath SA11 2DW Mr B Waygood, 5 Six Mills Avenue, Gorseinon, Swansea SA4 4QD Mr J Davies, MBE, ‘Ingvaldene’ Llewitha, Fforestfach, Swansea SA5 4NR Mr E V Oliver, 7 Cuffern Road, Simpson Cross, Haverfordwest SA62 6EF Mr L G Davies, 2 St Mary’s Close, Briton Ferry, Neath SA11 2JU Mr M D Hughes, Graig Wen, 38A Gower View, Llanelli SA15 3SN Mr C B Smart, 25 Esplanade House, The Esplanade, Porthcawl CF36 3YE Mr D Maddock, 30 Rowan Tree Close, Bryncoch, Neath SA10 7SJ Mr T J East, 21 Cnapllwydd Road, Morriston, Swansea SA6 8NT Mr A J Jones, 12 Florence Street, Llanelli SA15 2HU Mr M Evans, 90 Kingrosia Park, Clydach, Swansea, SA6 5PJ
Chairman: Mrs J Wooller, 12 Maes-Ty-Cwrdd, Llwynhendy, Llanelli, SA14 9LZ (2000)
Vice-Chairman: Mr R J Wood, Pryce Moor, Martletwy, Narberth SA67 8BH (2002)
Hon. Treasurer: John Davies, MBE, ‘Ingvaldene’, Llewitha, Fforestfach, Swansea SA5 4NR (1978) Tel/Fax: 01792 421175 e-mail: [email protected]
Hon. Referees Officer: David Rees, 1 Maes-yr-Efail, Dunvant, Swansea SA2 7PY (2012) Tel/Fax: 01792 207224 e-mail: [email protected]
Hon. Assistant Secretary: Roger Upward, Rhiwlas, Llewitha, Fforestfach, Swansea, SA5 4NR [2006] Tel: 07970-036496 e-mail: [email protected]
Hon General Secretary: Ceri Richards, 5 Cardonnel Villas, Skewen, Neath, SA10 6BD [2013] Tel: 07779 -780627 e-mail: [email protected]
No telephone calls will be accepted by the Officers of the Association after 9.00 p.m. unless by prior arrangement. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 4
COUNCIL MEMBERS Section ‘A’ Clubs Football League, Welsh Premier League and Welsh Football League: Mr A Rees, 81 Parc Brynrhos, Glanamman, Ammanford SA18 1JE (2003) Section ‘B’ and ‘C’ Clubs: Mr B Hawkins, 6 Priory Hill, Cromwell Road, Milford Haven SA73 2ER (2005) Mr. K Jones, 3 Tycoch Road, Sketty, Swansea SA2 9EE (2005) Mr W Davies, 5 Picton Road, Skewen, Neath SA10 6UN (2008) Mr C Jenkins, 25 St Mary’s Rise, Burry Port SA16 0SH (2008) Mr J Evans, 5 Pontyshute Lane, Castle Graig, Morriston, Swansea SA6 8NS (2009) Mr G Brock, 7 Highland Close, Skewen, Neath SA10 6TT (2011) Mr S Green, 110 Garden Suburbs, Trimsaran, Llanelli SA17 4AE (2012) Mr J Elias, Brynhawddgar, Llewitha, Fforestfach, Swansea SA5 4NP (2013) Mr T Morgans, 41 Douglas James Way, Haverfordwest SA61 2TQ (2016) Mr. R. Brown, 27 Tyn-y-Cae, Alltwen, Pontardawe, Swansea SA8 3DJ (2016) Mr. L. Brodrick, 33 Mill Terrace, Pantyfynnon, Ammanford SA18 3NR (2016) Miss Emily Ardran, 10 St Marks Close, Merlins Bridge, Haverfordwest, SA61 1NN [2016] Mr P Smith, 97 Maes Ty Canol, Baglan, Port Talbot, SA12 8UR [2017] Mr J Cornelius, 23 Highbury Close, Cwmbwrla, Swansea, SA5 8BJ [2017] Mr N Jacobi, Castell Draig, Knoyle Street, Treboeth, Swansea, SA5 9AY [2017]
West Wales Referees’ Association:
West Wales Schools’ Representative: Mr. E Blackmore, 48 Trevallen Avenue, Cimla, Neath SA11 3UR (2012) West Wales FAW Trust Representative: Mr C Staples, 7 Y Ffowndri, Machynys, Llanelli SA15 2EJ (2005) West Wales Football Association Safeguarding Officer: Mr W Davies, 5 Picton Road, Skewen, Neath, SA10 6UN. Tel: 01792 428053 Hon Auditors: Messrs Cross & Bowen (Accountants), Swansea Hon Legal Advisors: Messrs Morgan LaRoche (Solicitors), Swansea Bankers: Lloyds Bank, Gorseinon, Swansea Trustees: Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Secretary and Referees’ Officer of the Association West Wales Football Association Representatives: The Football Association of Wales Limited: Ceri Richards The West Wales Referees’ Association: David Rees COUNCIL MEETINGS Council Meetings will be held once a month during the season and will commence at 6.30 p.m. STANDING COMMITTEES Discipline: The Council Finance: The Council Coaching, Development & Selection: Messrs M Evans, C Staples, K Jones, W Davies, J Evans, T Morgans, R Brown, J Cornelius, L Brodrick, N Jacobi, Miss E Ardran Referees: Messrs W Davies, K Jones, A Rees, B Hawkins, C Jenkins, G Brock, J Elias, S Green, P Smith
Each Standing Committee, with the exception of Finance, shall appoint its own Chairman. The Chairman of the Association will be the Chairman of the Finance Committee. Life Members and Executive Officers of the Association are additional members of all Standing Committees. The following Committees have been granted plenary powers: Discipline, Referees, Coaching/Development and Selection, Commissions to consider Personal Hearings and Appeals. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 5
COMMISSIONS Specialist Commissions to consider Personal Hearings, Appeals, or Questions of Emergency will be convened as required, and shall consist of not more than two Executive Officers and three members of Council, all with the right to exercise the right to vote. In addition to these voting members, the General Secretary or Assistant Secretary or Treasurer or Referees’ Officer [as appropriate] shall also attend such Commission in an Executive Administrative capacity only.
Past Officers of the Association:
Presidents: Chairmen of Council:
Mr H C Bond ...... 1922-1933 Mr W Crutchly ...... 1922-1924 Lt Col M Mackenzie, DSO ...... 1933-1938 Mr Owen Evans ...... 1924-1926 Lord Merthyr, PC ...... 1938-1951 Lt Col M Mackenzie, DSO ...... 1926-1930 Mr B Watts-Jones ...... 1930-1933 Mr L H Ellis ...... 1951-1961 Mr Geo. Gent ...... 1933-1935 Mr H Spooner ...... 1962-1971 Mr W H Sparks ...... 1935-1937 Mr C H Marles ...... 1971-1974 Mr Ivor Davies ...... 1937-1939 Mr I C Pursey, MBE ...... 1975-1987 Mr T R Evans ...... 1939-1946 Mr R G Jones ...... 1987-1996 Mr Bryn Williams ...... 1946-1948 Mr F R Davies ...... 1996-1998 Mr A R Price ...... 1948-1950 Mr T G Phillips ...... 1998-2000 Mr C H Marles ...... 1950-1952 Mr J E Budge ...... 2000-2002 Mr G H Hughes ...... 1952-1954 Mr D B Harries ...... 2002-2004 Mr E W Taylor ...... 1954-1956 Mr T H Hancock ...... 2004-2006 Mr G J MacIntyre ...... 1956-1958 Mr G B Thomas ...... 2006-2007 Mr H Jones ...... 1958-1960 Mr T H Arran ...... 1960-1962 Mr J Pursey ...... 2008-2010 Mr Tom J Richards ...... 1962-1964 Mr E V Oliver ...... 2010-2012 Mr W A Davies ...... 1964-1966 Mr B Waygood ...... 2012-2014 Mr E G Williams ...... 1966-1968 Mr W J Gow ...... 2014-2016 Mr K L Thwaite ...... 1968-1970 Hon. Secretaries: Mr W G R Nedin ...... 1970-1972 Mr T Jack Richards ...... 1972-1974 Mr Chas Jenkins ...... 1922-1939 Mr I V Jones ...... 1974-1976 Mr S B Williams ...... 1946-1954 Mr W W Quick ...... 1976-1978 Mr R O Rees ...... 1954-1956 Mr J Cohen ...... 1978-1980 Mr I V Jones ...... 1956-1967 Mr W A Harris ...... 1980-1982 Mr F R Davies ...... 1967-1974 Mr T G Phillips ...... 1982-1984 Mr T G Phillips ...... 1974-1978 Mr J E Budge ...... 1984-1986 Mr Bob Waygood ...... 1978-2011 Mr C J Ashford ...... 1986-1988 Mr G Williams ...... 2011-2017 Rev D W Brinson ...... 1988-1990 Mr C Richards ...... 2017- Mr D B Harries ...... 1990-1992 Mr T H Hancock ...... 1992-1994 Hon. Treasurers: Mr G B Thomas ...... 1994-1996 Mr S B Williams ...... 1922-1946 Mr J Pursey ...... 1996-1998 Mr E V Oliver ...... 1998-2000 Mr T R Evans ...... 1946-1950 Mr L G Davies ...... 2000-2002 Mr R O Rees ...... 1950-1954 Mr D E Beynon ...... 2002-2004 Mr G H Hughes ...... 1954-1968 Mr M D Hughes ...... 2004-2006 Mr R Glyn Jones ...... 1968-1987 Mr M Jones ...... 2006-2008 ...... Mr John Davies 1987- Mr T J East ...... 2008-2010 Hon. Referees Officers: Mr D Maddock ...... 2010-2012 Mr L J Carter ...... 2012 Mr John Davies ...... 1983-1986 Mr C B Smart ...... 2012-2014 Mr John Gow ...... 1986-2012 Mr M Evans ...... 2014-2016 Mr David Rees ...... 2012- Mrs J Wooller ...... 2016- Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 6
AFFILIATED LEAGUES – SEASON 2017-2018
L T C Mobility Carmarthenshire AFL: Mr Colin Jenkins, 25 St Mary’s Rise, Burry Port SA16 0SH. Tel: 01554 832109 Manderwood Pembrokeshire AFL: Mr Brian Hawkins, 6 Priory Hill, Cromwell Road, Milford Haven SA73 2ER. Tel: 01646 698075 Pembrokeshire Womens & Girls AFL: Ms Emily Ardran, 10 St Marks Close, Merlins Bridge, Haverfordwest SA61 1NN. Tel: 01437 769693 Prescott Jones Insurance Solutions Swansea Senior & Sunday AFL: Mr Jaimie Elias, Brynhawddgar, Llewitha, Fforestfach, Swansea, SA5 4NP. Tel: 07837 762349 Profile Steel Cladding Ltd Neath & District AFL: Mr Bob Smith, 50 Southall Avenue, Skewen, Neath SA10 6YW. Tel: 01792 814518 Profile Steel Cladding Ltd West Glamorgan Junior AFL: Mr Emlyn Llewelyn, 213 Cwmamman Road, Glanamman, Ammanford SA18 1HZ Tel: 01269 826100 Richmond Apparel West Wales Youth AFL: Mr N Jacobi, Castell Draig, Knoyle Street, Treboeth, Swansea, SA5 9AY. Tel: 07920 728796 Swansea Junior AFL in conjunction with Swans Trust: Mr Kevin Jones, 3 Tycoch Road, Sketty, Swansea SA2 9EE. Tel: 01792 208472 U C L South Wales Church AFL: Mr Russell Dobbs, 13 Pant View, Pantside, Newbridge NP11 5FX. Tel: 07832 531466 West Wales Pan Disability AFL: Mr Lyn Brodrick, 33 Mill Terrace, Pantyffynnon, Ammanford SA18 3NR. Tel: 07791 664737 West Wales Womens & Girls AFL: Mr Tom Knight, 39 Tyn-y-Cae, Alltwen, Swansea SA8 3DJ. Tel: 07825 323561
SANCTIONED COMPETITIONS — SEASON 2017-2018
Ammanford Mini-Football Festival: Mr Alan Jones, 38 Tycroes Road, Tycroes, Ammanford SA18 3NT. Tel: 07980 904864 Bluestone Foundation League Cup: Mr Ian Darbyshire, Bluestone Resort Ltd., Canaston Wood, Narberth, SA67 8DE. Tel: 01834 862445 Bonymaen Invitation Tournament: Mr Des Edwards, 41 Margaret Street, St. Thomas, Swansea, SA1 8HN. Tel: 07785 292494 Eddie Merry Tournament: Mr Steve Jones, 81 West Street, Fishguard, Pembrokeshire SA65 9NJ. Tel: 07817 236325 Ford Cup: Mr Kevin Crabb, 74 Ravenhill Road, Ravenhill, Swansea. SA5 5AN. Tel: 07974 926127 Joe Lennon Cup: Mr Jonny Lewis, 42 Croft Avenue, Hakin, Milford Haven SA73 3HF. Tel: 07967 104634 John Bailey Memorial Tournament: Mr Robert Cousins, Crud yr Awel, Church Road, Goodwick SA64 0EH. Tel: 01348 874174 Krislyn Summer Cup: Mr Roger Thomas, 54 Waun Road, Loughor, Swansea SA4 6QN. Tel: 01792 897349 Meadow View Sports Complex: Mr Garry Taylor, Meadow View Sports Complex, Meadow Street, Townhill, Swansea SA1 6RZ. Tel: 01792 561500 Michael Thomas Memorial Cup: Mrs June Harris, In-Between, Walton East, Clarbeston Road, SA63 4SX. Tel: 01437 731574 Neath Borough Cup: Mr Gerald Williams, 3 Westbourne Road, Neath SA11 2EP. Tel: 01639 772026 PlayFootball Swansea: Mr Jaimie Elias, 976 Llangyfelach Road, Treboeth, Swansea SA5 7HP. Tel: 01792 487230 Royal Oak Summer League: Mr Chris Jones, 18 Clos Helyg, Gowerton, Swansea SA4 3GH. Tel: 01792 529588 SoccerSixes: Mr Adam Ayers, 4 Barling Way, Nuneaton, Warwickshire CV10 7RH. Tel: 07456 413374 Total Futsal Wales: Mr Ade Kiernan, 14 Heol-y-Nant, Rhos, Pontardawe SA8 3EQ. Tel: 07864 987988 Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 7
IMPORTANT POINTS FOR CLUB SECRETARIES
• Communications from the Association should be attended to without delay, on day of receipt if possible. • Any change of Secretary, or address of that official, must be reported to the Association immediately. (See Rule 5). • The Rules of the Association, and of any League or Competition in which your Club takes part, should be thoroughly studied, as it is the duty of the Club Secretary to ensure that his/her Club observes such Rules. • When arranging fixtures with Clubs that are not shown in this Handbook, the Secretary of the Association should be consulted to verify that they are properly affiliated to this or some other Association. • Ensure you arrange with opponents colours to be worn, venue and time of kick off. • Permission from the Association is essential before any collection is taken on your ground for any charitable organisation or individual. • The sanction of the Association is necessary before any presentation is made to a Player. • See that your Players and Club Officials treat the Referee with proper respect both on and off the field, and endeavour to prevent the use of bad language by your players on the field of play. Monitor and control the conduct of supporters. • The Association takes a very serious view of the use of offensive observations to the Referee by Players or Officials of Clubs, including by use of social media. • Ensure Club representatives who are required to referee respect the Laws of the Game, Rules of the competion, players, officials and supporters and submit misconduct reports for field offences. • It would assist the work of the Association if Clubs would pay their affiliation fees during the close season and in any case before 1st July. Affiliations after this date will incur a fine. • Secretaries in any doubt upon any point in the Rules or Regulations can always obtain advice by consulting the Secretary of the Association. • Clubs in this Association are allowed to enter the Cup Competitions of the FA of Wales without the necessity of becoming associate members of that body. • Club Secretaries are reminded of the International Board ruling that no boy on the roll of a school shall be approached by any Club in a recognised Association to play for that Club, and also of the importance of a boy under 16 years of age realising that his first loyalty is to his school. • It is an offence to induce a player to sign a Registration Form on a Sunday, and such forms are not valid. • A Club may not withdraw from any League or Competition of which it is a member, except by giving notice to the Secretary before the date specified in the Rules. The League or Competition is entitled to refuse to accept such resignation until the Club has fulfilled its obligations to the League or Competition. • Referees are not allowed to travel in company with teams. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 8
STANDARD RULES OF THE AREA ASSOCIATIONS
DEFINITIONS
Area Association any regional football association defined under the FAW Rules
Association The West Wales Football Association
Association Football the game controlled by FIFA and organised in accordance with the Laws of the Game
Business Day any day of the week except a Saturday or Sunday or public bank holiday in Wales
Chief Executive Officer the senior employee of The Football Association of Wales Ltd
Club any club admitted into membership or associate membership of the Association
Council the supreme executive body of the Association
Councillor each member of the Council
Disciplinary Notice a written notice from the Association stipulating the nature of the alleged Disciplinary Offence
Disciplinary Offence any breach of a Rule or any Regulation
Disciplinary Panel the panel of the Association empowered to hear disciplinary matters and disputes pursuant to these Rules.
FAW The Football Association of Wales Limited (company number 00213349) whose registered office is at 11/12 Neptune Court, Vanguard Way, Cardiff, CF24 5PJ
FAW Rules the Rules and Regulations of the FAW as amended from time to time and all byelaws, orders, codes, policies, procedures and any other directive or instruction issued by the FAW from time to time.
FIFA Fédération Internationale de Football Association
FIFA Rules the statutes of FIFA as amended from time to time and all rules, regulations, orders and other directives issued by FIFA from time to time.
Futsal a game controlled by FIFA and organised in accordance with the Futsal Laws of the Game
Futsal Laws of the Game the laws and other rules for playing Futsal prescribed by FIFA from time to time
IFAB the International Football Association Board
Laws of the Game the laws and other rules for playing Association Football as prescribed by Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 9
IFAB from time to time
League any league admitted into membership or associate membership of the Association
Member a League or Club that has been admitted into membership or associate membership of the Association
Player a player of Association Football registered with the FAW, the Association, an Area Association, League, Club or any other league or club
Playing Season the period in each year when Association Football may be played in Wales as determined by the FAW
Regulations the regulations, byelaws, orders, codes, policies, procedures and any other directive or instruction issued by the Association from time to time
Request Fee the appropriate sum pursuant to the Rules of the Association
Request Notice a written notice stipulating the nature of the matter complained of and requesting that such matter be referred to the Disciplinary Panel
Rules these rules of the Association as amended from time to time
Subordinate shall mean: • any director, member, representative, official, employee, referee or other playing official or Player of a Club or League; • every spectator at a game of Association Football in which a team of a Club plays, or in which a representative team of the Association or League plays, and any person purporting to be a supporter or follower of such League, Club or the Association PROVIDED THAT the provisions of Rules 5, 24.1.3, 24.1.4, 24.1.4(A), 24.1.5(A), 24.1.6, 24.1.8, 24.1.10, 24.1.14, 46 and 47 shall not apply to such spectators, supporters or followers; • all other organisations, clubs, bodies, entities or persons who the Association exercises, or purports to exercise, control; and
UEFA Union des Association Européennes de Football
UEFA Rules the statutes of UEFA as amended from time to time and all rules, regulations, orders and other directives issued by UEFA from time to time Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 10
OBJECTIVES
1. Throughout West Wales, to improve the game of Association Football constantly and promote, regulate and control it in accordance with the FAW Rules and in the light of fair play and its unifying, educational, cultural and humanitarian values;
2. Throughout West Wales, to organise competitions, and authorise others to organise competitions, in Association Football in all its forms at all levels under its authority, by defining precisely, as required, the areas of authority of its various leagues and other affiliated bodies;
3. To draw up all necessary regulations to implement its rights, powers and objectives set out under the FAW Rules and such measures and procedures as may be necessary to ensure their enforcement;
4. To protect the interest of its Members;
5. To comply with and prevent any infringement of the FIFA Rules, UEFA Rules and the FAW Rules and all decisions of FIFA, UEFA and the FAW as well as the Laws of the Game and ensure compliance with these by its Members;
6. To support, promote and enforce the Football Association of Wales’ Club Accreditation Programme.
7. Throughout West Wales, to prevent all methods or practices which might jeopardise the integrity of football matches or competitions or give rise to abuse of Association Football under its authority;
8. To manage the sporting relations of West Wales FA connected with Association Football in all its forms;
9. To be neutral in matters of politics and religion and in discharging its functions, the West Wales FA will not discriminate against a private person, or group of people, or other entity, on account of ethnic origin, gender, language, religion, politics, age or any other reason and will ensure compliance with these obligations by its Members;
10. To promote friendly relations between its Members, Subordinates and in society for humanitarian objectives.
OBLIGATIONS
11. To comply fully with the FIFA Rules, UEFA Rules and the FAW Rules at all times and to ensure that these are also complied with fully by its Members and Subordinates;
12. To ensure fairness in the election of its decision-making bodies;
13. To take part in competitions and other sports activities organised by the FAW;
14. To pay its membership subscriptions to the FAW;
15. To respect the Laws of the Game and to ensure that these are also respected by its Members and Subordinates through an appropriate provision in its own membership rules;
16. To adopt and enforce an appropriate provision in its own membership rules specifying that any dispute requiring resolution involving itself or one of its Members or Subordinates and relating to its Rules and Regulations or the FAW Rules and any decisions of the Association shall, at the appropriate stage in the dispute, come solely under the jurisdiction of the appropriate Disciplinary Body or the panel under FAW Rule 146, as the case may be;
17. Not to make any change or any amendment of its own membership rules without the approval of the FAW;
18. To communicate to its own Members any amendment of its own membership rules and the FAW Rules; Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 11
19. Not to maintain any relations of a sporting nature with entities that are not recognised by FIFA, UEFA or the FAW or with Members or Subordinates that have been suspended or expelled by the FAW;
20. To observe the principles of loyalty, integrity and good sporting behaviour as an expression of fair play through an appropriate provision in its own membership rules;
21. To keep and update regularly a register of its Members;
22. To comply fully with all other duties arising from the FIFA Rules, UEFA Rules and the FAW Rules, including the recommendations of the 2016 Area Associations Review Group and its Improvement Plan.
DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS, DISPUTES, APPEALS
PANEL STRUCTURE, COMPOSITION AND JURISDICTION
23. The structure of the Association’s mechanisms for dealing with disciplinary proceedings, disputes and appeals is as follows:-
23.1 the Disciplinary Panel
24. For the purpose of this section of the Rules:-
24.1 It shall be a breach of the Rules for any Councillor, Member or any Subordinate to do or permit or assist in the doing or permitting of any of the following whether in connection with the playing of Association Football or Futsal:-
24.1.1 violate the Laws of the Game or the Futsal Laws of the Game or the Rules or any Regulation or violate the FIFA Rules, UEFA Rules or FAW Rules;
24.1.2 violate the rules or regulations (in whatever form) of any Member or any competition, sanctioned by a Member or sanctioned by the Association;
24.1.3 play with or against any club suspended by FIFA, UEFA, the FAW, the Association, any Area Association or league or any other national football association recognised by FIFA or appoint or allow to remain in office a director or official who has been suspended by any such body;
24.1.4 in respect of matches taking place within the jurisdiction of the Association, bet in any betting activity (authorised and registered football pools excepted) or accept any bets in any way related to any match;
24.1.4(A) in respect of matches involving any Member, Subordinate or the Association playing any match in a competition outside Wales, a Councillor, Member or Subordinate shall not bet in any betting activity (authorised and registered football pools excepted) or accept any bets in any way related to the said match or any other match in the competition in which the match involving the said Member or Subordinate takes place;
24.1.5 offer or attempt to offer, either directly or indirectly, any bribe or other reward whatsoever to a Member, Subordinate, any other club official, Player, referee or any other footballing body or individual with a view to influencing the result, progress, conduct or any other aspect of any match, or to accept any such bribe or other reward;
24.1.5(A) whilst participating in a match, whether as a Player or match official, for any person (for reward) to fail to perform their duties or responsibilities to the best of their ability during the match;
24.1.5(B) fail to report to the Association immediately any approach from any person, Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 12
organisation or other third party in respect of activities reasonably thought to be aimed at influencing the course and/or result of a match or competition in an unlawful or undue manner;
24.1.5(C) fail to report to the Association immediately any information or behaviour involving any person, organisation or third party in respect of activities reasonably thought to be aimed at influencing the course and/or result of a match or competition in an unlawful or undue manner;
24.1.6 allow a director, official, referee, assistant referee or Player under suspension to act as a referee or to perform any duties from the execution of which that person has been suspended, or fail to take all reasonable precautions to prevent such person from entering the ground of any club;
24.1.7 sell or offer for sale, either directly or indirectly, a ticket for any football match in excess of the face value of the ticket;
24.1.8 play a match with or against a club whose ground has been closed by the Association or the FAW on any ground within a radius of twelve (12) miles of the ground closed unless such match is an away fixture for the club whose ground has been so closed and is played at the ground of the home team which is within a radius of twelve (12) miles of the closed ground;
24.1.9 commit any act or make any statement either verbally or in writing (including, without limitation, any racial or other discriminatory behaviour, conduct or language or comments made on social media), or be responsible for conduct, continuing misconduct or any other matter likely to bring the game of Association Football or the Association into disrepute including, without limitation, any incident on or around the field of play (including the changing room area) that occurs before, during or after a match;
24.1.10 receive a caution or conviction for any of the offences listed in Schedule 4 Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000, its revisions and amendments; or received any caution or conviction for any offences listed in the Sexual Offences Act 2003, its revisions and amendments; or received any caution or conviction for any of the offences listed in Schedule 1 Children and Young Persons Act 1933, its revisions and amendments; or is identified as a person presenting a risk or potential risk to children; or receive any caution or conviction for any offence against a vulnerable adult; or breach the FAW’s Welfare Policies and Procedures and Regulations, or any code of conduct and ethics established under any of them;
24.1.11 fail to conduct themselves in an orderly fashion or fail to refrain from violence, threatening, abusive, obscene or provocative behaviour, conduct or language whilst attending or taking part in a match including, without limitation, any racial or other discriminatory behaviour, conduct or language;
24.1.12 encroach on the pitch area, save for authorised persons or for reasons of crowd safety;
24.1.13 whilst attending a match (a) bring into the ground any firework, flare, smoke bomb or other pyrotechnic device or (b) ignite or otherwise set-off any firework, flare, smoke bomb or other pyrotechnic device or (c) throw any firework, flare, smoke bomb, other pyrotechnic device, missile, bottle or other potentially harmful or dangerous object (including, without limitation, at or on to the pitch or at any person on the pitch or elsewhere in the ground);
24.1.14 fail to ensure that a private way is provided for players and officials from the playing ground to the dressing room whenever this is practicable at every ground within the jurisdiction of that Member;
24.1.15 use or provide others with information which is not publically available and which is Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 13
obtained through the Councillor’s, Member’s or Subordinate’s position in football and which damages, or could damage, the integrity of a match or competition.
24.2 Every Member will be responsible for the actions of its Subordinates and the Member will also be in breach of any Rule or any Regulation, if that Rule or Regulation is breached by its Subordinate.
25. The Disciplinary Panel will hear the following matters:-
25.1 any charge of an alleged Disciplinary Offence brought by the Association against any Councillor, Member or any Subordinate. The Association and the said Councillor, Member or Subordinate will be the relevant “Party” or “Parties” to the proceedings for the purpose of this section of the Rules;
25.2 any appeal by a Subordinate or other third party against a decision of a Member, where the said decision was a decision by the Member in the first instance. The Member and the Subordinate or other third party will be the “Party” or “Parties” to the proceedings for the purpose of this section of the Rules;
25.3 any appeal by a Subordinate or other third party against a decision of a Member, where the said decision was a decision by the Member acting as an appellant body in hearing an appeal against a decision of a Subordinate. The Subordinate or other third party will be the relevant “Party” or “Parties” to the proceedings for the purpose of this section of the Rules;
25.4 any dispute or difference between two or more Members (not being an appeal covered by Rule 25.2) which one or more of the said Members refers to the Association for resolution. The said Members will be the relevant “Party” or “Parties” to the proceedings for the purpose of this section of the Rules; and
25.5 any disputes or differences between a Member and any Subordinate or other third party (not being covered by Rules 25.2 or 25.3) which one or more of the Member or the Subordinate or other third party refers to the Association for resolution. The Member of the Association and the Subordinate or other third party will be the relevant “Party” or “Parties” to the proceedings for the purpose of this section of the Rules.
26. The composition of the Disciplinary Panel will be as follows:-
26.1 only the Councillors as defined in these Rules will sit on the Disciplinary Panel. Each Disciplinary Panel will consist of three (3) members, including one from a list of four (4) chairmen designate nominated by the Council from time to time. On a case by case basis, the General Secretary or the Discipline Secretary will appoint the Disciplinary Panel chairman from the said list of chairmen designate and the other two (2) members of the Disciplinary Panel;
27. No Member or Subordinate shall commence disciplinary proceedings under its own rules or regulations against a person, club or other entity which is under the jurisdiction of the Member or Subordinate, if (in respect of the relevant facts, circumstances or event) the Association has commenced, or indicated to the Member or Subordinate its intention to commence, disciplinary proceedings under these Rules against the person, club or other entity.
COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS BEFORE A PANEL – NOTICES, FEES AND PROCEDURE
28. The following will apply if a Party wishes to refer a matter to the Disciplinary Panel:-
28.1 Where the Association brings a charge of an alleged Disciplinary Offence under Rule 25.1:-
28.1.1 the Association will give a Disciplinary Notice to the other Party;
28.1.2 the Party charged will have seven (7) Business Days after service of the Disciplinary Notice to reply stipulating whether (a) they admit or deny the charge and (b) whether they wish to waive their right to a private hearing before the Disciplinary Panel. If the charge is denied, the reply must state the grounds of Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 14
denial and the Party charged will not be permitted to raise any other grounds of denial without the leave of the chairman of the Disciplinary Panel;
28.1.3 if the Party charged fails to reply to the Disciplinary Notice within seven (7) Business Days, they will be deemed to have denied the charge and to have waived their right to a private hearing before the Disciplinary Panel. In such circumstances the Association will, without further notice to the Party charged, convene a Disciplinary Panel who will consider the alleged Disciplinary Offence in the absence of the Party charged and the provisions of Rules 28.1.4 to 28.1.11 inclusive shall not apply;
28.1.4 if the Party charged has replied to the Disciplinary Notice and requested a private hearing the Association will give the Party charged no less than seven (7) Business Days written notice of the date, time and place of the hearing and the provisions of Rules 28.1.5 to 28.1.11 inclusive shall apply;
28.1.5 where the Party charged is an individual person, they will be required to attend the hearing in person. Where the Party charged is not an individual person, one or more duly authorised senior representatives of the Party will attend the hearing, whether directors, officers or otherwise;
28.1.6 the Association and the Party charged will disclose to each other such documents as they intend to produce in evidence at the hearing. Whenever reasonably possible, the parties will make such disclosures no less than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the hearing;
28.1.7 the Association and the Party charged will be entitled to make opening and closing remarks at the hearing and to call witnesses who will be expected to answer questions in cross-examination. Members of the Disciplinary Panel will be entitled to ask questions of any witness during the hearing. The Party charged will not be obliged to give evidence in person but the Disciplinary Panel will be entitled to draw such inference as may be reasonably appropriate if the Party charged declines to do so. The chairman of the Disciplinary Panel will warn the Party charged of this fact;
28.1.8 the Disciplinary Panel hearing will proceed in the absence of the Party charged, unless the Disciplinary Panel reasonably considers that the Party charged has given an acceptable reason for such non-attendance, in which case the hearing will be adjourned;
28.1.9 the Disciplinary Panel will retire to consider its findings in private. A decision may be announced on the day or reserved to a later date, in which case, the decision will be delivered in writing;
28.1.10 if the Disciplinary Panel finds the Party charged guilty of the Disciplinary Offence at a Disciplinary Panel hearing attended by the Party charged, no penalty or sanction will be imposed until:-
28.1.10.1 the Disciplinary Panel has been informed by the Association of any previous Disciplinary Offences recorded against the guilty Party; and
28.1.10.2 the guilty Party has been given the opportunity to make representations in mitigation of the Disciplinary Offence;
28.1.11 the Association and the Party charged shall be entitled to legal or other representation at the Disciplinary Panel hearing;
28.1.12 where the Party charged has waived the right to a private hearing or is deemed to have waived such right, or where the Party charged does not attend the private hearing, the Disciplinary Panel will consider such information as it considers reasonably necessary to decide the matter including, without limitation, any written Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 15
representations made for or on behalf of the Party charged and representations (whether written or verbal) made for or on behalf of the Association. The Disciplinary Panel will be entitled to seek such further information or evidence as it deems necessary. If the Disciplinary Panel finds the Party charged guilty of the Disciplinary Offence, the Association will inform the Disciplinary Panel of any other Disciplinary Offences recorded against the guilty Party but the Disciplinary Panel will not be obliged to invite the guilty Party to make further representations in mitigation of the Disciplinary Offence before imposing a penalty;
28.1.13 whether or not the hearing takes place, the Disciplinary Panel will have absolute discretion whether to make a cost order for or against the Party charged; and
28.1.14 whether or not a hearing takes place, the Association will send written confirmation of the Disciplinary Panel’s findings to the Party charged.
28.2 In the case of any other proceedings pursuant to Rule 25 under the jurisdiction of the Disciplinary Panel:-
28.2.1 the Party wishing to commence the proceedings will give a Request Notice to the Association (marked for the attention of the General Secretary of the Association) and the other Party or Parties;
28.2.2 in an appeal under Rules 25.2 and 25.3 against a decision of a Member, the Request Notice will be served on the Association not more than seven (7) Business Days after the earlier of (a) the Member announcing its decision at the time of its hearing (if any) or (b) receipt by the Party appealing of written notification of the Member’s decision. For the purposes of (b) above, the provisions of the Football Association of Wales Rule 144 (as to the services or notices etc) shall apply to the said written notification issued by the Member. Any Request Notice lodged after seven (7) Business Days will be rejected unless the Party lodging the same can demonstrate to the reasonable satisfaction of the Association that it was not reasonably practicable to lodge the Request Notice within the time limit;
28.2.3 the following appropriate Request Fee must accompany the Request Notice:-
28.2.3.1 £50.00 in all cases;
28.2.4 any Request Notice which is not accompanied by the appropriate Request Fee will be rejected by the Association and any incorrect fee will be returned and, in the case of an appeal under Rules 25.2 or 25.3, time will continue to run for the service of the Request Notice within the original seven (7) Business Days period stipulated in Rule 28.2.2;
28.2.5 the Association will within twenty (20) Business Days of actual receipt of the Request Notice send a written notice to the Parties confirming the date, time and place of the Disciplinary Panel hearing. In the case of an appeal under Rules 25.2 or 25.3, the Disciplinary Panel proceedings will be a re-hearing of the case and the Disciplinary Panel will decide the matter on the basis of the evidence produced to them. At any time prior to the Disciplinary Panel hearing, any Party will have the right to waive their right to a private hearing but a hearing will take place unless all Parties agree in writing to waive their right to a private hearing;
28.2.6 where the Party involved is an individual person, they will be required to attend a hearing in person. Where the Party involved is not an individual person, one or more duly authorised senior representatives of the Party will attend the hearing, whether directors, officers or otherwise;
28.2.7 the Parties involved will disclose to each other and to the Association such documents as they intend to produce in evidence at the hearing. Whenever reasonably possible the Parties will make such disclosures no less than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the hearing; Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 16
28.2.8 the Parties will be entitled to make opening and closing remarks at the hearing and to call witnesses who will be expected to answer questions in cross examination. Members of the Disciplinary Panel will be entitled to ask questions of any witnesses during the hearing. No Party will be obliged to give evidence in person but the Disciplinary Panel will be entitled to draw such inference as may be reasonably appropriate if the Party declines to do so. The chairman of the Disciplinary Panel will warn the Party concerned of this fact;
28.2.9 the Disciplinary Panel hearing will proceed in the absence of either Party, unless the Disciplinary Panel reasonably considers that the absent Party has given an acceptable reason for such non-attendance, in which case the hearing will be adjourned;
28.2.10 the Disciplinary Panel will retire to consider its findings in private. A decision may be announced on the day or reserved to a later date in which case the decision will be delivered in writing;
28.2.11 the Parties will be entitled to legal or other representation at the Disciplinary Panel hearing;
28.2.12 where the Parties to the appeal have all waived their rights to a private hearing, the Disciplinary Panel will consider such information as it considers reasonably necessary to decide the matter including, without limitation, any written representations made for or on behalf of the Parties. The Disciplinary Panel will be entitled to seek such further information or evidence as it deems necessary;
28.2.13 whether or not a hearing takes place, the Disciplinary Panel will have absolute discretion whether to make a cost order for or against a Party to the proceeding; and
28.2.14 whether or not a hearing takes place, the Association will send written confirmation of the Disciplinary Panel’s findings to the Parties.
29. A Party has a right of appeal to the Football Association of Wales against a decision or any part of a decision of a Disciplinary Panel made under any part of Rule 25, except that the Association will only have the right to appeal against the penalty or sanction imposed by the Disciplinary Panel made under Rule 25.1 and not against a finding of not guilty.
30. The Party wishing to commence proceedings will give a Request Notice to the Football Association of Wales and the other Party or Parties. The Request Notice must be served on the Football Association of Wales not more than seven (7) Business Days after the earlier of (a) the decision being announced at the time of the hearing or (b) receipt by the Party appealing of the written notification of the decision. A Request Notice must be accompanied with the appropriate fee (made payable to the FAW) and be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer at The Football Association of Wales, 11/12 Neptune Court, Vanguard Way, Cardiff CF24 5PJ. A Business Day is any day of the week except a Saturday or Sunday or public bank holiday in Wales.
PENALTIES AND OTHER POWERS
31. Where:-
31.1 under any provision of Rule 25.1 the Disciplinary Panel finds the Party charged guilty of a Disciplinary Offence, the Disciplinary Panel shall apply the following penalties against the Party charged (or two or more concurrently):-
31.1.1 suspension from, or any involvement in Association Football either permanently or for an indefinite period or for a specific and stated period in accordance with the Football Association of Wales’ Categories of Suspension Regulations; Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 17
31.1.2 a fine;
31.1.3 a censure;
31.1.4 the closure of a football ground either permanently or for an indefinite period or for a specific and stated period;
31.1.5 the guilty Party, if a club, to forfeit points awarded in one or more competitions;
31.1.6 the guilty Party, if a club, to be disqualified from playing in one or more competitions;
31.1.7 such other penalty as the Disciplinary Panel shall reasonably deem fit including, without limitation, a written undertaking from the guilty Party as to their future conduct;
31.1.8 the guilty Party, if a club, to make such publication in its match day programme, website or other publication medium as the Disciplinary Panel may direct; or
31.1.9 a transfer embargo preventing the guilty Party, if a club, from signing new Players during such period as the Association shall stipulate.
31.2 under Rules 25.2 or 25.3 the Disciplinary Panel hears an appeal by a Subordinate or other third party against a decision of a Member, the Disciplinary Panel will have the power to grant or deny the appeal (in whole or in part) and the power to increase or decrease the penalty or sanction (if any) imposed by the Member or substitute such other penalty or sanction as the Disciplinary Panel shall deem fit; and
31.3 in the case of any other proceedings under the jurisdiction of the Disciplinary Panel pursuant to Rules 25.4 or 25.5, the Disciplinary Panel will have the power to make such order or ruling as it deems reasonable to resolve the dispute or difference.
32. If a Party is in default for twenty-one (21) calendar days in failing to pay or carry out any penalty, sanction, order or ruling made by the Disciplinary Panel, (a) the Party will automatically be suspended from all Association Football related activity under the jurisdiction of the West Wales FA as defined in the Football Association of Wales’ Categories of Suspension Regulations, which for the purpose of this Rule 32 shall be read as applying to any person or other legal entity, until the penalty, sanction, order or ruling has been paid or complied with in full and (b) the Association shall have the right to refer the non-compliance back to the Disciplinary Panel which made the relevant decision and that Panel shall have the power to impose further penalties, sanctions, orders or rulings as a result of a non-compliance. It is the responsibility of the club, to which the player or official is associated, to pay a fine and/or other financial penalty imposed by a Disciplinary Panel on the player or official.
MISCELLANEOUS
33. The law governing the proceedings before the Disciplinary Panel shall be the law of England and Wales. The standard of proof applied shall be the balance of probabilities, except that under Rule 24.1.5 the standard of proof applied shall be whether the Disciplinary Offence has been established to the comfortable satisfaction of the Disciplinary Panel.
34. The rules of service set out in the Football Association of Wales Rule 144 shall apply to all notices and any other communications whatsoever sent in connection with the proceedings of a Disciplinary Panel.
35. These Rules are sufficient to enable the Association, Members and Subordinates to resolve all Disciplinary Offences and disputes or differences. The Parties must exhaust all procedures and processes of appeal in these Rules and the FAW Rules before taking legal proceedings in a court of law and then only as a last resort.
36. Notwithstanding any rule or regulation (in whatever form) of any Member or Subordinate to the Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 18
contrary, it shall be a condition of the Association sanctioning any competition organised by the Member or any Subordinate that any appellant may lodge an appeal with the Disciplinary Panel (under Rules 25.2 or 25.3) against any decision of the Member or a Subordinate.
37. Subject to an appeal lodged with the FAW by any of the Parties, any decision of the Disciplinary Panel shall be a decision of the Association and all Members will comply with the same and will ensure that all Subordinates comply with the same.
38. The Association shall be permitted (but not obliged) to publish summaries of the decisions of its Disciplinary Panel in whatever form and forum it considers appropriate from time to time.
REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF PLAYERS
39. The registration and transfer of players shall be in accordance with the current Rules (Section H) and Regulations of the Football Association of Wales (as amended from time to time).
LEAGUES AND COMPETITIONS
40. Save in respect of practice matches, all leagues or competitions of any description and at any level (including, without limitation, a charity or benefit league or competition) must be sanctioned by the FAW.
41. The sanction for each league or competition must be renewed annually by the FAW.
42. Subject to Rule 45, no league or competition will be sanctioned by the FAW unless each team taking part in such league or competition fields a side consisting of eleven (11) players, from which number there shall be no deviation, unless it be occasioned through injury or some such other and proper cause during the course of any game in such league or competition.
43. Application for sanction of a league or competition shall be made, and thereafter renewed annually, with the FAW on or before 20th July immediately preceding the Playing Season during which Playing Season the league or competition is intended to be played. Such application must be made in every case on a form prescribed by the FAW from time to time. All such forms shall be supplied only by this Association. Every such application must be accompanied by two written copies of the rules of the league or competition concerned. Every such application must also be accompanied by a written list of the names of all the clubs which have consented to join and take part in the league or competition. All such leagues or competitions shall observe the Rules and Regulations of the FAW. All matches shall be played in accordance with the Laws of the Game.
44. All applications for sanction under Rule 40 shall be made direct to the FAW. All other applications for annual renewal of the sanction under Rule 41 shall, in the first instance, be lodged with the Association. The Association will vet the application for renewal, and the supporting documents referred to in Rule 43, and will forward the application to the FAW with its recommendation for acceptance or rejection but the final decision on the application will rest solely with the FAW.
45. Notwithstanding anything contained in Rule 42 or in any other Rule, the FAW may give permission for small-sided leagues or competitions (including, without limitation, futsal) to be played, provided that:-
45.1 the league or competition has been sanctioned by the FAW in accordance with the requirements of Rules 42 or 43. Clubs seeking affiliation to this Association in order to participate in a small side league or competition must pay the Association an affiliation fee;
45.2 in the case of single matches, and one-day competitions (e.g. garden fetes or work’s sports’ days), they must be sanctioned by the FAW in accordance with the requirements of Rule 40;
45.3 the rules governing the eligibility and conduct of the players in the sanctioned match or competition shall be administered by the management committee of the sanctioned game or competition subject always to the authority of the Association and shall be in conformity with the FAW Rules and Regulations; Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 19
45.4 the playing of non-sanctioned matches arranged by private individuals for speculative purposes shall not be permitted;
45.5 for small side leagues or competitions played for charitable objectives a statement of accounts of the event shall be supplied to the Association (and other Area Association(s) if the league or competition falls within the geographical area of more than one Area Association) within twenty-one days (21) of the last match in the event; and
45.6 the laws applicable to the playing of small-side games shall be as set by the FAW from time to time.
46. No Subordinate or club under the jurisdiction of the Association, nor player, nor referee or any other body or individual in any way within the jurisdiction of this Association, shall play in or take part in any league or competition (including, without limitation, charity or benefit league or competition) within the boundaries of Wales unless such league or competition has been sanctioned by the FAW.
47. No Subordinate or club under the jurisdiction of the Association, nor player, nor referee or any other body or individual in any way within the jurisdiction of this Association, shall play, or take part in any league or competition (including, without limitation, charity or benefit league or competition) outside the boundaries of Wales unless such participation shall have first been sanctioned by the FAW. The application for such sanction shall be made, and renewed annually, in writing to the FAW’s Chief Executive Officer on or before 30th April immediately preceding the Playing Season in which the said applicant wishes to participate in the said league or competition. Such application must be made in every case on a form prescribed by the FAW’s Chief Executive Officer from time to time. All such forms shall be supplied only by the FAW’s Chief Executive Officer and may not be obtained from any other source.
48. Any league or competition of whatever kind within the jurisdiction of this Association shall only be played within a geographical area approved and sanctioned by the FAW.
49. Any club which is within the jurisdiction of the FAW and which has received sanction from the FAW to compete in a league or competition outside the boundaries of Wales, shall carry out in full its obligations to those Welsh Association Football competitions of which it may be expected reasonably to take part, as defined by the FAW from time to time.
50. The name of any sponsor or the donor of a cup or trophy or any other person may form part of the title of a league or competition subject to the prior written approval of the FAW.
51. Restricted advertising will be permitted on the shirts, shorts and stockings worn by Players subject to the prior written approval of the FAW. The depth of the lettering in connection with such advertising shall not exceed 200cm2. A motif not exceeding 20cm2 of the manufacturer of the clothing may also be worn, subject to the prior written approval of the FAW. The emblem of the club, Association or other football body may be worn on the shirt. The advertising of tobacco, strong alcoholic beverages, as well as slogans of a political, religious or racial nature, or for other causes that offend common decency, are prohibited.
52. Subject to Rule 53 and subject to any special sanction granted by the FAW, no league or competition which has been played during the Playing Season shall be allowed extended time outside the Playing Season to play all matches in the league or competition, including, without limitation, any league or competition played for charitable purposes. The FAW may specially sanction a match to be played after the end of the Playing Season if the match is arranged between two distinct clubs, or leagues, or Area Associations or between any two of them. In granting any such sanction, the FAW shall be entitled to stipulate to whom the whole or any part of the income generated from any such match is to be paid including, without limitation, payment to a registered charity nominated by the FAW.
53. Notwithstanding anything contained in the FAW Rules:-
53.1 semi-final or final matches of cup competitions of the FAW or this Association may be played not later than Saturday or Sunday following the end of the Playing Season in any year; Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 20
53.2 small sided leagues or competitions as specified in Rule 45 may be played at any time, including outside the Playing Season; and
53.3 matches may be played for charity, or some other object approved by the FAW, not later than the Saturday or Sunday following the end of the Playing Season and application for permission to play any such match must be made in writing and be forwarded to the FAW’s Chief Executive Officer not later than the 1st April in the year concerned.
PRACTICE MATCHES
54. Practice matches between teams of the same club or between teams from different clubs may be played with the sanction of the FAW or this Association, as applicable, during the twenty-eight (28) calendar days immediately preceding the start of the playing season but any club scheduled to play a match in a UEFA club competition prior to the start of the playing season may play any such practice match during the twenty-eight (28) calendar days immediately preceding the club’s first match in that UEFA competition. Where the proposed practice match to be played outside of Wales involves a club of the Association, the application for sanction shall, in the first instance, be lodged with this Association and in such cases the Association will vet the application and will forward the application to the FAW with its recommendation for acceptance or rejection but the final decision on the application will rest solely with the FAW. All other applications for sanctioning practice matches shall be made to the Association.
55. The net receipts from a sanctioned practice match must be distributed before 15th September in each Playing Season as follows:-
55.1 not less than 25% to the Area Association to which the club or clubs are affiliated and the balance shall be used or distributed in any such manner as the club or clubs shall decide. When English and Welsh clubs play each other in public practice matches, the 25% of the net receipts referred to shall be equally divided, 121⁄2% being given to the English County Football Association concerned and the other 121⁄2% to the relevant Area Association. When clubs from two (2) Area Associations play each other in practice matches, the 25% of the net receipts referred to shall be equally divided between the two (2) Area Associations; and
55.2 the net receipts of each match shall be calculated by deducting from the match receipts the essential ground and travelling expenses concerned with the match which shall not in any case exceed 20% of the gross receipts. A return of the monies received, the expenses, and sums paid together with the necessary receipts must be sent to the FAW or the Area Association or Area Associations from whom sanction to play the match was obtained, and each such Area Association shall by 30th September make a complete return to the FAW of the practice matches played and the monies distributed.
56. Practice matches between teams of different clubs must be advertised as public practice matches and must be open to the public on payment.
57. Players who have not been engaged by a club for the following season may play in practice matches.
58. The sanction referred to in Rule 54 shall not be necessary in the case of a private practice match between teams of the same club at which the public is not admitted and where no charge is made for or in lieu of admission either directly or indirectly.
REFEREES
59. On the field of play, any decision by the referee in charge of any match on questions of fact or the interpretation of the Laws of the Game shall be final and conclusive. The Association’s Disciplinary Procedures Concerning Field Offences Regulations shall stipulate the penalties automatically imposed on Players in consequence of any offence committed during a match, as reported by the referee of that match. The said Regulations shall also specify any rights of appeal which may be permitted by the Association from time to time against any such automatically imposed penalty. In addition, the Association shall always have the right to bring a charge of misconduct against a Player where it receives evidence of misconduct during a match where the referee of the match confirms to Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 21
the Association that he/she did not witness the said event.
60. When a referee is appointed for any match by the FAW, this Association or the organisers of a competition sanctioned by the FAW, the referee shall inform such appointing body in writing within three (3) days of receipt by him/her of the notice of appointment concerned whether he/she accepts or declines the appointment. Any referee failing to accept or decline such an appointment in accordance with the provisions of this Rule shall be liable to a fine of £53 for each such offence. Having accepted an appointment to referee a match, the referee shall not cancel such engagement in order to officiate in some other match.
61. It shall be a breach of these Rules, if any referee fails to report any instance of misconduct during or relating to a match which comes to his/her notice, and if it is proved to the satisfaction of the Association that such instance of misconduct was of a nature that required reporting.
62. No referee may take any part in the management of any league or other competition of whatever kind if he/she officiates as a referee within the jurisdiction of such league or competition.
63. The promotion and demotion of referees and assistant referees to and from leagues under the jurisdiction of the Association shall be at the discretion of the Association.
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
64. At any meeting held by the Council or any sub-committee of the Council to discuss a matter relating to any club or league, Councillors having an interest in such club or league shall declare the nature and extent of that interest to the other Councillors and shall:-
64.1 not be counted in the quorum present at the meeting to consider the matter;
64.2 have no vote on such matter; and
64.3 leave the room and take no further part in the discussion on such matter.
65. The provisions of Rule 64 shall not apply to a conflict of interest which arises solely because the Councillor is appointed, nominated or elected a Councillor as the representative of any league.
66. At any meeting held by the Council or any sub-committee of the Council at which a declaration of interest under Rule 64 is made, the other Councillors at that meeting may direct that the provisions of Rule 64 be suspended or relaxed in respect of that specific matter for any Councillor who has made the necessary declaration of a conflict of interest. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 22
RULES OF THE ASSOCIATION
1. Title of Association. – The Association shall be called ‘THE WEST WALES FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION’ and be affiliated to the Football Association of Wales, whose General Rules shall be binding upon this Association unless the following Rules vary same. The General Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Secretary and Referees Officer for the time being shall be the four trustees, who shall be for all intents and purposes, the legal owners of the Trophies, Monies and property of the Association, and shall deal with the same according to the directions of the Council. In the event of a vacancy through death or any other cause, the vacancy shall be filled within three months,
2. Club eligible for Membership. – All Clubs playing according to the Laws of the Football Association of Wales and having their Grounds and Headquarters west of a line drawn from Briton Ferry, Neath, northwards to Glynneath, and then again northwards to the boundary line of the South Wales Football Association shall be eligible for membership.
3. Compulsory Membership. All Clubs whose grounds are situated within the area covered by the Association must be members of the Association. Any Club being a member, playing matches with any other Club in the area of this Association not a member within the meaning of this rule, may be suspended, expelled, fined or otherwise dealt with as the Council may deem fit. Clubs entering Outside Competitions may not be given permission unless they satisfy the Association that they will enter the Association’s Cup Competitions. Any Club wishing to play in a League other than the League operating in the area in which the Club is domiciled, must have permission of both Leagues and this Association. (a) Sanction of Leagues and Competitions. All Leagues and Competitions within the jurisdiction of the West Wales Football Association must be duly approved and sanctioned annually by the Council. All affiliated Leagues shall be confined to a definitive area and shall neither extend nor alter such area without the sanction of this Association. Application for such sanction on the appropriate form supplied by the Association, must be received by the Secretary on or before 1st July in each season, accompanied by the Rules of the League or Sanctioned Competition which shall be subject to ratification by the Council at the first meeting after the Association’s Annual General Meeting. (b) League Annual Returns. The Secretary of each affiliated League shall, on or before 1st September in each year, send a list of its Clubs, together with the names and addresses of the Secretaries, to the Secretary of the Association. In addition, at the commencement of each season, each affiliated League shall supply the Association with a copy of its Rule Book and/or other published Handbook and shall make available to the Association on request such additional copies as may be required. Payment will be made for any such additional copies provided. (c) Amendments to League Rules. Any proposed amendments to League Rules shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Association on or before 15th March, for ratification by the Council. (d) Age Limit Competitions are confined to Players who have not attained the age for the Competition on the 1st September in each season.
4. Resigning. Any Club wishing to resign from any League at the end of a season and proposing to join another League, must first of all resign from the League in which it is a member, in accordance with the rules of that League and have met all obligations. The Club must then apply by 1st June to the Association for permission to enter the new League. Full details of such applications (giving reasons, etc) must be submitted to the Association and a copy sent to each of the Leagues concerned. The applications will be considered by a Special Sanction Committee having plenary powers, and composed of the Officers and one member of Council from each of the four Senior Leagues. If any other League is affected by such application, that League shall be represented on the Committee. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 23
5. Constitution of Clubs. All Clubs not directly affiliated with the Football Association of Wales shall satisfy the Council that they are properly constituted Clubs and playing football according to the rules of the Football Association of Wales, prior to election of Membership. All Clubs shall forward to the Secretary on or before the 1st July a return in accordance with the appropriate form and shall advise the Secretary of this Association within seven days of every change that may be made re Secretaryship or be fined not exceeding £10.00.
6. Illegal Matches . No Club shall be allowed to play matches with Clubs not Members of the Association, or of some other recognised Football Association. Clubs breaking this Rule shall be liable to be fined or suspended and be dealt with further by the Council as it may think fit.
7. Qualification for Membership. Clubs shall be divided into three categories for Membership purposes as follows:- Classification A – Clubs having membership of the English League system, Welsh Premier League or Welsh Football League. Classification B – Clubs not in the foregoing classification with any playing member over 16 years of age during the season concerned. Classification C – Clubs with playing members who are all under 16 years of age during the season concerned. All Classification C Clubs must affiliate separately to the foregoing sections.
8. The Annual Subscription, payment of which shall give entitlement to a copy of the Official Handbook of the Association shall be as follows: Clubs in Classification A, £25; Classification B Clubs, £10; Classification C Clubs, £3; Leagues providing for all ages, £15; Leagues providing for players under 16 years of age only, £8; Sanctioned Competitions other than those administered by an affiliated League, £12. Copies of the minutes of Council Meetings will be supplied to Clubs on payment of an additional fee of £10.00. Clubs must pay their subscriptions before being allowed to take part in football. Leagues must pay their subscriptions before taking part in the business of the Association. Each affiliated Club and League must pay its annual subscription on or before the 1st July, and any organisation whose subscription is unpaid on 1st July shall be fined the sum of £25.00 and be suspended until same is paid. The affiliation form must be returned with the Annual Subscription . Leagues affiliated to the Association may only accept a Club for membership when that Club produces its WWFA Affiliation number for the season concerned. Clubs who have not paid their WWFA affiliation fee shall not be registered by any League.
9. Executive Officers. – The Executive Officers shall be appointed by the Council and shall consist of: (a) Chairman and Vice-Chairman to be declared on seniority based on continuous service, who shall exercise a vote at all meetings, with the Chairman having a ‘casting’ vote only. (b) General Secretary, having no voting power at Council or Standing Committee meetings. (c) Assistant Secretary, if appointed, and his duties defined by the Council. (d) Treasurer, whose duties shall be defined by the Council. (e) Referees Officer, whose duties shall be defined by the Council. (f) Assistant Treasurer, if appointed, and his duties defined by the Council, and have no voting powers at Council or Standing Committee meetings. . 9.1. Non-Executive Officers. The non-Executive Officers shall be appointed by the Council and shall consist of: (a) President, who shall be appointed annually and be the longest serving active Life Member and may serve up to a maximum of 2 years. (b) Life Members. (c) Vice Presidents, who are former Chairmen of Council who have not attained 21 years’ service.
9.2. FAW Representative. The representative to the Football Association of Wales shall be appointed by the Council. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 24
10. Council. (a) The Council, together with the Officers provided for in Rule 9, shall control all the affairs of the Association and shall consist of members nominated by affiliated Clubs on the following basis: i. Clubs in membership of the English League system, Welsh Premier League and Welsh Football League may nominate and be represented by one member. A ballot shall be held if more than one nomination is received. ii. The Carmarthenshire AFL may nominate and be represented by two members. iii. The Neath & District AFL may nominate and be represented by two members. iv. The Pembrokeshire AFL may nominate and be represented by two members. v. The Swansea Senior and Sunday AFL may nominate and be represented by three members. vi. The Swansea Junior AFL may nominate and be represented by one member. vii. The West Glamorgan Junior AFL may nominate and be represented by one member. viii. The West Wales Womens and Girls AFL may nominate and be represented by one member. ix. The West Wales Youth AFL may nominate and be represented by one member. x. The West Wales Pan Disability AFL may nominate and be represented by one member. xi. The Pembrokeshire Womens & Girls AFL may nominate and be represented by one member. (b) The West Wales Referees’ Association shall be allowed to nominate a representative, who is a non-active Referee, to sit on Council. (c) The Schools Association in the area of the West Wales FA shall be allowed to nominate a representative to sit on Council. (d) The Council shall invite a Welsh Football Trust representative from the West Wales FA area, who is neither a non-active Referee nor registered Player, to sit on Council. (e) The Council shall have power to appoint sub-Committees, and may delegate to them such powers as may be determined. (f) On completion of 21 years active service on the Council, the member shall become a Life Member and shall be entitled to attend all Council and Committee meetings. The organisation the member represented may then nominate a new Council Member. (g) Council meetings shall be held monthly during the playing season, or at the discretion of the Officers. Council will not meet in January or in the close season. (h) Council shall have power to deal with any matter not specifically provided for in the Rules of the Association or in the Rules of its various Cup Competitions. All in membership shall be deemed to have knowledge of same if the same shall be published in minutes of Council. (See Rule 8 regarding purchase of minutes) 10.1 Nominations. All candidates for election as Members of the Council must be nominated on Form A, which will be supplied by the Secretary of the Association. Such form must be returned to the Secretary of the Association on or before the 30th April. As soon as all nominations have been received, a list of persons nominated shall be drawn up and a copy shall be sent to every Club or League that is entitled to vote, at least seven days before the Annual Meeting to be held in May/June. The permission of Council is necessary for any nomination to be accepted to fill any vacancy. 11. Loss of Seat. Any member of the Council who has been absent from three consecutive meetings shall be considered to have resigned. Life Members who have not attended for three years shall have no voting powers. Representatives shall not be changed without the sanction of Council. 12. Annual General Meeting. The Annual General Meeting shall be held not later than the 10th June. All cases of voting shall be by ballot if demanded by two representatives. The Officers and Council shall be entitled to sit and vote ex-officio at the Annual and all General Meetings. 13. Representation at General Meetings. Each Club shall be entitled to send one of its representatives to the Annual and Special General Meetings. The representative must sign the attendance register on entrance to the meeting. 14. Alteration of Rules. In the event of any alteration being considered necessary to the Rules of this Association, notice of the proposed alteration shall be sent in writing with the name of the proposer, to the General Secretary on or before the 15th March in each year and notice of such proposed alteration with any alterations proposed by the Council, and approved by the Football Association of Wales, shall be sent to each Club and League at least seven days before the Annual General Meeting to be held in May/June. No such alterations shall be made to the Rules of this Association unless supported by at least two-thirds of the representatives present. The Rules as amended shall become operative immediately, except in the case of increased affiliation or registration fees, which shall become operative from the following season. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 25
15. Special Meetings. The General Secretary shall convene a Special General Meeting at any time on receiving requisition to that effect signed by the Secretaries of not less than twenty-one Clubs belonging to the Association or by order of the Council. Notice of such Special General Meeting shall be sent to the Clubs and Leagues belonging to the Association at least seven clear days before the date fixed for the meeting, stating the objective of the meeting. 16. Misconduct In addition to matters referred to in any other Rule, it shall be misconduct if any Member of the Association, any other Club, Official, Player, Referee or any other associated footballing body or individual is proved to the satisfaction of the Council or a Commission thereof to have done or permitted or assisted in doing or permitting any of the following: (a) the consumption of alcohol around the playing area of any football ground or contravenes any current legal legislation regarding the consumption of alcohol; (b) Should a Player, Club, Referee or League fail to reply to any request, communication or notice within 7 Business Days, a fine of £10 will be imposed. Persistent offenders will incur further penalties. (c) A Player indebted to his Club during the current or previous season shall not be allowed to be registered by any Club coming under the jurisdiction of the West Wales Football Association, until he has met his obligation to that Club. Clubs must demonstrate that they have proactively sought payment of such debt. When satisfied that this is the case, the Association will arrange for the FAW to place a block on the player’s registration until the debt is settled. 17. Players in Representative Matches. Any bona-fide Player of a Club belonging to this Association shall be eligible to play in matches arranged by the Association. A Player chosen to represent the Association in any match, trial or squad training, must attend at the appointed venue, or be debarred from taking part in any other match on the day in question and in the five days following the representative match, trial or squad training. 18. Inter-Association Matches. The Council shall arrange all Inter-Association matches and shall select teams to represent the Association. The colours of the Association shall be green and white. 19. Control of Competitions. The Council shall have control of the Challenge Cup Competitions; and the decisions of the Council on all matters referred to them in connection with the Challenge Cup Competitions shall be final and binding on all Clubs and Leagues which are competing in such Association Competitions. 20. Claim on Grounds. The West Wales Football Association shall have first claim to the use of football grounds, offices and facilities of Clubs, within the jurisdiction of the Association. 21. Right of Admittance to all Grounds. The recognised Official Pass of Officers and Members of Council shall give admission to any part of the grounds of affiliated Clubs, and the Council directs Secretaries to instruct all Gatemen accordingly. All Clubs under the jurisdiction of the Association shall admit the holder to their ground and Stands on production of such Official Pass. 22. Referees. Referees placed on the Official List of this Association shall be divided into grades in accordance with Rule 7 of the Referees’ Committee. The subscription fee shall be £10.00 per annum for all grades, payable on or before 1st July in each year, failing which Membership will lapse. All Referees officiating in the area of this Association must be registered either with this Association or some other recognised Association. Any Referee whose subscription is unpaid on 1st July shall be fined the sum of £10 and be suspended until same is paid. 23. Press Reports. The Association shall be entitled to publish in the public Press through the General Secretary only, or in any other manner it shall deem fit, reports of its proceedings, acts and resolutions, whether the same shall or shall not reflect on the character or conduct of any Club Official, Player, or Spectator, and every such Club, Player or Spectator shall be deemed to have assented to such publication. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 26
24. Leagues, Cup Competitions etc. Ceasing to Function. A Cup or Trophy presented to a Competition sanctioned by this Association, shall be vested in the West Wales Football Association as Trustees. If the Competition is suspended or discontinued for any reason, the Cup or Trophy shall be returned to the Donor if the conditions attached to the gift so provide, or held in trust, or otherwise dealt with as the Association may decide. 25. In the event of any League or other Sanctioned Competition ceasing to function, or discontinuing its operations for any reason, it shall be the duty of the Secretary of the League or Competition immediately to notify the Secretary of this Association of the fact and of the date when the League or Competition ceased and within 14 days thereof shall deliver or cause to be delivered to the Secretary of the Association, all monies, Cups, Trophies, and other assets of the League or Competition, and a correct list of the names and addresses of the Officers and Executive Councillors at the date of discontinuance of a League or Competition, together with detailed statement of amounts owing to and by the League or Competition. At its first meeting after receipt of the foregoing, the Council of this Association shall proceed to deal with any surplus assets, Cup, Trophies, etc., as provided for, in any manner it may decide in its absolute discretion. Any Secretary of a League or Competition failing to comply with the provisions of this Rule shall be deemed guilty of serious misconduct and may be suspended or otherwise dealt with as the Council may determine. 26. Finance. (a) The funds of the Association shall be lodged under the name of the Association in a Bank or Building Society approved by the Council. (b) All accounts must be paid by cheque or electronic transfer except in cases where specially authorised by the Council. (c) Accounts must be approved by the Finance Committee. (d) Cheques shall be signed by any two signatories authorised by Council – one of whom must be either the General Secretary or Treasurer. (e) A report of the receipts and expenses of each match shall be made to the first meeting of the Council thereafter and recorded in the minutes. (f) All monies received by any Officer must be paid into the Bank within seven business days. (g) At each Council Meeting the Treasurer shall present a summary of the receipts and payments for the current season to date, together with the balance at the Bank. (h) The accounts for each season shall be audited by a qualified accountant and a detailed statement and Balance Sheet audited shall be presented to the Annual General Meeting. 27. Sunday Football. No Club, Player, Official, Referee or Assistant Referee shall be compelled to participate in football on Sundays, Good Friday or Christmas Day. 28. All correspondence must be sent to the Secretary of the Association unless otherwise designated. 29. No telephone calls to the Officers of the Association will be accepted after 9.00 p.m. , unless by prior arrangement. 30. Players are required to wear numbered shirts and they must correspond with the Team Sheet. The wearing of predominantly all black shirts is prohibited. 31. Pyramid Structure Below the directly affiliated Leagues the operation of the pyramid regulations is the responsibility of the Area Association. All clubs who wish to make an application to be assessed against the relevant Ground Criteria and therefore who, if successful, will be eligible to be promoted to or within the Pyramid Level 4 in the following season must do so in writing to the Welsh Football League between the start of the season and 31st December. A first ground inspection will be made before 1st February to inform clubs what work they require to do to meet the Ground Criteria but they must complete all work to comply in full with the Ground Criteria of the Welsh Football League by 30th April to be eligible for promotion. Under no circumstances will a club be promoted if it does not meet the Ground Criteria by the 30th April deadline. Time shall be of the essence in respect of all deadlines in sub-clause 3j of the FAW Pyramid Regulation. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 27
32. Insurance. Each Club shall be responsible for maintaining or procuring that there is maintained in full force and effect at all times proper and adequate insurance cover with policy limits and provisions for each of its players from time to time in respect of their death, or bodily injury, by accident howsoever caused on the field of play including (but without limitation) loss of earnings and other consequential losses (together with ‘Insured Risks’) and shall ensure that all players from time to time shall be entitled to the benefit of such insurance and shall submit sufficient evidence of the existence of such insurance to the Secretary of the Association no later than 31st July in each year, and each Club shall indemnify and keep the Association fully indemnified against all liability of the Association in respect of the insured risks. 33. Public Liability Insurance. Where the Association effects a Public Liability Insurance Policy to cover all Clubs in Classifications B and C, these Clubs shall pay a proportion of the Insurance premium as determined by Council. All Classification A Clubs are responsible for effecting their own Public Liability Insurance unless it is provided by the FAW. 34. Any matters not covered in the foregoing Rules shall be dealt with in accordance with the Rules of the Football Association of Wales. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 28
STANDING ORDERS FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS
1. Control of Meetings. The Chairman of the Council shall have control of the business of the Meeting and in case of a tie on voting for any motion or amendment, he shall have power to give a casting vote.
2. Moving of Resolutions, etc. Every motion or amendment shall be moved and seconded (and if so required, shall be reduced to writing) before it is discussed or put to the meeting.
3. Members Speaking. A Member, when speaking, shall address the Chair and the Chairman only shall have power to check or call to order a speaker.
4. Matters not before Meeting. No Member shall speak on any matter not before the Meeting.
5. Members to speak once only. No Member, except the mover of the original resolution, or of an amendment that displaces an original resolution, shall speak twice on any motion unless permission be given to explain.
6. Resolutions, etc. not to be withdrawn. A motion or amendment once made and seconded, shall not be withdrawn without the consent of the Meeting.
7. Amendments to be relevant. Any amendment must be relevant to the motion on which it is moved.
8. Rejected Amendments. If any amendment is rejected, other amendments may be moved on the original motion.
9. Amendments carried. If any amendment be carried, the original motion as thereby amended, shall become the question upon which any further amendments may be moved.
10. Rescinding Resolutions. No motion to alter or rescind any resolution passed within the proceeding three months, and no motion or amendment to the same effect alone which has been rejected within the preceding three months, shall be proposed unless the notice thereof bears the names of at least two-thirds of the Members of Council. When any such motion or amendment has been disposed of by the Council, it shall not be open to any Member to propose a similar motion, within a further period of three months.
11. Urgent Matters. Any matter of pressing importance not on the Agenda may be dealt with at once, upon a motion of ‘Urgency’ being duly moved, seconded and carried by a two-thirds majority of Members present.
12. Time limit for speeches. No Member, except the mover of a resolution, who may speak, on bringing forward his proposition, for a period not exceeding ten minutes, shall address the Council for a period longer than five minutes on any one question.
13. Priority of speaking. When two or more Members wish to speak at one time, the Chairman shall decide who shall have priority of speaking.
14. Objectionable Matters. If the Chairman shall be of the opinion that any motion proposed to be made is of an objectionable character, he may at once put it to the vote (on which there shall be no discussion) whether it shall be entertained or not, and, if two-thirds of the Members present decided not to entertain such motion, the matter is disposed of for that meeting.
15. Quorum. Ten Members shall form a quorum of the Council, and, without a quorum no business shall be transacted. Six Members shall form a quorum of Standing Committees with plenary powers.
16. No Member of Council shall sit upon the Council or any Committee or Commission when any matter is under discussion that affects the Club, League or other organisation with which he is connected. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 29
17. Resolving into Committee. The Council may, by vote, resolve itself into a Committee, and, whilst in Committee there shall be no restriction as to the number of times a Member may speak.
18. Privilege. The evidence of witnesses, statements of Members, general discussions and other matters within and before the Council and Committees, shall be deemed privileged and private. The Council shall have power to censure or suspend from service on the Council any Member proved to be guilty of a breach of this rule.
19. Resolutions of the Council appointing Committees or Commissions shall state whether plenary powers are granted to these bodies.
20. Minutes of Committees or Commissions having plenary powers shall be reported to the following Council Meeting.
21. Minutes of Committees or Commissions not having plenary powers when presented at the following Council meeting, shall be confirmed, rejected or referred back for further consideration by the Committee, in whole or in part.
22. Where necessary to fill one vacancy, if no Member has more than 50% of the ballot, then the vote goes to a second or third ballot as the case may be with the Member receiving the lowest vote dropping out at the end of each ballot, until one Member has more than 50% of the ballot.
23. Any Rules Revision Committee recommendation must be carried by a two-thirds majority of Council Members present, before being put to the Annual General Meeting. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 30
RULES OF THE WEST WALES SENIOR CHALLENGE CUP COMPETITION
1. Trustees. The Trustees of the Association shall be the legal owners of the Cup in trust for the Association. 2. Title. The Cup shall be called The West Wales Senior Challenge Cup and shall never become the permanent property of any Club. 3. Control. The entire control and management of the Competition shall be vested in the Council. The Council shall have power to formulate Rules of the Competition and to alter or add to the Rules as it, from time to time, deems expedient. Clubs shall be bound by any Contract entered into by the Council in relation to the Competition. In any matter not specifically mentioned in these Rules, the Council shall have the power to take such action and impose such penalties as it deems necessary. 4. Annual. Clubs in the Football League, Welsh Premier League and Welsh Football League affiliated to the Association shall compete annually for the Cup. Invitations will be extended to the Senior League Champions and Senior Cup winners of the four affiliated Senior Leagues. (Where the invitation only goes to one Club in a League, the League runners-up will be invited). The winners of the Association’s Intermediate Cup will also receive an invitation. 5. Date of Entry. Each Club desirous of competing shall give notice to the Secretary of the Association on or before 1st July in the season in which such Club proposes to compete, sending at the same time Entrance Fee of £12.00. Clubs entering outside Competitions may not be given permission unless they enter the Senior Cup Competition. 6. The Draw. Lots shall be drawn and the Competition matches played as the Council may determine. Immediately after each drawing, the Secretary shall intimate to the Secretary of each Club the name of the Club it is drawn against and the date and time for playing the tie. Any Club failing to play without giving a good and sufficient reason may be adjudged by the Council to have been guilty of serious misconduct and liable to be dealt with under Rule 16 of the Association. Where the home Club has floodlight facilities, they must be used should the home Club desire. 7. Bona-fide Players. Each competing team shall consist of eleven bona-fide players and the nominated substitutes and they must have been playing-members of their recognised First Team at least 14 days preceding the match. A Player who participates in the WWFA Intermediate Cup cannot play in this Competition unless it is for the same Club. The Players of each team may be changed, but no player shall play for more than one competing Team during the season. No player will be allowed to register with a competing Club after 1st February in each season. The Players of each team must wear numbered shirts and the numbers worn by Players must correspond with the team sheet submitted to the Referee. Clubs entering this Competition must play their best Team, or be dealt with for misconduct by the Council. 8. Result of Matches to be Reported. The Referee shall within four days after the match, send the completed team sheet containing the names of the Players in each team, to the Secretary of the Association. 9. Duration of Matches, etc. Any match not completed may be ordered to stand as a completed match, or replayed for the full period of 90 minutes, as the Council may direct. Any Club guilty of delaying the start shall be reported by the Referee, the Council having the power to fine or otherwise deal with the offending Club if its explanation is unsatisfactory. Any Club leaving the Field of Play before the expiration of the match must be adjudged to have lost the match. In the event of the scores being equal at the end of 90 minutes, extra-time will be played in all rounds including the Semi-Final and Final Tie. When a match has resulted in a draw after extra-time, in all rounds including the Semi-Final and Final Tie, the penalty kick procedure will apply. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 31
10. Postponed Matches. In postponed matches, only those players shall be allowed to play who are eligible to play on the date originally fixed for the match. 11. Disqualification of Players. If the Council has any doubt as to the qualification of any player competing in this Competition, it shall have the power to call upon such player or the Club to which he belongs, or for which he has played, to prove to the satisfaction of the Council that he is properly qualified according to the Rules, and, failing such satisfactory proof, the Council shall have power to disqualify such player and remove such Club from the Competition. 12. Protests. All questions of eligibility and qualifications of competitors or interpretation of the Rules or Laws of the Game shall be referred to the Council. Should any Club in connection with any dispute or protest have a member on the Council, the said member shall not be eligible to sit on Council while such dispute or protest is being considered. No protest relative to the playing ground, goal-posts or bars, or other appurtenances of the game shall be entertained by the Council unless it is laid with the Referee before the commencement of the match, nor shall any protest relative to the interpretation of the Rules or Laws of the Game be entertained unless laid with the Referee on or before the conclusion of the match. Protests may be made verbally, but must be handed to the Referee in writing, before he has left the ground. A written notice of such protest or protests and two copies thereof must be sent to the Secretary of the Association within four days (Sundays excepted) after the conclusion of the match, within which time a written protest against the eligibility of any player may be lodged. The sum of £30.00 must be deposited with the Secretary of the Association, together with all such appeals or protests, such sum may be forfeited to the funds of the Association in the event of such protest or appeal not being sustained. 13. Expenses incurred through Protests. The Council may order any Club engaged in a protest to pay such as may be considered necessary towards defraying the expenses incurred. No objection or protests shall be withdrawn except by leave of the Council. 14. Referee and Assistant Referees. The Referee shall be appointed by Council, and, in all rounds prior to the Final, shall receive a fee of £36.00 together with travelling expenses of 30 pence per mile. In the Final Tie the Referee shall receive a memento together with travelling expenses of 30 pence per mile. Assistant Referees shall also be appointed by the Council and, in all rounds prior to the Final, shall receive a fee of £24.00, together with travelling expenses of 30 pence per mile. In the Final Tie the Assistant Referees shall receive a memento together with travelling expenses of 30 pence per mile. In all rounds prior to the Semi-finals, all Clubs must provide an Assistant Referee, whose duties shall be specified by the Referee prior to the commencement of the match. Fourth Officials, where appointed, shall receive a fee of £24.00, together with travelling expenses of 30 pence per mile. In the Final Tie the Fourth Official shall receive a memento together with travelling expenses of 30 pence per mile. Match Officials MUST be in attendance at the ground at least 45 minutes prior to the kick-off. Referees must advise the Association of their late arrival and/or the late arrival of Assistant Referees. 15. Ordinary Rounds. The proceeds of all rounds prior to the Semi-Final and Final Ties shall, after paying Referee, Assistant Referees, printing, advertising, Police charges, Gate Stewards, travelling expenses of the Officials appointed by the Association, be equally divided between the two Clubs. 16. Division of Gate, Semi-Final Ties. In Semi-Final Ties the Association shall, after paying all expenses set out in Rule 15, divide the net proceeds of the Gate retaining 10 per cent and equally dividing the remainder between the Clubs competing. 17. Division of Gate, Final Tie. In the Final Tie the first charge of the net proceeds of the Gate shall be the cost of the Mementos. The Association shall, after payment of all expenses as set out in Rule 15, retain 10 per cent of the net proceeds of the Gate and divide the remaining 90 per cent equally between the Clubs competing. 18. Grounds for Semi-Final and Final Ties. The Grounds for the Semi-Final and Final Ties shall be chosen by the Council. Clubs affiliated to this Association can be compelled to give their grounds to the Association for the purpose of playing the Semi-Final or Final Ties at a fee not exceeding 10 per cent of the gross takings. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 32
19. Playing Condition of the Ground. Each Club must take every precaution to keep its ground in playing condition and if necessary, either Club may appeal to the Association and the Secretary shall require the Referee or some other Referee to examine the ground and decide as to its fitness for play in sufficient time to save expenses of unnecessary journeys being incurred by the Clubs. Subject to this Rule, the Referee shall have power to decide as to the fitness of the ground in all matches and must report to the ground where the match is to be played at least forty-five minutes before the time of kick-off. 20. Laws of the Game. The Laws of the Game observed in the Competition shall be those of the Football Association of Wales. 21. Clubs Having Similar Colours. If two Clubs are drawn together whose colours are similar, they must, prior to the day of the match, toss for choice or otherwise mutually arrange. 22. Safe Custody of the Cup. When the winning Club shall have been ascertained, the Association shall deliver the Cup to the representatives of such Club, upon receiving a document to the following effect, subscribed by two persons. ‘We, a.b., and c.d., members of and representing the ……………………………….. A F C, which has now been declared to have won the West Wales Football Association Senior Challenge Cup, and, the same having been delivered to us by the Secretary of the West Wales Football Association, do hereby on behalf of the said Club, and, individually and collectively, engage to return the same to the Secretary of the Association for the time being, 28 days before the Final match in next season, in good order and condition, and, in accordance with the conditions of the annexed Rules, to which also we have subscribed our respective names. We also individually and collectively, undertake to pay the Association an amount equal to the current value of the Trophy for any uninsured loss or damage. The responsibility of Insurance of the Trophy herein referred is vested in the West Wales Football Association. The engraving of the Trophy is the responsibility of the West Wales Football Association and this work must not be carried out by anyone else. 23. Mementos. In addition to the Cup, the Council will present to the winners 14 Mementos, and the runners-up 14 Mementos, or other suitable and appropriate souvenirs as it may determine. 24. Substitutes. A Club may nominate and use THREE substitute players at any time in a match, except to replace a player who has been suspended from the match by the Referee. The substitution can only be made when play has been stopped and with the permission of the Referee. The substitute players must be nominated to the Referee prior to the start of the match. 25. Alcohol. The consumption of alcohol is prohibited around the playing area of all football grounds and Clubs must also comply with any current legal legislation regarding the consumption of alcohol. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 33
RULES OF THE WEST WALES INTERMEDIATE CHALLENGE CUP COMPETITION
1. Trustees. The Trustees of the Association shall be the legal owners of the Cup in trust for the Association. 2. Title. The Cup shall be called the West Wales Intermediate Challenge Cup and shall never become the permanent property of any Club. 3. Control. The entire control and management of the Competition shall be vested in the Council. The Council shall have the power to formulate the Rules of the competition and to alter or add to the Rules as it, from time to time, deems expedient. Clubs shall be bound by any Contract entered into by the Council in relation to the Competition. In any matter not specifically mentioned in these Rules, the Council shall have the power to take such action and impose such penalties as it deems necessary. 4. Annual. Clubs, whom the Council shall select, shall compete annually for the Cup. 5. Date of Entry. Each Club desirous of competing shall give notice to the Secretary of the Association on or before 1st July in the season in which such Club proposes to compete, sending at the same time Entrance Fee of £8.00. 6. Bona-fide Players. Each competing team shall consist of eleven bona-fide players and the nominated substitutes and they must have been playing members of their Club at least 48 hours preceding the match. Players registering with competing Clubs after the 1st February will not be eligible to play. The Players of each team may be changed, but no individual shall play for more than one competing Team during the same Season. No Player who is registered or has played with a Club which plays in a League not affiliated to this Association after 30th September shall be eligible to compete in this Competition. (This does not apply to Youth Players who play in a recognised Youth League, or to players who play in up to three trial matches for a Professional Football Club, or to Players who play in certain Competitions for their works teams). A Player who participates in the WWFA Senior Cup cannot play in this Competition unless it is for the same Club. The Players of each team must wear numbered shirts and the numbers worn by Players must correspond with the team sheet submitted to the Referee. Only Non-Contract Players, who are NOT PAID for playing, are allowed to take part in this Competition. Clubs entering this Competition must play their best Team, or be dealt with for misconduct by the Council. 7. Result of Matches to be Reported. Following the completion of the match the HOME Club must notify the nominated Officer of the Association of the result. Failure to do so before 7pm on the day of the match may incur a fine of £10. The Referee shall within four days after the day of the match, send notice of the result in writing, together with the full names of the players in each team, to the nominated Officer of the Association. Failure to do so may incur a fine of £10. When an official Team Sheet is provided, both Clubs must insert the full names of their players before the kick-off, sign the Team Sheet and hand it to the Referee for completion and posting to the nominated Officer of the Association. 8. Disqualification of Players. If the Council has any doubt as to the qualification of any player competing in this Competition, it shall have power to call upon such player or the Club to which he belongs, or for which he has played, to prove to the satisfaction of the Council that he is properly qualified according to the Rules, and, failing such satisfactory proof, the Council shall have power to disqualify such player and remove such Club from the Competition. 9. Method of Competition Draw. The names of the Clubs entered shall be drawn in pairs, each pair shall play off. The winners shall again be drawn in pairs as in previous rounds until the Final Tie is played when the winning Club shall hold the Cup under the conditions provided by these Rules. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 34
All rounds shall be played on the Conference dates issued by the Council. Immediately, after each drawing, the nominated officer of the Association shall intimate to the Secretary of each Club, the name of the Club it is drawn against, and, the date and place for playing the Tie. Clubs shall not mutually arrange to play a match in lieu of a Cup Tie. If a match is played to a conclusion it must be a Cup Tie.
10. Choice of Ground. Unless otherwise mutually arranged, the Clubs which are in each instance first drawn in the ballot shall have choice of grounds. If the chosen ground shall not comply with Rule 28 or in any other way be considered unsuitable for a Cup Tie, the opponents may appeal within seven days of the draw to the Council, who, if such appeal be sustained, shall order the match to be played on the ground of the appealing Club, or on a neutral ground. If such appeal be not sustained, the complaining Club may be called upon at the discretion of the Council to pay expenses incurred in deciding such appeal. It shall be permissible for a Club whose ground does not comply with Rule 28, to play its Cup Ties on an adjacent ground of requisite dimensions providing such Club can satisfy the Council at the beginning of the season that it has done all in its power to improve its ground or to secure another. Also, providing that the Club has registered with the Association, at the time of entering the Cup Competition, the name and location of the said adjacent ground. Hard-core or Marl surfaced pitches are considered unsuitable for a Cup Tie.
11. Playing Condition of the Ground. Each Club must take every precaution to keep its ground in playing condition, and, if necessary, either Club may appeal to the Association and the Secretary shall require the Referee or some other Referee to examine the ground and decide as to its fitness for play in sufficient time to save expenses of unnecessary journeys being incurred by the Clubs. Subject to this Rule, the Referee shall have power to decide as to the fitness of the ground in all matches and must report to the ground where the match is to be played at least forty-five minutes before the time of kick-off.
12. Postponed Matches. Postponed matches shall be played not later than the following Sunday week. When new arrangements have been made, the Secretary of the Home Club shall notify the Secretary of the Association immediately. Any Club intending to scratch must give information of its intention to do so to the Secretary of the Association not less than eight days before the date fixed for playing, or shall be reported to the Council, who shall have power to compel such offending Club to pay expenses incurred by its opponents or of taking such action as may be deemed expedient. In postponed matches only those players shall be allowed to play who are eligible to play on the date originally fixed for the completion of the round. Should a match be postponed on two occasions the fixture shall be reversed, with home advantage being awarded to the visiting Team. In those circumstances the match expenses shall be paid by the host Club.
13. Late Start, Duration of Matches, etc. Any Club guilty of delaying the start of a match shall be reported by the Referee. The Council shall have the power to fine or otherwise deal with the offending Club if its explanation is unsatisfactory. The duration of each match shall be one hour and a half. In all rounds an extra half-hour must be played in drawn matches, unless the circumstances are deemed exceptional. In the event of the scores being equal at the end of 90 minutes, extra-time will be played in all rounds including the Semi-Final and Final Tie. When a match has resulted in a draw after extra-time, in all rounds including the Semi-Final and Final Tie, the penalty-kick procedure will apply. Should either Club refuse to play it shall be adjudged to have lost the match. When Clubs drawn together have arranged to play on a certain date, if either Club fails to comply it shall be disqualified. In the event of any Clubs drawn together in any tie, failing to play within the appointed time, they shall be struck out of the Competition, unless sufficient reason be given to the Council for an extension of time.
14. Home Club Duties. The arrangements for the playing of the match, except for the Semi Final and Final ties, shall be the responsibility of the HOME Club. Those details MUST be communicated to the appointed Referee and the away Club at least 5 days before the scheduled date. Failure to do so may incur a fine of £10. The Home Club must provide the ball and for the marking of the ground. The Home Club must also provide suitable and private accommodation for Officials appointed by the Association. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 35
Failure to notify the nominated Officer of the Association, match Referee or Away Club of a postponed match may incur a fine of £10 and render the Home Club liable for any expenses incurred.
15. Clubs having Similar Colours. No two Clubs shall play in similar colours. In the qualifying rounds if two Clubs are drawn together whose colours are similar, the Home Team shall make a change, unless otherwise mutually agreed upon. In the Semi-final and Final Ties, if two Clubs are drawn together whose colours are similar, they must, prior to the day of the match, toss for choice or otherwise mutually arrange. 16. Protests. All questions of eligibility, qualifications of players, or interpretation of the Rules or Laws of the Game shall be referred to the Council. Should any Club in connection with any dispute or protest have a member on the Council, the said member shall not be eligible to sit on Council while such dispute or protest is being considered. No protest relative to the playing ground, goal-posts or bars, or other appurtenances of the game shall be entertained by the Council unless it is laid with the Referee before the commencement of the match, nor shall any protest relative to the interpretation of the Rules or Laws of the Game be entertained unless laid with the Referee on or before the conclusion of the match. Protests may be made verbally, but must be handed to the Referee in writing, before he has left the ground. A written notice of such protest or protests and two copies thereof must be sent to the Secretary of the Association within four days (Sundays excepted) after the conclusion of the match, within which time a written protest against the eligibility of any player may be lodged. The sum of £30.00 must be deposited with the Secretary of the Association, together with all such appeals or protests, such sum may be forfeited to the funds of the Association in the event of such protest or appeal not being sustained. 17. Expenses incurred through Protests. The Council may order any Club engaged in a protest to pay such sum as may be considered necessary towards defraying the expenses incurred. No objection or protest shall be withdrawn except by leave of the Council. 18. Referees and Assistant Referees. The Referee in all Intermediate Cup Competition matches shall not belong to either competing Club and shall be appointed by the Council of the Association. Except in the Semi-final and Final matches the Referee shall be paid a fee of £25.00 plus travelling expenses of 35 pence per mile. In each of the Semi-Final Cup Ties, the Referees fee shall be £28.00 plus travelling expenses of 35 pence per mile. In the Final Tie the Referee shall receive a memento, plus travelling expenses of 35 pence per mile. In Semi-Final and Final matches the Assistant Referees will be appointed by the Council of the Association and each shall be paid a fee of £18.00 for the Semi-finals, and in the Final Tie the Assistant Referees will receive a memento, plus travelling expenses of 35 pence per mile. In all rounds prior to the Semi-finals, all Clubs must provide an Assistant Referee, whose duties shall be specified by the Referee prior to the commencement of the match. Match Officials MUST be in attendance at the ground at least 45 minutes prior to kick-off. Referees must advise the Association of their late arrival and/or the late arrival of Assistant Referees. Referees who fail to acknowledge an appointment within the stipulated period will be fined £10.00 for not answering correspondence. 19. Grounds for Semi-Final Ties. The Semi-Final Ties shall be played on neutral grounds chosen by Council. The expenses of the matches shall be shared equally between the Clubs concerned and any surplus accruing from these matches shall also be shared equally. 20. Ground for Final Tie. In the last Tie, being the Final, the ground shall be chosen by the Council. Clubs affiliated to this Association can be compelled to give their grounds to the Association for the purpose of playing the Final Tie. 21. Dates fixed for Semi-Final and Final Cup Ties. The Semi-finals and Final Cup Tie dates arranged by the Council shall be strictly adhered to. 22. Refusal to play in Semi-Final or Final. In the event of any Club scratching or declining to play for any reason in a Semi-Final or Final Tie, the Council may, if time and circumstances permit, select any other Club, of the original entrants for the Competition, to play. Other things being equal, Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 36
preference may be given to the Club which was next in merit, judged from the results of the rounds, and, if more than one Club has equal claims, the Clubs should be selected by lot from those having equal claims if there is not time to permit of their playing-off.
23. In the Semi-final and Final Ties, any Club failing to play without showing a good and sufficient cause of such failure to play, may be adjudged by the Council to have been guilty of serious misconduct and liable to be dealt with under Rule 16 of the Association.
24. Qualifying Rounds. Visiting Teams to be responsible for their own travelling expenses and the Home Team to have responsibility of the Match Expenses.
25. Division of Gate, Final Tie. In the Final Tie, the first charge on the net proceeds of the Gate shall be the cost of the mementos. The Association (after payment of all expenses of the match) shall divide the balance retaining 10 per cent, dividing 90 per cent equally between the finalists.
26. When the Junior or Youth and Intermediate Finals are played on the same day on the same ground, the distribution of the 90 per cent of the balance of the gate to Clubs shall be determined by Council.
27. Laws of the Game. The Laws of the Game to be observed in the Competition shall be those of the Football Association of Wales.
28. Dimensions of Ground. The ground for the Cup Ties shall not be less than 100 yards by 50 yards, and not more than 130 yards by 100 yards. The ground, if possible, to be roped-off three yards from the touch and goal-lines which are to be clearly defined. Corner Flags and goal nets must be provided for all rounds of the Competition.
29. Safe Custody of the Cup. When the winning Club shall have been ascertained, the Association shall deliver the Cup to the representatives of such Club, upon receiving a document to the following effect, subscribed by two persons. ‘We, a.b., and c.d., members of and representing the ……………………………….. A F C, which has now been declared to have won the West Wales Football Association Intermediate Challenge Cup, and, the same having been delivered to us by the Secretary of the West Wales Football Association, do hereby on behalf of the said Club, and, individually and collectively, engage to return the same to the Secretary of the Association for the time being, 28 days before the Final match in next season, in good order and condition, and, in accordance with the conditions of the annexed Rules, to which also we have subscribed our respective names. We also individually and collectively, undertake to pay the Association an amount equal to the current value of the Trophy for any uninsured loss or damage’. The responsibility of Insurance of the Trophy herein referred is vested in the West Wales Football Association. The engraving of the Trophy is the responsibility of the West Wales Football Association and this work must not be carried out by anyone else.
30. Mementos. In addition to the Cup, the Council will present to the winners 16 mementos, and the runners-up 16 mementos, or other suitable and appropriate souvenirs as it may determine.
31. Substitutes. A club may nominate FIVE substitute players of which THREE can be used at any time in a match, except to replace a player who has been suspended from the match by the Referee. The substitution can only be made when play has been stopped and with the permission of the Referee. The substitute players must be nominated to the Referee prior to the start of the match.
32. Alcohol. The consumption of alcohol is prohibited around the playing area of all football grounds and Clubs must also comply with any current legal legislation regarding the consumption of alcohol. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 37
RULES OF THE WEST WALES YOUTH CHALLENGE CUP COMPETITION 1. Trustees. The Trustees of the Association shall be the legal owners of the Cup in trust for the Association. 2. Title. The Cup shall be known as the West Wales Youth Challenge Cup and Clubs in the area of the West Wales Football Association whom the Council shall select shall compete annually for the Cup, which shall never become the permanent property of any Club. 3. Control. The Council of the West Wales Football Association, herein after called the Council, shall have the entire control and management of the Competition. 4. Each Club, which must play in the Under 16 Division of its respective League , desirous of competing shall give notice to the Secretary of the Association, on or before 1st July in that season in which the Club proposes to compete, sending at the same time an Entrance Fee of £4.00. Clubs may enter more than one team, with the fee being £4.00 per team. 5. Each competing team shall consist of eleven bona-fide players, and, they must have been playing members of their Club at least 48 hours preceding the match. Players registering with competing Clubs after the 1st February will not be eligible to play. They must not have attained the age of 16 years before the first day of September in the current season. Players are not transferrable between teams of the same Club. 6. All Clubs shall be drawn together irrespective of geographical position for the First Round in which all byes shall be drawn. 7. The duration of each match shall be 80 minutes. In the event of the scores being equal at the end of 80 minutes, an extra twenty minutes must be played unless the circumstances are exceptional. If the scores remain equal after extra-time, the penalty-kick procedure shall apply in all rounds including the Final. 8. The Referee in all rounds prior to the Final shall be paid a fee of £16.00 plus 35 pence per mile travelling expenses. In the Final Tie the Referee shall receive a memento plus 35 pence per mile travelling expenses. Assistant Referees for the Semi-Final and Final Ties shall be appointed by the Association. The fee for the Semi-finals being £10.00 plus 35 pence per mile travelling expenses, and for the Final Tie, the Assistant Referees shall receive a memento plus 35 pence per mile travelling expenses. Match Officials MUST be in attendance at the ground at least 45 minutes prior to kick-off. Referees must advise the Association of their late arrival and/or the late arrival of Assistant Referees. Referees who fail to acknowledge an appointment within the stipulated period will be fined £10.00 for not answering correspondence. 9. In the event of a protest being made against a Club playing any player over age, such Club playing him shall produce to the Secretary of the Association, within four days of receipt of the copy of the protest, a copy of the Certificate of Birth of the player named in the protest. Should the protest fail, the cost of such certificate shall be met by the protesting Club. 10. In all rounds each Club must produce evidence of dates of birth of the team actually playing, for examination by its opponents before the kick-off. 11. A Club who has four or more players selected to play in a representative Schoolboy match or away on an official school trip on the same day, may request a postponement, provided that at least 7 clear days notice is given to the Association. Confirmation should also be provided by the school(s) listing the players involved. Any Club requesting a postponement that has sufficient registered players left to play a match, must fulfil its obligations to its respective League on the same day. 12. A Club may nominate a maximum of five substitute players, whose names must appear on the team sheet provided, which must be handed to the Referee prior to the match. A Club may at its discretion, use ALL of the nominated substitute players, except to replace a player who has been suspended from the match by the Referee. A Player who has been substituted may not again take part in the match. The substitution can only be made when play has been stopped and with the permission of the Referee. 13. The Home Club must provide the match ball (size 5). No two Clubs shall play in similar colours. If the colours are similar, the HOME Club shall make a change, unless mutually agreed. 14. Visiting teams are responsible for their own travelling expenses, and the Home team is responsible for the match expenses, including the match Referee. In the Semi-final matches, the expenses of the matches shall be shared equally between the Clubs concerned. 15. In addition to the Cup, the Council will present to the winners 16 mementos, and to the runners-up 16 mementos, or other suitable souvenirs as it may determine. 16. Except as specifically varied by the foregoing Rules, the rules of the West Wales Intermediate Cup Competition shall apply to this Cup Competition. 17. Alcohol. The consumption of alcohol is prohibited around the playing area of all football grounds and Clubs must also comply with any current legal legislation regarding the consumption of alcohol. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 38
RULES OF THE WEST WALES JUNIOR U.14 CHALLENGE CUP COMPETITION 1. Trustees. The Trustees of the Association shall be the legal owners of the Cup in trust for the Association. 2. Title. The Cup shall be known as the West Wales Junior U.14 Challenge Cup and Clubs in the area of the West Wales Football Association, whom the Council shall select, shall compete annually for the Cup, which shall never become the permanent property of any Club. 3. Control. The Council of the West Wales Football Association, herein after called the Council, shall have the entire control and management of the Competition. 4. Each Club, which must play in the Under 14 Division of its respective League, desirous of competing shall give notice to the Secretary of the Association, on or before 1st July in that season in which the Club proposes to compete, sending at the same time an Entrance Fee of £4.00. Clubs may enter more than one team, with the fee being £4.00 per team. 5. Each competing team shall consist of eleven bona-fide players, and, they must have been playing members of their Club at least 48 hours preceding the match. Players registering with competing Clubs after the 1st February will not be eligible to play. They must not have attained the age of 14 years before the first day of September in the current season. Players are not transferrable between teams of the same Club. 6. All Clubs shall be drawn together irrespective of geographical position for the First Round in which all byes shall be drawn. 7. The duration of each match shall be 70 minutes. In the event of the scores being equal at the end of 70 minutes, an extra twenty minutes must be played unless the circumstances are exceptional. If the scores remain equal after extra-time, the penalty-kick procedure shall apply in all rounds including the Final. 8. The Referee in all rounds prior to the Final shall be paid a fee of £16.00 plus 35 pence per mile travelling expenses. In the Final Tie the Referee shall receive a memento plus 35 pence per mile travelling expenses. Assistant Referees for the Semi-Final and Final Ties shall be appointed by the Association. The fee for the Semi-finals being £10.00 plus 35 pence per mile travelling expenses, and for the Final Tie, the Assistant Referees shall receive a memento plus 35 pence per mile travelling expenses. Match Officials MUST be in attendance at the ground at least 45 minutes prior to kick-off. Referees must advise the Association of their late arrival and/or the late arrival of Assistant Referees. Referees who fail to acknowledge an appointment within a stipulated period will be fined £10.00 for not answering correspondence. 9. In the event of a protest being made against a Club playing any player over age, such Club playing him shall produce to the Secretary of the Association, within four days of receipt of the copy of the protest, a copy of the Certificate of Birth of the player named in the protest. Should the protest fail, the cost of such certificate shall be met by the protesting Club. 10. In all rounds each Club must produce evidence of dates of birth of the team actually playing, for examination by its opponents before the kick-off. 11. A Club who has four or more players selected to play in a representative Schoolboy match or away on an official school trip on the same day, may request a postponement, provided that at least 7 clear days notice is given to the Association. Confirmation should also be provided by the school(s) listing the players involved. Any Club requesting a postponement that has sufficient registered players left to play a match, must fulfil its obligations to its respective League on the same day. 12. A Club may nominate a maximum of five substitute players, whose names must appear on the team sheet provided, which must be handed to the Referee prior to the match. A Club may at its discretion, use ALL of the nominated substitute players, except to replace a player who has been suspended from the match by the Referee. A Player who has been substituted may not again take part in the match. The substitution can only be made when play has been stopped and with the permission of the Referee. 13. The Home Club must provide the match ball (size 5). No two Clubs shall play in similar colours. If the colours are similar, the HOME Club shall make a change, unless mutually agreed. 14. Visiting teams are responsible for their own travelling expenses, and the Home team is responsible for the match expenses, including the match Referee. In the Semi-final matches, the expenses of the matches shall be shared equally between the Clubs concerned. 15. In addition to the Cup, the Council will present to the winners 16 mementos, and to the runners-up 16 mementos, or other suitable souvenirs as they may determine. 16. Except as specifically varied by the foregoing Rules, the rules of the West Wales Intermediate Cup Competition shall apply to this Cup Competition. 17. Alcohol. The consumption of alcohol is prohibited around the playing area of all football grounds and Clubs must also comply with any current legal legislation regarding the consumption of alcohol. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 39
RULES OF THE WEST WALES JUNIOR U.13 CHALLENGE CUP COMPETITION 1. Trustees. The Trustees of the Association shall be the legal owners of the Cup in trust for the Association. 2. Title. The Cup shall be known as the West Wales Junior U.13 Challenge Cup and Clubs in the area of the West Wales Football Association, whom the Council shall select, shall compete annually for the Cup, which shall never become the permanent property of any Club. 3. Control. The Council of the West Wales Football Association, herein after called the Council, shall have the entire control and management of the Competition. 4. Each Club, which must play in the Under 13 Division of its respective League, desirous of competing shall give notice to the Secretary of the Association, on or before 1st July in that season in which the Club proposes to compete, sending at the same time an Entrance Fee of £4.00. Clubs may enter more than one team, with the fee being £4.00 per team. 5. Each competing team shall consist of eleven bona-fide players, and, they must have been playing members of their Club at least 48 hours preceding the match. Players registering with competing Clubs after the 1st February will not be eligible to play. They must not have attained the age of 13 years before the first day of September in the current season. Players are not transferrable between teams of the same Club. 6. All Clubs shall be drawn together irrespective of geographical position for the First Round in which all byes shall be drawn. 7. The duration of each match shall be 60 minutes. In the event of the scores being equal at the end of 60 minutes, an extra twenty minutes must be played unless the circumtances are exceptional. If the scores remain equal after extra-time, the penalty-kick procedure shall apply in all rounds including the Final. 8. The Referee in all rounds prior to the Final shall be paid a fee of £16.00 plus 35 pence per mile travelling expenses. In the Final Tie the Referee shall receive a memento plus 35 pence per mile travelling expenses. Assistant Referees for the Semi-Final and Final Ties shall be appointed by the Association. The fee for the Semi-finals being £10.00 plus 35 pence per mile travelling expenses, and for the Final Tie, the Assistant Referees shall receive a memento plus 35 pence per mile travelling expenses. Match Officials MUST be in attendance at the ground at least 45 minutes prior to kick-off. Referees must advise the Association of their late arrival and/or the late arrival of Assistant Referees. Referees who fail to acknowledge an appointment within a stipulated period will be fined £10.00 for not answering correspondence. 9. In the event of a protest being made against a Club playing any player over age, such Club playing him shall produce to the Secretary of the Association, within four days of receipt of the copy of the protest, a copy of the Certificate of Birth of the player named in the protest. Should the protest fail, the cost of such certificate shall be met by the protesting Club. 10. In all rounds each Club must produce evidence of dates of birth of the team actually playing, for examination by its opponents before the kick-off. 11. A Club who has four or more players selected to play in a representative Schoolboy match or away on an official school trip on the same day, may request a postponement, provided that at least 7 clear days notice is given to the Association. Confirmation should also be provided by the school(s) listing the players involved. Any Club requesting a postponement that has sufficient registered players left to play a match, must fulfil its obligations to its respective League on the same day. 12. A Club may nominate a maximum of five substitute players, whose names must appear on the team sheet provided, which must be handed to the Referee prior to the match. A Club may at its discretion, use ALL of the nominated substitute players, except to replace a player who has been suspended from the match by the Referee. A Player who has been substituted may not again take part in the match. The substitution can only be made when play has been stopped and with the permission of the Referee. 13. The Home Club must provide the match ball (size 4). No two Clubs shall play in similar colours. If the colours are similar, the HOME Club shall make a change, unless mutually agreed. 14. Visiting teams are responsible for their own travelling expenses, and the Home team is responsible for the match expenses, including the match Referee. In the Semi-final matches, the expenses of the matches shall be shared equally between the Clubs concerned. 15. In addition to the Cup, the Council will present to the winners 16 mementos, and to the runners-up 16 mementos, or other suitable souvenirs as they may determine. 16. Except as specifically varied by the foregoing Rules, the rules of the West Wales Intermediate Cup Competition shall apply to this Cup Competition. 17. Alcohol. The consumption of alcohol is prohibited around the playing area of all football grounds and Clubs must also comply with any current legal legislation regarding the consumption of alcohol. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 40
S.B. WILLIAMS INTER-LEAGUE COMPETITION RULES
1. Trustees. The Trustees of the Association shall be the legal owners of the Cup in trust for the Association. 2. Title. The Competition shall be called “The West Wales Football Association S.B.Williams Inter League Cup Competition”. The Competition shall be annual and shall be open to the Senior Leagues affiliated to the Association. 3. Control. The entire control and management of the Competition shall be vested in the Council. The Council shall have the power to formulate the Rules of the Competition and to alter or add to the Rules as it deems expedient. In any matter not specifically mentioned in these Rules, the Council shall have the power to take such action and impose such penalties as it deems necessary. 4. Competition. The Competition shall be played on a League basis with each League playing each other once during the Competition. The draw shall be made bi-annually with the fixtures being reversed in each second season. Three points will be awarded for a win and one point for a draw. The League with the highest number of points shall be declared the winner of the Competition. If, after the conclusion of all matches, one or more Leagues have reached the same number of points, then the League with the best goal difference shall be declared the winner of the Competition. If the goal difference of the Leagues is identical then the League scoring the greater number of goals shall be declared the winner of the Competition. If the number of goals scored is identical then the difference of goals in the match between the Leagues concerned will be the deciding factor. In the event of the above procedures failing to produce a winner then a “play off” match will be held to determine the winner. A League failing to fulfil a fixture without reasonable cause will be adjudged to have lost the match by a 1-0 scoreline and three points awarded to the opposing League. Any expenses incurred for the match will be paid by the defaulting League. 5. Venues and Dates . All matches shall be played in the territory of the Home League who shall notify the Association of the venue as soon as possible. Conference dates will be decided by the Association and circulated to each League. Matches may be played the week prior to the Conference date, provided both Leagues mutually agree. 6. League Colours . No two Leagues shall play in similar colours. In the event of the colours being similar (Shirts, Shorts and Socks) then the Home League shall make a change, unless mutually agreed upon. Each League shall register its first and second colours with the Association. 7. Eligibility of Players. The members of each team may be changed during the series of matches if necessary but: (a) No player who has played or acted as substitute (during the current season) in a League not affiliated to the Association shall be eligible to compete (except University, Colleges and Schools Leagues). (b) No player may play for more than one team in the Competition during any one season. (A player named as substitute shall be deemed to have played). (c) He must be properly registered with a Club in membership with the League concerned. (d) No player who is in receipt of remuneration or under contract shall be eligible to compete. (e) Players must never have played in the Welsh Premier League in the two seasons preceding the current competition or have held a written contract with a professional football club. Any dispute regarding the eligibility of competing players shall be resolved by the Association. 8. Substitutes. A League may nominate a maximum of five substitute players whose names must appear on the Team Sheet provided and handed to the Referee prior to the match. A League may use a maximum of three substitute players, except to replace a player who has been suspended from the match by the Referee. A player who has been substituted may not take any further part in the match. 9. Match Officials. The Referee, Assistant Referees and Fourth Official will be appointed by the Association. It is the duty of the Home League to notify the match officials of the time of kick off, the situation of the ground and dressing rooms and any other information considered relevant. Match Officials to travel together unless authorised by the Referees Officer prior to the match. The match officials’ fees and expenses will be paid immediately after the match by the Home League. Match Fees for the competition will be Referee - £22.00, Assistant Referees - £15.00, Fourth Official - £15.00. Plus travelling expenses of 35 pence per mile. 10. Match Arrangements. Each Home League will be responsible for all match arrangements, fees and expenses of match officials, accounts and supply of footballs for use in the match. Postponed matches shall be played not later than the following Wednesday after the Conference date. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 41
11. Match Results and Team Sheets. The Secretary of each competing League shall, prior to each match put the full names and clubs of the players who are taking part in the match on the official team sheet provided, and then hand the same to the Referee at least 30 minutes before kick-off time, who shall insert the result of the match and send it to the Assistant Secretary of the Association no later than the day following the match. 12. Travelling Expenses. The Association will pay a sum up to £180.00 (Invoice to be provided) to the home League towards the hiring of the ground. Where coach travel is used for matches involving the Pembrokeshire AFL, the Association will reimburse the cost of one coach used (the invoice to be provided and attached to the claims sheet). Other travel costs to be met by the competing Leagues. 13. Subsistence Allowance. The Association will pay a subsistence allowance to the Home League of £100.00 to provide adequate refreshments for the visiting League and match officials after the match. Any refreshments provided by the Home League for their own players will be at their own expense. 14. Mementoes. In addition to the trophy, the Association shall present 16 suitable mementoes for the players of the team winning the trophy. 15. Protests. All protests regarding the eligibility of players must be lodged with the Association within four days of the match, accompanied by a fee of £30.00. This fee shall be forfeited to the funds of the Association if the protest fails. Council may order any League engaged in a protest to pay such sums as may be considered necessary towards defraying the expenses incurred. 16. Disciplinary Procedures and Misconduct. (i) Reporting Offences. Referees will administer cautions and dismissals in accordance with the Laws of the Game and must submit reports to the Association Secretary within two business days of the match. (ii) Cautions. A record will be kept and any player who is cautioned for a second time during the Competition will be automatically suspended from playing in the next match in which his League is involved in the Competition. Any outstanding single caution which does not result in a player being subject to an automatic suspension shall not be carried forward to subsequent Competitions. (iii) Dismissals. A player dismissed from the field of play by the Referee for any reason will be automatically suspended from playing in the next match in which his League is involved in the Competition. (iv) General. (a) Any suspension which remains outstanding at the end of the Competition shall be carried forward to the following Competition. (b) In special cases where a match official’s report indicates that a serious breach of FAW rules relating to misconduct has occurred and which is not provided for in these procedures the Association reserves the right to prefer an appropriate charge of misconduct against the player or person concerned. 17. Rules. The Rules to be observed in the Competition shall be those of the West Wales Football Association. All questions of eligibility, qualification of entrants, interpretation of the Rules or Laws of the Game, shall be referred to the Council of the Association whose decision shall be final. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 42
PENALTY KICK PROCEDURE
1. When a team finishes the match with a greater number of players than its opponents, it shall reduce its number to equate to that of its opponents and inform the Referee of the name and number of each Player excluded. Any player thus excluded may not participate in kicks from the penalty mark. The team captain has this responsibility.
2. Before the start of kicks from the penalty mark the Referee shall ensure that only an equal number of Players from each team remain within the centre circle and they shall take the kicks.
3. The Referee chooses the goal at which the kicks will be taken.
4. The Referee tosses a coin and the team whose captain wins the toss decides whether to take the first or second kick.
5. The Referee keeps a record of the kicks being taken.
6. Subject to the conditions explained below, both teams take five kicks.
7. The kicks are taken alternately by the teams.
8. If, before both teams have taken five kicks, one has scored more goals than the other could score, even if it were to complete its five kicks, no more kicks are taken.
9. If, after both teams have taken five kicks, each has scored the same number of goals, or has not scored any goals, kicks continue to be taken in the same order until one team has scored a goal more than the other from the same number of kicks.
10. A goalkeeper who is injured during the taking of kicks from the penalty mark and is unable to continue as goalkeeper may be replaced by a named substitute, provided his team has not used the maximum number of substitutes permitted under the Competition Rules.
11. With the exception of the foregoing case, only Players who are on the field of play at the end of the match, which includes extra-time where appropriate, are allowed to take kicks from the penalty mark.
12. Each kick is taken by a different Player and all eligible Players must take a kick before any Player can take a second kick.
13. An eligible Player may change places with the goalkeeper at any time when kicks from the penalty mark are being taken.
14. All Players, except the Player taking the kick and the two goalkeepers, must remain within the centre circle.
15. The goalkeeper who is the team-mate of the kicker must remain on the field of play, outside the penalty area in which the kicks are being taken, on the goal line where it meets the penalty area boundary line.
16. The other goalkeeper must remain on his goal line between the goal posts, facing the kicker until the ball is kicked.
17. Only the Players and Match Officials are permitted to remain on the field of play when the kicks from the penalty mark are being taken.
18. Unless otherwise stated, the relevant Laws of the Game and International F A Board Decisions apply when kicks from the penalty mark are being taken.
N.B. In the event of light failing before the end of the taking of kicks from the penalty mark, the result shall be decided by the toss of a coin or the drawing of lots. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 43
RULES OF THE WEST WALES FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION REFEREES’ COMMITTEE
1. Control of Referees. The authority over and control of Referees and Refereeing in the area of the West Wales Football Association shall be vested in the Council, who shall have power to delegate such duties as may be thought fit to a Sub-committee to be called the Referees’ Committee. 2. Constitution of Committee. The Council may co-opt one Member of each Referees’ Society in the WWFA area. Such co-opted Member shall be a non-active Referee and shall have no voting powers. No co-opted Member shall be present when cases of alleged misconduct against Referees are being dealt with. 3. Examinations. The Referees’ Committee shall hold examinations when and where necessary, for the purpose of ascertaining the competency of candidates, and such candidates must first pass a Theoretical Examination in the Laws of the Game. After candidates have satisfied the Examiners they shall be registered in Grade 4B, 4C or 4D (Dependant on age and participation) or F-2B. No Candidate under the age of 14 shall be eligible for examination, for which the fee shall be £15. 4. Applications. Printed application forms will be supplied to candidates by the Referees’ Officer which must be properly completed and lodged with the Referees’ Officer, together with a Registration fee of £10.00, which shall cover the first year’s subscription, or in the event of the candidate failing to satisfy the Examiners, shall cover any subsequent Examination in the same season. Three days’ notice shall be given to Candidates of the date, place, and hour when Examinations will be held. 5. Certificates. The Football Association of Wales will issue Certificates to persons qualified to act as Referees. 6. Official List. The Referees’ Officer shall compile an Official List of Referees annually and all Referees wishing to have their names included must make application on an Official form for the purpose, which must be lodged with the Referees’ Officer, properly completed, and accompanied by the fee as per Rule 8, on or before the 1st July in each season. 6.1 A person who has lost the sight of an eye shall not be registered. 6.2 The Referees’ Committee shall have the power to remove from the Official List or require re- examination of any Referee when deemed desirable. 7. Classification. The Committee shall classify the Referees on the Official List as follows: Category One - Referee: International (FIFA List) 1A Welsh Premier Referees 1B Welsh Premier Talent Referees Category One - Specialist Assistant Referee: International (FIFA List) 1A National List (Both levels can Referee at Tier Two of the Pyramid in emergency, viz., Cymru Alliance and Welsh League Division One) Category Two: Cymru Alliance and Welsh League Division 1 Referees (who are also Welsh Premier Assistant Referees) Category Three: 3A Referees’ Panel of the Directly Affiliated Leagues at Tier Three of the Pyramid (Welsh League Division 2, SPAR Mid Wales Division 1, Welsh National League Premier Division, Welsh Alliance League Division 1) and act as Assistant Referees at Tier 2. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 44
3B Referees’ Panel of the Directly Affiliated Leagues at Tier 4 of the Pyramid (Welsh League Division 3, SPAR Mid Wales Division 2, Welsh National League Division One, Welsh Alliance League 2) and at Area Level and act as Assistant Referees at Tiers 2 & 3. Category Four: 4A Third season Referees (and longer) who referee at Grass Roots Level and are permitted to act as Assistant Referees in their respective Directly Affiliated Leagues at Tier 2 4B* Second season Referees over the age of 16 who operate at grass roots level and are permitted to act as Assistant Referees in their respective Directly Affiliated Leagues Tier 2 & 3 subject to have attended a Lining Course as organised by the Area FA. 4C** First year Referees over the age of 16 who referee at Grass Roots level but are not eligible to act as Assistant Referees on the Directly Affiliated Leagues. 4D Qualified and registered Referees under the age of 16 (not eligible for Adult Football) 4E Qualified and registered Referees who are non active.
* Minimum length of time in 4B normally to be two seasons unless exceptional circumstances apply. ** Minimum length of time in 4C to be one season.
Women Referee Categories Category One - Referee: F- International F-1A National List Referee F-1B National List Talent Referee Category One - Specialist Assistant Referee F- International F-1A National List Assistant Referee Category Two - Referee F-2A 2nd year Referee who operates in the Feeder Leagues to WPWL and acts as Assistant Referee in the WPWL F-2B 1st year Referee who operates in the Feeder Leagues to WPWL and acts as Assistant Referee in the WPWL (and has attended a lining course as organised by the Area FA) NB Referees for the WPWL will be taken from the Male categories 3B and above and Female Category F-1B and above, whilst the WP Development League will also be from 3B and above. Assistant Referees can be taken from Categories 4C to 4A 8. Fees. The Committee shall require an annual subscription of £10.00 which inludes the cost of a copy of the Laws of the Game, from every Referee placed upon the Official List. The annual subscription includes the cost of the Association’s Handbook. Referees liable to have their names removed from the Official List. Any Referee whose subscription is unpaid on 1st July shall be fined the sum of £10.00 and be suspended until same is paid. 9. Promotion of Referees. Referees, who have reached the age of 16 years on 1st September, may apply for promotion to the Referees’ Officer, in writing, on or before 1st October in any season. 10. Appointments. Leagues and other Combination of Clubs under the sanction or jurisdiction of this Association may appoint Referees to their own matches, provided the appointments are from the Official List. 10.1 Upon application from a Club or League affiliated to this Association, the Committee will appoint a Referee to act in any match, provided the request is received not less than seven days previous to the date of the match. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 45
11. Unplayed Matches. Should a match be postponed for any reason, and, the Referee makes the journey, not having received notification thereof, he/she shall be entitled to receive from the Secretary of the Home Club, at least half the usual fee, plus appropriate travelling expenses. 12. Complaints. Complaints by or against Referees must be sent within seven days in writing to the Referees’ Officer of this Association. 13. Reports . Reports by Referees and substitute Referees, on misconduct of Players, Club Officials, or spectators at matches in the area of the West Wales Football Association, must be made direct to the Secretary of this Association, in addition to any report that may be required by the particular League or Competition under whose immediate jurisdiction the match is played. All reports must indicate the nature of the misconduct and FULL NAME(s) of alleged offender(s). Referees when Cautioning or Sending Off players MUST : (a) Ask the Player/s for his/her FULL NAME. (b) Indicate the Offence for which disciplinary action is being taken. Failure to report misconduct will result in disciplinary action. 1) If the Association receives a late report for an instance of misconduct from a referee during the same season, the referee will receive a warning letter. 2) If the Association receives a late report for an instance of misconduct from a referee for a second time during the same season, the referee will be taken off his next designated league match and given a final warning. 3) If the Association receives a late report for an instance of misconduct from a referee for a third time during the same season, the referee will be issued with a charge under FAW Rule 38.1.9. 14. Unaffiliated Clubs. No Referee on the Official List may officiate at a match in which either or both teams are unaffiliated to this or some other recognised Association without the special sanction of this Committee. 15. Referees to be conversant with Rules of League and other Competitions. Referees should make themselves thoroughly conversant with the Rules bearing upon their duties to the particular League or Competition in which they are officiating. 16. Red and Yellow Cards. Referees are required to use red and yellow cards to signify dismissals and cautions in all matches and Competitions in which they officiate. 17. Referees under the age of 16 years, shall only officiate in matches where the players are of a younger age group to the Referee. 18. Appointments by the West Wales Football Association take first place in order of precedence, except for appointments made by the Football Association of Wales, Welsh Premier League and Welsh Football League. 19. Referees Dress. The Dress for the Referees will be Black Shirt, Black Shorts and Black Socks. White trim is acceptable. 20. Referees and Assistant Referees who officiate in WWFA Cup Competitions must wear the Official Badge of the West Wales Football Association or the Football Association of Wales. 21. Referees in age-related competitions (Under 18 and below) must be DBS checked. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 46
IMPORTANT POINTS FOR REFEREES • All disciplinary reports of Field Offences by Players must be sent to the WWFA Secretary within two days [Sundays not included] using 1st Class mail or email. • Booklets of Caution & Sending-Off forms are provided by the West Wales FA. Forms can also be downloaded from the West Wales FA website, Referees section http://www.wwfa.org.uk/referees.php • When cautioning or sending off a player you must 1. obtain his/her FULL NAME. 2. indicate the offence for which disciplinary action is being taken. 3. show the yellow or red card, or both if required. • Immediately after the match, ensure that the full names of players cautioned or sent off correspond with the names on the Team Sheet provided prior to the match by each Team Official. • All other alleged misconduct by Players, Spectators/Supporters, Club Officials etc. must be sent to the WWFA Secretary, in duplicate on plain paper, within two days [Sundays not included] using 1st Class mail or email. • After completing disciplinary reports, inspect your work, paying particular attention to the bottom copy. • If you feel you have been subjected to any category of assault you must inform the Secretary of the Association immediately after the match. If you do not, the incident may not be treated as an assault. • When three officials are appointed to a match and an Assistant draws the Referee’s attention to an alleged incident of misconduct, the Association requires both officials to submit a report of the alleged incident. The Assistant’s report will indicate what was observed/heard and this should be substantiated by the Referee’s report, which should indicate the action taken on advice of the Assistant. • It would greatly assist the Referees’ Officer if you inform him when you are unavailable for Saturday matches in WWFA Cup competitions, particularly the Intermediate Cup, when matches are played on the first Saturday of each month from October, excluding January. • Failure to acknowledge an appointment within 4 days will result in a fine of £10 in accordance with Rule 10.4 of the WWFA Referees’ committee. • Referees are not allowed to travel in company with teams. • A Club representative assuming the duties of match referee should respect the Laws of the Game, Rules of the competition, players, officials and supporters and submit misconduct reports for field offences .
DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES CONCERNING FIELD OFFENCES
As set out in the schedule hereto for Players associated with Clubs affiliated to leagues under the jurisdiction of the West Wales FA
SEASON 2017/2018
1. REPORTING OF OFFENCES BY MATCH OFFICIALS a. Caution Offences Referees must submit to the West Wales Football Association within two Business Days of the match a report stating the offence and giving a description of the incident. b. Sending Off Offences Referees must submit to the West Wales Football Association within two Business Days of the match a report stating the offence and giving a description of the incident. c. If a Referee omits to show the appropriate card when taking action against a player, this will not nullify the caution or sending-off offence. However, the attention of the Referee will be drawn to the correct procedure. d. Other Misconduct Referees must submit to the West Wales Football Association within two Business Days of the match a report [in duplicate] on plain paper, of all other alleged offences by Players, Spectators/Supporters, Club Officials, etc. A separate report is required for EACH alleged offence. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 47
2. CAUTION OFFENCES A Player who has been cautioned in any match will be notified through the player’s Club by this Association of:-
(a) the offence reported by the Referee;
(b) the total number of cautions recorded against the player under these procedures during the current Season; and
(c) any punishment resulting from the accumulation of these cautions. Any such punishment will take effect regardless of whether or not the notification of it from this Association is received before it is due to take effect in accordance with these Disciplinary Procedures and clubs must therefore maintain their own records.
An administration fee of £10.00 (youth and adult) and £3.00 (juniors) will be charged to the player through the club for the cost of processing each report.
3. SENDING OFF OFFENCES A player who has been sent-off in a match under the provisions of Law 12 will be notified through the player’s club by this Association of:-
(a) the offence reported by the referee;
(b) That the player will be subject to the agreed standard punishment (see Section 6). Any such punishment will take effect regardless of whether or not the notification of it from this Association is received before it is due to take effect in accordance with these Disciplinary Procedures and clubs must therefore maintain their own records.
An administration fee of £10.00 (youth and adult) and £3.00 (juniors) will be charged to the player through the club for the cost of processing each report.
4. CLAIMS OF MISTAKEN IDENTITY
(a) In the case of a claim of alleged mistaken identity concerning a player cautioned or sent-off in a match, the club, on behalf of the player, must:-
(i) By 2.00pm of the next Business Day following the day of the match submit in writing via e-mail ([email protected]) to the West Wales FA its intention to submit a claim and the particulars upon which the claim is founded.
(ii) By 2.00pm on the second Business Day following the day of the match, submit to the West Wales FA written statements and evidence (including video/DVD where available) in support of the claim together with the relevant fee as set out in Appendix 1. A signed statement by the player reported by the referee that they were not responsible for the offence reported and identifying specifically the name of the person responsible must be included. Where possible a written statement from the player responsible for the offence should also be supplied.
(b) Should a club have two matches with no, or insufficient Business Days in between, a Claim of Mistaken Identity shall be notified and lodged with the West Wales FA in accordance with the following procedure:-
(i) Where there are no Business Days between two matches, written notification of the club’s intent to make a claim must be e-mailed ([email protected]) to West Wales FA prior to the commencement of the second match.
(ii) Where there is just one Business Day between two matches, the timetable for notification as set out in 4(a)(i) hereabove, will still apply. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 48
(iii) The submission of statements, evidence and the applicable fee must be lodged with the West Wales FA by 2.00pm on the second Business Day as set out in 4(a)(ii) hereabove.
In respect of these specific circumstances, a player will be eligible to play in the second match, if, and only if, notification as set out in 4(b)(i) or 4(b)(ii) hereabove is appropriately submitted. A club will not be permitted to withdraw a claim once written notice to do so has been sent via e-mail to the West Wales FA and therefore attention should be paid to 4(d)(ii) herebelow, in respect of claims which are believed to be frivolous or an abuse of process.
(c) Should a player play in a match without the appropriate notification having being lodged as set out hereabove, the West Wales FA will prefer an appropriate charge of misconduct against the club and player concerned for playing whilst under suspension.
(d) The decisions available to the Disciplinary Panel considering a Claim of Mistaken Identity are as follows:-
(i) The claim is rejected - the player reported by the referee serves the standard punishment as set out in this Memorandum.
(ii) The claim is rejected and considered frivolous and/or an abuse of process - the Disciplinary Panel will have the discretion to increase the match suspension to up to twice that of the standard punishment.
(iii) The claim is successful - the standard punishment as set out in this Memorandum is transferred from the record of the player reported by the referee to the appropriate identified offender.
(e) Irrespective of the decision reached, the Disciplinary Panel shall have the discretion to either retain or return the fee submitted and if considered appropriate, make an order of costs against the claimant(s).
(f) A club failing to lodge a claim for mistaken identity may be charged with misconduct by the West Wales FA if there is evidence that the club sought to gain an advantage by remaining silent on the matter.
(g) It is important to note that the time limits set out above are strict. Only complete claims submitted before the relevant deadlines will be considered by the West Wales FA.
(h) The decision of the Disciplinary Panel in relation to a Claim of Mistaken Identity is final and binding on all parties and not subject to appeal.
5. CLAIMS OF WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
(a) A player and his club may seek to limit the disciplinary consequences of the dismissal of a player from the Field-of-Play by demonstrating to this Association that the dismissal was wrongful.
(b) A Claim of Wrongful Dismissal may be lodged only for on-field offences which result in a sending-off, except for two cautions leading to a dismissal.
(c) The club, on behalf of the player, must:-
(i) By 2.00pm of the next Business Day following the day of the match submit in writing via e-mail ([email protected]) to the West Wales FA its intention to submit a claim and the particulars upon which the claim is founded.
(ii) By 2.00pm of the second Business Day following the day of the match submit written statements and evidence (including a video/DVD of the incident where available) in support of the claim together with the relevant fee as set out in Appendix 1. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 49
(d) A Disciplinary Panel will be convened as soon as is practicably possible to decide the matter on any relevant documentary and video/DVD evidence submitted. The Disciplinary Panel considering a Claim of Wrongful Dismissal is concerned with only the question of whether any sanction of a suspension from play is one which should be imposed in view of the facts of the case. It must be noted that in accordance with the Laws of the Game, the match referee’s decision is final and the player’s dismissal from the field of play will remain on the record of the player and the club. The offence will remain the subject of the administration fee and the club will accrue the appropriate number of penalty points for the sending-off. Consequently, the club, player and match official(s) will not attend the meeting of the Disciplinary Panel when the matter is considered.
(e) Should a club have two matches with no, or insufficient Business Days in between, a Claim of Wrongful Dismissal shall be notified and lodged with the West Wales FA in accordance with the following procedure:-
(i) Where there are no Business Days between two matches, written notification of the club’s intent to make a claim must be e-mailed ([email protected]) to the West Wales FA prior to the commencement of the second match.
(ii) Where there is just one Business Day between two matches, the timetable for notification as set out in 5(c)(i) hereabove, will still apply.
(iii) The submission of statements, evidence and the applicable fee must be lodged with the West Wales FA by 2.00pm on the second Business Day as set out in 5(c)(ii) hereabove.
In respect of these specific circumstances, a player will be eligible to play in the second match, if, and only if, notification as set out in 5(e)(i) or 5(e)(ii) hereabove is appropriately submitted. A club will not be permitted to withdraw a claim once written notice to do so has been sent via e-mail to the West Wales FA and therefore attention should be paid to 5(g)(ii) herebelow, in respect of claims which are believed to be frivolous or an abuse of process.
(f) Should a player play in a match without the appropriate notification having being lodged as set out hereabove, the West Wales FA will prefer an appropriate charge of misconduct against the club and player concerned for playing whilst under suspension.
(g) The decisions available to a Disciplinary Panel when considering a Claim of Wrongful Dismissal are as follows:-
(i) The claim is rejected - the player serves the standard punishment as set out in this Memorandum.
(ii) The claim is rejected and considered frivolous and/or an abuse of process – the Panel will have the discretion to increase the match suspension beyond the standard punishment as set out in this Memorandum.
(iii) The claim is successful - the standard punishment as set out in this Memorandum is withdrawn and Section 6(f) will not be invoked in relation to this dismissal if the player is sent-off again following the offence.
(h) Irrespective of the decision reached, the Disciplinary Panel shall have the discretion to either retain or return the fee submitted and if considered appropriate, make an order for costs against the claimant(s).
(i) It is important to note that the time limits set out above are strict. Only complete claims submitted before the relevant deadlines will be considered by the West Wales FA.
(j) The decision of the Disciplinary Panel in relation to a Claim of Wrongful Dismissal is final and binding on all parties and not subject to appeal. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 50
6. PUNISHMENTS
(a) Caution Offences
(i) If a player accumulates five (5) recorded cautions in any competition under the direct disciplinary jurisdiction of this Association between the opening day of the playing season and the 31st December (inclusive) in the same season, the player will be suspended automatically on the 14th day following the date of the player’s last offence from all domestic league and cup matches and friendly matches until such time as the player has missed his/her club’s next ONE (1) recognised senior team match in competitions under the direct jurisdiction of the West Wales FA (see Appendix 2) during the period covered by its opening match and final match of the 2017/2018 Season.
(ii) If a player accumulates five (5) recorded cautions in any competition under the direct disciplinary jurisdiction of this Association between the opening day of the playing season and the last day of the same season , the player will be “warned as to his/her future conduct” .
(iii) A player who has already been subject to disciplinary action as a result of accumulating five (5) cautions and then goes on to accumulate a further five (5) cautions during the same season, will be subject to the following punishments:-
(a) If a player accumulates ten (10) cautions in any competition under the direct disciplinary jurisdiction of this Association between the opening day of the playing season and the second Sunday of April in the same season, the player will be suspended automatically on the 14th day following the date of the player’s last offence from all domestic league and cup matches and friendly matches until such time as the player has missed his/her club’s next TWO (2) recognised senior team matches in competitions under the direct jurisdiction of the West Wales FA (see Appendix 2) during the period covered by its opening match and final match of the 2017/2018 Season.
(b) If a player accumulates ten (10) cautions in any competition under the direct disciplinary jurisdiction of this Association between the opening day of the playing season and the last day of the same season , the player will be “severely censured and warned as to his/her future conduct” .
(iv) If a player accumulates fifteen (15) recorded cautions in any competition under the direct disciplinary jurisdiction of this Association between the opening day of the playing season and the last day of the same season, the player will be suspended automatically on the 14th day following the date of the player’s last offence from all domestic league and cup matches and friendly matches until such time as the player has missed his/her club’s next THREE (3) recognised senior team matches in competitions under the direct jurisdiction of the West Wales FA (see Appendix 2) during the period covered by its opening match and final match of the 2017/2018 Season.
(v) A player who has already been subject to disciplinary action as a result of accumulating five (5) cautions, ten (10) cautions and fifteen (15) cautions, and who goes on to record twenty (20) cautions in any competition under the direct disciplinary jurisdiction of this Association in the same season, shall be required to attend a meeting of a Disciplinary Panel when requested to do so. The members of the Panel shall have the power to deal with the player in such manner as they deem fit. The same procedure will apply for every further five (5) cautions recorded against a player.
(vi) The terms of a suspension resulting from the accumulation of cautions will be as set out under the category of a MATCH SUSPENSION (see Section 8).
(vii) The player must serve the suspension with the club at which the player committed the suspension offence.
(viii) Any period of suspension or part thereof which remains outstanding at the end of a season must be served at the commencement of the next following season. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 51
(b) Players Sent-off Under Law 12 (7)
A player who is dismissed from the Field of Play for a second cautionable offence after having received a caution will be suspended automatically with immediate effect from all domestic league and cup matches and friendly matches until such time as the player has missed his/her club's next ONE (1) recognised senior team match in competitions under the direct jurisdiction of the West Wales FA (see Appendix 2) during the period covered by its opening match and final match of the 2017/2018 Season. The terms of the suspension will be as set out under the category of a MATCH SUSPENSION (see Section 8).
The player must serve the suspension with the club at which the player committed the suspension offence.
(c) Players Sent-off Under Law 12 (4) and (5)
A player who is dismissed from the Field of Play for denying a goal or an obvious goal scoring opportunity by physical means or by handling the ball, will be suspended automatically with immediate effect from all domestic league and cup matches and friendly matches until such time as the player has missed his/her club’s next ONE (1) recognised senior team match in competitions under the direct jurisdiction of the West Wales FA (see Appendix 2) during the period covered by its opening match and final match of the 2017/2018 Season. The terms of the suspension will be as set out under the category of a MATCH SUSPENSION (see Section 8).
The player must serve the suspension with the club at which the player committed the suspension offence.
(d) Players Sent-off Under Law 12 (6)
A player who is dismissed from the Field of Play for using offensive, insulting or abusive language/gestures, whether they have previously been cautioned in the match or not, will be suspended automatically with immediate effect from all domestic league and cup matches and friendly matches until such time the player has missed his/her club’s next TWO (2) recognised senior team matches in competitions under the direct jurisdiction of the West Wales FA (see Appendix 2) during the period covered by its opening match and final match of the 2017/2018 Season. The terms of the suspension will be as set out under the category of a MATCH SUSPENSION (see Section 8).
The player must serve the suspension with the club at which the player committed the suspension offence.
(e) Players Sent-off Under Law 12 (1) (2) and (3)
A player who is dismissed from the Field of play for Violent Conduct, Serious Foul Play or Spitting at an opponent or any other person whether they have previously been cautioned in the match or not, will be suspended automatically with immediate effect from all domestic league and cup matches and friendly matches until such time as the player has missed his/her club’s next THREE (3) recognised senior team matches in competitions under the direct jurisdiction of the West Wales FA (see Appendix 2) during the period covered by its opening match and final match of the 2017/2018 Season. The terms of the suspension will be as set out under the category of a MATCH SUSPENSION (see Section 8).
The player must serve the suspension with the club at which the player committed the suspension offence.
(f) Additional Sendings-off
Players dismissed from the field of play for a second time in the same Season, in addition to the automatic suspension applicable to the offence, will be suspended for one extra match. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 52
A player dismissed for a third time in the same Season will be suspended for an extra two matches, and so on.
(g) Outstanding Suspensions
Any period of suspension or part thereof which remains outstanding at the end of a season must be served at the commencement of the next following season with the club at which the player committed the suspension offence, except that:-
(i) A player may request the consent of the West Wales FA to transfer an outstanding suspension to either the reserve team (second team) or youth team of the club with which the player committed the offence on the condition that the Senior Team of the club has completed all of its domestic fixtures (league and cup competitions) at the end of a season before that of the player’s reserve team (second team) or youth team.
(ii) When requesting a transfer of a suspension, a player must be able to demonstrate that they have played for the reserve team (second team) or youth team of the club during the current season by providing the appropriate team sheets from a minimum of 3 (three) competitive matches.
(iii) Upon receipt of the information requested in (ii) hereabove, the West Wales FA will determine whether or not it is appropriate to transfer the suspension and will communicate (written or electronic) to the player and club detailing the decision. This decision will be final and not subject to appeal.
(iv) A player may also obtain consent from the West Wales FA to transfer a suspension outstanding from the previous season to their new club at the commencement of the next following season. To obtain consent, a player must put a request in writing to the West Wales FA which should include the following:
(a) Registration details of the club the player has signed for at the commencement of the new season.
(b) A letter of support from the club the suspension is being transferred to.
(v) Upon receipt of the information requested in (g)(iv) hereabove, the West Wales FA will determine whether or not it is appropriate to transfer the suspension and will communicate (written or electronic) to the player and clubs the decision. This decision will be final and not subject to appeal.
(vi) A suspension may only be transferred to a player’s reserve team (second team) or youth team once during a season.
(h) Rule 24
In special cases where:-
(i) a match official's report indicates a serious breach of the Laws of the Game, or
(ii) a player commits an act of misconduct and/or a sending-off offence under Law 12 (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6) of the Laws of the Game whilst on the field of play which is not seen by the match officials but caught on video;
the West Wales FA reserves the right to prefer an appropriate charge of misconduct against the player in accordance with one or more of the provisions under Standard Rule 24.1.
When dealing with a case under (h)(i) hereabove, the Disciplinary Panel may take into account any automatic punishment imposed under the Procedures. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 53
When dealing with a case under (h)(ii) hereabove, confirmation by the match officials that they did not see the incident in question shall be conclusive evidence of that fact.
(i) Payment To Players Under Suspension
Clubs must not pay a player more than their basic wage during the period of a suspension.
(j) Clubs Imposing Fines
Clubs may fine players for on-field offences but must notify the West Wales FA, without delay, the details of the fine in each case.
(k) Re-Arranged Matches
A Disciplinary Panel shall have discretionary power to rule that a match shall not count towards the completion of a suspension if it is satisfied that the match has been arranged by the club with a view to enabling the player to complete their suspension and thus qualify them to play in a specific match. The decision of the Disciplinary Panel in relation to re-arranged matches is final and binding on all parties and not subject to appeal.
(l) Collection of Administration Fees
It will be the responsibility of the club to collect the administration fees from the players concerned. The West Wales FA will invoice clubs periodically throughout the season for their accrued administration fees. Failure by a club to pay an invoice within 21 calendar days will result in the West Wales FA imposing a suspension on part or all of the club’s football activities under the jurisdiction of the West Wales FA until such time as the outstanding amount has been paid in full. Any club experiencing difficulty meeting the 21-day limit should contact the West Wales FA.
Any club experiencing difficulties in obtaining monies owed by players of the club may refer such matters to the West Wales FA.
7. DISCIPLINARY ACTION ON CLUBS FOR MISCONDUCT BY THEIR PLAYERS
(a) Any club whose players accumulate a total number of Penalty Points during a season, and that total is considered to be appreciably above the average number of points in the same league, may be required to appear before a Disciplinary Panel and shall be liable to be warned and/or fined for having permitted its players to violate the Laws of the Game in contravention of Standard Rule 24.1.1. In addition, the Panel shall be entitled to make an order as to costs against the club. Any action taken by the club to discipline its players under Section 6(j) will be taken into consideration by the Panel in its findings.
In so far as this Regulation shall apply, the following Penalty Points will be recorded against a club:-
For all recorded cautions 4 Points
For Sending-off under Law 12 (4) (5) & (7) 10 Points
For Sending-off under Law 12 (1) (2) (3) & (6) 12 Points
(b) A club required to appear before a Disciplinary Panel shall be represented by at least one of its Directors/Officials and the Manager.
(c) The West Wales FA reserves the right to prefer a charge against a club at any time during the season arising from field offences committed by players of the club. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 54
8. SUSPENSIONS IMPOSED UNDER THESE REGULATIONS
(a) Unless otherwise ordered by a Disciplinary Panel, the terms of the suspensions imposed under these entire regulations will be as set out under the category of ‘MATCH SUSPENSION’, which is defined as follows:-
“A Match Suspension is a ban on taking part in a match and on attending it in the area immediately surrounding the field-of-play. A Match Suspension may be imposed on a player or an official. The area immediately surrounding the field-of-play includes:-
1. The field-of-play. 2. The dressing rooms and their immediate area. 3. The tunnel and/or private way leading from the dressing rooms to the field-of-play. 4. The dugouts, benches and technical areas. 5. The prohibited area in the vicinity of the touchline and goal lines.
The player or official under a Match Suspension is prohibited from contact with match officials, players and club officials, as well as giving any media interviews, before, during and after the match.
A Match Suspension does not prohibit a player or official from attending or taking part in a club organised training session or a match between teams made up of players registered with his/her club. However, a player or official is prohibited from attending or taking part in a friendly or training match against a team from another club.
A club who permits a player or an official to attend a ground whilst serving a Match Suspension will be responsible for ensuring the terms of the suspension are adhered to”.
(b) Any suspension imposed may only be served whilst the player holds a registration with a football club sanctioned by the appropriate league. Should a player transfer or register for a new club prior to the commencement of the suspension or during the period of the suspension, the player will not be eligible to play for their new club until such time as the club with which the player committed the suspension offence has completed the required number of matches in competitions approved by the West Wales FA.
9. DEFINITIONS
(a) BUSINESS DAY
Any day of the week except a Saturday or Sunday or public bank holiday in Wales
APPENDIX 1
Fees applicable when making a Claim of Mistaken Identity or a Claim of Wrongful Dismissal
The following fees are defined under Standard Rule 28.2.3.1
For teams playing in: £ Fee payable CARMARTHENSHIRE AFL £50.00 NEATH & DISTRICT AFL £50.00 PEMBROKESHIRE AFL £50.00 PEMBROKESHIRE WOMENS & GIRLS AFL £50.00 SWANSEA SENIOR & SUNDAY AFL £50.00 SWANSEA JUNIOR AFL £50.00 WEST GLAMORGAN JUNIOR AFL £50.00 WEST WALES WOMENS & GIRLS AFL £50.00 WEST WALES YOUTH AFL £50.00 UCL SOUTH WALES CHURCH AFL £50.00 Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 55
CATEGORIES OF SUSPENSION
Touchline Suspension A Touchline Suspension is a ban from any immediate contact with players, Club Officials and match officials participating in a match for the duration of the match. A Touchline Suspension may be imposed on a player and an official. A Touchline Suspension prohibits an individual from:-
1. Attending the dugouts and technical areas before, during and after the match. 2. Entering the field-of-play and the prohibited area in the vicinity of the touchline and goal lines. 3. Coaching or issuing instructions for the duration of the match. 4. Engaging the match officials whilst they are on the field-of-play or in the tunnel and/or private way leading from the dressing rooms to the field-of-play.
The player or official under a Touchline Suspension is permitted to attend the team changing room pre match, at half time and post match. Furthermore, the individual is permitted to approach the match officials pre or post match whilst they are in their dressing room and provided the match officials are agreeable to the approach.
The WWFA is aware that due to the nature of many grounds, the individual under a Touchline Suspension may stand behind the perimeter barrier surrounding the field-of-play but still remain sufficiently close enough to the field-of-play to allow them to continue coaching or issue instructions to the coaching staff. This will be considered as a breach of the Touchline Suspension and will result in the West Wales Football Association preferring charges of misconduct against the Club and player or official who is under the suspension.
Where a stand exists within the ground, the West Wales Football Association requires the player or official to sit in the stand away from the field-of-play.
For the duration of the match, a player or official under a Touchline Suspension is NOT PERMITTED to communicate with the dugout via a radio or other electronic communication and is prohibited from having personal contact with any coaching staff.
Match Suspension A Match Suspension is a ban on taking part in a match and on attending it in the area immediately surrounding the field-of-play. A Match Suspension may be imposed on a player or an official.
The area immediately surrounding the field-of-play includes:
1. The field-of-play. 2. The dressing rooms and their immediate area. 3. The tunnel and/or private way leading from the dressing rooms to the field-of-play. 4. The dugouts, benches and technical areas. 5. The prohibited area in the vicinity of the touchline and goal lines.
The player or official under a Match Suspension is prohibited from contact with match officials, players and Club officials, as well as giving any media interviews, before, during and after the match.
A match suspension does not prohibit a player or official from attending or taking part in a Club organised training session or a match between teams made up of players registered with his/her Club. However, a player or official is prohibited from attending or taking part in a friendly or training match against a team from another Club.
A Club which permits a player or an official to attend a ground whilst serving a Match Suspension will be responsible for ensuring the terms of the suspension are adhered to. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 56
Ground Suspension A Ground Suspension is a ban from attending or taking part in any association football match played at a ground under the jurisdiction of the West Wales Football Association. A Ground Suspension can be imposed on a player, an official or spectator.
A Suspension from all football related activity A suspension from all football related activity prohibits an individual from any involvement in football. This includes but is not limited to:
1. Attending any association football match played at a ground under the jurisdiction of the West Wales Football Association. 2. Participating in any association football match played at a ground under the jurisdiction of the West Wales Football Association. 3. Attending or participating in any training activities connected to any Club under the jurisdiction of the West Wales Football Association. 4. Conducting any administrative duties connected to football or a football Club.
A suspension from all football related activity may be placed on a player, official or spectator.
BREACH OF THE TERMS OF SUSPENSION IMPOSED
A breach of the terms of a Touchline Suspension, Match Suspension, Ground Suspension or Suspension from all football related Activity, will result in the West Wales Football Association preferring charges of misconduct against the Club and/or the individual concerned. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 57
FAW REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE APPLICATION OF THE REDUCED PENALTY PROCEDURES FOR DISCIPLINARY OFFENCES UNDER THE RULES OF THE WEST WALES FA (“ASSOCIATION”)
1. INTRODUCTION
The purpose of these Regulations is to give effect to the principle that when dealing with the penalties imposed by the Association for Disciplinary Offences, credit, in the form of a reduction in the applicable penalty, should be given to the Party charged who admits to a charge of a Disciplinary Offence preferred by the Association and to the timely disposal of such matters. To achieve this, when a charge of a Disciplinary Offence is brought under the procedures in these Regulations, it will also incorporate an offer of a reduced penalty on the Association’s minimum standard penalty for the Disciplinary Offence as published from time to time. In the case of a financial penalty, the offer shall be a reduction of one-third (to the nearest whole pound). In the case of any other penalty, the offer shall be a reduction of one-third or the nearest whole number equivalent. Should the Party charged elect NOT to accept the reduced penalty offered, or fails to comply with the requirements set out under Clauses 3.2(c) and/or 3.2(d)(v) of these Regulations, and the charge is subsequently found proved at a Disciplinary Panel hearing, a higher penalty will apply, which will not incorporate the reduction.
2. EXEMPTIONS
(a) The procedures in these Regulations shall not apply to any Disciplinary Offence in relation to any of the following:–
• A Disciplinary Offence as set out under Standard Rule 24.1.4, or any other charge brought concerning betting activity related to any match;
• A Disciplinary Offence as set out under Standard Rule 24.1.5, or any other charge brought relating to ‘match fixing’;
• A Disciplinary Offence as set out under Standard Rule 24.1.7, or any other charge brought relating to ticket touting ;
• A Disciplinary Offence as set out under Standard Rule 24.1.8, or any other charge brought relating to a match that has been played at a ground closed by the Association;
• Disciplinary Offences as set out under FAW Rules 38.1.10 or 38.1.11, or any other charge brought relating to the ’ANTI-DOPING REGULATIONS OF THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF WALES’;
• A Disciplinary Offence as set out under Standard Rule 24.1.10, or any other charge brought relating to ‘THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF WALES WELFARE REGULATIONS’ or WELFARE POLICY’;
• Disciplinary Offences as set out under Standard Rules 24.1.11, 24.1.12 or 24.1.13 relating to the conduct of a club’s supporters and/or spectators and/or followers; or
• A Disciplinary Offence brought pursuant to ‘THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF WALES’ CODE OF ETHICS’.
(b) Any charge of a Disciplinary Offence preferred by the Association that is exempt from the procedures in these Regulations will be dealt with in accordance with the procedures as set out under Standard Rules 28.1.1 to 28.1.14 inclusive. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 58
3. SCOPE OF PROCEDURES
3.1 Subject to the exemptions in 2 above, in all cases, it shall be at the absolute discretion of the Association whether a reduced penalty shall be offered under the procedures in these Regulations. In exercising that discretion, the Association shall not utilise these procedures where any one or more of the following exceptional circumstances applies:-
• Where the particular facts of the alleged Disciplinary Offence are of a serious and/or unusual nature, as determined by the Association;
• Where the Party charged has pleaded guilty or been found guilty with a similar matter, as determined by the Association, in the current season;
• Where the alleged Disciplinary Offence is allegedly aggravated by reference to any of the factors as set out under the ‘FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF WALES NON- DISCRIMINATION REGULATIONS’; or
• Where the particular facts of the alleged Disciplinary Offence, as determined by the Association, necessitate a charge of misconduct to be brought against a participant pursuant to the ‘REGULATIONS GOVERNING ASSAULTS ON MATCH OFFICIALS’.
3.2 Upon the Association deciding that facts or matters may give rise to a Disciplinary Offence and that a charge be brought which should include the offer of a reduced penalty under these Regulations, the following procedure will apply:-
THE CHARGE
(a) The Association will give written notice (“the Disciplinary Notice”) to the Party charged, stipulating:–
(i) The nature of the alleged Disciplinary Offence; (ii) Details of the reduced penalty offered; and (ii) Details of the options available to the Party charged.
(b) If an individual is charged, a copy of the Disciplinary Notice will be sent to his/her club. If a club is charged, a copy of the Disciplinary Notice will be sent to the club’s relevant league.
THE RESPONSE
(c) The Party charged shall have seven (7) Business Days after service of the Disciplinary Notice to respond in writing to the charge.
(d) Should the Party charged elect to admit the charge and accept the reduced penalty offered, the following shall apply:–
(i) There shall be no Disciplinary Panel hearing and the matter shall be dealt with at an administrative level by the Association;
(ii) The Party charged shall not be entitled to provide evidence in mitigation;
(iii) The penalty imposed on the Party charged by the Association shall be the reduced penalty set out in the Disciplinary Notice;
(iv) Any suspension which forms part of the reduced penalty offered shall automatically come into effect fourteen (14) calendar days following the date of the Disciplinary Notice; Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 59
(v) Any fine which forms part of the reduced penalty offered shall be payable within seven (7) Business Days following the date of the Disciplinary Notice;
(vi) There shall be no costs payable by the Party charged; and
(vii) The Association shall write to the Party charged with confirmation of the outcome.
(e) Should the Party charged elect NOT to accept the reduced penalty offered, the matter will proceed in accordance with Standard Rules 28.1.1 to 28.1.14 and the following shall apply:-
(i) The reduced penalty offered shall be withdrawn;
(ii) A Disciplinary Panel shall be convened;
(iii) The Party charged shall be entitled to provide evidence in mitigation;
(iv) If a charge is found proven, any penalty applied shall be based on the standard minimum penalty; and
(v) If a charge is found proven, the Disciplinary Panel shall be entitled to impose costs against the Party charged.
(f) Should the Party charged either fail to respond in writing to the charge as per Clause 3.2(c) hereabove, or fail to pay any fine offered as part of the reduced penalty offered as per Clause 3.2(d)(v) hereabove, within the required seven (7) Business Days, the matter will proceed in accordance with Standard Rule 28.1.3 and the following shall apply:-
(i) The reduced penalty offered shall be withdrawn;
(ii) The Party charged will be deemed to have denied the charge and to have waived their right to a private hearing before the Disciplinary Panel;
(iii) The Association will, without further notice to the Party charged, convene a Disciplinary Panel who will consider the alleged Disciplinary Offence in the absence of the Party charged.
(iv) If a charge is found proven, the standard minimum penalty shall form the basis of any penalty applied; and
(v) If a charge is found proven, the Disciplinary Panel shall be entitled to impose costs against the Party charged.
4. APPEALS
(a) Should the Party charged elect to admit the charge and accept the reduced penalty offered, there shall be no right of appeal under the FAW Rules to the outcome set out in 3.2(d) above except where –
(i) It is necessary to allow an appeal in order to avoid real injustice;
(ii) The circumstances are exceptional and make it appropriate to allow an appeal; and
(iii) There is no alternative effective remedy.
(b) A Party wishing to claim a right of appeal in the circumstances set out in 4(a) above shall make an application in writing to the Football Association of Wales in accordance with the Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 60
procedures set out under FAW Rule 43.2 and sub-clauses.
(c) Should the Party charged elect NOT to accept the reduced penalty offered and the charge is subsequently found proved at a Disciplinary Panel, the Party charged shall have a right of appeal to the FAW in accordance with the procedures as set out under FAW Rule 43.2 and its sub-clauses.
REDUCED PENALTY TARIFFS
REDUCED PENALTY
This penalty tariff is the Reduced Penalty that will be applied where the Party charged with a Disciplinary Offence accepts a Reduced Penalty offered by the Association in accordance with the Reduced Penalty Regulations. In such circumstances, the penalty offered will be less than the Association’s Standard Minimum Penalty for the same offence and a Disciplinary Panel will not be convened. The Party charged will not be required to pay costs.
STANDARD MINIMUM PENALTY
This penalty tariff is the minimum penalty that will be applied where the Party charged with a Disciplinary Offence elects one of the following –
• denies the charge, which is later found proven • fails to respond to the charge within the required time period, which is later found proven; or elects not to accept a Reduced Penalty offered by the Association, which is later found proven • accepts the charge but requests the Association considers evidence in mitigation
In such circumstances, the Association’s Disciplinary Panel will be convened and will proceed in accordance with its Rules. The Party charged will be liable to costs should the charge be found proven. If a charge is not found proven by a Disciplinary Panel, no penalty or costs will be imposed against the Party.
When determining a penalty, a Disciplinary Panel will consider the following -
• The seriousness of the offence – factors such as the words used, physical behaviour and length of incident • Whether it is a first offence or a repeat offender • A failure to respond to a charge of misconduct • Does the individual hold a position where a higher standard of behaviour is expected (e.g. team captain, team manager etc) • The category of any suspension imposed (e.g. Match or Touchline Suspension, Suspension from all football related activity etc) • Any mitigating factors • The Standard Minimum Penalty for the offence
Precedent will not bind Disciplinary Panels. Furthermore, each panel shall have total discretion when awarding an order of costs against the Party charged and situations may arise where the costs order is greater than the fine imposed. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 61 Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 62
LEAGUES AND COMPETITIONS APPLYING FOR SANCTION
The Rules must accompany the application and shall provide for: • Name of League or Competition. • Area or Names of Clubs forming Competition. • Number of Clubs. • If in Divisions, the number of Clubs in each Division. • A date by which Clubs may resign their membership. • The payment of an Annual Fee. • The holding of an Annual Meeting. • The number of representatives Clubs are entitled to send to General Meetings. • An Audited Balance sheet to be submitted. • Election of Officers.
Government of the League or Competition: • The appointment of a Management Committee or other Committee with similar powers if thought • desirable. • The hearing of protests, claims, and complaints. • The hearing of Appeals against the decision of the League or Competition. • The playing of matches according to the Laws of the Game and the Rules, Regulations and • Bye-Laws of the FA of Wales (see proviso in Regulation (d) overleaf). • The Qualification of Players. • The Registration of Players. • The Transfer of Players. • The arrangement of fixtures. • How the Competition has to be decided (by points or knock-out). • The Playing of Matches or Cup ties as the case may be. • Procedures as to abandoned matches. • Appointment and payment of Referees and Assistant Referees. • Division of Gate receipts, if any. • Alteration of Rules. • A Rule governing the resignation of Clubs.
CUP OR MEDAL COMPETITIONS PROMOTED BY CLUBS, ETC.
Application for Sanction must be forwarded to the Secretary of the Association on the prescribed form by 1st July and two copies of the Rules must accompany same together with the fee as per Rule 8.
The Rules must provide for a disposal of the Gate receipts and payment of expenses.
The promoting Club must have sole control and management of such Competition.
A Balance Sheet, duly audited, must be sent to the Secretary of this Association within 28 days of the close of the Competition.
Sanction can only be given to Clubs who are Members of this Association.
Only Registered Referees may be appointed to Officiate.
The Competition must be completed on or before 30th April in each year. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 63
REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO SANCTIONED COMPETITIONS OTHER THAN THOSE ORGANISED BY AFFILIATED LEAGUES
(a) A full list of entries must be supplied to the Association and to all local Leagues whose Clubs are entered, 14 days before the draw for the First Round is made.
(b) Every competing Club must be supplied with a full list of entries and a copy of the draw in full within three days.
(c) The Competition must not allow its matches to clash with League fixtures. No Club shall be allowed to enter more than one Competition, and, number of teams in each external Cup Competition shall not exceed eight. However, should the Affiliated League in whose area the Sanctioned Competition is held, have no objection, the Sanctioned Competition referred to, may make application to the Council for the number of teams allowed to enter to be increased.
(d) All Competitions must be completed by 30th April and cannot in any circumstances be allowed to carry over to the following season.
BENEFIT AND CHARITY MATCHES
Clubs desiring to play Charity or Benefit matches must make application to the Council at least 14 days previous to the Match, stating the object, whether gross receipts will be handed over to the Charitable fund and how expenses are to be met. After the Match, a Statement of the Receipts and Expenditure, and a duplicated receipt for the amount handed over to the Charity, must be forwarded to the Secretary of the Association within 28 days.
WEST WALES FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION BENEVOLENT FUND (Inaugurated 1935-36)
1. The West Wales Football Association has a fund from which monies shall be available for benevolent purposes. These shall be cases of hardship arising from injury to those playing for, and, those administering affiliated clubs and others attending matches in their official capacity. 2. All monies connected with this fund shall be banked into a separate account and a financial statement shall be presented to the Annual Meeting of the Association each season. 3. The fund shall be controlled by the Council who shall have absolute discretion regarding approval of any grants which may be made, together with the amount which may be granted. 4. Application for grants should be made to the Treasurer and any information requested will be treated in confidence. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 64
SENIOR CHALLENGE CUP FINALISTS
1923-24 Swansea Town beat Pembroke Dock. 1924-25 Swansea Town beat Llanelli. 1925-26 Swansesa Town beat Merthyr Town. 1926-27 Swansea Town beat Bridgend Town. 1927-28 Barry beat Swansea Town. 1928-29 Newport County beat Merthyr Town. 1929-30 Swansea Town beat Newport County. 1930-31 Llanelli beat Merthyr Town. 1931-32 Merthyr Town beat Llanelli. 1932-34 Competition suspended. 1934-35 Swansea Town beat Llanelli. 1935-37 Competition suspended. 1937-38 Milford United beat Haverfordwest. 1938-39 Swansea Town beat Llanelli. 1939-46 Competition suspended. 1947-48 Llanelli beat Briton Ferry Athletic. 1948-49 Swansea Town beat Llanelli. 1949-50 Swansea Town beat Haverfordwest Athletic. 1950-51 Llanelli beat Swansea Town. 1952-53 Llanelli beat Swansea Town. 1953-54 Swansea Town beat Llanelli. 1954-55 Swansea Town beat Llanelli. 1955-56 Swansea Town beat Llanelli. Referee – T.G. Jones. 1956-57 Swansea Town beat Haverfordwest. 1957-58 Swansea Town beat Llanelli. Referee – K. Evans. 1958-59 Swansea Town beat Haverfordwest. Referee – D. Jones. 1959-60 Swansea Town beat Llanelli. Referee – R.V. John. 1960-61 Swansea Town beat Haverfordwest. Referee – W.E. Jones. 1961-62 Swansea Town beat Llanelli. Referee – C. Davies. 1962-63 Swansea Town drew with Llanelli. Referee – T.H.C. Reynolds. 1963-64 Llanelli beat Swansea Town. Referee – G. James. 1964-65 Swansea Town beat Llanelli. Referee – J.C. Wood. 1965-66 Swansea Town beat Llanelli. Referee – G.T. Rees. 1966-67 Ammanford Town beat Llanelli. Referee – J.R. Davies. 1967-68 Llanelli (3) beat Swansea Town (1). Referee – J. Helps. 1968-70 No Competition. 1970-71 Llanelli (1) beat Swansea City (0) Replay. Referee – L.J. Davies. 1971-72 Pembroke Borough (1) beat Llanelli (0). Referee – P.T. Beaumont. 1972-73 Pembroke Borough (3) beat Llanelli (1). Referee – J.G.P. Davies. 1973-74 No Competition. 1974-75 Swansea City (3) beat Briton Ferry Athletic (1). Referee – E.B. Chard. 1975-76 Swansea City (1) beat Ammanford (0). Referee – E.V. Oliver. 1976-77 Llanelli (2) beat Swansea City (0). Referee – J.H.C. Warlow. 1977-78 Pembroke Borough (5) beat Llanelli (0). Referee – R.E. Jenkins. 1978-79 Milford (2) beat Llanelli (0). Referee – S.J. Beynon. 1979-80 Ammanford Town (2) beat Swansea City (0). Referee – H.L. Rees. 1980-81 Pembroke Boro (2) beat Haverfordwest County (1). Referee – M.J. Holohan. 1981-82 Haverfordwest County beat Pontardawe Athletic. Referee – B. Davies. 1982-83 Pontardawe Athletic beat Milford United. Referee – D.J. Davies. 1983-84 Swansea City beat Briton Ferry Athletic. Referee – D.R. Lewis. 1984-85 Swansea City beat Ammanford Town. Referee – A.J. Williams. 1985-86 Milford United beat Swansea City. Referee – D.T. Rees. 1986-87 Swansea City beat Briton Ferry Athletic. Referee – M.L. Coombs. 1987-88 Swansea City beat Pembroke Borough. Referee – R.W. Upward. 1988-89 Haverfordwest County beat Pembroke Borough. Referee – P. Matthews. 1989-90 Swansea City beat Llanelli. Referee – K. Cleaver. 1990-91 Swansea City beat Llanelli. Referee – S. Jones. 1991-92 Haverfordwest County beat Ammanford Town. Referee – D.C. Richards. 1992-93 Haverfordwest beat West End. Referee – N.A. Richards. 1993-94 Swansea City beat Ammanford. Referee – N.L. Morgan. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 65
1994-95 Swansea City beat Morristion Town. Referee – M.J. Holohan. 1995-96 B.P. Llandarcy beat Swansea City. Referee – Kerry Morgan. 1996-97 B.P. Llandarcy beat Swansea City. Referee – J. Collins. 1997-98 Haverfordwest County beat Swansea City. Referee – M.S. Whitby. 1998-99 Haverfordwest County beat Llanelli. Referee – S.R. Jones. 1999-00 Llanelli beat Carmarthen Town. Referee – D.C. Richards. 2000-01 Competition Void 2001-02 Swansea City beat Hakin Utd. Referee – S. Jones. 2002-03 Swansea City beat Carmarthen Town. Referee – J.A. Collins. 2003-04 Briton Ferry beat Ammanford. Referee – P.D. Jenkins. 2004-05 Briton Ferry beat Carmarthen Town. Referee – Kerry Morgan. 2005-06 Haverfordwest County beat Carmarthen Town. Referee – D. John. 2006-07 Neath Athletic beat Garden Village. Referee – D.G. Davies. 2007-08 Neath Athletic beat Llanelli. Referee – D. John. 2008-09 Llanelli beat West End. Referee – L. James.
AMATEUR CUP FINALISTS 1924 Swansea Amateurs beat National Oil Refineries. 1925 Cwm Athletic beat National Oil Refineries. 1926 Swansea Town A. beat Cwm Ahtletic. 1927 Cwm Athletic beat Milford Athletic. 1928 Aberpergwm beat Skewen. 1929 Cwm Athletic beat Milford Athletic. 1930 Cwm Athletic beat Llanelli A. 1931 Llanelli A beat Milford Haven. 1932 Alexandra beat Hafod Bro. 1933 Skewen beat Briton Ferry. 1934 Royal Fusiliers beat Elba Welfare. 1935 Glyn Neath Welfare beat Royal Fusiliers. 1936 Hafod Bro beat Ammanford. 1937 Alexandra awarded Cup on Protest. 1938 Alexandra beat Briton Ferry. 1939 Swansea Nomads beat Garthmor. 1943 Gwalia Stars beat Glyn Neath Welfare. 1944 Loughor Rovers beat R.A.F. (Fairwood). 1945 Loughor Rovers awarded Cup on Protest. 1946 Grovesend Welfare beat Glyn Neath Welfare. 1947 Royal Naval Air Station, Dale beat Cwm Albions. 1948 Bwlch Rangers beat Godre’graig Athletic. 1950 Goodwick United beat Bwlch Rangers. 1951 National Oil Refineries beat Plasmarl United. 1952 Atlas Sports beat Bettws Recreation. 1953 Atlas Sports beat Gors United. 1954 Clydach United beat Dafen Welfare. 1955 Grovesend Welfare beat H.M.S. Goldcrest. 1955-56 N.O.R. Sports beat Grovesend Welfare. 1956-57 Hakin United beat Dillwyn Amateurs. Referee – J. Lowry. 1957-58 Narberth beat Tower United. Referee – A.J.L. Daniels. 1958-59 Ynysmeudwy beat H.M.S. Goldcrest. Referee – R. Nix. 1959-60 Clydach beat Fishguard. Referee – D.R.H. Evans. 1960-61 Llanelli beat Unit A.F.C. Referee – G.V. Griffiths. 1961-62 Llanelli Steel beat Ammanford United. Referee – W.T. Jones. 1962-63 Ammanford United beat Clydach. Referee – B.J.I. Price. 1963-64 Llanelli Steel beat Brynmill. Referee – I. Dorey. 1964-65 Llanelli Steel beat Kilvey Athletic. Referee – R.A. Logan. 1965-66 Pengelli beat West End. Referee – C.F. Morris. 1966-67 Pengelli beat North End. Referee – H.E. Davies. 1967-68 Ragged School (1) beat Plasmarl (0). Referee – D.J. Lloyd. 1968-69 West End (3) beat The United (1). Replay. Referee – J. Dempster. 1969-70 St. Josephs (1) beat Cwm Wanderers (0). Referee – D.J. Ayres. 1970-71 North End (1) beat Pengelli (0). Referee – G.M. Taylor. 1971-72 Hafod Brotherhood (1) beat St. Josephs (0). Referee – G.W. Barraby. 1972-73 St. Josephs (1) beat Hafod Brotherhood (0). Referee – B.L. Cox. 1973-74 Fishguard Sports (3) beat Hafod Brotherhood (1). Referee – I.F. Williams.
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INTERMEDIATE CUP FINALISTS
1974-75 West End (7) beat Gorseinon Athletic (6) on penalties. 1 – 1 after extra time. Referee – W.J. Gow. 1975-76 Swansea Boys Club (2) beat Waun Wen (0). Referee – K.J. Wright. 1976-77 Velindre Sports (1) beat Swansea Boys Club (0). Referee – O.E. Wooles. 1977-78 West End (2) beat Bonymaen Colts (1). Referee – A. Robson. 1978-79 Swansea Boys Club (2) bt. Bonymaen Colts (0). Referee – B. Jay. 1979-80 Bonymaen Colts (2) beat West End (0). Referee – E. Morgan. 1980-81 Ragged School (2) beat Bonymaen Colts (1). Referee – P.R. Stevens. 1981-82 St. Josephs (3) beat Johnston (1). Referee – J. Dyer. 1982-83 West End beat Ragged School. Referee – K. Lewis. 1983-84 Winch Wen beat Port Tennant Colts. Referee – B. Vaughan. 1984-85 Suburbs beat Trebanos. Referee – D.G. Rees. 1985-86 North End beat Fishguard Sports Referee – J.W.V. Moore. 1986-87 Maltsters Sports beat Trostre Sports. Referee – D. Maclean Walker. 1987-88 Port Tennant Colts beat Fishguard Sports. Referee – G. Hughes. 1988-89 Trostre Sports beat Maltsters Sports. Referee – W.P. Hibben. 1989-90 Port Tennant Colts v. Llanelli. Match Abondoned – Competition Void. Referee – R.B. Thomas. 1990-91 Ragged School beat Dafen Welfare. Referee – P.R. Owen. 1991-92 North End beat Trostre Sports. Referee – P. McMullen. 1992-93 Ragged School beat North End. Referee – P. Flavell. 1993-94 West End beat North End. Referee – C. Howlett. 1994-95 Ragged School beat Treboeth United. Referee – D.J. Kennedy. 1995-96 Treboeth United beat St. Josephs. Referee – D.G. Davies. 1996-97 Brunswick United beat West End. Referee – D.S. Wootton. 1997-98 West End beat Dunvant and Three Crosses. Referee – N.A. Powell. 1998-99 Hakin United beat West End. Referee – E.J. King. 1999-00 Mountain Dew Rovers beat Goodwick United. Referee – J. Woodhouse. 2000-01 Ragged School beat Hakin United. Referee – K. Craddock. 2001-02 West End beat Manselton United. Referee – B. Hawkins. 2002-03 Seaside beat West End. Referee – T. Picton. 2003-04 Hakin United beat Brynawel. Referee – M.W. Jones. 2004-05 Winch Wen beat St. Josephs. Referee – H. Towns. 2005-06 St. Josephs beat South Gower. Referee – L. James. 2006-07 Winch Wen beat Onllwyn. Referee – J. Twigg. 2007-08 Seaside beat Ragged School. Referee – T. B. Cook. 2008-09 South Gower beat Bonymaen Colts. Referee – T. Drean. 2009-10 Coelbren Athletic beat Blaen-y-Maes. Referee – N. Howes. 2010-11 Ragged School beat Brunswick United. Referee – G. Hire. 2011-12 Dafen Welfare beat Giants Grave. Referee – A. Wilson. 2012-13 Johnston beat Penlan Club. Referee – M.A. Evans. 2013-14 Penlan Club beat Seaside. Referee – K. Bowen. 2014-15 Team Swansea (University) beat Ystradgynlais. Referee – D. Badger. 2015-16 Goodwick United beat Morriston Olympic. Referee – D.H. Morgan. 2016-17 Team Swansea beat CRC Rangers. Referee – T.Bevan.
YOUTH CUP FINALISTS 1949 Brynawel beat Rangers. 1950 Mumbles Baptist beat Brynawel Youth. 1951 Pontarddulais Ath. beat Cwm (Bonymaen) Youth 1952 Cwmrhydyceirw Youth beat Penyfan Juniors. 1953 Penyfan Jun. beat Godre’graig Ath. Juniors. 1954 Swansea Town Juniors beat Tower United. 1955 Tower United beat Swansea Town. 1955-56 Swansea Town Juniors beat Llanelli Youth. 1956-57 Swansea Town Juniors beat Brynmill Juniors. Referee – V.E. Griffiths. 1957-58 Swansea Town Jnrs. beat Morriston Boys Club. Referee – S.L. Evans. 1958-59 Swansea Town Juniors beat Brynmill Juniors. Referee – D.E.R. Morgan. 1959-60 Swansea Town Juniors beat Grovesend. Referee – T.G.B. Davies. 1960-61 Pwll beat Glanrhyd. Referee – L.D. Howells. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 67
1961-62 Swansea Town beat Glanrhyd. Referee – L.P. Williams. 1962-63 Cockett Boys Club beat Swansea Town. Referee – R.E. Norridge. 1963-64 Swansea Town beat Penlan Juniors. Referee – D.A. John. 1964-65 Swansea Y.M.C.A. beat Swansea Boys Club. Referee – V. Frendo. 1965-66 Swansea Town beat Seaside. Referee – R. Dunford. 1966-67 Swansea Town Colts beat Hafod Bro’ Juniors. Referee – P. Elias. 1967-68 Swansea Town Colts (1) beat North End ‘A’ (0). Referee – D.J. Davies. 1968-69 Port Tennant Colts (1) beat Ragged School (0). Referee – R.W. Jenkins. 1969-70 Swansea City Colts (3) beat Ragged School (2). Replay. Referees – L.B. Williams and G. Taylor. 1970-71 Port Tennant Colts (3) beat Trallwm (1). Referee – H.R. Harris. 1971-72 Swansea B.C. (3) beat St. Josephs Juniors (0). Referee – R. Morgan. 1972-73 Bonymaen Colts (1) beat Afan Lido (0). Referee – T.J. Cooke. 1973-74 Briton Ferry Athletic (4) beat Afan Lido (2). Referee – J.E. George. 1974-75 Swansea City (5) beat Solva (Pembs.) (1). Referee – T.J. Harris. 1975-76 Swansea City (5) beat Brynmill (1). Referee – H. Rees. 1976-77 Waun Wen (2) beat Bonymaen Colts (0). Referee – A. Latham. 1977-78 Cimla Athletic (2) beat Bargoed Rangers (1). Referee – R.L. Brock. 1978-79 Swansea City (5) beat Gorseinon Athletic (0). Referee – C. Roberts. 1979-80 Treboeth United (4) beat Leyland Sports (0). Referee – R.D. Williams. 1980-81 Hafod Brotherhood (3) beat Cwm Wanderers (0) Referee – D.V. Warlow. 1981-82 Ragged School (0) beat West End (0) on penalties. Referee – T.C. Parker. 1882-83 Danygraig Colts awarded Cup. Referee – C.R. Jones. 1983-84 Portmead Colts beat Kilvey Athletic. Referee – W.J. Vonk. 1984-85 North End beat Suburbs. Referee – B. Knuckey. 1985-86 North End beat Cwm Boys Club. Referee – D.T. James. 1986-87 Morriston Boys Club beat Mountain Dew. Referee – K. Richards. 1987-88 Winch Wen beat Briton Ferry Athletic. Referee – D. Phillips. 1988-89 Swansea City beat Trostre Sports. Referee – S. O’Sullivan. 1989-90 Briton Ferry Athletic beat West End. Referee – W.R. Evans. 1990-91 Morriston Town beat Ammanford Athletic. Referee – T.M. Evans. 1991-92 Seaside beat Morriston Boys Club. Referee – T. Batt. 1992-93 Swansea City beat Seaside. Referee – D.W. Williams. 1993-94 Fairwood Rangers beat Swansea City. Referee – D.W. Moodie. 1994-95 Swansea City beat Morriston Boys Club. Referee – R. Woods. 1995-96 St. Josephs beat Garden Village. Referee – M.J.G. Bennett. 1996-97 West End beat South Gower. Referee – D. Jones. 1997-98 Swansea City beat Garden Village. Referee – A.W. Gray. 1998-99 St. Josephs beat Mumbles Rangers. Referee – R. Otten. 1999-00 Llanelli beat Brunswick United. Referee – S.J. Blacker. 2000-01 Llanelli beat Trallwyn Colts. Referee – C. Powell. 2001-02 West End beat Port Tennant Colts. Referee – P.J. Davies. 2002-03 West End beat Milford United. Referee – R. Noé. 2003-04 Garden Village beat Pontardawe Town. Referee – S.D. Williams. 2004-05 West End beat Gowerton Juniors. Referee – N.D. Hill. 2005-06 Hakin United beat Treboeth United. Referee – M.A. Evans. 2006-07 Dafen Welfare beat Johnstown. Referee – D. Grimsley. 2007-08 Clarbeston Road beat Llangyfelach. Referee – D. J. Williams. 2008-09 Treboeth United beat Tenby. Referee – D. G. Barker. 2009-10 Pontardawe Town beat Talycopa. Referee – I. Baxter. 2010-11 Mumbles Rangers beat Wern. Referee – P. Meredith. 2011-12 Cimla beat Ammanford. Referee – R. Godfrey. 2012-13 Johnstown Juniors beat Landore Colts. Referee – D.G. Badger. 2013-14 Cockett Colts beat Cimla. Referee – H.C. Davies. 2014-15 West End beat Cwrt Herbert Colts. Referee – D.J. Williams. 2015-16 Tenby beat Sandfields Colts. Referee – T. Bevan. 2016-17 Hakin United beat Dafen Welfare. Referee – R.D. Morgan
RAY NEDIN JUNIOR CUP FINALISTS 1993-94 St. Josephs beat Plough Colts. Referee – J.A. Parker. 1994-95 West End beat St. Josephs. Referee – P.W. Jackson. 1995-96 Bonymaen Colts beat Blaen-y-Maes Colts. Referee – S. Jones. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 68
1996-97 St. Helen’s beat West End. Referee – G. Brock. 1997-98 Gowerton Juniors beat West End. Referee – P.T. Restall. 1998-99 Gowerton Juniors beat Ynystawe Ahtletic. Referee – P.N.J. Cook. 2004-05 West End beat Cimla Referee – R.C. Stephens. 2005-06 Penlan Colts beat Tenby Referee – P.A. Allen. 2006-07 Landore Colts beat Treboeth Utd. Referee – R.C. Clement. 2007-08 West End beat Landore Colts. Referee – A. Brock. 2008-09 Mumbles Rangers beat Johnstown Juniors. Referee – V. J. Nedin. 2009-10 West End beat Kilgetty. Referee – T.A. Jones. 2010-11 Cimla beat Tenby. Referee – M. Jones. 2011-12 Cockett Colts beat Tenby. Referee – A. Pike. 2012-13 Llangyfelach Colts beat West End. Referee – L. James. 2013-14 Camrose beat Malsters Colts. Referee – J.W.V.Moore. 2014-15 Hakin United beat Sandfields Colts. Referee – L. Gregory. 2015-16 Gorseinon Boys Club beat Bryn Rovers. Referee – A. Scourfield. 2016-17 Dunvant & Three Crosses beat Llangyfelach Colts. Referee – J.E.Best.
UNDER 13 CUP FINALISTS
2005-06 West End beat Dunvant & Three Crosses. Referee – H.R. Griffiths. 2006-07 West End beat Morriston Town. Referee – D.W. Hannington. 2007-08 Mumbles Rangers beat West End. Referee – Huw Rees. 2008-09 Landore Colts beat West End. Referee – P. McIntyre. 2009-10 Port Tennant Colts beat Mumbles Rangers. Referee – T.A. Jones. 2010-11 Pontardawe Town beat Mumbles Rangers. Referee – L. Baker. 2011-12 Cwrt Herbert Colts beat Mumbles Rangers. Referee – J. A. Copp. 2012-13 Camrose beat Landore Colts. Referee – M.T. Howells. 2013-14 Hakin United beat Pontardawe Town Juniors. Referee – J. Holohan. 2014-15 Pontardawe Town Juniors beat Carmarthen Stars. Referee – P.W. Jackson. 2015-16 Carmarthen Stars beat Gorseinon Boys Club. Referee – C. Halliday. 2016-17 Mumbles Rangers beat West End. Referee – M.H.Oliver
S. B. WILLIAMS WWFA INTER-LEAGUE CHALLENGE CUP COMPETITIONS
1968-69 Carmarthenshire League. 1969-70 Competition not completed. 1970-71 Competition not played. 1971-72 Competition not played. 1972-73 Competition not played. 1973-74 Competition not played. 1974-75 Competition not played. 1975-76 Swansea Thursday League (2) beat Swansea SeniorLeague (1). Referee – A.M. Richards. 1976-77 Swansea Thursday League (3) beat Pembrokeshire League (1). Referee – M.J. Bush. 1977-78 Swansea Senior League (2) beat Carmarthenshire League (1). Referee – C.D. Williams. 1978-79 Pembrokeshire League (6) beat Swansea Thursday League (3) AET. Referee – L.G. Pewsey. 1979-80 Swansea Senior League (4) beat Pembrokeshire League (1). Referee – A.S. Mason. 1980-81 Swansea Senior League (2) beat Neath and District League (1). Referee – C.P. Mathias. 1981-82 Swansea Senior League beat Carmarthen League. Referee – B.G. Vickers. 1982-83 Carmarthenshire League beat Pembrokeshire League. Referee – M.R. Gordon. 1983-84 Swansea Senior League. 1984-85 Carmarthenshire League. 1985-86 Georges Pembrokeshire League. 1986-87 Exuma Swansea Senior League. 1988-89 Carmarthenshire League. 1989-90 Pembrokeshire League. 1990-91 James Williams Pembrokeshire League. 1991-92 Exuma Swansea Senior League. 1992-93 James Williams Pembrokeshire League. 1993-94 James Williams Pembrokeshire League. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 69
1994-95 James Williams Pembrokeshire League. 1995-96 Neath & District League. 1996-97 James Williams Pembrokeshire League. 1997-2015 Competition not Played. 2015-16 Neath & District League. 2016-17 Pembrokeshire League
INTER-LEAGUE YOUTH TROPHY 1975-76 Swansea Senior League (3) beat Pembrokeshire League (1) AET Referee – J.A. Robinson. 1976-77 West Glamorgan Group of Boys’ Clubs (2) beat Pembrokeshire League (1). Referee – E.J. Rosser. 1977-78 West Glamorgan Group of Boys’ Clubs (2) beat Carmarthenshire League (1). Referee – M.J.S. Birt. 1978-79 West Glamorgan Group of Boys’ Clubs (2) beat Pembrokeshire League (1) AET. Referee – S.J. Mathias. 1979-80 West Glamorgan Group of Boys’ Clubs (2) beat Pembrokeshire League (0). Referee – G.G. Jones. 1980-81 Swansea Senior League (2) beat Pembrokeshire League (1). Referee – C.W. Richards. 1981-82 Pembrokeshire League beat Swansea SeniorLeague. Referee – K. Driscoll. 1982-83 Pembrokeshire League. 1983-84 Swansea Senior League. 1984-85 Carmarthenshire League. 1985-86 Carmarthenshire League. 1986-87 Exuma Swansea Senior League. 1987-88 Exuma Swansea Senior League. 1988-89 James Williams Pembrokeshire League. 1989-90 Carmarthenshire League. 1990-91 James Williams Pembrokeshire League. 1991-92 Carmarthenshire League. 1992-93 Exuma Swansea Senior League. 1993-94 Carmarthen League. 1994-95 James Williams Pembrokeshire League. 1995-96 Swansea Senior League. 1996-97 Neath and District League. 1997-98 Swansea Senior League. 1998-99 Swansea Senior League. 1999-00 Pic-Up Spares Swansea Senior League. 2000-01 Carmarthenshire League. 2001-02 Pic-Up Spares Swansea Senior League. INTER-LEAGUE JUNIOR CUP 1980-81 Swansea Junior League. 1981-82 Swansea Junior League. 1982-83 Swansea Junior League. 1983-84 Pembrokeshire League. 1984-85 Pembrokeshire League. 1985-86 Pembrokeshire League. 1986-87 Swansea Junior League. 1987-88 Neath and District League. 1988-89 Swansea Junior League. 1989-90 Swansea Junior League. 1990-91 Carmarthenshire League. 1991-92 Neath and District League. 1992-93 Swansea Junior League. Competition ceased. INTER-LEAGUE UNDER 14 SHIELD 1984-85 Swansea Junior League. 1985-86 Swansea Junior League. 1986-87 Pembrokeshire League. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 70
1987-88 Swansea Junior League. 1988-89 Swansea Junior League. 1989-90 Pembrokeshire League. 1990-91 Swansea Junior League. 1991-92 Swansea Junior League.West 1992-93 West Glamorgan Junior League. 1993-94 Swansea Junior League. 1994-95 Welsh Brewers Carmarthenshire League. 1995-96 West Glamorgan Junior League. 1996-97 Carmarthenshire League 1. 1997-98 Carmarthenshire League. 1998-99 West Glamorgan Junior League. 1999-00 James Williams Pembrokeshire League. 2000-01 Swansea Junior League. 2001-02 West Glamorgan Junior League. 2002-03 Swansea Junior League.
INTER-LEAGUE UNDER 13 SHIELD 1993-94 Carmarthenshire League. 1994-95 James Williams Pembrokeshire League. 1995-96 Carmarthenshire League. Competition ceased.
INTER-LEAGUE UNDER 12 SHIELD 1986-87 Pembrokeshire League. 1987-88 Swansea Junior League. 1988-89 Swansea Junior League. 1989-90 Carmarthenshire League. 1990-91 Carmarthenshire League. 1991-92 Swansea Junior League. 1992-93 Carmarthenshire League. 1993-94 Swansea Junior League. 1994-95 Swansea Junior League. 1995-96 Swansea Junior League. 1996-97 Swansea Junior League. 1997-98 Swansea Junior League. 1998-99 Swansea Junior League. 1999-00 Paramount Rover Swansea Junior League 2000-01 Swansea Junior League. 2001-02 Swansea Junior League. 2002-03 Swansea Junior League.
INTER-LEAGUE UNDER 15 SHIELD 1995-96 Neath and District League. Competition ceased.
W.G.R. NEDIN CHAMPIONS TROPHY 1994-95 Merlins Bridge. 1995-96 West End. 1996-97 Hakin United. 1997-98 West End. 1998-99 West End—Referee J.W.V. Moore. 1999-00 Ragged School—Referee K. Craddock. 2000-01 Hakin United—Referee D.G. Davies. 2001-02 Competition ceased. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 71
MINI-FOOTBALL
INTRODUCTION The Football Association of Wales (FAW) recognises that children do not perform the same as adults in an 11-a-side game. Therefore a modified version is required to meet the developmental needs of young players while maintaining all the features and essence of the full game. Mini Football is recognised by the FAW as the only form of football in Wales for children Under 11 years of age.
WHAT IS MINI FOOTBALL? Mini Football is a modified version of the 11-a-side game. It gives children the chance to play real football, for a real team, whilst experiencing an enjoyable and fun introduction to football through small- sided games.
MEETING THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN All available research shows that children have more fun and learn more playing a game within smaller teams. Mini Football is therefore ideal for girls and boys under 11 years of age in terms of maximizing their enjoyment and technical/skill development.
IF CHILDREN ARE TO ENJOY AND TAKE PART IN FOOTBALL THEY NEED TO: 1. Take an active part in the game and have fun without any pressure from parents, coaches or managers. 2. Learn to play within a team. 3. Understand and observe the rules of football. 4. Develop the skills and techniques to play football. 5. Be able to take part whatever their ability. 6. Have plenty of contact with the ball.
KEY VALUES OF MINI FOOTBALL Mini football is for boys and girls aged 5 to 11 of all abilities who are interested in football (all children of primary school age). The FAW believes that children should learn how to compete to win fairly, skillfully and within the rules of the game. At this age striving to win is more important than the outcome, winning is not everything, making the effort is. Mini Football: 1. Recognises that children do not perform and compete as adults and therefore its rules are adapted to meet the needs of children. 2. Has all the features of real football for children. 3. Recognises the value of competitiveness for children and provides an appropriate environment. 4. Sets a standard and a framework of behaviour on and off the pitch. 5. Is for boys and girls regardless of their ability.
SKILL DEVELOPMENT 1. There is more contact with the ball in Mini Football leading to a better technique. In 11v11 the ratio of ball to outfield players is 1:20, because there are fewer players in Mini Football each player has more regular contact with the ball. More contact with the ball helps players practice technique and develop technique into a skill through 1v1 competition. 2. Decision making is easier and occurs more often because of the small numbers involved. As a result, the players will gain a greater understanding of the game. The basic football situations are easier to see and simpler to solve. 3. Because the ball is never far away from the player, the chance of developing concentration is greatly increased. Playing 11-a-side football, many children lose interest in the game because the ball goes out of their immediate vicinity and they quickly become bored spectators. 4. Fewer players, more space and simpler decisions will encourage more movement of players whatever the situation. 5. More contact leads to more participation and usually, more enjoyment, success is easier to achieve.
MINI FOOTBALL IS THE BASIS OF ALL FOOTBALL Small-sided games have been played for hundreds of years in the street, the playground, or on the beach and many professional teams use them as the basis for their coaching. They invariably lead to basic football situations, such as, 1v1, 2v2 and 3v3 so typical of the 11-a-side game. Mini-football, through its dynamic tempo, produces more vigorous exercise than 11-a-side football and so helps to improve children’s core components of fitness – speed, agility, balance and coordination. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 72
ORGANISATION OF MINI FOOTBALL The general aim of Mini Football is to provide a safe, supervised environment for children to enjoy their introduction to the game. 1. Playing Surface: 1.1. Mini football pitches must be specifically laid out on any suitable open spaces or conventional grass or Astroturf football pitches which can be converted for Mini-Football. 1.2. There must be no debris or dangerous hazards either on the field of play or in the immediate surrounding area. 1.3. Markings must be laid out with the use of conventional lines, marker discs or small cones. 2. Playing Equipment: 2.1. Children must wear footwear suitable to the surface being played on. 2.2. All children must wear suitable shin guards. 2.3. All jewellery mus t be removed. 3. Organisation of games, festivals and fun days: 3.1. The FAW believes that the game of Mini Football provides children with the necessary introduction to competition. The game itself is a sufficient skill development challenge for children. 3.2. As a consequence no league or knockout competition must be organised (or will be sanctioned ) involving Mini Football, save for the exemption set out under clause 3.5 below. 3.3. Matches can be scheduled in a number of different ways to be determined by the Junior League: 3.3.1. On a ‘Home and Away’ basis as determined by the organising junior league. 3.3.2. On a round robin basis where 3 or 4 teams play at one venue against each other, teams can rotate on and off the pitch having rest breaks when not playing. 3.3.3. On a Festival basis where a number of teams play round robin games at a central venue. Each team plays against each of the other teams, until all of the teams have played against each other, OR have played a suitable number of games in line with Rule 6. 3.4 Clubs affiliated to the FAW or its Area Associations may organise one or two day competitive tournaments with the approval of the relevant association and with the written consent of the players’ parents or guardians (refer to FAW Rule 69.3). 3.5 League and Knockout competitions may be organised for the 9v9 Mini Football format where children from Academic Year seven are involved. Coaches/Managers should ensure suitable breaks are provided between games. 4. ‘Behind the Line, behind the Team’ CAMPAIGN This is mandatory at all Mini Football age groups. As a consequence, at all Mini Football games, Clubs MUST: 4.1. Create a ‘Buffer zone’ that runs parallel to pitch, ideally 2 metres from both touchlines, a smaller buffer zone can be used where space doesn’t allow 2 metres. 4.2. Buffer zone should be marked by cones or additional marked line. 4.3. Only players, designated coaches and First Aider allowed within zone. 4.4. All other spectators must watch from behind the buffer zone lines. 4.5. NO spectators are allowed to stand on the goal line or behind the goal.
THE RULES OF MINI FOOTBALL The rules are simple and as near to real football as possible. A game leader, who is urged to be as flexible as possible with the players, must supervise the game from the touchline. Rules are explained as the game proceeds (for example, hand ball). It may also be necessary to demonstrate in certain instances how to restart the game (e.g. throw in, corner kicks). 1. Players Eligible 1.1. Mini Football is for boys and girls in Academic Years one to six. 1.2. An Area Association can extend in its area the scope and application of the Mini Football Regulations to cover Academic Year seven (refer to FAW Rules 67 and 69.4). For the format and rules for Academic Year 7 (refer to FAW Rules 67 and 69.4) For the format and rules for Academic Year 7 refer to Rule 18. 1.3. Mixed football (boys and girls playing together) is permitted in all age ranges. 2. Age Groups 2.1. Must be a minimum of a one academic year and a maximum of two academic years. 2.2. A mini player must participate in the age group relevant to their academic year as defined by these regulations and the structure of the league they play in. 2.3. For the purposes of age groupings, an academic year begins on the 1st September and ends on the 31st August of the following year. Academic year one is the year in which a player reaches his/her 6th birthday. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 73
3. Team Size, Pitch Size and Ball Size 3.1. Must be implemented as below in the table:
Number of Size of Pitch Age Group Size of Ball Players (length x width) 4v4 Under 7 30x20 yards 3 No Goalkeepers 5v5 Under 8 30x20 yards 3 inc. Goalkeeper Under 9 6v6 40x30 yards 3
Under 10 7v7 60x40 yards 4
Under 11 8v8 60x40 yards 4
4. Goal Size 4.1. The maximum goal size for all age groups is 12ft x 6ft. 4.2. It is highly recommended that at Under 7 and 8 a smaller goal is utilized. This can be achieved through using cones, placing a 12ft x 6ft Mini Goal face down or using specific smaller goals (such as pop up goals). 5. The Goal Area 5.1. Must be marked by conventional lines or cones on the touchline and a small number of marker discs on the playing area. 5.2. The goal area extends a set distance from the goal line and is also a specified width. See table below: Distance from Goal Line to Width of Age Group Edge of Area (Length) Penalty Area Under 7 NO Goal Area NO Goal Area
Under 8 5 yards 10 yards
Under 9 8 yards 15 yards
Under 10 10 yards 20 yards
Under 11 10 yards 20 yards
6. Match Duration 6.1. A Mini Player must only play a maximum of 60 minutes sanctioned match time in one 24 hour period. 6.2. For under 7 and under 8 players this must be broken down into a maximum of either 15 minute individual periods of play or games. 7. Substitutes 7.1. Any number of substitutes may be used at any time (Rolling substitutes). 7.2. Players may re-enter the game and all substitutes must have a period of play. 7.3. As far as possible there should be equal playing time for each player. 8. Kick Off 8.1. Is taken in the centre of the playing area to start the game and after a goal has been scored. 8.2. The opposition must be 3 yards away from where the ball is placed. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 74
9. Ball In and Out of Play and the Method of Scoring 9.1. Laws 9 (Ball in and out of play) and 10 (The method of scoring) apply to Mini Football. 10. Off-Side 10.1. There is no off-side (Law 11) in Mini Football. 11. Throw In 11.1. Although Law 15 (The Throw In) applies and the throw in should be taken in the normal way, game leaders can show flexibility. 12. Corner Kicks 12.1. Law 17 (The Corner Kick) applies to corner kicks except the opposition must be at least three yards away. 13. Free Kicks 13.1. Law 12 (Fouls and Misconduct) applies to free kicks although they are all indirect and the opposition must be at least three yards away. 14. Goalkeepers 14.1. Can handle the ball in their goal area and there are no restrictions on the number of steps they may take holding the ball. 14.2. The Goalkeeper can leave the goal area but cannot handle the ball outside the goal area. 14.3. When handling the ball in the goal area: 14.3.1 Under 8’s and 9’s can either throw or kick the ball out of their hands. 14.3.2 Under 10’s and 11’s can throw the ball out of their hands or kick the ball on the ground but can then be challenged by opponents.
15. Goal-Kicks 15.1. Under 7 – are taken anywhere on the goal line from the ground. 15.2. Under 8, 9, 10 and 11 – are taken from the edge of the goal area. 15.3. Under 8, 9, 10 and 11 – the ball must be kicked out of the goal area before another player touches it. 15.4. Under 8 and 9 – Goalkeepers may take the goal-kick from their hands. 15.5. In all age groups the opposition players must be a minimum of 5 yards away from the point the goal-kick is taken. 16. Players in the Goal Area 16.1. There are no restrictions regarding the number of players allowed in the goal area during open play. 17. Pass Back to Goalkeeper 17.1. Players can pass the ball to their own goalkeeper, for the goalkeeper to handle the ball.
18. 9v9 Mini Football 18.1. Team Size, Pitch Size and Ball Size 18.1.1. Must be implemented as below in the table:-
Number of Players Size of Pitch Age Group Size of Ball (Maximum number of (length x width) players per team)
Under 12 9v9 70 x 44 yards 4
18.1.2. An 11v11 pitch can be adapted for the 9v9 format, utilising the width of the penalty area (44 yards) for 9v9 pitch width and the distance from penalty box to penalty box for the 9v9 length. 18.2. Goal size 18.2.1. The goal size is 16 feet (width) x 7 feet (height) Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 75
18.3. Penalty and Goal Areas 18.3.1 The Penalty area must be 28 yards wide and 12 yards from the goal line. A penalty spot should be marked 9 yards from the goal line. 18.3.2 A Goal Area is not necessary, but goal kicks are to be taken approximately 4 yards from the goal line. A painted marker 4 yards from each post is sufficient for guidance. 18.3.3 For dedicated 9v9 pitches a goal area can be marked out. This is to be 4 yards from the goal line and 4 yards from each goal post towards the corner.
18.4. Match Duration 18.4.1 A game must be maximum of 70 minutes, split into two halves of 35 minutes. The duration of half time should not exceed 15 minutes.
18.5. Substitues 18.5.1 Any number of substitutes may be used at appropriate breaks in play with the permission of the referee. A player who has been replaced may re-enter the game (rolling substitutes). 18.5.2 All players should have a period of play.
18.6. Kick off 18.6.1 Is taken in the centre of the playing area to start the game and after a goal has been scored. 18.6.2 The opposition must be a minimum of 7 yards away from where the ball is placed.
18.7. Ball in and Out of Play and the Method of Scoring 18.7.1 As per the ‘FIFA Laws of the Game’ – Law 9 (Ball in and out of play) and 10 (The method of scoring) apply to 9v9 Mini Football.
18.8. Off-Side 18.8.1 As per the ‘FIFA Laws of the Game’ – Law 11 ‘Off-Side’ applies to 9v9 Mini Football.
18.9. Throw In 18.9.1 As per the ‘FIFA Laws of the Game’ – Law 15 ‘The Throw in’ applies to 9v9 Mini Football.
18.10. Corner Kicks 18.10.1 As per the ‘FIFA Laws of the Game’ – Law 17 ‘The Corner Kick’ applies to 9v9 Mini Football.
18.11. Free Kicks 18.11.1. As per the ‘FIFA Laws of the Game’ – Law 12 ‘Fouls and Misconduct’ applies to 9v9 Mini Football.
18.12. Goalkeepers 18.12.1. Can handle the ball in their penalty area and there are no restrictions on the number of steps they may take holding the ball. 18.12.2. The Goalkeeper can leave the penalty area but cannot handle the ball outside the penalty area. 18.12.3. The Goalkeeper can throw or kick the ball out of their hands; the Goalkeeper can also kick the ball on the ground but can then be challenged by opponents. 18.12.4. Pass Back to Goalkeeper – Players cannot pass the ball to their own goalkeeper, for the goalkeeper to handle the ball. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18:Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:03 Page 76
18.13. Goal Kicks 18.13.1 All goal kicks must be taken from the ground (refer to 18.3.2 for location). 18.13.2 The ball must be kicked out of the penalty area before another player touches it.
18.14. Players in the Goal Area 18.14.1 There are no restrictions regarding the number of players allowed in the goal area during open play.
18.15. The Referee 18.15.1 Each match is controlled by a referee who has full authority to enforce the rules of 9v9 Mini Football and the ‘FIFA Laws of the Game’.
For further info on the laws of the game please refer to the ‘FIFA Laws of the Game’ document. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18 (Part 2):Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:04 Page 1
ASSOCIATIONS AND OTHER ADDRESSES
Football Association of Wales Ltd. Mr. J. Ford, 11/12 Neptune Court, Vanguard Way, Cardiff, CF24 5PJ Tel. 02920 435830 Welsh Premier League. Mr. G. Derfel, 11/12 Neptune Court, Vanguard Way, Cardiff, CF24 5PJ Tel. 02920 435830 The South Wales Football Association. Mr. M. Adams, 24 Ty Crwyn, Church Village, Pontypridd CF38 2HX Tel. 01443 203177 Gwent County Football Association. Mr. A. Watkins, 1 Ash Tree Cottages, Aberbeeg, Abertillery, NP13 2AT Tel. 01495 214388 Central Wales Football Association. Mr. D.H. Jones, Awelfor, Rhydyfelin, Aberystwyth, SY23 4PU. Tel. 01970 612720. Welsh Football League. Mr. K. Tucker, 16 The Parade, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 0ET Tel. 01685 723884 Welsh Football Trust. Mr. N. Ward, Dragon Parc, National Football Development Centre, Newport NP19 4RA Tel. 01633 282911 Welsh Schools Football Association. Mr K. James, 11 Pontymason Court, Rogerstone, Newport NP10 9HF Tel. 01633 891854. Afan Nedd Schools. Mr Carl Elliott, 20 Chalice Court, Baglan Moors, Port Talbot, SA12 7DA Tel. 07886 284161 Pembrokeshire Schools. Mrs Angela Nicholls, 18 Clareston Road, Tenby, Pembs. SA70 7LR Tel. 01834 845579 Swansea Schools. Mr Rhodri Mugford, 38 Chapel Road, Three Crosses, Swansea, SA4 3PU Tel. 07710 777875 FAW Referees Manager. Mr. R. Ellingham, 11/12 Neptune Court, Vanguard Way, Cardiff, CF24 5PJ Tel. 02920 435830 West Wales Referees Association. Mr. D.J. Davies, 11 Greenacre Drive, Glais, Swansea, SA7 9FA Tel. 01792 844451
REFEREES’ SOCIETIES
Carmarthenshire: Mr. D.M. Beckett, 78 Parc Morlais, Llangennech, Llanelli, SA14 8XZ Tel. 07889 813709 Neath: Mr. G. Hughes, 17 Morgans Terrace, Cwrt Sart, Briton Ferry, Neath, SA11 2SY Tel. 01639 790656 Pembrokeshire: Mr. D.G. Badger, 120 Jason Road, Freshwater East, Pembroke Dock, SA71 5LE Tel. 01646 672609 Swansea: Mr. V. Nedin, 22 Granville Road, St Thomas, Swansea, SA1 8DY Tel. 01792 650914
REFEREES’ SOCIETIES’ REPRESENTATIVES ON THE REFEREES’ COMMITTEE
Carmarthenshire: Mr. P.J. Davies, 1 Versil Terrace, Loughor, Swansea, SA4 6QL Tel. 07868 055516 Neath: Mr. G.Hughes, 17 Morgans Terrace, Briton Ferry, Neath, SA11 2SY Tel. 01639 790656 Pembrokeshire: Mr. R.B. Thomas, 13 Lowless Close, Pembroke, SA71 5QL Tel. 01646 684853 Swansea: Mr. M.J.S. Birt, 9 Lon Dan Y Coed, Cockett, Swansea, SA2 0TU. Tel. 01792 420582 Hand-Rulebook 2017-18 (Part 2):Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:04 Page 2
WEST WALES FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION AFFILIATED CLUBS - SEASON 2017-2018 CLASSIFICATION ‘A’ AMMANFORD AFC Mr Colin Haines, 16 Teglan Park, Tycroes, Ammanford, SA18 3PE 01269-594736 BRITON FERRY LLANSAWEL AFC Mr Stuart Williams, Old Road Ground, Old Road, Briton Ferry, Neath SA11 2HA 01639-821925 CARMARTHEN TOWN AFC Mr Gareth Davies, 19 Meinciau Road, Mynyddygarreg, Kidwelly, SA17 4RA 01554-891550 CWMAMMAN UNITED AFC Mr Alun Rees, 81 Parc Brynrhos, Glanamman, Ammanford, SA18 1JE 01269-824364 GARDEN VILLAGE AFC Mr Nick Elias, 9 Neyland Drive, Penplas, Swansea. SA5 7NE 07930-825123 HAVERFORDWEST COUNTY AFC Mr Barry Vaughan, Bridge Meadow Stadium, Haverfordwest, SA61 2EX 01437-762370 LLANELLI TOWN AFC Mr Neil Dymock, 36 Newton Road, Cardiff, CF11 8AJ 07539-958822 PONTARDAWE TOWN AFC Mr Gary Thomas, 38 Penywern Road, Ystalyfera, Swansea, SA9 2NH 01639-843822 SWANSEA CITY AFC Ms Jackie Rockey, Liberty Stadium, Landore, Swansea, SA1 2FA 01792-616602 SWANSEA UNIVERSITY AFC Mr Ceri Jones, REIS, Talbot Building, Swansea University, Swansea, SA2 8PP 07792-190761 WEST END AFC Mr David Owens, 34 Furnace Way, Waun Wen, Swansea, SA1 2DW 07754-537012 YNYSYGERWN AFC Mr Kevin Reed, 12 Ynysygerwn Crescent, Neath, SA10 8HW 01639-773327 CLASSIFICATION ‘B’ ABC AMMANFORD AFC Mr Matthew James Watkins, 3 Maerdy Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2RB 07540-064005 AFC COSHESTON Mr Nathan Ferrier, 108 Angle Road, Monkton, Pembroke, SA71 4HS 07790-701133 AFC GLAIS AFC Mr Liam Owen, 2 Wheatsheaf Drive, Ynysforgan, Swansea, SA6 6QE 07446-881257 AFC PONTARDAWE Mr Stan Davies, 115 Swansea Road, Pontardawe, Swansea, SA8 4BN 01792-864961 ABERGWILI AFC Miss Angharad Eynon, 18 High Street, Abergwili, Carmarthen, SA31 2JA 07813-341151 ALLTWEN UNITED AFC Mr Matthew Hopkins, 10 Gwysfa Road, Ynystawe, Swansea, SA6 5AE 07854-900149 AMMANFORD AFC Mr Colin Haines, 16 Teglan Park, Tycroes , Ammanford, SA18 3PE 01269-594736 ANGLE AFC Mr Richard Lewis, 18 Coldwell Terrace, Pembroke, SA71 4QL 01646-685751 BAGLAN COMMUNITY CHURCH AFC Mrs Jenny Moorley, 107 New Road, Gellinudd, Pontardawe, Swansea, SA8 3DY 01792-864763 BANCFFOSFELEN AFC Mr Kristian Saunders, 9 Bargoed Terrace, Ponthenri, Llanelli, SA15 5PW 07875-676009 BETHLEHEM LIFE CENTRE AFC Mr Ian Lewis, 29 Penyrallt Avenue, Litchard, Bridgend. CF31 1QG 07966-261086 BEULAH CHURCH AFC Mr James Hall, 3 Orchard Castle, Thornhill, Cardiff, CF14 9BA 02920-529095 BIRCHGROVE COLTS AFC Mr Richard Evans, 1 Haul Fryn, Birchgrove, Swansea, SA7 9EB 01792-818202 BISHOPSTON JUNIORS AFC Mrs Debra Llewellyn, Brooklands, Reynoldston, Swansea, SA3 1AD 01792-390065 BLAEN-Y-MAES AFC Mr Keith Norwood, 12 Bardsey Avenue, Blaen-y-Maes, Swansea, SA5 5PR 01792-421308 BLUESTONE AFC Mr Ian Darbyshire, Bluestone Resorts, Canaston Woods, Narberth, SA67 8DE 01834-862445 BONYMAEN COLTS AFC Mr Des Edwards, 41 Margaret Street, St Thomas, Swansea, SA1 8HN 01792-472715 BRITON FERRY LLANSAWEL LADIES Mr Ross Norgrove, 106 Greenwood Drive, Cimla, Neath, SA11 2BW 01639-630729 BROADHAVEN AFC Mr Paul Johnston, Manor House, Little Haven, Haverfordwest, SA62 3UG 07794-455776 BRYN ROVERS AFC Mr Chris Phillips, 106 Heol y Gelynen, Brynamman, Ammanford, SA18 1SB 07966-436889 BRYNAWEL AFC Mr Roger Hurford, 40 Heol Hafdy, Llansamlet, Swansea, SA7 9RZ 01792-426568 BRYNCOCH AFC Mr Ross McCallion, 4a Daphne Road, Rhyddings, Neath, SA10 8DH 07736-390327 BURRY PORT AFC Mr Alan Williams, 21 Pinetree Close, Burry Port, Carms, SA16 0TF 01554-834898 BWLCH RANGERS AFC Mr Chrisopher Lewis, 28 Gelli Deg, Llanelli, SA14 8RY 07554-118858 C P SUBURBS AFC Mr Jason Gander, 7 Richmond Terrace, Carmarthen, SA31 1HE 07923-605061 C.R.C. RANGERS AFC Mr Kevin Davies, 120 Clasemont Road, Morriston, Swansea, SA6 6AJ 07521-981018 CAERBRYN AFC Mr Richard Barnes, Troedyrhiw House, Black Lion Road, Cross Hands, Llanelli, SA14 6SD 01269-832911 CALSONIC KANSEI SWISS VAL’Y AFC Mr Robert Snaith, 10 Highmead Avenue, Llanelli, SA15 3SP 01554-776955 CAMBRIAN AFC Mr Tony Williams, 11 Chestnut Avenue, Cimla, Neath, SA11 3PA 07772-326644 CAMFORD SPORTS AFC Mr Graeme Fox, 15 Myrtle Terrace, Llanelli, Carms, SA15 1LH 01554-774852 CAMROSE AFC Mr Mark Collins, 15 Venns Close, Merlins Bridge, Haverfordwest, SA61 1NA 07846-749728 CAMROSE LADIES AFC Mr Ciappara Brodie, Ty Newydd Fach, Caerfachell, Solva, Haverfordwest, SA62 6XG 07790-800932 CAREW AFC Mr Jeremy Griffiths, 23 Sageston Fields, Tenby, Pembroke, SA70 8TQ 01646-651360 CARMARTHEN STARS AFC Mrs Rhian Jones, 9 Heol y Parc, Cefneithin, Carms, SA14 7DE 01269-833508 CARREG WEN AFC Mr Gavin Challacombe, 41 Maes Yr Haf, Llansamlet, Swansea, SA7 9ST 07850-036039 CARWAY AFC Mr Ray Stockwell, Hafod Hedd, Carway, Kidwelly, SA17 4HS 01269-860172 CELTIC NEATH AFC Mr Richard Michael, 6 Heol Penderyn, Longford, Neath, SA10 7LG 01792-814844 CETMA COMMUNITY AFC Mr David William, Units 1-4 Enterprise Workshop, 100 Trostre Road, Llanelli, SA15 2EA 01554-772056 CHRISTCHURCH NEWPORT AFC Mr Tony Graham, 2 Van Road, Caerphilly, CF83 1LB 07827-696163 CILFREW ROVERS AFC Mr Glan Davies, 49 March Hywel, Cilfrew, Neath, SA10 8ND 01639-761781 CIMLA AFC Mr Nicky Moore, 37 Kingdon Owen Road, Cimla, Neath, SA11 1JP 01639-635339 CLARBESTON ROAD AFC Mrs June Harries, In-Between, Walton East, Clarbeston Road, SA63 4SX 01437-731574 CLYDACH CRICKET AFC Mr Leighton Salter, 58 Brynteg, Clydach, Swansea, SA6 5DS 07708-535850 CLYDACH SPORTS AFC Mr Chris Holloway, 11 Brynamlwg, Clydach, Swansea, SA6 5NB 07969-328509 COCKETT INN AFC Mr Johnny Chafey, 129 Gwynedd Avenue, Townhill, Swansea, SA1 6LJ 01792-219444 COELBREN ATHLETIC AFC Mr Aled Davies, 16 Heol Eglwys, Coelbren, Neath, SA10 9PF 01639-700015 COLEG SIR GAR AFC Mr Jonathan Garcia, Sandy Road, Pwll, Llanelli, SA15 4DN 01554-748000 CWM ALBION AFC Mrs Carolyn Gill, 36 Grenfell Park Road, St Thomas, Swansea, SA1 8EY 01792-411267 CWM GWENDRAETH LADIES AFC Mr Stewart Hey, 18 Parc y Mynach, Pontyberem, Llanelli, SA15 5EN 01269-871261 CWM SOCIAL. AFC Mr Craig Hunt, 26 Whitland Close, Penplas, Swansea, SA5 7JS 07732-194515 CWM WANDERERS AFC Mr Kevin Smith, 100a Cwmphil Road, Lower Cwmtwrch, Swansea, SA9 2PX 07494-469055 CWMAMMAN UNITED AFC Mr Alun Rees, 81 Parc Brynrhos, Glanamman, Ammanford, SA18 1JE 01269-824364 CWMFELIN PRESS AFC Mr Jeff Evans, 5 Pontyshute Lane, Castle Graig, Swansea, SA6 8NS 01792-797721 CWMGWRACH AFC Mr Jordan Williams, 1 Glannant Place, Cwmgwrach, Neath, SA11 5TE 07957-345242 D C UNITED AFC Mr Ben Thompson, 9 Windyridge, Dinas Powys, CF64 4AW 07720-932520 DAFEN WELFARE AFC Mr Paul Clement, 44 Fronhaul, Swiss Valley, Llanelli, SA14 8LF 01554-773886 DAFEN WELFARE LADIES AFC Mr Paul Clement, 44 Fronhaul, Swiss Valley, Llanelli, SA14 8LF 01554-773886 Hand-Rulebook 2017-18 (Part 2):Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:04 Page 3 Hand-Rulebook 2017-18 (Part 2):Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:04 Page 4
DREFACH AFC Mr Mark Jenkins, Felin Newydd, Porthyrhyd, Carmarthen, SA32 8PT 01267-275533 DUNVANT & 3 CROSSES AFC Mr Clive Whittaker, 6 Glanmor Park, Road, Uplands, Swansea, SA2 0QG 01792-202830 EVANS & WILLIAMS AFC Mr Meurig Morris, 5 Carrick Avenue, Llanelli, Carms, SA15 3JZ 01554-756114 F. C. CARMARTHEN AFC Mr Adam Butler, 2 Rhandirwen, Pencader, SA39 9HL 01559-384611 F.C. CLYDACH Mr Paul Harvey, 22 Bloomhill, Port Talbot, SA13 2US 07799-037477 F.C. NEDD Mr Philip Davies, 24 Llys Wern, Caewern, Neath, SA10 7PR 01639-776116 FELINDRE AFC Mrs Sharon Byng, 9 Bwlch-y-Gwin, Felindre, Swansea, SA5 7PG 01792-775744 FELINFOEL AFC Mr Jason Richards, 81 Dwyfor, Llanelli, SA14 9HA 07734-329070 FISHGUARD SPORTS AFC Mr Steven Jones, 81 West Street, Fishguard, SA65 9NJ 07817-236325 GARDEN VILLAGE AFC Mr Nick Elias, 9 Neyland Drive, Penplas, Swansea. SA5 7NE 07930-825123 GATEHOUSE AFC Miss Victoria Richards, 360 Carmarthen Road, Cwmbwrla, Swansea, SA5 8LW 01792-476662 GIANTS GRAVE AFC Mr Kristopher Pemberton, 2 Olive Branch Crescent, Briton Ferry, Neath, SA11 2UF 07765-646361 GLANMOR AFC Mr Ed Prescott, 560 Gower Road, Upper Killay, Swansea, SA2 7DR 01792-280810 GLENWOOD CHURCH AFC Mr Matthew Owen, 32 Excallbur Drive, Newport, NP20 2QQ 07540-577219 GLYNNEATH TOWN AFC Mr Jon Llewellyn, 2 New Street, Glynneath, Neath, SA11 5AA 07896-977545 GODRERGRAIG ATHLETIC AFC Mr Islwyn Davies, 46 Graig Newydd, Godrergraig, Swansea, SA9 2DG 01639-844388 GOODWICK UNITED AFC Mr Rob Cousins, Crud-yr-Awel, Church Road, Goodwick, SA64 0EH 01348-874174 GORS AFC Mr Kevin Edwards, 305 Trewyddfa Road, Landore, Swansea, SA6 8PD 01792-413266 GORSEINON ATHLETIC AFC Mr Chris Angle, Bryn Farm, Bryn Road, Gorseinon, Swansea, SA4 4PQ 07540-847618 GOWER COLLEGE AFC Mr Marc O’Kelly, Gower College, Tycoch Road, Swansea, SA2 9EB 01792-284042 HAKIN UNITED AFC Mr Jonathan Lewis, 42 Croft Avenue, Hakin, Milford Haven. SA73 3HF 01646-663716 HARP ROVERS AFC Mr Jamie Cranny, 7 Park Street, Skewen, Neath, SA10 6YD 01792-816733 HAVERFORDWEST COUNTY LADIES Mr Barry Vaughan, Bridge Meadow Stadium, Haverfordwest, SA61 2EX 01437-769048 HEATHCLIFFE AFC Mr Chris James, 97 Wimmerfield Avenue, Killay, Swansea, SA2 7DA 01792-203650 HENDY AFC Mr Alan Blackley, 37 Heol Llwyn Bedw, Hendy, Swansea, SA4 0XL 07414-836261 HENDY LADIES AFC Mr Alan Blackley, 37 Heol Llwyn Bedw, Hendy, Swansea. SA4 0XL 07414-836261 HERBRANDSTON AFC Mr Gary Davies, Windy Ridge, Herbrandston, Milford Haven, SA73 3TS 01646-692326 HIGHFIELDS AFC Mr Deane Clements, 21 Lon y Deri, Rhiwbina, Cardiff, CF14 6JN 07976-504101 HOOKER DYERS AFC Mr James Woods, Mile End Inn, 107 Fabian Way, Port Tennant, Swansea, SA1 8PA 01792-538360 HUBBERSTON AFC Mr John Fairbairn, 26 Waterloo Road, Hakin, Milford Haven, SA73 3PB 01646-699186 HUNDLETON AFC Miss Rachel Preece Sunningdale, Maidenwells, Pembs, SA71 5ES 01646-682784 INTER CHURCHES ABERDARE AFC Mr Geraint Davies, 7 Oakbrook Drive, Hirwaun, Aberdare, CF44 9QS 07817-860180 JOHNSTON AFC Mr Glenn Murray, 7 Hall Court, Johnston, Haverfordwest, SA62 3LJ 01437-899941 JOHNSTOWN AFC Mr Lyn Walters, Dros-y-Niwl, Login Road, Llangunnor, Carmarthen, SA31 2LG 01267-231432 JOHNSTOWN UNITED AFC Mr Reg Upton, 28 Ael-y-Bryn, Carmarthen, SA31 2HB 01267-234206 K.R.U.F. AFC Mr Christopher Dark, Swn yr Awel, Maesglas Road, Penygroes, Llanelli, SA14 7RH 01269-832590 KIDWELLY TOWN AFC Mr Stuart Jones, 42 Alban Road, Llanelli, SA15 1EW 01554-775706 KILGETTY AFC Mr Lukas Gamble, Hawthorn Rise, Little Newton Farm, Kilgetty, SA68 0YD 01834-813140 KILLAY AFC Mr Martin Phillips, 1 Cyncoed Close, Dunvant, Swansea, SA2 7RS 01792-520393 KILVEY FORDS AFC Mr Jeff Willis, 11 Carno Place, Clase, Swansea, SA6 7NY 01792-781147 KINGSBRIDGE COLTS AFC Mr Robert Frost, 5 Pleasant Close, Gorseinon, Swansea, SA4 4FD 01792-528372 LAMPHEY AFC Mrs Karen Kitts, 16 Beaufort Road, The Green, Pembroke, SA71 4PN 01646-621049 LANDORE AFC Mr Tony Nakonecznyj, 50 High Street, Clydach, Swansea, SA6 5LH 07970-879208 LAWRENNY AFC Mr Jonathan Beff, Fern Hill, Martletwy, Narberth, SA67 8AS 07794-245755 LETTERSTON AFC Mr Robert Morgan, 39 Station Road, Letterston, Haverfordwest, SA62 5RZ 01348-840165 LIFEPOINT CHURCH AFC Mr Gareth Cartwright, 5 Maes yr Eos, West Cross, Swansea, SA3 5BQ 07929-489859 LLANBOIDY AFC Mr Bruce Scourfield, Aneddwen, Trevaughan, Whitland, SA34 0QJ 01994-241002 LLANDEILO TOWN AFC Mr Steven Bird, Ger y Nant, Ffairfach, Llandeilo, SA19 6PP 01558-328356 LLANDOVERY AFC Mr Lewis Bailey, Dulais House, Llanwrda, SA19 8AA 01550-779028 LLANGENNECH AFC Mr John Peet, 76 Parc Morlais, Llangennech, Llanelli, SA14 8XZ 07919-173303 LLANGWM AFC Mr Kieran Walker, 56 Heol Llethryd, Pontyberem, Llanelli, SA15 5EP 01269-871979 LLANGYFELACH AFC Mr Gavin Daniel, 8 Bryn Rhosyn, Llangyfelach, Swansea, SA6 6DB 01792-700024 LLANGYFELACH LADIES AFC Mr Gavin Daniel, 8 Bryn Rhosyn, Llangyfelach, Swansea, SA6 6DB 01792-700024 LLANSTEFFAN AFC Mr Ian Dutch, Brig y Don, Llansteffan, SA33 5LW 01267-241585 LONGFORD AFC Mr Richard Newton, 46 Heol-y-Felin, Caewern, Neath, SA10 7SL 07951-162598 LOUGHOR ROVERS AFC Mr Roger Thomas, 54 Waun Road, Loughor, Swansea, SA4 6QN 01792-897349 MALTSTERS SPORTS AFC Mr Justin Parker, 42 Baptist Well Street, Swansea, SA1 6FB 07971-958198 MANORBIER UNITED AFC Mr John Drury, Stable Cottage, Manorbier, Tenby, SA70 7SX 07908-439134 MERLINS BRIDGE AFC Mr Jason Chapman, 34 Haroldston Close, Merlins Bridge, Haverfordwest, SA61 1LP 07572-094914 MID & W WALES FIRE SERVICE AFC Mr David Morgan, 53 Clare Street, Manselton, Swansea, SA5 9PG 07595-882225 MILFORD ATHLETIC AFC Mr David Davies, 8 Lower Hill Street, Hakin, Milford Haven. SA73 3LP 01646-690336 MILFORD UNITED AFC Mrs Tracey Parks, 3 Milton Crescent, Milford Haven, SA73 2QS 01646-694515 MOND UNITED AFC Mr Wyn Jones, 75 Capel Road, Clydach, Swansea, SA6 5PY 01792-842648 MONKTON SWIFTS AFC Mr Lee Evans, 4 School Gardens, Pennar, Pembroke Dock, SA72 6SS 07730-262644 MORRISTON OLYMPIC AFC Mr Stephen Evans, 18 Clos Rhymni, Parc Gwernfadog, Morriston, Swansea, SA6 6RB 01792-548452 MORRISTON TOWN AFC Mrs Kathryn Connor, 92 Vicarage Road, Morriston, Swansea, SA6 6DP 01792-773092 MOUNTAIN DEW AFC Mr Johnny Chafey, 129 Gwynedd Avenue, Townhill, Swansea, SA1 6LJ 01792-219444 MUMBLES RANGERS AFC Mr Michael Podbielski, 17 Millands Close, Newton, Swansea, SA3 4SE 01792-360025 MURTON ROVERS AFC Mrs Carrie Cooper, 5 Caswell Bay Road, Bishopston, Swansea, SA3 3DD 01792-234576 NARBERTH AFC Mrs Rhian Howell, 7 Landsker Lane, Narberth, SA67 7EF 01834-861464 NEATH COMMUNITES WALKING AFC Mr Peter Pearce, 5 Bowen Street, Neath. SA11 1BU 01639-410317 NEATH PORT TALBOT COLLEGE AFC Mr Matthew Jones, 22 Ffordd-y-Gamlas, Bynea, Llanelli, SA14 9AY 01792-899068 NEYLAND AFC Mr Sean Hannon, 1 Riverside Avenue, Neyland, Milford Haven, SA73 1TS 01646-601590 Hand-Rulebook 2017-18 (Part 2):Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:04 Page 5 Hand-Rulebook 2017-18 (Part 2):Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:04 Page 6
NORTH END AFC Mr Paul Thomas, 3 Clos San Pedr, Cockett, Swansea, SA2 0FX 01792-798296 ONLLWYN AFC Mr Jeff Bloffwitch, 54 Dulais Road, Seven Sisters, Neath, SA10 9ER 01639-700735 PEMBREY AFC Mr Les Williams, 12 Mumbles Head Park, Pembrey, Carms, SA16 0DJ 01554-832283 PEMBROKE BOROUGH AFC Mrs Helen Matthews, 59 Marshall Road, Monkton, Pembroke, SA71 4NF 01646-686705 PEMBROKESHIRE COLLEGE AFC Mr Andrew Thomas, Pembrokeshire College, Merlins Bridge, Haverfordwest, SA61 1SZ 01437-753465 PENCLAWDD AFC Mr Chris Jones, 18 Clos Helyg, Gowerton, Swansea, SA4 3GH 01792-529588 PENCLAWDD LADIES AFC Mr Chris Jones, 18 Clos Helyg, Gowerton, Swansea, SA4 3GH 01792-529588 PENDINE AFC Mr Julian Blewitt, 102 Llanmiloe Estate, Pendine, SA33 4UF 01994-453270 PENGELLI UNITED AFC Mr Daniel Griffiths, 143 Borough Road, Loughor, Swansea, SA4 6RZ 01792-898700 PENLAN CLUB AFC Mr Paul Davies, 47 Penderry Road, Penlan, Swansea, SA5 7EB 07816-312861 PENLLERGAER AFC Mr Richard Davies, 2 Penybryn Close, Penllergaer, Swansea, SA4 9AU 01792-895711 PENNAR ROBINS AFC Miss Alison Lewis, 29 Amphion Court, Pembroke Dock, Pembs, SA72 6LR 07772-069515 PENYFAN UNITED AFC Mr James Price, 31 Cleviston Park, Llangennech, Llanelli, SA14 9UW 01554-820520 PLOUGH COLTS AFC Mr David Thomas, 8 Rockland Terrace, Waun Wen, Swansea, SA1 6FL 07868-327393 PONTARDDULAIS TOWN AFC Mr Clive Downing, 82 Talycoed, Hendy, Pontardulais, Swansea, SA4 0XR 01792-883229 PONTARDDULAIS TOWN LADIES AFC Miss Jenny Thomas, 51 Tyn-y-Bonau Road, Pontarddulais, Swansea, SA4 8RY 01792-884147 PONTHENRI AFC Mr Huw James, 2 Green Park, Ponthenri, Llanelli, SA15 5RB 01269-861148 PONTLLIW AFC Mr Stuart Lewis, 58 Y Llanerch, Pontlliw, Swansea, SA4 9DR 07764-900001 PORT TENNANT COLTS AFC Mr Phillip Trick, 35 Beaumont Crescent, St Thomas, Swansea, SA1 8DW 07850-058949 PORTMEAD AFC Mr Robert Connochie, 125 Penderry Road, Penlan, Swansea, SA5 7EX 01792-699444 PRENDERGAST VILLA AFC Mr Stephen Atyeo, 2 Richmond Crescent, Haverfordwest, Pembs, SA61 1EH 01437-765186 PWLL ATHLETIC AFC Mr Mark Aitken, 15 Bassett Terrace, Pwll, Llanelli, SA15 4DU 01554-776854 RAGGED SCHOOL AFC Mr John Cornelius, 23 Highbury Close, Cwmbwrla, Swansea, SA5 8BJ 01792-549747 RESOLVEN AFC Mr Kelvyn Joseph, 7 Williams Avenue, Resolven, Neath, SA11 4AD 01639-710740 RHONDDA ROVERS AFC Mr Julian Hares, 1 Parc Dan y Bryn, Tonyrefail, Porth, CF39 8WA 07557-476149 RHOS AFC Mrs Carol Mainwaring, 14 Gnoll Road, Godrergraig, Swansea, SA9 2PA 07866-920953 ROCKSPUR AFC Mr Colyn David, 347 Townhill Road, Mayhill, Swansea, SA1 6PB 01792-643872 ROYAL MAIL AFC Mr Des Edwards, 41 Margaret Street, St. Thomas, Swansea, SA1 8HN 01792-472715 SANDFIELDS AFC Mr Paul Jones, 12 Vincent Street, Swansea, SA1 3TY 01792-648357 SANDFIELDS YOUTH AFC Mr Mark Hunt, 19 Fleet Street, Sandfields, Swansea, SA1 3UT 07958-636565 SAUNDERSFOOT AFC Mr Richard Walwyn, 14 Hop Gardens Road, Sageston, Tenby, SA70 8SF 07525-219910 SEASIDE AFC Mrs Sarah George, 34 Trinity Road, Llanelli, SA15 2AD 01554-400076 SEVEN SISTERS AFC Mr Richard Herdman, 11 Pen y Banc, Seven Sisters, Neath, SA10 9AB 01639-701871 SOLVA AFC Mr Medi George, 23 Heol Dewi, St Davids, SA62 6NY 07854-241589 SOUTH GOWER AFC Mr Jeff Higgins, Crossfields, Rhossili, Swansea, SA3 1PL 01792-390712 ST. CLEARS AFC Mrs Alyson Morgan, 2 Maes Lewis Morris, Llangunnor, Carmarthen, SA31 2PL 01267-231493 ST. FLORENCE AFC Mr Jake Clarke, 9 Ferndale, Saundersfoot, SA69 9PT 07823-349476 ST. ISHMAELS AFC Mrs Jane Devonald, 2 Castle Road, St. Ishmaels, Haverfordwest, SA62 3SF 01646-636546 ST. JOHNS UNITED AFC Mr Simon Llewellyn, 7 Coed Pinwydd, Aberdare, CF44 0BT 07912-886485 ST. JOSEPHS AFC Mr Steven Fender, 22 Llangorse Road, Penlan, Swansea, SA5 7EJ 01792-588129 SWANSEA CITY BRAVEHEARTS AFC Mrs Debbie Honeyman, 17 Alder Way, West Cross, Swansea, SA3 5PD 01792-403585 SWANSEA CITY LADIES AFC Mr Ian Owen, The Liberty Stadium, Landore, Swansea, SA1 2FA 07817-072594 SWANSEA PANTHERS AFC Mr Laurent Fodderie, 41 Croft Street, Swansea, SA1 1QF 07455-535147 SWANSEA UNIVERSITY LADIES AFC Miss Sian Hardaker, 72 Norfolk Street, Swansea, SA1 6JE 07958-338652 SWANSEA UNIVERSITY VETERANS Mr Nils von Sicard, Glamorgan House, Charter Court, Llansamlet, Swansea, SA7 9DD 07540-470685 TENBY AFC Mr Dene Hurlow, 4 The Paddock, Broadwell Hayes, Tenby, SA70 8DJ 01834-842133 THISTLEBOOM TIGERS AFC Mr Taylor Fackrell, 2 Maydrew Way, Briton Ferry, Neath, SA11 2HX 01639-641311 TONNA AFC Mr Simon Radford, 69 Hunters Ridge, Tonna, Neath, SA11 3FE 01639-644726 TORCH MINISTRIES AFC Mr Paul Jepras, 3 Norfolk Street, Cardiff, CF5 1JY 07717-847730 TRALLWM AFC Mr Geoffrey Mahoney, 41 Havard Road, Llanelli, SA14 8SA 01554-778783 TREBOETH UNITED AFC Mr Emyr Evans, 68 Roger Street, Treboeth, Swansea, SA5 9AR 01792-540638 TROSTRE SPORTS AFC Mr David Stanlake, 73 Penyfan Road, Llanelli, SA15 1JG 07923-190859 TUMBLE UNITED AFC Mr Richard Jones, 1 Maesteg Villas, Mynyddcerrig, Llanelli, SA15 5BD 01269-871851 UNION RANGERS AFC Mr Donald Murray, 20 Glenroy Avenue, St Thomas, Swansea, SA1 8DU 01792-422274 UW TSD CARMARTHEN AFC Mr Josh Tobin, TSDSU, College Road, Carmarthen, SA31 3EP 01267-676870 UW TSD CARMARTHEN LADIES AFC Mr Josh Tobin, TSDSU, College Road, Carmarthen, SA31 3EP 01267-676870 UW TSD SWANSEA AFC Mr Josh Tobin, TSDSU, Mount Pleasant, Swansea, SA1 6ED 01792-655400 UW TSD SWANSEA LADIES AFC Mr Josh Tobin, TSDSU, Mount Pleasant, Swansea, SA1 6ED 01792-655400 WALES TARTAN AFC Mr Liam Jones, 4 Megan Street, Cwmdu, Swansea, SA5 8LE 01792-422606 WAUNARLWYDD AFC Mr Keith Price, 24 Clas-yr-Onnen, Waunarlwydd, Swansea, SA5 4TW 01792-539492 WERN AFC Mr Neil Tucker, 41 St Johns Road, Manselton, Swansea, SA5 8PR 01792-586406 WEST DRAGONS AFC Mrs Jayne Thomas, 45 St Issells Avenue, Merlins Bridge, Haverfordwest, SA61 1JX 01437-760220 WEST END RANGERS AFC Mr Brian Cullen, 22 Watkin Street, North Hill, Swansea, SA1 6YD 01792-417466 WEST END UNITED AFC Mr Nicholas Weston, 8 Coedcae Uchaf, Llanelli, SA15 1JU 01554-778401 WINCH WEN AFC Mr Kieran Lloyd, 8 Delfan, Llansamlet, Swansea, SA7 9XN 01792-415964 WOODVILLE BAPTIST AFC Dr Alastair Clarke, 119 Diana Street, Roath, Cardiff, CF24 4TU 02920-211861 YNYSMEUDWY ATHLETIC AFC Mr Dan Williams, 2 Arthur Terrace, Pontardawe, Swansea, SA8 4HE 07800-522305 YNYSTAWE ATHLETIC AFC Mr Tim Robinson, 44 Heol Glannant, Ynysforgan, Swansea. SA6 6QG 01792-542925 YNYSYGERWN AFC Mr Kevin Reed, 12 Ynysygerwn Crescent, Neath, SA10 8HW 01639-773327 YSTRADGYNLAIS AFC Mr Kevin Davies, 3 Pelican Street, Ystradgynlais, Swansea, SA9 1LG 07505-480727 CLASSIFICATION ‘C’ AFC GLAIS AFC Mr Liam Owen, 2 Wheatsheaf Drive, Ynysforgan, Swansea, SA6 6QE 07446-881257 AFC PONTARDAWE GIRLS AFC Mr John Davies, 61 Gwyrddgoed, Pontardawe, Swansea, SA8 4NL 07714-742599 AMMANFORD AFC Mr Alan Jones, 38 Tycroes Road, Tycroes, Ammanford, SA18 3NT 01269-595512 AMMANFORD GIRLS AFC Mr Alan Jones, 38 Tycroes Road, Tycroes, Ammanford, SA18 3NT 01269-595512 BANCFFOSFELEN AFC Mrs Nicola Jones, Coedestyn, Myrtle Hill, Ponthenri, Llanelli, SA15 5PB 01269-861561 BIRCHGROVE COLTS AFC Mr Richard Evans, 1 Haul Fryn, Birchgrove, Swansea, SA7 9EB 01792-818202 BISHOPSTON JUNIORS AFC Mrs Debra Llewellyn, Brooklands, Reynoldston, Swansea, SA3 1AD 01792-390065 BRYN ROVERS AFC Mr Chris Williams, 133 Heol Y Gors, Cwmgors, Ammanford, SA18 1RR 07794-788860 Hand-Rulebook 2017-18 (Part 2):Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:04 Page 7 Hand-Rulebook 2017-18 (Part 2):Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:04 Page 8
BRYNAMMAN UNITED AFC Mr Jack Skoczen, 4 Heol Eglwys, Ystradgynlais, Swansea, SA9 1EY 01639-841933 BRYNAWEL JUNIORS AFC Mr Jonathan Ace, 66 Talfan Road, Bonymaen, Swansea, SA1 7HB 01792-645822 BRYNCOCH AFC Mr Ross McCallion, 4a Daphne Road, Rhyddings, Neath, SA10 8DH 07736-390327 BRYNMILL AFC Mr Robin Bodger, 11 Oakwood Road, Brynmill, Swansea, SA2 0DN 01792-644630 BURRY PORT JUNIORS AFC Miss Aimee Jones, Llwynhendy Farm, Llwynhendy, Llanelli, SA14 9SE 07891-780782 CRC RANGERS AFC Mr Charlie Hopkins, 50 Elan Avenue, Clase, Swansea, SA6 7LP 07788-255304 C K SWISS VALLEY AFC Mr Robert Snaith, 10 Highmead Avenue, Llanelli. SA15 3SP 07812-963223 C K SWISS VALLEY GIRLS AFC Mr Robert Snaith, 10 Highmead Avenue, Llanelli. SA15 3SP 07812-963223 CAMFORD SPORTS AFC Mr Graeme Fox, 15 Myrtle Terrace, Llanelli, SA15 1LH 01554-774852 CAMFORD SPORTS GIRLS AFC Mr Graeme Fox, 15 Myrtle Terrace, Llanelli, SA15 1LH 01554-774852 CAMROSE AFC Mr Darren Raine-Lower, Glendale, Simpson Cross, Haverfordwest, SA62 6EP 01437-711105 CARMARTHEN STARS AFC Mrs Rhian Jones, 9 Heol y Parc, Cefneithin, Carms, SA14 7DE 01269-833508 CARMARTHEN STARS GIRLS AFC Mrs Rhian Jones, 9 Heol y Parc, Cefneithin, Carms, SA14 7DE 01269-833508 CIMLA AFC Mr Kevin Williams, 97 Leonard Street, Neath, SA11 3HP 01639-778385 CLARBESTON ROAD AFC Mrs June Harries, In-Between, Walton East, Clarbeston Road, SA63 4SX 01437-731574 CLARBESTON ROAD GIRLS AFC Mrs June Harries, In-Between, Walton East, Clarbeston Road, SA63 4SX 01437-731574 CLYDACH CRICKET AFC Mr Leighton Salter, 58 Brynteg, Clydach, Swansea, SA6 5DS 07708-535850 CLYDACH CRICKET GIRLS AFC Mr Leighton Salter, 58 Brynteg, Clydach, Swansea, SA6 5DS 07708-535850 COEDFFRANC AFC Mrs Tracey Giles, 24 Brookville Drive, Skewen, Neath, SA10 6SR 01792-426433 COSHESTON STRIKERS AFC Mrs Gill Kenniford, 58 Gatehouse View, Pembroke, SA71 4TQ 07766-748567 CWM WANDERERS AFC Mr Kevin Smith, 100a Cwmphil Road, Lower Cwmtwrch, Swansea, SA9 2PX 07494-469055 CWMAMMAN UNITED AFC Mr Alun Rees, 81 Parc Brynrhos, Glanamman, Ammanford, SA18 1JE 01269-824364 CWMFELIN PRESS AFC Mr Mark Thomas, 24 Brynhyfryd Street, Brynhyfryd, Swansea, SA5 9LP 01792-477841 CWRT HERBERT COLTS AFC Mr Anthony Dawson, 20 Llys Iris, Waunceirch, Neath, SA10 7QW 01639-636766 CWRT HERBERT COLTS GIRLS AFC Mr Anthony Dawson, 20 Llys Iris, Waunceirch, Neath, SA10 7QW 01639-636766 DAFEN WELFARE AFC Mr Paul Clement, 44 Fronhaul, Swiss Valley, Llanelli, SA14 8LF 01554-773886 DAFEN WELFARE GIRLS AFC Mr Paul Clement, 44 Fronhaul, Swiss Valley, Llanelli, SA14 8LF 01554-773886 DREFACH AFC Mr Mark Jenkins, Felin Newydd, Porthyrhyd, Carmarthen, SA32 8PT 01267-275533 DREFACH GIRLS AFC Mr Mark Jenkins, Felin Newydd, Porthyrhyd, Carmarthen, SA32 8PT 01267-275533 DUNVANT & THREE CROSSES AFC Mr Clive Whittaker, 6 Glanmor Park Road, Uplands, Swansea, SA2 0QG 01792-202830 EVANS & WILLIAMS AFC Mr Meurig Morris, 5 Carrick Avenue, Llanelli, Carms, SA15 3JZ 01554-756114 F.C. CLYDACH Mr Tim Daley, 54 Heol Eithrym, Clydach, Swansea, SA6 5ES 01792-844625 FFOSTRASOL GIRLS AFC Mr Gethin Thomas, 3 Heol y Fedwen, Ciliau Aeron, Lampeter, SA48 7SD 01570-471233 FISHGUARD SPORTS AFC Mr Steven Jones, 81 West Street, Fishguard, SA65 9NJ 07817-236325 FISHGUARD SPORTS GIRLS AFC Mr Steven Jones, 81 West Street, Fishguard, SA65 9NJ 07817-236325 GARDEN VILLAGE AFC Mr Clive Littlewood, 10 Glyn Rhosyn, Gorseinon, Swansea, SA4 6HX 01792-891826 GARDEN VILLAGE GIRLS AFC Mr Clive Littlewood, 10 Glyn Rhosyn, Gorseinon, Swansea, SA4 6HX 01792-891826 GIANTS GRAVE AFC Mr Mark Morris, 64 Olive Branch Crescent, Briton Ferry, Neath, SA11 2UG 01639-813829 GLYNNEATH TOWN AFC Mr Glyn Williams, 13 Glangwerelych, Glynneath, Neath, SA11 5LN 07813-977230 GOODWICK UNITED AFC Mr Rob Cousins, Crud-yr-Awel, Church Road, Goodwick, SA64 0EH 01348-874174 GOWER GALAXY AFC Mr Chris Hopkins, 1 Roderick Close, Townhill, Swansea, SA1 6AY 07429-512452 GORSEINON BOYS' CLUB AFC Mr Julian Elsey, 16 Pant y Celyn, Gorseinon, Swansea, SA4 6BH 07720-809042 HAKIN UNITED AFC Mr Shaun Mills, 3 Westaway Drive, Hakin, Milford Haven, SA73 3EG 01646-690381 HAVERFORDWEST CC AFC Mrs Sarah Page, 144 Fishguard Road, Haverfordwest, SA61 2QB 01437-760224 HUNDLETON AFC Miss Sara Villios, Sunningdale, Maidenwells, Pembroke, SA71 5ES 01464-682784 JOHNSTON GIRLS AFC Miss Emily Ardran, 10 St Marks Close, Merlins Bridge, Haverfordwest, SA611NN 01437-769693 JOHNSTOWN JUNIORS AFC Mrs Llinos Thomas, Cysgod y Llan, Llangyndeyrn, Kidwelly, SA17 5BN 07812-540391 JOHNSTOWN JUNIORS GIRLS AFC Mrs Llinos Thomas, Cysgod y Llan, Llangyndeyrn, Kidwelly, SA17 5BN 07812-540391 KIDWELLY BLACK CATS AFC Mr Michael Esney, 13 Llys Gwenllian, Kidwelly, SA17 5JT 07811-128766 KILGETTY AFC Mr Lukas Gamble, Hawthorn Rise, Little Newton Farm, Kilgetty, SA68 0YD 01834-813140 KILGETTY GIRLS AFC Mr Lukas Gamble, Hawthorn Rise, Little Newton Farm, Kilgetty, SA68 0YD 01834-813140 LANDORE COLTS Miss Sarah Robbins, 12A, Peglar Street, Brynhyfryd, Swansea, SA5 9JT 07792-174088 LANDORE COLTS GIRLS AFC Mr Dai Thomas, 18 Lon-Coed-Bran, Cockett, Swansea, SA2 0YQ 07765-476719 LLANDARCY AFC Mr Simon Radford, 69 Hunters Ridge, Tonna, Neath, SA11 3FE 01639-644726 LLANDARCY GIRLS AFC Mr Simon Radford, 69 Hunters Ridge, Tonna, Neath, SA11 3FE 01639-644726 LLANDOVERY JUNIOR AFC Mr David Long, Maesgwyn, Cynghordy Road, Llandovery, SA20 0YW 01550-721567 LLANGENNECH AFC Mrs Natalie Price, 39 Maes Ty Gwyn, Llangennech, Llanelli, SA14 8XY 07807-271724 LLANGYFELACH AFC Mr Gavin Daniel, 8 Bryn Rhosyn, Llangyfelach, Swansea, SA6 6DB 01792-700024 LOUGHOR ROVERS AFC Mr Roger Thomas, 54 Waun Road, Loughor, Swansea, SA4 6QN 01792-897349 MALTSTERS SPORTS AFC Mr Justin Parker, 42 Baptist Well Street, Swansea, SA1 6FB 07971-958198 MERLINS BRIDGE AFC Mr Jason Chapman, 34 Haroldston Close, Merlins Bridge, SA61 1LP 07572-094914 MILFORD UNITED AFC Mrs Tracey Parks, 3 Milton Crescent, Milford Haven, SA73 2QS 01646-694515 MONKTON SWIFTS AFC Mr Jason Finnegan, 26 St Patricks Hill, Llanreath, Pembs, SA72 6XQ 07944-198669 MUMBLES RANGERS AFC Mr Mike Podbielski, 17 Millands Close, Newton, Swansea, SA3 4SE 01792-360025 MUMBLES RANGERS GIRLS AFC Mr Mike Podbielski, 17 Millands Close, Newton, Swansea, SA3 4SE 01792-360025 NARBERTH AFC Mrs Rhian Howell, 7 Landsker Lane, Narberth, SA67 7EF 01834-861464 NEWPORT LION CUBS AFC Mrs Denise English, Old Enburg, Dinas Cross, Newport, Pembs, SA42 0SF 07968-086012 NEYLAND PIRATES AFC Mr Jonathan Sutton, 11 St Annes Place, Neyland, Milford Haven, SA73 1UA 07780-006747 NEYLAND PIRATES GIRLS AFC Mr Jonathan Sutton, 11 St Annes Place, Neyland, Milford Haven, SA73 1UA 07780-006747 PEMBREY AFC Mrs Joanne Rees, 6 Maes-Yr-Awel, Pembrey, SA16 0UN 07961-715993 PENCLAWDD AFC Mr Alan Shepherd, 5 Station Terrace, Penclawdd, Swansea, SA4 3XX 01792-850913 PENDINE AFC Mr Julian Blewitt, 102 Llanmiloe Estate, Pendine, SA33 4UF 01994-453270 PENIEL AFC Mrs Kelly Thomas, Ucheldir, Rhydargaeau, Carms, SA32 7DR 01267-253812 PENLAN JUNIORS AFC Mr Darren Jones, 152 Tudno Place, Penlan, Swansea, SA5 7AE 01792-420802 PENLLERGAER AFC Mr Richard Davies, 2 Penybryn Close, Penllergaer, Swansea, SA4 9AU 01792-895711 PENNAR ROBINS AFC Miss Alison Lewis, 29 Amphion Court, Pembroke Dock, Pembs, SA72 6LR 07772-069515 PENYFAN UNITED AFC Mr James Price, 31 Cleviston Park, Llangennech, Llanelli, SA14 9UN 01554-820520 PLOUGH COLTS AFC Mr Keith Nelson, 2 Glyn Villas, Landore, Swansea, SA1 2QG 01792-413302 PONTARDAWE TOWN GIRLS AFC Mrs Nicola O’Sullivan, 50 Lon Hir, Alltwen, Swansea. 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PONTARDAWE TOWN JUNIORS AFC Mrs Nicola O’Sullivan, 50 Lon Hir Alltwen, Swansea. SA8 3DE 01792-869840 PONTARDDULAIS TOWN JUNIORS AFC Mr Dylan Richards, 61 Pentre Road, Pontarddulais, Swansea, SA4 8HT 01792-882518 PONTARDDULAIS TOWN GIRLS AFC Mr Dylan Richards, 61 Pentre Road, Pontarddulais, Swansea, SA4 8HT 01792-882518 PONTLLIW JUNIORS AFC Mr Ian Altman, 1 Y Llanerch, Pontlliw, Swansea. SA4 9DR 01792-881972 PORT TENNANT COLTS AFC Mr Ian Scannell, 88 Ffordd Watkin, Birchgrove, Swansea, SA7 0HP 01792-676026 PRENDERGAST VILLA AFC Mr Stephen Atyeo, 2 Richmond Crescent, Haverfordwest, Pembs, SA61 1EH 01437-765186 PRESCELLI RAGGED JUNIORS AFC Mr Paul Richards, 69 Bryn Street, Brynhyfryd, Swansea, SA5 9HR 01792-655598 PWLL ATHLETIC JUNIORS AFC Mr Tony Andrews, 56 Coronation Road, Llanelli, SA15 1PF 07449-758742 RHOS AFC Mrs Carol Mainwaring, 14 Gnoll Road, Godregraig, Swansea, SA9 2PA 07866-920953 RHOS GIRLS AFC Mrs Carol Mainwaring, 14 Gnoll Road, Godregraig, Swansea, SA9 2PA 07866-920953 SANDFIELDS COLTS AFC Mr Mark Hunt, 19 Fleet Street, Swansea, West Glamorgan, SA1 3UT 01792-424464 SARON JUNIORS AFC Mr Simon Russell, Ty Isaf Farm, Drefach, Llanelli, SA14 7AN 07790-754943 SEASIDE AFC Mrs Sarah George, 34 Trinity Road, Llanelli, SA15 2AD 01554-400076 SEASIDE GIRLS AFC Mrs Sarah George, 34 Trinity Road, Llanelli, SA15 2AD 01554-400076 SEVEN SISTERS AFC Mr Richard Herdman, 11 Pen-y-Banc, Seven Sisters, Neath, SA10 9AB 01639-701871 SOLVA AFC Mr Medi George, 23 Heol Dewi, St Davids, SA62 6NY 07854-241589 ST. CLEARS JUNIORS AFC Mr Darren Bujega, Newark, Spring Gardens, Whitland, SA34 0HL 01994-241182 ST. FLORENCE GIRLS AFC Mrs Kelly Thomas, 13 Longstone, St Florence, Tenby, SA70 8LL 01834-871901 ST. JOSEPHS COLTS AFC Mr Christopher Davies, 87 Tyle Teg, Clydach, Swansea, SA6 5EB SWANSEA CITY BRAVEHEARTS AFC Mrs Debbie Honeyman, 17 Alder Way, West Cross, Swansea, SA3 5PD 01792-403585 SWANSEA CITY GIRLS AFC Miss Nia Davies, Swansea City Academy, Landore Training Ground, Swansea, SA6 8AX 07951-902254 SWANSEA UNITED AFC Mr Stephen Lorey, 161 Llanllienwen Road, Morriston, Swansea. SA6 6LT 07974-215866 TALYCOPA AFC Mr Kevin Brooks, 29 Lon Brynawel, Llansamlet, Swansea, SA7 9SY 01792-794876 TALYCOPA GIRLS AFC Mr Kevin Brooks, 29 Lon Brynawel, Llansamlet, Swansea, SA7 9SY 01792-794876 TENBY AFC Mr Dene Hurlow, 4 The Paddock, Broadwell Hayes, Tenby, SA70 8DJ 01834-842133 TREBOETH UNITED AFC Mr Emyr Evans, 68 Roger Street, Treboeth, Swansea, SA5 9AR 01792-540638 TROSTRE UNITED AFC Mrs Tracy Hall, 22 Pemberton Street, Llanelli, Carms, SA15 2RB 01554-771902 TUMBLE UNITED COLTS AFC Mr David Williams, 105 Heol Bryngwili, Cross Hands, Llanelli, SA14 6LY 07790-143838 UNION RANGERS AFC Mr Donald Murray, 20 Glenroy Avenue, St Thomas, Swansea, SA1 8DU 01792-422274 WELLFIELD ATHLETIC AFC Mr Stephen Greene, 75 Brynmor Road, Llanelli, SA15 2TF 07972-219102 WEST END AFC Mr David McLeod, 135 Penygraig Road, Townhill, Swansea, SA1 6LA 07472-916994 WHITLAND JUNIORS AFC Mrs Mair Morgan, 17 Trevaughan Lodge, Whitland, SA34 0QF 01994-240946 YNYSTAWE ATHLETIC AFC Mr Andrew Edwards, 425 Clydach Road, Ynysforgan, Swansea, SA6 6QW 01792-932984 YNYSYGERWN AFC Mrs Marie Parfitt, 17 Ocean View, Jersey Marine, Neath, SA10 6HR 01792-816710 YSTRADGYNLAIS GIRLS AFC Mr Carl Williams, 2 Ynyswen, Penycae, Swansea, SA9 1YS 07958-365676 YSTRADGYNLAIS JUNIORS AFC Mr Carl Williams, 2 Ynyswen, Penycae, Swansea, SA9 1YS 07958-365676 Hand-Rulebook 2017-18 (Part 2):Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:04 Page 11 Hand-Rulebook 2017-18 (Part 2):Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:04 Page 12
OFFICIAL LIST OF REFEREES
SEASON 2017-2018
GRADE 4B Alder D.M. 41 Baglan Street, Port Tennant, Swansea, SA1 8JS 07973-480090 3B Allen P.A. 48 Maes Ty Gwyn, Llangennech, Llanelli, SA14 8XW 01554-820341 3B Amos K.W. Berth B18, Marina Control, Cleddau House, Marina, Milford Haven, SA73 3AF 07980-170668 4B Anderson N.J. 07538-944757 4B Armstrong B.J. Trevone, Jacksons Way, Goodwick, SA64 0EN 07974-764421 4B Axtell W.A. West Side Ar-y-Bryn, Pembrey, Burry Port, SA16 0AX 01554-834874 3B Badger D.G. 120 Jason Road, Freshwater East, Pembroke Dock, SA71 5LE 07812-392842 4B Badham S.R. 5 Albion Street, Milford Haven, SA73 2JN 07870-504655 3B Barker D.G. 'Grange Lea', Bancyfelin, Carmarthen, SA33 5ND 07984-018946 3B Batcup R. 28 Bryn Eglur Road, Morriston, Swansea, SA6 7PG 01792-731164 3B Bateman T. 7 Parc y Garreg, Kidwelly, SA17 4PU 07890-982282 1ARINT Beckett D.M. 78 Parc Morlais, Llangennech, Llanelli, SA14 8XZ 07899-813709 4A Bevan H. Glenroy, Clarbeston Road, Haverfordwest, SA63 4UN 01437-731358 2 Bevan T. 1 St Mary’s Ave, Walton East, Clarbeston Road, Haverfordwest, SA63 4SU 07920-111359 4B Binding A. 11 Lon Penfro, Parc Gwernfadog, Morriston, Swansea, SA6 6RA 07824-610776 1 Bird I.D. 19 Elba Avenue, Margam, Port Talbot, SA13 2HT 07716-025289 3B Blacker S.J. Flat 3, 42 Coleshill Terrace, Llanelli, SA15 3DA 07891-776026 F2B Blanck J. 6 Cefn Draw, Three Crosses, Swansea, SA4 3PJ 01792-872544 4C Boe C. 35 Millbank, Waunceirch, Neath, SA10 7FJ 07597-695776 3B Boswell A.J. 11 Hall Court, Johnston, Haverfordwest, SA62 3LJ 07857-376388 3B Boswell R. 15 Pill Lane, Milford Haven, SA73 2LB 07773-894124 4B Bowen K.R. 69 Ynys Las, Llanelli, SA14 9BU 07546-890959 4B Boyle G.T. 42 Church Street, Pembroke Dock, SA72 6AR 01646-279750 4B Brock A.J.J. 6 Broadmead Crescent, Bishopston, Swansea, SA3 8BA 07867-904976 4D Brock H. 6 Broadmead Crescent, Bishopston, Swansea, SA3 8BA 07502-041769 4B Brophy J.C. 2 Lime Court, Waun Wen, Swansea, SA1 2DY 07588-031180 4A Brown R.M. 4 Caledfwlch, Llandeilo, SA19 8LT 07920-865646 F2A Brown L.A. 27 Tyn-y-Cae, Alltwen, Pontardawe, SA8 3DJ 07503-589921 4B Brunnock T.R. 14 Golden Close, West Cross, Swansea, SA3 5PE 07810-341679 4A Buckfield A. 5 Beechlands Park, Haverfordwest, Pembs, SA61 1EN 01437-768092 4A Burgess E.P. 26 Heol Philip, Lower Cwmtwrch, Swansea, SA9 1DP 01639-842954 4A Carpenter D. 83 Vicarage Road, Morriston, Swansea, SA6 6DJ 07967-100852 4B Chislett C. 8 Tawe Street, Morriston, Swansea, SA6 8EU 07800-953939 4C Christopher T. 4 Harcourt Close, Hook, Haverfordwest, SA62 4NZ 01437-891633 2 Cook T. 73 Rhyddwen Road, Craig Cefn Parc, Swansea, SA6 5RG 07722-848709 4C Cook H. 13 Grove Drive, Pembroke, SA71 5QB 07398-724488 4C Cooper J. 19 Lancaster Court, Ravenhill, Swansea, SA5 5DP 07487-808549 4B Cooper G. 19 Lancaster Court, Ravenhill, Swansea, SA5 5DP 07487-808549 4C Cornelius I. 4 Maes-y-Gruffydd Road, Tycoch, Swansea, SA2 9HQ 07944-426313 4C Crawshaw N. 33 Dew Street, Haverfordwest, SA61 1ST 07712-300091 4B David C.J. 5 Pendarren, Cilmaengwyn, Pontardawe, Swansea, SA8 4RA 07950-239417 4B Davies C.L. 14 Harlington Road, Gendros, Swansea, SA5 8EX 01792-425531 3B Davies D.A. 25 New Road, Llandeilo, Carms, SA19 6DF 01558-823241 3A Davies D.G. 22 Heol-yr-Eryr, Morriston, Swansea, SA6 6SR 07969-231449 4E Davies D.J. 11 Greenacre Drive, Glais, Swansea, SA7 9FA 07841-447831 3B Davies H.C. Devonshire House, Devonshire Drive, Saundersfoot, SA69 9EE 07841-447831 4A Davies K. 45 Foley Way, Haverfordwest, SA61 1BX 01437-779236 3A Deschoolmeester J. 19 Plas Y Fforest, Fforest, Swansea, SA4 0TG 07891-509264 4B Deschoolmeester M. 19 Plas Y Fforest, Fforest, Swansea, SA4 0TG 07973-980495 3B Downes S. 3 Plas Ioan, Johnstown, Carmarthen, SA31 3NS 07474-291549 3A Drean T.C. 21 Naiad Road, Copper Quarter, Swansea, SA1 7FB 07799-061001 4B Driscol D. 1 Gays Lane, Pennard, Pembroke Dock, SA72 6RG 07909-613238 4B Duffy M.J. 15 Muirfield Drive, Mayals, Swansea, SA3 5HS 07825-796019 4C Dunning J. Barn 2, Hirwain Isaf, Drefach, Llanelli, SA14 7BU 07490-950738 4B Eastlake G.T. 07852-926327 4A Edwards R. 33 Ffordd y Gamlas, Bynea, Llanelli, SA14 9AY 01554-892704 4D Edwards J. 93 Glasdir, Abergwili Road, Carmarthen, SA31 2HJ 07814-918218 3A Elliott G.W. 28 Castle High, Haverfordwest, SA61 2SP 07912-493299 3B Elsey K. 3 Leonard Charles House, 40-43 Oxford Street, Swansea, SA1 3SN 07981-341554 Hand-Rulebook 2017-18 (Part 2):Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:04 Page 13 Hand-Rulebook 2017-18 (Part 2):Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:04 Page 14
4C Evans D.B. 18 Gwyther Street, Pembroke Dock, SA72 6HB 07876-281085 4B Evans G. 10 Delabeeche Street, Sketty, Swansea, SA2 9AR 07944-720162 3B Evans M. 29 Wern Road, Llanelli, SA15 1SP 07583-674690 3A Fellowes AWJL 7 Spruce Way, Parc Penllergaer, Swansea, SA4 9ZR 07972-751544 4C Finnemore R. 18 School Road, Jersey Marine, Neath, SA10 6JJ 07908-177335 4A Flood B. 26 Pill Road, Hook, Haverfordwest, SA62 4LU 01437-899390 4A Frost R. 5 Pleasant Close, Gorseinon, Swansea, SA4 4FD 01792-528372 3B George H.M. Parsons Lodge, Clunderwen, SA66 7NQ 07967-807908 4B Gill D.A. 36 Greenhall Park, St Thomas, Swansea, SA1 8EY 07722-200484 3B Godfrey P. 37 Maple Crescent, Uplands, Swansea, SA2 0QD 01792-206587 3B Gray A.W. 6 Min Yr Aber, Gorseinon, Swansea, SA4 4YH 01792-892361 3B Gregory L. 64 Horizon Way, Loughor, Swansea, SA4 6PQ 07956-046521 4B Griffiths K.E. 17 Parry Road, Sandfields, Port Talbot, SA12 7TR 07794-323612 3B Griffiths H.R. 4 Hafnant, Winch Wen, Swansea, SA1 7LG 01792-412265 4C Grimsley L.T.J. 16 Brynmelyn Waun Wen, Swansea, SA1 2DB 01792-455915 3B Gullam R. 14 Glan Y Wern Road, Llansamlet, Swansea, SA7 9UJ 07970-498350 3B Halliday C.J.. 19 Coleridge Crescent, Killay, Swansea, SA2 7DJ 07876-214765 3B Harries J. 20 Barry Road, Brynamman, Ammanford, SA18 1TU 07814-767611 4B Harries R. 11 Rose Avenue, Merlins Bridge, Haverfordwest, SA61 1NW 01437-766218 3B Harris P. 39 Bryn Parc, Morriston, Swansea, SA6 8NB 07539-941179 4F Harvey J.. Sanctuary, Penrice, Swansea, SA3 1LN 07475-306616 4B Haworth D.J. 122 Steynton Road, Milford Haven, Pembs, SA73 1AN 07531-397538 F2B Heath T.M.D. 24 Baldwins Crescent, Crymlyn Burrows, Swansea, SA1 8QE 07837-364692 4C Herbert P.I. 27 Hillside, Neath, SA11 1TS 07790-627672 4B Hey S.N. 18 Parc Y Mynach, Pontyberem, Llanelli, SA15 5EN 07985-785491 3B Hill N. 230 Langdon Road, Swansea, SA1 8RB 07972-859464 4B Hill S.R. 118 Neath Road, Hafod, Swansea, SA1 2LG 01792-415526 4B Hockley B.C. 17 Cypress Avenue, West Cross, Swansea, SA3 5JT 07530-284045 4B Holloway C. 11 Brynamlwg, Clydach, Swansea, SA6 5NB 07969-328509 3B Holohan J. 4 St. Judes Close, Treboeth, Swansea, SA5 9BD 01792-792900 3B Hopkins M. 57 Station Road, Fforestfach, Swansea, SA5 5AU 07919-030651 4B Howells D. 51 Woodfield Road, Llandybie, Ammanford, SA18 3UR 07538-134772 3B Howells M. 55 Albert Street, Llanelli, Carms, SA15 2SY 07879-891306 3B Hurton J. 19 Westhill, Lamphey, Pembroke, SA71 5NL 01646-672067 4B Hutchings L.A. 16 Emily Fields, Birchgrove, Swansea, SA7 9NJ 07910-986818 4B Hymes J. 22 Brunswick Street, Sandfields, Swansea, SA1 4JP 07913-029801 4C Impey N. 1 Langland Road, Mumbles, Swansea, SA3 4NO 07920-209249 3B Jackson P.W. "Kawartha", 27 Upper Hill Park, Tenby, SA70 8JF 01834-843236 4C James C.S. 15 Maes –yr-Haf, Cross Hands, Llanelli, SA14 6LT 07393-203759 4D James K. 117 Glan y Mor Street, Briton Ferry, Neath, SA11 2LG 01639-812656 4B James S.A. 12 Hall Court, Johnston, Haverfordwest, SA61 2SF 07875-778943 3B Jenkins A.L. Ty Gwyn, Wellfield Road, Abergwili, Carmarthen, SA31 2LQ 07887-910997 F2B Jenkins N. Dawes Cottage, Begelly, Kilgetty, SA68 0SE 01834-814382 4A Jenkins S.O. 2 Ferndale, Sageston, Tenby, SA70 8SE 07815-879609 4A Jewell W.J. 35 Bryn Street, Brynhyfryd, Swansea, SA5 9HR 07796-275688 1 John D. 15 Stepney Street, Cwmbwrla, Swansea, SA5 8BD 07960-988940 4B John M.L. 33 Biddulph Estate, Morfa, Llanelli, SA15 2BU 07729-688557 4A Johns P.D. 72 Pembrey Road, Llanelli, Carms, SA15 3BP 07970-870272 4B Johnson M.A. 246 Gors Avenue, Townhill, Swansea, SA1 6RT 01792-518818 2 Jones D.B. Flat 2, 5 Richmond Terrace, Carmarthen, SA31 1TH 07731-743668 3B Jones J.R. 127 Cecil Road, Gowerton, Swansea, SA4 3DN 07739-671826 3B Jones Michael 12 Neuadd Road, Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, Ammanford, SA18 1UH 07739-072927 3B Jones Matthew 8 Awel Deg, Birchgrove, Swansea, SA7 0HN 07890-662714 4B Jones Morgan 40 Goetre Bellof Road, Dunvant, Swansea, SA2 7RP 07740-309876 4B Jones P.G. 07956-399145 4A Jones P.L. 2 Plas Penwern, Johnstown, Carmarthen, SA31 3PN 07910-347498 3B Jones S.R. 10 Senny Place, Ynysforgan, Swansea, SA6 6RG 07742-902482 3B Keane D.M. 4a Ffordd Alltwen, Gowerton, Swansea, SA4 3HG 01792-872191 2 Kenny R. 15 Heol Islwyn, Gorseinon, Swansea, SA4 4LJ 07803-773612 3B Kiernan A. 14 Heol y Nant, Rhos, Pontardawe, Swansea, SA8 3EQ 07864-987988 3B King E.J. 62 Cwmphil Road, Lower Cwmtwrch, Swansea, SA9 2QB 07977-119092 4B Lawrence N. 2 Min y Llan, Letterston, Haverfordwest, SA62 5SP 07712-222936 3B Lewis S.N. Perthi Aur, Tegryn, Llanfyrnach, SA35 0BE 07951-673761 Hand-Rulebook 2017-18 (Part 2):Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:04 Page 15 Hand-Rulebook 2017-18 (Part 2):Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:04 Page 16
4A Looney D.F. 170 High Street, Ammanford, Carms, SA18 2ND 07411-851572 3B Mainwaring A. 12 Delhi Street, St Thomas, Swansea, SA1 8BT 07846-056470 INT Markham-Jones B. 2 Brunant, Gorseinon, Swansea, SA4 4FL 07875-969448 4B Martoni P. 53 New Dock Road, Llanelli, SA15 2EG 07783-941516 3B Matthews P. 321 Clydach Road, Morriston, Swansea, SA6 6QJ 07739-515912 3B McIntyre P. 154 Sandy Road, Llanelli, Carms, SA15 4DP 01554-228414 3B McMullen P.S. 17 Williamson Street, Orange Gardens, Pembroke, SA71 4ER 07979-308310 4A McNiffe K.J. Flat 2, Creswell House, 19 Monkton, Pembroke, SA71 4RS 01646-279725 3B Meredith P. 17 Ryan Close, Penllergaer, Swansea, SA4 9DD 07877-750923 3B Milich K. Priory Cottage, Priory Lodge Drive, Milford Haven, SA73 2BH 07815-659688 4B Moller O. 14 Valley View, Sketty, Swansea, SA2 8BG 01792-418515 3B Moore J.W.V. 8 Lakefield Place, Llanelli, Carms, SA15 2TY 01554-778063 4D Morgan C.J. 75 Cwmbath Road, Morriston, Swansea, SA6 7AU 07835-969986 1A Morgan D.H. 53 Clare Street, Manselton, Swansea, SA5 9PG 07595-882225 4C Morgan D.R. 26 Rock Street, Glynneath, Neath, SA11 5EE 07972-572371 3B Morgan R.D. 7 Heol Gwys, Upper Cwmtwrch, Swansea, SA9 2XG 07971-818602 4B Murnieks L. 7 Heather Rise, Jersey Marine, Swansea, SA10 6LJ 01792-814482 4B Nakonecznyj T. 50 High Street, Clydach, Swansea, SA6 5LH 07970-879208 3B Neal C.W. 9B Upper Station Road, Garnant, Ammanford, SA18 1JG 07855-942170 3A Neale P.R. 19 Lon Hir, Carmarthen, SA31 1SL 07592-509205 3B Nedin V.J. 22 Granville Road, St Thomas, Swansea, SA1 8DY 07950-149799 3B Nott J.L. 34 Powys Avenue, Townhill, Swansea, SA1 6PG 07969-507698 3B O'Connor S.J. 10 Heol Emrys, Fishguard, Pembs, SA65 9EE 01348-873081 3B Oliver M.H. 81 Rhyddwen Road, Graig Cefn Park, Swansea, SA6 5RG 07817-160966 3B Olyott J. 28 Hampshire Drive, Pembroke Dock, SA72 6EQ 07817-704702 3B Owen P.R. 17 Heol y Plas, Fforest, Pontarddulais, Swansea, SA4 0TY 07968-300807 4B Owen B. 5 Drymmau, Skewen, Neath, SA10 6PL 07955-644302 3B Packer D.C. 31 Overland Road, Mumbles, Swansea, SA3 4LL 07769-299438 4B Packer M.F. 7 Clos Ceri, Clydach, Swansea, SA6 5NP 01792-911522 3B Parker D. 16 Penbryn Road, Skewen, Neath, SA10 6US 07790-919051 4C Pearce G.L. 26 Pendrill Street, Neath, SA11 1BP 07535-417523 4A Phillips C. 106 Heol y Gelynen, Brynamman, Ammanford, SA18 1SB 07966-436889 4A Phillips M.P. 32 Elmhurst Crescent, St. Thomas, Swansea, SA1 8EA 07445-365687 3B Phillips M.R.B. 18 Reginald Street, Port Tennant, Swansea, SA1 8JX 07967-444821 4B Phillips Martin 1 Cyncoed Close, Dunvant, Swansea, SA2 7RS 07786-928656 3B Phillips Michael 158 Haven Road, Haverfordwest, Pembs, SA61 1DG 07791-543356 2 Phillips O.W. 43 Llandeilo Road, Gorslas, Llanelli, SA14 7LW 07799-280630 4C Plunckett A. 455 Gerald Road, Haverfordwest, SA61 2NT 07497-921397 4A Powell C.A. 5 Lon-y-Prior, St Clears, SA33 4EF 07736-343621 4B Powell D.L. 25 Pentre Street, Glynneath, Neath, SA11 5MA 07944-002202 4B Preston S. 45 Bryn Parc, Morriston, Swansea, SA6 8ND 07488-593066 4A Price K. 33 Gelliderw, Pontardawe, Swansea, SA8 4NB 07983-785943 4A Pridmore G. 31 Mainwaring Terrace, Waun Wen, Swansea, SA1 2DZ 07581-747298 4B Rafailidis I.A. 69A St Helens Road, Swansea, SA1 4BG 07493-173999 3B Rees D. 106 Swansea Road, Llangyfelach, Swansea, SA5 7HX 07960-042854 4B Rees D.T. 32 Trafalgar Road, Haverfordwest, SA61 2TP 07970-005234 4A Rees J.T. 30 Tal y Wern, Hendre Park, Llangennech, Llanelli, SA14 8UQ 07502-099428 4B Rees T.W. 94 Courtney Street, Manselton, Swansea, SA5 9NX 07415-063453 3B Reinhardt H. 6 Green Hall Park, Johnston, Haverfordwest, SA62 3PT 07702-984608 3B Richards N.A. 21 Heol Buckley, Felinfoel, Llanelli, SA15 4LB 07809-524501 4B Roberts J.H. Groundsmans Cottage, Fairwood Playing Fields, Swansea, SA2 7JX 01792-203048 4B Roberts K.L. Groundsmans Cottage, Fairwood Playing Fields, Swansea, SA2 7JX 01792-203048 4B Roberts M.D. Groundsmans Cottage, Fairwood Playing Fields, Swansea, SA2 7JX 01792-203048 4A Rogers A.S. 30 Lon Pen Fro, Cwmrhydyceirw, Swansea, SA6 6RA 07769-785575 3B Rooney P. 77 Hill Mountain, Houghton, Milford Haven, SA73 1NB 07805-827847 4D Scott S. 23 Gyfre Gardens, Abergwili, Carmarthen, SA31 2JD 07490-666889 3B Scourfield A.J. 5 Trevaughan Lodge Road, Whitland, SA34 0QF 07779-022252 3B Scourfield M.T. Ashleigh House, Sageston, Tenby, SA70 8SG 07977-097444 4D Shannan S. 10 Heol Gwys, Upper Cwmtwrch, Swansea, SA9 2XG 07539-775569 4C Shaw C.P. 183 St Teilo Street, Pontarddulais, Swansea, SA4 8LQ 07866-108323 2 Sheils J.P. 18 Cypress Avenue, West Cross, Swansea, SA3 5JT 07722-444923 4C Shrimpton L. 41 Coed Lan, Three Crosses, Swansea, SA4 3QF 01792-875621 4C Skipper J.C. 11 St Peters Avenue, Cockett, Swansea, SA5 5BX 07791-721460 Hand-Rulebook 2017-18 (Part 2):Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:04 Page 17 Hand-Rulebook 2017-18 (Part 2):Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:04 Page 18
4A Slade S.P. 26 Harvest Way, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 1AL 07976-207089 4B Snaith R.W. 10 Highmead Avenue, Llanelli, Carms, SA15 3SP 07903-409964 4B Southcott G. 1 Wellington Street, Pembroke Dock, SA72 6JR 07580-082241 3B Stapleton C.G. 67 Monkton, Pembroke, SA71 4LS 07970-885240 4A Steward C.R. 2 Harding Close, Loughor, Swansea, SA4 6PE 01792-893897 4A Stockwell C. 9 Rhydyrafon, Llanelli, SA15 3NU 07854-434231 4A Stoodley S.L. 5B Beechwood Road, Uplands, Swansea, SA2 0HL 07724-812370 4A Sutcliffe B. 284 Oystermouth Road, Swansea, SA1 3UH 07907-211181 4A Suttie C.M. 83 Pennard Road, Southgate, Swansea, SA3 2AJ 01792-233324 4B Templeton C.E. 07971-784552 4A Thomas A. 53 Baring Gould Way, Haverfordwest, SA61 2SB 07972-786495 4A Thomas C.A. Emlyn Home Farm, Gors Ddu Road, Penygroes, Llanelli, SA14 7NU 07961-540005 F2A Thomas R. 28 Clos y Nant, Gorseinon, Swansea, SA4 4ZQ 07817-834015 F2B Thornton L.M. 28 Crosshills Mount, Greetland, Halifax, HX4 8HS 07738-094731 4C Venn T. 68 Summerland Lane, Newton, Swansea, SA3 4RS 07557-095310 4B Walker B. 28 Linkside Drive, Southgate, Swansea, SA3 2BR 07572-186705 3B Walters T.J. Coldblow, Sutton, Haverfordwest, SA62 3LP 07701-344453 4B Watts A. 19 Beechwood Road, Swansea, SA2 0HL 07923-671058 4B Welch J. The Old Church Hall, Heol Tawe, Abercrave, Swansea, SA9 1XR 01639-730222 4B Welch R. The Old Church Hall, Heol Tawe, Abercrave, Swansea, SA9 1XR 07964-311055 4B Wheeler C.J. 10 Argyle Street, Sandfields, Swansea, SA1 3TA 07503-047730 4B Whittington K. 88 Manselfield Road, Murton, Swansea, SA3 3AG 01792-234734 2 Williams B.H.A. 24 Dylan Road, Bryn, Llanelli, SA14 9AN 07742-681317 F2A Williams C.L. 6 Trinity Close, Mumbles, Swansea, SA3 5SX 07854-209789 3B Williams D.J. 71 Bryngwyn Bach, Dafen, Llanelli, SA14 8SF 01554-755847 3A Williams I.D. 35 The Highway, New Inn, Pontypool, NP4 0PW 07713-875201 4B Williams M.R. 6 Trinity Close, Mumbles, Swansea, SA3 5SX 07908-285237 4B Williams R. 195 Heol y Gors, Cwmgors, Ammanford, SA18 1RF 07807-706804 4A Williams R.J. 6 Trinity Close, Mumbles, Swansea, SA3 5SX 07527-334344 3B Williams S.D. 17 Cricket Grove, Hundleton, Pembroke, SA71 5RW 07792-051466 3B Williams Spencer 81 Capel Road, Clydach, Swansea, SA6 5PY 07968-332119 2 Williamson B.P. 19 George Street, Pontardawe, Swansea, SA8 4HQ 07588-793860 4A Woodford-Rott N.D. 28 Bryn Hedydd, Llangyfelach, Swansea, SA6 8BS 01792-790412 3B Woodhouse J.C. 37 Woodland Road, Neath, SA11 3AL 01639-636240 3B Wright K.J. 57a Long Acre, Murton, Swansea, SA3 3AX 01792-234301 4B Yeomans J.A. 168 Carmel Road, Winch Wen, Swansea, SA1 7LD 07565-536061 Hand-Rulebook 2017-18 (Part 2):Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:04 Page 19 Hand-Rulebook 2017-18 (Part 2):Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:04 Page 20
PLAYERS AND OFFICIALS UNDER SUSPENSION FOR NON-PAYMENT OF FINES AS AT JULY 2016
Name Ref: Club Suspended from Fine Club
C893M Carmarthen United 20 May 2008 £100 G0941M Morriston Hotspurs 13 July 2012 £110 G0646M Trostre Juniors 13 July 2012 £110 BASTIN Ashley LLR1 Llanelli Radicals 27 June 2012 £27.33 CANNON Jamie Z629M Ragged School 23 July 2005 £100 SDIE CONNICHE Craig M945 Portmead 1 August 2017 £50 DAVIES Carl A LLR3 Llanelli Radicals 27 June 2012 £27.33 DAVIES Mark H229 Clydach Sports 1 January 1991 £150 SDIE EDWARDS Lewis D480M Brunswick United 29 November 2008 £150 ESPOSITO Carl LLR4 Llanelli Radicals 27 June 2012 £27.33 EVANS Darren LLR5 Llanelli Radicals 27 June 2012 £27.33 GARDNER Paul K721M Bonymaen Colts 7 February 2015 £200 GULLAM John C231M Pembroke Borough 1 November 2007 £100 SDIE HICKEN Kristian LLR8 Llanelli Radicals 27 June 2012 £27.33 HUMPHREYS Mark C6A/Mini Loughor Rovers 1 September 2008 £25 JAMES Jack M716 Trallwm 12 March 2017 £300 JAMES Simon M1&2 Bodytalk (Futsal) 7 August 2016 £80 JENKINS Alan P LLR9 Llanelli Radicals 27 June 2012 £27.33 JOHN Brandon LLR10 Llanelli Radicals 27 June 2012 £27.33 JONES Andrew J LLR12 Llanelli Radicals 27 June 2012 £27.33 KAIGAN John F150 Oystermouth 3 January 1989 £100 SDIE LEWIS Anthony G165 Llansawel 24 November 1989 £165 SDIE MAY Gary W389 Pengelli United 27 February 2002 £75 SDIE MILLER Adam LLR13 Llanelli Radicals 27 June 2012 £27.33 MORGAN Phillip L LLR14 Llanelli Radicals 27 June 2012 £27.33 MORGAN Ryad C507M The Bear 12 January 2008 £75 PHILLIPS Andrew LLR17 Llanelli Radicals 27 June 2012 £27.33 PHILLIPS Anthony C LLR18 Llanelli Radicals 27 June 2012 £27.33 REYNOLDS Richard P362 Cwmfelin Social 18 March 1997 £30 SDIE REYNOLDS Richard P365 Cwmfelin Social 18 March 1997 £75 SDIE ROBERTS Steven LLR22 Llanelli Radicals 27 June 2012 £27.33 ROGERS Nicholas S LLR23 Llanelli Radicals 27 June 2012 £27.33 SKINNER Christian LLR24 Llanelli Radicals 27 June 2012 £27.33 SIMPSON Michael H0054M West End Sports & Social 2 September 2012 £200 Hand-Rulebook 2017-18 (Part 2):Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:04 Page 21
Name Ref: Club Suspended from Fine Club
THOMAS Joshua LLR26 Llanelli Radicals 27 June 2012 £27.33 THOMAS Kristian LLR27 Llanelli Radicals 27 June 2012 £27.33 THOMAS Liam LLR28 Llanelli Radicals 27 June 2012 £27.33 TREHAR Jason W137 Morriston Olympic 12 January 2002 £50 SDIE WASHBROOKE Edward J355 Cilgerran Rovers 4 March 1992 £140 SDIE WILLIAMS Paul M362 Seaside & CAFL 2 February 2017 £60 WILLIAMS Peter J LLR30 Llanelli Radicals 27 June 2012 £27.33 WILSON David N031 Clydach G T 1 November 1995 £75 SDIE
SECRETARIES Please check lists circulated to Clubs and Players under Suspension which are ADDITIONAL to the above.
If in doubt, contact the Treasurer to confirm Status of Player. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18 (Part 2):Hand-Rulebook 08-09 07/09/2017 07:04 Page 22 Hand-Rulebook 2017-18 Covers.qxp_Hand-Rulebook 08-09 30/08/2017 07:14 Page 3
DATES FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS
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SEASON 2017-2018
30th August, 2017: Civic Centre, Swansea
4th October, 2017: Carmarthen Town AFC Club
1st November, 2017: Civic Centre, Swansea
6th December, 2017: Carmarthen Town AFC Club
7th February, 2018: Civic Centre, Swansea
7th March, 2018: Carmarthen Town AFC Club
4th April, 2018: Civic Centre, Swansea
2nd May, 2018: Carmarthen Town AFC Club
6th June, 2018: Civic Centre, Swansea
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 6th June, 2018: The Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Swansea 6.30 p.m. Hand-Rulebook 2017-18 Covers.qxp_Hand-Rulebook 08-09 30/08/2017 07:14 Page 4
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