COVERS WEST SUSSEX FOOTBALL LEAGUE HANDBOOK 2013-2014 COVERS WEST SUSSEX FOOTBALL LEAGUE 2013/2014 Established 1896–97
Patron: His Grace the Duke of Norfolk
President: Mrs. EILEEN P. LINTILL 2 Downview Road, Petworth GU28 0EU (Tel. 01798 342948)
Life Members: A. ADFIELD, Esq.; B. COMBELLACK, Esq.; Mrs. EILEEN P. LINTILL; T. W. NEWELL, Esq.; W. A. SAUNDERS, Esq.; P. WILKINS, Esq.
Vice-Presidents: E. E. ADAMS Esq A. BLEACH Esq M.B.E K. D. BRISLEY Esq M. H. BROWNING Esq P. A. COOPER Esq J. C. FORD Esq R. P. S. JACKSON Esq D. C. R. LAKE Esq K. LINTELL Esq B. MARCHANT Esq M. MAYHEW Esq C. PARKINSON Esq Ms A. ROSSITER J. D. SMYTH Esq P. K. WELLS Esq
Chairman: KEITH D. BRISLEY 23 Harsfold Road, Rustington, Littlehampton BN16 2QE (Tel. 01903 783466) Email: [email protected]
Vice-Chairman: T. GEORGE READ 9 Mulberry Court, Meadow Way, Petworth, GU28 0BT (01798 343839) Email: [email protected]
General Secretary: CHRIS BRIDGES 7 Andrews Road, Southwater, Horsham, RH13 7EU (Tel. 01403 730853 or 07771 857750 ) Email: [email protected]
Assistant General Secretary: EDDIE E. ADAMS 5 The Gables, Southwater, Horsham, RH13 9WB (Tel. 01403 731168) Email: [email protected]
Treasurer: BARRY COMBELLACK 10 Farm Avenue, Horsham RH12 2JY (Tel. 01403 262159) Email: [email protected]
Fixtures Secretary: CHRIS BRIDGES 7 Andrews Road, Southwater, Horsham, RH13 7EU (Tel. 01403 730853) Email: [email protected]
Assistant Fixtures Secretary: ALAN SIMMONDS “Boughs”, Rickman Lane, Plaistow, Billingshurst RH14 0HT (Tel. 01403 871344)
Referees’ Appointment Secretary: PAUL BARRATT 7 June Meadows, June Lane, Midhurst GU29 9ER (Tel. 01730 812806 or 07826 815368) Email [email protected]
Registration Secretary: EDDIE E. ADAMS (as above) Communications Officer: CHRIS GREGORY 39 Trotyn Croft, Aldwick Fields, Bognor Regis PO21 3TX (01243 826317 or 07746 901225) Email [email protected]
Independent Examiner: J. M. ATTFIELD HEADQUARTERS Arundel Football Club, Mill Road, Arundel BN18 9PA (01903 882548)
Elected Members of the Management Committee:
DON BARBER, 23 Pond Close, Billingshurst, West Sussex, RH14 9HY. 01403 783238 (2012) Email: [email protected]
PAM COLLINS, 8 Mill Road Terrace, Liss, Hants, GU33 7AX. 01730 300303 (2010) Email: [email protected]
DAVID HUGGETT, 14 Pound Close, Petworth, GU28 0HX. 01798 343299 (2011) Email: [email protected]
WAYNE MOURING, 17 Clappers Meadow, Loxwood Road, Alfold, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8HH. 01403 752308 (2010) Email: [email protected]
NEIL SAXTON, Paddock Farm Cottage, Balchins Close, Wisborough Green, West Sussex, RH14 0DW. H 01403 700048, M 07715 480478 (2010)
DAVE WALLER, 66 Shalbourne Crescent, Bracklesham Bay, Chichester, PO20 8RG. 01243 673847 (2010) Email: [email protected]
DEREK WATERMAN, 9 Bridle Cottage, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8LY. 01483 273884 (2011)
DAVE WRIGHTON, 54 Lyndhurst Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 6FB. 01273 730963 (2010) Email: [email protected]
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FORMATION OF DIVISIONS FOR 2012/2013 SEASON
PREMIER DIVISION (12) DIVISION THREE NORTH (11) DIVISION FIVE CENTRAL (10) BOSHAM ALFOLD RESERVES CHAPEL COWFOLD BILLINGSHURST THIRDS FERNHURST RESERVES FAYGATE UTD BORDER WANDERERS FITTLEWORTH RESERVES HENFIELD COWFOLD THIRDS PARTRIDGE GREEN RES HOLBROOK EWHURST PETWORTH RESERVES HUNSTON COMMUNITY CLUB HENFIELD THIRDS SLINFOLD RESERVES LANCING UTD HORSHAM OLYMPIC THAKEHAM VILLAGE LAVANT HORSHAM TRINITY WATERSFIELD NEWTOWN VILLA PULBOROUGH RESERVES WEST CHILTINGTON RES UPPER BEEDING T D SHIPLEY RESERVES WISBOROUGH GREEN RES WEST CHILTINGTON UPPER BEEDING RES WITTERING UTD DIVISION FIVE NORTH (11) DIVISION THREE SOUTH (11) BARNS GREEN RESERVES DIVISION ONE (12) AMBASSADORS BILLINGSHURST ATHLETIC ALFOLD ATHLETICO ARUNDEL BORDER WANDERERS RES BARNS GREEN FELPHAM COLTS CAPEL RESERVES COWFOLD RESERVES HAMMER UTD EWHURST RESERVES EAST DEAN HARTING HOLBROOK FOURTHS NEWTOWN VILLA HUNSTON CC RESERVES HORSHAM BAP & AM RES RESERVES LANCING UTD RESERVES HORSHAM CRUSADERS OCKLEY RUSTINGTON PARK RESERVES PETWORTH SENIORS HORSHAM OLYMPIC RES PREDATORS THE SPORTSMAN HORSHAM TRINITY THIRDS PULBOROUGH WHYKE UTD RUDGWICK RESERVES RUDGWICK YAPTON RESERVES SOUTHWATER DIVISION FIVE SOUTH (11) YAPTON DIVISION FOUR NORTH (12) AJAX TREES FC AMBERLEY ELMER FC DIVISION TWO NORTH (11) FAYGATE UTD THIRDS FELPHAM COLTS RES ASHINGTON ROVERS HOLBROOK THIRDS HAMMER UTD RES BILLINGSHURST RESERVES HORSHAM BAP & AM LODSWORTH RESERVES CAPEL HORSHAM CRUSADERS NELSON FC FAYGATE UTD RESERVES HORSHAM SPARROWS NEWTOWNVILLA THIRDS FOREST FC MENS FC PREDATORS RES HENFIELD RESERVES HORSHAM TRINITY RES ROGATE RESERVES HOLBROOK RESERVES NEWDIGATE RESERVES STEDHAM UTD RES NEWDIGATE OCKLEY RESERVES WHEATSHEAF PARTRIDGE GREEN PLAISTOW BOGNOR REGIS SLINFOLD ROWFANT VILLAGE WISBOROUGH GREEN SOUTHWATER RESERVES
DIVISION TWO SOUTH (10) DIVISION FOUR SOUTH (10) BOXGROVE BOSHAM RESERVES FERNHURST SPORTS BRACKLESHAM FITTLEWORTH COAL EXCHANGE LODSWORTH HARTING RESERVES NYETIMBER PIRATES LAKE ROAD RANGERS ROGATE 08 FC LAVANT RESERVES SELSEY 'A' REAL MILLAND STEDHAM UTD TANGMERE RES THE VARDAR VIP FC THE CROWN FC WITTERING UTD RES WHYKE UTD RES
3 CLUBS AND GENERAL INFORMATION
Ajax Trees FC (Green) Matt Shepherd, 30 Mill Park Road, Pagham, West Sussex, PO21 3NZ. 07715 473275. Messages: 01243 268373. Email: [email protected] Ground: West Dean Recreation Ground.
Alfold (White & Royal Blue, Reserves: Red & Blue Stripes) Wayne Mouring, 17 Clappers Meadow Alfold, Cranleigh, Surrey. GU6 8HH. 01403 752308 or 07836 553594. Messages: 01403 752707. Email: [email protected] Ground: Recreation Ground, Alfold. 01403 753132.
Ambassadors (Purple & Black Stripes) Mike Theobald, 3 Shingle Walk, East Wittering, West Sussex, PO20 8DB. 07535 599620. Messages: 07966 438500. Email: [email protected] Ground: Avisford Park, Rose Green, Bognor Regis.
FC Amberley (Lime Green) Matthew Johnson, 36 Beech Grove, Storrington, West Sussex, RH20 3NP. 07803 603411 or 01903 742001. Messages: 01903 742001. Email: [email protected] Ground: Storrington Road, Amberley, BN18 9LT.
Ashington Rovers (Blue & Red) Miss Nicola Crabb, 29 The Sands, Ashington, W Sussex, RH20 3LQ. 01903 892143 or 07771 598958. Messages: 07776 081530. Email: [email protected] Ground: Recreation Ground, Church Lane, Ashington.
Athletico Arundel FC (Red/White) Peter Wilson, 5 Pearson Road, Arundel, BN18 9HP. 01903 883997 or 07831 239112. Messages: 07778 783294. Email: [email protected] Ground Mill Road. Arundel. 01903 882548
Barns Green (Green/Yellow, Reserves: Green/White) Peter Walker, 38 Shottermill, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 5HJ. 07834 421033. Messages: 07745 134613. Email: [email protected] Ground: Village Playing Field, Barns Green. 01403 730473
Billingshurst 2nd & 3rd (Red/Black) – Charter Standard Club Jan Tilley, 16 Daux Avenue, Billingshurst, RH14 9SZ. 01403 783614 or 07834 786750. Messages: 07976 971038. Email: [email protected] Ground. Jubilee Fields, Billingshurst, RH14 9HZ. 01403 786445
Billingshurst Athletic (Red) Harry Burgess, Sunrise ,Coneyhurst, West Sussex, RH14 9DQ. 01403 780507. Messages: 07821 510307. Email: [email protected] Ground: Horsham Park.
4 Border Wanderers (Red, Reserves: Purple/White) Andy Baller, 7 Malmstone Avenue, Merstham, Surrey, RH1 3ND. 01737 645456 or 07840 577816. Messages: 07845 716413. Email: [email protected] Ground: Horley Anderson Centre, Thornton Close, Court Lodge, Horley, RH6 8RJ.
Bosham (Red) Alan Price, Flat 2, Verica Court, 36 Salthill Road, Fishbourne, PO19 3PZ. 01243 790513 or 07832 239826. Messages: 01243 699078. Email: [email protected] Ground: Walton Lane, Bosham, W Sussex, PO10 8QF.
Boxgrove (Blue & White) Dave Bolland, 12 Sudley Gardens, Bognor Regis, PO21 1HY. 07828 435566 or 01243 822438. Messages: 07920 426884. Email: [email protected] Ground: St Mary’s Road, Boxgrove.
Bracklesham (Yellow & Blue) Jane White, The Locker, Nab Walk, East Wittering, West Sussex, PO20 8DH. 01243 670019 or 07770 570968. Messages: 07764 955876. Email: [email protected] Ground: Beech Avenue, Bracklesham Bay, PO20 8HU.
Capel (Yellow, 2nd XI: Green/White) Penny Gregg, 16 Walford Road, North Holmwood, Surrey, RH5 4JA. 07706 359987. Messages: 01306 711080. Email: [email protected] Ground: 1st XI - Beare Green Sports Field, Beare Green, Surrey. Reserves - Capel Recreation Ground, The Street, Capel, Surrey.
Chapel (Blue/Black) Ray Cooper, 5 Luffs Meadow, Northchapel, West Sussex, GU28 9HN. 01428 707596 or 07776 252169. Email: [email protected] Ground: Northchapel Village Green.
Coal Exchange (White) James Laycock, 13 Racton Road, Emsworth, Hants, PO10 7SY. 07818 551216. Messages: 07891 887915. E-mail: [email protected] Ground: The Pavilion, Horndean Road, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 7PT
Cowfold (Blue) Sue Parsons, 4 Thornden, Cowfold, West Sussex, RH13 8AF. 01403 865240 or 07717 574704. Messages: 07727 211402. Email:. [email protected] Ground: Bolney Road, Cowfold. 3rd Team: Horsham Park.
East Dean (Tangerine) Philip A. Cooper, 1 Park Farm Cottages, Racton, Chichester, PO18 9DP. 01243 374278 or 07770 857064. Work 01243 792425. Messages: 01243 811291. Email: [email protected] Ground: Gasson Meadow, East Dean.
5 Elmer FC (formerly Regis Veterans) (Red) Samantha Davis, 93 Flansham Park, Felpham, West Sussex, PO22 6RB. 01243 855109. Messages: 07519 099091 Email: [email protected] Ground: Westmeads Recreation Ground, Trinity Way, Bognor Regis. Ewhurst FC (Red/Black Stripes, Reserves: Orange) Melvin Berry, 63 Faraday Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1EV. 07877 001696. Messages: 07799 627660. Email: [email protected] Ground: Broomers Lane, Ewhurst, GU6 7RD. Faygate United (Yellow/Black) – Charter Standard Club Michael J. Baxter. ‘Oakbridge’, Faygate Lane, Faygate, Horsham, RH12 4SJ. 01293 851261 or 07785 231812. Messages: 07778 299922. Email: [email protected] Ground: Faygate Playing Fields, Park Road, Faygate, RH12 4SG. Felpham Colts Men FC (Yellow) – Charter Standard Club Mike Blythman, 38 Murina Avenue, Bognor Regis, PO21 2DB. 01243 830651 or 07973 800840. Messages: 01243 860365. Email: [email protected] Ground: Summerley Lane, Felpham. Fernhurst Sports (Green & White) Trevor Ford, 32 Bridgefield Close, Holmbush, Midhurst, W Sussex, GU29 9EJ. 01730 814418 or 07767 654527. Messages: 07736 030971. Email: [email protected] Ground: Fernhurst Recreation Ground, Church Road, Fernhurst. Fittleworth (Green & White) Lesley Fox, 32 Greatpin Croft, Fittleworth, Pulborough, RH20 1HY. 01798 865687 or 07724 817602. Messages: 01798 865489. Email: [email protected] Ground: Recreation Ground, Fittleworth. 01798 865781 eves & matchdays. Forest FC (Orange) Peter Farley, 7 Spinney Close, Horsham, W Sussex, RH12 4PL. 01403 266854 or 07850 041243. Messages: 01403 710159. Email: [email protected] Ground: Spooners Road, Horsham. 01403 210223. Hammer Utd (Blue & Yellow, Reserves: Blue) Rosemary Woods, 35 Trout Road, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 1RD. 01428 652775 or 07796 904028. Messages: 07951 120294. Email: [email protected] Ground Hammer Lane Hammer Haslemere, GU27 1QD. Harting (Blue, Reserves: Yellow) David Deakin, 2 Bellamy Mews, 59 Station Road, Petersfield, Hants GU32 3ES. 01730 260323 or 07838 747392. Messages: 07887 586833. Email: [email protected] Ground: War Memorial Playing Fields, South Harting, Petersfield. Hants.
Henfield (Black & White Stripes). Christina Cheyne, The Bell Inn, High Street, Henfield, BN5 9HN. 07590 397938. Messages: 07941 305213. Email: [email protected] Ground: 1st Team - Henfield Sports Centre, Northcroft, Henfield. 2nd & 3rd Teams - Henfield Common. 01273 492990.
6 Holbrook (Blue & Gold, 2nd, 3rd and 4th: Yellow) Mrs Julie Campbell, 3 Kestrel Close, Horsham, RH12 5WD. 07719 037726. Messages: 01403 266990. Email: [email protected] Ground: Holbrook Club, North Heath Lane, Horsham. 01403 751150.
Horsham Baptists & Ambassadors FC (White) Andrew Hall, 23B Richmond Road, Horsham, RH12 2EG. 01403 217113 or 07764 536958. Work 01403 756506. Messages: 07948 438144. Email: [email protected] Ground: Bennetts Field, Brighton Road, Horsham.
Horsham Crusaders (White) Paul Scott, 7 The Hordens, Barns Green, West Sussex, RH13 0PH. 07533 336165 or 01403 732911. Messages: 07803 422405. Email: [email protected] Ground: Dutchells Copse 2, Robert Way, Horsham.
Horsham Olympic (1st: Green, 2nd: Red) Stephen Underhill, 37 Granary Way, Horsham, RH12 1LA. 07749 738085 or 01403 273821. Messagaes 07905 542821. Email: [email protected] Ground: Dutchells Copse 1, Robert Way, Horsham.
Horsham Sparrows FC (Blue/White Stripes) Simon King, 12 Orchard Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH15 5NF. 07544 683677. Email: [email protected] Ground: Horsham Park.
Horsham Trinity (Green) – Charter Standard Club Brian Knight, 9 Sycamore Avenue, Roffey, Horsham, RH12 4TP. 01403 256046 or 07814 323263. Messages: 07885 439574. Email: [email protected] Ground: Victory Road Recreation Ground, Victory Road, Horsham. 3rd Team: Horsham Park.
Hunston Community Club (White) Richard Netley, 51 St Leodegars Way, Hunston, Chichester, P20 1PE. 01243 786073 or 07816 494562. Work 023 9253 9348. Messages: 07880 540834. Email: [email protected] Ground: Hunston Recreation Ground, Selsey Road, Hunston. 01243 779855.
Lancing United (Green & White) Nicholas Barter, 84 North Farm Road, Lancing, BN15 9BU. 01903 750422 or 07977 415058. Email: [email protected] Ground: Croshaw Ground, Boundstone Lane, Lancing.
Lake Road Rangers (Blue) Jake Taylor, 15 New Park Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 7XH. 07752 253585. Messages: 07561 105823. Email: [email protected] Ground: Sherborne Road, Chichester.
7 Lavant (Yellow) Steve Massey, 51 Stoneacre Close, Bognor Regis, PO22 9QW. 07795 431952. Messages: 01243 780178. Email: [email protected] Ground: 1st - Lavant Village Hall, Lavant. 2nd - Raugmere Park, Lavant .
Lodsworth (Yellow, Reserves: Blue/Yellow) Graham Souter, 112 The Causeway, Petersfield, Hants, GU31 4LL. 07912 516322. Messages: 07960 252958. E-mail; [email protected] Ground: Lodsworth Recreation Ground, Lodsworth.
Newdigate (Green) Simon Haigh, 1 Winfield Grove, Newdigate, Surrey, RH5 5AZ. 01306 631726 or 07748 918261. Messages: 07557 237629. Email: [email protected] Ground: Brocus Field, Kingsland, Newdigate. 01306 631391.
Newtown Villa (Blue, Reserves: Claret, 3rd: Black & Red) Mel Davies, Flat 20, Clock Walk, High Street, Bognor Regis, P021 1SQ. 01243 862322 or 07786 071533. Messages: 01243 824458. Email: [email protected] Ground: 1st & Res - Jubilee Playing Field, Chalcroft Lane, Bognor Regis. 3rd - King George Field, Felpham.
Nyetimber Pirates (Red) Charlie Welling, 52 Barrack Lane, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 4DD. 07792 262802. Messages: 01243 824458. Email: [email protected] Ground: Avisford Park, Bognor Regis – S1
Ockley (Gold Res Black/White) Paul Churchouse, 11 Carterdale Cottages, Capel, Surrey, RH5 5ES. 01306 710081 or 07821 313532. Messages: 07929 632894. Email: [email protected] Ground: The Village Green, Stane Street, Ockley. 01306 627747.
Partridge Green (Green) – Charter Standard Club Keith Miller, South Winds, Church Road, Partridge Green, RH13 8JS. 07786 911939. Messages: 07779 419219. Email: [email protected] Ground: King George V Playing Field, High Street, Partridge Green.
Petworth (Red & Black) Quinn Murray, 7 Linden Court, Park Rise, Petworth, W Sussex, GU28 0LN. 01798 344562 or 07714 165173. Messages: 07837 205456. Email: [email protected] Ground: Petworth Park, Midhurst Road, Petworth. 01798 343743.
Plaistow (Blue & White Stripes) Alan Simmonds, “Boughs”, Rickmans Lane, Plaistow, W Sussex, RH14 0NT. 01403 871344. Messages: 01403 871169 or 07572 110068. Email: [email protected] Ground: Foxfield, Plaistow.
8 Predators (White) – Charter Standard Club Sean Walker, Flat 5, Huron Court, Gravitts Lane, Bognor Regis, PO21 5LT. 07703 659358. Messages: 07743 700338. Email: [email protected] Ground: Chichester University Longbrook Pavillion, Hook Lane, Bognor Regis, W Sussex, PO22 8AR.
Pulborough (Red) Natalie Smillie, 11 Collingwood, Pulborough, W Sussex, RH20 2JE . 07786 373507. Messages: 01798 813636. Email: [email protected] Ground: Recreation Ground, Rectory Lane, Pulborough (01798 873020).
Real Milland (White) Andy Walker, 15 Orwell Road, Petersfield, Hants, GU31 4LQ. 07833 923426. Messages: 07876 472023. Email: [email protected] Ground: Milland Sports Ground, Milland.
Rogate 08 FC (Red & Black) Colin Ranger, 60 Parsonnage Estate, Rogate, GU31 5HL. 01730 818218 or 07518 702103. Messages: 01730 821333. Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Ground: North Street, Rogate.
Rowfant Village (Gold/Navy Hoops) Lee Darvill, 16 Harting Court, Bewbush, Crawley, RH11 8UD. 01293 401591 or 07557 381094. Messages: 07929 416761. Email: [email protected] Ground: Rusper Playing Field, Rusper.
Rudgwick (Red/Navy, Reserves: Blue/Black) – Charter Standard Club Sandra Holder, 10 Bowes Close, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 5SZ. 01403 271105. Messages: 07709 767705. Email: [email protected] Ground: King George V Playing Fields, Bucks Green (on A281).
Rustington Park Seniors (Blue) Natasha Coomber, 6 Longback Cottages, Arundel Road, Angmering . 07774 589413. Messages: 07921 360172. Email: [email protected] Ground: Decoy Drive, Angmering, BN16 4DN.
Selsey A (Blue) Gen Sec: Gordon Weller, 2 Beacon Drive, Selsey, W Sussex, PO20 0TW. 07852 954042. Messages: 07867 508223. Email: [email protected] Ground: Manhood CC, School Lane, Selsey, West Sussex. Slinfold (Red & Black) Mr Tim Shields, 17 Heath Close, Broadbridge Heath, Horsham, RH12 3NJ. 07528 332299 or 01403 452001. Messages: 07811 600417. Email: [email protected] Ground: Cherry Tree Farm, Hayes Lane, Slinfold.
9 Southwater (Red & Black Stripes) Fix Sec: Laura Osborne, 27 Blakes Farm Road, Southwater, RH13 9GH. 07843 056585 or 01403 731770. Email; [email protected] Gen Sec: Dave Hutchins, 110 College Road, Southwater, W Sx RH13 9DE 01403 730927 or 07789 81967. Email: [email protected] Ground: 1st and Res - Leisure Centre, Pevensey Road, Southwater. 3rd - Church Lane, Southwater. 01403 730345.
Stedham United (Claret, Reserves: Blue) Sue Yates, 38 Common View, Stedham, West Sussex, GU29 0NX. 01730 814696 or 07925 323855. Messages: 01730 813206. Email: [email protected] Ground: Recreation Ground, Stedham, Nr. Midhurst. 01730 813458.
Tangmere (Orange) Tony Puttick, 122 Churchwood Drive, Tangmere, West Sussex, PO20 2GB. 07415 306940. Messages: 07787 500634. Email: [email protected] Ground: Tangmere Recreation Ground, Malcolm Road, Tangmere.
T.D. Shipley Res (Red) Colin Martin, 5 Glenview Close, Northgate, Crawley, RH10 8AS. 01293 279927 or 07514 260013. Messages: 01293 403277. Email: [email protected] Ground: Dragons Green, Shipley, on A272.
Thakeham Village FC (Red/White Stripes) Richard Plant, 106 Depot Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 5HP. 07773 231480. Messages: 07906 469325. Email: [email protected] Ground: Horsham Park
The Crown FC (Orange) Stuart Free, 71 Watersmead Drive, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 6GH. 07917 727391. Messages: 07548 109489. Email: [email protected] Ground: Southfields, Littlehampton.
The Nelson FC (Red) Daniel Lawrence, 61 Highdown Drive, Littlehampton, W Sussex, BN17 6HR. 07872 472088. Messages: 07738 022874. Email: [email protected] Ground: Southfields Rec.
The Sportsman (Blue/Black Stripes) Chris Gregory, 39 Trotyn Croft, Aldwick Fields, Bognor Regis, PO21 3TX. 01243 826317 or 07746 901225. Messages: 07930 911857. Email: [email protected] Ground: Southfields, Littlehampton P2
Upper Beeding (Yellow) – Charter Standard Club Ron Patmore, 44 Saltings Way, Upper Beeding, West Sussex, BN44 3JH. 01903 816331 or 07926 091690. Email: [email protected] Ground: Memorial Playing Field, High Street, Upper Beeding.
10 Vardar V.I.P. FC (Blue) Emma Boltwood, 31 Horsham Road West, Littlehampton, BN17 6DJ. 07402 181199 or 01903 713298. Messages: 07737 522741. Email: [email protected] Ground: Southfields Road, Littlehampton.
Watersfield (Blue). Bob Carroll, 69 Greatpin Croft, Fittleworth, Pulborough, RH20 1HZ. 01798 865273. Messages: 07966 494820. Email: [email protected] Ground: The Alban Head Playing Field, Sandy Lane, Watersfield.
West Chiltington (Red, Reserves: Blue) Ian France, Linndale, 15 Crossways Park, West Chiltington, RH20 2QZ. 01798 812449 or 07779 353993. Messages: 01798 813564. Email: [email protected] Ground: Recreation Ground, Mill Lane, West Chiltington.
Wheatsheaf BRFC (Red) Darren Holden, 4 Valentines Gardens, Rose Green, Bognor Regis, PO21 4JE. 07862 296942 or 01243 267804. Messages: 07967 135823. Email: [email protected] Ground: Pitch 3 Avisford Park, Pryors Lane, Rose Green, Bognor Regis.
Whyke Utd (Orange, Reserves: Navy Blue) Martin Tucker, 26 Norden Way, Havant, Hants, PO9 4AF. 02392 476831 or 07903 339629. Messages: 01243 790697 or 07768 454257. Email: [email protected] Ground: Florence Road Park, Chichester, PO19 7QU.
Wisborough Green (Green/White) Sasha Medhurst, Cricketers Arms, Durbans Road, Wisborough Green, West Sussex, RH14 0DG. 01403 700369 or 07540 641871. Messages: 07798 663660. Email: [email protected] Ground: The Village Green, Wisborough Green. 01403 700474.
Wittering United (Red) Lynn Waller, 66 Shalbourne Crescent, Bracklesham Bay, W Sussex, PO20 8RG. 01243 673847 or 07751 326020. Messages: 07526 505332. Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Ground: Sports Field, Rockwood Road, West Wittering.
Yapton (Blue & Black, Reserves: Red & Black) Beryl Goss, 24 Carlton Avenue, Bognor Regis, PO21 3LR. 01243 264390 or 07714 333065. Messages: 07877 605523. Email. [email protected] Ground: Eastergate Memorial Ground, Eastergate, PO20 3RP.
11 COVERS WEST SUSSEX FOOTBALL LEAGUE (Established 1896–97)
NOMENCLATURE AND CONSTITUTION 1. (A) The Competition shall be designated the West Sussex Football League and shall be known as Covers West Sussex Football League and shall consist of not more than ninety (90) Clubs approved by the sanctioning authority.
(B) All such Member Clubs must be affiliated to an affiliated County Football Association and their names and particulars shall be returned annually by the appointed date on the Form D to the Sussex County Football Association Ltd. The area covered by the Competition Membership shall be the County of West Sussex and adjacent borders of the Counties of Hampshire and Surrey.
The Competition shall apply annually for sanction to the Sussex County Football Association Ltd and the constituent teams of Member Clubs may be grouped in divisions not exceeding 15 in number.
(C) Inclusivity and Non-discrimination
(i) This Competition and each Member Club must be committed to promoting inclusivity and to eliminating all forms of discrimination.
(ii) This Competition and each Member Club does not and must not [by its rules or regulations or] in any manner whatsoever unlawfully discriminate against any person within the meaning and scope of the Equality Act 2010 or any law, enactment, order or regulation relating to discrimination (whether by age, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital status, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion or belief, ability or disability or otherwise).
(iii) This Competition and each Member Club must make every effort to promote equality by treating people fairly and with respect, by recognising that in- equalities may exist, by taking steps to address them and by providing access and opportunities for all members of the community, irrespective of age, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital status, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion or belief, ability or disability or otherwise.
(iv) Any alleged breach of the Equality Act 2010 legislation must be referred to the appropriate sanctioning Association for investigation.
(D) Standard Rule not applicable to this competition
(E) This Competition and its Clubs shall support the FA’s Respect programme. As such it recognises that everyone in football has a collective responsibility to create a fair, safe and enjoyable environment in which the game can take place. A Respect League values the contribution of match officials, players and spectators and ensures that they are treated with courtesy and fairness by opposing players, club officials and spectators. The Competition and its Clubs will seek to play fixtures in a fair, competitive but not antagonistic environment.
(F) Member Clubs shall not enter any of their teams playing in the Competition in any other Competitions (with the exception of F.A. and County F.A. Competitions) except with the written consent of the Management Committee of the Competition.
12 (G) At the Annual General Meeting or a Special General Meeting called for the purpose, a majority of the delegates present shall have power to decide or adjust the compilation of the divisions at their discretion. When necessary this Rule shall take precedence over Rule 12.
(H) This Competition shall only permit one team from a Club to participate in the same division unless there is no viable alternative because of logistical issues and/or reasons linked to participation and geographical boundaries. This Competition will obtain the prior approval of the sanctioning Association in the event of a division comprising of more than one team from the same Club. This Competition will ensure that, where permission is given, teams from a Club operating in the same division are run as separate entities with no interchange of players other than via transfers of registration in accordance with Competition Rules.
ENTRY FEE, SUBSCRIPTION AND DEPOSIT 2. (A) Applications by Clubs for admission to this Competition must be made in writing to the General Secretary by not later than 15th May in each year and must be accompanied by an Entry Fee of £20.00 per team which shall be returned in the event of non-election.
At the discretion of a majority of the accredited voting members present, applications,, of which due notice has been given, may be received at the Annual General Meeting or a Special General Meeting. The Entry Fee shall apply.
When Rule (12B) is applied or a team seeks a transfer or is compulsorily transferred to another division no Entry Fee shall be payable.
Applications for additional teams for admission to the Competition must be made in writing to the General Secretary by not later than 15th May in each year.
(B) The Annual Subscription shall be £35.00 per team payable on or before 1st September in each year.
(C) Each Club shall within fourteen days of election pay a Deposit of £50 which shall be returnable to the Club on leaving the Competition providing they have fulfilled their fixtures and complied with all orders of the Management Committee. (D) A Club shall not participate in this Competition until the Entry Fee, Annual Subscription and Deposit have been paid.
(E) Clubs must advise annually to the General Secretary in writing by 1st August of its County Football Association affiliation number for the forthcoming season, failing which they shall be fined £12.00 . Clubs must advise the General Secretary in writing, or on the prescribed form, of details of its Headquarters, Officers and any other information required by the Competition.
OFFICERS 3. The Officers of the Competition shall be determined by the Annual General Meeting and elected thereat. (N.B. the Qualified Accountants must not be Officers.)
MANAGEMENT, NOMINATION AND ELECTION 4. (A) The Competition shall be governed in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of The Football Association by a Management Committee comprised of the Officers, Life Members and not more than twenty (20) members who shall be elected for a period of two (2) years at the Annual
13 General Meeting and of whom half shall retire annually. All participants shall abide by The Football Association Regulations for Safeguarding Children as determined by The Association from time to time.
(B) Retiring Officers shall be eligible to become candidates for re-election without nomination. All other candidates for election as Officers or Members of the Management Committee shall be nominated to the General Secretary in writing, signed by the Secretaries of two (2) Member Clubs, by not later than 15th June in any year. Names of the candidates for election shall be circulated with the notice of the Annual General Meeting. In the event of there being no nomination in accordance with the foregoing for any office, nominations may be received at the Annual General Meeting.
Life Members, up to a maximum of six (6) in number at any time, shall be nominated by the Management Committee and elected at an Annual General Meeting.
(C) The Management Committee shall meet at least quarterly.
On receiving a requisition signed by two-thirds of the Members of the Management Committee the General Secretary shall convene a meeting of the full Committee.
(D) Except where otherwise mentioned, all communications shall be addressed to the General Secretary who shall conduct the correspondence of the Competition and keep a record of its proceedings.
(E) All communications received from Clubs must be conducted through their Club Secretary or nominated Deputy (except for payment of monies).
(F) All clubs must have an e-mail address to receive Competition Correspondence in addition to a postal address, a telephone number and an emergency / contact telephone number.
POWERS OF MANAGEMENT 5. (A) The Management Committee shall appoint Standing Committees as listed below and may appoint Sub-Committees and delegate such of their powers as they may deem necessary. The decisions of all sub-committees shall be reported to the Management Committee for ratification. The Management Committee shall have power to deal only with matters within the Competition and not for any matters of misconduct that are under the jurisdiction of the Football Association or affiliated Association.
All reports of Standing Committees, Sub-Committees or Special Assignments should be reported to the Management Committee in writing. Except in cases where the Management Committee has delegated its powers, such reports shall be subject to ratification. In the event of all or any part of a Committee’s report being objected to, such whole or part shall be referred back to the Committee, amended or deleted at the discretion of the Management Committee.
The following shall be Standing Committees and shall be comprised of Members appointed annually by a Selection Committee consisting of the Officers together with three (3) elected Management Committee Members nominated by the Management Committee. This Committee shall also incorporate the Ticket Committee and make the season’s Cup Draws. 14 (i) Finance and General Purposes and Rules To consist of the Officers and not more than ten (10) elected Members. To be the Senior Committee of the Competition, deal with all matters relating to Finance, Rules and General Administration, together with such matters as may be referred back to it by the Management Committee. (ii) Competitions To consist of the Officers and not more than ten (10) elected Members. To deal with all matters relating to Competitions, Cups, Grounds, Registrations and Referees, with full powers to take any action deemed necessary under the Rules of the Competition. (iii) Intermediate and Junior Match To consist of not more than five (5) elected Members together with the Registration Secretary and a Representative Match Secretary. To appoint Team Managers – not necessarily members of the Management Committee – who, together with the Committee, shall be responsible for all matters appertaining to Representative Matches, except where it falls within the jurisdiction of the General Secretary.
Where an elected Member of the Management Committee has not been allocated to a Standing Committee, the Member may attend any such Committee meeting. However, such Member may take part in any debate but not vote on same except at any Management Committee Meeting.
Should any member of a Standing Committee fail to attend three consecutive meetings, except on account of illness or other reasonable excuse, the matter shall be reported to the Management Committee.
Each Standing Committee shall appoint its own Chairman, Vice-Chairman and (where applicable) Secretary, deal with all matters appertaining to that Committee and meet regularly to conduct its business.
(B) Subject to the permission of the Sussex County Football Association Ltd having been obtained, the Management Committee may order a match or matches to be played each season, the proceeds to be devoted to the funds of the Competition and, if necessary, may call upon each Club (including any Club which may have withdrawn during the season) to contribute equally such sums as may be necessary to meet any deficiency at the end of the season (See Rule 6(E)).
(C) (Each Member of the Management Committee shall have the right to attend and vote at all Management Committee Meetings and have one vote thereat, but no Member shall be allowed to vote on any matters directly appertaining to such Member or to the Club so represented or where there may be a conflict of interest. (This shall apply to the procedure of any sub-committee).
In the event of the voting being equal, on any matter, the Chairman shall have a second or casting vote.
(D) The Management Committee shall have powers to apply, act upon and enforce the Rules of the Competition and shall also have jurisdiction over all matters affecting the Competition, including any not provided for in the Rules.
With the exception of Rules 5(I), 6(H), 11 and 19, for all breaches of a Rule a formal written charge must be issued. The respondent shall be given seven days from the date of notice to reply to the charge and given the opportunity to:-
15 (i) Accept or deny the charge (ii) Submit in writing a case of mitigation, or (iii) Put their case before the Management Committee All breaches of the Laws of the Game, Rules and Regulations of The Football Association shall be dealt with in accordance with F.A. Rules by the appropriate Association. With the exception of Clubs playing at Step 7 of the Football Pyramid and the FA Women’s Premier League, the maximum fine permitted for any breach of a Competition rule is £250 and, when setting any fine, the Competition must ensure that the penalty is proportional to the offence, taking into account any mitigating circumstances.
(E) All decisions of the Management Committee shall be binding subject to the right of appeal in accordance with Rule 16. Decisions of the Management Committee must be notified to those concerned within 14 days.
(F) Eight (8) Members of the Management Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business of the Management Committee and three (3) Members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any Standing Committee or Sub-Committee of the Competition.
(G) The Management Committee, as it may deem necessary, shall have power to fill in an acting capacity, any vacancies that may occur amongst their number. Should any Member of the Management Committee fail to attend three (3) consecutive meetings, the General Secretary shall write to the Management Committee Member requesting the reasons for such non-attendance. Should these not be on account of illness or other reasonable excuse, the Member’s seat shall be declared vacant.
(H) A Club having failed to comply with an order or instruction of the Management Committee, or failing to satisfactorily attend to the business and/or the correspondence of the Competition, shall be liable to be fined or otherwise penalised at the discretion of the Management Committee.
(I) All fines and charges shall be paid within 14 days of the date of posting of the written notification. Any Club failing to do so will be fined a maximum of £50. Further failure to pay the fine including the additional sum within 14 days will result in fixtures being withdrawn until such time as the outstanding payments are settled. The payment of fees, fines, and other monies to the Competition shall be made direct to the Treasurer. All cheques, postal orders etc, to be made payable to “The West Sussex Football League” and not to any individual.
(J) A Member of the Management Committee appointed by the Competition to attend a meeting or match may have any expenses incurred refunded by the Competition.
(K) The Management Committee shall have power to fill any vacancy that may occur in the membership of the Competition between the Annual General or Special General Meeting called to decide the constitution and the commencement of the Competition season. 16 (L, M & N) Not applicable to this competition.
(O) The business of the Competition as determined by the Management Committee may be transacted by electronic mail or facsimile.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 6. (A) The Annual General Meeting shall be held not later than the third Friday in July in each year. At this meeting the following business shall be transacted provided that at least twenty (20) Members are present and entitled to vote:- (i) To receive and confirm the Minutes of the preceding Annual General Meeting and any Special General Meeting(s) held since the last Annual General Meeting. (ii) To consider any business arising therefrom. (iii) To receive and adopt the Annual Report, Balance Sheet and Statement of Accounts. (iv) Election of Clubs to fill vacancies (as recommended by the Management Committee). (v) Formation of Divisions for ensuing season (as recommended by the Management Committee). (vi) Election of Patron, Officers and Management Committee. (vii) Appointment of Independent Examiner. (viii) Alteration to Rules, if any (of which notice has been given). (ix) Fix the date for the commencement of the season and kick off times applicable to the competition. (x) Other business of which due notice shall have been given and accepted as being relevant to an Annual General Meeting.
(B) A copy of the Balance Sheet and Statement of Accounts, duly verified by a qualified Accountant, and Agenda shall be forwarded to each Club and to the Sussex County Football Association at least fourteen (14) days prior to the Meeting.
(C) A signed copy of the Balance Sheet and Statement of Accounts, duly verified by a qualified Accountant, shall be sent to the Sussex County Football Association Ltd by September 30th following its adoption by the Annual General Meeting.
(D) Each Member Club shall be empowered to send two delegates to an Annual General Meeting. Each Club shall be entitled to one vote only. Fourteen days’ notice shall be given of any Meeting.
(E) Clubs who have withdrawn their Membership of the Competition during the season being concluded or who are not continuing Membership, shall be entitled to attend but shall vote only on matters relating to the season being concluded. This provision will not apply to clubs expelled in Accordance with Rule 17.
(F) All voting shall be conducted by a show of voting cards unless a ballot be demanded by at least twenty (20) of the delegates qualified to vote, except as provided for in Rule 17(B), or the Chairman of the Meeting so decides.
(G) No individual shall be entitled to vote on behalf of more than one Member Club.
17 (H) Any new or continuing Member Club failing to be represented at the Annual General Meeting without satisfactory reason being given shall be fined £12.00 .
(I) Officers and Management Committee Members shall be entitled to attend and vote at an Annual General Meeting.
AGREEMENT TO BE SIGNED 7. The Chairman and the Secretary of each Club shall complete and sign the following Agreement which shall be deposited with the Competition together with the Application for Membership for the coming season, or upon indicating the Club intends to compete
“We (name in block letters) ______of
(address in block letters) ______
______(Chairman)
and (name in block letters)______of
(address in block letters) ______
______(Secretary)
of the ______Football Club
have been provided with a copy of the Rules and Regulations of the West Sussex Football League Competition and do hereby agree for and on behalf of the said Club, if elected or accepted into Membership, to conform to these Rules and Regulations and any amendments thereto, for which notice will have been given, and to accept, abide by and implement the decisions of the Management Committee of the Competition, subject to the right of appeal in accordance with Rule 16.
Any alteration of the Chairman and/or Secretary, including change of address, must be notified to the County Football Association to which the Club is affiliated and to the General Secretary of the Competition
Signed: ______(Chairman)
Signed: ______(Secretary)
Date: ______
From time to time a new Agreement will be required especially when there have been alterations to Rules or as required by the General Secretary.
Any Club failing to comply with the provisions of this Rule shall be fined £12.00.
QUALIFICATION OF PLAYERS 8. (A) (i) Contract players, as defined in Football Association Rules, are not permitted in this Competition with the exception of those Players who are registered under Contract with the same Club who have a team operating at Steps 1 to 6 of the National League System. 18 (ii) Not applicable.
(iii) While serving in any branch of Her Majesty’s Regular Forces, a player must first obtain the consent of his Association Secretary before signing a registration form to play for a Club.
(B) A registered playing Member of a Club is one who, being in all other respects eligible, has:- Signed a fully and correctly completed Competition registration form in ink, countersigned by an Officer of the Club, and who has been registered with the Registrations Secretary at least five (5) days before the first Saturday of the season or for subsequent registrations during the season, at least 2 days prior to playing and whose completed registration counterfoil has been received by the Club or verbal/email confirmation of the registration has been obtained from the Registrations Secretary prior to playing.
Registration forms may also be submitted to the (Registration) Secretary by facsimile machine or electronic mail prior to the player playing. The original document must be forwarded by post within three days of the match to the appropriate Officer.
(C) Any player who has played more than eight times during the current season in any Senior Status League or Cup Competition, excluding recognised Sunday football, shall be regarded as a Senior player. Any player not already a Senior player who has played more than five times during the current season in the Intermediate Status Divisions of this or any other Intermediate Status Competition, excluding recognised Sunday football, shall be regarded as an Intermediate player.
A player who has not played in more than five (5) Senior or Intermediate Status games during the current season shall be regarded as a Junior player and shall be eligible to play for his Club in any Division of the Competition. For the purpose of this Competition a Senior Competition is a Saturday Competition approved by the Sussex County Football Association Ltd as Senior Status. Similarly, an Intermediate Competition is a Saturday Competition approved by the Sussex County Football Association Ltd as Intermediate Status.
(D) A player having taken part in matches for any Club affiliated to any County Football Association shall not be allowed to join, be transferred to, or sign for a Club in the Competition without first proving to the officials of the intended Club that the player has discharged all reasonable financial liabilities to the previous Club or Clubs, and a Club official may not accept such player’s signature without first ascertaining whether such claims have been discharged to the satisfaction of the Club, or Clubs, for which the player last played.
(E) Registration forms shall be obtained from the Registrations Secretary on prepayment of £1.00 per form. A stamped and addressed envelope must accompany applications for registration forms for the return of the registration forms. Any Club failing to provide a stamped and addressed envelope shall be fined £12.00 .
(F) The Management Committee shall decide all registration disputes. In the event of a player signing a registration form or having a registration submitted for more than one Club, priority of registration shall decide for which Club the player shall be registered. The Registrations Secretary shall notify the Club last applying to register the player of the fact of the previous registration.
19 (G) It shall be a breach of Rule for a player to:- (i) Play for more than one Club in the Competition without first being transferred. (ii) Having signed for one Club in the Competition, sign for another Club in the Competition in that season except for the purpose of a transfer (iii) Submit a signed registration form for registration that the player had wilfully neglected to accurately or fully complete (H) (i) The Management Committee shall have power to accept the registration of any player subject to the provisions of clauses (ii) and (iii) below. (ii) The Management Committee shall have power to refuse, cancel or suspend the registration of any player or may fine any player, at their discretion, who has been charged and found guilty of registration irregularities. (Subject to Rule 16). (iii) The Management Committee shall have power to make application to refuse or cancel the registration of any player charged and found guilty of undesirable conduct (Subject to Rule 16) subject to the right of appeal to the FA or the relevant County Football Association. Undesirable conduct shall mean an incident of repeated proven misconduct, which may deter a participant from being involved in this Competition. Application should be made to the parent County of the Club the player is registered or intending to be registered with. (iv) For a player who has previously had a registration removed in accordance with clause (iii) but has a registration accepted at the expiry of exclusion will be considered to be under a probationary period of 12 months. Whilst under a probationary period, should the player commit a further act of proven misconduct under the jurisdiction of the Competition, (excluding standard dismissals), the Competition would be empowered to consider a further charge of bringing the Competition into disrepute. (v) A Club Official or Registered player charged and found guilty by their respective sanctioning authority (County Football Association) of an offence contrary to the Football Association Social Networking Policy, specifically: Comments which are improper, bring the game or the Competition into disrepute; or are threatening, abusive, indecent or insulting; or include a reference to a person’s ethnic origin, race, nationality, faith, gender, sexual orientation or disability may be subject to further action by the Competition. In the case of a club official the Competition may deny the right of that person to act as a club official within this competition. In the case of a registered player the Competition shall have the right to make application to the relevant sanctioning authority to refuse or cancel the Registration of said player. Subject to the right of appeal as per Rule 16 (Note: Action under Clause (iii) shall not be taken against a player for misconduct until the matter has been dealt with by the appropriate Association, and then only in cases of the player bringing the Competition into disrepute and will in any case be subject to an Appeal to the Football Association. All decisions must include the period of restriction. For the purpose of this Rule, bringing the competition into disrepute can only be considered where the player has received in excess of 112 days’ suspension, or 10 matches in match based discipline, in a period of two years or less from the date of the first offence for any team playing in this Competition). 20 (I) Subject to The FA Rule C2(a) Rules dealing with players without a written contract when a player desires a transfer, the Club the player wishes to transfer to shall submit a transfer form to the Registrations Secretary accompanied by a fee of £12.00 and a stamped and addressed envelope for the confirmation granting the transfer. The transfer form shall be signed by the Secretary of the Club the player wishes to transfer to and, if there is no objection, by the Secretary of the Club for which the player is registered. Should this Club object to the transfer, it should state its objections in writing to the Registrations Secretary and to the player concerned within seven days of the request for a transfer. Upon receipt of a transfer form duly signed by the player and the Secretary of each Club, the Registrations Secretary may, on behalf of the Management Committee, transfer the player who shall be deemed eligible to play for the new Club from two days after receipt of such transfer. In the event of an objection to a transfer the matter shall be referred to the Management Committee for a decision. Any Club failing to provide a stamped and addressed envelope for the transfer confirmation shall be fined £12.00 .
(J) A player may not be registered for a Club nor transferred from another Club in the Competition after 16th March except by special permission of the Management Committee.
(K) A Club shall keep a list of the players it registers and a record of the games in which they have played, and shall produce such records upon demand by the Management Committee.
(L) A register containing the names of all players registered for each Club, with the date of registration, shall be kept by the (Registration) Secretary and shall be open to the inspection of any duly appointed Member Club representative at all Management Committee meetings or at other times mutually arranged. Registrations are valid for one Season only.
In the event of a player without a written contract changing his status to that of a contract player with the same Club, another Club in the Competition or with a Club in another Competition his registration as a player without a written contract will automatically be cancelled and declared void unless the Club conforms to the exception detailed in Rule 8 (A)(i).
(M) A player shall not be eligible to play for a team in any special championship promotion or relegation deciding match (as specified in Rule 12(A)) unless the player has played six (6) games for that team in this Competition in the current season.
(N) A Club shall not be permitted to play more than four (4) Senior players in any one match. A Club shall not be permitted to play more than four (4) Senior or Intermediate players collectively in any one match in Division 2 or in any of the lower Divisions of the Competition (see Rule 8(D)). A Club shall have the right to apply to the Management Committee for the reinstatement of any Senior or Intermediate player to Junior status and if granted such player shall be eligible to play for his Club in the appropriate Divisions of the Competition. A player shall not be eligible for reinstatement more than once during the current season.
(O) (i) Any team playing an unregistered or otherwise ineligible player may have the points gained in the match deducted from its total and may be fined up to £50 for each offending player in each match and/or otherwise dealt with at the discretion of the Management Committee.
21 (ii) In addition the team may have up to three (3) points deducted from its total at the discretion of the Management Committee and may be dealt with in any further manner which is thought to be fit.
(iii) The Management Committee may, at its discretion, award the points available in the match in question to the opponents, subject to the match not being ordered to be replayed.
(The following Clause applies to Competitions involving players in full-time secondary education):
(P) (i) Priority must be given at all times to school and school organisations’ activities. (ii) The availability of children must be cleared with the Head Teachers (except for Sunday Competitions). (iii) To play open age football the player must have achieved the age of 16.
CLUB COLOURS, CLUB NAME 9. (A) Every Club must register the colour of its shirts and shorts with the General Secretary by date of the Annual General Meeting, who shall decide as to their suitability.
Goalkeepers must wear colours which distinguish them from other players and the referee.
No player, including the goalkeeper, shall be permitted to wear black or very dark shirts.Any team not being able to play in its normal colours as registered with the Competition shall notify the colours in which they will play to its opponents at least three (3) days before the match.
If, in the opinion of the referee, two teams have the same or similar colours, the away team shall make the change. Any team not having a change of colours or delaying the kick-off by not having a change shall be fined £12.00.
The General Secretary of the Competition may request shirts to be submitted if complaints are received as to lack of distinguishing colours, and the Management Committee may refuse to permit any shirts or shorts as they think fit. Players must wear numbers on the back of their shirts, no team to have two numbers the same. Any team failing to comply with this Rule shall be fined £12.00.
(B) Any Club wishing to change its name and/or colours, must obtain permission from its affiliated County Association and from the Management Committee.
PLAYING SEASON. CONDITIONS OF PLAY TIMES OF KICK-OFF, POSTPONEMENTS, SUBSTITUTES 10. (A) The Annual General Meeting shall determine the date for the commencement of the season in accordance with Football Association Rules. Original fixtures arranged by the Fixtures Secretary, or at a meeting specially convened for that purpose, to be held no later than 30th March must not be arranged for a date later than seven days preceding the concluding date.
(B) All matches shall be played in accordance with the Laws of the Game as determined by the International Football Association Board. 22 Clubs must take all reasonable precautions to keep their ground in a playable condition and when necessary shall arrange for a Referee registered with his County Association, and not a member of the Club concerned, to inspect the ground and decide as to its fitness for play in time to save unnecessary travelling expenses being incurred by the visiting Club. All matches shall be played on pitches deemed suitable by the Management Committee. If through any fault of the home team a match has to be replayed, the Management Committee shall have power to order the venue to be changed.
The Management Committee shall have power to decide whether a pitch and/or facilities are suitable for matches in the Competition and to order the Club concerned to play its fixtures on another ground.
Football Turf Pitches (3G Artificial Pitches) are allowed in this Competition providing they meet the required performance standards and are listed on the FA’s Register of Football Turf Pitches. For clubs playing at Step 7 and below from season 2014/15, all Football Turf Pitches used must be on the FA’s register and must be tested (by an accredited test institute) every three years and the results passed to The FA. The FA will give a decision on the suitability for use and add the pitch to the Register.
The home Club is also responsible for advising participants of footwear require- ments when confirming match arrangements in accordance with Rule 10(D).
All matches shall have a duration of 90 minutes unless a shorter time (not less than 80 minutes) is mutually arranged by the two captains in consultation with the referee prior to the commencement of the match, and in any event shall be of equal halves.
The times of kick-off shall be fixed by the A.G.M. or the Management Committee. Any Club failing to commence at the appointed time shall be fined a sum not exceeding £12.00 or be otherwise dealt with as the Management Committee may determine.
Referees must order matches to commence at the appointed time and must report all late starts to the Referees Appointments Secretary of the Competition.
The home team must provide at least two footballs fit for play and the referee shall make a report to the Referees Appointments Secretary of the Competition if the footballs are unsuitable. Goal nets must be used.
(C) Except by permission of the Management Committee all matches must be played on the dates originally fixed but priority shall be given to The Football Association and parent County Association Cup Competitions. All other matches must be considered secondary. Clubs may mutually agree to bring forward a match with the consent of the (Fixtures) Secretary.
In the case of a revised fixture date, the Clubs must be given by the Competition 5 clear days notice of the match (unless otherwise mutually agreed).
(D) The Secretary of the home Club must give notice in writing (writing shall include email but not TEXT MESSAGE ) of full particulars of the location of, and access to, the ground and time of kick-off to the match officials and the Secretary of the opposing Club at least three (3) clear days prior to the playing of the match. The away Club shall seek and acknowledge receipt of such particulars. Any Club failing to comply with this Rule shall be liable to a fine of £12.00 .
23 (E) In the event of a Club playing in any match with less than 8 players they may be fined £2 for each missing player. A minimum of seven (7) players will constitute a team for a Competition match.
(F) (i) Home and away matches shall be played. In the event of a Club failing to keep its engagement the Management Committee shall have power to inflict a fine a minimum fine of £20 and not exceeding £50, deduct points from the defaulting Club, award the points from the match in question to the opponents, order the defaulting Club to pay any expenses incurred by the opponents or otherwise deal with them except the award of goals. Not withstanding the foregoing home and away provision, the Management Committee shall have power to order a match to be played on a neutral ground or on the opponent's ground if they are satisfied that such action is warranted by the circumstances.
(ii) Any Club with more than one team in the Competition shall always fulfil its fixture, within the Competition, in the following order of precedence:- First Team, Reserve Team, Third Team, and so on. Clubs in breach of this requirement shall be fined a sum not exceeding £50.00 or otherwise dealt with by the Management Committee.
(iii) Any Club unable to fulfil a fixture or where a fixture has been postponed for any reason must, without delay, give notice by phone but not TEXT MESSAGE to the (Fixtures) Secretary, the Competition Referees Appoint- ments Secretary, the Secretary of the opposing Club and the match officials. Any Club failing to comply shall be dealt with by the Management Committee who may inflict a fine.
(iv) In the event of a match not being played or abandoned owing to causes over which neither Club has control, it shall be played in its entirety on a date to be mutually agreed by the two Clubs and approved by the Management Committee. Failing such agreement and notification to the (Fixtures) Secretary within three days the Management Committee shall have power to order the match to be played on a named date or on or before a given date.
(v) The Management Committee shall review all matches abandoned in cases where it is consequent upon the conduct of either or both teams. Where it is to the advantage of the Competition and does no injustice to either Club, the Management Committee shall be empowered to order the score at the time of the abandonment to stand. In all cases where the Management Committee are satisfied that a match was abandoned owing to the conduct of one team or its Club member(s) they shall be empowered to award the points for the match to the opponent. In cases where a match has been abandoned owing to the conduct of both teams or their Club member(s), the Management Committee shall rule all points for the match as void. No fine(s) can be applied by the Management Committee for an abandoned match.
(vi) The Management Committee shall review any match that has taken place where either or both teams were under a suspension imposed upon them by the Association or Affiliated Association. In each case the team that was under suspension would be dealt with in the same manner as if they had participated with ineligible players in accordance with Rule 8(O) above. Where both teams were under suspension the game must be declared null and void. 24 (G) A Club may at its discretion and in accordance with the Laws of the Game, use three (3) substitute players in any match in this Competition who may be selected from five (5) players.
The referee shall be informed of the names of the substitutes not later than ten (10) minutes before the start of the match.
A player who has been selected, appointed or named as a substitute before the start of the match but does not actually play in the game shall not be considered to have been a player in that game within the meaning of Rule 8 of this Competition.
(H) The half time interval shall be of five (5) minutes duration, but it shall not exceed (15) fifteen minutes. The half time interval may only be altered with the consent of the referee.
(I) Clubs are instructed to ask the person’s name when being informed of a postponed fixture, and even if the name given is the Opponent’s Club Secretary, should return the telephone call for proof of this. A Club that does not carry out this procedure will be charged with failing to fulfil a fixture if it is proved the match had not been postponed.
(J) All Home Clubs (or the Away Club where the Home Team does not play within this Competition) must telephone the Fixtures Secretary immediately of all postponed matches.
(K) Any Club failing to comply with Rule 10(B) (2nd paragraph) shall pay the visiting Club’s travelling expenses as ordered by the Management Committee.
(L) The League shall require all players and club officials to have signed the FA’s Respect Codes of Conduct and produce these if so requested by the League management committee.
Prior to each match the participating teams and officials shall conduct the ‘Respect’ handshake and/or participating teams to offer ‘three cheers’ and handshakes to the opposing team after the match. The participating clubs taking part in the fixture shall identify a team captain designated with a captain’s armband who has a responsibility to offer support in the management of the on-field discipline of his/her team mates.
(M) Clubs shall provide adequate accommodation and washing facilities for visiting teams and suitable separate accommodation for the Referee. Visiting Team’s and Referee’s dressing rooms must be open at least forty five (45) minutes prior to kick-off time. Provision must be made for each dressing room to be locked. Failure to comply with this section of the Rule shall render the offending Club liable to a fine of £12.00 .
(N) In the event of a Club or team being suspended from all football by a County Football Association, the Management Committee shall have the power to deal with the fixtures of such Club or team as it thinks fit.
(O) A representative of the team must hand a copy of a list of names of players (including names and numbers of nominated substitutes) taking part in a match (excluding the Centenary Cup Competition) to the Referee and a representative of their opponents in the presence of the Referee at least 10 minutes before the scheduled kick off time. The players’ numbers and the colours of the playing strip must be clearly stated. Any club in breach may be fined £12.00 .
25 REPORTING RESULTS 11. (A) The Registration Secretary must receive within four (4) days of the date played, the result of each Competition match, and Cup match, including external Competitions and any abandonments, in the prescribed manner. This must include the forename(s) and surname and registration number of the team players (in block letters), including the substitutes used, and also the Referee markings required by Rule 13, or any other information required by the Competition. Failure to do so will incur a fine of £5.00 for the first offence and this will be increased by £1.00 for each subsequent offence (i.e. £6.00 for second offence, £7.00 for third offence and so on) and/or the Club being dealt with as the Management Committee decide. (B) The Home Club (or the Away Club where the Home Club does not play within this Competition) shall telephone/ notify the results of ALL League & Cup matches to one of the numbers nominated by the Management Committee before 7.00 pm on Saturdays and Bank Holidays and 9.00pm for mid-week matches. Failure to do so will incur a fine on the same basis as set out in Rule 11(A). (C) The match result notification, correctly completed, shall be signed by a responsible member of the Club. Failure to do so will result in a fine of £12. NB. If the fixed penalty exceeds £20 the Club must be charged as detailed in Rule 5(D). (D) A Senior player and an Intermediate player who plays in any Division other than an Intermediate Division shall be indicated by an asterisk on the match result notification form.
DETERMINING CHAMPIONSHIP 12. (A) Team rankings within the Competition will be decided by points with three points to be awarded for a win and one point for a drawn match. The teams gaining the highest number of points in their respective Divisions at the conclusion shall be adjudged the winners. Matches must not be played for double points.
In circumstances where two or more teams are equal on points team rankings shall be determined by goal difference where the goals scored against by each team shall be deducted from the goals scored by that team and the largest positive difference shall be placed the highest. In the event of the goal difference being equal the highest placed team shall be the team which has scored the most goals. In the event that two or more teams have the same goal difference and have scored the same number of goals then the highest placed team shall be the team which has won the most matches.
In the event of the two teams still being equal the team which has the better playing record against the other team in their head to head Competition matches during the Season will be the highest placed team.
If the records of two or more teams are still equal and it is necessary for any reason to determine the position of each then the teams affected shall play a deciding match or matches as determined by the Management Committee
(B) (i) The champions and runners-up of Division One (1) shall be promoted to the Premier Division subject to the provisions of Rule 28.
(ii) The champions of each section of Division Two (2) shall be promoted to Division One (1) along with the winners of a play-off between the runners- 26 up of the two (2) sections subject to the provisions of Rule 28. The play-off shall be on a neutral ground to be decided by the Management Committee and shall consist, unless with the special permission of the Management Committee, of only those players who have played at least six (6) Division Two (2) games for their Club during the current season. If the match is drawn after ninety (90) minutes, thirty (30) minutes extra time shall be played. If the match is still drawn after extra time has been played, the match shall be decided by the taking of penalty kicks in accordance with the Laws of the Game – Knockout competitions – obtaining a result.
(iii) The champions and runners-up of each section of Division Three (3) shall be promoted to Division Two (2).
(iv) The champions and runners-up of each section of Division Four (4) shall be promoted to Division Three (3).
(v) The champions and runners-up of each section of Division Five (5) shall be promoted to Division Four (4).
(vi) The teams finishing in the last two (2) places of the Premier Division shall be relegated to Division One (1).
(vii) The teams finishing in the last three (3) places in Division One (1) shall be relegated to Division Two (2).
(viii) The teams finishing in the last two (2) places in each section of Division Two (2) shall be relegated to Division Three (3).
(ix) The teams finishing in the last two (2) places in each section of Division Three (3) shall be relegated to Division Four (4).
(x) The teams finishing in the last three (3) places in each section of Division Four (4) shall be relegated to Division Five (5).
(xi) Notwithstanding any of the above mentioned provisions, the Management Committee shall have powers to maintain the strength of any division whose numbers become depleted.
(xii) A Club may enter a team in more than one division or section of a Division
(C) In the event of a team not completing 75% of its fixtures for the season all points obtained by or recorded against such defaulting team shall be expunged from the Competition table.
(D) Providing they meet the appropriate grading criteria, Premier Division Clubs will be eligible to make application to the Sussex County Football League Competition for admission in accordance with the Constitution of the Joint Liaison Committee, shown at the end of these Competition Rules.
At the end of each season and depending on the geographical location of Clubs being relegated from the Sussex County Football League Competition, it may be necessary for the Competition to accept a Club/Clubs from the Sussex County Football League.
REFEREES 13. (A) Registered Referees (and Assistant Referees where approved by the FA or
27 County FA) for all matches shall be appointed in a manner approved by the Management Committee and by the sanctioning Association(s).
(B) In the event of the non-appearance of the appointed Referee the appointed senior Assistant Referee shall take charge and a substitute Assistant Referee be appointed by the competing Teams. In cases where there are no officially appointed Assistant Referees, or where the competition has been unable to appoint a Referee, the Clubs shall agree upon a Referee. Where the Clubs are unable to agree, the Home Club shall provide a Referee. A Referee thus agreed upon shall, for that game, have the full powers, status and authority of a registered Referee. Individuals under the age of 16 must not participate either as a Referee or Assistant Referee in any open age competition.
(C) In the Premier Division and Division One (1), a Club Assistant Referee shall not be any of the nominated substitutes under the provisions of Rule 10(G). Clubs failing to comply or failing to provide a Club Assistant Referee shall be fined £15.00 for the first offence and this will be increased by £5.00 for each subsequent offence (i.e. £20.00 for second offence, £25.00 for third offence and so on). The fine will be implemented notwithstanding the Referee allowing the Nominated Substitute to act as Assistant referee.
For all other divisions each team shall provide a Club Assistant Referee, failing which a fine of £12.00 will be imposed on the defaulting team.
Referees shall report any breach of this Rule to the Referees Appointments Secretary of the Competition.
(D) The appointed Referee shall have power to decide as to the fitness of the ground in all matches and the decision shall be final subject to either in the case of a ground of a Local Authority or the owners of a ground, the Representative of that body is the sole arbiter and whose decision must be accepted unless the ground is declared fit for play.
(E) Subject to any limits/provisions laid down by the sanctioning Association Match Officials appointed under this Rule shall be paid a match fee of as paid in the early rounds of the Sussex County F.A. Intermediate Cup for Premier Division and Division One (1) matches. All other Divisions the fee is to be as paid in the early rounds of the Sussex County F.A. Junior Cup and travel expenses of 37p per mile, or standard class public transport. subject to a maximum of £15
The Home Club shall pay the Officials their fees and expenses immediately after the match.
(F) In the event of a match not being played because of circumstances over which the Clubs have no control, the Match Officials, if present, shall be entitled to one half fee plus expenses. Where a match is not played owing to one Club being in default, that Club shall be ordered to pay the Officials, if they attend the ground, their full fee and expenses.
(G) A Referee not keeping an engagement, and failing to give a satisfactory explanation as to any non-appearance, may be reported to the Association with which the Referee is registered.In the event of a Referee failing to attend a game to which he has been appointed, the Home Club shall notify the Referees’ Appointments Secretary of the Competition at once. 28 (H) Each Club shall, in a manner prescribed from time to time by The Football Association, award marks to the Referee for each match and the name of the Referee and the marks awarded shall be submitted to the Competition on the prescribed Form provided. Where a mark of 60 or less is given, a written explanation of the reason for the marking must be given within 4 working days. Clubs failing to comply with this Rule shall be liable to be fined or dealt with as the Management Committee shall determine. (I) The Competition shall keep a record of the markings and, on the Form provided by the prescribed date(s) each season (currently required on a monthly basis), shall submit a summary to The Sussex County Football Association. (J) The Referee shall submit a report form, supplied by the Competition, giving the result of the match, the number of players in each team, the time of kick-off, sportsmanship markings, and any other information required by the Competition to the Referees’ Appointments Secretary within four (4) days of the match. (K) Registered Referees shall be supplied, each season, with a copy of the Competition Rules free of charge. (L) Referees and Assistant Referees shall have undertaken a Respect briefing offered by the FA/County FA or the Competition (M) Notice of Referee appointments shall be sent to the Home Club and the Referee. It is the responsibility of the Home Club Secretary to inform the Visiting Team Secretary of any change of Referee. (N) Each Home Club shall be responsible for providing standard Assistant Referees’ flags. Clubs failing to comply with this Rule shall be fined £12.00. (O) Referees shall report any abandoned match to the Competitions General Secretary in writing within five (5) days of the match. (P) Match Officials should be present at the appointment at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled Kick Off time
CONTINUATION OF MEMBERSHIP OR WITHDRAWAL OF A CLUB 14. (A) After 31st December in the current season, a Club intending, or having a provisional intention, to withdraw a team from the Competition on completion of its fixtures and fulfilment of all other obligations to the Competition must notify the General Secretary in writing by 31st March each season or be liable to a fine not exceeding £50.00.
All Clubs wishing to remain in membership of the Competition for the following Season must confirm their intention to do so in writing to the General Secretary by 31st May.
(B) A Club shall not be allowed to withdraw any or all of its teams from the Competition after the Annual General Meeting for the following Season. Any Club infringing this Rule shall be liable to a fine not exceeding £50 per team and shall also be liable for its share of any call which may be made under Rule 5(B).
(C) The Membership for the coming season having been confirmed at the Annual General Meeting held not later than the third Friday in July, the Competition shall have the right, irrespective of other provisions in this Rule, to refuse to permit a Club to withdraw its team(s) in order to join another Competition and may hold the Club to its engagements.
29 (D) In the event of a Member Club which is an unincorporated association withdrawing and/or disbanding it shall be immediately liable to discharge all its financial and other obligations to the Competition. In the event that any such obligation remains undischarged after a period of twenty one (21) days then such obligation shall be met by the then current Club Members, excluding those under the statutory school leaving age. Until a Member’s pro-rata obligation is discharged in full, the Member shall not be allowed to participate in the Competition which may apply to the Club’s Parent County Association for a suspension order. If the debt remains unpaid after eighty-four (84) days the Competition may apply to the Club’s parent County Association for the debt to be recovered in accordance with the FA Football Debt Recovery System. Once the matter has been passed to the Club’s parent County Association the debt can only be cleared by payment to that County Association. (E) Any Club withdrawing its highest positioned team from this Competition to join an equal or lower status Competition, with the exception of the Sussex County Football League, will not be allowed to keep any other team in this Competition.
(F) A copy of the club accounts should be forwarded to the Secretary of the League no later than 30th September failure to comply will result in a fine of £12 .
PROTESTS AND COMPLAINTS 15. (A) (i) All questions of eligibility, qualifications of players or interpretations of the Rules shall be referred to the Management Committee (ii) Objections relevant to the dimensions of the pitch, goals, flag posts or other facilities of the venue will not be entertained by the Management Committee unless a protest is lodged with the Referee before the commencement of the match. Any Club lodging such protest and not proceeding with it shall be deemed guilty of a breach of this Rule and shall be dealt with by the Management Committee.
(B) Except in cases where the Management Committee decide that there are special circumstances, protests and complaints (which must contain full particulars of the grounds upon which they are founded) must be lodged in duplicate with the General Secretary within seven (7) days (excluding Sundays) of the match or occurrence to which they refer. A protest or complaint shall not be withdrawn except by permission of the Management Committee. A Member of the Management Committee who is a member of any Club involved shall not be present (except as a witness or representative of his Club) when such protest or complaint is being determined.
(C) Any dispute occurring between Clubs in the Competition shall be referred for determination by the Management Committee whose decision shall be binding upon all parties subject to Rule 16.
(D) No protest of whatever kind shall be considered by the Management Committee unless the complaining Club shall have deposited with the General Secretary a sum of £12.00 . This may be forfeited in whole or in part in the event of the complaining or protesting Club losing its case. The Competition shall have power to order the defaulting Club or the Club making a losing or frivolous protest or complaint to pay the expenses of the enquiry or to order that the costs to be shared by the parties. 30 (E) All parties to a protest or complaint must receive a copy of the submission and must be afforded an opportunity to make a statement at least 7 days prior to the protest or complaint being heard.
(i) All parties must have received 14 days’ notice of the Hearing should they be instructed to attend.
(ii) Should a Club elect to state its case in person then they should forward a deposit of £50 and indicate such when forwarding the written response.
(F) When dealing with a protest or complaint the Management Committee shall take into consideration the possession by the protesting or complaining Club of any information which, if properly used, might have avoided the protest or complaint.
BOARD OF APPEAL 16. Within 14 days of posting of written notification of any decision of the Management Committee of the Competition, a Club, Official or Player, against whom action is taken, may appeal against such decision by lodging particulars, two (2) copies with the Chief Executive of the Sussex County Football Association Ltd, including a fee of £35.00, for adjudication of a Board of Appeal and one (1) copy with the General Secretary of the Competition. The grounds of appeal shall be in accordance with F.A. Rules. The Board of Appeal may order the appeal fee to be forfeited and shall decide by whom the costs of the appeal shall be borne. The decision of the Board of Appeal is final and binding on all parties concerned. No appeal can be lodged against a decision taken at an Annual or Special General Meeting unless this is on the ground of unconstitutional conduct.
EXCLUSION OF CLUBS, OR TEAMS MISCONDUCT, CLUBS, OFFICIALS, PLAYERS 17. (A) At the Annual General Meeting, or at a Special General Meeting called for the purpose in accordance with the provisions of Rule 19, Notice of Motion having been duly circulated on the Agenda, the accredited delegates present shall have the power to exclude any Club or Team from further membership which must be supported by more than two-thirds ( ⅔) of those present and voting. Voting on this point shall be conducted by ballot.
(B) At the Annual General Meeting, or at a Special General Meeting called for the purpose, in accordance with the provisions of Rule 19, the accredited delegates present shall have the power to exclude from further participation in the Competition any Club or team of a Club whose conduct has, in their opinion, been undesirable, which must be supported by more than two-thirds ( ⅔) of those present and voting. Voting on this point shall be conducted by ballot. A Club whose conduct is the subject of the vote being taken shall be excluded from voting.
(C) Any official or member of a Club proved guilty of either a breach of Rule, other than field offences, or of inducing or attempting to induce a player or players of another Club in the Competition to join them shall be liable to expulsion or such penalty as a General Meeting or Management Committee may decide, and their Club shall also be liable to expulsion in accordance with the provisions of Clauses (A) and (B) of this Rule.
31 TROPHIES:- LEGAL OWNERS, CONDITIONS OF TAKING OVER, AGREEMENT TO BE SIGNED, AWARDS 18. (A) The following agreement shall be signed on behalf of the winners of the Cup or Trophy:-
“We A______and B______, the Chairman and Secretary of ______FC, members of and representing the Club, having been declared winners of ______Cup or Trophy, and it having been delivered to us by the Competition, do hereby on behalf of the Club jointly and severally agree to return the Cup or Trophy to the Competition Secretary on or before 1st March . If the Cup or Trophy is lost or damaged whilst under our care we agree to refund to the Competition the amount of its current value or the cost of its thorough repair or cleaning”.
Failure to comply will result in a fine as determined by the Management Committee.
(B) At the close of each competition awards shall be made to the winners and runners up if the funds of the Competition permit.
(C) The winning Club shall be responsible for the suitable engraving of the Cups or Trophies and shall return them to an Officer of the Competition or Member of the Management Committee on or before 1st day of March in the ensuing year. A Club failing to comply with this Rule shall be subject to a fine of £20.00 per Trophy.
(D) The Guy Walker Sportsmanship Trophy and the Paul Brant Sportsmanship Trophy shall be awarded annually to the two teams attaining the highest average of sportsmanship throughout the season, based on the points system awarded by Referees, in the Southern and Northern areas (as designated by the Management Committee) respectively.
SPECIAL GENERAL MEETINGS 19. Upon receiving a requisition signed by two-thirds of the Clubs in membership the Secretary shall call a Special General Meeting. The Management Committee may call a Special General Meeting at any time. At least seven days notice shall be given of either meeting under this Rule, together with an agenda of the business to be transacted at such meeting. Each Member Club shall be empowered to send two delegates to all Special General Meetings. Each Club shall be entitled to one vote only, as will members of the Management Committee. Any continuing Member Club failing to be represented at a Special General Meeting without satisfactory reason being given shall be fined £12.00 . Officers and Management Committee members shall be entitled to attend and vote at all Special General Meetings.
ALTERATION TO RULES 20. Alterations, for which consent has been given by the sanctioning Association, shall be made to these Rules only at the Annual General Meeting or at a Special General Meeting specially convened for the purpose called in accordance with Rule 19. Any 32 alteration made during the playing season to the Rule relating to the qualification of players shall not take effect until the following season.
Notice of proposed alterations to be considered at the Annual General Meeting shall be submitted to the General Secretary by 1st May in each year. The proposals, together with any proposals by the Management Committee, shall be circulated to the Clubs by 14th May and any amendments thereto shall be submitted to the General Secretary by 28th May. The proposals and proposed amendments thereto shall be circulated to Clubs with the notice of the Annual General Meeting. A proposal to change a Rule shall be carried if a majority of those present and entitled to vote are in favour.
A copy of the proposed alterations to Rules to be considered at the Annual General Meeting or Special General Meeting shall be submitted to the sanctioning Football Association twenty one (21) days prior to the date of the meeting.
Any alterations or additions decided upon at any meeting shall not become operative until the approval of the Association issuing sanction shall have been obtained.
FINANCE 21. (A) The Management Committee shall determine with which bank or other financial institution the funds of the Competition will be lodged.
(B) All expenditure in excess of £250.00 shall be approved by the Management Committee. Cheques shall be signed by at least two Officers nominated by the Management Committee. (C) The financial year of the Competition will end on 31st May.
(D) The books, or a certified balance sheet, of the Competition shall be prepared and shall be verified annually by some suitable person(s) who shall be appointed as independent examiner(s) at the Annual General Meeting.
INSURANCE 22. All Clubs must have public liability insurance cover of at least ten million pounds (£10,000,000).
All Clubs must be members of a Players’ personal accident scheme. The policy cover shall be at least equal to the minimum recommended cover determined from time to time by the sanctioning Association. In instances where The Football Association is the sanctioning Association, the minimum recommended cover will be the cover required by the Affiliated Association to which a Club affiliates.
DISSOLUTION 23. (A) Dissolution of the Competition shall be by resolution approved at a Special General Meeting by a majority of three quarters of the members present and shall take effect from the date of the relevant Special General Meeting. (B) In the event of the dissolution of the Competition, the members of the Management Committee are responsible for the winding up of the assets and liabilities of the Competition. (C) The Management Committee shall deal with any surplus assets as follows:
(i) Any surplus assets, save for a Trophy or any other presentation, remaining after the discharge of the debts and liabilities of the Competition shall be transferred only to another Competition or Affiliated Association or The
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Football Association Benevolent Fund or to such other charitable or benevolent object in the locality of the Competition as determined by resolution at or before the time of winding up, and approved in writing by the sanctioning Association.
(ii) If a Competition is discontinued for any reason a Trophy or any other presentation shall be returned to the Donor if the conditions attached to it so provide or, if not, dealt with as the sanctioning Association may decide.
HEADQUARTERS 24. The Competition’s Headquarters shall be at Arundel Football Club, Mill Road, Arundel.
NOTICES 25. Any Club failing to send any notices required by these Rules and where a specific penalty has not been set out or as directed by the Management Committee, shall be fined £12.00 .
HANDBOOK 26. A Handbook shall be published each season and each Club shall purchase a minimum of four (4) copies.
REPRESENTATIVE MATCHES 27. All Member Clubs of the Competition shall be bound to place their players at the disposal of the Management Committee for representative matches.
A player selected for a Competition’s or County F.A.’s representative match, will only in exceptional circumstances be allowed to play for his Club on the day of the match, for which written consent from the Management Committee must be obtained. Any player playing for his Club on the day of the representative match without such written consent will be deemed to be an ineligible player and will be dealt with under the provisions of Rule 8(Q).
No Club with a goalkeeper or two (2) or more players selected for a representative match will be compelled to play a match under the jurisdiction of this Competition on the day of the representative match providing that the Club concerned makes written application for a postponement to the Fixtures Secretary at least five (5) days before the match.
SPONSORSHIP 28. The Competitions’ Management Committee has the power to administer sponsorship for any of the Competitions under its jurisdiction providing the conditions for such sponsorship comply with the Football Associations and Sussex County Football Associations requirements governing sponsorship and do not conflict with this Competitions Rules.
PREMIER DIVISION AND DIVISION ONE – CONDITIONS AND FACILITIES 29. Membership of the Premier Division and Division One (1) is subject to the Management Committee being satisfied that the following ground conditions and facilities are provided on the Member Club’s ground 36 (a) Adequate dressing room accommodation for each team, with suitable hot bath or hot shower facilities. Provision must be made for each dressing room to be locked.
(b) Referees must have a separate dressing room and suitable hot shower facilities must be available to the referee which the referee must be able to access without going through a public area.. Provision must be made for the dressing room to be locked.
(c) Dimensions of the field of play must not be less than 100 yards in length and 60 yards in width
(d) Pitches must be completely and safely cordoned off for all of this Competition’s matches, failure to do so will result in a £12.00 fine.
If a Club does not satisfy the Management Committee that the ground and facilities standards are met, that Club will not be admitted to the Premier Division or Division One (1). Similarly, if if a Premier Division or Division One (1) Club’s ground and facilities fall below the standards required by the Management Committee, that Club will be placed into Division Two (2) for the following season.
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE PASSES 30. Each member of the Management Committee shall be furnished with a pass (not transferable) which shall admit the holder to all grounds and stands of all Clubs in association with the West Sussex Football League except when the Management Committee shall decide otherwise. Such passes to be surrendered to the General Secretary of the League when the holder no longer serves on the Management Committee.
CUP COMPETITION RULES
Names of Competitions 1. The following Cup competitions shall be under the control of the Management Committee of the West Sussex Football League:
The Malcolm Simmonds Memorial Cup, the Chichester Charity Cup, Division 3 Charity Cup, Division 4 Charity Cup, Division 5 Charity Cup, the Bareham Trophy, and the Tony Kopp Cup.
Eligible Clubs 2. The Cup competitions shall be played for annually and open to the eligible teams as shown below, or as Management Committee may decide.
Malcolm Simmonds Memorial Cup Premier Division and Division 1 Teams Chichester Charity Cup Division 2 Teams Division 3 Charity Cup Division 3 Teams Division 4 Charity Cup Division 4 Teams Division 5 Charity Cup Division 5 Teams
37 The Bareham Trophy All teams of junior status competing in Divisions 3, 4 or 5, whose Club is not eligible or invited to compete in the Tony Kopp Cup. The Tony Kopp Cup All teams of junior status competing in Divisions 3, 4 and 5, who at the time of the merger were members of the Horsham & District F.A., together with such other junior status teams playing in the West Sussex Football League as may be invited.
A Club cannot enter more than one team in any one competition.
Entry Fees 3. A fee of £15.00 will be charged for entry to each of the competitions named in Cup Rule No. 2.
Organisation of the Competitions 4. The Competitions Committee shall have the power to divide the competing teams into geographically convenient districts to such a stage in the competition as they may deem necessary.
The ties shall be drawn by ballot and the first team drawn shall have a choice of ground. Matches shall be played on the dates fixed by the Fixtures Secretary or his Assistant, who shall give the Clubs five (5) clear days’ notice. Should the tie be postponed on two occasions due to poor condition of the ground the fixtures Secretary can order a change of venue
In the event of a drawn game, extra time of 15 minutes each way shall be played. If the score is level at the end of extra time, all matches shall be decided by the taking of kicks from the penalty mark in accordance with the Laws of the Game – knockout competitions – obtaining a result.
The final tie shall be played on a neutral ground which, together with the date, shall be arranged by the Competitions Committee.
The final tie of the Tony Kopp Cup shall be played on the ground of Horsham Football Club, if available, or on a neutral ground which, together with the date shall be arranged by the Competitions Committee.
Proceeds of Matches 5. The gate receipts or collections at each match, after the Referee’s and Assistant Referee’s fees and expenses have been deducted, must be sent to the Treasurer of the League within three (3) days of the match. If no gate is taken a collection must be made. In the event of the Referee’s and Assistant Referee’s fee and expenses exceeding the gate or collection taken, a statement must be sent to the Treasurer of the League within three (3) days of the match.
The Management Committee shall devote a proportion of the gate receipts and collections from the Malcolm Simmonds Memorial Cup, Chichester Charity Cup and Divisions 3, 4 and 5 Charity Cup Competitions, to the Sussex County F.A. Benevolent Fund, or such charitable organisations as Council may decide, in accordance with the Football Association’s regulations governing charity challenge cup competitions.
The net gate receipts and collections from the Bareham Trophy and the Tony Kopp
38 Cup competitions, shall be devoted to the funds of the West Sussex Football League.
Qualification of Players 6. The qualification of players shall be as in the West Sussex Football League but, except with the consent of the Management Committee, no player shall be qualified to play in the final tie unless he has played at least six (6) games under the control of the West Sussex Football League, for his club during the current season.
Any Club found guilty of playing an ineligible player shall be removed from the competition.
A player shall not play for more than one Club in any one season in the same competition.
A Club may not play more than four players, collectively, of senior or intermediate status in any one match, except, in the Malcolm Simmonds Memorial Cup Competition.
A player who has played in the Malcolm Simmonds Memorial Cup competition shall not be eligible to play in any of the other cup and trophy competitions in the same season except with the consent of the Management Committee.
A player who has played in the Chichester Charity Cup competition, shall not be eligible to play in either Divisions 3, 4 and 5 Charity Cup, or The Bareham Trophy, or The Tony Kopp Cup competitions in the same season, except with the consent of the Management Committee.
A player who has played in the Division 3 Charity Cup shall not be eligible to play in either Division 4 or 5 Charity Cup competitions in the same season, except with the consent of the Management Committee.
A player who has played in the Division 4 Charity Cup shall not be eligible to play in the Division 5 Charity Cup in the same season, except with the consent of the Management Committee.
Assistant Referees 7. (a) Each Club shall provide a Club Assistant Referee for the duration of the match except the final tie when Referees and Assistant Referees shall be appointed by the Competitions Committee. Assistant Referees shall be appointed to all or any semi-final subject to availability.
Assistant Referees’ fees for semi-finals and finals for the Malcolm Simmonds Memorial Cup shall be as paid in the early rounds of the Sussex County F.A. Intermediate Cup, and for all other Cups, as paid in the early rounds of the Sussex County F.A. Junior Cup. Travelling expenses shall be as per rate shown in League Rule No.13(E).
(b) Each Home Club shall be responsible for providing standard Assistant Referees’ flags.
A Club failing to comply with either part of this Rule shall be fined £12.00. Referees shall report any breach of this Rule to the General Secretary of the Competition.
In the Malcolm Simmonds Memorial Cup Competition, a Club Assistant Referee shall not be any of the nominated substitutes under the provisions of League Rule No. 13C.
39 Kick-off Times 8. All kick-off times shall be at 3.00 p.m. except in November, December, January, and February when the kick-off time shall be 1.30p.m. unless advised and agreed otherwise by the Fixtures Secretary. For matches played on grounds with approved floodlights, kick-off times will be 3.00 p.m. on Saturdays and 7.30 p.m. for mid-week fixtures, unless advised or agreed otherwise by the Fixtures Secretary. Referees shall report any breach of this rule in writing to the General Secretary and advise the captain of the offending team of his intention. A Club proved to have broken this rule may be fined a sum of £12.00 .
Duration of Matches 9. All matches shall be played according to the Rules of the League and Laws of the Game.
Duration of matches shall be two equal periods of 45 minutes with a minimum of 40 minutes each period subject to agreement by the Referee and both team captains prior to the kick-off, such period of time only to be played if, in the opinion of the Referee, conditions are such that a match of 90 minutes duration might not be completed. In all matches an extra 15 minutes each way shall be played if, at the end of normal or agreed time, scores are level, or, if in the opinion of the Referee prevailing circumstances would not permit the match to be finished, ten minutes each way may be played. If the Referee decides to play ten minutes each way, he must notify both Clubs before the commencement of extra time.
Should a match, through no fault of either team, be abandoned after the end of normal agreed time, the replay shall be on the ground of the visiting team in the abandoned match. Any match not completed or where short time, less than normal or agreed time is played, may be ordered to stand as a completed match or replayed for a full or agreed period of time as the Competitions Committee shall direct.
A match shall not commence unless there are seven (7) players on each side available, and if, during the course of the match, one side should be depleted to less than seven (7) players the match shall be abandoned.
In normal or agreed time at half-time the interval shall be five minutes, except by consent of the Referee.
Medals 10. The League shall present plaques, medals, or other suitable mementoes to the players of both teams in final ties. The Referee, Assistant Referees and Fourth Official shall have the choice of a memento or match fee in accordance with League Rule No. 13E and Cup Rule No. 7.
Rules 11. In all other respects than the foregoing, the Rules governing the West Sussex Football League Competition shall apply.
40 CENTENARY CUP RULES
1. The competition shall be under the control of the Management Committee of the West Sussex Football League.
2. The Centenary Cup may be competed for by all Clubs within this League.
3. A fee of £15.00 will be charged for entry into the competition.
4. The Competitions Committee shall have the power to exempt teams to such a stage in the competition as they deem necessary.
The ties shall be drawn by ballot and the first team drawn shall have a choice of ground. Matches shall be played on the dates fixed by the Fixtures Secretary or his Assistant, who shall give Clubs five (5) clear days’ notice.
In the event of a drawn game, after extra time has been played, all matches shall be decided by the taking of kicks from the penalty mark in accordance with the Laws of the Game – knock-out competitions – obtaining a result.
The Semi-Finals and Final Tie may be played on a neutral ground under floodlights in mid-week which, together with the date, shall be arranged by the Competitions Committee.
5. The qualification of players shall be as in the West Sussex Football League but, except with the consent of the Management Committee, no player shall be qualified to play in the final tie unless he has played at least six (6) games under the control of the West Sussex Football League, for his Club during the current season.
Any Club found guilty of playing an ineligible player shall be removed from the competition.
A player shall not play for more than one club in any one season.
A Club may not play more than four (4) players, collectively, of senior status in any one match.
6. All referees shall be appointed by the Referees’ Appointments Secretary and shall be paid a fee as paid in the early rounds of the Sussex County F.A. Junior Cup plus travelling expenses as shown in League Rule No.13(E).
7. Each Club shall provide a Club Assistant Referee for the duration of the match except in the final tie when Referees and Club Assistant Referees shall be appointed by the Competitions Committee. Assistant Referees shall be appointed to all Semi- Finals subject to availability.
Assistant Referees’ fees for semi-finals and finals shall be paid as paid in the early rounds of the Sussex County F.A. Junior Cup plus travelling expenses as shown in League Rule No.13(E)
Each Home Club shall be responsible for providing standard Club Assistant Referee’s flags. A Club failing to comply with either part of this Rule shall be fined £12.00 . Referees shall report any breach of this Rule to the General Secretary of the Competition.
41 8. All kick-off times shall be as advised and agreed by the Fixtures Secretary. For matches played on grounds with approved floodlights, kick-off times will be 3.00 p.m. on Saturdays and 7.30 p.m. for mid-week matches unless advised and agreed otherwise by the Fixtures Secretary. Referees shall report any breach of this Rule in writing to the General Secretary and advise the captain of the offending team of his intention. A Club proved to have broken this Rule may be fined a sum of £12.00 .
9. All matches shall be played according to the Rules of the League and Laws of the Game.
The duration of all matches shall be as shown in Cup Rule No. 9, as will the half time interval.
10. The League shall present plaques, medals, or other suitable mementoes as shown in Cup Rule No. 10.
11. In all other respects than the foregoing, the Rules governing the West Sussex Football League Competition shall apply.
Walter Rossiter Memorial Trophy Rules
1. The Walter Rossiter Memorial Trophy shall be competed for by:-
Premier Division Winners v Malcolm Simmonds Cup Winners
In the event that either team is unavailable the Committee will invite the next placed available runners-up from the two competitions. If a Club is unable to field an eligible side at the start of the next season the Committee will invite the next placed available runners-up from the respective competition.
2. The Competitions Committee will decide the venue and date of the match and also appoint Match Officials. The League will be responsible for the Match Officials fees and expenses. The game will normally be played early in the next season following the respective/qualifying League and Cup results.
3. A gate/collection will be taken and any surplus remaining, having deducted Pitch hire and Match Officials fees & expenses, will be donated to such charitable organisation as the Management Committee may decide, in accordance with F.A. regulations.
4. The qualification of players shall be as in the West Sussex Football League, but except with the consent of the Management Committee, no player shall be qualified to play in the match unless he has played at least six (6) games under the control of the West Sussex Football League, for the CLUB during the previous season.
5. Either club found guilty of playing an ineligible player will be dealt with in accordance with League Rules.
6. No individual awards will be presented to either team.
7. In the event of a drawn game, after ‘extra time ‘ has been played, the match shall be decided by the taking of penalty kicks in accordance with the Laws of the Game – obtaining a result as detailed below.
42 The referee chooses the goal at which the kicks will be taken • The referee tosses a coin and the team whose captain wins the toss decides whether to take the first or the second kick • The referee keeps a record of the kicks being taken • Subject to the conditions explained below, both teams take five kicks • The kicks are taken alternately by the teams • 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 • If, after both teams have taken fi ve kicks, both have scored the same number of goals, or have 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 • A goalkeeper who is injured while kicks are being taken 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 • 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 eligible to take kicks from the penalty mark Each kick is taken by a different player and all eligible players must take a kick before any player can take a second kick • An eligible player may change places with the goalkeeper at any time when kicks from the penalty mark are being taken • Only the eligible players and match officials are permitted to remain on the field of play when kicks from the penalty mark are being taken • All players, except the player taking the kick and the two goalkeepers, must remain within the centre circle • 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 • 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 • If, at the end of the match and before kicks start to be taken from the penalty mark, one team has a greater number of players than their opponents, they must reduce their numbers to equate with that of their opponents and the team captain must inform the referee of the name and number of each player excluded • Before the start of kicks from the penalty mark, the referee must ensure that an equal number of players from each team remains within the centre circle and they shall take the kicks
8. In all other respects than the foregoing, the Rules governing the West Sussex Football League Competition shall apply.
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN
1. Any act, statement, conduct or other matter which harms a child or children, or poses or may pose a risk of harm to a child or children, shall constitute behaviour which is improper and brings the game into disrepute.
2. (a) In these Regulations the expression "Offence" shall mean any one or more of the offences contained in the Schedules of the Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000 and any other criminal offence which reasonably causes The Association to believe that the person accused of the offence poses or may pose a risk of harm to a child or children.
(b) All persons in such positions that The Association deems relevant whose normal duties include caring for, training, supervising or being in sole charge of children are required to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure via The Association’s CRB process.
43 3. Upon receipt by The Association of:
3.1 notification that an individual has been charged with an Offence; or
3.2 notification that an individual is the subject of an investigation by the Police, Social Services or any other authority relating to an Offence; or
3.3 any other information which causes The Association reasonably to believe that a person poses or may pose a risk of harm to a child or children then The Association shall have the power to order that the individual be suspended from all or any specific football activity for such period and on such terms and conditions as it thinks fit.
4. In reaching its determination as to whether an order under Regulation 3 should be made The Association shall give consideration, inter alia, to the following factors:
4.1 whether a child is or children are or may be at risk of harm;
4.2 whether the matters are of a serious nature;
4.3 whether an order is necessary or desirable to allow the conduct of any investigation by The Association or any other authority or body to proceed unimpeded.
5. The period of an order referred to in 3 above shall not be capable of lasting beyond the date upon which any charge under the Rules of The Association or any Offence is decided or brought to an end.
6. Where an order is imposed on an individual under regulation 3 above, The Association shall bring and conclude any proceedings under the Rules of The Association against the person relating to the matters as soon as reasonably practicable.
7. Where a person is convicted, or is made the subject of a caution in respect of an Offence, that shall constitute a breach of the Rules of The Association and The Association shall have the power to order the suspension of the person from all or any specific football activity for such a period (including indefinitely) and on such terms and conditions as it thinks fit.
8. For the purposes of these Regulations, The Association shall act through its Council or any committee or sub-committee thereof, including the Board.
9. Notification in writing of an order referred to above shall be given to the person concerned and/or any club with which he is associated as soon as reasonably practicable.
10. The applicable standard of proof shall be the civil standard, of the balance of probability. The more serious the allegation taking into account the nature of the misconduct alleged and the context of the case the greater the burden of evidence required to find the matter proved. Save that for charges pursuant to The Football Association’s Safeguarding Children Policy, where the welfare and protection of children shall be paramount and the test shall be whether more likely than not.
44 CONSTITUTION OF THE JOINT CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE of the SUSSEX COUNTY FOOTBALL LEAGUE and the BRIGHTON, HOVE AND DISTRICT FOOTBALL LEAGUE CRAWLEY AND DISTRICT FOOTBALL LEAGUE EAST SUSSEX FOOTBALL LEAGUE MID-SUSSEX FOOTBALL LEAGUE WEST SUSSEX FOOTBALL LEAGUE WORTHING AND DISTRICT FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Policy 1. The Committee is appointed to discuss matters of policy and common interest to the leagues, and where appropriate, to make recommendations.
Membership 2. The Committee shall consist of two representatives from each of the member leagues except the Sussex County League which may have three representatives. Those persons so nominated by their leagues shall be responsible for appointing substitutes in their absence.
Committee Nominations 3. The Management Committee of each league will, following its Annual General Meeting, appoint two members to serve on the Joint Consultative Committee, such nominations to be notified within fourteen days to the Secretary of the Joint Consultative Committee.
Committee 4. (a) The Chairman and Secretary of the Sussex County Football League will be Chairman and Secretary of the Joint Consultative Committee. (b) Each league shall be entitled to one vote on all resolutions and in the event of equality of votes being recorded, the Chairman shall have a casting vote. (c) A quorum for the conduct of any business shall be not less than two-thirds of member leagues. (d) In the event of the absence of the Chairman from the meeting, a temporary Chairman will be appointed, choice by mutual agreement. (e) The Committee shall have power to co-opt further members at its discretion. The co-opted members will have no voting powers. (f) The Committee shall have the power to set up Sub-committees as it considers necessary. The members of such Sub-committees need not be members of the main Committee.
Meetings 5. (a) The Secretary shall give fourteen days notice to Nominees notified under the constitution (Rule 3), of the venue, date and time of each meeting, along with a copy of the agenda specifying the nature of the business to be transacted. (b) On receipt of a request for an urgent meeting from a member league, the Secretary will make the necessary arrangements for the meeting to be held within twenty-one days. (c) Meetings will normally be arranged as and when necessary.
45 Finance 6. All travelling and other expenses incurred by the Committee and the members will be met by the individual leagues.
Application for Admission 7. Any Club wishing to make application for admission to Division Three of the Sussex County Football League shall notify, in writing, the Hon. Secretary of the respective Intermediate League. This shall be received not later than the 1st March. A copy shall be sent to the Hon. Secretary of the Sussex County Football League to be received by the same due date.
Grade of Clubs 8. Grading standards for clubs making application for consideration as members of the Sussex County Football League, will be confirmed to the respective leagues by the end of April each year.
Transfers between Leagues 9. The Joint Consultative Committee, at the end of each season, shall confirm the transfer of clubs between the leagues, and be responsible for adjustments between the leagues, where appropriate. Two clubs will be transferred from Division Three of the Sussex County Football League, provided there are two clubs from the Feeder Leagues which meet the criteria for entry into Division Three of the Sussex County Football League and they wish to be admitted. There will be no appeal for Clubs who do not gain promotion into the League. The decision of the Sussex County Football League shall be final.
ADMISSION INTO DIVISION THREE OF THE SUSSEX COUNTY FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Eligibility (a) Two Clubs will be admitted from the Feeder Leagues.
(b) Only one Club will be considered from each League. Notwithstanding this however, a Feeder League may supply a second Club to fulfil an otherwise unfulfilled place provided an agreement can be reached between a Feeder League and the Sussex County Football League. This can only be done with the common goodwill and agreement of both leagues concerned.
(c) Only Clubs finishing in the top two of a Feeder League will be considered.
Selection (a) Clubs must pass the grading criteria of Division Three of the Sussex County Football League.
(b) Preference will be given to the Club finishing in the highest place in their Feeder League Table.
(c) If the above two criteria are equal, the Joint Consultative Committee will determine the means by which any vacancy will be filled. Rules governing any “Play Off” will be decided at the appropriate time.
(d) If a “Play Off” is necessary, only Players who have played six or more First Team fixtures by 14th March during the current season shall be eligible to play.
46 SPONSORSHIP SCHEME The terms of the sponsorship agreed between this League and Covers which came into effect at the commencement of the 1995–96 season, are as follows:
(a) COVERS TEAMS OF THE MONTH Teams will be divided into two Sections, one Section will comprise of all teams in the Premier Division, Division One, Division Two and Division Three. The second Section will comprise of all teams in Division Four and Division Five.
A sum of £50 per month will be given to each Section for a period of eight months (September to April inclusive) to the club with a team gaining the most points in each monthly period. Points will be calculated as follows:
Three for a win and one for a draw, plus a point for every goal scored.
The games to be taken into account will include all matches administered by this League played on a Saturday.
From the aggregate amount of points scored during the month shall be deducted the following penalty points – five for a sending off and two for a caution.
(i) No team shall be eligible for more than one monthly award during the course of the season, though this shall not be taken to exclude different teams of the same club.
(ii) In the event of two or more teams having the same net score, the winner shall be the team with fewest penalty points. If the totals then still remain level the team which has the highest number of goals for the month shall be the winner.
(b) COVERS TEAMS OF THE YEAR A sum of £200 will be given to the club with a team which has gained the highest number of points at the end of the season in each Section.
Points will be based on the aggregate number of points (three for a win and one for a draw) from all League matches played during the season LESS any penalty points incurred in such matches (five for a sending off and two for a caution). A team which has not incurred any penalty points for misconduct throughout the season shall receive bonus points of twenty, to be added to its total of League points in deciding its final aggregate score at the end of the season.
In the event of two or more teams having the same number of points in their particular section after taking into account any penalty points or bonus points then the award shall go to the team which has scored the highest number of goals in League matches.
All teams shall be eligible for consideration for the Team of the Year award for their particular section of the League irrespective of whether or not they have previously gained one of the monthly awards.
(c) In addition to the monetary awards the sponsors will present Challenge Cups to the Clubs qualifying for a Team of the Year Award and certificates to individual members of the winning teams.
47 (d) The Management Committee reserves the right to withhold making an award to any Club whose Players, Officials or Spectators have been found guilty by a County Football Association of Misconduct against any Match Official/s whether such Official/s have been appointed by the League or not. This right will also apply where the Players, Officials or Spectators of a Club have been found guilty by a County Football Association of Misconduct against any Players, Officials or Spectators of another Club.
(e) In the event of any dispute, the decision of the Management Committee shall be final.
REGULATIONS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF THE NATIONAL LEAGUE SYSTEM
TO BE ADVISED.
48 WEST SUSSEX FOOTBALL LEAGUE FINAL TABLES SEASON 2012-2013
PREMIER DIVISION P W D L F A GD Pts 1 COWFOLD 22 15 3471 30 41 48 2 WEST CHILTINGTON 22 14 4474 41 33 46 3 BOSHAM 22 12 5545 25 20 41 4 HUNSTON COMMUNITY CLUB 22 11 4753 42 11 37 5 FAYGATE UTD 22 11 4739 30 9 37 6 LAVANT 22 11 1 10 41 40 1 34 7 NEWTOWN VILLA 22 10 3931 38 -7 33 8 UPPER BEEDING 22 9211 40 39 1 29 9 LANCING UTD 22 7312 39 63 -24 24 10 HOLBROOK 22 6412 40 55 -15 22 11 BARNHAM RESERVES 22 3415 22 62 -40 13 12 WATERSFIELD 22 2515 18 48 -30 11
Division ONE P W D L F A GD Pts 1 WITTERING UTD 20 15 3253 21 32 48 2 HENFIELD 20 15 3265 37 28 48 3 YAPTON 20 15 0577 28 49 45 4 PETWORTH 20 10 4641 29 12 34 5 PULBOROUGH 20 10 3760 32 28 33 6 COWFOLD RESERVES 20 85 733 35 -2 29 7 BARNS GREEN 20 83 941 39 2 27 8 EAST DEAN 20 6212 42 49 -7 20 9 SOUTHWATER 20 5312 41 55 -14 18 10 SELSEY 'A' 20 3116 22 89 -67 10 11 CLYMPING RESERVES 20 0317 22 83 -61 3
Division TWO NORTH P W D L F A GD Pts 1 OCKLEY 20 15 3260 27 33 48 2 ALFOLD 20 12 6236 15 21 42 3 RUDGWICK 20 12 2652 31 21 38 4 FAYGATE UTD RESERVES 20 11 5440 24 16 38 5 PARTRIDGE GREEN 20 11 4545 36 9 37 6 CAPEL 20 10 0 10 56 54 2 30 7 NEWDIGATE 20 56 940 53 -13 21 8 BILLINGSHURST RESERVES 20 6212 43 46 -3 20 9 HOLBROOK RESERVES 20 5312 38 54 -16 18 10 UPPER BEEDING RESERVES 20 3116 18 50 -32 10 11 HORSHAM TRINITY 20 2414 29 67 -38 10
49 Division TWO SOUTH P W D L F A GD Pts 1 NEWTOWN VILLA RES 20 15 2370 31 39 47 2 TANGMERE 20 15 2369 32 37 47 3 PREDATORS 20 12 3572 28 44 36 4 ROGATE 08 FC 20 11 3666 35 31 36 5 FITTLEWORTH 20 10 4651 46 5 34 6 FERNHURST SPORTS 20 83 955 47 8 27 7 BOXGROVE 20 74 947 47 0 25 8 LODSWORTH 20 6311 46 74 -28 21 9 GRAFFHAM 20 6113 31 75 -44 19 10 ATHLETICO ARUNDEL 20 5213 31 52 -21 17 11 HUNSTON CC RESERVES 20 1118 27 98 -71 4
Division THREE NORTH P W D L F A GD Pts 1 FOREST FC 20 18 2078 18 60 56 2 SLINFOLD 20 11 3661 28 33 36 3 WISBOROUGH GREEN 20 10 6447 29 18 36 4 HENFIELD RESERVES 20 10 4658 50 8 34 5 ASHINGTON ROVERS 20 85 755 48 7 29 6 T D SHIPLEY RESERVES 20 83 946 46 0 27 7 EWHURST 20 76 737 42 -5 27 8 ALFOLD RESERVES 20 8210 38 45 -7 26 9 COWFOLD THIRDS 20 65 938 33 5 23 10 HORSHAM CRUSADERS 20 3017 26 119 -93 9 11 SOUTHWATER RESERVES 20 1415 33 59 -26 7
Division THREE SOUTH P W D L F A GD Pts 1 THE VARDAR VIP FC 18 14 1360 29 31 43 2 WITTERING UTD RES 18 12 2443 25 18 38 3 STEDHAM UTD 18 11 3448 30 18 36 4 NYETIMBER PIRATES 18 11 2561 46 15 35 5 HARTING 18 67 541 37 4 25 6 YAPTON RESERVES 18 63 939 52 -13 21 7 RUSTINGTON PARK SENIORS 18 54 948 60 -12 19 8 WHYKE UTD 18 5310 38 49 -11 18 9 LAVANT RESERVES 18 5211 34 56 -22 17 10 BOSHAM RESERVES 18 0315 27 55 -28 3
Division FOUR NORTH P W D L F A Pts 1 BORDER WANDERERS 20 19 0199 26 73 57 2 BILLINGSHURST THIRDS 20 13 2563 40 23 41 3 HORSHAM OLYMPIC 20 11 5462 40 22 38 4 PULBOROUGH RESERVES 20 84 849 49 0 28 5 HENFIELD THIRDS 20 9110 47 47 0 28 6 HORSHAM BAP & AM 20 9110 39 40 -1 28 7 HOLBROOK THIRDS 20 9011 56 57 -1 27 8 ROWFANT VILLAGE 20 7112 34 57 -23 22 9 HORSHAM TRINITY RES 20 6410 48 72 -24 22 10 RUDGWICK RESERVES 20 5312 42 56 -14 18 11 CAPEL RESERVES 20 2315 26 81 -55 9 50 Division FOUR SOUTH P W D L F A GD Pts 1 HAMMER UTD 20 16 2269 26 43 50 2 FELPHAM COLTS 20 12 3545 33 12 39 3 LANCING UTD RESERVES 20 10 3749 42 7 33 4 AMBASSADORS 20 10 2865 32 33 32 5 THE SPORTSMAN 20 85 738 36 2 29 6 LAKE ROAD RANGERS 20 84 854 47 7 28 7 BRACKLESHAM 20 8210 39 56 -17 26 8 WHYKE UTD RES 20 8111 44 50 -6 25 9 COAL EXCHANGE 20 8111 52 61 -9 25 10 PREDATORS RES 20 5510 30 35 -5 20 11 REGIS VETERANS 20 3017 22 89 -67 9
Division FIVE NORTH P W D L F A GD Pts 1 FAYGATE UTD THIRDS 20 15 1466 30 36 46 2 HORSHAM SPARROWS 20 14 3352 29 23 45 3 OCKLEY RESERVES 20 14 1565 23 42 43 4 NEWDIGATE RESERVES 20 11 1854 45 9 34 5 HOLBROOK FOURTHS 20 93 856 44 12 30 6 EWHURST RESERVES 20 95 635 32 3 29 7 BARNS GREEN RESERVES 20 8111 36 44 -8 25 8 HORSHAM BAP & AM RES 20 6410 34 51 -17 22 9 HORSHAM OLYMPIC RES 20 6311 38 47 -9 21 10 HORSHAM TRINITY THIRDS 20 6113 38 49 -11 19 11 HORSHAM CRUSADERS RES 20 0119 18 98 -80 1
Division FIVE SOUTH P W D L F A GD Pts 1 THE CROWN FC 18 14 2257 23 34 44 2 HARTING RES 18 12 4262 29 33 40 3 TANGMERE RES 18 11 3466 28 38 36 4 MILLAND 18 11 2562 33 29 35 5 HAMMER UTD RES 18 11 1641 37 4 34 6 WHEATSHEAF BR 18 8010 29 31 -2 24 7 STEDHAM UTD RES 18 6012 35 51 -16 18 8 FELPHAM COLTS RES 18 5211 33 53 -20 17 9 CHAPEL 18 3015 29 73 -44 9 10 LODSWORTH RES 18 2016 14 70 -56 6
Division FIVE Central P W D L F A GD Pts 1 AMBERLEY 20 18 0294 13 81 54 2 PLAISTOW 20 13 1668 35 33 40 3 WATERSFIELD RES 20 13 1666 42 24 40 4 WEST CHILTINGTON RES 20 10 2863 60 3 32 5 WISBOROUGH GREEN RES 20 10 0 10 35 47 -12 30 6 PETWORTH RES 20 92 943 63 -20 29 7 FITTLEWORTH RES 20 7211 30 42 -12 23 8 PARTRIDGE GREEN RES 20 6311 45 61 -16 21 9 BILLINGSHURST ATHLETIC 20 6212 42 67 -25 20 10 SLINFOLD RES 20 5312 30 45 -15 18 11 SOUTHWATER THIRDS 20 4214 29 70 -41 14
51 LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
Premier Division 1989-90 West Chiltington 1965-66 Pagham 1990-91 North Holmwood 1966-67 Chichester City 1991-92 South Bersted 1967-68 Midhurst 1992-93 Sunallon 1968-69 Pagham 1993-94 South Bersted 1969-70 Pagham 1994-95 South Bersted 1970-71 Arundel 1995-96 Oving Social Club 1971-72 Corocraft Pegasus 1996-97 Oving Social Club 1972-73 Stedham United 1997-98 North Holmwood 1973-74 Sunallon 1998-99 Bosham 1974-75 Petworth 99-2000 Rustington 1975-76 Bognor College 2000-01 Upper Beeding 1976-77 Midhurst & E. United 2001-02 Midhurst & E United 1977-78 East Preston 2002-03 Alfold 1978-79 Midway 2003-04 Rustington 1979-80 Midhurst & E. United 2004-05 Chichester Hospitals 1980-81 East Preston 2005-06 South Bersted 1981-82 East Preston 2006-07 Dorking Wanderers 1982-83 East Preston 2007-08 Newtown Villa 1983-84 North Holmwood 2008-09 Newtown Villa 1984-85 North Holmwood 2009-10 Newtown Villa 1985-86 North Holmwood 2010-11 Angmering 1986-87 North Holmwood 2011-12 Billingshurst 1987-88 Henfield Athletic 2012-13 Cowfold 1988-89 Excess Sports Division One 1945-46 Chichester City 1972-73 Emsworth 1946-47 Portfield 1973-74 Billingshurst 1947-48 Graylingwell 1974-75 Lavant 1948-49 Portfield 1975-76 Broadbridge Heath 1949-50 Pulborough 1976-77 Hunston United 1950-51 Pulborough 1977-78 Bosham 1951-52 Pulborough 1978-79 Fernhurst Sports 1952-53 Bognor Regis 1979-80 Bourne Park Rangers 1953-54 Bognor Regis 1980-81 Ferring 1954-55 Selsey 1981-82 Eastergate United 1955-56 Midhurst 1982-83 North Holmwood 1956-57 Selsey 1983-84 Horndean Res. 1957-58 Selsey 1984-85 Excess Sports 1958-59 Selsey 1985-86 Sompting 1959-60 Lec Sports 1986-87 Roffey 1960-61 Selsey 1987-88 Emsworth 1961-62 Emsworth 1988-89 Milland 1962-63 Midhurst 1989-90 Steyning Old Grammarians 1963-64 Sidlesham 1990-91 Sunallon 1964-65 Midhurst 1991-92 Cowfold 1965-66 Slindon 1992-93 Swan 1966-67 Petworth 1993-94 Chichester Hospitals 1967-68 Horsharn Olympic 1994-95 Oving Social Club 1968-69 Wittering United 1996-97 Upper Beeding 1969-70 Emsworth 1997-98 Seelec Delta 1970-71 Pulborough 1998-99 Ferring 1971-72 Sunallon 99-2000 The Ship Aldwick 52 2000-01 Faygate United 2007-08 Cowfold 2001-02 South Bersted 2008-09 Clymping Res 2002-03 Chichester Hospitals 2009-10 Angmering 2003-04 East Dean 2010-11 Hunston CC 2004-05 South Bersted 2011-12 Lavant 2005-06 Predators 2012-13 Wittering Utd 2006-07 Newtown Villa
Division Two 1989-90 Lavant (S) 1956-57 Bosham Stedham United (N) 1957-58 Lavant 1990-91 SB Sports (S) 1958-59 Lec Sports Horsham Olympic (N) 1959-60 Selsey 1991-92 Oving Social (S) 1960-61 Selsey Lurgashall (N) 1961-62 Felpham United 1992-93 Wittering United (S) 1962-63 Pagham Billingshurst (N) 1963-64 Selsey 1993-94 Rogate (S) 1964-65 Petworth Alfold (N) 1965-66 Hunston United 1994-95 The Ship Aldwick (S) 1966-67 Southbourne Sunallon Res. (N) 1967-68 Hunston United 1995-96 Emsworth (S) 1968-69 Sweetlands Henfield (N) 1969-70 Lavant 1996-97 Bracklesham (S) 1970-71 Sunallon Seelec Delta (N) 1971-72 Southbourne Sports 1997-98 Clymping (S) 1972-73 Billingshurst Southwater (N) 1973-74 Newtown 1998-99 Angmering (South 1974-75 Watersfield Partridge Green (N) 1975-76 Hunston (S) 99-2000 Yapton (S) Henfield Athletic (N) Ashington Rovers (N) 1976-77 Selsey Res. (S) 2000-01 Bracklesham (S) Old Collyerians (N) Royal & Sun Alliance Res. (N) 1977-78 Slindon (S) 2001-02 Clymping (S) Graffham (N) Loxwood (N) 1978-79 Bourne Park Rangers (S) 2002-03 West Chiltington (N) North Holmwood (N) Univ. Coll. Chichester (S) 1979-80 Ferring (S) 2003-04 Dorking Wanderers (N) Southwater (N) Wittering Utd (S) 1980-81 Midhurst & E. Res. (S) 2004-05 Partridge Green (N) Alfold (N) Barnham (S) 1981-82 East Preston Res. (S) 2005-06 TD Shipley Res (N) Henfield Ath. (N) Newtown Villa (S) 1982-83 Wittering & B. Utd. (S) 2006-07 Billingshurst (Nortth) Billingshurst (N) Rustington Res. (S) 1983-84 Bracklesham (S) 2007-08 Ashington Rovers (N) Rusper (N) Clymping Reserves (S) 1984-85 Milland (S) 2008-09 Watersfield (N) Old Collyerians (N) Selsey Town (S) 1985-86 Felpham United (S) 2009-10 Holbrook (N) Pulborough (N) Barnham Res. (S) 1986-87 Horndean lll (S) 2010-11 Cowfold 2nd (N) Steyning Old Grams. (N) Yapton (S) 1987-88 Oving Social Club (S) 2011-12 Henfield (N) West Chiltington (N) Wittering United (S) 1988-89 South Bersted (S) 2012-13 Ockley (N) Loxwood (N) Newtown Villa Res (S)
53 Division Three 1958-59 Felpham United 1990-91 Ford United (S) 1959-60 Lec Sports Petworth (C) 1960-61 Wittering United Slinfold (N) 1961-62 Chichester City 1991-92 Sidlesham Res. (S) 1962-63 Bognor College Wisborough Green (C) 1963-64 South Bersted Shipley (N) 1964-65 Northchapel 1992-93 Clymping (S) 1965-66 Sweetlands Sports Liss Athletic Res. (C) 1966-67 Renegades Sunallon Res. (N) 1967-68 Funtington United 1993-94 Southboume Sports (S) 1968-69 Emsworth United Fittleworth (C) 1969-70 Compton Valley Roffey Res. (N) 1970-71 Rustington (S) 1994-95 Sidlesham Res. (S) Barns Green (N) Upper Beeding (C) 1971-72 Eastergate United (S) Forest Res. (N) Henfield Athletic (N) 1995-96 Hunston Utd. (S) 1972-73 Clymping (S) West Chiltington (C) Partridge Green (N) Seelec Delta (N) 1973-74 Fernhurst Sports (S) 1996-97 South Bersted Res. (S) Watersfield (N) Pulborough (C) 1974-75 Ford United (S) Lower Beeding & Nuthurst (N) Wisborough Green (N) 1997-98 Lavant (S) 1975-76 Earnley (S) Harting (C) B’bridge Heath Res. (N) Shipley (N) 1976-77 Aldingboume (S) 1998-99 Yapton (South Amberley (N) Billingshurst (C) 1977-78 Angmering (S) Faygate Utd. (N) Milland (N) 99-2000 East Dean (S) 1978-79 Eastergate Utd. (S) Shipley Res. (C) Rusper (N) North Holmwood (N) 1979-80 East Preston Res. (S) 2000-01 Chichester Hospitals (S) Billingshurst (N) Fittleworth (C) 1980-81 Wittering & B. United (S) Warnham (N) Northchapel Sports (N) 2001-02 University Coll Chi (S) 1981-82 South Bersted (S) Graffham (C) Rusper (N) Roffey Res (N) 1982-83 Aldingboume (S) 2002-03 Yapton Res (S) Old Collyerians (N) Rogate Res (C) 1983-84 Ferring Res. (S) Horsham Ath. (N) Graffham (N) 2003-04 T.D. Shipley Res (N) 1984-85 Oving Social Club (S) Barnham (S) Steyning O.G. (N) Midhurst & E. Res. (C) 1985-86 Watersfield (S) 2004-05 Dorking Wanderers Res. (N) Forest Old Boys Res. (N) Rustington Res. (S) 1986-87 Westloats (S) 2005-06 Rudgwick (N) West Chiltington (C) Predators Res. (S) Cowfold (N) 2006-07 Newdigate (N) 1987-88 Southbourne Sports (S) Middleton-on-Sea (S) Fitttleworth (C) 2007-08 Watersfield (N) Rudgwick (N) General Henry (S) 1988-89 South Bersted Res. (S) 2008-09 Barns Green (N) Rogate (C) Barnham III (S) North Holmwood Res. (N) 2009-10 Cowfold Res. (N) 1989-90 Emsworth Res. (S) Barnham 3rd (S) Milland Res. (C) 2010-11 Fittleworth (N) Partridge Green (N) Selsey FC ‘A’ (S) 54 2011-12 Ockley (N) 2012-13 Forest (N) Graffham (S) Vardar VIP (S)
Division Four 1987-88 Hunston United (S) 1960-61 Yapton East Dean (C) 1961-62 Littlehampton Town Partridge Green Res. (N) 1962-63 Slindon 1988-89 Bilsham United (S) 1963-64 Northchapel Lurgashall (C) 1964-65 Sweetlands Alfold Res. (N) 1965-66 Funtington United 1989-90 Aldingbourne (S) 1966-67 Southboume Steyning O.G. Res. (C) 1967-68 S.E.B. (Chichester) Henfield Ath. Res. (N) 1968-69 Compton Valley 1990-91 Clymping (S) 1969-70 Harting Barns Green Res. (C) 1970-71 Newtown (S) Roffey Athletic (N) Wisborough Green (N) 1991-92 East Preston lll (S) 1971-72 Summerley Park Rangers (S) Northchapel Sports (C) Boxgrove Sports (C) Seelec Delta (N) North Holmwood (N) 1992-93 Aldwick Athletic (S) 1972-73 Ford United (S) Harting (C) Funtington United (C) Sunallon lll (N) Wisborough Green (N) 1993-94 South Bersted lll (S) 1973-74 East Preston Res. (S) West Chiltington (C) Slindon (C) Faygate Utd. (N) Sunallon Res. (N) 1994-95 Watersfield (S) 1974-75 The Rising Sun (S) Loxwood (C) Sweetlands (C) Seelec Delta Res. (N) Ewhurst (N) 1995-96 Emsworth Res. (S) 1975-76 Castle Stables (S) Stedham Utd. Res. (C) Nth. Holmwood Res. (N) Friends Provident (N) 1976-77 Allington (S) 1996-97 Newtown Villa (S) Slinfold Res. (N) Harting (C) 1977-78 Eastergate Utd. (S) Broadbridge Heath ‘A’ (N) Rusper (N) 1997-98 Emsworth Res. (S) 1978-79 Bognor Regis P.O. Sports (S) Slinfold Res. (C) East End Utd. (N) Henfield Res. (N) 1979-80 Wittering & B. Utd. (S) 1998-99 East Dean (S) Northchapel Sports (N) Alfold III (C) 1980-81 East Dean South Horsham Olympic Res. (N) Capel (N) 99-2000 Yapton Res. (S) 1981-82 Bracklesham (S) Loxwood (C) Southwater Res. (N) Warnham (N) 1982-83 Oving Social Club (S) 2000-01 Chichester Hospital Res. (S) Fittleworth (C) Upper Beeding Res. (C) Nth. Holmwood Res. (N) Dorking Wonderers (N) 1983-84 Boxgrove (South 2001-02 Selsey III (S) Harting (C) Ashington Res. (C) Horsham Baptists (N) Newdigate (N) 1984-85 South Bersted Res. (S) 2002-03 Predators (S) West Chiltington (C) Mid & Easebourne (C) Forest Old Boys Res. (N) Alfold Res. (N) 1985-86 Westloats (S) 2003-04 Pulborough Res. (S) Lurgashall (C) Dorking Wanderers Res. (N) Ockley (N) 2004-05 Faygate United Res. (N) 1986-87 Bognor Martlets (S) Predators Res. (S) Stedham Utd. Res. (C) 2005-06 Billingshurst Res. (N) Henfield Athletic Res. (N) Square Deal FC (S)
55 2006-07 Storrington III (N) 2010-11 Faygate United (N) Selsey Town (S) Whyke United (S) 2007-08 AFC Roffey (N) 2011-12 Forest Res. (N) Barnham III (S) Wittering United Res. (S) 2008-09 Cowfold Res. (N) 2012-13 Border Wanderers (N) Newtown Villa III (S) Hammer United (S) 2009-10 Forest Res. (N) Fishbourne Res. (S)
Division Five 1982-83 East Preston lll (S) Lavant lll (C) 1961-62 Slindon Sunallon IV (N) 1962-63 Rogate 1983-84 Westloats (S) 1963-64 Harting Cocking (C) 1964-65 Funtington Old Collyerians Res. (N) 1965-66 Southboume 1984-85 New Park (S) 1966-67 Lodsworth Boxgrove Res. (C) 1967-68 Compton Valley Ockley (N) 1968-69 Hunston United 1985-86 Bognor Martlets (S) 1969-70 Felpham United West Chiltington Res. (C) 1970-71 Sweetlands (S) Horsham Baptists Res. (N) Stedharn United (C) 1986-87 Laburnum Villa (S) Slinfold (N) Harting Res. (C) 1971-72 Amberley (S) Seelec Delta (N) Keatings (C) 1987-88 Broadwater Saints (S) Ellens Green (N) Billingshurst lll (C) 1972-73 Clymping (S) Old Collyerians Res. (N) Tillington (C) 1988-89 Oving Social Club Res. (S) Rudgwick (N) Loxwood Res. (C) 1973-74 The Rising Sun (S) Roffey lll (N) Cocking (C) 1989-90 Rustington lV (S) Southwater (Norlh) Upper Beeding (C) 1974-75 Castle Stables (S) Roffey IV (N) Tillington (C) 1990-91 Angmering Res. (S) Henfield Ath. Res. (N) Amberley Res. (C) 1975-76 Allington (S) Horsham Baptists Res. (N) Bosham Res. (C) 1991-92 Aldwick Ath. (S) Sunallon lll (N) Upper Beeding (C) 1976-77 Tangmere (S) Ciba-Geigy Res. (N) Borough Utd. (C) 1992-93 South Bersted lll (S) Rusper (N) Fernhurst Sports Res. (C) 1977-78 Bognor Regis P.O. Sports (S) Seelec Delta Res. (N) Pulborough Res. (C) 1993-94 Angmering ‘B’ (S) Barns Green Res. (N) Cocking (C) 1978-79 Bourne Park Rangers Res. (S ) North Holmwood ‘A’ (N) Graffham Res. (C) 1994-95 Nyetimber Mazda (S) Ockley (N) Upper Beeding Res. (C) 1979-80 Bracklesham (S) East End Utd. Res. (N) Petworth Res. (C) 1995-96 Aldingbourne (S) Plaistow (N) Ashington Rovers Res. (E) 1980-81 Chichester Hospital Res. (S) Faygate Utd. Res. (N) Southwater Res. (C) Boxgrove Res. (W) Henfield Ath. Res. (N) 1996-97 Walberton Village (S) 1981-82 Oving Social Club (S) Henfield Res. (E) Steyning O.G. (C) Seelec Delta Res. (N) Rudgwick Res. (N) Lurgashall (W) 56 1997-98 G.C.R.I. (S) 2006-07 AFC Roffey (N) Southwater Res. (E) Predators IV (S) Horsham Olympic III (N) Ashington Rovers Res (C) Ambassadors Res. (W) 2007-08 Henfield Resrves (N) 1998-99 Newtown Villa Res. (S) Rustington Park Seniors (S) Graffham (E) Liss Athletic III (C) Niceday Utd. (N) Rusper (N) Loxwood (W) Selsey FC (S) 99-2000 University Coll. Chichester (S) Barns Green Res (C) West Chiltington (C) 2008-09 Rusper (N) Partridge Green III (N) Selsey FC (S) 2000-01 Newtown Villa 3rd (S) Barns Green Res (C) Midhurst & E Res. (C) 2009-10 Faygate Utd Res. (N) Dorking Wanderers Res. (N) Graffham (S) 2001-02 Chi Hosp Res. (S) Cowfold 3rd (C) Henfield III (C) 2010-11 Ockley 2nd (N) Newdigate Res (N) Predators 2nd (S) 2002-03 Coal Exchange (S) Rudgwick 2nd (C) Wisborough Gn Res. (N) 2011-12 Rowfant Village (N) 2003-04 Billingshurst Res (N) Felpham Colts (S) Milland (S) Billingshurst 3rd (C) 2004-05 Storrington III (N) 2012-13 Faygate United 3rd (N) Square Deal (S) The Crown (S) 2005-06 Warnham (N) Amberley (C) Barnham Res (S) Littlehampton Railway (C)
Division Six 1965-66 Sweetland Sports 1968-69 Renegades 1966-67 Compton Valley 1969-70 Eurotherm United 1967-68 East Dean 1970- 71 discontinued
CUP WINNERS - CENTENARY CUP
1995-96 South Bersted 2004-05 Loxwood 1996-97 North Holmwood 2005-06 Angmering 1997-98 Warnham 2006-07 Predators 1998-99 Bosham 2007-08 Newtown Villa 99-2000 Rustington 2008-09 Newtown Villa 2000-01 Competition Adandoned 2009-10 Competition abandoned 2001-02 Midhurst & Easebourne Utd 2010-11 Billingshurst 2002-03 The Ship (Aldwick) 2011-12 Wittering United 2003-04 Loxwood 2012-13 Competition abandoned
MALCOLM SIMMONDS MEMORIAL CUP
1945-46 Chichester City 1951-52 Westbourne 1946-47 Portfield 1952-53 Westbourne 1947-48 Petworth 1953-54 Graylingwell 1948-49 Graylingwell 1954-55 Bognor Regis 1949-50 Chichester Cily 1955-56 Selsey 1950-51 Pulborough 1956-57 Selsey
57 1957-58 Selsey 1985-86 North Holmwood 1958-59 Selsey 1986-87 North Holmwood 1959-60 Midhurst 1987-88 Henfield Athletic 1960-61 Petworth 1988-89 Bracklesham 1961-62 Bognor Regis 1989-90 West Chiltington 1962-63 Competition abandoned 1990-91 Sidlesham 1963-64 Sidlesham 1991-92 SB Sports 1964-65 Chichester City 1992-93 South Bersted 1965-66 Stedham United 1993-94 Roffey 1966-67 Chichester Cily 1994-95 South Bersted 1967-68 Pagham 1995-96 South Bersted 1968-69 Corocraft Pegasus 1996-97 Henfield 1969-70 Southbourne Sports 1997-98 Seelec Delta 1970-71 Arundel 1998-99 Bosham 1971-72 Horsham Olympic 99-2000 The Ship Aldwick 1972-73 Emsworth 2000-01 Competition abandoned 1973-74 Midhurst & E. Utd. 2001-02 Henfield 1974-75 Rustington 2002-03 Chichester Hospitals 1975-76 Rustington 2003-04 Clymping 1976-77 Midhurst & E. Utd. 2004-05 Loxwood 1977-78 Midhurst & E. Utd. 2005-06 Predators 1978-79 Sidlesham 2006-07 Eastergate Utd 1979-80 Midhurst & E. Utd. 2007-08 Clymping 1980-81 East Preston 2008-09 University of Chichester 1981-82 Ferring 2009-10 Competition abandoned 1982-83 East Preston 2010-11 Cowfold 1983-84 North Holmwood 2011-12 Billingshurst 1984-85 North Holmwood 2012-13 Competition abandoned
CHICHESTER CHARITY CUP 1961-62 Sidlesham 1985-86 Felpham United 1962-63 Competition abandoned 1986-87 Manor Athletic 1963-64 Emsworth Res. 1987-88 East Preston Res. 1964-65 Slindon 1988-89 South Bersted 1965-66 Sweetlands Sports 1989-90 Capel 1966-67 Renegades 1990-91 Oving Social Club 1967-68 Hunston United 1991-92 Lurgashall 1968-69 Sweetlands 1992-93 Chichester Hospitals 1969-70 Lavant 1993-94 Maple Leaf Rangers 1970-71 Sunallon 1994-95 Ashington Rovers 1971-72 Barns Green 1995-96 Bracklesham 1972-73 Billingshurst 1996-97 Seelec Delta 1973-74 Chichester City lll 1997-98 Partridge Green 1974-75 Summerley Park Rangers 1998-99 South Bersted Res. 1975-76 Eastergate United 99-2000 Yapton 1976-77 Storrington Res. 2000-01 Competition abandoned 1977-78 Henfield Athletic 2001-02 Chichester Hospitals 1978-79 Felpham United 2002-03 West Chiltington 1979-80 Ferring 2003-04 Wittering Utd 1980-81 Billingshurst 2004-05 Predators 1981-82 Chichester Hospitals 2005-06 Newtown Villa 1982-83 Wittering & B. Utd. 2006-07 Cowfold 1983-84 Chichester Hospitals 2007-08 Clymping Reserves 1984-85 South Bersted 2008-09 Holbrook 58 CHICHESTER CHARITY CUP Cont…
2009-10 Competition abandoned 2011-12 Henfield 2010-11 Alfold 2012-13 Competition abandoned
DIVISION 3 CHARITY CUP 1970-71 Broadbridge Heath 1992-93 Bognor Motors 1971-72 Partridge Green 1993-94 Forest Res. 1972-73 Clymping 1994-95 Faygate United 1973-74 Summerley Park Rangers 1995-96 Slinfold 1974-75 Lavant Res. 1996-97 Chichester Hospitals 1975-76 Lavant Res. 1997-98 Chichester Hospitals 1976-77 Amberley 1998-99 Yapton 1977-78 Castle Stables 99-2000 East Dean 1978-79 Eastergate United 2000-01 Competition abandoned 1979-80 Chichester Hospitals 2001-02 Roffey 1980-81 Chichester Hospitals 2002-03 Rogate Res 1981-82 Aldingbourne 2003-04 Predators 1982-83 Rustington Res. 2004-05 Ockley 1983-84 Graffham 2005-06 Eastergate Res 1984-85 Wisborough Green 2006-07 Newdigate 1985-86 South Bersted Res. 2007-08 General Henry 1986-87 West Chiltington 2008-09 Barnham III 1987-88 Ford United 2009-10 Competition abandoned 1988-89 Manor Ath. 2010-11 Selsey FC ‘A’ 1989-90 Emsworlh Res. 2011-12 Ockley 1990-91 Petworlh 2012-13 Competition abandoned 1991-92 Sidlesham Res.
DIVISION 4 CHARITY CUP 1970-71 Wisborough Green 1993-94 Faygate United 1971-72 Clymping 1994-95 Seelec Delta Res. 1972-73 Funtington United 1995-96 Wittering Utd. Res. 1973-74 Lavant Res. 1996-97 Lavant 1974-75 Ewhurst 1997-98 North Holmwood Res. 1975-76 Castle Stables 1998-99 Broadwater Saints 1976-77 Allington 99-2000 Ferring Res. 1977-78 Eastergate United 2000-01 Competition abandoned 1978-79 East End United 2001-02 Selsey III 1979-80 Wittering & B. Utd. 2002-03 Predators 1980-81 Bracklesham 2003-04 Dorking Wanderers Res 1981-82 Bracklesham 2004-05 Capel Res 1982-83 Oving Social Club 2005-06 Newtown Villa Res 1983-84 Lurgashall 2006-07 The Wheatsheaf 1984-85 Forest Old Boys Res. 2007-08 Barnham III 1985-86 Westloats 2008-09 Cowfold Res 1987-88 Partridge Green Res. 2009-10 Competition abandoned 1988-89 Bilsham Utd. 2010-11 Ockley 1989-90 Laburnum Villa Res. 2011-12 Whyke United Res. 1990-91 Roffey Athletic 2012-13 Competition abandoned 1991-92 East Preston lll 1992-93 Cowfold Res.
59 DIVISION 5 CHARITY CUP 1986-87 East Preston Ill 1992-93 South Bersted lll 1970-71 Eurotherm United 1993-94 Angmering ‘B’ 1971-72 Keatings 1994-95 Nyetimber Mazda 1972-73 Clymping 1995-96 Faygate Utd. Res. 1973-74 The Rising Sun 1996-97 Southwater III 1974-75 Castle Stables 1997-98 Clymping Res. 1975-76 Bosham Res. 1998-99 Slindon Res. 1976-77 Bognor Regis Post Office 99-2000 Selsey III 1977-78 Wittering & B. Utd. 2000-01 Competition abandoned 1978-79 Wisborough Green Res. 2001-02 Predators FC 1979-80 Petworth Res. 2002-03 Coal Exchange 1980-81 Chichester Hosp. Res. 2003-04 Milland 1981-82 Oving Social Club 2004-05 Barnham Res 1982-83 Bosham Res. 2005-06 Barnham Res 1983-84 Chichester City lll 2006-07 Plaistow 1984-85 New Park 2007-08 Rustington Park Seniors 1985-86 Bognor Martlets 2008-09 Fishbourne Res 1986-87 Laburnum Villa 2009-10 Competition abandoned 1987-88 Broadwater Saints 2010-11 Border Wanderers 1988-89 Lodsworth Res. 2011-12 Milland 1989-90 Rustington lV 2012-13 Competition abandoned 1990-91 Cowfold Res. 1991-92 Lavant Res.
BAREHAM TROPHY 1961-62 Hunston & Mundham Utd. 1988-89 Laburnum Villa 1962-63 Competition abandoned 1989-90 Emsworth Res. 1963-64 Northchapel 1990-91 East Preston lll 1964-65 Corinthian 1991-92 Sidlesham Res. 1965-66 Funtington United 1992-93 Corinthians 1966-67 Wick ‘B’ 1993-94 Southbourne Sports 1967-68 Compton Valley 1994-95 Sidlesham Res. 1968-69 Compton Valley 1995-96 Rustington Res. 1969-70 Renegades 1996-97 Chichester Hospitals 1970-71 Midhurst & E. Utd. 1997-98 Southbourne Sports 1971-72 Eastergate United 1998-99 Rustington Res. 1972-73 Boxgrove Sports 99-2000 Emsworth 1973-74 Fernhurst Sports 2000-01 Competition abandoned 1974-75 Slindon 2001-02 Univ College Chichester 1975-76 Bourne Park Rangers 2002-03 Pulborough 1976-77 Bourne Park Rangers 2003-04 Rustington Res 1977-78 East Preston Res. 2004-05 Predators 1978-79 Eastergate Utd. 2005-06 Middleton-on-Sea 1979-80 Emsworth Res. 2006-07 Selsey Town 1980-81 Chichester Hospitals 2007-08 Selsey Town 1981-82 East Preston Youth Club 2008-09 Fishbourne Res 1982-83 Bracklesham 2009-10 Competition abandoned 1983-84 East Preston Youth Club 2010-11 Fittleworth 1984-85 Bosham Res. 2011-12 Tangmere 1985-86 Midway Res. 2012-13 Competition abandoned 1986-87 Midway Res. 1987-88 Boxgrove
60 TONY KOPP CUP 1970-71 Alfold 1991-92 Ashington Rovers 1971-72 Ewhurst 1992-93 Forest Res. 1972-73 North Holmwood 1993-94 Upper Beeding 1973-74 North Holmwood 1994-95 Upper Beeding Wisborough Green 1995-96 Lower Beeding & Nuthurst 1974-75 Wisborough Green 1996-97 Faygate United 1975-76 Horsham Olympic Res. 1997-98 Wisborough Green 1976-77 Loxwood United 1998-99 Wisborough Green 1977-78 Rusper 99-2000 Niceday Utd. 1978-79 Partridge Green 2000-01 Competition abandoned 1979-80 Billingshurst 2001-02 Capel 1980-81 Warnham 2002-03 Billingshurst 1981-82 Warnham 2003-04 Horsham Trinity 1982-83 Kirdford Sports 2004-05 Barns Green 1983-84 North Holmwood Res. 2005-06 Storrington III 1984-85 Steyning Old Gramms. 2006-07 Billingshurst Res 1986-87 West Chiltington 2007-08 Slinfold 1985-86 Horsham Baptists 2008-09 Cowfold Res 1987-88 Loxwood 2009-10 Competition abandoned 1988-89 Horsham Olympic 2010-11 Horsham Crusaders 1989-90 Wisborough Green 2011-12 Horsham Trinity 1990-91 Slinfold 2012-13 Competition abandoned
INVITATION SHIELD 1995-96 Oving Social Club III 2001-02 Storrington III 1996-97 Discontinued 2002-03 Discontinued
GUY WALKER SPORTSMANSHIP TROPHY 1966-67 Renegades 1990-91 Horsham Baptists 1967-68 Bognor Regis Youth Club 1991-92 Old Collyerians 1968-69 Bognor College 1992-93 Horsham Olympic lll 1969-70 Milland 1993-94 Bilsham Utd. Res. 1970-71 Ford United 1994-95 Graffham Res. 1971-72 Boxgrove Res. 1995-96 Graffham 1972-73 Watersfield Res. 1996-97 Oving Social Club 1973-74 Slinfold Res. 1997-98 Wittering Utd. Res. 1974-75 Loxwood United Res. 1887-99 Lavant Res. 1975-76 Summerley Park Rangers 99-2000 Cocking 1976-77 Rustington lll 2000-01 Chichester Hospitals & 1977-78 Stedham United Res. Fernhurst jointly 1978-79 Loxwood United Res. 2001-02 Rustington III 1979-80 Henfield Athletic Res. 2002-03 Fernhurst Sports Res 1980-81 Loxwood United 2003-04 Ambassadors 1981-82 Henfield Athletic Res. 2004-05 Coal Exchange 1982-83 Partridge Green Res. 2005-06 Amberley 1983-84 Horsham Baptists 2006-07 University College Chichester 1984-85 Southbourne Sports 2007-08 Liss Athletic 1985-86 Broadwater Saints 2008-09 Fishbourne Res 1986-87 Lancing & Sompting R.B.L. 2009-10 Ambassadors 1987-88 Horsham Baptists 2010-11 Watersfield 2nd 1988-89 Friends’ Provident Res. 2011-12 Barnham 3rd 1989-90 Horsham Baptists lll 2012-13 Ambassadors
61 PAUL BRANT SPORTSMANSHIP TROPHY 1994-95 Horsham Baptists lll 2003-04 Horsham Olympic Res 1995-96 Horsham Baptists 2004-05 Henfield Res 1996-97 Billingshurst 2005-06 Horsham Baptist Res 1997-98 Friends Provident 2006-07 Alfold 1998-99 Capel 2007-08 Horsham Baptist Reserves 99-2000 Petworth III 2008-09 Horsham Baptist Reserves 2000-01 Henfield 2009-10 Horsham Baptists 2001-02 Royal & Sun Alliance 2010-11 Cowfold 4th Horsham Trinity Res 2011-12 Billingshurst Athletic 2002-03 Royal & Sun Alliance IV 2012-13 Horsham B&A Reserves
PATRICK ISRAEL TROPHY (Leading Goal Scorer in Division 5) 1991-92 G. Saunders (Fittleworth Res.) 2002-03 Keith Russell 1992-93 M. Davies (Coal Exchange) (S’bourne Sp. Res.) 2003-04 Craig Fry (Milland) J. Hall (Seelec Delta Res.) 2004-05 Daniel Casey (Square Deal) 1993-94 D. Edney (Cocking) 2005-06 David Knowles 1994-95 D. Knowles (Aldingboume) (The Wheatsheaf) 1995-96 D. Thorpe (Aldingbourne) 2006-07 Scott Shorey (AFC Roffey) 1996-97 D. Wadey (Walberton Village) 2007-08 Jamie Smith (Henfield) 1997-98 R. Cole (Kirdford) 2008-09 Marc Figas (Fishbourne Res) 1998-99 J. Hazel (Loxwood) 2009-10 Harry Harwood (Graffham) 99-2000 P. Benham (W. Chiltington) 2010-11 Trevor Penfold (Predators R) 2000-01 R. Saigeman (Newtown V 3rd) 2011-12 James Peake (W Chilt Res) 2001-02 Zino Palatzi (Newdigate) 2012-13 Craig Streeter (Amberley)
ERIC HIBBS TROPHY (Leading Goal Scorer in Divisions 3 & 4) 2007- 08 Matt Dingle (Watersfield) 2010-11 Graham Preston (Graffham) 2008- 09 Darren Casey (Square Deal) 2011-12 Russ Harwood (Forest Res) 2009-10 Rhys Watling (Fishbourne Res) 2012-13 Paul Cotton (Ambassadors)
TOP CLUB ASSISTANT REFEREE 1970-71 D. Howell (Loxwood Utd.) 1985-86 M. Lawrence (Ford United) 1971-72 R. Lusted (Keatings) 1986-87 F. Dillon-Thiselton 1972-73 J . Kingswell (Emsworth) (Lurgashall) 1973-74 S. Booker (Rustington) 1987-88 T. Evenden 1974-75 D. Home (Castle Stables) (Lancing & Somp.R.B.L.) 1975-76 P. Axworthy (Boxgrove Sp.) 1988-89 T. Evenden 1976-77 L. Simmons (Lavant) (Lancing & Somp.R.B.L.) 1977-78 L. Simmons (Lavant) and 1989-90 T. Evenden R. Baldwin (Horsham Olym.) (Lancing & Somp.R.B.L.) 1978-79 A. Bartlett (Sidlesham) 1990-91 G. Clark (Watersfield) 1979-80 D. Glaysher (Billingshurst) 1991-92 A. Emery (Capel) 1980-81 S. Sheppard (Bourne Park R.) 1992-93 M. Wharton (Harting) 1981-82 R. Lane (Fernhurst Sports) 1993-94 A. Webb (Rudgwick) 1982-83 J. Tenrill (Felpham Utd.) 1994-95 A. Simmonds (Plaistow) 1983-84 G. Kearvell (East Dean) 1995-96 J. Nevins (Roffey) 1984-85 A. Puttick (Warnham) 1996-97 L. Figg (Ockley)
62 1997-98 L. Figg (Ockley) 2006-07 M. Wharton (Harting) 1998-99 M. Wharton (Harting) 2007-08 G. Kearvell (East Dean) 99-2000 C. Anderson (Capel) 2008-09 Derek Edmonds (Cowfold) 2000-01 G. Kearvell (East Dean) 2009-10 Derek Edmonds (Cowfold) 2001-02 D. Chambers (Boxgrove) 2010-11 Don Barber (TD Shipley) 2002-03 T. Ford (Fernhurst) 2011-12 Wayne Mouring (Alfold) 2003-04 C. Anderson (Capel) 2012-13 Tim Calloway (East Dean) 2004-05 C. Anderson (Capel) 2005-06 D. Chambers ( BoxgroveFC)
CLUB SECRETARY OF THE SEASON CUP 1977-78 M. J. Fordham (Midway) 1996-97 E. Holder (Henfield) 1978-79 J. H. Anscombe (Sidlesham) 1997-98 N. Collins (Rustington) 1979-80 K. L. Edney (Aldingbourne) 1998-99 T. I. Sadler (Bracklesham) 1980-81 V. H. Cox (Hunston Utd.) 99-2000 N. Collins (Rustington) 1981-82 T. N. Grasty (Clymping) 2000-01 C. Seabrook 1982-83 R. Bell (Manor Ath.) (Partridge Green) 1983-84 Mrs A. J. Addison (Rusper) 2001-02 D. Coe (Yapton) 1984-85 C. Anderson (Capel) 2002-03 M. Wroe (Loxwood) 1985-86 T. F. Shanley (Rustington) 2003-04 Miss J. Jenkins 1986-87 G. Puttick (Fernhurst Sports) (Royal & SunAlliance) 1987-88 D. M. P. Heather (Watersfield) 2004-05 P. Little (Ambassadors) 1988-89 M. Hollands (Lavant) 2005-06 P Tomley (Worthing BCOB) 1989-90 Mrs S. M. Joad (Amberley) 2006-07 W Mouring (Alfold) 1990-91 R. D. George 2007-08 Mrs M Joad (Amberley) (Lancing & Somp.R.B.L.) 2008-09 Brian Knight (Horsham Trinty) 1991-92 D. J. Strudwick (Barns Green) 2009-10 Nicky Crabb (Ashington Rvrs) 1992-93 E. E. Adams (N. Holmwood) 2010-11 Beryl Goss (Yapton) 1993-94 J. G. Gamble (Partridge Gn.) 2011-12 Mike Baxter (Faygate Utd) 1994-95 R. G. C. Dorey (Oving S. Club) 2012-13 Ian France (West Chiltington) 1995-96 Miss J. R. Nichols (H Bapts)
REFEREE OF THE SEASON 1984-85 C. Carter (Harting) 2005-06 A. Carter (Selsey) 1985-86 G. S. Hibbs (Horsham) 2006-07 A. Carter (Selsey) 1986-87 G. S. Hibbs (Horsham) 2007-08 P. Ifould (Worthing) 1987-88 G. S. Hibbs (Horsham) 2008-09 P. Barratt (Level 5) 1988-89 R. K. Minty (Felpham) M. Waller (Level 6) 1989-90 J. P. Towes (Ford) J. Hill (Level 7) 1990-91 S. J. Kemp (Selsey) 2009-10 C. Salt (Worthing-L5) 1991-92 N. E. Thomas (Petworth) M. Waller (Midhurst-L6) 1992-93 C. J. Bird (Horsham) G. Davies (Worthing-L7) 1993-94 M. J. McKeown (Pagham) 2010-11 Paul Barratt (Midhurst-L5) 1994-95 M. J. McKeown (Pagham) Geoff Palmer (Horsham-L6) 1995-96 M. J. McKeown (Pagham) Gareth Davies (Worthing-L7) 1996-97 M. J. Lewis (Horsham) 2011-12 John Burns (Level 5) 1997-98 G. J. Brabon (Southwater) Mike Briant (Level 6) 1998-99 S. J. McKie (Horsham) Lisa Benn (Level 7) 99-2000 S. Peacock (Billingshurst) 2012-13 Phil Surlis (Level 5) 2000-01 D. Barnard ( Southwater) Andy Ide (Level 6) 2001-02 P. Blackmore (Bognor) Guy Lawson (Level 7) 2002-03 P. Blackmore (Bognor) 2003-04 B. Small (Bognor) 2004-05 T. Robinson (Bracklesham)
63 TEAM OF THE SEASON Upper Divisions Lower Divisions 1992-93 Cranleigh ‘A’ Billingshurst Res. 1993-94 Old Collyerians Bilsham United Res. 1994-95 South Bersted Nyetimber Mazda 1995-96 Henfield Slinfold Res. 1996-97 Upper Beeding Forest III 1997-98 Horsham Olympic Horsham Olympic III 1998-99 Horsham Baptists Loxwood 99-2000 Faygate United Loxwood Reserves 2000-01 Warnham Horsham Trinity 2001-02 Midhurst & Easebourne Lodsworth Res. 2002-03 Rogate Res. Horsham Baptist Res. 2003-04 Henfield Res. Horsham Baptist Res. 2004-05 Barnham Barnham Res. 2005-06 Friends Provident Barnham Res. 2006-07 Rustington Res. AFC Roffey 2007-08 Cowfold Plaistow 2008-09 Selsey Town Fishbourne Res. 2009-10 Barnham Res. Cowfold 3rd 2010-11 Selsey FC ‘A’ Alfold 2nd 2011-12 Lavant Horsham Baptists & Ambassadors 2012-13 Partridge Green Holbrook 4th Team
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Club officials and players should thoroughly acquaint themselves with the Laws of the Game and competition rules before the match. Ignorance of the Rules will not be accepted as an excuse. Avoid all possibility of protests and unfinished games by seeing your ground is of proper dimensions, correctly marked out, and protected against the encroachment of spectators and by having your men ready to start play at the time appointed. The latter is especially important, as the Rules provide that the game shall be of ninety minutes’ duration. Have two conspicuous flags placed about two yards from the end of the half way line, as suggested in Law 1 (2). Be sure that your players are all duly qualified in accordance with Rules and that correct results of matches are sent to the Registration Secretary so as to arrive within four days of the match being played. Ensure that all your Players wear the proper team colours. Always advise the Referee of the dressing rooms, position of ground, time of kick-off, etc. at least three days preceding the match. Give the Referee a separate dressing room. See that flags are provided for the Linesmen; and remember that they are more readily seen by the Referee if they are of a vivid colour. Remember that your Club is responsible for the conduct of all spectators during and after the match, on your Ground. See that the match balls are fully inflated, and that there are reserve balls in case of accident. See that the Match Balls and Assistant Referees’ Flags are given to the Referee in the dressing room, prior to the match. Every team should have a basic first aid kit. Clubs are requested to ask the person’s name when being informed of a postponed fixture, and even if the name given is the Opponents Club Secretary you should return the telephone call for proof of this. A Club that does not carry out this procedure will be charged with failing to fulfil a fixture, if it is proved the match had not been postponed. It is very important that all clubs who are unable to provide a telephone for their Secretary should make arrangements where telephone messages can be left. Do not forget to recommend any outstanding players for the Team Selection Committee’s consideration. If you have the misfortune to be fined for any offence, you have 14 days in which to pay from date of posting. Do not forget that overdue fines will lead to a further penalty and possible suspension from the League (see West Sussex Football League Rule No. 5 (i). Do not forget to make an occasional collection for the Benevolent Fund – it means more money will be available if an injured player requires assistance. Why not ask your players to each contribute a few pence each year? Collection boxes are obtainable from the Sussex County F.A. Benevolent Fund Secretary.
HOME Clubs are expected to provide a practice ball and adequate washing facilities for the visiting teams. Playing pitches should be cordoned off (see League Rule 28D).
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