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Sponsor Details

Halton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is made up of representatives from each of the 17 practices across Runcorn and Widnes. It is responsible for planning NHS services across the borough, and works with other clinicians and healthcare providers to ensure they meet the needs of local people.

This includes:

• Elective hospital care • Rehabilitation care • Urgent and emergency care • Most community health services • Mental health and learning disability services

The CCG works with patients and healthcare professionals, as well as in partnership with local communities and Halton Borough Council to make sure that health and social care is linked together for people whenever possible.

Halton Clinical Commissioning Group announces the launch of ‘One Halton’ project.

One Halton is a new way of working that will involve joining up all the services that deliver care and wellbeing to the people of Halton ensuring that they have the right support, at the right time, in the right way to provide the best possible outcomes.

It is recognised that there are increasing demands on all services. The difference that One Halton will make is to place the people at the centre of care and wellbeing so the emphasis is based on them rather than targets and outcomes. The ethos is simply ‘tell your story once, get seen quicker and stay well longer’.

By joining resources and working together across the Halton Borough, One Halton aims to simplify the current system that patients, families and carers often find complex and difficult to navigate, especially if care and treatment is being delivered by more than one organisation.

For further information contact Halton CCG on 01928 593479 or email [email protected]

Table Of Contents Sponsor Details ...... 3 League Meeting Dates For 2015/16 ...... 5 Names & Addresses Of Officials Often Required ...... 6 Standard Code Of Rules For Youth Competitions ...... 8 Nomenclature And Constitution ...... 8 Entry Fee, Subscription, Deposit ...... 9 Officers ...... 10 Management, Nomination, Election ...... 10 Powers Of Management ...... 10 Annual General Meeting ...... 12 Agreement To Be Signed ...... 13 Qualification Of Players ...... 13 Club Colours. Club Name ...... 17 Playing Season. Conditions Of Play. Times Of Kick-Off. Postponements. Substitutes ...... 18 Reporting Results ...... 21 Determining Championship ...... 22 Referees ...... 22 Continuation Of Membership Or Withdrawal Of A Club ...... 23 Protests And Complaints ...... 24 Board Of Appeal ...... 25 Exclusion Of Clubs Or Teams ...... 25 Misconduct, Clubs, Officials, Players ...... 25 Trophy:- Legal Owners, Conditions Of Taking Over, Agreement To Be Signed. Awards...... 26 Special General Meetings ...... 26 Alteration To Rules ...... 26 Finance ...... 27 Insurance ...... 27 Dissolution ...... 27 Appendix 1 ...... 28 Orders Or Instructions Of The Management Committee As Provided For By Scor Rule 5(H) ...... 28 HDJFL - League Cup Competitions ...... 32 The Football Association Laws For Mini-Soccer ...... 33 Club Directory 2015-16 ...... 53 Referees List ...... 58

League Meeting Dates for 2015/16

Thursday 13th August - Pre Season League Meeting Thursday 1st October 2015 Thursday 12th November 2015 Thursday 14th January 2016 Thursday 10th March 2016 Thursday 21st April 2016 7.45pm start

All clubs must send a representative to attend league meetings, failure to do so will incur a fine.

NAMES & ADDRESSES OF OFFICIALS OFTEN REQUIRED

Cheshire County Football Association Hartford House, Hartford Moss Recreation Centre, Northwich CW8 4BG T: 01606 871166 – General T: 01606 871155 - Football Development Chief Executive: [email protected] www.cheshirefa.com

Liverpool County Football Association Liverpool Soccer Centre, Walton Hall Park, Liverpool L4 9XP T: 0151 523 4488 Fax: 0151 523 4477 E: [email protected] Chief Executive Officer: [email protected] - 0151 523 4488 ext 104 www.liverpoolfa.com

Runcorn and District FA Secretary Dave Wilson, 29 Porthleven Road, Brookvale, Runcorn Cheshire WA7 6BE. Tel: 01928 714780 Email: [email protected]

Halton Sports Partnership Contact: Halton Sports Partnership Development Officer Phone: 0303 333 4300 ext. 4155 E: [email protected]

The Football Association Wembley Stadium PO Box 1966 London SW1P 9EQ Tel 0800 169 1863 Office hours – 9am till 5pm, Mon-Fri

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A REFEREE?

Please contact : Runcorn & District F.A Referees Secretary Colin Keam 20 Cornwall Ave, Runcorn WA7 5AX 01928 576293

County FA Approved – Minimum First Aid Kit Requirements

1 x Medium unmedicated dressing 1 x Large unmedicated dressing 2 x Triangular Bandage 1 x Eye Pad with Bandage 1 x Conforming Bandage 7.5cm x 4m 2 x Crepe Bandage 5cm x 4.5m 1 x Microporous Tape 2.5cm 6 x Safety pins (assortment) 1 x Life-Aid Resuscitator 1 x Instant Cold Pack 2 x Eye Wash pod 20ml 2 x Clinical Waste Bag, Self Seal 1 x Silver Foil Survival Blanket 10 x Antiseptic wipes 2 x Latex Gloves Non-Sterile (pair) 20 x Washproof Plasters 1 x Crepe Bandage 7.5cm x 4.5m 1 x Elastic Adhesive Bandage 7.5cm x 4.5m 1 x Scissors (pair) 1 x Antiseptic Cream 15gm 1 x Low Adherent Dressing 5cm x 5cm 1 x Low Adherent Dressing 10cm x 10cm

The First Aid Kit must be available & correct on the touchline at every game Failure to have a correct First Aid Kit available will result in a fine

Halton & District Junior Football League Rules 2015/16

Standard Code of Rules for Youth Competitions

NOMENCLATURE AND CONSTITUTION 1. (A) This Competition shall be designated the Halton & District Junior Football League and known as the Halton & District Junior Football League sponsored by NHS Halton Clinical Commissioning Group and shall consist of not more than forty-four (44) Clubs approved by the sanctioning authority. The Competition will provide football in accordance with the agreed youth formats published under FA Rule C4(A). This Competition will reproduce the relevant FA Rule in its handbook and on its website to ensure clarity and compliance with Rule 8(B). (B) All such Member Clubs must be affiliated to an affiliated County Football Association and their names and particulars shall be returned annually by the appointed date on the Form “D” to the Cheshire County Football Association. The area covered by the Competition Membership shall be Cheshire County Football Association and adjoining County FA’s. This Competition shall apply annually for sanction to the Cheshire Football Association(s) and the constituent teams of Member Clubs may be grouped in divisions, each not exceeding Fourteen (14) 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 inequalities may exist, by taking steps to address them and by providing access and opportunities for all members of the community, irrespective of age, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital status, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion or belief, ability or disability or otherwise. (iv) Any alleged breach of the Equality Act 2010 legislation must be referred to the appropriate sanctioning Association for investigation. For Leagues intending to become Charter Standard Leagues: (D) NOT ADOPTED For Leagues that are already Charter Standard Leagues:

(E) As an FA Charter Standard League this Competition requires all its Clubs to have achieved FA Charter Standard League status by 2011. The League management committee may expel any club that has failed to achieve Charter Standard status by this date. New Member Clubs have one year to achieve the Charter Standard club award. The League has the right to refuse membership to a Club if it fails to demonstrate commitment to achieving the award. (F) 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 courtesy and fairness by opposing players, club officials and spectators. The League and its Clubs will seek to play fixtures in a fair, competitive but not antagonistic environment. (G) Member Clubs shall not enter any of their teams playing in the Competition in any other Competitions (with the exception of FA and County FA Competitions) except with the written consent of the Management Committee of the Competition. (H) 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.

ENTRY FEE, SUBSCRIPTION, DEPOSIT 2. (A) Applications by Clubs for admission to this Competition or the entry of an additional team(s) must be made in writing to the Secretary and must be accompanied by an Entry Fee of £30 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 12(B) is applied and a team seeks a transfer, or is compulsorily transferred to another division, no Entry Fee shall be payable. (B) The Annual Subscription shall be £85 per Team playing 11-a-side football, £75 per Team playing 9v9 football and £50 per Team playing Mini-Soccer payable on or before 1st August in each year. (C) Each Club shall, on the day of election, pay a Deposit of £50 which shall be returnable to Clubs on leaving the Competition provided they have fulfilled their fixtures and complied with all orders of the Management Committee. (D) A Club shall not participate in this Competition until the Entry Fee, Annual Subscription and Deposit have been paid. (E) Clubs must advise annually to the Secretary in writing by 1st August of its County Football Association affiliation number for the forthcoming Season, failing which they shall be fined ……£10…………….. Clubs must advise the Secretary in writing, or on the prescribed form, of details of its Headquarters, Officers and any other information required by the Competition.

OFFICERS 3. The Officers of the Competition shall be determined by the Annual General Meeting and elected thereat. (N.B. Auditors/Verifiers are not Officers).

MANAGEMENT, NOMINATION, ELECTION 4. (A) The Competition shall be governed in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of The Football Association by a Management Committee comprised of the Officers and up to 4 members who shall be elected at the Annual General Meeting. All Participants shall abide by The Football Association Regulations for Safeguarding Children as determined by The Association from time to time. (B) Retiring Officers shall be eligible to become candidates for re-election without nomination. All other candidates for election as Officers or Members of the Management Committee shall be nominated to the Secretary in writing, signed by the Secretaries of two Member Clubs, not later than 30th April in each year. Names of the candidates for election shall be circulated with the notice of the Annual General Meeting. In the event of there being no nomination in accordance with the foregoing for any office, nominations may be received at the Annual General Meeting (C) The Management Committee shall meet at least quarterly. On receiving a requisition signed by two-thirds of the Members of the Management Committee the Secretary shall convene a meeting of the Committee. (D) Except where otherwise mentioned all communications shall be addressed to the Secretary who shall conduct the correspondence of the Competition and keep a record of its proceedings. (E) All communications received from Clubs must be conducted through their nominated Officers.

POWERS OF MANAGEMENT 5. (A) The Management Committee may appoint sub-committees and delegate such of their powers as they deem necessary. The Management Committee shall have power to deal only with matters within the Competition and not for any matters of misconduct that are under the jurisdiction of The Football Association or affiliated Association. (B) Subject to the permission of the Cheshire County Football Association having been obtained the Management Committee may order a match or matches to be played each season, the proceeds to be devoted to the funds of the Competition and, if necessary, may call upon each Club (including any Club which may have withdrawn during the season) to contribute equally such sums as may be necessary to meet any deficiency at the end of the season. (See Rule 6(E)). (C) Each Member of the Management Committee shall have the right to attend and vote at all Management Committee Meetings and have one vote thereat, but no Member shall be allowed to vote on any matters directly appertaining to such Member or to the Club so represented or where there may be a conflict of interest. (This shall apply to the procedure of any sub-committee).

In the event of the voting being equal on any matter, the Chairman shall have a second or casting vote. (D) The Management Committee shall have powers to apply, act upon and enforce the Rules of the Competition and shall also have jurisdiction over all matters affecting the Competition, including any not provided for in the Rules. With the exception of Rules 5(I), 6(H), 10(A), 11 and 19, for any breaches of Rule a formal written charge must be issued. The respondent shall be given seven days from the date of notice to reply to the charge and given the opportunity to:- (i) 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 FA Rules by the appropriate Association. With the exception of Clubs playing at Step 7 of the Football Pyramid and the FA Women’s Premier League, the maximum fine permitted for any breach of a Competition rule is £250 and, when setting any fine, the Competition must ensure that the penalty is proportional to the offence, taking into account any mitigating circumstances. (E) All decisions of the Management Committee shall be binding subject to the right of appeal in accordance with Rule 16. Decisions of the Management Committee must be notified in writing to those concerned within 7 days. (F) Five (5) 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 business by any sub- committee of the Competition. (G) The Management Committee, as it may deem necessary, shall have power to fill, in an acting capacity, any vacancies that may occur amongst their number. (H) A Club having failed to comply with an order or instruction of the Management Committee, or failing to satisfactorily attend to the business and/or the correspondence of the Competition shall be liable to be fined or otherwise penalised at the discretion of the Management Committee. (I) All fines and charges shall be paid within 14 days of the date of posting of the written notification. Any Club failing to do so will be fined a maximum of £50. Further failure to pay the fine including the additional sum within 14 days will result in fixtures being withdrawn until such time as the outstanding payments are settled. (J) A member of the Management Committee appointed by the Competition to attend a meeting or match may have any expenses incurred refunded by the Competition. (K) The Management Committee shall have the power to fill any vacancy that may occur in the membership of the Competition between the Annual General or Special General Meeting called to decide the constitution and the commencement of the Competition season. (L) No participant under the age of 18 can be fined.

(M)Leagues who organise Mini Soccer for teams playing U7 and U8 football may not, with the exception of Rules 6, 10(A), 11(D), 14 and 19 fine clubs for breaches of League Rules. (N) For those leagues defined under Rule 5(M) when a team fails to fulfil either a festival or development fixture and pitch hire costs have been incurred, the Organising Competition will be empowered to order the defaulting club to pay these costs and charge an administration fee of up to £10. (O) The business of the Competition as determined by the Management Committee shall be transacted by electronic mail or facsimile.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 6. (A) The Annual General Meeting shall be held not later than 30th June in each year. At this meeting the following business shall be transacted provided that at least 75% of Members are present and entitled to vote:- (i) To receive and confirm the Minutes of the preceding Annual General Meeting. (ii) To consider any business arising there from. (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) Constitution of the Competition for ensuing season. (vi) Election of Officers and Management Committee. (vii) Appointment of Auditors. (viii) Alteration of Rules, if any (of which notice has been given). (ix) Fix the date for the commencement of the season and kick off times applicable to the Competitions. (x) Other business of which due notice shall have been given and accepted as being relevant to an Annual General Meeting. (B) A copy of the duly verified Balance Sheet, Statement of Accounts and Agenda shall be forwarded to each Club at least fourteen days prior to the meeting, and to the Cheshire County Football Association(s). (C) A signed copy of the duly audited/verified Balance Sheet and Statement of Accounts shall be sent to the Cheshire County Football Association(s) within fourteen days of its adoption by the Annual General Meeting. (D) Each Member Club shall be empowered to send two delegates to an Annual General Meeting. Each Club shall be entitled to one vote only. Fourteen days’ notice shall be given of any Meeting. (E) Clubs who have withdrawn their Membership of the Competition during the season being concluded or who are not continuing Membership shall be entitled to attend but shall vote only on matters relating to the season being concluded. This provision will not apply to Clubs expelled in accordance with Rule 17. (F) All voting shall be conducted by a show of voting cards unless a ballot be demanded by at least ……six (6) ………… of the delegates qualified to vote or the Chairman so decides.

(G) No individual shall be entitled to vote on behalf of more than one Member Club. (H) Any continuing Member Club failing to be represented at the Annual General Meeting without satisfactory reason being given shall be fined £25. (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 that the Club intends to compete. “We, (A), of (Chairman) and (B) of (Secretary) of Football Club have been provided with a copy of the Rules and Regulations of the Competition and do hereby agree for and on behalf of the said Club, if elected or accepted into Membership, to conform to those Rules and Regulations and to accept, abide by and implement the decisions of the Management Committee of the Competition, subject to the right of appeal in accordance with Rule 16.” Any alteration of the Chairman and /or Secretary on the above Agreement must be notified to the County Football Association(s) to which the Club is affiliated and to the Secretary of the Competition. (Note: The spaces above are intended for the inclusion of the signatures and addresses of officers and members).

QUALIFICATION OF PLAYERS 8. (A) (i) Contract players, as defined in Football Association Rules, are not permitted in this Competition with the exception of those Players who are registered under Contract with the same Club who have a team operating at Steps 1 to 6 of the National League System. It is the responsibility of each Club to ensure that any Player signing a registration form for that Club has, where necessary, the required International Transfer Certificate. Clearance is required for any Player aged 10 and over crossing borders including Wales, Scotland and Ireland. (ii) No player registered with a Premier League or Football League Academy under the Elite Player Performance Plan contained within Youth Development Rules will be permitted to play in this Competition. Details of the Youth Development Rules are published on the FA website. (iii) While serving in any branch of Her Majesty’s Regular Forces, a player must first obtain the consent of his Association Secretary before signing a registration form to play for a Club. (B) A registered youth playing member of a Club is one who, being in all other respects eligible, has:- (i) Signed a fully and correctly completed Competition registration form in ink, countersigned by his /her parent or guardian and by an Officer of the Club, and

who has been registered with the (Registrations) Secretary Two (2) days prior to playing and whose completed registration counterfoil has been received by the Club prior to playing. The registration document must incorporate any known serious medical conditions of the player and emergency contact details of the player’s parents or guardians. These details must be available at matches and training events the player attends within the management of the Club or Competition. (ii) NOT ADOPTED The registration document must incorporate a current passport-size photograph of the player seeking registration together with proof of the player’s date of birth. If a player’s age is required for registration purposes a Competition must accept an original birth certificate or a photocopy. In cases where the birth certificate is not available a Competition is required to accept a photocopy of the player’s passport or other official document issued by a Government Agency attesting to the player’s date of birth. (C) A child who has not attained the age of six shall not play, and shall not be permitted or encouraged to play, in a match of any kind. The relevant age for each player is determined by his or her age as at midnight on 31 August of the relevant playing season. i.e. Children who are aged 6 as at midnight on 31 August in a playing season together with those who attain the age of 6 during the playing season will be classed as Under 7 players for that playing season. Children who are aged 7 as at midnight on 31 August in a playing season will be classed as Under 8 players for that playing season, and so on. Notwithstanding the above, a child is permitted to play up in the age group above his or her chronological age group, irrespective of any changes of format or competition structure, save that a child who attains the age of 6 after 31 August is permitted to play only in the Under 7 age group, and may not play in the Under 8 age group, for that playing season. The age groups that children are eligible to play in are set out in the table below, along with the permitted football formats for each of those age groups. Children shall not play, and shall not be permitted or encouraged to play, in a match between sides of more than the stated number of players, according to their age group:

Age on 31 August of Maximum Permitted the relevant playing Eligible Age Groups Format season 6 Under 7 5v5 Under 8 Under 8 5v5 7 Under 9 7v7 Under 9 7v7 8 Under 10 Under 10 7v7 9 Under 11 9v9

Under 11 9v9 10 Under 12 Under 12 9v9 11 Under 13 11v11 Under 13 11v11 12 Under 14 Under 14 11v11 13 Under 15 Under 15 11v11 14 Under 16 Under 16 11v11 Under 17 15 Under 18 Under 17 11v11 Under 18 16 Open Age

(D) NOT ADOPTED (E) 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. (F) A fee of £1 shall be paid for each player registered. Registration forms shall be obtained from the (Registrations) Secretary on prepayment of £1 per form. (G) 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. (H) It shall be deemed misconduct for a player to:- (i) Play for more than one Club in the Competition in the same season without first being transferred. (ii) Having signed for one Club in the Competition, sign for another Club in the Competition in that season, except for the purpose of a transfer. (iii) Submit a signed registration form for registration that the player had wilfully neglected to accurately or fully complete. (I) (i) The Management Committee shall have the power to accept the registration of any player subject to the provisions of clauses (ii) and (iii) below. (ii) The Management Committee shall have power to refuse, cancel or suspend the registration of any player who has been charged and found guilty of registration irregularities (subject to Rule 16).

(iii) The Management Committee shall have power to make application to refuse or cancel the registration of any player charged and found guilty of undesirable conduct (subject to Rule 16) subject to the right of appeal to the FA or the relevant County Football Association. Undesirable conduct shall mean an incident of repeated proven misconduct, which may deter a participant from being involved in this Competition. Application should be made to the parent County of the Club the player is registered or intending to be registered with. (iv) For a player who has previously had a registration removed in accordance with clause (iii) but has a registration accepted at the expiry of exclusion will be considered to be under a probationary period of 12 months. Whilst under a probationary period, should the player commit a further act of proven misconduct under the jurisdiction of the Competition, (excluding standard dismissals), the Competition would be empowered to consider a further charge of bringing the Competition into disrepute. (Note: Action under Clause (iii) shall not be taken against a player for misconduct until the matter has been dealt with by the appropriate Association, and then only in cases of the player bringing the Competition into disrepute and will in any case be subject to an Appeal to the Football Association. All decisions must include the period of restriction. For the purpose of this Rule, bringing the competition into disrepute can only be considered where the player has received in excess of 112 days’ suspension, or 10 matches in match based discipline, in a period of two years or less from the date of the first offence for any team playing in this Competition.) (J) Subject to FA Rule C 2(a) dealing with players without a written contract when a player desires a transfer, the Club the player wishes to transfer to shall submit a transfer form to the (Registrations) Secretary accompanied by a fee of ……£10………… Such transfer shall be referred by the (Registrations) Secretary to the Club for which the player is registered. Should this Club object to the transfer it should state its objections in writing to the (Registrations) Secretary and to the player concerned within seven days of receipt of the transfer form. Upon receipt of the Club’s consent, or upon its failure to give written objection within seven days, the (Registrations) Secretary may, on behalf of the Management Committee, transfer the player who shall be deemed eligible to play for the new Club from such date or seven (7) 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. (K) A player may not be registered for a Club nor transferred to another Club in the Competition after 28th February except by special permission of the Management Committee. (L) 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. In the event a Club has more than one team in an age group, each team must be clearly identifiable but not designated ‘A’ or ‘B’ or 1st or 2nd. In such cases, players will be registered for one team only. A player so registered will be allowed

to play for his Club in a younger or older age group within the provisions of Rule 8(B). (M) A register containing the names of all players registered for each Club, with the date of registration, shall be kept by the (Registrations) Secretary and shall be open to the inspection of any duly appointed Member Club representative at all Management Committee meetings or at other times mutually arranged. Registrations are valid for one Season only. (N) 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 five (5) games for that team in this Competition in the current season. (O) NOT ADOPTED (Note: There are many differing procedures to cover eligibility of players in various divisions of which the above is only one example. A Competition should adopt a Rule to suit their particular requirements.) (P) (i) Any team playing an unregistered or otherwise ineligible player or players shall have the points gained in the match deducted from its total and may be fined and/or otherwise dealt with at the discretion of the Management Committee. (ii) In addition the team may have 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):- (Q) (i) Priority must be given at all times to school and school organisations activities. This is not applicable for under 17/18 football. (ii) The availability of children must be cleared with the Head Teachers (except for Sunday Competitions). (iii) A child under the age of 15 as at midnight on 31 August in a playing season, shall not be permitted to play in a match during that playing season where any other player is older or younger than that child by two years or more.

CLUB COLOURS. CLUB NAME 9. (A) Every Club must register the colour of its shirts and shorts with the Secretary by 1st August 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 Clubs have the same or similar colours, the home 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 £10 The Secretary of the Competition may request shirts to be submitted if complaints are received as to lack of distinguishing colours, and the Management Committee may refuse to permit any shirts or shorts as they think fit. Shirts must be numbered. (B) Any Club wishing to change its name and/or colours must obtain permission from its affiliated County Football Association and from the Management Committee.

PLAYING SEASON. CONDITIONS OF PLAY. TIMES OF KICK-OFF. POSTPONEMENTS. SUBSTITUTES 10. (A) The Annual General Meeting shall determine the date for the commencement of the season in accordance with Football Association Rules. Original fixtures arranged by the (Fixtures) Secretary, or at a meeting specially convened for that purpose, to be held no later than 28th August, must not be arranged for a date later than seven days preceding the concluding date. (B) All matches shall be played in accordance with the Laws of the Game as determined by the International Football Association Board or, for Mini-Soccer, and 9v9 football, the Laws as set down by The Football Association. Clubs must take all reasonable precautions to keep their grounds in a playable condition. All matches shall be played on pitches deemed suitable by the Management Committee. If through any fault of the home team a match has to be replayed, the Management Committee shall have power to order the venue to be changed. The Management Committee shall have power to decide whether a pitch and/or facilities are suitable for matches in the Competition and to order the Club concerned to play its fixtures on another ground. Football Turf Pitches (3G Artificial Pitches) are allowed in this Competition providing they meet the required performance standards and are listed on the FA’s Register of Football Turf Pitches. For clubs playing at Step 7 and below, all Football Turf Pitches used must be on the FA’s register and must be tested (by an accredited test institute) every three years and the results passed to The FA. The FA will give a decision on the suitability for use and add the pitch to the Register. The home Club is also responsible for advising participants of footwear requirements when confirming match arrangements in accordance with Rule 10(D). All matches shall have a duration as set out below unless a shorter time (not less than 20 minutes) is mutually arranged by the two Clubs in consultation with the referee prior to the commencement of the match, and in any event shall be of equal halves. For Mini-Soccer – The maximum duration of play for the under 7 and under 8 age groups shall be two halves of 20 minutes each way, and for the under 9 and under 10 age groups, two halves of 25 minutes each way. The maximum playing time in any one day for the under 7 and under 8 age groups is 40 minutes, and for the under 9 and under 10 age groups is 60 minutes in all competitions.

For Youth football – The maximum duration of play shall be as follows unless it is mutually agreed by all parties to reduce the time. For under 11 and under 12, 30 minutes each half; for under 13 and under 14, 35 minutes each half; for under 15 and under 16, 40 minutes each half and for under 17 and under 18, 45 minutes each half. The minimum time for any game will not be less than 20 minutes each half for players in the under 14 age group and below and 25 minutes each half for all other age groups. No player participating in an under 11 or under 12 division as at midnight on 31st August in any season shall be permitted to play more than one game or, in the event the Competition allows the playing of a double- header, i.e. two separate matches, 80 minutes per day in all competitions. For under 13 to under 16 divisions, no player may play more than 100 minutes per day in all competitions and for under 17 and under 18 divisions, not more than 120 minutes per day in all competitions. The times of kick-off shall be fixed at the AGM. Any Club failing to commence at the appointed time shall be fined a sum not exceeding £10 or be otherwise dealt with as the Management Committee may determine. Referees must order matches to commence at the appointed time and must report all late starts to the Competition. The home team must provide at least two footballs fit for play and the referee shall make a report to the Competition if the footballs are unsuitable. A size 3 ball will be used for age groups U7 to U9. A size 4 ball will be used for age groups U10 to U14. A size 5 ball will be used for all other age groups. Goal nets must be used. (C) Except by permission of the Management Committee all matches must be played on the dates originally fixed but priority shall be given to The Football Association and parent County Association Cup Competitions. All other matches must be considered secondary. Clubs may mutually agree to bring forward a match with the consent of the (Fixtures) Secretary. In the case of a revised fixture date, the Clubs must be given by the Competition 5 clear days’ notice of the match (unless otherwise mutually agreed). (D) The Secretary of the home Club must give notice in writing of full particulars of the location of, and access to, the ground and time of kick-off to the match officials and the Secretary of the opposing Club at least 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 £10. (E) In the event of a Club playing in any match with less than 10 players for 11v11 or 8 players for 9v9, they may be fined £1 for each missing player. A minimum of 8 players for 11 v 11 or 7 players for 9v9 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, deduct points from the defaulting Club, award the points from the match in question to the opponents, order the defaulting Club to pay any expenses incurred by the opponents or otherwise deal with them except the award of goals. Notwithstanding the foregoing home and away provision, the Management Committee shall have power to order a match to be played on a neutral ground or on the opponent’s ground if they are satisfied that such action is warranted by the circumstances. (ii) Any Club with more than one team in the Competition shall always fulfil its fixture, within the Competition, in the following order of precedence:- First Team, Reserve Team, A Team. Clubs in breach of this requirement shall be fined a sum not exceeding £50 or otherwise dealt with by the Management Committee. (iii) Any club unable to fulfil a fixture or where a fixture has been postponed for any reason must, without delay, give notice to the (Fixtures) Secretary, the Competition Referees Appointments 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 7 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. (G) A Club may at its discretion and in accordance with the Laws of the Game use 5 substitute players in any match in this Competition who may be selected from 5 players. For Mini-Soccer – any number of substitutions may be used at any time with the permission of the Referee. Entry onto the field of play will only be allowed during a stoppage in play. A player who has been replaced may return to the play as a

substitute for another player. A Team must not have a match day squad greater than double the size of its team in an age group. For Youth Football – for teams in the under 18 age group and below, a player who has been substituted himself becomes a substitute and may replace another player at any time subject to the substitution being carried out in accordance with Law 3 of the Laws of Association Football. The referee shall be informed of the names of the substitutes not later than 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 at least 5 minutes duration, but it shall not exceed fifteen minutes. The half time interval may only be altered with the consent of the referee. (I) The Competition shall require all players and club officials to have signed the FA’s Respect Codes of Conduct and produce these if so requested by the Management Committee. Prior to each match the participating teams and officials shall conduct the ‘Respect’ handshake and/or participating teams to offer ‘three cheers’ and handshakes to the opposing team after the match. The participating clubs taking part in the fixture shall identify a team captain designated with a captain’s armband who has a responsibility to offer support in the management of the on-field discipline of his/her team mates. If the participating players are considered to be too young to take on this role a member of the team coaching staff should provide this support. Each home club shall make arrangements for the provision of designated areas for spectators. This area can be marked by an additional painted line, the use of cones, a roped off area or use of a temporary spectator barrier. The area for spectators should start two metres from the touchline on both sides of the pitch. Each area should run the full length of the pitch. It is recognised, however, that the alignment of some public pitches does not allow for this arrangement in which case other appropriate arrangements should be made.

REPORTING RESULTS 11. (A) The (Registration/Fixtures) Secretary must receive within 3 days of the date played, the result of each Competition match in the prescribed manner. This must include the forename(s) and surname of the team players (in block letters) and also the Referee markings required by Rule 13, or any other information required by the Competition. Failure to do so will incur a fine of £5 and/or the Club being dealt with as the Management Committee decide. (B) The Home Club/both clubs shall telephone/SMS/email/notify the result of each match to the Fixture Secretary by 8.00pm on the day of the fixture. Clubs in default shall be fined. (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 £5

NB. If the fixed penalty exceeds £20 the Club must be charged as detailed in Rule 5(D). (D) Leagues are permitted to collect but not to publish results for fixtures they organise for U7, U8, U9 and U10 Mini Soccer, and U11. They may require a Club to confirm that a set fixture has been played. A maximum fine of £5 may be imposed for a breach of this Rule.

DETERMINING CHAMPIONSHIP 12. (A) Team rankings within the Competition will be decided by points with three points to be awarded for a win and one point for a drawn match. The teams gaining the highest number of points in their respective Divisions at the conclusion shall be adjudged the winners. Matches must not be played for double points. In the event of two or more teams being equal on points team rankings may be determined by deciding match(es) played under conditions determined by the Management Committee. (B)Automatic promotion and relegation shall be applied for the first two (2) and last two (2) teams in each Division except as provided for hereunder, subject to the provisions of Rule 1(B). (i) NOT ADOPTED (ii) NOT ADOPTED (iii) NOT ADOPTED. (iv) NOT ADOPTED (v) NOT ADOPTED. (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) NOT ADOPTED

REFEREES 13. (A) Registered Referees (and Assistant Referees where approved by the FA or 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 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. A Referee thus agreed upon shall, for that game, have the full powers, status and authority of a registered Referee. (C) Where Assistant Referees are not appointed each Team shall provide a Club Assistant Referee. Failure to do so will result in a fine of £10 being imposed on the defaulting Club. (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 £12 for Mini Soccer, £22 for 9v9 and £24 for 11v11 The Home Club shall pay the Officials their fees and/or 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 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 his or her engagement, and failing to give a satisfactory explanation as to their non-appearance, may be reported to the Association with which he or she is registered. (H) Each Club shall, in a manner prescribed from time to time by The Football Association, award marks to the Referee for each match and the name of the Referee and the marks awarded shall be submitted to the Competition on the prescribed Form provided. Clubs failing to comply with this Rule shall be liable to be fined or dealt with as the Management Committee shall determine. (I) The Competition shall keep a record of the markings and, on the Form provided by the prescribed date each season, shall submit a summary to The Football Association/County Football Association. (J) The Referee shall submit a report Form, supplied by the Competition, giving the result of the match, the number of players in each team and the time of kick-off to the (Registration) Secretary within two days of the match. (K) Referees and Assistant Referees shall be supplied, each Season, with a copy of the Competition Rules free of charge. (L) Referees and Assistant Referees shall have undertaken a Respect briefing offered by the FA/County FA or the League.

CONTINUATION OF MEMBERSHIP OR WITHDRAWAL OF A CLUB 14. (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 Secretary in writing by 31st March each Season or be liable to a fine not exceeding 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 Secretary by 31st March (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(D).

(C) The Membership for the coming season having been decided at a Special General Meeting held for that purpose not earlier than 30th April nor later than 30th June or at the Annual General Meeting held not later than 30th June the Competition shall have the right, irrespective of other provisions in this Rule, to refuse to permit a Club to withdraw its team(s) in order to join another Competition and may hold the Club to its engagements. (D) In the event of a Member Club which is an unincorporated association withdrawing and/or disbanding it shall be immediately liable to discharge all its financial and other obligations to the Competition. In the event that any such obligation remains undischarged after a period of twenty-one (21) days then such obligation shall be met by the then current Club Members, excluding those under the statutory school leaving age. Until a Member’s pro rata obligation is discharged in full the Member shall not be allowed to participate in the Competition, which may apply to the Club’s Parent County Association for a suspension order.

PROTESTS AND COMPLAINTS 15.(A) (i) All questions of eligibility, qualifications of players or interpretations of the Rules shall be referred to the Management Committee. (ii) Objections relevant to the dimensions of the pitch, goals, flag posts or other facilities of the venue will not be entertained by the Management Committee unless a protest is lodged with the Referee before the commencement of the match. Any Club lodging such protest and not proceeding with it shall be deemed guilty of a breach of this Rule and shall be dealt with by the Management Committee. (B) Except in cases where the Management Committee decide that there are special circumstances, protests and complaints (which must contain full particulars of the grounds upon which they are founded) must be lodged in duplicate with the Secretary within three (3) 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 Secretary a sum of £25. This may be forfeited in whole or in part in the event of the complaining or protesting Club losing its case. The Competition shall have power to order the defaulting Club or the Club making a losing or frivolous protest or complaint to pay the expenses of the enquiry or to order that the costs to be shared by the parties. (E) All parties to a protest or complaint must receive a copy of the submission and must be afforded an opportunity to make a statement at least 7 days prior to the protest or complaint being heard.

(i) All parties must have received 7 days’ notice of the Hearing should they be instructed to attend. (ii) Should a Club elect to state its case in person then they should forward a deposit of £25 and indicate such when forwarding the written response. (F) When dealing with a protest or complaint the Management Committee shall take into consideration the possession by the protesting or complaining Club of any information which, if properly used, might have avoided the protest or complaint.

BOARD OF APPEAL 16. Within 14 days of the posting of written notification of any decision of the Management Committee or the Competition, a Club, Official or Player against whom action is taken may appeal against such decision by lodging particulars in duplicate with the Secretary of the Cheshire County Football Association, including a fee of £35, for adjudication of a Board of Appeal. The grounds of appeal shall be in accordance with FA Rules. The Board of Appeal may order the appeal fee to be forfeited and shall decide by whom the costs of the appeal shall be borne. The decision of the Board of Appeal is final and binding on all parties concerned. No appeal can be lodged against a decision taken at an Annual or Special General Meeting unless this is on the ground of unconstitutional conduct.

EXCLUSION OF CLUBS OR TEAMS

MISCONDUCT, CLUBS, OFFICIALS, PLAYERS 17. (A) At the Annual General Meeting or Special General Meeting called for the purpose in accordance with the provisions of Rule 19, Notice of Motion having been duly circulated on the Agenda, the accredited delegates present shall have the power to exclude any Club or Team from further membership which must be supported by (more than) two-thirds (2/3) of those present and voting. Voting on this point shall be conducted by ballot. (B) At the Annual General Meeting, or at a Special General Meeting called for the purpose, in accordance with the provisions of Rule 19, the accredited delegates present shall have the power to exclude from further participation in the Competition any Club or team of a Club whose conduct has, in their opinion, been undesirable, which must be supported by (more than) two-thirds (2/3) of those present and voting. Voting on this point shall be conducted by ballot. A Club whose conduct is the subject of the vote being taken shall be excluded from voting. (C) Any official or member of a Club proved guilty of either a breach of Rule, other than field offences, or of inducing or attempting to induce a player or players of another Club in the Competition to join them shall be liable to expulsion or such penalty as a General Meeting or Management Committee may decide, and their Club shall also be liable to expulsion in accordance with the provisions of Clauses (A) and (B) of this Rule. (D) Any Club or Team failing to complete 75% of its fixtures in any season shall (unless the conditions are beyond their control, or the accredited delegates present at the Annual General Meeting or a Special General Meeting decide otherwise by a

majority of two-thirds (2/3) of the votes cast) be debarred from membership the following season.

TROPHY:- LEGAL OWNERS, CONDITIONS OF TAKING OVER, AGREEMENT TO BE SIGNED. AWARDS. 18. (A) The following agreement shall be signed on behalf of the winners of the Cup or Trophy:- “We A and B , the Chairman and Secretary of FC, members of and representing the Club, having been declared winners of Cup or Trophy, and it having been delivered to us by the Competition, do hereby on behalf of the Club jointly and severally agree to return the Cup or Trophy to the Competition Secretary on or before . If the Cup or Trophy is lost or damaged whilst under our care we agree to refund to the Competition the amount of its current value or the cost of its thorough repair.” Failure to comply will result in a fine as determined by the Management Committee. (B) At the close of each Competition awards may be made to the winners and runners-up if the funds of the Competition permit.

SPECIAL GENERAL MEETINGS 19. Upon receiving a requisition signed by two-thirds of the Clubs in membership the Secretary shall call a Special General Meeting. The Management Committee may call a Special General Meeting at any time. At least seven days’ notice shall be given of either meeting under this Rule, together with an agenda of the business to be transacted at such meeting. Each Member Club shall be empowered to send two delegates to all Special General Meetings. Each Club shall be entitled to one vote only, as will members of the Management Committee. Any continuing Member Club failing to be represented at a Special General Meeting without satisfactory reason being given shall be fined £35 Officers and Management Committee members shall be entitled to attend and vote at all Special General Meetings.

ALTERATION TO RULES 20. Alterations, for which consent has been given by the sanctioning Association, shall be made to these Rules only at the Annual General Meeting or at a Special General Meeting specially convened for the purpose called in accordance with Rule 19. Any alteration made during the playing season to the Rule relating to the qualification of players shall not take effect until the following season. Notice of proposed alterations to be considered at the Annual General Meeting shall be submitted to the Secretary by 14th April in each year. The proposals, together with any proposals by the Management Committee, shall be circulated to the Clubs by 30th April and any amendments thereto shall be submitted to the Secretary by 10th 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 60% [a majority] of those present, entitled to vote and voting 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 21 days prior to the date of the meeting.

FINANCE 21.(A) The Management Committee shall determine with which bank or other financial institution the funds of the Competition will be lodged. (B) All expenditure in excess of £100 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 a Competition shall be prepared and shall be verified annually by some suitable person(s) who shall be appointed at the Annual General Meeting.

INSURANCE 22. All Clubs must have public liability insurance cover of at least ten million pounds (£10,000,000).

DISSOLUTION 23. (A) Dissolution of the Competition shall be by resolution approved at a Special General Meeting by a majority of three quarters of the members present and shall take effect from the date of the relevant Special General Meeting. (B) In the event of the dissolution of the Competition, the members of the Management Committee are responsible for the winding up of the assets and liabilities of the Competition. (C) The Management Committee shall deal with any surplus assets as follows: (i) Any surplus assets, save for a Trophy or any other presentation, remaining after the discharge of the debts and liabilities of the Competition shall be transferred only to another Competition or Affiliated Association or The Football Association Benevolent Fund or to such other charitable or benevolent object in the locality of the Competition as determined by resolution at or before the time of winding up, and approved in writing by the sanctioning Association. (ii) If a Competition is discontinued for any reason a Trophy or any other presentation shall be returned to the Donor if the conditions attached to it so provide or, if not, dealt with as the sanctioning Association may decide.

APPENDIX 1

Orders or instructions of the management committee as provided for by scor rule 5(h) a) All Clubs/Teams MUST have Public Liability & Personal Accidents Insurance. b) All Player Registration Forms must incorporate a squad number. c) Registration forms must be checked by the opposing team before the commencement of the game. d) All pitches are to be roped off no more than two yards from both goal lines (Rule 10G) e) Clubs must lodge the registration form of any player suspended by their County FA with the Registration Secretary before the start date of the suspension. The form may be collected once the player suspension ends. f) All Teams must have an adequate first aid kit on the touchline at all games, containing a minimum requirement as prescribed from time to time by the Management Committee. g) Members of the League Management Committee must be given access to team sheets registration forms, and first aid kits at all times. h) Maximum Squad Sizes. • Under 7’s & 8’s 10 players, • Under 9’s & 10’s 12 players. • Under 11’s & 12’s 16 players • Under 13’s - U16’s 16 players • Youth U17’s - 18’s, 20 players Teams of mixed gender are allowed in the age ranges under 7’s through to and including under 16’s. i) Mini-Soccer: Home teams must provide both goals & corner posts for all home games. All home teams in 11 a side must provide two correct sized match balls to the relevant age group fit for play, both goals, nets and corner posts. j) Under 7’s to play Saturday, Under 8’s & 9’s to play Saturday or Sunday with kick off times of either 12.00 noon, 1.30pm or 2.30pm, u10’s to play Saturday or Sunday with kick off times of either 10.30am, 12 noon, 1.30pm or 2.30pm. u11’s to U18’s shall play Saturday with kick off times of 10.30am, 12 noon, 1.30pm or 2.30pm k) Home team to confirm match day officials by 8.00pm on a Tuesday for a weekend game and 8.00pm on a Friday evening for a mid week game. Referee’s fee for Mini Soccer will be £12 and for 9v9 £22, 11v11 £24 (see rules 10D & 13E) l) Teams will share the cost of match referees & officials fees. (see Rule 13E) m) 10 days prior to the start of the season each team must have registered sufficient players to enable it to fulfil its fixture requirements. For the purpose of this rule, the minimum number of players is defined in the Standard code of rules for Youth Competition, Rule 10(E) n) A team may request a break in its fixtures, or the re-arrangement of a fixture, only if an authorized school trip or activity has been arranged. Such requests must be made by submitting a fully completed form HDJFL9 at least 14 days before any trip or activity is due to take place. This privilege may only be used twice in a season and only if a team falls below 10 available players for Youth Football, 8 players for 9v9 format or 6 players for Under 9’s and 10’s Mini Soccer. Letters of confirmation must be supplied to the league from the school. (Rule 8Q) o) Teams may be allowed one ‘Wild Card’ short notice postponement per season (FOR LEAGUE GAMES ONLY). This may be used to postpone one league fixture for any reason. A minimum of 24 hours notice must be given to the league. ‘Wild Card’ is valid from the start of the season until 31st March. p) Team Managers and assistants must wear their league identifications during a game, only two officials are allowed at any one time on the pitch side during a game, this

includes the linesman whether he/she is a team official or League appointed linesman. q) Players must be registered with the league at least 48 hours prior to the kick off time of their first game. r) Clubs will be responsible to ensure any spectators who bring along their dog/dogs to a game MUST ensure that the dog is always on a leash and well away from the sidelines, this is to ensure the children’s safety whilst playing, in breach of this will be asked to remove the dog from the playing area by the Referee or League Committee. s) Any Club/team disciplines will be shown on minutes. Any club/team who are constant offenders will be brought before the committee, and it may result in further action under rule 17b. t) Any club in breach of any of the aforementioned Bye Laws or conditions of entry shall be fined in accordance with League Rules and be subject to such action as the management committee shall decide.

Please Note: League Officers and Committee members will not accept phone calls after 8.00 pm.

All correspondence regarding complaints/protests and appeals must come through the club Secretary to the League Secretary

HDJFL CUP COMPETITION RULES

1. All Cup games must be finished on the day 2. Should the scores be level after normal time, then a period of extra time shall be played as follows. Under 9’s and 10’s shall play a period of no more than 5 minutes Each Way. Under 11’s, 12’s, 13’s and 14’s shall play Not more than 10 minutes Each Way. Under 15’s, 16’s, 17’s and 18’s shall play Not more than 15 minutes Each Way 3. Should the score still be level than the tie shall be settled by the taking of penalties to obtain a result as agreed by the international board 27th June 1970. 4. A player must be a registered player of their club during the current season at least 7 days prior to all First round ties, in the Second and all subsequent round ties up to and including the Semi-Finals all players must have Fourteen days registration qualification. In the Final tie all players must have at least 28 Days registration qualification. 5. A player shall not in the same season play for more than one competing team in each competition. 6. Any club playing an ineligible player shall be removed from the Competitions and shall be liable to a fine not exceeding £50.00. If the unregistered or otherwise ineligible player has played in any one of the League’s ‘cup’ competitions, then the Management Committee shall have the power to remove that player’s team from the competition and to reinstate their last opponents. 7. Both teams will share Referees/Officials fees. (Rule 13E) 8. Substitutes are the same as League Competition rule 10G 9. If the Home team pitch is unfit for play then the tie shall be switched to the opponents pitch, provided that the opponents pitch is available and fit for play. 10. In semi-final and final ties referees/officials are to be in attendance 30 minutes prior to commencement. 11. All cup games MUST have a League appointed Referee or the game shall NOT be played. 12. Any team not fulfilling its cup fixture will be liable to such action by the Management Committee and the opponents will be progressed through to the next round. 13. In the Final fixture, of which dates will be circulated early in the season, any team unable to fulfil this fixture due to other commitments will be removed from the Final and their last opponents will be reinstated to play on the original set date. Should either team then inform us or fail to turn up on the day of the final they will be deemed to have forfeited the game and their opponents will be declared the winner of the final and the team not fulfilling this final will be liable to such action as the Management Committee deem fit.

14. The entire control and management of the Cup Competitions shall be vested in the Management Committee. They shall be competed for on the dates give out. 15. Both teams in finals will provide two correct sized matchballs fit for play upon the Referee’s request.

HDJFL - LEAGUE CUP COMPETITIONS

1. CONTROL a) The entire control and management of the competitions shall be vested in the Management Committee. They shall only be competed for when there are ten or less teams in a single division or age group. b) All League Cup Competitions shall be played for annually and no team shall be allowed to win the cup outright c) The competition will be run on a League Group basis in the first stage, and then on a seeded knockout basis for subsequent stages. Extra time or penalties will only be used in the case of PLAY OFF SITUATIONS or semi- final or Final Ties. d) Teams will be randomly drawn into groups, A and B. Teams will play each other once in the group stage. e) Three points will be awarded for a win and one point for a draw. f) The top four teams in each group will progress to the knockout stages. g) If two or more teams finish equal on points for any place then the teams with the higher positions will be decided by goal difference. Where the goal difference is the same the team having scored most goals for shall be declared the winners, runners- up, third or fourth placed team respectively. h) The draw for the knockout phase will be as follows, Match 1 - 1st Group A v 4th Group B Match 2 - 2nd Group B v 3rd Group A Match 3 - 1st Group B v 4th Group A Match 4 - 2nd Group A v 3rd Group B The semi final draw will be Winner Match 1 v Winner Match 2 Winner Match 3 v Winner Match 4 i) The Management Committee shall have the power to adjust or alter the running of the League Cup Competitions for each or all divisions, from a league basis to that of a knockout competition subject to the number of teams entered and or the time available to complete the competition. j) In the event of any rules not covered by the above the Rules of the League shall have precedence. If the competition is run as a knockout competition or reaches semi-final or Final Stages the rules of the cup competitions will take precedence.

The Football Association Laws for Mini-Soccer This guide provides the Laws for Under 7 and Under 8 versions of the game, with children playing a maximum of 5v5 and Under 9 and Under 10 versions of the game, with children playing a maximum of 7v7.

Please remember: a) Under 7’s or Under 8’s are not permitted to play in leagues where results are collected or published or winner trophies are presented, this is deemed to be detrimental to the development of the player and the game and will not be sanctioned. b) From season 2013/14, Under 7’s and Under 8’s can play in a maximum of three trophy events during the season, lasting a maximum of two weeks each. These are short-term experiences helping children learn about winning and losing in an appropriate environment. The winners of these events can be published and trophies can be presented. c) From season 2013/14 Under 9’s and 10’s are not permitted to play in leagues where results are collected or published or winner trophies are presented, this is deemed to be detrimental to the development of the player and the game and will not be sanctioned. d) Under 9’s & 10’s can play in a maximum of three trophy events during the season, lasting a maximum of four weeks each. These are short-term experiences helping children learn about winning and losing in an appropriate environment. The winners of these events can be published and trophies can be presented.

From season 2014/15 the above two paragraphs c) and d) will refer to U10’s also – no league tables to be published and the option of three trophy events over a maximum of four weeks, spread during the season.

Law 1 Playing Area

Under 7-8

Under 9-10

Halfway Line The field of play is divided into two halves by a halfway line. The centre mark is indicated at the mid-point of the halfway line. This is also used as the retreat line when restarting play with a goal kick.

Goal Size The distance between the posts is 12ft and the distance between the lower edge of the cross bar and the ground is 6ft.

Law 2 The Ball • The ball should be size 3 for U7 and U8 • The ball should be size 3 for U9 • The ball should be size 4 for U10 • It should be safe and made of leather or another suitable material

Law 3 Number of Players Maximum number per team, including goalkeeper Under 7 5v5 Under 8 5v5 Under 9 & 10 7v7

The above table indicates the maximum number of players per team at that age group. If the competition would like to have smaller numbers, e.g. 4v4 at U9 or U10, this is allowed within this framework.

A match may not START if either team consists of fewer than four players for under 7’s and five players for under 8’s, 9’s & 10’s. Matches can begin with 5v4 (under 7’s) or 7v6 (9’s & 10’s) but the importance and ethos of Mini-Soccer should be upheld wherever possible and the development of the children should come before the score line.

Players must play with and against players only from their own age range, as per Football Association and Competition rules.

Each team must not have a squad greater than double the size of the team per age.

Any number of substitutes, without being named, may be used at any time with the permission of the referee. A player who has been replaced may return to the playing area as a substitute for another player.

All team members should receive equal playing time where possible, with a best practice recommendation of at least 50% per player for each game.

Law 4 Playing Equipment Players must wear shin guards and goalkeepers must wear a distinguishing playing strip. Shin guards must be covered entirely by the socks. Players must wear the appropriate clothing dependant on the weather. Correct footwear must be worn for the surface of the pitch e.g. no metal studs on artificial grass pitches.

Law 5 Referees The Authority of the Referee Each match is controlled by a referee who has full authority to enforce the Laws for Mini-Soccer in connection with the match to which they have been appointed.

Furthermore, referees should also recognise their role is to facilitate learning of the players, for example, allow young children to take a second attempt at a throw-in if the first is not within the Laws.

Law 6 Assistant Referee Assistant referees are not required.

Law 7 Duration of the Game Under 7 & 8’s In any one day, no player shall play more than 40 minutes. It is the responsibility of the parent/carer or organisation to ensure the child does not exceed this. Each league/competition will determine its own playing time within the maximum time permitted however the maximum duration will be two halves of 20 minutes. It is permitted during development matches that the periods of play can be split into equal quarters. The half time interval must not exceed 5 minutes. Please refer to the Standard Code of Rules for Youth Competitions.

Under 9 & 10’s In any one day, no player shall play more than 60 minutes. It is the responsibility of the parent/carer or organisation to ensure the child does not exceed this. Each league/competition will determine its own playing time within the maximum time permitted however the maximum duration will be two halves of 25 minutes. It is permitted during development matches that the periods of play can be split into equal quarters. The half time interval must not exceed 5 minutes. Please refer to the Standard Code of Rules for Youth Competitions.

Law 8 Start and Restart of Play Procedure A kick-off is taken at the centre of the playing area to start the game and after a goal has been scored. Opponents must be 5 yards away from the ball and in their own half of the field. The ball must be played forward. In Mini-Soccer a goal cannot be scored directly from a start or restart of play.

Special Circumstances A dropped ball to restart the match, after play has been temporarily stopped inside the penalty area, takes place on the penalty area line parallel to the goal line at the point nearest to where the ball was located when the play stopped. No goal can be scored direct from a dropped ball.

Law 9 Ball In and Out of Play Normal rules apply, as per Laws of Association Football.

Law 10 Method of Scoring Normal rules apply, as per Laws of Association Football.

Law 11 Offside There is no offside.

Law 12 Fouls and Misconduct Normal rules apply, as per Laws of Association Football. However, in Mini-Soccer all free kicks are direct. A free kick is awarded to the opposing team if the goalkeeper: • Takes more than 6 seconds to release the ball from his/her hands • Touches the ball again with his/her hands after it has been released from his/her possession and has not touched any other player • Touches the ball with his/her hands after it has been deliberately kicked to him/her by a team mate • Touches the ball with his/her hands after he/she has received it directly from a throw in taken by a team mate For all these offences, the free kick should be taken from the penalty area line, parallel with the goal line, at the nearest point to the offence.

Law 13 Free Kicks For all free kicks opponents must be 5 yards from the ball.

Law 14 Penalty Kicks Normal rules apply, as per Laws of Association Football. Position of the Ball and the Players All players except the defending goalkeeper and kicker must be outside the penalty area and at least 5 yards from the penalty mark. The ball must be kicked forward.

Law 15 Throw-in Normal rules apply, as per Laws of Association Football. The role of the referee is to also allow young players to learn the game. This may involve letting players take throw-ins again, if incorrect technique is used. The referee should ensure the same player attempts a second time, with guidance and help from the match official.

Law 16 Goal Kick Procedure A player of the defending team kicks the ball from any point within the penalty area.

Opponents must retreat to their own half until the ball is in play. The defending team does not have to wait for the opposition to retreat and has the option to restart the game before should they choose to. The ball is in play when it is kicked directly out the penalty area.

Law 17 Corner Kicks The opposing players must remain at least 5 yards from the ball until it is in play. The kicker may not touch the ball again until it has touched another player. If he/she does, a free kick is awarded against them.

The Football Association Laws for 9v9 Football This guide provides the Laws for Under 11 and Under 12 versions of the game, with children playing a maximum of 9v9. These Laws are also appropriate for other age groups playing 9v9 football.

Please remember: a) From season 2015/16 Under 11’s are not permitted to play in leagues where results are collected or published or winner trophies are presented, this is deemed to be detrimental to the development of the player and the game and will not be sanctioned. b) Under 11’s can play in a maximum of three trophy events during the season, lasting a maximum of six weeks each. These are short-term experiences helping children learn about winning and losing in an appropriate environment. The winners of these events can be published and trophies can be presented.

Except where other provision, in these Laws are made, the Laws of Association Football apply. Each Law is numbered to correspond with the appropriate Law of the Game. These Laws are mandatory unless special permission is granted by The Football Association.

Law 1 Playing Area

Halfway Line The field of play is divided into two halves by a halfway line. The centre mark is indicated at the mid-point of the halfway line.

Goal Size The distance between the posts is either 16ft or 21ft and the distance between the lower edge of the cross bar and the ground is 7ft.

Law 2 The Ball • The ball should be size 4 for U11 – U12 • It should be safe and made of leather or another suitable material

Law 3 Number of Players Maximum number per team, including goalkeeper Under 11 and Under 12 9v9

The above table indicates the maximum number of players per team at that age group. If the competition would like to have smaller numbers, e.g. 7v7 at U11 or U12, this is allowed within this framework.

A match may not START if either team consists of fewer than six players. The minimum number of players in a team required for a match to CONTINUE is also six. Should a team fall below this, normal rules apply, as per Laws of Association Football.

Players must play with and against players only from their own age range, as per Football Association and Competition rules. Each team must not have a squad greater than double the size of the team per age. Any number of substitutes may be used at any time with the permission of the referee. A player who has been replaced may return to the playing area as a substitute for another player.

All team members should receive equal playing time where possible, with a best practice recommendation of at least 50% per player for each game.

For all other substitution rules, normal rules apply, as per Laws of Association Football.

Law 4 Playing Equipment Players must wear shin guards and goalkeepers must wear a distinguishing playing strip. Shin guards must be covered entirely by the socks.

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Players must wear the appropriate clothing dependant on the weather. Correct footwear must be worn for the surface of the pitch e.g. no metal studs on artificial grass pitches.

Law 5 Referees The Authority of the Referee Each match is controlled by a referee who has full authority to enforce the Laws for 9v9 Football in connection with the match to which they have been appointed. The powers and duties of the referee are as normal rules apply, as per Laws of Association Football.

Law 6 Assistant Referee Two assistant referees may be appointed whose duties, subject to the decision of the referee, are to indicate: • When the whole of the ball leaves the field of play • Which team is entitled to a corner kick, goal kick or throw-in • When a player may be penalised for being in an offside position • When a substitution is requested • When misconduct or any other incident occurs out of the view of the referee • When offences have been committed whenever the assistant referees have a better view than the referee (this includes, in certain circumstances, offences committed in the penalty area) • Whether, at penalty kicks, the goalkeeper moves off the goal line before the ball is kicked and if the ball crosses the line

Law 7 Duration of the Game In any one day, no player shall play more than 100 minutes. It is the responsibility of the parent/carer or organisation to ensure the child does not exceed this. Each league/competition will determine its own playing time within the maximum time permitted however the maximum duration will be two halves of 30 minutes. It is permitted during development matches that the periods of play can be split into equal quarters. The half time interval must not exceed 15 minutes. Please refer to the Standard Code of Rules for Youth Competitions.

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Law 8 Start and Restart of Play Procedure A kick-off is taken at the centre of the playing area to start the game and after a goal has been scored. Opponents must be 7 yards away from the ball and in their own half of the field. The ball must be played forward. Normal rules apply, as per Laws of Association Football.

Law 9 Ball In and Out of Play Normal rules apply, as per Laws of Association Football.

Law 10 Method of Scoring Normal rules apply, as per Laws of Association Football.

Law 11 Offside Normal rules apply, as per Laws of Association Football.

Law 12 Fouls and Misconduct Normal rules apply, as per Laws of Association Football.

Law 13 Free Kicks For all free kicks opponents must be 10 yards from the ball. Normal rules apply, as per Laws of Association Football.

Law 14 Penalty Kicks Position of the Ball and the Players: All players except the defending goalkeeper and kicker must be outside the penalty area and at least 7 yards from the penalty mark. All other normal rules apply, as per Laws of Association Football.

Law 15 Throw-in Normal rules apply, as per Laws of Association Football.

Law 16 Goal Kick Normal rules apply, as per Laws of Association Football

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Law 17 Corner Kicks Normal rules apply, as per Laws of Association Football.

Laws of Mini-Soccer and Youth Football - Update November 2012 The FA Youth Development Review, since 2010, has seen the advancement of football across the country culminating in the 25 recommendations that were taken through to FA Board in 2012. Parts of these recommendations included the development of the grassroots game to implement a new player pathway and approach to competition for young people.

Under 7 and Under 8 1. U7 and U8 will be moving to 5v5, being phased in from season 2013-14 with the U7 and then season 2014-15 for the U7 and U8. This is the maximum number of players and therefore teams can play 4v4 matches. 2. Pitch size will be 40yds x 30yds maximum and this is the size. Smaller pitches are permitted with 30yds x 20yds as the minimum. 3. A team needs a minimum of four players to start or continue a game. 4. All team members should receive equal playing time where possible with a best practice recommendation of 50% per player for each game. 5. The duration of the game will be a maximum of 2 x 20 minutes. 6. Development matches may be split into quarters instead of just halves. 7. Children can roll the ball in underarm with one or both hands or take a normal throw-in – the children have the option to choose. 8. The halfway line acts as a retreat line on goal kicks. The opponents must drop off to the halfway line to help the goalkeeper learn to play out from the back. However, if they want to play quickly they can do. The ball is in play as soon as it leaves the goal area – this Law is mandatory. 9. U7 and U8 can play three trophy events per season (typically Sept-April), lasting a maximum of two weeks each in season 2013/14. 10. As previously, the ethos of the ‘referee as educator’ remains strongly in place with a key role being to help young children learn about playing football.

Under 9 and Under 10 1. U9 and U10 will be staying at a maximum of 7v7. This is the maximum number of players and therefore can play 5v5/6v6. 2. Pitch size will still be 60yds x 40yds maximum and this is the size. Smaller sizes are permitted with 50yds x 30ys as the minimum. 3. The ball for U9 is a size 3 and for U10 is a size 4. 4. A team needs a minimum of five players to start or continue a game. 5. All team members should receive equal playing time where possible with a best practice recommendation of 50% per player for each game. 6. The duration of the game will be a maximum of 2 x 25 minutes. 7. Development matches may be split into quarters instead of just halves. 8. The halfway line acts as a retreat line on goal kicks. The opponents must drop off to the halfway line to help the goalkeeper learn to play out from the back. However, if they want to play quickly they can do. The ball is in play as soon as it leaves the goal area – this Law is mandatory.

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9. In season 2013/14 U9 can play three trophy events per season (typically Sept-April), lasting a maximum of four weeks each. U10 can still continue to play in a regular league season if they wish in 2013/14. In season 2014/15 U9 and U10 can play up to three trophy events per season (typically Sept-April), lasting a maximum of four weeks each. 10. As previously, the ethos of the ‘referee as educator’ remains strongly in place with a key role being to help young children learn about playing football.

Under 11 and Under 12 1. U11 and U12 will be moving to 9v9, being phased in from season 2013 - 14 with the U11 and then season 2014 – 15 for the U11 and U12. This is the maximum number of players and therefore can play 7v7 etc. 2. Pitch size will be 80yds x 50yds maximum. 3. Goal size is 16ft x 7ft preferably but 21ft x 7ft is acceptable. 4. A team needs a minimum of six players to start or continue a game. 5. All team members should receive equal playing time with a best practice recommendation of 50% per player for each game. 6. Development matches may be split into quarters instead of just halves. 7. Offside is included within the Laws and is mandatory. 8. Distance from all free kicks is 10 yards. 9. In 2015/16 U11 can play in up to three trophy events per season (typically Sept - April), lasting a maximum of six weeks each. U11 can still continue to play in a regular league season if they wish in 2013/14 and 2014/15 as the new approach is phased in. 10. As previously, the ethos of the ‘referee as educator’ remains strongly in place with a key role being to help young children learn about playing football.

All other Laws that aren’t highlighted above will be as they currently exist with no changes.

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Mini Soccer: Goalpost Safety

Remember to use all equipment, not just goalposts, safely at all times

The Football Association, along with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, the Health and Safety Executive and the British Standards Institution, would like to draw your attention to the following guidelines for the safe use of goalposts. Too many serious injuries and fatalities have occurred in recent years as a result of unsafe or incorrect use of goalposts. Safety is always of paramount importance and everyone in football must play their part to prevent similar incidents occurring in the future.

1. For safety reasons goalposts of any size (including those which are portable and not installed permanently at a pitch or practice field) must always be anchored securely to the ground 2. Portable goalposts must be secured as per the manufacturers instructions 3. Under no circumstances should children or adults be allowed to climb on, swing or play with the structure of the goalposts. 4. Particular attention is drawn to the fact that if not properly assembled and secured, portable goalposts may overturn 5. Regular inspections of goalposts must be carried out to check that they are properly maintained 6. Portable goalposts should not be left in place after use. They should be dismantled and removed to a place of secure storage 7. Nets should only be secured by plastic hooks or tape and not by metal cup hooks. Any metal cup hooks should be removed and replaced. New goalposts should not be purchased if they include metal cup hooks that cannot be replaced 8. Goalposts which are "home made" or which have been altered from their original size or construction should not be used. These have been the cause of a number of deaths and injuries 9. There is no BS/CEN or PAS standard for wooden goals and it is unlikely that wooden goals will pass a load or stability test. The FA recommends that wooden goals should be replaced when necessary with compliant metal or plastic goalposts

For reference, you should note that The FA and BSI, in conjunction with the industry, have developed two standards for goalposts – BSEN 748 (2004) and BS 8462 (2005). It is strongly recommended that you ensure that all goals purchased comply with the relevant standard. A Code of Practice BS 8461 has also been completed and copies of all of these three standards are available from the British Standards Institute.

Funding for replacement goals is available via the Football Foundation and eligibility criteria and further details can be obtained on their web site – www.footballfoundation.org.uk

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Appendix 1 - Schedule of fines/payments – 2015-16 Note: This is only a guide – please consult the competition rules for more detailed information. It is possible that not all fines/payments/deposits are included below, but they are included within the competition rules

Rule Description Fine / Payments

2a Entry to the competition £30

2c A club deposit of £50 which shall be returnable to Clubs on leaving the Competition provided £50 they have fulfilled their fixtures and complied with all orders of the Management Committee 2E Clubs failing to advise the Competition £10 Secretary in writing by 1st August of its County FA affiliation number 5H Club failing to comply with an order or Discretion of the instruction from the Management Committee, management committee or failing to attend to the business and/or the correspondence of the competition 5I Unpaid fines after 14 days Original fine doubled up to a maximum of an additional £50 5N Failure to fulfill a festival or development fixture £10 admin fee and pitch where pitch hire costs have been incurred hire costs 6H Non representation at the AGM £25

8E Fee for Registration of a player and for £1 per player registration forms £1 per form 8L Transfer of player £10

8O(i) Playing an unregistered or otherwise ineligible Any points gained in the player fixture deducted and may be fined and/or otherwise dealt with at the discretion of the Management Committee 9A Home team not having a change of colours £10

10D Home club failing to give at least three days £10 clear notice of the match arrangements to the visiting club 10E Playing a match with less than a full team £1 per player

10F Club failing to keep its engagement Management Committee shall have the power to inflict a fine (maximum of £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

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Rule Description Fine / Payments

expenses incurred by the opponents or otherwise deal with them except the award of goals 11A Failure to send match team sheet in within 3 £5 days 11B Failure to conirm match result to the fixture £10 per late result secretary by 8.00pm on the match day 11C Incorrectly completed team sheet £5

11D Under 7’s, 8’s, 9’s, 10’s teams failing to report a £5 per missing result fixture has taken place 13C Failure to provide a Club Assistant Referee £10

14A Failure to confirm intention of membership for £10 following season 14B A club withdrawing any or all its teams from the £50 competition after the arrangement of fixtures 15D Deposit for complaint or protest £25

15E (ii) Deposit for Club electing to state a case in £25 person 16 Appeal against a League decision (appeal to be £25 made to County FA) 19 Failing to be represented at Special General £25 Meeting Under Failure to attend League meetings £20 Rule 5H Instruction Breach of any of the Bye-Laws or conditions of £10 Y Entry

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The Halton & District Charter Standard Junior League Safeguarding Children Policy

1. The Halton & District Junior League acknowledges its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of every child and young person who has been entrusted to its care and is committed to working to provide a safe environment for all members. A child or young person is anyone under the age of 18 engaged in any Youth League football activity. We subscribe to The Football Association’s Safeguarding Children - Policy and Procedures and endorse and adopt the Policy Statement contained in that document.

2. The key principles of The FA Safeguarding Children Policy are that:

• The child’s welfare is, and must always be, the paramount consideration • All children and young people have a right to be protected from abuse regardless of their age, gender, disability, culture, language, racial origin, religious beliefs or sexual orientation • All suspicions and allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly and appropriately • Working in partnership with other organisations, children and young people and their parents/carers is essential.

We acknowledge that every child or young person who plays or participates in football should be able to take part in an enjoyable and safe environment and be protected from poor practice and abuse. The Halton & District Junior League recognises that this is the responsibility of every adult involved in our league.

3. The Halton & District Junior League has a role to play in safeguarding the welfare of all children and young people by protecting them from physical, sexual or emotional harm and from neglect or bullying. It is noted and accepted that The Football Associations Child Protection Regulation (see The FA Handbook) applies to everyone in football whether in a paid or voluntary capacity. This means whether you are a volunteer, match official, helper on club tours, football coach, club official or medical staff.

4. We endorse and adopt The FA’s Responsible Recruitment guidelines for recruiting volunteers and we will: • Develop a role profile • Request identification documents • As a minimum meet and chat with the applicant(s) and where possible conduct interviews before appointing • Request and follow up with 2 references before appointing • Require an FA CRB Unit Enhanced Disclosure where appropriate in line with FA guidelines

All current Halton & District Junior League members with direct access to children and young people will be required to complete a CRB Enhanced Disclosure via The FA CRB Unit. If there are concerns regarding the appropriateness of an individual who is already involved or who has approached us to become part of the Halton & District Junior League guidance will be sought from The Football Association. It is noted and accepted that The FA will consider

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the relevance and significance of the information obtained via The FA CRB Unit Enhanced CRB Disclosure and that all decisions will be made in the best interests of children and young people.

It is accepted that The FA aims to prevent people with a history of relevant and significant offending from having contact with children or young people and the opportunity to influence policies or practice with children or young people. This is to prevent direct sexual or physical harm to children and to minimise the risk of ‘grooming’ within football.

5. The Halton & District Junior League supports The FA’s Whistle blowing Policy*. Any adult or young person with concerns about a colleague can ‘whistle blow’ by contacting The FA Child Protection Team on 0207 745 4787, by writing to The FA Case Manager at The Football Association, 25 Soho Square, W1D 4FA or alternatively by going direct to the Police, Children’s Services or the NSPCC. The Halton & District Junior League encourages everyone to know about it and utilise it if necessary.

6. The Halton & District Junior League has appointed a Youth League Welfare Officer (YLWO) in line with the FA’s role profile and required completion of the Safeguarding Children and Welfare Officers Workshop. The post holder will be involved with Welfare Officer training provided by The FA and/or CFA. The YLWO is the first point of contact for all league committee members regarding concerns about the welfare of any child or young person. The YLWO will liaise directly with the CFA Welfare Officer and will be familiar with the procedures for referring any concerns. They will also play a proactive role in increasing awareness of Respect, poor practice and abuse amongst CWO and their members and league committee members.

7. We acknowledge and endorse The FA’s identification of bullying as a category of abuse. Bullying of any kind is not acceptable at our league. If bullying does occur, all players or parents/carers should be able to tell and know that incidents will be dealt with promptly. Incidents need to be reported to the relevant CWO or YLWO or alternatively in cases of serious bullying we may contact the CFA Welfare Officer.

8. Respect codes of conduct for Players, Parents/ Spectators, Officials and Coaches have been implemented by the Halton & District Junior League. In order to validate these Respect codes of conduct the league has clear actions it will take regarding repeated or serious misconduct at club level and acknowledges the possibility of potential sanctions which may be implemented by the CFA in more serious circumstances. All registering clubs will be required to adopt the Respect codes.

9. Reporting your concerns about the welfare of a child or young person

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility if you are worried about a child it is important that you report your concerns – no action is not an option.

I. If you are worried about a child then you need to report your concerns to the YLWO.

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II. If the issue is one of poor practice they will either: a. deal with the matter themselves or b. seek advice from the County FA Welfare Officer III. If the concern is more serious – possible child abuse they will where possible contact the County FA Welfare Officer first, then immediately contact the Police or Children’s Services IV. If the child needs immediate medical treatment take them to a hospital or call an ambulance and tell them this is a child protection concern. Let your County FA Welfare Officer know what action you have taken. V. If at any time you are not able to contact your YLWO or the matter is serious then you can either: a. contact your County FA Welfare Officer directly or b. call The FA/NSPCC 24 hour Helpline for advice on 0808 800 5000 c. or contact the Police or Children’s Services

NB - The FA’s Safeguarding Children Policy and Procedures available via http://www.thefa.com/football-rules-governance/safeguarding/raising- awareness---downloads-section, outlines in detail what to do if you are concerned about the welfare of a child and includes flow diagrams to describe this process. This is also covered within the Safeguarding Children workshop, where participants are given the opportunity to discuss how this feels and how best they can prepare themselves to deal with such a situation.

10. Further advice on Safeguarding Children matters can be obtained from: • www.TheFA.com/footballsafe • Your County Football Association’s Welfare Officer • The FA Safeguarding Children enquiry line - 0845 210 8080 • Emailing – [email protected]

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Halton & District JFL Equality Policy and Complaints Procedure

The aim of this policy is to ensure that all members of the community are treated fairly and with respect and that Halton & District Junior Football League is equally accessible to them all. The Halton & District Junior Football League is responsible for setting standards and values to apply throughout the League at every level. The Halton & District Junior Football League belongs to and should be enjoyed by everyone, equally. Our commitment is to confront and eliminate discrimination whether by reason of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion or belief, ability or disability and to encourage equal opportunities. This policy is fully supported by the League Officers and Dave Wilson who holds the post of Charter Standard League Co-ordinator at the Halton & District Junior Football League and who is responsible for the implementation of this policy. Equality at the Halton & District Junior Football League means that in all our activities we will not discriminate, or in any way treat anyone less favourably, on grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion or belief, ability or disability. It means that we will ensure that we treat people fairly and with respect and that we will provide access and opportunities for all members of the community to take part in, and enjoy, our activities. And it means that we will not sanction any action, or lack of action, which might disadvantage a member compared to other people for any reason related to the list above. The Halton & District Junior Football League will not tolerate harassment, bullying, abuse or victimisation of an individual (which for the purposes of this policy and the actions and sanction applicable is regarded as discrimination). This includes sexual or racially based harassment or other discriminatory behaviour, whether physical or verbal. The Halton & District Junior Football League will work to ensure that such behaviour is met with appropriate action in whatever context it occurs. We are committed to the development of a programme of ongoing training and awareness raising events and activities in order to promote the eradication of discrimination within the Halton & District Junior Football League and in the wider context, within football as a whole. We are also committed to circulating this policy to all our members. The Halton & District Junior Football League is committed to a policy of equal treatment of all members and requires all members to abide and adhere to these policies and the requirements of the following (but not limited to) equalities legislation - Equality Act 2006, Race Relations Act 1976, Sex Discrimination Act

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1975 and Disability Discrimination Act 1995 as well as any amendments to these acts. The Halton & District Junior Football League commits itself to the immediate investigation of any claims of discrimination on the above grounds and where such is found to be the case, a requirement that the practice stop and sanctions be imposed, as appropriate.

League Complaints Procedure

In the event that any member feels that he or she has suffered discrimination in any way or that the League’s Policies, Rules or Code of Conduct has been broken they should report the matter to the League Secretary or another member of the Committee. If the complaint is with regard to the Leagues’ Management Committee the member has the right to report the discrimination direct to the relevant County Football Association or to The Football Association.

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CLUB DIRECTORY 2015-16

Albright JFC Secretary : Kev Sheridan Address : 18 Ormond Close Widnes Cheshire WA8 4GE Tel : 0151 424 9770 | Mobile : Email : [email protected]

ALBRIGHT JFC - Under 11 (9v9) Orange Shirts (Shirts) Black (Shorts) Black (Socks) Ground : Prescot Road Playing Fields Prescot Road WA8 4PE (KO : 12:00) Philip Murphy Tel: 07907 389986 Mob: 07907 389986 email: [email protected]

Beechwood JFC Secretary : Neil Gardner Address : 80 Willis Street Warrington WA1 3QG Tel : 07974424356 | Mobile : 07974424356 Email : [email protected]

BEECHWOOD JFC 08/09 - Under 7 (5v5) Blue/white (Shirts) Blue (Shorts) Blue (Socks) Ground : Haddocks Wood Warrington Road WA7 1QH (KO : 10:30) Brendan Stewart Mob: 07983616008

BEECHWOOD DRAGONS JFC - Under 9 (7v7) Blue/white (Shirts) Blue (Shorts) Blue (Socks) Ground : Haddocks Wood Playing Fields Warrington Road WA7 1QH (KO : 12.00) Rob Moore Mob: 07599772251 email: [email protected]

BEECHWOOD BARCA JFC - Under 11 (9v9) Blue (Shirts) Blue (Shorts) Blue (Socks) Ground : Haddocks Wood Playing Fields Warrington Road WA7 1QH (KO : 12:00) Neil Gardner Mob: 07974 424356 email: [email protected]

Bridgewater JFC Secretary : Chris Biggs Address : 43 Juniper Grove Murdishaw Runcorn Cheshire WA7 6JP Tel : 01928411869 | Mobile : 07718062593 Email : [email protected]

BRIDGEWATER JFC - Under 8 (5v5) Electric Blue / Navy (Shirts) Electric Blue / Navy (Shorts) Ground : Murdishaw West Community Primary Barnfield Avenue WA7 6EP (KO : 2:30pm) Adam Routledge Mob: 07591221495 email: [email protected]

Brookvale United Secretary : Karen Pinnington Address : 6 Redruth Close Brookvale Runcorn Cheshire WA76AX Tel : 01928 795523 | Mobile : 07808047344 Email : [email protected]

BROOKVALE UTD 08/09 - Under 7 (5v5) Claret/blue (Shirts) Claret (Shorts) Claret (Socks) Ground : Woodside Playing Fields Palacefields Avenue WA7 2PG (KO : 12:00) Amanda Baxter Tel: 07874061490 Mob: 07874061490 email: [email protected]

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BROOKVALE ATHLETIC - Under 8 (5v5) Claret/blue (Shirts) Claret (Shorts) Claret (Socks) Ground : Woodside WA7 6BJ (KO : 12.00) Philip Slavin Tel: 07840210464 Mob: 07840210464 email: [email protected]

BROOKVALE UNITED - Under 8 (5v5) Claret/blue (Shirts) Claret (Shorts) Claret (Socks) Ground : Woodside WA7 6BJ (KO : 10.30) Jason Lunt Tel: 07805917319 Mob: 07805917319 email: [email protected]

BROOKVALE UNITED CELTIC - Under 9 (7v7) Claret/blue (Shirts) Claret (Shorts) Blue (Socks) Ground : Woodside Playing Fields Palacefields Avenue WA7 2PG (KO : 10.30) Peter Christian Tel: 07598406845 Mob: 07598406845 email: [email protected]

BROOKVALE UNITED - Under 11 (9v9) Claret/blue (Shirts) Claret (Shorts) Blue (Socks) Ground : Woodside Playing Fields Palacefields Avenue WA7 2PG (KO : 12:00) Natalie Pinnington Tel: 07538964667 Mob: 07538964667 email: [email protected]

BROOKVALE UNITED VIPERS - Under 11 (9v9) Claret/blue (Shirts) Claret (Shorts) Blue (Socks) Ground : Woodside Playing Fields (KO : 10:30) Natalie Pinnington Tel: 07538964667 Mob: 07538964667 email: [email protected]

Farnworth JFC Secretary : Lesley Mcgillicuddy Address : 8 Nickleford Hall Drive Widnes Cheshire WA8 5AL Tel : 01514208446 | Mobile : 07885388139 Email : [email protected]

FARNWORTH WYVERNS - Under 9 (7v7) Yellow/black (Shirts) Black (Shorts) Black (Socks) Ground : Arley Drive Playing Fields Arley Drive WA8 4XS (KO : 1030) Marc Newton Tel: 07738151045 Mob: 07738151045 email: [email protected]

Heath Rangers JFC Secretary : Clare Haycock Address : 16 Marina Grove Runcorn Cheshire WA7 5EF Tel : 07745328810 | Mobile : 07745328810 Email : [email protected]

HEATH RANGERS CELTIC - Under 7 (5v5) Red (Shirts) Black (Shorts) Ground : Grange School Latham Avenue WA7 5DX (KO : 12:00) Wes Cannon Mob: 07984182600

HEATH RANGERS GALACTICOS - Under 7 (5v5) Red (Shirts) Black (Shorts) Ground : Grange School Latham Avenue WA7 5DX (KO : 10:30) Daz Law Tel: 07908490797 Mob: 07908490797 email: [email protected]

HEATH RANGERS BARCA - Under 8 (5v5) Red (Shirts) Black (Shorts) Black (Socks) Ground : Grange School WA7 5DX (KO : 12.00) Gavin Hanson Tel: 07887624624 Mob: 07887624624

HEATH RANGERS PORTO - Under 8 (5v5) Red (Shirts) Black (Shorts) Black (Socks) Ground : Grange School Latham Avenue WA7 5DX (KO : 10.30) Andy Shaw Mob: 07957344330

HEATH RANGERS JFC - Under 9 (7v7) Red (Shirts) Black (Shorts) Black (Socks) Ground : Grange School Latham Avenue WA7 5DX (KO : 12.00) David Boyce Mob: 07837438341 email: [email protected]

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HRBL JFC Secretary : Sharon Telford Address : 3 Seneschal Court Hallwood Park Runcorn Cheshire WA7 2FJ Tel : 01928 411018 | Mobile : 07940938482 Email : [email protected]

HRBL EAGLES - Under 9 (7v7) Blue/yellow (Shirts) Blue (Shorts) Blue (Socks) Ground : Haddocks Wood (KO : 10.30) Adam Telford Mob: 0798529229 email: [email protected]

HRBL LEGION - Under 9 (7v7) Yellow Blue (Shirts) Blue (Shorts) Blue (Socks) Ground : Haddocks Wood (KO : 12.00) Adam Telford Tel: 01928 411018 Mob: 07985295229 email: [email protected]

Pex Hill JFC Secretary : Ryan Mapstone Address : 143 Brandon Widnes Widnes Cheshire WA8 4SY Tel : 0151 422 0081 | Mobile : 07856 391677 Email : [email protected]

PEX HILL SHARKS - Under 7 (5v5) Blue/yellow (Shirts) Blue (Shorts) Ground : Prescot Road WA8 4PE (KO : 12:00) Lee Hunter Tel: 07894708429 Mob: 07894708429

PEX HILL COSMOS - Under 8 (5v5) Blue (Shirts) Yellow (Shorts) Blue (Socks) Ground : Arley Drive Playing Fields WA8 4XT (KO : 10.30) Matthew Dodd Tel: 07764961854 Mob: 07764961854 email: [email protected]

PEX HILL PANTHERS - Under 8 (5v5) Blue (Shirts) Yellow (Shorts) Blue (Socks) Ground : Prescot Road Playing Fields WA8 4PE (KO : 10.30) Simon Boyd Tel: 07803833344 Mob: 07803833344 email: [email protected]

PEX HILL HAWKS - Under 9 (7v7) Blue Yellow (Shirts) Blue Yellow (Shorts) Blue (Socks) Ground : Prescot Road Playing Fields WA8 4TP (KO : 12:00) Graeme Murray Tel: 07704625716 Mob: 07704625716

PEX HILL JFC PUMAS - Under 9 (7v7) Blue (Shirts) Yellow (Shorts) Blue (Socks) Ground : Prescot Road Playing Fields Prescot Road WA8 4PE (KO : 10.30) Peter Wright Tel: 07974782074 Mob: 07974 782074 email: [email protected]

Runcorn Linnets JFC Secretary : Ciaran Clotworthy Address : 11 Oxford Road Runcorn Cheshire WA7 4NU Tel : 01928 573191 | Mobile : 07876 752868 Email : [email protected]

RUNCORN LINNETS BLUE - Under 7 (5v5) Ground : Halton Sports Playing Fields Murdishaw Avenue WA7 6HP (KO : 12.00) Jordan Lloyd Tel: 07538176491 Mob: 07538176491

RUNCORN LINNETS GREEN - Under 7 (5v5) Yellow/green (Shirts) Green (Shorts) Yellow (Socks) Ground : Halton Sports Playing Fields Murdishaw Avenue WA7 6HP (KO : 1.30pm) Ste Chaney Tel: 07960947538 Mob: 07960947538 email: [email protected]

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RUNCORN LINNETS WHITE - Under 7 (5v5) Green/yellow Hoops (Shirts) Green (Shorts) Yellow (Socks) Ground : Halton Sports Playing Fields Murdishaw Avenue WA7 6HP (KO : 2:30pm) Gary Blain Tel: 07507035680 Mob: 07507035680

RUNCORN LINNETS YELLOW - Under 7 (5v5) Yellow/green (Shirts) Green (Shorts) Yellow (Socks) Ground : Halton Sports Playing Fields Murdishaw Avenue WA7 6HP (KO : 10:30) Jon Thain Tel: 07963597582 Mob: 07963597582 email: [email protected]

RUNCORN LINNETS BLUES 07/08 - Under 8 (5v5) Yellow/green (Shirts) Green (Shorts) Yellow (Socks) Ground : Halton Sports Playing Field Murdishaw Avenue WA7 6HP (KO : 12.00) Joe Davies Tel: 07715409284 Mob: 07715409284 email: [email protected]

RUNCORN LINNETS GREEN 07/08 - Under 8 (5v5) Ground : Halton Sports Murdishaw Avenue WA7 4HP (KO : 10:30) Anthony Pinnington Tel: 07534369284 Mob: 07534369284

RUNCORN LINNETS MADS - Under 9 (7v7) Yellow/green (Shirts) Green (Shorts) Yellow (Socks) Ground : Halton Sports Playing Fields Murdishaw Avenue WA7 6HP (KO : 12.00) Ste Ellams Tel: 07894863606 Mob: 07894863606 email: [email protected]

RUNCORN LINNETS SB - Under 9 (7v7) Ground : Halton Sports Playing Fields Murdishaw Avenue WA7 6HP (KO : 10.30) Paul Crooke Tel: 07478313908 Mob: 07478313908

Runcorn Town FC Secretary : Linda Young Address : 17 Main Street Halton Village Runcorn Cheshire WA7 2AN Tel : 01928 592797 | Mobile : 07538643310 Email : [email protected]

RUNCORN TOWN 07/08 - Under 8 (5v5) Sky Blue/navy (Shirts) Navy (Shorts) Navy/blue (Socks) Ground : Weston Point Junior School Castner Ave WA7 4EQ (KO : 12:00) Alan Kopanski Tel: None. Mob: 07921023190 email: [email protected]

RUNCORN TOWN 06/07 - Under 9 (7v7) Sky Blue/navy (Shirts) Navy (Shorts) Navy/blue (Socks) Ground : Haddocks Wood Warrington Road WA7 1QH (KO : 1.30pm) Alan Courbet Tel: None Mob: 07938186123 email: [email protected]

RUNCORN TOWN - Under 11 (9v9) Royal Blue (Shirts) Navy (Shorts) Royal Blue (Socks) Ground : Haddocks Wood WA7 1QH (KO : 10:30) Tony Rigby Tel: 07879038987 Mob: 07879038987

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Weston Point Secretary : Shaun Mcdonnell Address : 9 Azalea Grove Beechwood Runcorn Cheshire WA7 3HU Tel : 07846551700 | Mobile : 07846551700 Email : [email protected]

WESTON POINT DRAGONS - Under 7 (5v5) Blue Shirts And Yellow Sleeves (Shirts) Blue (Shorts) Blue (Socks) Ground : Haddocks Wood (KO : 12:00) Paul Edwards Tel: 07939094164 Mob: 07939094164 email: [email protected]

WESTON POINT UNITED - Under 8 (5v5) Blue & White Stripes (Shirts) Blue (Shorts) Blue (Socks) Ground : Haddocks Wood (KO : 10.30) Michael Stead Tel: 07814425921 Mob: 07814425921

WESTON POINT WANDERERS - Under 9 (7v7) Blue With Yellow Sleeves (Shirts) Blue (Shorts) Blue (Socks) Ground : St Clements School Oxford Road WA7 4NX (KO : 10.30) Kevin Russell Tel: 07912 079013 Mob: 07912 079013 email: [email protected]

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REFEREES LIST

Name Mobile Email Behn Chris 07821693478 [email protected] Burns Peter 01928 568645 [email protected] Cain Ben 07730228229 [email protected] Ellis Callum 07539180093 [email protected] Ellis Colin 07715688749 [email protected] Ellison Mike 07960935805 [email protected] Hilton Shaun 07771969688 [email protected] Illidge Sam 07516644329 [email protected] Jackson Michael 07900785356 [email protected] Jones Sam 07760 762385 [email protected] Law Darren 07908490797 [email protected] Leiser-Ford Curtis 07930267498 [email protected] Marr Ben 07719258350 [email protected] Mayers Kyle 07951705071 [email protected] McDonald Dom 07882 914226 [email protected] McDonnell Joseph 07846551700 [email protected] Mcvey Billy 07944281868 [email protected] Morgan Jonathon 07557736435 [email protected] Nelson Jamie 01928 771333 [email protected] Ormrod Oliver 07715349258 [email protected] Ormrod Thomas 07715348935 [email protected] Prescot Andy 07912077060 [email protected] Putham josh 07703766306 [email protected] Shannon liam 07854634982 [email protected] Slater Jack 07952438863 [email protected] Smith Anthony 07715926242 Stevens Robbie 07803784675 [email protected] Strain Josh 07872017173 [email protected] Sutcliffe Ben 07907211181 [email protected] Turner Paul 07853176921 [email protected] Upton Oliver 07738 643270 [email protected] Watkinson – Turner, James 07429799606 [email protected] Whitfield Steven 07738699386 [email protected] Williams John 07743305332 [email protected] Williams matthew 07814543180 [email protected] Wilson Matthew 07964418487 [email protected] Woodward Phil 07702 314900 [email protected] Wright Benjamin 07542352509 [email protected]

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