HANDBOOK 2018 / 2019
THE
THE DORSET FOOTBALL LEAGUE EST. 2009
CHARTER STANDARD LEAGUES
www.dfl2009.co.uk
CONTENTS
Committee Members page 2
Sub-Committees page 6
Rules page 7
Dorset Premier League Ground Grading Criteria page 34
Dorset Senior League Ground Grading Criteria page 39
Press and Results Service page 40
Kick Off Times page 40
Hints to Club Secretaries page 41
Club Directory - Adult page 43
Club Directory – Under 18’s page 54
Club Directory – Veterans League page 58
Referees Directory page 62
The Dorset Football League Final Tables 2017/18 page 64
Honours List 2009/10 to date page 69
Respect Codes of Conduct page 73
1 COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2018/19
LIFE VICE PRESIDENT Mrs. Linda Skakich, Robin Hill Cottage, Ashington Lane, Ashington, Wimborne BH21 3DQ
LIFE MEMBERS Mr. Geoff Pike, 4 Archway House, Langton Road, Blandford, DT11 7EN Mr. Robert Corben, 8 Castle Avenue, Okeford Fitzpaine,DT110RY Mr. Paul Humphries, 24 Yeatmans Close, Shaftesbury SP7 8LU Mr. Mike Hansford, 2 Pucknowle, Colliers Lane, Wool, Wareham BH20 6DJ
PRESIDENT Mr. Trevor Schorah 113 Phelipps Road, Corfe Mullen BH21 3NL Tel 01202 699650 Email [email protected]
CHAIRMAN Mr. Geoff Pike 4 Archway House, Langton Road, Blandford DT11 7EN Tel 01258 454007 (h) 07944 168861 (m) Email [email protected]
VICE CHAIRMAN Mr Chris Woods 16 Crookhayes, Shaftesbury SP7 8DX Tel 01747 853602 (h) Email [email protected]
TREASURER Mr. John Joyce 80, Rempstone Road, Merley, Wimborne BH21 1RP Tel: 01202 885578 Email: [email protected]
GENERAL SECRETARY Nicola Speed, 20 Mistover Road, Wareham BH20 4BZ Tel 07428 424004 (m) Email [email protected]
2 LEAGUE SECRETARY (Saturday Adult League) Jeanette Draper, 44 Jubilee Road, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, BH21 3TJ Tel: 01202 699970 (h) 07742 560212 (m) Email: [email protected]
LEAGUE SECRETARY (Under 18s and Veterans League) Mr. Mike Dobson, 38 Phelipps Road, Corfe Mullen BH21 3NW Tel: 07713 971390 (m) Email: [email protected]
REGISTRATIONS SECRETARY (Adult Saturday League) Mr. Jon Fancy, 16 Sydling Close, Canford Heath, Poole BH17 8SY Tel: 07920 111149 (m) Email: [email protected]
REGISTRATIONS SECRETARY (Under 18s and Veterans League) Mr. Mike Dobson (see above)
WELFARE OFFICER Mr. Slobodan Skakich, Robin Hill Cottage, Ashington Lane, Ashington, Wimborne, BH21 3DQ Tel: 01202 848370 (h) 07867 774311 Email: [email protected]
REFEREES APPOINTMENTS SECRETARY Mr. Jon Fancy, (see above)
PRO, PRESS AND RESULTS SERVICE Jeanette Draper, (see above) (Sat adult League) and Mike Dobson (see above)
(Under 18s and Veterans Leagues) DISCIPLINE SECRETARY Mr. Philip Watson, 9 Blackberry Lane, Weymouth DT3 5RZ Tel: 07963 846916 (m) Email: [email protected]
REPRESENTATIVE TEAM CHAIRMAN AND SECRETARY Mr. Mike Gawler, 22 Blackmore Road, Stalbridge DT10 2NT Tel 01963 363137 (h) 07977 570093 Email [email protected]
3 REPRESENTATIVE TEAM MANAGER Mr. Phil Tobin, 19 St Lawrence Crescent, Shaftesbury SP7 8EG Tel: 01747 855782 (h) 07917 652438 (m) Email: [email protected]
CHARTER STANDARD LEAGUE CO-ORDINATOR Mr Mike Hansford, 2 Pucknowle, Colliers Lane, Wool, Wareham BH20 6DJ Tel 01929 462923 (h) 07767 644603 (m) Email [email protected]
DORSET YOUTH LEAGUE REPRESENTATIVE Mr Paul Gibbons, 20 Mistover Road, Wareham BH20 4BZ Tel 07875 302018 (m) Email [email protected]
FAIR PLAY SECRETARY Nikki Ackrell, 35 Upton Heath, Upton BH16 5HJ Tel: 07884 084602 (m) Email: [email protected]
MINUTE SECRETARY Jo Corben, 9 Blackberry Lane, Weymouth DT3 5RZ
CLUB REPRESENTATIVES Senior League Mr. Phil Tobin, (see above)
Division One Mr Malcolm Maidment, 1 Critchell Close, Sway, Lymington SO41 6AH Tel 07966 706946 (m) Email: [email protected]
Division Two Mr. Derek Hansford, 32 Garfield Avenue, Dorchester DT1 2EZ Tel 01305 268722 Email [email protected]
Division Three Mr Michael Gawler (see above)
Division Four Mr Chris Woods (see above)
4 Under 18 Leagues Mr. Steve Whitfield 26 Egdon Drive, Merley, Wimborne BH21 1TY Tel 07786 194151 (m) Email: [email protected]
Veterans League Mrs. Jeanette Draper 44 Jubilee Road, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, BH21 3TJ Tel: 01202 699970 (h) 07742 560212 (m) Email: [email protected]
5 SUB-COMMITTEE MEMBERS & MEETING CALENDAR
Main Management Committee – Meet first Wednesday of each month Club Discipline – Meet last Wednesday of each month Chris Woods (Chairman) A panel made up from the 7 club representatives. Should it be necessary however, any committee member can be co-opted, who will have full voting rights. NB Mr. P. Watson will attend as Secretary and will be supported as required by Mr. M. Dobson, Mrs. J Draper, Mr. J Fancy and Nicola Speed who may provide information upon which cases are based and/or mitigation. The last 2 named are not entitled to vote but Mrs. Draper may vote on cases other than Saturday Adult League and Mr. Dobson may vote on matters other than U18s or Veterans Leagues. Jo Corben will act as Minute Secretary.
Finance – Meetings bi-monthly by arrangement Geoff Pike (Chairman) Trevor Schorah John Joyce Mike Hansford Jeanette Draper Nicola Speed
Grounds Grading Criteria Officer Chris Woods
Rules Revision – Meet by arrangement Trevor Schorah (Chairman) Chris Woods Slobodan Skakich Derek Hansford Paul Gibbons
Representative Team Sub-Committee – Meet by arrangement Mike Gawler (Chairman) Phil Tobin (Manager) Steve Whitfield Paul Gibbons
Charter Standard/Team Retention (Meet by arrangement) Trevor Schorah (Chairman) Jon Fancy, Mike Hansford John Joyce
6 RULES OF THE DORSET FOOTBALL LEAGUE
1. (A) In these Rules: "Affiliated Association" means an Association accorded the status of an affiliated Association under the Rules of The FA. "AGM" shall mean the annual general meeting held in accordance with the constitution of the Competition. "Deposit" means a sum of money deposited with the Competition as part of the requirements of membership of the Competition. "Club" means a Club for the time being in membership of the Competition and "Team" means a side from a Club especially where a Club provides more than one Team in a division in accordance with the Rules. "Competition" means the Dorset Football League. "Competition Match" means any match played or to be played under the jurisdiction of the Competition. “Contract Player" means any Player (other than a Player on a Scholarship) who is eligible to play under a written contract of employment with a Club. "Deposit" means a sum of money deposited with the competition as part of the requirements of membership "Fees Tariff" means a list of fees approved by the Clubs at a general meeting to be levied by the Management Committee for any matters for which fees are payable under the Rules. "Fines Tariff" means a list of fines approved by the Clubs at a general meeting to be levied by the Management Committee for any breach of the Rules. "Ground" means the ground on which the Club's team(s) plays its Competition Matches. "Management Committee" means in the case of a Competition which is an unincorporated association, the management committee elected to manage the running of the Competition and where the Competition is incorporated it means the Board of Directors appointed in accordance with the articles of association of that company. "Match Officials" means the referee, the assistant referees and any fourth official appointed to a Competition Match. "Non Contract Player" means any Player (other than a Player on a Scholarship) who is eligible to play for a Club but has not entered into a written contract of employment. "Officer" means an individual who is appointed or elected to a position in a Club or Competition which requires that individual to make day to day decisions. "Participant" shall have the same meaning as set out in the rules of the FA from time to time. "Player" means any Contract Player, Non Contract Player or other Player who plays or who is eligible to play for a Club. "Playing Season" means the period between the date on which the first competitive fixture in the Competition is played each year until the date on which the last competitive fixture in the Competition is played. "Rules" means these rules under which the Competition is administered. "Sanctioning Authority" means The Dorset County Football Association Limited. "Scholarship" means a Scholarship as set out in Rule C 3 (a) (i) of the Rules of The FA. 7 "Season" means the period of time between an AGN and the subsequent AGM "Secretary" means such person or persons appointed or elected to carry out the administration of the competition "SGM" means a special general meeting held in accordance with the constitution of the competition. "Team" means a team affiliated to a club, including where a club provides more than one team in the competition in accordance with the rules. "The FA" means The Football Association Limited. "WGS means the Whole Game System and the procedures for the operation thereof as determined by the FA from time to time. "written" or "in writing" means the representation or reproduction of words or symbols or other information in a visible form by any method or combination of methods, whether sent or supplied in electronic form or otherwise. (B) Unless stated otherwise, terms referring to natural persons are applicable to both genders. Any term in the singular applies to the plural and vice-versa.
GOVERNANCE RULES
2 COMPETITION NAME, CONSTITUTION (A) The Competition will be known as The Dorset Football League. The Clubs participating in the Competition must be members of the Competition. A Club which ceases to exist or which ceases to be entitled to play in the Competition for any reason whatsoever shall thereupon automatically cease to be a member of the competition. (B) This Competition shall consist of not more than 250 Clubs approved by the Sanctioning Authority. (c) The geographical area covered by the competition shall be 50 miles radius from the centre of Dorchester. (D) The administration of the Competition under these Rules will be carried out by the Competition acting (save where otherwise specifically mentioned herein) through the Management Committee in accordance with the rules, regulations and policies of the FA. (E) All Clubs shall adhere to the Rules. Every Club shall be deemed, as a member of the Competition, to have accepted the Rules and to have agreed to abide by the decisions of the Management Committee in relation thereto, subject to the provisions of Rule 7. (F) The Rules are taken from the Standard Code of Rules (the Standard Code) determined by the FA from time to time. In the event of any omissions from the Standard Code in these rules, then the requirements of the Standard Code shall be deemed to apply to the competition. (G) All Clubs must be affiliated to an Affiliated Association and their names and particulars shall be returned annually by the appointed date in a manner prescribed by the Sanctioning Authority and must have a constitution approved by the Sanctioning Authority. Failure to comply with this rule will result in a fine according to the Fines Tariff. This Competition shall apply annually for sanction to the Dorset County Football Association and the constituent teams of Member Clubs may be
8 grouped in divisions, each not exceeding 14 in number unless there are exceptional circumstances as determined by the Management Committee. (H) Inclusivity and Non-discrimination (I) The competition and each club must be committed to promoting inclusivity and to eliminating all forms of discrimination and should abide by and adhere to the FA Equality Policy and any legislative requirements (to include those contained in the Equality Act 2010). (ii) This competition and each 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 re-assignment, sexual orientation, marital status, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion or belief, ability or disability or otherwise. (iii) Any alleged breach of the Equality Act 2010 legislation must be referred to the appropriate sanctioning authority for investigation. (I) Clubs must comply with the provisions of any initiatives of The FA which are adopted by the Competition including but not limited to, Charter Standard and Respect programmes. This competition became a designated Charter Standard League from April 2016. Existing member clubs have 3 years in which to achieve the Charter Standard Club Award and from season 2016/17 any new clubs have 1 year in which to achieve this status. Clubs failing to comply with any such rule may be fined in accordance with the Fines Tariff. (J) All participants shall abide by the Football Association Regulations for Safeguarding Children as determined by the Football Association from time to time. (K) 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. Breach of rule may incur a fine as per Fines Tariff. (L) At the Annual General Meeting or at a Special General Meeting called for the purpose, a majority of the delegates present shall have power to decide or adjust the constitution of the divisions at their discretion. When necessary this Rule shall take precedence over Rule 22. (M) Only one team shall be permitted from any Club to participate in the same division as another team from the same Club unless there is no viable alternative because of logistical issues and/or reasons linked to participation and geographical boundaries. The Competition will obtain the prior approval of the Sanctioning Authority in the event of a division comprising of more than one team from the same Club. This Competition will ensure that, where permission is given, teams from a Club operating in the same division are run as separate entities with no interchange of players other than via transfers of registration in accordance with these Rules.
9 CLUB NAME
3 Any club wishing to change its name must obtain permission of the Sanctioning Authority and the Management Committee. Failure to comply with this Rule may result in a fine in accordance with the Fines Tariff.
ENTRY FEE, SUBSCRIPTION, DEPOSIT
4. (A) Applications by Clubs for admission to the Competition or the entry of an additional team(s) from the same Club must be made in writing to the Secretary and must be accompanied by the Entry Fee set out in the Fees Tariff 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. When Rule 22(B) is applied or a team seeks a transfer or, is compulsorily transferred to another division, no Entry Fee shall be payable. (B) The Annual Subscription shall be as per Fees Tariff per team, payable on or before the Annual General Meeting or Special General Meeting of the Competition in each year. (For 2018/19, clubs will be invoiced for all fees shortly after the AGM.) (c) In the event of any issue concerning the membership of any Club with the Competition, the Management Committee may require a Deposit to be paid by or on behalf of the Club on such terms and for such period as it may in its entire discretion think fit. (See Fees Tariff) (D) A Club shall not participate in this Competition until the Entry Fee, Annual Subscription and Deposit have been paid. (E) Clubs must advise annually to the General Secretary in writing by 1 August, its Sanctioning Authority affiliation number for the forthcoming Season. 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. (For season 2018/19, the forms will be distributed in early July). Breach of rule may lead to a fine as per Fines Tariff.
MANAGEMENT, NOMINATION, ELECTION
5.(A) The Management Committee shall comprise the Officers of the Competition and ordinary members who shall all be elected at the Annual General Meeting. (B) Retiring Officers shall be eligible to become candidates for re-election without nomination, provided that the officer notifies the Secretary in writing not later than 30 April each year. 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 30 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
10 there being no nomination in accordance with the foregoing for any office, nominations may be received at the Annual General Meeting. The Officers will comprise of the President, Chairman, Vice Chairman, Treasurer, General Secretary, Fixture Secretary, Referees Appointments Secretary, Registrations Secretary, Discipline Officer and any other individual in receipt of an honorarium. (c) The Management Committee shall meet as and when required with no more than three calendar months between each meeting. 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 General Secretary who shall conduct the correspondence of the Competition and keep a record of its proceedings. (E) All communications received from Clubs must be conducted through their nominated Officers (Chairman or Secretary). Breach of rule may lead to a fine as per Fines Tariff.
POWERS OF MANAGEMENT
6.(A) The Management Committee may appoint sub-committees and delegate such of their powers as they deem necessary. The decisions of all sub- committees shall be reported to the Management Committee for ratification. The Management Committee shall have power to deal only with matters within the Competition and not for any matters of misconduct that are under the jurisdiction of The Football Association or Affiliated Association. However, the Management Committee retain the right to charge a member club with "bringing the League into disrepute" if such club's behaviour is deemed to be inappropriate. Where a charge is proven after due process, the financial sanction will be determined in accordance with the seriousness of the offence, but will not exceed a maximum of £250. (B) Subject to the permission of the Sanctioning Authority 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. (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 these Rules and shall also have jurisdiction over all matters affecting the Competition. Any action by the Competition must be taken within 28 days of the Competition being notified.
11 With the exception of Rules 6(I), 8(H) and 9, for all alleged breaches of Rule a formal written charge must be issued to the Club concerned. The Club charged shall be given seven days from the date of notification of the charge to reply to the charge and given the opportunity to:- (I) Accept the charge and submit in writing a case of mitigation for consideration by the Management Committee on the papers or (ii) Accept the charge and notify that it wishes to put its case of mitigation at a hearing before the Management Committee or (iii) Deny the charge and submit in writing supporting evidence for consideration by the Management Committee on the papers or (iv) Deny the charge and notify that it wishes to put its case of mitigation at a hearing before the Management Committee All breaches of the Laws of the Game, or the Rules and Regulations of The FA shall be dealt with in accordance with FA Rules by the appropriate Association. Any fines levied shall be in accordance with the Fines Tariff. However, no player under the age of 18 may be fined. The maximum fine permitted for any breach of a 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 7 Decisions of the Management Committee must be notified in writing to those concerned within 7 days. (F) More than fifty percent (50%) of its members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business by the Management Committee or any sub- committee thereof. (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 must comply with an order or instruction of the Management Committee and must attend to the business and/or the correspondence of the Competition to the satisfaction of the Management Committee. Failure to do so may incur a fine - see Fines Tariff. (I) All fines and charges are payable forthwith and must be paid within 14 days of the date of notification of the decision. Any Club failing to do so will be fined in accordance with the Fines Tariff. Further failure to pay the fine including the additional fine within 14 days will result in fixtures being withdrawn until such time as the outstanding fines are paid. (J) A member of the Management Committee appointed by the Competition to attend a meeting or match may have any reasonable 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 Meeting or Special General Meeting called to decide the constitution, and the commencement of the Competition season. 12 (L) The business of the Competition as determined by the Management Committee may be transacted by electronic mail or facsimile.
PROTESTS AND COMPLAINTS
7(A) (I) All questions of eligibility, qualifications of players or interpretations of the Rules shall be referred to the Management Committee or a duly appointed Sub- 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. (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 with the Secretary within 7 days (excluding Sundays) of the match or occurrence to which they refer. A protest or complaint shall not be withdrawn except by permission of the Management Committee. A Member of the Management Committee who is a member of any Club involved shall not be present (except as a witness or representative of his Club) when such protest or complaint is being determined. (c) No protest of whatever kind shall be considered by the Management Committee unless the complaining Club shall have deposited with the Secretary a sum in accordance with the Fees Tariff. 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. (D) All parties to a protest or complaint must receive a copy of the submission and must be afforded an opportunity to make a statement at least 7 days prior to the protest or complaint being heard. (I) All parties must have received 14 days' notice of the Hearing should they be instructed to attend. (ii) Should a Club elect to state its case in person then the Club should indicate such when forwarding the written response. (E) The Management Committee shall also have power to compel any party to the protest to pay such expenses as they may direct. (F) Any appeal against a decision of the Management Committee must be lodged with the Sanctioning Authority within 14 days of the posting of the written notification of the decision causing the appeal, accompanied by a fee (as set out in the Fees Tariff), which may be forfeited in the event of the appeal not being upheld. A copy of the appeal must also be sent to the Secretary. The procedure for the appeal shall be determined by the Sanctioning 13 Authority, in such respect the Sanctioning Authority may (but is not obliged to):- (I) invite submissions by the parties involved (ii) convene a hearing to hear the appeal (iii) permit new evidence, or (iv) impose deadlines as are appropriate Any appeal shall not involve a re-hearing of the evidence considered by the Management Committee (G) No appeal can be lodged against a decision taken at an AGM or SGM unless on the ground of unconstitutional conduct. (H) All protests, claims or complaints relating to these Rules and appeals arising from a Player's contract shall be heard and determined by the Management Committee, or a sub-committee duly appointed by the Management Committee. The club or players protesting, appealing, claiming or complaining must send a copy of such protest, appeal, claim or complaint and deposit a fee (as set out in the Fees Tariff) which shall be forfeited in the event of the protest, appeal, claim or complaint not being upheld and the party not succeeding may in addition be ordered to pay the costs at the direction of the Management Committee. All such protests, claims complaints and appeals must be received in writing by the Secretary within 14 days of the event or decision causing any of these to be submitted.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
8.(A) The Annual General Meeting shall be held not later than 15 July in each year. At this meeting the following business shall be transacted provided that at least 25 Members are present and entitled to vote:- (I) To receive and confirm the Minutes of the preceding Annual General Meeting. (ii) To receive and adopt the Annual Report, Balance Sheet and Statement of Accounts. (iii) Election of Clubs to fill vacancies. (iv) Constitution of the Competition for ensuing season. (v) Election of Officers and Management Committee. (vi) Appointment of Auditors. (vii) Alteration of Rules, if any (see Rule 14). (viii) Fix the date for the commencement of the season and kick off times applicable to the Competition. (ix) Fix the date for the end of the playing season (x) Other business of which due notice shall have been given and accepted as being relevant to an Annual General Meeting.
14 (B) A copy of the duly audited/verified Balance Sheet, Statement of Accounts and Agenda shall be forwarded to each Club at least fourteen days prior to the meeting, together with any proposed change of Rules. (c) A signed copy of the duly audited/verified Balance Sheet and Statement of Accounts shall be sent to Sanctioning Authority within fourteen days of its adoption by the Annual General Meeting. (D) Each 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 12. (F) All voting shall be conducted by a show of voting cards unless a ballot be demanded by at least 50% 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 Club must be represented at the Annual General Meeting. Failure to attend will lead to a fine – see Fines Tariff. (I) Officers and Management Committee members shall be entitled to attend and vote at an Annual General Meeting.
SPECIAL GENERAL MEETINGS
9. Upon receiving a requisition signed by two-thirds (2/3) 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 must be represented at a Special General Meeting. Failure to attend will incur a fine in accordance with the Fines Tariff. Officers and Management Committee members shall be entitled to attend and vote at all Special General Meetings.
15 AGREEMENT TO BE SIGNED
10. The Chairman and the Secretary of each Club which is an unincorporated Association and two directors of each Club which is an incorporated entity 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. Failure to comply with this rule may lead to a fine as per Fines Tariff. "We, (A) (name) [ ] of (address) [ ] (Chairman)/(Director)and (B) (name) [ ] of (address) [ ] (Secretary)/(Director)of [ ] Football Club (Limited) have been provided with a copy of the Rules and Regulations of the Dorset Football League Competition and do hereby agree for and on behalf of the said Club 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 7. Any alteration of the Chairman and /or Secretary on the above Agreement must be notified to the County Football Association to which the Club is affiliated and to the General Secretary of the Competition.
CONTINUATION OF MEMBERSHIP OR WITHDRAWAL OF A CLUB
11.(A) 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. Failure to do so may incur a fine in accordance with the Fines Tariff. (B) The Management Committee shall have the discretion to deal with a team being unable to start or complete its fixtures for a Playing Season once that team has been accepted for entry by the AGM. Any club infringing this rule may incur a fine in accordance with the Fines Tariff. (c) In the event of a Member Club failing to discharge all its financial obligations to the Competition in excess of £50, the Management Committee is empowered to refer the debt under The FA Football Debt Recovery provisions.
16 EXCLUSION OF CLUBS OR TEAMS FOR MISCONDUCT BY CLUBS, OFFICIALS, PLAYERS
12.(A) At the Annual General Meeting or Special General Meeting called for the purpose, Notice of Motion having been duly circulated on the Agenda by direction of the Management Committee, the accredited delegates present shall have the power to (i) remove a member of the Management Committee from office or (ii) exclude any Club or Team from membership, either or both of which actions 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 member of the Management Committee or any club which is the subject of the vote being taken shall be excluded from voting. (B) At the Annual General Meeting, or at a Special General Meeting called for the purpose, in accordance with the provisions of Rule 9, the accredited delegates present shall have the power to exclude from further participation in the Competition any 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 Clause (A) and or (B) of this Rule.
TROPHY:- LEGAL OWNERS, CONDITIONS OF TAKING OVER, AGREEMENT TO BE SIGNED, AWARDS
13.(A) The following agreement shall be signed on behalf of the winners of the Cup or Trophy:- "We (A) (name) and (B) (name), the Chairman and Secretary of FC (Limited), 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 1 March. If the Cup or Trophy is lost or damaged whilst under our care we agree to refund to the Competition the amount of its current value or the cost of its thorough repair." Failure to return agreement may lead to a fine – see Fines Tariff. (B) At the close of each Competition awards may be made to the winners and runners-up if the funds of the Competition permit. Additional medals may be obtained at a cost identified by the Management Committee 17 ALTERATION TO RULES
14. Alterations, for which consent has been given by the Sanctioning Authority, 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 9. Any alteration made during the Playing Season to these Rules shall not take effect until the following playing season. Notice of proposed alterations to be considered at the AGM shall be submitted to the General Secretary by 1 April in each year. The proposals, together with any proposals by the Management Committee, shall be circulated to clubs with the notice of the AGM. A proposal to change a rule shall be carried if 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 AGM or Special AGM shall be submitted to the Sanctioning Authority or the FA as applicable, 28 days prior to the date of the meeting.
FINANCE
15.(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 30 April. (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
16.(A) All Clubs must have public liability insurance cover of at least 10 million pounds (£10,000,000) at all times. (B) All Clubs must have valid personal accident cover for all Players registered with them from time to time. The Players personal accident cover must be in place prior to the Club taking part in any Competition match and shall be at least equal to the minimum recommended cover determined from time to time by the sanctioning Association. In instances where the Football Association is the sanctioning Association, the minimum recommended cover will be the cover required by the Affiliated Association to which a Club affiliates. Failure to comply with Rule 16A or 16B may result in a fine as per the Fines Tariff
18 DISSOLUTION
17(A) Dissolution of the Competition shall be by resolution approved at a Special General Meeting by a majority of three quarters (3/4) 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 Authority may decide.
MATCH RELATED RULES QUALIFICATION OF PLAYERS
18(A) A Player is one who, being in all other respects eligible, has (i) signed a fully and correctly completed Competition registration form in ink, countersigned by an Officer which is submitted to the Competition prior to playing and whose registration has been confirmed by the Competition Registrations Secretary prior to that Player playing in a Competition Match. (ii) signed a fully and correctly completed Competition registration form in ink on a match day prior to playing, countersigned by an Officer of the Club and witnessed by an Officer of the opposing Club and the match official and submitted to the Competition Registrations Secretary within 2 days of the match (excluding Sundays). The Player shall not again play until the Club is in possession of the approval of the Competition. A maximum of 3 players may be registered in accordance with this paragraph 18A (i) or (ii) registered through WGS. Any registration form which is sent by either of the means set out at Rules 18(A)(i) or (ii)above that is not fully and correctly completed will be returned to the club unprocessed. If a club attempts to register a player via WGS but does not fully and correctly complete the necessary information via WGS, the registration will not be processed. Failure to comply may lead to a fine in accordance with the Fines Tariff 18(B)(i) Contract players 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- 6 of the National League System. It is the responsibility of each Club to ensure that any Player registered to the Club 19 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) Each team in the competition must have at least 13 Players registered by 1 August (before the start of the Playing Season). Failure to do so may incur a fine in accordance with the Fines Tariff. (C) A player that owes a Football Debt (as defined under the Football Debt Recovery Regulations) to any club(s) shall be permitted to register and play for a club in Competition Matches, save that the player may be liable to be suspended from playing for that club should the player fail to comply with the terms of the Football Debt Recovery Regulations in respect of that Football Debt. (D) A fee as set out in the Fees Tariff shall be paid for each player registered. (E) 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 (earliest received by Registrations Secretary) shall decide for which Club the player shall be registered. The Secretary shall notify the Club last applying to register the player of the fact of the previous registration. (F) It shall be a breach of Rule for a player to:- (i) Play for more than one Club in the Competition in the same season without first being transferred. (ii) Having registered for one Club in the Competition, register for another Club in the Competition in that season except for the purpose of a transfer. (iii) Submit a signed registration form or submit a registration through WGS that the player had wilfully neglected to accurately or fully complete. Players in breach may be fined – see Fines Tariff (G)(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 or may fine any player, at their discretion who has been charged and found guilty of registration irregularities (subject to Rule 7). Breach of Rule may incur a fine – see Fines Tariff (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 7) 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 (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.
20 (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). (H) Subject to compliance with FA Rule C2(a) when a Club wishes to register a Player who is already registered with another Club it shall submit a transfer form to the Competition accompanied by a fee as set out in the Fees Tariff. Such transfer shall be referred by the Competition 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 Competition and to the Player concerned within three days of receipt of the notification. Upon receipt of the Club's consent, or upon its failure to give written objection within three days, the Competition 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. In the event of an objection to a transfer the matter shall be referred to the Management Committee for a decision. (I) A player may not be registered for a Club nor transferred to another Club in the Competition after 31 March, except by special permission of the Management Committee. (J) 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. (K) 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. In the event of a player without a written contract changing his status to that of a contract player with the same Club, another Club in the Competition or with a Club in another Competition his registration as a player without a written contract will automatically be cancelled and declared void unless the Club conforms to the exception detailed in Rule 18(B)(i). (L) A player shall not be eligible to play for a team in any special championship, promotion or relegation deciding match (as specified in Rule 22(A)) unless the player has played 6 games for that team in this Competition in the current season. (M) A team shall not include more than 3 players who have taken part in 3 or more senior Competition Matches during the current season unless a period of 21 days has elapsed since they last played. For the purpose of this Rule, a senior competition is a match played in any competition. Failure to comply with this Rule will result in a fine in accordance with the Fines Tariff.
21 (N )(i) Subject to Rule 18(N) (ii)Any Club found to have played an ineligible player in a match or matches shall have any points gained from that match or matches deducted from its record, up to a maximum of 12 points, and may have levied upon it a fine (see Fines Tariff). N (ii) The Management Committee may vary this decision in respect of the points gained only in circumstances where the ineligibility is due to the failure to obtain an International Transfer Certificate or where the ineligibility is related to the player's status. N(iii) In exceptional circumstances the Management Committee may (a), 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. If the match is replayed, the offending club may be ordered to pay reasonable expenses to their opponents, as determined by the Management Committee. (b) Levy points against the club in default or (c) Order that the competition match or matches be replayed (on such terms as are decided by the Management Committee – for example the offending club may pay reasonable expenses incurred by their opponents). (O) (The following Clause applies to Competitions involving players in full-time secondary education):- (i) Priority must be given at all times to school and school organisations activities. (ii) The availability of children must be cleared with the Head Teachers (except for Sunday Leagues). (iii) To play open age football the player must have achieved the age of 16. Breaches of Rule may incur a fine – see Fines Tariff
CLUB COLOURS
19. Every Club must register the colour of its shirts and shorts with the General Secretary (by 1 August) who shall decide as to their suitability. Any club wishing to change its colours during the Playing Season must obtail permission of the Management Committee. Goalkeepers must wear colours which distinguish them from all other players and the match officials. 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 its opponents as to the colours in which they will play (including the colour of the goalkeeper's jersey) at least 5 days before the match. If in the opinion of the referee, two Clubs have the same or similar colours, the away team shall make the change. A club must not delay the scheduled time of kick off for a competition match by not having a change of colours. Breach of rule may lead to a fine – see Fines Tariff. Shirts must be numbered failure to do so may lead to a fine – see Fines Tariff
22 PLAYING SEASON, CONDITIONS OF PLAY, TIMES OF KICK-OFF, POSTPONEMENTS, SUBSTITUTES
20(A) All matches shall be played in accordance with the Laws of the Game as determined by the International Football Association Board 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. It is likely that any ground chosen by any club which lacks basic facilities such as hot and cold water, shower and washing facilities will be deemed unsuitable until such amenities are provided. Football Turf pitches (3G) 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 a pitch must be tested (by a FIFA 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 20C. Overhead obstructions or wires must be removed prior to matches in the competition taking place. Within the National League System ("NLS") all matches shall have duration of 90 minutes. All matches outside the NLS shall have duration of 90 minutes unless a shorter time (not less than sixty 60 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. Two matches involving the same two teams can be played on the same day providing the total playing time is not more than 120 minutes. The times of kick-off shall be fixed at the AGM and can only be altered by the mutual consent of the two competing clubs prior to the scheduled date of the match with written notification given to the Competition at least 7 days prior. Referees must order matches to commence at the appointed time and must report all late starts to the Competition. Breach of Rule may incur a fine – see Fines Tariff The home team must provide goal nets and at least two footballs fit for play and the referee shall make a report to the Competition if the footballs are unsuitable. Breach of Rule may incur a fine – see Fines Tariff. (B) 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. Failure to comply may lead to a fine (See Fines Tariff) In the case of a revised fixture date, the
23 Clubs must be given by the Competition 5 clear days' notice of the match (unless otherwise mutually agreed). (C) The Secretary of the home Club must give notice 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 5 clear days prior to the playing of the match. If not so provided, the away club shall seek such details and report the circumstances to the competition. Breach of rule may lead to a fine – see Fines Tariff. (D) A minimum of 9 players will constitute a team for a Competition match. Teams playing with less than 11 players may be liable to a fine (per player) as shown in the Fines Tariff. (E)(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, and 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 – see Fines Tariff . (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, etc. In the Adult Saturday League, each team in a club shall only be allowed to close 2 dates in the season without incurring a charge for non-fulfilment of fixture. Of course any non-fulfilment of a bulletined fixture will involve a charge against the defaulting club. (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. Such failure may incur a fine see Fines Tariff. (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. Where it is to the advantage of the competition and the clubs involved agree, the Management Committee shall also be empowered to order the score at the time of the abandonment to stand. (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 24 abandoned owing to the conduct of both teams or their Club member(s), the Management Committee shall rule that neither team will be awarded any points for that competition match and it shall not be replayed. No fine(s) can be applied by the Management Committee for an abandoned competition 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 18(N) above. Where both teams were under suspension the game must be declared null and void and shall not be replayed. Team sheets are supplied by the League free of charge and are normally used for this purpose. (F) A Club may at its discretion and in accordance with the Laws of the Game use 3 substitute players in any match in this Competition who may be selected from 3 players. Except for matches played at Step 7 of the National League System, a player who has been substituted, himself becomes a substitute and may replace a 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 15 minutes before the start of the match and a Player not so named may not take part in that match. Clubs are provided with 3 part team sheets by the League free of charge, which should be used for this purpose to include details of all players and substitutes. 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 18 of this Competition. (G) The half time interval shall be of at least 10 minutes duration, but it shall not exceed 15 minutes. The half time interval may only be altered with the consent of the referee. (H) The Clubs taking part in fixture Competition Match shall identify a team captain (by the wearing of a captain's armband) who has a responsibility to offer support in the management of the on-field discipline of his team mates. Failure to comply with rule may lead to a fine – see Fines Tariff.
REPORTING RESULTS
21.(A) The Registrations 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 23, or any other information required by the Competition. Failure to do so may lead to a fine as per the Fines Tariff. (B) The Home Club shall telephone, email or by other means if agreed, notify the result of each match to the relevant Results Secretary by the time stated in the League Handbook. Failure to do so may lead to a fine as per the Fines Tariff.
25 (C) The match result notification, correctly completed, shall be signed by a responsible member of the Club. Failure to do so may lead to a fine as per the Fines Tariff.
DETERMINING CHAMPIONSHIP
22.(A) Team rankings within the Competition will be decided by points with three points to be awarded for a win and one for a drawn match. The teams gaining the highest number of points in their respective Divisions at the conclusion shall be adjudged the winners. Matches must not be played for double points. In circumstances where two or more teams are equal on points, team rankings shall be determined by goal difference where the goals scored against by each team shall be deducted from the goals scored by that team and the largest positive difference shall be placed the highest. In the event of the goal difference being equal the highest placed team shall be the team which has scored the most goals. In the event that two or more teams have the same goal difference and have scored the same number of goals then the highest placed team shall be the team which has won the most matches. In the event of the two teams still being equal the team which has the better playing record against the other team in their head to head Competition matches during the Season will be the highest placed team. If the records of two or more teams are still equal and it is necessary for any reason to determine the position of each then the teams affected shall play a deciding match or matches as determined by the Management Committee. (B) Automatic promotion and relegation shall be applied for the first 2 and last 2 teams in each Division except as provided for hereunder, subject to the provisions of Rule 2(L). (i) Should one or more teams withdraw from any one Division after the fixtures have commenced an equal number of teams to those withdrawing in that Division shall not be automatically relegated. (ii) Vacancies occurring after the conclusion of the season may be filled on any of the following ways: (a) retention of otherwise relegated team(s) (b) additional promotion of the next ranked team(s) from the Division below (c) election (iii) The last team in the lowest Division shall retire, but be eligible for re-election except as below, and be subject to the conditions of paragraph (B)(i) above. (iv) When a senior team is relegated to a lower Division of which its reserve team is a member, or entitled to be a member, such reserve team must accept relegation to, or retain its position in, the next lower Division; and should the senior team be relegated to the lowest Division its reserve team automatically retires from the Competition. (v) Should either or both of the leading teams in any of the Divisions have its senior team in the next higher Division, promotion shall fall, at the discretion of the General Meeting, to the next highest team or teams in the Division concerned.
26 (C) In addition to the teams automatically promoted under Rule 22(B) a maximum of one further team may be promoted by virtue of being the winner of a play-off match or matches as approved by the Management Committee. (D) 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. For the purposes of this Rule (22D)a completed fixture shall include any Competition match(es) which have been awarded by the Management Committee. (E) Where a promotion and/or relegation link exists between Competitions (The Dorset Premier League and The Dorset Senior League) 5 Clubs, providing they meet the appropriate grading criteria, will be eligible to make application to the Higher Competition at their Annual General Meeting. Should the Champion Club not wish for promotion or alternatively not have the necessary grading criteria, then the second, third, fourth or fifth placed clubs will be eligible to apply under the same conditions. The bottom club in the Dorset Premier League shall be relegated and allocated to The Dorset Senior League. However, if only one club is eligible or wishes for promotion, only one club shall be relegated. Should no club be eligible or wish for promotion then no club need be relegated. Additionally, if a DPL club does not finish bottom of the League but wishes to resign or is excluded under the rules, no club could be relegated.
REFEREES
23.(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 Authority. (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, the club shall agree upon a referee. The home club is responsible for provision of a referee where there is no such agreement. Failure to do so may incur a fine in accordance with the Fines Tariff. An individual thus agreed upon shall for that game, have the full powers, status and authority of a registered Referee. Individuals under the age of 16 must not participate either as a Referee or Assistant Referee in any open age competition. (C) Where Assistant Referees are not appointed each Team shall provide a Club Assistant Referee. Failure to do so may incur a fine in accordance with the Fines Tariff. (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. The onus is on the home club in such instances to notify the opponents of the postponement at the earliest opportunity. 27 (E) Subject to any limits/provisions laid down by the sanctioning Association, Match Officials appointed under this Rule shall be paid a match fee and expenses as laid down in the Fees Tariff. The scale of this fee is reviewed annually by the Management Committee prior to the AGM. The Home Club shall pay the Officials their fees and/or expenses within 30 minutes of the conclusion of the match in the referees changing room. Failure to do so may incur a fine as per the Fines Tariff. (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 only. Where a match is not played owing to one Club being in default, that Club shall be ordered to pay the Officials attending the ground, their full fee and expenses. Failure to comply may lead to a fine as per Fines Tariff. (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 may be fined in accordance with the Fines Tariff 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 Association. (J) The Referee shall submit report forms, 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 Referees Appointments Secretary within 2 days of the match (excluding Sundays). The relevant forms are the Referees Report Form and the Fair Play/Respect Form. (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.
28 UNDER 18 YOUTH LEAGUE
The same Rules will apply as in the Saturday Section (above) with the following exceptions:- 1. All promotions and relegations will be at the discretion of the Management Committee. 2. No player whose age at midnight on 31 August in the current season has reached 18 years or is less than 15 years shall be allowed to play in the League. 3. A team may include not more than 2 contract or YTS players. 4. The matches will normally be played on Sundays unless otherwise determined by the Fixtures Secretary. 5. Up to 5 substitutes may be named who may be selected from 5 players. A player who has been substituted himself becomes a substitute and may replace a player at any time (In other words, substitutes are on a "roll on" "roll off" basis).
VETERANS LEAGUE
The same Rules will apply as in the Saturday Section with the following exceptions:- 1. The area covered by the Competition membership shall be within a 50 mile radius from the centre of Dorchester. 2. Players must have achieved the age of 35 on or before 31 August in the playing season. However a maximum of 4 players aged 30 to 34 years on 31 August are permitted to be signed by a team in the current season. Only 2 of these can play in any individual match. 3. A player is not eligible to play in this competition who receives any form of payment for playing, other than expenses as per Clauses 1, 2 and 3 of Article 2 of the FIFA Regulations governing the status and transfer of players. Clubs upon election must sign a declaration that they will conform to the said clauses and players of such clubs are required to sign a declaration upon registration that they are eligible under and will abide by the FIFA Clauses which are:- (1) Players who have never received any remuneration other than for the actual expenses incurred during the course of their participation in or for any activity connected with association football shall be regarded amateur. (2) Travel and hotel expenses incurred through involvement in a match and the cost of a player's equipment, insurance and training may be reimbursed without jeopardising the amateur status. (3) Any player who has ever received remuneration in excess of the amount stated under Clause 2 in respect of participation in or an activity connected with association football shall be regarded as a non- amateur, unless he has re-acquired amateur status under the terms of Article 25. 4. The matches will be played on Sundays and will be at a frequency as determined by the Fixtures Secretary (usually 2 weeks). 5. Substitutes will be on a 5 from 5 "roll on" "roll off" basis as per the Under 18 League. 29 LEAGUE CUP RULES
1. The competition shall be named by the Management Committee on an annual basis and shall be entered by all applicable clubs competing in the appropriate League/Division. 2. All matches shall be played as decided by the Management Committee. 3. The competition shall be played as decided by the Management Committee. 4. The fixtures will be determined by the Management Committee who shall decide the venue for the final. 5A. The qualification of players will be as per the Dorset Football League Rules. 5B. For the purposes of the competition, a bona fide playing member of a club is one who being in all other aspects eligible has signed a fully and correctly completed League Registration Form. 5C. No player shall be eligible to play for more than 1 team in any one season's League Cup Competition. 5D. Any club playing ineligible player/s will have the match awarded to their opponents by the score of 2-0. 6. In semi-final and final ties, extra time shall be played and if scores still level, the tie shall be decided by kicks from the penalty mark. 7A. At the conclusion of the final the winners shall be presented with the trophy which shall be returned in accordance with Rule 18 above. 7B. Trophies remain the property of the Dorset Football League. 7C. Appropriate medals shall be presented to both teams and match officials. 7D. A player dismissed from the field of play for misconduct during the final tie may only receive a medal if sanctioned by the Management Committee. 8. Protests must be lodged with the General Secretary within 3 days of a match and include payment of a £50 deposit forfeited if the protest is not sustained or is unsuccessful. 9. League Rule 21 applies in respect of reporting results etc. 10. Matches will be scheduled by the Fixtures Secretary but can be brought forward by mutual agreement of the clubs concerned and with permission of the Fixtures Secretary. 11A. Failure to play matches will be dealt with by forfeiting of the fixture. Additionally, the offending club will be reported for non-fulfilment of fixture and dealt with by due process. 11B. Any team playing with less than 11 players will be dealt with as per Rule 20D 12A. Referees for matches up to the final shall be appointed in accordance with Rule 23. 12B. Match officials for the final ties shall be appointed by the Management Committee. 13. In all matches prior to the final, the home club are responsible for all match expenses. 14. Unless varied by these Rules, all Rules of the Dorset Football League shall apply and any matters occurring not so covered will be referred to the Management Committee for decision.
30 FEES TARIFF – MAXIMUM FEES
RULE 4A ENTRY FEE £30 RULE 4B - ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION £100 (SEE NOTE 1 BELOW) RULE 4C - DEPOSIT £50 PER CLUB RULE 7C,E,G - PROTEST/APPEAL FEES £50 RULE 18D PLAYER REGISTRATION FEE £4 (SEE NOTE 2 BELOW) RULE 18H TRANSFER FEE £30 RULE 23E - REFEREE FEES £25 PLUS ALL MILEAGE @ 35P PER MILE RULE 23E - ASSISTANT REFEREE FEES £15 (where appointed) NOTE 1 ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE:-Senior League £100, Divisions 1 and 2 £95, Division 3 £90, Divisions 4 and all Under 18 Divisions £75, Veterans £50. NOTE 2 REGISTRATION FEES Saturday Adult League £4 per player, Under 18 and Veterans League £3 per player. FINES TARIFF - MAXIMUM FINES RULE 2G Failure to Affiliate with County FA £25 RULE 2I Failure to comply with FA Initiatives £25 RULE 2K Unauthorised Entry of Teams into Competitions £50 RULE 3 Failure to obtain consent for a change of Club Name £40 RULE 4E Failure to provide Affiliation details form £25 RULE 5E Communications conducted by persons other than nominated Officers £50 RULE 6H Failure to comply with an instruction of the Management Committee £50 RULE 6I Failure to pay a fine within required timeframe £50 RULE 8H Failure to be represented at AGM £30 RULE 9 Failure to be represented at SGM £30 RULE 10 Failure to submit the required written agreement or to notify changes to signatories £50 RULE 11A Failure to provide notice of withdrawal before deadline £50 RULE 11B Failure to commence/complete fixtures £150 RULE 13A Failure to submit written agreement regarding trophy/s £50 RULE 16A Failure to have Public Liability Insurance £50 RULE 16B Failure to have Personal Accident Insurance £50 RULE 18A Failure to correctly register a player £50 RULE 18B (ii) Failure to have 13 Payers registered by 1 August £50 RULE 18F Registering or playing for multiple clubs, or inaccurate completion of Registration Form £50 RULE 18G (ii) Registration irregularities £25 RULE 18M Fielding more than permitted number of players who have participated in Senior Competition matches £100 RULE 18N Playing an ineligible player £50 RULE 18O Failure to give priority to school activities £25 RULE 19 Delaying kick-off due to no change of colours £30 RULE 19 Failure to number shirts £30 RULE 20A Delaying kick-off due to failure to provide required equipment £30 RULE 20B Failure to play match on the date fixed £50 RULE 20C Failure to provide details of a fixture £20 31 RULE 2OD Playing match with less than the required number of players £20 RULE 20E(i) Failure to play fixture £100 RULE 20E(iii) Failure to notify parties of postponement £50 RULE 20H No captain's armband £25 RULE 21A Late result notification £20 RULE 21B Failure to provide result £20 RULE 21C Result notification not sent by appropriate persons £20 RULE 23B Failure to provide a referee £40 RULE 23C Failure to provide Club Assistant Referee £20 RULE 23E Failure to pay match official/s expenses £20 RULE 23F Failure to pay match officials where a match is not played £20 Rule 23H Failure to provide Referee's mark £20 With the exception of Rules 6I, 8H AND 9, a formal written charge will be issued to the club concerned.
Sanctions will then be levied in accordance with decisions of the Discipline Sub- Committee (endorsed by Management Committee). In this connection, it is important for clubs to reply to charge letters/emails as fully as possible to include all mitigating circumstances. The FINES TARIFF gives an indication of MAXIMUM possible For example it would be extremely unlikely that for rule 18M a club would be fined £100 or for rule 20E(i) £100 unless there were multiple offences or where previous breaches of the same rules had occurred.
INDEX TO RULES RULE 1 Definitions
GOVERNANCE RULES RULE 2 Name and Constitution RULE 3 Club Name RULE 4 Entry Fee, Subscription, Deposit RULE 5 Management, Nomination, Election RULE 6 Powers of Management RULE 7 Protests, Claims, Complaints, Appeals RULE 8 Annual General Meeting RULE 9 Special General Meeting RULE 10 Agreement to be signed RULE 11 Continuation of Membership, withdrawal of a club RULE 12 Exclusion of clubs, teams, misconduct of clubs, players RULE 13 Trophy RULE 14 Alteration to rules RULE 15 Finance RULE 16 Insurance RULE 17 Dissolution
32 MATCH RELATED RULES RULE 18 Qualification of Players RULE 19 Club Colours RULE 20 Playing Season, Conditions of play, Times of kick-off, Postponements, Substitutes RULE 21 Reporting Results RULE 22 Determining Championship RULE 23 Match Officials
VARIATIONS REFERENCE OTHER THAN ADULT LEAGUE Under 18 Youth League Rules Veterans League League Cup Rules
33 GROUND GRADING CRITERIA FOR ENTRY INTO THE DORSET PREMIER LEAGUE
The information contained in the following pages is intended to make Clubs aware of the Grading requirements for membership of the Dorset Premier Football League.
ENTRY CRITERIA
1 Any Club having previously been a member of the Dorset Premier Football League will be re-graded before being considered for re- acceptance into membership, except those Clubs relegated from Step 6 of the National League System who have already attained the "G" Grading. 2 Applications by Clubs must be accompanied by the League Entry Fee of £50.00 which shall be returned in the event of non election. 3 A non-returnable Grading Fee of £25.00 will be charged to all new Clubs seeking membership of the Dorset Premier Football League, and an appropriate fee to cover expenses will be charged to existing member Clubs requesting an inspection for upgrading purposes. 4 Clubs wishing to be considered for promotion from the Dorset League must make application in writing to the Dorset Premier Football League Secretary on or before; the 1st May in any year, and at the same time give notice of their intention in writing to the Secretary of the Dorset League. 5 Clubs must provide a copy of their last Committee meeting minutes and an up to date detailed financial statement to include income & expenditure with their application. 6 Where a Club does not own the freehold of their ground then evidence of at least 3 years security of tenure must be provided at time of application. 7 On receiving an official application, with the applicable documentation and fees, the League Secretary will arrange for a Ground Grading Inspection to be carried out.
PLEASE NOTE
ALL items appertaining to the League's Ground Grading Criteria must be in place at the time of the scheduled inspection. (Please contact League Secretary for details.)
8 All new applying Clubs Secretary's must have full access to e-mail and Internet services. 9 The Dorset Premier League is a FA CHARTER STANDARD LEAGUE – awarded in 2011 - ALL clubs wishing to gain entry to the Dorset Premier League, unless they already hold a Charter Standard Award, will be given a maximum of 1 Year to attain the minimum Charter Standard.
34 GRADING CRITERIA
1 GROUND 1.1 Security of Tenure Where a Club does not own the freehold of their ground then evidence of at least 3 years security of tenure must be provided. 1.2 Ground Share Ground sharing would be at the discretion of each League within the National League System, taking into account local circumstances. Where ground sharing is permitted the Club must have sole control over and use of facilities on match days. Ground sharing must not be allowed in order for a Club to gain promotion. 1.3 Capacity There is no stated ground capacity. 1.4 Boundary of Ground There is no requirement for a ground to be enclosed in any way. 1.5 Clubhouse A clubhouse facility, whilst being desirable, is not compulsory. If a clubhouse facility exists either on or adjacent to the ground, this should be open on match days to provide refreshments to spectators. 1.6 Car Parking There should be adequate car parking facilities on or adjacent to the ground. 1.7 Pitch Perimeter Barrier There must be a pitch perimeter barrier, which shall be of solid construction (i.e. steel, concrete or wood stanchions, with steel cross tubes). Ideally the height should not exceed 1.1 metres. The barrier, if other than solid wall type of construction may be infilled. Advertising boards may be acceptable as a means of infill. There should be a minimum of 1.83 metres, ideally 2 metres, between the touchline, goal line and the pitch perimeter barrier. 1.8 Pitch Standards The playing surface will be grass, unless otherwise authorised by the respective League Rules and must be of an acceptable standard. It must be free from depressions and excessive undulations. The maximum slope allowable shall not exceed an even gradient of vertical to horizontal 1:41 in any direction
35 1.9 Playing Area The playing area is to be in accordance with the requirements of the Laws of the Game. Law 1 states that the length of the touchline must be greater than the length of the goal line.
Length - Minimum 98m (107 yds) Maximum 120m (130 yds) Width - Minimum 64m (70 yds) Maximum 90m (100 yds)
It should be noted that at Grade H the playing area must be a minimum of 100 metres x 64 metres.
Goal posts and goal net supports should be of professional manufacture and conform to the current safety requirements and to the requirements of the Laws of the Game. Reference should be made to the Goalpost Safety Information booklet published by The Football Association.
1.10 Technical Area Trainers' boxes must be provided and clearly marked 'HOME' and 'AWAY'. These shall be of solid construction, and seat at least 5 persons. Portable trainers' boxes are permitted and must be securely fixed when in use. A Technical Area shall be marked out in accordance with the guidance contained in the 'Laws of the Game' booklet.
1.11 Secure Walkway A secure walkway is not a requirement. 1.12 Floodlighting Floodlighting is not compulsory at this Grade.
However, where it is provided it must be to an average lux reading of 120. No single reading can be less than one quarter of the highest reading so as to ensure an even spread of light.
Reading shall be on a grid of 88 markings (8 across, 11 down) evenly spaced with the outside readings falling on the pitch boundary line. The average of all the readings is taken to be the average illumination level in lux of the floodlighting installation.
The lux values must be tested every two years in accordance with current guidelines by an approved independent contractor.
When new or improved installations are being planned, an average lux reading of 180 should be provided.
1.13 Public Address System A public address system is not compulsory.
36 1.14 Entrances There is no requirement for fixed entry points. However, where a turnstile is installed, it must be fully operational and be of the controlled revolving type. 1.15 Exits Where fixed exit points are provided, there must be sufficient to ensure the safe evacuation of the ground if necessary. All exits must be clearly signposted. 1.16 Adjoining Pitches No other matches shall be played on adjoining pitches whilst League or Cup matches are in progress. 1.17 Emergency Access Access for emergency services should be provided.
SPECTATOR FACILITIES
2.1 Seated Accommodation Seated accommodation is not a requirement. 2.2 Covered Standing Accommodation Covered standing accommodation must be provided for a minimum of 50 people. This must be of a solid construction. Hard standing is not compulsory. However, where it is provided it must be a minimum width of 0.9 metres, measured from the spectator side of the pitch perimeter barrier where provided. 2.3 Toilets Toilet facilities for spectators must be provided on ground. 2.4 Refreshment Facilities Refreshment facilities for spectators must be available on match days and may be of a temporary or mobile type.
DRESSING ROOM FACILITIES 3.1 Players Separate dressing rooms must be provided for both teams. Existing dressing room dimensions will be in order, provided they are of a minimum of 12 square metres, excluding shower and toilet areas. However, Clubs wishing to progress should be aware of the need to increase to a minimum of 18 square metres. Where Clubs are planning to build new changing rooms, these must be planned to be a minimum size of 18 square metres, excluding shower and toilet areas. Each dressing room should have the following: A shower area comprising of at least 3 working showerheads – if not located in the dressing room, then they must be located adjacent to it, hot and cold running water. Adequate toilet facilities exclusively for the use of players – if not located in the dressing room, then they must be located adjacent to it and they must not be accessible to the general public. Shared shower facilities are not acceptable. Ideally, separate toilet facilities should be provided for each team. It is not acceptable for players and match officials to share toilet facilities. 37 In order to be considered for step 6, clubs must have en suite shower and toilet facilities with a minimum of 4 showerheads.
3.2 Match Officials Separate dressing rooms must be provided for match officials, the minimum size of which shall be 4 square metres excluding shower and toilet areas. Each match official's dressing room should have the following: At least 1 working showerhead, hot and cold running water, adequate toilet facilities, exclusively for the use of match officials, which must be separate from those provided by the players. These do not necessarily need to be situated in the dressing room but must not be accessible to the general public. Provision should be made for changing accommodation for both male and female match officials. When new changing rooms are being planned or existing changing rooms refurbished an area of 6 square metres and facilities for mixed gender match officials should be provided. In order to comply with the G Grade after promotion to step 6, clubs must provide en suite shower and toilet facilities for the match officials. All dressing room areas to be maintained to a high level of cleanliness and must be secure on match days.
MEDICAL
There must be a suitable qualified person (minimum FA Save a Life) in attendance and all clubs must provide first aid equipment at their ground.
38 DORSET SATURDAY SENIOR LEAGUE GROUND GRADING CRITERIA
PLAYING AREA Size - Minimum width 70 yards and minimum length 107 yards Maximum width 100 yards and maximum length 130 yards Goal post and goal net supports to be of professional manufacture Required and meet the requirements of the Laws of the game. PITCH PERIMETER BARRIER
Shortest distance between touchline and perimeter barrier 4 Feet Shortest distance between goal line and perimeter barrier 4 Feet Stakes and ropes required.
TRAINERS BOXES Clearly separated and marked HOME and AWAY. Required Each box to be able to accommodate at least 5 persons.
PLAYING SURFACES STANDARD (GRASS) OR ACCREDITED 3G SURFACE Playing surface standard Good Flat and free from surface depressions Required Flat and free from excessive undulations Required
PITCH MAINTENANCE Ground equipment – suitable line marker Required
FLOODLIGHTING If installed 120 Lux
PLAYERS DRESSING ROOMS – HOME AND AWAY Minimum size Adequate for 16 players Number of shower heads for each dressing room 3 Minimum of WCs for each dressing room 1 in changing block Minimum of wash basins for each dressing room 1 in changing block Dressing rooms well heated and ventilated Required Stretcher to be available
MATCH OFFICIALS DRESSING ROOM Size of dressing room Adequate for 3 officials Number of shower heads 1 WC 1 in block Wash basins 1 in block Well heated and ventilated Required
GROUND FACILITIES Refreshments facilities for spectators during match Required Unobstructed access for Ambulance Required
39 PRESS AND RESULTS SERVICE
In respect of all Adult Saturday League matches, results and reports will be received by Jeanette Draper 01202 699970 (h) or 07742 560212 (m) Email: [email protected]
For Under 18s and Veterans League they will be received by Mike Dobson 07713 971390 (m) Email: mike@[email protected]
DEADLINE TIMES: Saturday Matches by 6.00 pm Sunday Morning Matches by 1.30 pm Sunday Afternoon Matches by 5.30 pm Evening Matches by 9.00 pm
Failure to observe latest reporting time may incur a fine as per Rule 21(b)
AFTERNOON KICK OFF TIMES Adult League - All matches will kick off at 3pm except during November, December,
January and February when it is 2pm
Under 18 Leagues – All matches will kick-off at 2pm throughout the season
40 IMPORTANT ADVICE FOR CLUB SECRETARIES
Please read the Rules section of this Handbook thoroughly. A good starting point for all secretaries (especially those new to the role) is the Fines Tariff at the end of the Rules section which will tell you what your club could be fined for. If your club changes secretary, you must immediately notify both the League and your County FA.
You must have affiliated with your County FA (including proof of personal accident insurance) (see Rule 2G) before you or any other team can play matches. The simple reason is that DCFA will not and cannot give sanction to us without that being done by all clubs.
Home clubs must notify opponents and referee of match particulars 5 days in advance of the fixture (see Rule 20C). Note that the away team must avoid colour clashes of all 3 items (shirts, socks and shorts). Referees will insist that any tape on socks is same colour as the socks. Team sheets (you have been or will be supplied with sufficient stocks for the season before kick-off day) must be available for referee and opponents 15 minutes before kick-off in the referee's changing room (see Rule 20F).
Procedures for registration and transfer of players and submission of result sheets are covered in rules. We thoroughly recommend these rules are read carefully to avoid problems. Rules 18 and 20 should be read thoroughly by all club secretaries. Number of substitutes which can be used is 3 for Saturday Adult League and 5 for both Under 18s and Veterans Leagues – All on a roll-on, roll off basis.
In the second or third week of each month, you will be sent by email a copy of the monthly bulletin containing your fixtures and match officials for the following month. Once these are published, they are set in stone and your club will be charged with non-fulfilment of fixture if you cannot play.
Your club must provide an assistant referee for all matches and in the unlikely event of a referee not being allocated to your fixture, it is by rule the responsibility of the home club to provide a referee. Therefore it is in your best interests to adhere to the notification procedures in the third paragraph of this guidance note above. You thereby give the Referees Appointments Secretary the best possible chance of getting you a replacement official, should your designated referee not be available for whatever reason.
Saturday Adult Club secretaries should note that players participating must have reached the age of 16 (see Rule 18 (O). Also important in the Adult Saturday League is that the number of occasions upon which clubs in that League can close dates 2 only (see Rule 20 e (ii).
41 If you have a problem with a fixture, contact the appropriate League Secretary. If you have a problem with a referee appointment, contact the Referee Appointments Secretary. Any general queries apart from that, contact the General Secretary. All contact details are in the handbook, as are contact numbers for all committee members, including your Divisional Representatives who will be pleased to help you with any problems you may encounter.
Our rules and these notes apply to all Dorset Football League fixtures including League Cups where applicable at the end of the season. HOWEVER THEY DO NOT APPLY TO COUNTY CUP COMPETITIONS SO YOU ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO READ YOUR COUNTY FA HANDBOOK FOR GUIDANCE IN THIS RESPECT. FOR DORSET CUPS YOUR CONTACT IS COLIN CHAINEY 01203 688275 Email [email protected] The best advice is to read the Rules of the competition and seek help if you are unclear.
Finally, please note that whilst clubs are able to access details through the FA Whole Game System, the important contact to check a players' suspension status is your County FA. In the case of Dorset Clubs, this contact is Alex Rush-Fear at DCFA – TEL 01202 688271 Email [email protected] THE SECRET IS TO READ THE EMAILS SENT TO YOU AND THE RULES – IF UNSURE ASK – YOU WILL GET HELP.
42 DIRECTORY OF ADULT CLUBS
AFC BLANDFORD (SENIOR LEAGUE AND DIV 3) Secretary – Jay Gulbins, 3 North Place, Blandford Forum DT11 7RE Tel 01258 721669 (h) 07917 680017 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – First team – James Woodruff 07969 356662 (m) Reserves – Josh Feirn 07711 131195 (m) Ground – Dick Draper Memorial Field,The Havelins, Stourpaine DT11 7RE (First team) The Blandford School, Milldown Road, Blandford DT11 7DB (Reserves) Colours – all blue (First team) – all red (Reserves)
ALDERHOLT (DIV 2 AND DIV 4) Secretary – Terry Gulliver, 36 Allenwater Drive, Fordingbridge SP6 1RB Tel – 01425 652697 (h) 07967 858477 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Nathan Welsh 07825 957034 (m) Ground – Alderholt Recreation Ground, Ringwood Road, Alderholt SP6 3DF Colours – (First team) – all royal blue, (Reserves) – all navy blue
ALLENDALE (SENIOR LEAGUE AND DIV 1) Secretary – Mrs. Debbie Merritt, 3 Tattersall Gardens, Sturminster Marshall Bh21 4BB Tel 07595 042429 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Eric Case 07833 962393 (m) Ground – Redcotts Recreation Ground, School Lane, Wimborne BH21 1HQ Colours – white shirts, blue shorts, blue and white socks
BALTI SPORTS RES (DIV 1) Secretary – Marco Nott, 26 Lynmoor Road, Weymouth DT4 7TW Tel 01305 777828(h) 07885 678027 (m) Email: [email protected] Second contact – Danny Sanders 07966 559451 (m) Fixture secretary – Adam Burton 07871 352866 (m) Ground – Redlands Sports Hub, DorchesterRoad, Weymouth DT3 5AW Colours – gold shirts, black shorts, white socks
BEAMINSTER (SENIOR LEAGUE) Secretary – Murray Legg, 41 Maskew Close, Chickerell DT3 4NL Tel 01305 839841 (h) 07958 012530 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Gordon Childs 07875 344118 (m) Ground – Memorial Playing Fields, Beaminster DT8 3AA Colours – all blue Colours – red shirts, black shorts, red socks
43 BERE REGIS (DIV 3) Secretary – Dean Rogerson, 12 Southbrook, Bere Regis BH20 7LG Tel 07463 779783 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Mark Bennett 07751 260458 (m) Ground – Bere Regis Recreation Ground, North Street, Bere Regis BH20 7LG
BLANDFORD UTD RES (DIV 1) Secretary – Frank Webber, 17 Marston Close, Blandford DT11 7RR Tel 07932 414524 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Ross Dedics-Taylor 07977 246606 (m) Ground – Blandford Recreation Ground, Park Road Blandford DT11 7BX Colours – all blue
BOSCOMBE POLONIA (DIV 1) Secretary – Adam Skaza, 9 Hevalo Close, Bournemouth BH1 4DG Tel 07872 909063 (m) Email [email protected] Second Contact – Michal Laska 07512 212887 (m) Ground – Priory Field, Old Bakery Close, Pimperne DT11 8BS Colours – red and white shirts, blue shorts, red socks
BRIDPORT A (DIV 3) Secretary – Heather Scadding, 158 South Street, Bridport DT6 3NP Tel 01308 427381 (w) 07957 526268 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Mark Scadding 07785 732806 (m) Ground – St. Mary's Field, Bridport DT6 5LA Colours – red shirts, black shorts, black socks
BROADMAYNE (DIV 2) Secretary – Antony Frost, Flat1, 642 Dorchester Road, Upwey, Weymouth Dt3 5FN Tel 07805 096296 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Matt Hubbard 07535 975748 (m) Ground – Broadmayne Playing Fields, Cowleaze Road, Broadmayne DT2 8EW Colours – all orange
44 BROADSTONE FC SENIORS (SENIOR LEAGUE AND DIV 2) Secretary – Matt Underdown, 29 Cecil Place, Lytchett Matravers BH16 6fg Tel 07546 309651 (m) Email [email protected] Second Contacts – Wayne Hawes 07967 372691 (m) Res Matt Cockwell 07825 518472 (m) Ground – The Specsavers County Ground, Blandford Close, Hamworthy Bh15 4BF (1st team) Plainfield Farm, Lower Blandford Road, Broadstone BH18 8NZ (Reserves) Colours –orange shirts, black shorts, black socks
CANFORD UTD (DIV 2) Secretary – Kevin Hoare, 29 Chaldon Road, Canford Heath, Poole BH17 8DA Tel 07523 055706 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Neil Marsh 07921 109288 (m) Ground – Corfe Mullen Rec, Bradbury View Road, Corfe Mullen BH21 2HU Colours - all green
CHICKERELL UTD (SENIOR LEAGUE, DIV 2 and DIV 4) Secretary – Tony Elliott, 22 Spiller Road, Chickerell DT3 4AX Tel 01305 781979 (h) 07584 598142 (m) Email [email protected] Second Contact – Andy Rosewell 07881 775188 (m) Ground – The Stalls, Lower Way, Chickerell DT3 4AW (Div 2) Budmouth College, Chickerell Road, Weymouth DT4 9SY (Div 4) Colours –red and white shirts, black shorts, black socks
CORFE CASTLE RESERVES (DIV 3) Secretary – Celia Davis, 33 Halves Cottages, Corfe Castle BH20 5EY Tel 07815 296569 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Matt Suttle 07538 328694 (m) Ground – Centenary Ground, Corfe Castle BH20 5HB Colours – all blue
CORFE MULLEN UTD (SENIOR LEAGUE AND DIV 3) Secretary – Jeanette Draper, 44 Jubilee Road, Corfe Mullen BH21 3TJ Tel 01202 699970 (h) 07742 560212 Email [email protected] Second Contact – Sean Elliott 07525 060882 (m) Ground – First team Lane End Milborne St. Andrew DT11 0JA Reserves – Corfe Mullen Rec, Bradbury View Road, Corfe Mullen BH21 2HU Colours – red and white shirts, blue shorts, red socks (both teams)
45 CRANBORNE (SENIOR LEAGUE) Secretary – Luke Tanner, 25 Bingham Road, Verwood BH31 6TY Tel 07790 200973 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Matthew Read 07788 231750 (m) Ground – Cranborne Recreation Ground, Penny's Lane, Cranborne BH21 5QE Colours – black and white shirts, black shorts, black socks
CROSSWAYS SPITFIRES (DIV 4) Secretary – Liam Patton, 51 Olga Road, Dorchester DT1 1LY Tel 07809 150081 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Matt Langlands 07488 323871 (m) Ground – Crossways Playing Field, Dick O' the Banks Road, Crossways DT2 8BJ Colours – green and white shirts, green shorts, green socks
DONHEAD UTD (DIV 3) Secretary – Matt Chave, 22 Laneside, Shaftesbury SP7 8DZ Tel 07713 173329 (m) Email [email protected] Second Contact – Jason Phillips 07384 370285 (m) Ground – The Remembrance Field, Charlton, Shaftesbury SP7 0PL Colours – All green
DORCHESTER SPORTS RES (SENIOR LEAGUE) Secretary – Ashley James, 21 Alfred Place, Dorchester DT1 1NW Tel 01305 263838 (h) 07796 541901 (m) Email [email protected] Second Contact – Jamie Oates 07707 016914 (m) Ground – Cranford Avenue, Weymouth DT4 7LQ Colours – Blue Shirts, black shorts, blue socks
GILL DONS (DIV 2) Secretary – Louis Garrett, 40 Sorrel Way, Gillingham, SP8 4TP Tel 07701 010388 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Luke Davis 07595 939396 (m) Ground – The Remembrance Field, Charlton, Shaftesbury SP7 OPL Colours – maroon shirts, navy shorts, maroon socks
GILLINGHAM TOWN PHOENIX (DIV 2) Secretary – Roger Monksummers, 29 Cloverfields, Gillingham SP8 4UP Tel 01747 822202 (h) 07799 810067 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Patrick Fricker 07947 654796 (m) Ground – Woodwater Lane, Gillingham SP8 4HX Colours – all tangerine
46 HAMWORTHY REC A (DIV 1) Secretary – Mike Pomeroy, 31 Lytchett Drive, Broadstone BH18 9LA Tel 01202 026727 (h) 07966 249391 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Chris Hayes 07850 724161 (m) Ground – The Hamworthy Club, Magna Road, Canford Magna BH21 3AR Colours – All green
HANDLEY SPORTS (DIV 3) Secretary – Adam Day, 72 Salisbury Road, Blandford DT11 7LN Tel 07497 029209 (m) Email [email protected] Second Contact – Mark Young 01725 552741 (m) Ground – Sixpenny Handley Recreation Ground, Common Road SP5 5NJ Colours – black and azzura blue shirts, black and blue shorts, black and blue socks MAIDEN NEWTON AND CATTISTOCK (DIV 2) Secretary – Philip Hallett, 10 Plassey Close, Dorchester DT1 2PR Tel 01305 267649 (h) 07796 045070 (m) Email [email protected] Second Contact – Ben Rose 07786 031613 (m) Ground – Kennel Ground, Kennel Lane, Cattistock DT2 0JL Colours – green and black shirts, black shorts, green with black and white striped socks
MARNHULL (DIV 3) Secretary – Will Stevens, 5 Cale Way, Gillingham SP8 4FT Tel 01747 835196 (h) 07914 876106 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Philip Murphy 07722 795586 (m) Ground – Marnhull Recreation Ground, Burton Street, Marnhull DT10 1PR Colours – all blue
MELCOMBE REGIS (DIV 4) Secretary – Nina Samways, 17 Hill crest Road, Weymouth DT4 9JP Tel 07771 811707 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Alan Newman 07932 627045 (m) Ground – Redlands Sports Hub, Weymouth DT3 5AW Colours – raspberry and black shirts, black shorts, black socks
MERE TOWN (SENIOR LEAGUE) Secretary – Hayley Down, 10 Lovage Way, Mere, Wiltshire BA12 6RU Tel 01747 863305 (h) 07725 031587 (m) Email: [email protected] Second contacts: Peter Down 07711 279549 (m) Neil Francis 07861 712484 (m) Ground – Mere Recreation Ground, Queens Road, Mere, Wiltshire BA12 6EW Colours – green and white shirts, green shorts, green socks 47 MERLEY COBHAM SPORTS RESERVES (DIV 1) Secretary – Donna Burke, 72 Green Lane, Bournemouth BH10 5LF Tel 07734 886987 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Colin Whittam 07591 809686 (m) Ground – Cobham Sports Social Club, Merley Park Road, Wimborne BH21 3DA Colours – blue and white striped shirts, blue shorts, blue and white socks
OKEFORD UTD (DIV 3 AND DIV 4) Secretary – Chris Pike 25 Castle Avenue, Okeford Fitzpaine, Blandford DT11 0RY Tel 07398 309913 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Stephen Corben 01258 862327 (h) 07779 492230 (m) Ground – Okeford Fitzpaine Rec, Castle Lane, Okeford Fitzpaine DT11 0RL Colours – red and green shirts, green shorts, green socks
PARLEY SPORTS RES (DIV 2) Secretary – Adam Janes, Flat 3, 20 Twynam Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth BH6 3EZ Tel 07450 428279 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Neil Gilbert 07598 794890 (m) Ground – Parley Sports Club 275 Christchurch Road, West Parley BH22 8SQ Colours – yellow shirts, blue shorts, yellow socks
PIDDLEHINTON UTD (DIV 2 AND DIV 3) Secretary – Mike Hansford, 2 Pucknowle, Colliers Lane, Wool, Wareham BH20 6DJ Tel 01929 462923 (h) 07767 644603 (m) Email [email protected] Second Contact – First team - Derek Hansford 01305 268722 (h) Reserves - Adam Barrett 07794 200242 (m) Ground – Dorchester Sports Centre, Coburg Road, Dorchester DT1 2HT Colours – First team - blue and black striped shirts, black shorts, black socks Reserves – red shirts, black shorts, black socks
POOLE BAY (DIV 3) Secretary – Leigh Addoo, 52 Egmont Road, Hamworthy, Poole BH16 5AP Tel 07980 495253 (m) Email: [email protected] Second contact – Ellis Cowler 07802 563891 (m) Bradley Sparkes 07502 032883 (m) Ground – Upton Recreational Ground, Sea View Road, Upton, Poole BH16 5NG Turlin Moor Recreation Ground, Blandford Road, Upton BH16 5BW Colours – Red and white shirts, red shorts, red socks
48 POOLE BOROUGH (SENIOR LEAGUE AND DIV 4) Secretary – Ian Mitchell, 55 Lockyers Way, Lytchett Matravers BH16 6LY Tel – 01202 631408 (h) 07411 381675 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Sara Mitchell – 01202 631408 (h) Ground – Turlin Moor Recreation Ground, Blandford Road, Hamworthy BH16 5BW Colours – amber and black shirts, black shorts, amber and black socks
PORTESHAM UTD (DIV 2) Secretary - Paddy Croxson, 24 Cemetery Road, Portesham, Weymouth DT3 4HA Tel 01305 871733 (h) 07894 954308 (m) Email [email protected] Second Contact – Adam Schofield 07891 502130 (m) Ground – Redlands Sports Hub Dorchester Road, Weymouth DT3 5AW Colours – blue shirts, blue shorts, white socks
PORTLAND PANTHERS (DIV 4) Secretary – Anna Franklin, 18 Court Barton, Portland DT5 1HQ Tel 01305 822557 (h) 07075 674109 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Nikki Franklin 07772 345021 (m) Cam Scott 07956 061396 (m) Ground – Grove Playing Fields, Portland DT5 1DH Colours – all blue
PORTLAND TOWN (DIV 1, DIV 3 AND DIV 4) Secretary – Colin Judge, 14 The Hythe, Chickerell, Weymouth DT3 4NE Tel 07368 298942 (m) Email [email protected] Second Contact – Andrew Barber 07943 040057 (m) Ground – First team – Budmouth Sports College, Chickerell Road, Weymouth DT4 9SY Reserves and A team – Budmouth Sports College or Municipal Colours – blue and yellow striped shirts, blue shorts, yellow socks (First team) yellow shirts, blue shorts, yellow socks (Reserves) yellow and blue shirts, blue shorts, yellow socks (A team)
PORTLAND UNITED A (DIV 1) Secretary – Adam Skelton, 9 Roundham Gardens, Weymouth DT4 ORL Tel 07969 046767 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Randle Gates 07928 341060 (m) Ground – New Grove Corner, Grove Road, Portland DT5 2EP Colours – all blue
49 PUDDLETOWN (DIV 4) Secretary – Stephen Brown, 4 Butt Close, Puddletown DT2 8ST Tel 01305 849377 (h) 07789 849377 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Barry Knight 07867 803101 (m) Ground – Puddletown Recreation Ground, Three Lanes Way, Puddletown DT2 8GE Colours – yellow shirts, blue shorts, blue socks
REDLANDS (DIV 4) Secretary – Mrs. Joanne Middleton, 28 Dale Avenue, Weymouth DT4 7RB Tel 07720 622408 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact - Tim Davis 07974 885259 (m) Ground – Redlands Community Sports Hub, Dorchester Road, Weymouth DT3 5AW Colours – sky blue/navy shirts, sky blue/navy shorts, sky blue socks
SHAFTESBURY COLTS (DIV 2) Secretary – Sarah Houchin, 4 Downlands, Shaftesbury SP8 8FB Tel 01747 854665 (h) 07930 874496 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Richie Bryant 07989 424405 (m) Ground – Stour Provost Recreation Ground, Butts Lane, Stour Provost SP8 5RU Colours – red and white striped shirts, black shorts, black socks
SHILLINGSTONE (DIV 4) Secretary – Nat Thorne, 6 Randels, Shillingstone, Blandford DT11 0SR Tel 01258 861695 (h) 07881 389895 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Brian Thorne 07771 799643 (m) Ground – Shillingstone Recreation Ground, Hine Town Lane, Shillingstone DT11 0ST Colours – green and white shirts, green shorts, green socks
SOUTH CHERITON UTD (DIV 3) Secretary – Frankie Wadman, Wisteria Cottage, Eliscombe Farm, Higher Holton, BA9 8EA Tel 01963 31752 (h) Email [email protected] Second Contact – Laurence Wadman, 07930 758418 (m) Ground – Vernalls Field, Lower Road, Horsington, Templecombe, Somerset BA8 0EH Colours – red shirts, white shorts, red socks
50 STALBRIDGE (DIV 1) Secretary – Steven Mitchell, 71 Hawks Rise, Yeovil BA22 8XT Tel 07792 450348 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Tom Spicer 07929 536958 (m) Ground – The Park, Park Grove, Stalbridge DT10 2RA Colours – blue with white trim shirts, blue and white trim shorts, blue with white trim socks
STURMINSTER MARSHALL (DIV 1) Secretary – Dave Miller, 91 High Street, Sturminster Marshall, Wimborne BH21 4AT Tel 01258 857314 (h) 07714 763005 (m) Email [email protected] Second Contact – Adam Tong 07985 121115 (m) Ground – Churchill Close, Sturminster Marshall BH21 4BQ Colours – green shirts, black shorts, black socks
STURMINSTER NEWTON RES (DIV 2) Secretary – William Young, 17 Northfields, Sturminster Newton DT10 1FD Tel 01258 471785 (h) 07533 666135 (m) Email [email protected] Second Contact – Tracey Matthews 07468 193788 (m) Ground – Barnetts Field, Honeymead Lane, Sturminster Newton DT10 1EW Colours – red shirts, black shorts, black socks
SWANAGE TOWN AND HERSTON (DIV 1) Secretary – Alison Newell, Days Park, Swanage BH19 1NN Tel 07545 762401 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Mark Watson 07967 776867 (m) Ground – Days Park, Swanage BH19 1NN Colours – white shirts, black shorts, black socks
TISBURY UTD (SENIOR LEAGUE AND DIV 4) Secretary – Paul Orchard, Chicksgrove Cottage, Chicksgrove, Tisbury SP3 6LX Tel 07786 083420 (m) Email [email protected] Second Contact – First team Jason Blunn 07824 602132 (m) Reserves – Tim Austin 07803 522312 (m) Ground – The Recreation Ground, High Street, Tisbury SPS 6JR Colours – All red (First team) yellow and blue, blue and blue (Reserves)
51 UPTON FC (DIV 4) Secretary – Mike Fudge, 25 Allens Road, Upton, Poole BH16 5BU Tel 07545 778342 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Keely Fudge 07895 019619 (m) Ground – Upton Recreation Ground, Sea View Road, Upton Colours – red and black striped shirts, black shorts, red socks
UPWEY AND BROADWAY (DIV 1) Secretary – Phil Watson, 9 Blackberry Lane, Weymouth DT3 5RZ Tel 01305 815968 (h) 07963 846916 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Stu Walden 07912 790887 (m) Ground – Redlands Sports Hub, Dorchester Road, Weymouth DT3 5AW Colours – black and white shirts, black shorts, black socks
VERWOOD ALL STARS (DIV 3 AND DIV 4) Secretary – Ali Buckle, 131 Seabourne Road, Southbourne BH5 2HG Tel 07850 650969 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Conner Jordan 07591 138607 (m) Ground – Fryers Field Recreation Ground, Bond Avenue, West Moors BH22 0LJ Colours – blue and white shirts, black shorts, black socks (First team) Orange shirts, orange shorts, black socks (Reserves)
WAREHAM RANGERS RES (DIV 1) Secretary – Nicola Speed, 20 Mistover Road, Wareham BH20 4BZ Tel 01929 552424 (h) 07428 424004 (m) Email [email protected] Second Contact – Fran Lewis 07977 301107 (m) Ground – Purbeck Sports Centre, Worgret Road, Wareham BH20 4PH Colours – amber and black shirts, black shorts, black socks
WESTLANDS SPORTS RES (SENIOR LEAGUE) Secretary – Alan Lamont, 113 Westbourne Grove, Yeovil BA20 2DG Tel 01935 424863 (h) 07780 471707 (m) Email [email protected] Second Contact – Jon Ritchie 07875 697585 (m) Ground – Alvington, Alvington Lane, Yeovil BA22 8UX Colours – sky and navy blue shirts, navy shorts, sky socks
52 WINCANTON TOWN RES (SENIOR LEAGUE) Secretary – Andy Chesterman, Mandheley, Byford, Wincanton, Somerset Ba9 9NL Tel 01963 33465 (h) 07580 015268 (m) Email [email protected] Second Contact – Jon Ralph 07977 248076 (m) Ground – Wincanton Sports Ground, Moor Lane, Wincanton BA9 9EJ Colours – yellow and black shirts, black shorts, black socks
WITCHAMPTON UTD (SENIOR LEAGUE) Secretary – Mr. Martin White, Bela Vista, High Lea, Witchampton, Wimborne BH21 5AA Tel – 01258 840388 (h) 07900 385085 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Terry Bolton 01202 841401 (h) Ground – Witchampton and Critchel Park, Newtown, Witchampton BH21 5AU Colours – yellow shirts, blue shorts, blue and yellow socks
WOOL UTD (DIV 1 AND DIV 3) Secretary – James Eaton, Hurst Cottage, Moreton, Dorchester DT2 8RA Tel 07887 773908 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Robert Lovelass 07825 533209 (m) – (First team) Gareth Hopton 07932 674198 (m) – (Reserves) Ground – Colliers Lane, Wool BH20 6DL Colours – blue and maroon shirts, blue shorts, maroon socks (First team) Red and black striped shirts, black shorts, red socks (Reserves)
53 DIRECTORY OF UNDER 18 CLUBS
BRIDPORT YOUTH (DIV 2) Secretary – Kelli Tuck, 24 Pasture Way, Bridport DT6 4DN Tel - 01308 459109 (h) 07727 095899 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Greg Tuck 07877 909884 (m) Ground – St Mary's Playing Field, Bridport DT6 3JP Symondsbury Sports Field, Duck Street, Symondsbury DT6 6EX Colours – red shirts, black shorts, red/black socks
CORFE MULLEN COLTS (DIV 2) Secretary – Mike Dobson, 38 Phelipps Road, Corfe Mullen BH21 3NW Tel – 07713 971390 (m) Email: [email protected] Second contact – Jo Merrifield 07793 966569 (m) Ground – Corfe Mullen Recreation Ground, Badbury View Road, Corfe Mullen BH21 3HV Colours – Red and white striped shirts, black shorts, white socks
CORFE MULLEN UTD JUNIORS (DIV 2) Secretary – Mike Dobson, 38 Phelipps Road, Corfe Mullen BH21 3NW Tel 07713 971390 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Jo Merrifield 07793 966569 (m) Ground – Corfe Mullen Recreation Ground, Badbury View Road, Corfe Mullen BH21 3HV Colours – red and white striped shirts, black shorts, white socks
GRANGE ATHLETIC (DIV 2) Secretary – Lou Mcmenamin, 2 Queens Road, Ferndown BH22 9RT Tel 07989 419301 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Chris Smith 07757 997008 (m) Ground – Ford Lane, Tricketts Cross, Ferndown BH22 8AB Colours – green and black shirts, black shorts, black socks
HAMWORTHY UTD (DIV 1) Secretary – Steve Cooper, 19 Hillside Gardens, Corfe Mullen BH21 3UL Tel 01202 376009 (h) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Kevin Keets 07540 142276 (m) Ground – Spec Savers County Ground, Hamworthy BH15 4BF Colours – maroon and sky blue shirts, maroon shorts, maroon socks
54 HOLT FC (DIV 2) Secretary – Steve Whitfield, 26 Egdon Drive, Merley BH21 1TY Tel 07786 194151 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Shaun Joyce 07540 240527 (m) Ground – Petersham Lane, Gaunts Common, Holt BH21 4JR Colours – Red shirts, black shorts, black socks
LONGFLEET (DIV 1) Secretary – Dee Cooper, 48 Denmark Road, Poole BH15 2DB Tel 07536 071320 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Jane Martin 07921 800863 (m) Ground – Branksome Recreation Ground, Recreation Road, Parkstone BH12 2AL Colours – yellow shirts, royal blue shorts, royal blue socks
MELCOMBE REGIS (DIV 2) Secretary – Nina Samways, 17 Hillcrest Road, Weymouth DT4 9JP Tel 07771 811707 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Alan Newman 07931 627045 (m) Ground – Weymouth College, DT4 7TL Colours – raspberry and black shirts, black shorts, black socks
MILBORNE PORT (DIV 1) Secretary – Rob Lockey, 3 North Crescent, Milborne Port, Sherborne DT9 5HW Tel 01963 250648 (h) 07772 972594 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Mark Bennett 07765 898910 (m) Ground – Memorial Playing Field, Springfield Road, Milborne Port DT9 5RE Colours – yellow shirts, green shorts, green socks
POOLE TOWN YOUTH Secretary – Mandy White, 34 Heather Road, Bournemouth BH10 5EE Tel 07795 253807 (m) Email : [email protected] Second Contact – Gavin Haynes 07748 688062 (m) Ground – Rossmore, Herbert Avenue, Parkstone Colours – yellow shirts, blue shorts, yellow socks
POOLE TOWN WESSEX COLTS (DIV 1) Secretary – Tracy Haysom, 1 Malwood, Moor Lane, Sturminster Marshall BH21 4BD Tel 01258 857616 (h) 07971 875719 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Lee Middleton 07791 582163 (m) Ground – Municipal (allocated on match by match basis) Colours – all red and white 55 POOLE TOWN WESSEX ROVERS (DIV 2) DETAILS AS PER COLTS IMMEDIATELY ABOVE Second Contact for Rovers is Dave Hughes 07974 700064 (m)
SHERBORNE YOUTH (DIV 2) Secretary – Martin Armand, Redmond, Wootton Grove, Sherborne DT9 4DL Tel 01935 615442 (h) 07921 235228 (m) Email: [email protected] Second contact – Kade Masters 07814 028318 (m) Ground – Terrace Playing Fields, Dancing Hill, Sherborne DT9 5NS Colours – Black and white striped shirts, black snorts, black socks
STALBRIDGE YOUTH (DIV 2 ) Secretary – Hayley Travers, The Wytches, Bradford Lane, Longburton, Sherborne DT9 6ES Tel 07969 743695 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Shaun Weeks 07817 243101 (m) Ground – The Park, Park Grove Stalbridge DT10 2RA Colours – all royal blue
VERWOOD ALL STARS (DIV 1) Secretary – Conner Jordan, 10 Mallard Close, Christchurch BH23 4DD Tel 07591 138607 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Ali Buckle 07850 650969 (m) Ground – Potterne Park, Verwood BH21 6RS Colours – blue shirts, blue shorts, white shorts
VERWOOD TOWN (DIV 1) Secretary – Ian Harman, 177 Albion Way, Verwood, BH31 7LT Tel 01202 824432 (h) 07866 940995 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Gary Webber 07971 722369 (m) Ground – Potterne Park, Verwood BH21 6RS Colours – red and black shirts, black shorts, black socks
WEYMOUTH FC (DIV 1) Secretary – Chris Howell, 11 Drake Avenue, Chickerell, Weymouth DT3 4NA Tel 01305 781322 (h) 07795 966178 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Leah Howell 07761 236004 (m) and Michelle Luckes 97887 495928 (m) Ground – Redlands Sports Hub, Dorchester Road, Weymouth DT3 5AW Colours – sky blue and claret shirts, sky blue shorts, sky blue socks
56 WIMBORNE FC (DIV 1) Secretary – Sally Woods, 6 Milton Road, Wimborne BH21 1NY Tel 01202 886439 (h) 07787115852 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Phil Efficks 07872 110321 (m) Ground – Blandford School, Milldown Road, Blandford DT11 7SQ Colours – Black and white shirts, black shorts, black socks
57 DIRECTORY OF VETERANS LEAGUE CLUBS
ALDERNEY VALLEY VETS (EAST) Secretary – Adrian Bailey, 10 Playfields Drive, Branhsome BH12 2EG Tel 07572 491129 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Justin Windle 07925 049193 (m) Ground – Branksome Recreation Ground, Poole BH12 2EB Colours – Green and gold shirts, green shorts, green socks
BALTI VETS (WEST) Secretary – Marco Nott, 26 Lynmoor Road, Weymouth DT4 7TW Tel 01305 777828 (h) 07885 678027 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Chris Hicks 07969 964894 (m) Ground – Redland Sports Hub, Weymouth DT3 5AW Colours – all blue
BLANDFORD UTD STICKLAND VETS (WEST) Secretary – Paul David, 8 The Rings, Milborne St. Andrew DT11 0RY Tel 07841 506839 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Paul Kirby 07526 180675 (m) Ground – Winterborne Stickland Sports Field, North Street DT11 0NT Colours – orange with white sleeved shirts, orange shorts, orange socks
BOURNEMOUTH ELECTRIC (EAST) Secretary – Mike Artwell Tel 07866 417435 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Steve Richards 07773 565322 (m) Ground – Broadway Park, Broadway Lane, Bournemouth BH8 0AA Colours – gold shirts with black stripes, black shorts and socks
CHRISTCHURCH VETS (EAST) Secretary – Steve Leigh-Bryant, 88 Pittmore Road, Burton BH23 7HD Tel 07739 459528 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Mike Johnson 07595 719969 (m) Ground – Hurn Bridge Avon Causeway, Hurn BH23 6DY Colours – all blue
58 COBHAM SPORTS VETERANS Secretary – Stuart Merrell, 27 Kiln Close, Corfe Mullen BH21 3UR Tel 07590 693854 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Dominic Jackson 07738 130416 (m) Ground – Cobham Sports and Social Club, Merley Park, Wimborne BH21 3DA Colours – blue shirts, black shorts, black socks
FC RIDGEWAY (WEST) Secretary – Tom Meades, 72 Reedling Close, Broadwey, Weymouth DT3 5RX Tel 07445 446388 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact - Jamie Symes 07584 239582 (m) Ground – Redlands Sports Hub, Dorchester Road Weymouth DT3 5AW Colours – Navy and blue shirts, blue shorts, blue socks
HARDY VETERANS (WEST) Secretary – Duncan Hibberd 27 Claudius Close, Dorchester DT2 2RN Tel 01305 751254 (h) 07738 173738 (m) Email [email protected] Second Contact – Mark Bagwell 07889 880916 (m) Ground – Dorchester Sports Centre, Coburg Road, Dorchester DT1 2HT Colours – Blue and white shirts, black shorts, blue socks
LYMINGTON VETS (EAST) Secretary – Barry Torah, 46 Homewood House, Milford Road, Pennington SO41 8EZ. Tel 01590 677660 (h) 07849 645234 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Scot Metcalf 07881 345669 (m) Ground – The Sports Ground, Lymington SO41 9ZG Colours – red shirts, black shorts, red socks
NEW MILTON (EAST) Secretary – Mr. Nigel Allen, 87 Southwick Road, Bournemouth BH6 5PS Tel 01202 462934 (h) 07789 511960 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Daniel Aitchison 07885 560260 (m) Ground – Fawcett Field New Milton BH25 6QB Colours – Blue and maroon shirts, blue shorts, blue socks
59 POOLE BAY (WEST) Secretary – Leigh Addoo, 52 Egmont Road, Hamworthy BH16 5AP Tel 07908 495253 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Ellis Cowler 07802 563891 (m) Bradley Sparkes 07502 032883 (m) Ground – Upton Recreational Ground, Sea View Road, Upton BH16 5NG or Turlin Moor Recreational, Blandford Road, Hamworthy BH16 5BW Colours – Red/white shirts, red shorts, red socks
STAR SOCCER (EAST) Secretary – Scott Le-Roi, 99a Southbourne Overcliffe Drive, Bth. BH6 3NW Tel 07904 455545 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Steve Saywell, 07814 768629 (m) Ground – Poppies FC, Namu Road, Bournemouth BH9 2RA or Chapel Gate Colours – white shirts with black sleeves, black shorts, pink socks
WAREHAM RANGERS FC (WEST) Secretary – Nicola Speed, 20 Mistover Road, Wareham BH20 4BZ Tel 01929 552424 (h) 07462 302376 (m) Email [email protected] Second Contact – Paul Clementi 07882 787221(m) Ground – Purbeck Sports Centre, Wareham BH20 4PH Colours – Yellow and black shirts, black shorts, black socks
WEST HOWE VETS (EAST) Secretary – Maura Mowlem 6 Leedam Road, Bournemouth BH10 6HP Tel 01202 578133 (h) 07738 272823 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – Steve Clarke 07783 071416 (m) Ground – Fernheath Playing Fields, Corner Fernheath and Verney Road West Howe, Bournemouth, BH11 8DA. Colours – Pink shirts, black shorts, black socks
WINDGREEN CORFE MULLEN (WEST) Secretary – Sean Elliott, 101 Jubilee Road, Corfe Mullen BH21 3NJ Tel 01202 690884 (h) 07525 060882 (m) Email [email protected] Second Contact – Jim Draper 01202 699970 (m) Ground – Corfe Mullen Recreation Ground BH21 3HU Colours – Blue and white striped shirts, Navy blue shorts and socks
60 WYKE VICTORIA (WEST) Secretary – Darren Deadman 146 Wyke Road, Weymouth DT4 9QR Tel 01305 776479 (h) 07713 630998 (m) Email: [email protected] Second Contact – John Willshire 07886 744885 (m) Ground – The Marsh Sports Ground, Weymouth DT4 8JD Colours – blue shirts, blue shorts, light blue socks
61 REFEREES DIRECTORY
NAME PHONE EMAIL William Ahern 07905 109666 [email protected] Ben Ansell 07786 17422 [email protected] Stuart Anderson 07949 081606 [email protected] Mark Bailey 07919 671934 [email protected] Steve Barclay 07831 663637 [email protected] Richard Batchelor 07710 325499 [email protected] Collins Benin 07799 225061 [email protected] Craig Bourton 07561 101550 [email protected] John Boulton 07789 747900 [email protected] Bob Brittain 07799 225061 [email protected] Chris Brokenshaw 07754 029937 [email protected] Billy Buchanan 07912 569237 [email protected] Daniel Burke 07725 721091 [email protected] Ian Chiddicks 07795 150318 [email protected] Mark Chinnock 07477 624024 [email protected] Ray Cody 07979 525214 [email protected] Danny Corbin 07986 188770 [email protected] Cameron Cudlipp 07581 042001 [email protected] Tom Davison 01305 778672 [email protected] Andy Dawe 07930 404100 [email protected] Kelvin Day 07713 355326 [email protected] Kevin Ellis 07565 579457 [email protected] Steve Fall 07967 383581 [email protected] Chris Fitzpatrick 07532 786600 [email protected] Oliver Forde 07806 555543 [email protected] Paul Froud 07503 676874 [email protected] Dominic Gillespie 07788 426480 [email protected] Mick Gillespie 07305 151564 [email protected] Barry Gregory 07789 593609 [email protected] Dominic Gregory 07961 047907 [email protected] Stuart Griffiths 07795557888 [email protected] Pasy Grillo 07803 322068 [email protected] Peter Hofmann 07917 333949 [email protected] Roger Hughes 07533 137955 [email protected] Tony Jacobs 07779 722568 [email protected]
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Jerry Kendall 07811 363700 [email protected] Tatty King 07772 007430 [email protected] Chris Lancaster 07990 527245 [email protected] Chris Lay 07855 662310 [email protected] Anthony Lockley 07813 592177 [email protected] Chris Mannering 07976 515406 [email protected] Richard Meader 07921 384687 [email protected] Simon Mitchem 07867 958903 [email protected] Dave Moore 07789 337121 [email protected] Russel Morris 07970 121872 [email protected] Dave Mountain 07920 874553 [email protected] Roy Moyse 07909 283069 [email protected] Paul Nelson 07877 356583 [email protected] Mike O'Donovan 07896 485644 [email protected] Terry Oldrid 07855 482785 [email protected] Victor Parkin 07483 820247 [email protected] Tim Paul 07825 058122 [email protected] Andy Perlejewski 07958 765430 [email protected] Tom Richardson 07720 665289 [email protected] Nathaniel Roff 07715 432548 [email protected] Mark Rogers 07815 747556 [email protected] Tom Rose 07963 878131 [email protected] Ian Sanger 07809 605265 [email protected] Mark Sers 07986 466519 [email protected] Chris Sheppard 07949 501945 [email protected] Colin Taylor 07830 633159 [email protected] David Taylor 07720 443319 [email protected] David Torrance 07773 701759 [email protected] William Triffitt 07708 032111 [email protected] Brian Turland 07984 706222 [email protected] Martin Warden 07799 604623 [email protected] Christian Whalen 01425 489065 [email protected] Jeffrey Whalen 01425 489065 [email protected] Adrian Wiltshire 07787 363933 [email protected] Anthony Wooldridge 07940 259834 [email protected]
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66 SEASON 17/18
UNDER 18S LEAGUE Division One POS P W D L GD PTS 1 Ringwood Town 12 9 0 3 20 27 2 Hamworthy Utd 12 8 2 2 18 2 6 3 Poole Town Wessex C olts 12 5 1 6 2 16 4 Verwood Town 12 5 1 6 -4 16
5 Parley Sports 12 1 0 11 -36 2*
Div ision Two POS P W D L GD PTS 1 Milborne Port 16 11 2 3 23 35 2 Poole Town Wessex Rovers 16 10 2 4 23 32 3 Ringwood United 16 8 1 7 10 25 4 Bridport Youth 16 7 3 6 -3 2 4 5 Corfe Mullen Utd Juniors 16 7 2 7 -6 23 6 Stalbridge Youth 16 6 3 7 0 21 7 Swanage & Herston 16 6 2 8 -1 20 8 Grange Athletic 16 6 0 1 0 -2 3 18 9 Merley Cobham Sports 16 3 1 12 -23 10 67
VETERANS LEAGUE
East Division POS P W D L GD PTS 1 New Milton Town 1 2 9 2 1 23 29 2 Christchurch 12 9 1 2 23 28 3 Merle y Cobham Sports 12 7 1 4 17 22 4 Lymin gton Town 12 5 1 6 -5 15 * 5 West Howe 12 5 0 7 -18 14 * 6 Bourn emouth Electric 12 3 0 9 -13 9 7 Star Socc er 12 1 1 10 -27 4
West Division POS P W D L GD PTS 1 Wareham Rangers 14 11 1 2 26 34 2 Wyke Victo ria 1 4 11 0 3 47 33 3 Balti Sp orts 14 1 0 1 3 24 31 4 Portland Town 14 9 1 4 40 28
5 Windgreen Corfe Mullen 14 4 3 7 -6 15 6 FC Rid geway 14 3 4 7 -26 13 7 Milbo rne St Andrew 1 4 1 1 12 -50 4 8 Hardy Vets 14 0 3 1 1 -55 2*
68 DORSET FOOTBALL LEAGUE HONOURS LIST TO DATE SENIOR LEAGUE CHAMPIONS RUNNERS UP 2009/10 Easton United Upwey and Broadwey 2010/11 Tintinhull Okeford United 2011/12 Portland United Reserves Wareham Rangers 2012/13 Mere Town Upwey and Broadwey 2013/14 Westlands Sports Sturminster Marshall 2014/15 Holt Utd Chickerell Utd 2015/16 Chickerell Utd Gillingham Town Res 2016/17 Witchampton Utd Shaftesbury Town Res 2017/18 Corfe Castle Chickerell Utd
DIVISION ONE CHAMPIONS RUNNERS UP 2009/10 Kingston Lacy Crossways 2010/11 Piddletrenthide United Blandford United Res 2011/12 Mere Town Westlands Sports Res 2012/13 Corfe Mullen United South Cheriton 2013/14 The Balti House Wincanton Town Res 2014/15 Westland Sports Res Stourpaine 2015/16 Milborne Port Boscombe Polonia 2016/17 Corfe Castle Broadstone 2017/18 AFC Blandford Tisbury Utd
RESERVE LEAGUE CHAMPIONS RUNNERS UP 2009/10 Portland United Gillingham Town DIVISION TWO CHAMPIONS RUNNERS UP 2009/10 Sturminster Marshall Blandford Sports 2010/11 Mere Town Granby Rovers 2011/12 11 Signal Regiment Corfe Mullen United 2012/13 The Balti House Dorchester Sports 2013/14 Lytchett Red Triangle Shaftesbury Town Res 2014/15 Milborne Port Gillingham Town A 2015/16 Chickerell Utd Res Broadstone 2016/17 Allendale Res Stalbridge 2017/18 Sturminster Marshall Wimborne Phoenix
69 DIVISION THREE CHAMPIONS RUNNERS UP 2009/10 Bridport A Gillingham Town 2010/11 Corfe Mullen United Wyke Regis Social Club 2011/12 AFC Cobham Donhead United 2012/13 Lytchett Red Triangle Piddlehinton United 2013/14 AFC Blandford Broadstone Seniors 2014/15 Wool and Winfrith Tisbury 2015/16 Portland Utd Youth Adults Milborne Port Res 2016/17 Sturminster Marshall Okeford Utd 2017/18 Gill Dons Bridport 3rd Team
DIVISION FOUR CHAMPIONS RUNNERS UP 2009/10 Corfe Mullen United Soccer FC 2010/11 Poole Link Galaxy Windows 2011/12 Handley Sports Stalbridge 2012/13 Mere Town Reserves Broadstone FC Seniors 2013/14 Puddletown Milborne St Andrew Res 2014/15 Portland Utd Youth Adults Fleetline 2015/16 Marnhull Sturminster Marshall 2016/17 Bridport A Swanage RBL 2017/18 Piddlehinton Res Corfe Mullen Res
DIVISION FIVE CHAMPIONS RUNNERS UP 2010/11 Cerne Abbas Littlemoor 2011/12 Mere Town Reserves AFC Blandford 2012/13 Pimperne Sports Society Swanage Town and Herston A 2013/14 Portland Utd Youth Adults Broadstone Seniors Reserves 2014/15 Marnhull Donhead Utd 2015/16 Okeford Utd Portland Town B
SATURDAY ADULT LEAGUE CUPS
DIVISION THREE 2011/12 Portesham United 4 Stickland United 0 2014/15 Tisbury 1 Wool and Winfrith 0 2015/16 Sturminster Newton Res 4 Portland Town Res 2
DIVISION 4/5 2011/12 Galaxy 0 Mere Town 0 Galaxy won 3-1 on penalties 2014/15 Fleetline 1 Portland Utd Youth Adults 0
70 SUNDAY ADULT LEAGUE DIVISION ONE CHAMPIONS RUNNERS UP 2009/10 Horse and Groom Weld Arms 2010/11 Springers Bar Harrys Sports Bar
DIVISION TWO CHAMPIONS RUNNERS UP 2009/10 Harrys Sports Bar Springers Bar
SUNDAY ADULT LEAGUE CUPS
2009/10 Harrys Sports Bar 3 Springers Bar 1 2010/11 Springers Bar 2 Harrys Sports Bar 0
UNDER 18 YOUTH LEAGUE DIVISION ONE CHAMPIONS RUNNERS UP 2009/10 Shaftesbury Westlands Sports 2010/11 Shaftesbury Wareham Rangers 2011/12 Poole Town Wessex Hamworthy United 2012/13 Sherborne Town Wimborne Town Youth 2013/14 Bournemouth Poppies Westlands Sports 2014/15 Hamworthy Utd Bridport 2015/16 Poole Town Wessex Colts Westlands Sports 2016/17 Ringwood Town Parley Sports 2017/18 Ringwood Town Hamworthy United
DIVISION TWO CHAMPIONS RUNNERS UP 2009/10 Parley Sports Poole Borough 2010/11 Westlands Colts Parkstone Heights Hawks 2011/12 Parley Sports Poole Borough 2012/13 Merley Cobham Sports Youth Rossgarth Youth 2013/14 Bournemouth Poppies Colts Corfe Mullen Utd Colts 2014/15 Bournemouth Sports Bournemouth Poppies Colts 2015/16 Shaftesbury Town Poole Town 2016/17 Wimborne and Holt Lytchett and Upton RT 2017/18 Milborne Port Poole Town Wessex Rovers
71 DIVISION THREE CHAMPIONS RUNNERS UP 2009/10 Wareham Rangers Youth Lytchett Red Triangle 2010/11 Merley Cobham Sports Youth Lytchett Red Triangle 2011/12 Muscliffe Swanage Town and Herston B 2012/13 Shaftesbury Town Dorchester Town Yth Magpies 2014/15 Merley Cobham Sports Youth Swanage Town and Herston 2015/16 Dorchester Town Lytchett and Upton Red Triangle
UNDER 18 LEAGUE CUPS 2010/11 Shaftesbury 3 Wareham Rangers 1 2011/12 Bournemouth Sports 3 Lytchett Red Triangle 2 2014/15 Bournemouth Sports 1 Hamworthy Utd 2 (AET) 2016/17 Poole Town Youth 5 Poole Town Wessex Colts 2 2017/18 Ringwood Utd 5 Parley Sports 3
VETERANS LEAGUE EAST SECTION CHAMPIONS 2013/14 Witchampton Utd Redhill 2014/15 Bournemouth Electric Witchampton Utd 2015/16 Merley Cobham Sports West Moors 2016/17 Bournemouth Electric Cobham Sports 2017/18 New Milton Christchurch
WEST SECTION 2013/14 Ship Inn, Wool Wareham Rangers 2014/15 Wareham Rangers Ship Inn, Wool 2015/16 Wareham Rangers Wyke Victoria 2016/17 Wyke Victoria Windgreen Corfe Mullen 2017/18 Wareham Rangers Wyke Victoria
VETERANS CHAMPIONS CUP
2017/18 Wareham Rangers 1 New Milton 1 (AET) (Wareham won 5-3 on penalties)
FAIR PLAY TROPHY 2012/13 Piddlehinton Utd 2013/14 Chickerell Utd Youth 2014/15 Piddlehinton Utd 2015/16 Piddlehinton Utd 2016/17 Canford Utd 2017/18 Lymington Veterans 72 Respect Code of Conduct
Young players
When playing football, I will: • Always play to the best of my ability and for the benefit of my team • Play fairly – I won’t cheat, dive, complain or waste time • Respect my team-mates, the other team, the referee or my coach/manager. • Play by the rules, as directed by the referee • Be gracious in victory and defeat – I will shake hands with the other team and referee before or at the end of the game • Listen and respond to what my coach/team manager tells me • Understand that a coach has to do what is best for the team and not one individual player • Talk to someone I trust or the club welfare officer if I’m unhappy about anything at my club.
I understand that if I do not follow the Code, any/all of the following actions may be taken by my club, County FA or The FA:
I may: • Be required to apologise to my team-mates, the other team, referee or team manager • Receive a formal warning from the coach or the club committee • Be dropped or substituted • Be suspended from training • Be required to leave the club
In addition: • My club, may make my parent or carer aware of any infringements of the Code of Conduct • The FA/County FA could impose a fine and suspension against my club
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Spectators and parents/carers
We all bear a collective responsibility to set a good example and help provide a positive environment in which children can learn and enjoy the game.
Play your part and observe The FA’s Respect Code of Conduct for spectators at all times
• Remember that children play for FUN. • Applaud effort and good play as well as success. • Respect the Referee’s decisions even when you don’t agree with them • Appreciate good play from whatever team it comes from • Remain behind the touchline and within the Designated Spectators’ Area (where provided) • Let the coaches do their job and not confuse the players by telling them what to do • Encourage the players to respect the opposition, referee and match officials • Support positively. When players make a mistake offer them encouragement not criticism • Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting, or abusive language or behaviour
I understand that if I do not follow the Code, any/all of the following actions may be taken by my club, County FA or The FA:
I may be: • Issued with a verbal warning from a club or league official • Required to meet with the club, league or CFA Welfare Officer • Required to meet with the club committee • Obliged to undertake an FA education course • Obliged to leave the match venue by the club • Requested by the club not to attend future games • Suspended or have my club membership removed • Required to leave the club along with any dependents
In addition: • The FA/County FA could impose a fine and/or suspension on the club
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Coaches, Team Managers and Club Officials
We all bear a collective responsibility to set a good example and help provide a positive environment in which children can learn and enjoy the game. Play your part and observe The FA’s Respect Code of Conduct at all times.
On and off the field, I will: • Use my position to set a positive example for the people I am responsible for • Show respect to others involved in the game including match officials, opposition players, coaches, managers, officials and spectators • Adhere to the laws and spirit of the game • Promote Fair Play and high standards of behaviour • Respect the match official’s decision • Never enter the field of play without the referee’s permission • Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour • Be aware of the potential impact of bad language on other participants, facility users or neighbours • Be gracious in victory and defeat
When working with players, I will: • Place the well-being, safety and enjoyment of each player above everything, including winning • Never engage in or tolerate any form of bullying • Ensure all activities I organise are appropriate for the players’ ability level, age and maturity • Co-operate fully with others in football (e.g. officials, doctors, physiotherapists, welfare officers) for each player’s best interests
I understand that if I do not follow the Code, any/all of the following actions may be taken by my club, County FA or The FA: I may be: • Required to meet with the club, league or County Welfare Officer • Suspended by the club from attending matches • Suspended or fined by the County FA • Required to leave or be sacked by the club
In addition: • My FA Coaching Licence may be withdrawn
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Match Officials
We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game. The behaviour of the match officials has an impact, directly and indirectly, on the conduct of everyone involved in the game – both on the pitch and on the sidelines. Play your part and observe The FA’s Respect Code of Conduct of match officials at all time.
I will: • Be honest and completely impartial at all times • Apply the Laws of the Game and competition rules fairly and consistently • Manage the game in a positive, calm and confident manner • Deal with all instances of violence, aggression, unsporting behaviour, foul play and other misconduct • Never tolerate offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour from players and team officials • Support my match official colleagues at all times • Set a positive personal example by promoting good behaviour and showing respect to everyone involved in the game • Communicate with the players and encourage fair play • Respond in a clear, calm and confident manner to any appropriate request for clarification by the team captains • Prepare physically and mentally for every match • Complete and submit, accurate and concise reports within the time limit required for games in which I officiate.
I understand that if I do not follow the Code, the following actions may be taken by my County FA or The FA:
I may be: • Required to meet with The FA/County FA Refereeing Official • Required to meet with The FA/County FA Refereeing Committee
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Adult players
We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game Play your part and observe The FA’s Respect Code of Conduct for players at all times.
On and off the field, I will: • Adhere to the Laws and spirit of The Game • Promote Fair Play • Abide by the match officials decisions • Never engage in public criticism of the match officials • Never engage in offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour • Be aware of the potential impact of bad language on other participants, facility users or neighbours • Never engage in bullying, intimidation or harassment • Speak to my team-mates, the opposition and my coach/manager with respect. • Remember we all make mistakes. • Win or lose with dignity. Shake hands with the opposing team and the referee before or at the end of every game.
I understand that if I do not follow the Code, any/all of the following actions may be taken by my club, County FA or The FA:
I may: • Be required to apologise to team-mates, the other team, referee or team manager • Receive a warning from the coach • Receive a written warning from the club committee • Be required to attend a FA education course • Be dropped or substituted • Be suspended from training • Not be selected for the team • Be required to serve a suspension • Be fined • Be required to leave the club
In addition: • The FA/County FA could impose a fine and/or suspension on the club
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