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Rules of Participation (Rooball Divisions - Under 9 & Under 10) 2008 29 February 2008 INDEX 1 Structure 3 (Age Groupings, Other Divisions) 2 Fixtures 3 (Scheduling, Duration) 3 Application for Alteration to Fixtures 3 4 Non-Participation in a Fixture 4 5 Withdrawal/Removal from Fixtures 4 6 Interchange of Players 4 7 Player Registration 4 (Registration) 8 Grading of Players 4 9 Borrowing Players 5 10 Eligibility/Non-Eligibility of Players 5 (Eligible Players, Ineligible Players) 11 Visa Players 5 12 Club Responsibilities 5 (Facilities/Ground Arrangements, Wet Weather Procedure, Field Lighting, Stretchers and First Aid, Match Sheets, Match Balls, Playing Strips, Ground Officials, Alcohol Consumption, Team Officials, Water Bottles) 13 Decisions of the Match Official 7 14 Match Official’s Information 7 (Extreme Weather Conditions, Player’s Equipment, Jewellery, Blood Rule) 15 Disciplinary 8 16 FFA Code of Conduct 8 17 FFA Spectator Code of Behaviour 8 18 National Flags/Slogans/Emblems 8 19 Insurance 8 20 Schedule of Fines 9 Appendix A 9 - 2 - RULES OF PARTICIPATION – Under 9 to Under 10 1 STRUCTURE Age Groupings Football Brisbane will arrange age restricted Rooball fixtures for junior players as per the following table. Age groupings may be mixed or gender specific as determined by Football Brisbane. Age Group Year of Birth qualification Under 10 Players attaining the age of 10 years in registration year Under 9 Players attaining the age of 9 years in registration year All divisions in the age groups 9 to 10 years will play under the Rooball Rules as listed in Appendix A. Players should compete in their own age group wherever numbers permit and must still be registered in accordance with current FFA and Football Brisbane regulations. Rooball is a modified football game for children 9 - 10 years old, played on smaller fields with less players, fewer rules and modified equipment. In Rooball there are no premiership points or final series and therefore no results or tables are recorded. The game is designed to allow the frequent interchange of players so that all players get equal time on the field. Rooball helps young players develop the skills needed for all positions and players can, in later years, make a decision about which position they enjoy the most. The composition of divisions in these age groups will be finalised following the receipt of nominations giving consideration to minimise the travel requirements of participating teams where possible. Teams participating in these age groups are required to complete and forward, on a regular basis, an official Match Sheet to Football Brisbane for each game played. Players are not required to sign these sheets. Other Divisions Football Brisbane may, from time to time, also schedule other matches within the zone. Rules for these matches shall be set prior to the commencement of any match. 2 FIXTURES Scheduling Football Brisbane will arrange the dates, times and locations of all matches. These scheduled matches will be advised to participating teams prior to the commencement of the season. Duration The duration of matches for each age group are outlined in the table below. The referee has the right to abandon any match if, in his/her opinion, playing conditions compromise player safety. Age Group Duration Interval Under 10 2 x 25 mins 5 mins Under 9 2 x 25 mins 5 mins 3 APPLICATION FOR ALTERATION TO FIXTURES Any application for an alteration to scheduled fixtures shall be submitted, using the appropriate form, to Football Brisbane at least ten (10) working days prior to the scheduled fixture. Each request will be determined on its merits. Applications for alterations due to “social functions” (eg weddings, christenings, confirmations or other social and religious events) will not be considered. Football Brisbane’s decision in regards to the rescheduling of fixtures will be final. - 3 - 4 NON-PARTICIPATION IN A FIXTURE Any member club or affiliated club that fails to fulfil any of its fixture or finals obligations arranged by Football Brisbane, shall be fined per offence, and may be subject to further disciplinary action. In the event the home or visiting team is not ready to commence the fixture within 15 minutes of the scheduled kick-off time, the match will be forfeited. Should any team claim such a forfeit they must forward a completed Official Match Sheet, signed by the appointed referee or a club official if one is not appointed, noting the circumstances of the non-playing of the fixture to Football Brisbane. If, for any reason, a team intends to forfeit a scheduled fixture match, the Club is to provide two (2) clear days written notice of the forfeit to the office of Football Brisbane. Football Brisbane shall be responsible for notification to the opposition team. A team, which persistently forfeits, may, at the discretion of Football Brisbane, be withdrawn from that division. 5 WITHDRAWAL/REMOVAL FROM FIXTURES If any team in any division withdraws or is removed after fixtures are set then a bye may be substituted. The club involved may be subject to disciplinary action. 6 INTERCHANGE OF PLAYERS In all Rooball divisions, unlimited interchange will be permitted, with no more than three (3) substitutes permitted to be listed on the Match Sheet. Only players’ names listed on the Match Sheet are permitted to take part in the match. A player who has been interchanged may return to the field for another player. All interchanges can only occur at a break in play with the approval of the referee and must take place at the halfway line. 7 PLAYER REGISTRATION Registration Players can register at any time and, unless cancelled earlier, is effective from the date of registration until 31 December 2008. A player can not be registered if he/she has not attained the age of five (5) years. Players can not re-register with another club within the Football Brisbane Zone after 30 June 2008. All requests for refund of registration fees for players who have not taken part in a fixture match must be received by 30 June each year. 8 GRADING OF PLAYERS Players and teams are not to be graded and should play in teams as of equal standard as possible as decided by the club. Players should participate in their own age group wherever numbers permit. Under 9 and Under 10 players are not permitted to play in the Under 11 competition unless approval has been granted by Football Brisbane. If a player is playing out of their age group, they must have been assessed in line with the Player Age Policy. - 4 - 9 BORROWING PLAYERS Rooball Registered players may be borrowed any number of times by club teams in their own age group provided that the team is short of players. They may be borrowed to play in a higher age group if that team is short of players provided that they have completed the appropriate Player Assessment Forms. 10 ELIGIBILITY/NON-ELIGIBILITY OF PLAYERS Eligible Players A player is eligible to play in his/her team, provided he/she has been registered in line with Football Federation of Australia National Registration Regulations and Football Brisbane Registration Procedures and Guidelines, and is not under suspension by Football Brisbane or any other Federation. A player is eligible to take part in a scheduled Football Brisbane match provided his/her name has been listed on the Match Sheet prior to the commencement of the match. Ineligible Players Any player not registered as per current Football Federation Australia, Football Queensland and Football Brisbane Registration Regulations is considered ineligible and is not permitted to participate in any scheduled Football Brisbane match. Any player under suspension by Football Brisbane or any other Federation is deemed ineligible, and not permitted to participate in any fixture until that suspension is served. A player whose name is not listed on the Match Sheet prior to the commencement of any scheduled Football Brisbane match is considered ineligible and is not permitted to participate in that match. The Player Age Policy outlines the guidelines and process for any player to be assessed to play above or below their age group. Players playing without the correct assessment will be deemed ineligible. Football Brisbane reserves the right to investigate the eligibility of any player participating in any division. 11 VISA PLAYERS If the player's country of birth is not Australia, clubs must check the player’s residential/visa status prior to registration. Clubs must abide by all regulations as advised by Football Federation Australia, Football Queensland and Football Brisbane. Clubs are permitted to sign an unlimited number of visa players. 12 CLUB RESPONSIBILITIES Facilities/Ground Arrangements The home club must ensure: • the ground is correctly marked; • it provides suitable goal nets, safely fastened or pegged to the ground and corner flags; • it provides toilet facilities and dressing room facilities that are hygienic and clean; • it has adequate refreshment/canteen facilities open to the public; • it provides a safe environment for players, officials and spectators; • it provides a Referee’s Room where referees can rest and leave their belongings while on the park. Any club whose facilities do not meet the requirements specified may be fined, suspended or have its home fixtures played away. Wet Weather Procedure Clubs can advise if their fields are unplayable on days with scheduled fixtures by contacting the office of Football Brisbane (3849 5999) or designated office staff. Updated information on fields / matches that have been cancelled will be made available on Football Brisbane’s website or by calling 3849 1104. In the event of the cancellation or abandonment of a fixture through rain rendering grounds unplayable, Football Brisbane shall determine whether the fixture will be rescheduled.

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