FB Competition Rules
2020 Rules of Competition (RoC) Variations (COVID) As a consequence of the effect of the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic on Australia and the Federal and Queensland Government restrictions in place, several Rules of Competition (RoC) clauses for the 2020 Football Brisbane season have been amended to reflect increased flexibility across all competitions. These amendments will ensure competition fixtures are scheduled to minimise health risks to our community, clubs, and their members and to limit travel. It will also enable clubs to utilise players to support and supplement reduced playing numbers in teams and to decrease the risk of injury. Revisions such as kick-off times throughout the weekend, interchange, increasing the number of games a player can play in higher divisions/leagues, reworking leagues to be primarily geographically based, and simplifying team sheets/photo identification will assist in this process. Any references in this document to RoC clauses can be found on the full RoC if required. As we, fortunately, prepare for season 2020, we ask that everyone is mindful of the principles Football Brisbane has adopted for the Community Football season; • Focus is on football and the enjoyment of the game (particularly with regards to season length, fixture alterations, health and safety, and participation), please keep this in mind at clubs and on matchday. • Across all competitions, make it as simple and easy to play Community Football in season 2020, including simplified competition rules, game day processes, match sheets, and competition structures and ensure fixtures are completed. • Be agile as the restrictions may ease, allowing for a change in fixture scheduling for the remainder of the season and club requirements (canteen, bar, change rooms) however the structures of the competitions and the RoC will remain set for season 2020.
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