The Llyn Ac Eifionydd Junior Football League Constitutional Rules Part 1

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TYMOR 2015-16

LLAWLYFR CLYBIAU

Cynghrair Pêl -Droed Iau Llŷn &

Eifionydd Junior Football League

CLUBS HANDBOOK

SEASON 2015 - 2016

SWYDDOGION Y GYNGHRAIR – LEAGUE OFFICERS

SAFLE ENW CYFEIRIAD FFÔN E-BOST POSITION NAME ADDRESS PHONE E-MAIL

CADEIRYDD Darren Vaughan Tegfryn 07949429380 CHAIRMAN Bryncrug LL36 9PA

YSGRIFENNYDD SECRETARY

IS-GADEIRYDD VICE CHAIRMAN

YSGRIFENNYDD Colin Dukes 41 Adwy Ddu 01766770854 [email protected] GEMAU Penrhyndeudraeth anadoo.co.uk Gwynedd 07863348589 FIXTURE LL48 6AP SECRETARY

YSGRIFENNYDD Vicky Jones Dolgellau COFRESTRU

REGISTRATION SECRETARY

SWYDDOG LLES Ivonica Jones Fflur y Main 01766 810671 tjones.llynsports@ Ty’n Rhos btinternet.com Chwilog, 07884161807 WELFARE Pwllheli OFFICER LL53 6SF

TRYSORYDD Andrew Roberts 8 Bowydd View 07787522992 [email protected] Blaenau Ffestiniog m

Gwynedd TREASURER LL41 3YW

NWCFA REP Chris Jones Pentwyll 01758740521 [email protected] Mynytho 07919098565

Pwllheli CYN. NWCFA LL53 7SD

CLYBIAU A’U TIMAU - CLUBS AND THEIR TEAMS

U6 U8 U10 U12 U14 U16

BARMOUTH JUNIORS     X2

BLAENAU AMATEURS   

BRO DYSYNNI    

BRO HEDD WYN CELTS   

DOLGELLAU      

LLANYSTUMDWY  

PENLLYN – NEFYN      

PENRHYN JUNIORS     

PORTHMADOG JUNIORS    

PWLLHELI JUNIORS   x 2  x 3   

YSGRIFENYDD CLYBIAU -– CLUB SECRETERIES

CLWB CYSWLLT CYFEIRIAD CLUB CONTACT ADDRESS

BARMOUTH JUNIORS Alan Mercer Wesley House 01341 529 Bennar Terrace [email protected] Barmouth GwyneddLL42 1BT

BLAENAU AMATEURS Mr Andrew Roberts 8 Bowydd View 07787522992 Blaenau Ffestiniog [email protected] Gwynedd LL41 3YW

BRO DYSYNNI Lorraine Rodgers Bryn Awel 01341250404 Llwyngwril 07882153373 Gwynedd [email protected] LL37 2JQ

BRO HEDD WYN CELTS Gareth Lewis Bryn Eithin 07788553231 Bryn Eithin [email protected] Trawsfynydd Gwynedd

DOLGELLAU Mr Stephen Parry BRYN Y GWIN UCHAF, 01341423935 DOLGELLAU. [email protected] LL40 1UB

LLANYSTUMDWY JUNIORS Aled Griffiths Ty Nanney 01766515160 Tremadog 07711007909 Gwynedd [email protected] LL49 9PS

PENLLYN – NEFYN Alwena Jones Pentwyll 01758740521 Mynytho 07919098565 Pwllheli [email protected] LL53 7SD

PENRHYN JUNIORS Colin Dukes 41 Adwy Ddu 01766770854 Penrhyndeudraeth 07863348589 Gwynedd [email protected] LL48 6AP

PORTHMADOG JUNIORS Gary Price 312 Maes y Garth 01766 770249 Minffordd 07714 106537 Gwynedd [email protected] LL48 6EE

PWLLHELI JUNIORS Mrs Ivonica Jones Fflurmain 01766810671 Tynrhos 07884161807 Chwilog Pwllheli

SWYDDOGION LLES Y CLYBIAU – CLUB WELFARE OFFICERS

CLWB SWYDDOG LLES CYFEIRIAD CLUB WELFARE OFFICER ADDRESS

BARMOUTH JUNIORS Zoe Meadows 12 Heol Llewelyn, 01341280237 Barmouth , Gwynedd, LL42 1LF

[email protected]

BLAENAU AMATEURS Mr Andrew Roberts 8 Bowydd View 07787522992 Blaenau Ffestiniog [email protected] Gwynedd LL41 3YW

BRO DYSYNNI Lesley Richards 01654710923 07868301789

BRO HEDD WYN CELTS Gareth Lewis 07788553231

DOLGELLAU GLYN ROBERTS 07884 475206

LLANYSTUMDWY Sian Hughes 2 Bron Dwyfor. Llanystumdwy, Criccieth, Gwynedd JUNIORS 01766522793 [email protected] 07870955209

PENLLYN NEFYN Myfanwy Hughes 07990822114

PENRHYN JUNIORS Mr Kevin Williams 07789474842

PORTHMADOG Carys Fon Williams JUNIORS 01766515282 07845174570

PWLLHELI JUNIORS Ivonica Jones Fflur y Main, Ty’n Rhos. Chwilog, Pwllheli, LL53 6SF 01766 810617 07884161807 tjones.llynsports@ btinternet.com

PRE–SEASON IMPORTANT ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS

PLAYER REGISTRATION AND ADMINISTRATION

1 - At least 6 CORRECTLY completed Registration forms must be submitted to the League Registration Secretary by the 31st of August.

2 - A further 6 forms must be received by the League Registration Secretary 7 days before the first league fixture and 14 days before a cup fixture (Rule 18.18)

3 - A club must register a minimum of 12 players before a League fixture can be played , or 9 in the case of U8, U10 and U12 age groups (Rule 18.8). Failure to adhere to this rule will result in a postponement of fixtures (Rule 22.3).

4 - All membership fees MUST be paid by the clubs to the Secretary by the 1st of September (Rule 4.1).

5 - A Registration slip will be issued by the Registration Officer in time for all matches in case a Manager will be required to produce his players’ slips at the commencement of a match (Rule 18.14) INFORMATION 5 DAYS BEFORE MATCH 6 - The Home Club is responsible for notifying the Referee and their opponents the location of the ground five days prior to the match (Rule 26.2).

ACTION IMMEADIATELY BEFORE AND AFTER MATCH 7- Each Club must on the day of the fixture, exchange match results forms and send the exchanged form duly completed to the Fixture Secretary within 3 days of the match.(Rule 24.2). 8 - Each home club must phone the result to the Fixture Secretary not later than noon on the day following the fixture (Rule 24.1). CANCELLATIONS

9 - A match called off due to unplayable pitch conditions can only be called off by a qualified referee, Local Council, School officials or an appointed officer of the League and confirmed in writing to the Fixture Secretary (Rule 22.6).

10 - If a match is called off for any reason a cancellation form must be sent to the Fixture Secretary by both clubs within 3 working days confirming the reason for the postponement (Rule 22.7).

11- Cancelling clubs must telephone the Fixture Secretary of a cancellation immediately (Rule 22.10)

NB This is not an exhaustive list of rules but just a guide.

LLYN AC EIFIONYDD CODE OF CONDUCT

All clubs have a duty and responsibility to promote the league and club conduct at all times!

 The child’s welfare is paramount

 All children whatever their age, culture, disability, gender, language, racial origin, religious belief and/or sexual identity have the right to protection from abuse.

 Anyone under the age of 18 years should be considered as a child for the purpose of this policy.

 This Code of Conduct is intended to safeguard not only the children but also the adults who look after, manage and coach the children.

GOOD PRACTICE

 Always be publicly open when working with children. Avoid situations where an adult and the individual player are left completely unobserved by others.

 If physical contact is necessary, it should be done openly. The coach/adult should be extremely careful as it is difficult to maintain hand positions when the child is constantly moving. Some parents are becoming increasingly sensitive about the manual support and their views should also be carefully considered.

 Ensure when administering first aid to a casualty’s intimate parts that there is a chaperon present.

 Where possible parents should take on the responsibility for their children in the changing rooms. Where children have to be supervised in the changing rooms always ensure that mangers/coaches work in pairs and that gender is appropriate. Encourage an open environment – no secrets.

 Where there are mixed teams playing away from home they should always be accompanied by a male/female adult.

 As a general rule it does not make sense for managers/coaches to spend excessive amounts of time alone with children away from others.

 As a general rule it does not make sense to take children alone in a car on journeys, however short.

 As a general rule it does not make sense for managers/coaches to take children to their home where they will be alone with the manager/coach.

ADULTS SHOULD NEVER

 Engage in rough or physical or sexually provocative games including, horseplay

 Share a room with a child  Permit or engage in any form of inappropriate touching.

 Make sexually suggestive comments to a child, even for fun.

 Allow allegations made by a child to go unchallenged, unrecorded, or not acted upon.

 Do things for a child of a personal nature that they can do for themselves.

However, it may be necessary for a volunteer to do things of a personal nature for children, particularly if they are very young or disabled. Such tasks should only be carried out with the full understanding and consent of the parent/ carer. There is a need to be responsive to a child’s reactions. If the child is fully dependant then the adult should explain what they are doing and give choices where possible. If during a care situation a child is accidentally hurt, the child seems distressed in any manner, appears to be sexually aroused by the actions, or misunderstands or misinterprets something, the adult should report such incident as soon as possible to another colleague or club official and make a brief written note of the accidents. Parent/carer should be informed as soon as practicable.

COACHES CODE OF CONDUCT

 Be responsible in your demands on children’s time, energy and enthusiasm.

 Children play for fun and enjoyment and winning is only part of their motivation.

 NEVER ridicule or shout at the children for making mistakes or losing a match.

 NEVER shout at or abuse match officials.

 Actively discourage any shouting from the sidelines, apart from general encouragement.

 Teach players that the rules of the game are mutual agreements which no one should break.

 Develop respect for the ability of opponents, as well as the judgement of officials and opposing coaches.

 Coaches must place the safety and well-being of the performer above the development of performance.

 Coaches must hold Football Association of Wales Leaders Award as a minimum coaching qualification and should voluntarily be able to provide evidence as to their Person Record- Prosecution / Conviction History when requested.

Managers / Coaches should provide an example for the players in terms of behaviour, clothing and attitude and invest more in the well-being and interest of the players than in their win/loss record. They have a responsibility to emphasise the following to the players in his/her charge:

 Respect for the rules of the game.

 Respect for officials and their decisions.  Respect for opponents.

 Responsible behaviour.

 An emphasis on participation and doing one’s best not a ‘win at all costs’ attitude.

 An emphasis on enjoyment and fun.

 All mangers/coaches and any persons involved with children must:

1. Hold a valid FAW welfare card 2. Have the welfare card with them at all times 3. Show their welfare card when requested

PLAYERS CODE OF CONDUCT

 Play by the rules.

 Never argue with match officials.

 Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials or other players, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent is not acceptable or permitted.

 Work equally hard for yourself and for your team. Your team’s performance will benefit and so will you.

 Be a good sport. Applaud all good play whether for your team or your opponents.

 Treat all players as you would like to be treated yourself. Do not interfere with, bully, or take unfair advantage of another player.

 Co-operate with your manager/coach, team-mates and opponents. Without them there would be no football match.

PARENTS CODE OF CONDUCT

 Focus upon the child’s efforts and performance rather than the overall result of the game. This assists the child in setting realistic goals related to his/her ability by reducing the emphasis on winning.

 Teach children that an honest effort is as important as victory, so that the result of the game is accepted without undue disappointment.

 Encourage children to always participate according to the rules.

 Never ridicule or shout at a child for making a mistake or losing a game.

 Remember that children learn best from example. Applaud all good play.

 If you disagree with the match officials, raise the issue through the appropriate channels rather than question the official’s judgement and honesty in public. Remember most officials give their time and effort for your child’s involvement.

 Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from the game of football.

SPECTATORS CODE OF CONDUCT

 Children play organised football for fun. They are not playing for the entertainment of spectators only, nor are they miniature professionals.

 Applaud good performances and the efforts from each team. Congratulate all players on their performance regardless of the match result.

 Respect the Official’s decisions.

 Never ridicule or shout at a child for making a mistake during the game. Positive comments motivate.

 Condemn the use of violence in any form, be it by spectators, coaches, officials or players.

 Show respect for your team’s opponents. Without them there would be no game.

 Encourage players to follow the rules and the referee’s decision.

 Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour by not using foul language, harassing players, coaches or officials.

GUIDELINES, GOOD PRACTICE AND RULES FOR MINI FOOTBALL

The objectives of the Llyn & Eifionydd Junior Football League is to promote and further the interest of football through coaching and competition.

The Llyn & Eifionydd junior football league recognises that Mini football is for all children from 5 – 10, regardless of ability, with the features of real football but without undue pressure on the result.

The fun element of the game is the most important feature and which has prevalence in all games. It sets a standard and a framework of behaviour on and off the pitch.

To ensure enjoyment children need to:

1. Take an active part in the game and have fun without pressure

2. Learn to play within a team

3. Understand and follow rules

4. Develop skills

5. Take part whatever their ability

6. Have plenty of contact with the ball

CHILDREN DO NOT PERFORM LIKE ADULTS SO THEY SHOULDN’T BE EXPECTED TO PLAY FOOTBALL LIKE ADULTS DO!

Mini football within Llyn & Eifionydd aims to develop:

better technique improved concentration decision making and greater understanding more movement more enjoyment

RULES - All clubs affiliated to the league will play to the laws of the game as laid down by the Football Association of Wales and summarised on the next page, as well as agreeing to implement our own extra rule. Refer to the FAW Mini - Football Handbook for the full comprehensive guidelines.

EXTRA RULE BY LLYN AC EIFIONYDD

When one side is leading by five goals or more at half time or during the second period of play the managers in charge of the winning team must put some condition on their team in order to stop the score becoming too much and therefore leading to negative feelings, and the lessening of the enjoyment of the losing team. The result will stand as it was on the implication of conditions such as:

Reductions in numbers on the winning side.

A good player on the winning side asked to play for the opposition so he has to play against a better team and so develop his own game.

Restrictions on the number of touches for the winning team or certain players on the winning team.

Player positions reversed.

A minimum of passes needed before a shot at goal can be taken

. . . etc, etc, etc…

FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF WALES’ RULES FOR MINI FOOTBALL 1. The game is for boys and girls from 5 – 10years of age as of midnight on the 31st of August.

FAW Regulation Changes

Implementation Age Number of Size of Pitch Size of Date Group Players (length x Ball width) Start of 2009/10 Under 7 4v4 30x20 yards 3 No Goalkeepers Start of 2009/10 Under 8 5v5 30x20 yards 3 GK Introduced Start of 2010/11 Under 9 6v6 40x30 yards 3

Start of 2011/12 Under 7v7 60x40 yards 4 10 Start of 2011/12 Under 8v8 60x40 yards 4 11

The maximum goal size for all age groups is 12ft x 6ft.

It is highly recommended that at Under 6 and Under 8 a smaller goal is utilized. This can be achieved through using cones, placing a 12ft x 6ft Mini Goal face down or using specific smaller goals (such as pop up goals).

1. The goal area extends 10 yards from the goal area and across the full pitch.

2. Each game has two equal halves and an interval of not less than 5 minutes. Under 6’s play for 2 x 10 minutes Under 8’s play for 2 x 15 minutes Under 10’s play for 2 x 20 minutes

3. Substitutes may be used at any time and players may re-enter the game. All players must have a period of play.

4. A kick off to start and re-start the game should be taken from the centre of the playing area.

5. The ball is out of play when:

a) it has wholly crossed the goal line or touch line on the ground or in the air play has been stopped by the referee. b) The ball is in play at all other times, including when: it rebounds from a goalpost, crossbar or corner flag and remains in the field of play it rebounds from the referee on the field of play.

6. There is no offside.

7. Law 12 applies to free kicks but all fouls result in an indirect free kick and the opposition must be at least three yards away from the ball.

8. Law 15 applies to throw ins and they should be taken in the normal way but some flexibility is allowed.

9. Law 17 applies to corner kicks and they should be taken in the normal way although the defending team must be at least three yards away from the ball.

10. Goalkeepers can handle the ball in the penalty area but not outside.

11. Goalkeepers can kick the ball out of their hands up to under 10.

12. Goal kicks are taken anywhere on the edge of the penalty area with the opposition at least three yards away. They must be kicked out of the penalty area.

13. There are no restrictions on players in the goal area.

14. Players can pass the ball to their own goalkeeper to handle the ball.

15. Each club has an obligation to ensure that the rights, dignity and worth of every child, regardless of gender, ability, culture or background receive the uttermost respect.

LLYN & EIFIONYDD MINI FOOTBALL POLICY

1. The League issues fixtures and will levy fines if fixtures are not fulfilled.

2. The League will publish results but not allot points or publish League Tables.

3. Each club must send in results sheets.

4. The U6’s, U8’s and U10’s must be registered and each age group to field two teams

(at least) and play two matches (at least) at each age group with never more than 8 v

8 playing giving ample room to have plenty of touches on the ball.

5. All clubs must observe the FAW mini football rules together with the extra draft

rule relating to the negativity created when one team thrashes another.

6. The League will have a one day Tournament at the end of the season with medals

presented to the winners and runners up.

7. The League has a system by which fair play and sporting behaviour is rewarded by

the opposing Manager recording marks out of ten on the result sheet. They should

consider the behaviour of players, managers and supporters.

8. All clubs must ensure that supporters do not intimidate the opposing club players or

shout instructions to their own club players and that wherever possible the

supporters are situated at least three to five feet away from the touchline

demarcated for that purpose. The only person who should give instructions to the

players are the Managers and that should be curtailed to interval periods or at most

restricted to coaching from a technical area either side of the centre line to allow

players to solve some problems for themselves. The manager/coach or any other

spectator must NEVER ENCROACH ON THE FIELD DURING PLAY except to treat

an injured player with the referee’s permission.

9. All managers should allow players to try out their skills and increase their repertoire

and be educated about football without the fear of being reprimanded for failing

and/or losing the match.

CYNGHRAIR BÊL –DROED LLYN & EIFIONYDD FOOTBALL LEAGUE 2015-16 ENWAU A RHIFAU CYSWLLT – CONTACT NAMES AND NUMBERS

O DAN 6 / UNDER 6

CLWB RHEOLWR CYFEIRIAD FFÔN LLIW ADDRESS TEL.NO. COLOUR CLUB MANAGER

BRO DYSYNNI Lee Ashford 07988145592

DOLGELLAU John Parry 01341423935 Melyn & Du Amber & Black

PENLLYN NEFYN Dafydd M Hughes 07530540088

PORTHMADOG Elfyn Pugh 01766 523718 Du & Coch Mark Jones 07813884615 Red & Black JUNIORS

PWLLHELI Stuart Livingston 079008131145 Du & Gwyn Black & White

CYNGHRAIR BÊL –DROED LLYN & EIFIONYDD FOOTBALL LEAGUE 20015-16 ENWAU A RHIFAU CYSWLLT – CONTACT NAMES AND NUMBERS

O DAN 8 / UNDER 8

CLWB RHEOLWR CYFEIRIAD FFÔN LLIW COLOUR CLUB MANAGER ADDRESS TEL.NO.

Shon Hughes 07912021568 Du + gwyn BARMOUTH Black + white MAGPIES

BRO DYSYNNI Phil Betts 07740279631

BRO HEDD Euron Roberts 07841161124 WYN CELTS

DOLGELLAU John Parry 01341423935 Melyn & Du Amber & Black

PENLLYN NEFYN Emyr Williams 07786626611

Haydn Rayner 07429624510 Glas golau PENRHYN Sky blue

Gwyn + du PORTHMADOG Tudur Puw 01766512669 Mike Clishem 07771761150 White + Black JUNIORS

Haydn Griffiths 07792253066 Gwyn & Du PWLLHELI White & Black Magpies

PWLLHELI Arwel Griffiths Seagulls

CYNGHRAIR BÊL –DROED LLYN & EIFIONYDD FOOTBALL LEAGUE 2015-16 ENWAU A RHIFAU CYSWLLT – CONTACT NAMES AND NUMBERS

O DAN 10 / UNDER 10

CLWB RHEOLWR CYFEIRIAD FFÔN LLIW COLOUR CLUB MANAGER ADDRESS TEL.NO.

Damian Mckeown 07917808829 Du + gwyn BARMOUTH Karen Hills Black + white JUNIORS

Shon Hughes 07912021568 Du + gwyn BARMOUTH MAGPIES Black + white

BLAENAU AMATEURS Stephen Jones 07453270329 01766831953

07949429380 BRO DYSYNNI Darren Vaughan Tegfryn Bryncrug, LL36 9PA

Gareth Lewis 07788553231 BRO HEDD WYN CELTS

Bob Gunton 07882031420 Melyn & Du DOLGELLAU Tony Roberts Amber & Black

Gareth Evans 07468742592 Melyn & Glas LLANYSTUMDWY Yellow & Blue

Chris Jones 07919098565 PENLLYN NEFYN

Haydn Rayner 07429624510 Glas Golau PENRHYN JFC Sky Blue

Gareth Roberts 01766515067 Coch + du PORTHMADOG 07748658532 Red + black JUNIORS

Chris Williams 07791413277 Du & Gwyn PWLLHELI MAGPIES Black & White

Kristian Jones 07786373223 Du & Gwyn PWLLHELI SEAGULL Black & White

Endaf Williams 07812115816 Du & Gwyn PWLLHELI FALCON Black & White

CYNGHRAIR BÊL –DROED LLYN & EIFIONYDD FOOTBALL LEAGUE 20015-16 ENWAU A RHIFAU CYSWLLT – CONTACT NAMES AND NUMBERS

O DAN 12 / UNDER 12

CLWB RHEOLWR CYFEIRIAD FFÔN LLIW CLUB MANAGER ADDRESS TEL.NO. COLOUR

BARMOUTH JUNIORS Pete Young 07979598785 Du + gwyn Black + white

BLAENAU AMATEURS Stephen Jones 07453270329 01766831953

BRO DYSYNNI Simon Furneaux 07964197782

BRO HEDD WYN Alwyn Ellis 07824629256 CELTS

DOLGELLAU Nigel Thomas 07867872636 Melyn & Du Glyn Roberts 07884475206 Amber & Black

LLANYSTUMDWY Dylan Griffiths 07916289011 Melyn & Glas Yellow & Blue

PENLLYN NEFYN Gethin Griffiths 07951311983 Glas Blue

PENLLYN NEFYN Idris Jones DEVELOPMENT

PENRHYNDEUDRAETH Rhodri Ab Dafydd 07990596540 Glas golau Rheinallt Evans 07766500512 Sky blue

PORTHMADOG JFC Llyr Jones 01766515017 John Pritchard 07455551117

PWLLHELI Steffan Room 07817971482 Du & Gwyn Black & White

CYNGHRAIR BÊL –DROED LLYN & EIFIONYDD FOOTBALL LEAGUE 2015-16 ENWAU A RHIFAU CYSWLLT – CONTACT NAMES AND NUMBERS

O DAN 14 / UNDER 14

CLWB RHEOLWR CYFEIRIAD FFÔN LLIW COLOUR CLUB MANAGER ADDRESS TEL.NO.

BLAENAU AMATEURS Carwyn Williams 07794590346

Sion James 07790410371 Amber & Black DOLGELLAU JFC Melyn & Black

PENLLYN NEFYN Gavin Parry 07805982137

Ian Williams 07919838545 Glas Golau PENRHYN JFC Sky Blue

Ben Ogilvey 07929349807 Du & Gwyn PWLLHELI Black & White

CYNGHRAIR BÊL –DROED LLYN & EIFIONYDD FOOTBALL LEAGUE 2007-08 ENWAU A RHIFAU CYSWLLT – CONTACT NAMES AND NUMBERS

O DAN 16/ UNDER 16

CLWB RHEOLWR CYFEIRIAD FFÔN LLIW CLUB MANAGER ADDRESS TEL.NO. COLOUR

Du + gwyn BARMOUTH JFC Dave Ellis 07585971769 Dan Papirnyk 07411476952 Black + white

PENLLYN NEFYN

PENRHYNDEUDRAETH Martin Jones 07825556896 Glas Golau Sky Blue

PWLLHELI Jeff Williams 07760325345 Gwyn & Du White & Black

THE LLYN AC EIFIONYDD JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE CONSTITUTIONAL RULES PART 1

1. TITLES AND CONSTITUTION

1.1 Llyn ac Eifionydd Junior Football League: - This amalgamation of Clubs shall be called ‘The Llyn ac Eifionydd Junior Football League’ and shall consist of all Clubs whom the Management Committee consider eligible whose grounds are situated within the following boundary: - Commencing from the sea the boundary line shall follow the Afon Llyfni Eastwards and Excluding the community of Llanllyfni continue along the minor road through Tan-yr-Allt to the B4418 road and shall follow the Southern boundaries of the communities of Nantlle and Rhyd Ddu to the summit of Snowdon. It shall continue directly to Pen-y-Gwryd and then along the A4086 road to Capel Curig, from where it shall go South to follow the Eastern boundaries of the communities of Dolwyddelan, Blaenau Ffestiniog and Trawsfynydd to the Southern end of Llyn Trawsfynydd and then to the summit of Rhinog Fawr. The boundary line shall then continue directly West to Cardigan Bay.

1.2 The MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE may include clubs whose grounds are situated outside the above described boundary subject to approval by those clubs area associations.

1.3 The League shall be affiliated to the North Wales Coast Football Association and all member clubs must be affiliated to their area association in which their ground is situated. The League shall be divided into a number of divisions as required and approved by the Management Committee.

2. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

2.1 The objectives of the League shall be to provide for promoting and furthering the interest of association football offering coaching and competitive opportunities in the LLYN AC EIFIONYDD LEAGUE CATCHMENT AREA.

2.2 The aims and objectives of the League should be consistent with the furthering of equal opportunities for all groups between the ages of five and seventeen years of age in Association Football.

2.3 In furtherance of the above objects but not otherwise (a) Raise funds and invite and receive sponsorships, donations and gifts including property whether subject to any special trust or not. (b) To acquire by way of purchase, lease or otherwise to maintain and manage land, building equipment and football kit. (c) Do all such things as are necessary for the attainment of the above objects.

3. MEMBERSHIP

3.1 The League shall consist of the officers and club representatives and players.

3.2 Membership of the League shall be open and not unreasonably restricted on the grounds of sex, race or of political, religious or other opinions to any person in the area who is prepared to accept and support the objectives of the League.

3.3 In accepting membership a person agrees to abide by the constitution of the League and the ruling of the League Executive Committee and the code of conduct as laid down by NWCFA. (see appendix C)

3.4 Members under the age of seventeen shall be considered as Junior Members.

3.5 Junior Members shall not have the right to vote at meetings but are entitled to elect two members to represent all the clubs and vote as full members on the committee of the League.

4. MEMBERSHIP FEES

4.1 Membership fees shall be stipulated at the Annual General Meeting and are payable by the Clubs to the Treasurer by September 1st.

4.2 The Executive Committee may decide upon other charges or subscriptions at its discretion.

5. OFFICERS

5.1 The following officers shall be appointed annually by the clubs attending the Annual General Meeting PATRON, PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT, CHAIRMAN, VICE- CHAIRMAN, HON. GENERAL SECRETARY, ASSISTANT SECRETARY GIRLS, HON. TREASURER, HON. REGISTRATION SECRETARY, HON. FIXTURES SECRETARY, LEAGUE WELFARE OFFICER, NWCFA REPRESENTATIVE, NEUTRAL MEMBER, LIFE VICE PRESIDENTS MAY BE ELECTED AT THE A.G.M

5.2 Where possible, no officer should hold more than one position in the League.

5.3 Officers (i.e. Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary, Fixture Secretary, Registration Secretary and Treasurer) can represent a club in committees.

6. MANAGEMENT

6.1 The League shall be governed by a Management Committee, consisting of one representative from each registered Club, Patron, President and Vice-President, the Officers, a Representative of the NWCFA, Neutral Members, plus two junior member representatives.

6.2 The Hon. Secretary shall keep a Minute Book, giving a true record of all resolutions adopted and all decisions sanctioned. Representatives of Eryri RA accepted into the Management Committee. (This representative may attend and vote but he may NOT officiate in the League.

7. MANAGEMENT COMMITEE

7.1 The Management Committee may appoint any sub-committee they consider necessary and delegate powers to that sub-committee as they so wish. All decisions of a sub-committee are subject to ratification by the Management Committee, with the exception of the Disciplinary Committee. Offending clubs have the right to appeal to the North Wales Coast FA against any decision taken by the Disciplinary Committee.

7.2 The Management Committee and / or the Disciplinary Committee may impose a fine not exceeding £25 or any such punishment deemed necessary on clubs / officials, who in the opinion of the said committees, are in breach of any of the league constitutional rules.

7.3 A sub-committee will be formed each year to deal with disciplinary matters, which are in contravention of the constitutional rules of the league.

7.4 The sub-committee will be called “THE DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE” and will meet at any time, at the discretion of the League Secretary who will not participate in the proceedings except for the recording of the minutes. 7.5 This committee will be authorised to issue punishments it sees fit, in accordance with the rules of the League and on completion of the meeting, the League Secretary will inform the League Management Committee of their findings.

7.6 THE DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE WILL COMPRISE OF NEUTRAL MEMBERS, WHOSE DECISION WILL BE FINAL, SUBJECT TO APPEAL TO THE NORTH WALES COAST FA.

7.7 The League Secretary will inform clubs of any disciplinary matters being brought against them in writing, in order to give the club the opportunity to defend their case(s), either personally or in writing. Each case will be dealt with individually.

7.8 The sub-committee will exercise a code of practice of which all clubs will be made aware.

7.9 The Management Committee shall have the power to deal with any matter not provided for in the Rules.

8. MEETINGS – QUORUM VOTING

8.1 The Management Committee will meet at least once every three months, the Quorum to be one third of the Management Committee.

8.2 Clubs failing to attend a Meeting WILL BE FINED £5.00 if no reasonable apology is acceptable to the Management Committee. Clubs failing to attend 2 Successive League Meetings shall be fined £10.00 irrespective of reason.

8.3 Each Club Representative; Patron; President; Vice-Presidents; Officers; Representative of NWCFA; Eryri RA and Neutral Members plus two Junior member representatives shall be entitled to vote (see rule 6.1)

8.4 The Chairman shall have a deliberate and casting vote (provided he has used his deliberate vote in the first instance) in the event of voting being equal, this shall also apply to any voting at a Sub-Committee meeting except at a Disciplinary Hearing (see app A)

9. APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP

9.1 Application for Membership shall be made to the League Secretary, on or before 30th April. Clubs intending to resign from the League must do so on or before the date of the Annual General Meeting. All claims by the Club against the League must be submitted in detail by this date.

10. SUBSCRIPTION

10.1 All age groups who play fixtures in competitive leagues shall pay an annual subscription fee of £50 per team by 1st September.

10.2 Clubs entering any age group who play in periodic tournaments only and not in Leagues shall pay £25 per age group by September 1st.

10.3 Any team registering after that date must pay a late fee of £10.00.

10.4 No team will be permitted to play any fixture until the fees are paid and received by the Secretary. 10.5 Each new club when entering the League must pay a deposit of £25 by way of guarantee, that the club will duly perform its full obligations to the league. If the league has no claim against any club when they resign from the league the deposit will be refunded.

11. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

11.1 The Annual General Meeting will be held in the month of June for the Consideration of the Rules of the Constitution and League, Certified Statement of Accounts which must be examined by a qualified accountant and presented by the first meeting of the following season, the Election of Officers and any other certified business which the Management Committee consider to be relevant. All business to be transacted at a General Meeting shall appear on the Agenda which must be circulated to Clubs and Voting Members 10 DAYS PRIOR to the date of the meeting.

12. ALTERATION TO THE RULES

12.1 Any alterations or additions to these rules for inclusion on the Agenda for the Annual General Meeting must be received by the Hon. Secretary not later than 30th April.

13. SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING

13.1 No Special General Meeting shall be convened unless a requisition is received, signed by NOT LESS THAN TWO THIRDS OF THE CLUBS IN THE LEAGUE, OR AT THE REQUEST OF A MAJORITY OF TWO THIRDS OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE, or at the request of the Officers, if in their opinion any alterations to these Rules could not tolerate a delay until the next Annual General Meeting.

13.2 The requisition must contain full details of any suggested alteration or addition to the Rule or Rules. On receipt of such a request, the Secretary will call the necessary meeting within twenty one days, giving the Clubs and voting Members seven days notice of such Meeting describing in full the reason for calling the Meeting. All rule changes will require a 2/3 majority at an annual and/or special general meeting.

14. ACCOUNTS

14.1 The League shall keep a Book of Accounts showing in details all items of income and expenditure.

14.2 The Fund of the League shall be lodged in a Bank Approved by the Management Committee.

14.3 All cheques must be signed by any two from Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary and an appointed officer.

14.4 The League year shall end on the 31st May when a Statement of Accounts for that year will be drawn up and circulated with the Agenda for the Annual General Meeting. These accounts will be examined by a qualified accountant and presented at the first meeting of the following season.

14.5 All monies received from Final Ties will be paid into the League’s accounts.

15. LAWS OF THE GAME

15.1 All Clubs Affiliated to this League will play to the laws of the Game as laid down by the Football Association of Wales.

16. DEFINITION OF PLAYERS 16.1 Players shall be non-contract players, and shall be under the age of the division he / she intends to play as at midnight 31 August each year. The League will allow teams to register girls in order to participate in all League competitions up to under 12 age groups. If there is no provision for girls’ football in the League then girls may play mixed football until the under 16 age group. Girls who participate within the League must be accompanied by a female adult.

16.2 Age groups to be: - Over five – under 6 (4 v 4) Over sevens – under 8 (4 v 4) Over nine – under 10 (6 v 6) (these age groups will play mini football only)

Over 11 years – under 12 years (Teams must play at least 9 a side dependent on the number of players registered (Change to team numbers as directed by FAW) Over 12 years – under 14 years Over 14 years – under 16 years

16.3 Whilst a boy / girl remain on the roll of a recognised school, priority must at all times be given to school organised activities in accordance with the recommendation of a memorandum of schoolboys / girls and school games. In accordance with a letter received from the FA of Wales, the parent and child have complete freedom of the child’s activities outside school hours.

16.4 A player who is over nine years and under fifteen years before the qualifying date approved by the FA of Wales in any playing season should not play in a team involving players who are more than two years older than himself / herself. A player under the age of sixteen may only play for one club. A player who is eligible to participate in small sided football (under 11) will not be allowed to participate at under 12 level. Any Club found to be in breach of this Rule will be dealt with by the Discipline Committee, who shall impose a minimum fine of £40 upon the offending Club.

16.5 Five rolling substitutes may be played in a game.

17. PLAYERS ELIGIBLE TO PLAY

17.1 Any player of a club (as defined in rule 15) shall be eligible to play provided he / she has not taken part in a league match for another club during the same season, or is not registered for another club. His / her transfer must be obtained from the club with whom he / she is registered.

18. REGISTRATION OF PLAYERS

18.1 A playing member of a club is one who has signed a central registration form before and by 31st March which has been registered with the League’s Hon. Registration Secretary during

the current season, or one who has to such club in the manner outlined by NWCFA, and the receipt of such registration or transfer has been duly received by the club, from the Registration Secretary.

18.2 Any player once a paid up registered member of this League will not have to pay another League registration fee if the team he plays for disbands and he chooses to play for another team / club.

18.3 A player shall sign for one club only. A player signing more than one registration form, or a club knowingly inducing a player to sign, shall be dealt with by the Disciplinary Committee.

18.4 There is no restriction on catchment areas within the League. But consider Club Accreditation Criteria regarding the touting of players outside a clubs locality.

18.5 Current year’s registration forms only may be used costing 25p each.

18.6 Each team must register a minimum of six players or five players in the case of clubs who need to play 7 or 8 a side because of lack of numbers by the 31st August. These players must be registered with the League Registration Secretary by 31st August. Teams failing to do so will be fined a minimum of £10.

18.7 The minimum number of players allowed to be registered by a team with the League at any one time is twelve. Teams participating in mini and under 12 football shall register a minimum of 9 players.

18.8 If a team has less than twelve players or nine in the case of Under 12 Boys or Girls Football registered at the commencement of the season, then / that team’s fixture will be postponed until such time that team has registered the required amount of players as a result of which rule (22.3) will be enforced upon the offending team for each match the team fails to fulfil.

18.9 Players may cancel their registration, but must wait 14 days before they can sign for another club.

18.10 A registration of a player can only be terminated as follows (a) By mutual consent of the club and player. But a player who has his / her registration cancelled cannot sign for another club for 14 days after the date of the cancellation of his / her registration. (b) By transferring from one club to another as per rule. (c) By a decision of the Management Committee.

18.11 When registering a player, it is the responsibility of the Club to check the player’s birth certificate or medical card and thus endorse the registration form that the check has been made before submitting the forms to the Registration Secretary. Any manager not complying with this rule will be fined a maximum of £10.

18.12 A registration slip will be issued by the League in respect of each player registered with the League, upon which will be attached a current passport style photograph of the players concerned (club will be responsible for supplying the photograph to the Registration Secretary). Each player will sign his / her registration slip (Only coloured photographs are allowed)

18.13 Each registration form will include the player’s full name, address, and date of birth, school attended and team to whom registered.

18.14 Club will be responsible for the safe keeping of the slips and will be required to produce his player’s registration slips at the commencement of each match.

18.15 Current registration slips must be provided if requested before the commencement of a match. Failure to provide such slips will render the club to be fined a minimum £35 when called to a Disciplinary hearing. Both managers and match referees must indicate the offence and sign the reverse of both match sheets to inform the Fixture Secretary of the offence.

18.16 A player will also be ineligible to play until he / she has produced and signed his / her registration slip.

18.17 A registration form will not be accepted by the Registration Secretary unless it has been fully completed, signed by a parent, player and manager and accompanied by two up-to- date coloured passport photographs of the players at the commencement of each season.

18.18 Players registered with this junior league, may only register with this league at least seven days before a league fixture and fourteen days before a cup tie.

18.19 Registered players of this junior league, who register or play with any other junior league team, shall have their registration with this league cancelled.

18.20 No team shall register any player who is registered with any other junior football league. If such a player is registered, then that player will be deemed ineligible to play in any cup match or league match organised by this league. A fine of £25 may be imposed on any club found guilty.

18.21 If the player moves residence to an area covered by another Club, he may continue with the Club he registered with at the beginning of the season until the end of the current season. At the beginning of the following season, however, he must register with the Club within his Area of Residence.

19. TRANSFERS

19.1 In the event of a player wishing to change his / her club during the season, the club requiring his / her transfer shall give the club with which he / she is registered seven days notice in writing of their intention.

19.2 Only one approach shall be made by a club to the same player during the current season.

19.3 After seven days the transfer of the player may be completed and any offending club found delaying the transfer will be fined £10 by the Disciplinary Committee.

19.4 Transfer forms can be purchased from the Registration Secretary for £1, and when completed by the player and respective clubs, the form must be forwarded to the Registration Secretary with a further fee of £9.

19.5 The transfer is not complete until the fee has been received by the Registration Secretary.

19.6 All the above is possible provided the procedure as laid out by NWCFA rules on Registration Transfers cancellation is followed, also our rule (18) must be observed.

20. APPROACH OF PLAYERS

20.1 Any Club found guilty of inducing or attempting to induce directly or indirectly a player or players of another League Club to join their Club shall be guilty of misconduct and shall be liable to Expulsion.

21. PLAYING INELIGIBLE PLAYERS

21.1 Any team playing an ineligible player or players will have three points deducted for each league match in which the ineligible player has participated and will be fined £25 per game.

21.2 In the case of Cup matches the offending team will be adjudged to have lost the match.

22. FIXTURES

22.1 All fixtures shall be arranged on a system decided by the Management Committee and shall not clash with the Conference Date of FA of Wales or North Wales Coast Cup Competitions relevant to the League.

22.2 Clubs shall not mutually agree to play a match in lieu of a League Match. If a match is played to a conclusion, then it must be deemed to be a League Match.

22.3 Clubs failing to fulfil a fixture without rendering a satisfactory explanation shall be fined a sum not exceeding £25.00 plus pay reasonable proven out of pocket expenses of the disappointed club. The Disciplinary Committee may deduct three points and may order the match to be played in the case of a league fixture. In the case of a cup fixture the offending club may be deemed to have lost the tie.

22.4 Only the League Fixture Secretary will re-arrange a league or cup match. Clubs will not re-arrange a league or cup match, unless in the case of a league match, the Fixture Secretary has given his / her permission or consent.

22.5 If the abandonment of match is the fault of a team, then the Disciplinary Committee will deal with the Club for Misconduct and if no satisfactory explanation is given for the abandonment, then the Disciplinary Committee may allow the result to stand, fine a club up to £25, and / or order the match to be replayed.

22.6 A match can only be called off, due to bad weather, by a league appointed referee, Local Council (in respect of Council controlled grounds), school officials (in respect of education controlled grounds), or an appointed officer of the League in relation to any ground. This officer must be nominated by the League Chairman or the League Secretary.

22.7 A cancellation form must be sent by both clubs confirming the reason for the postponement and must be sent to the Secretary within three days (Sunday and Bank Holidays excluded). Club failing to send such reports shall be fined £5.00. If there is any outside body involved with the cancellation (e.g. school, Referee, owner of a field) a letter confirming the reason for cancellation must be forwarded also.

22.8 When a club has to cancel a fixture because of ground unavailability a reversal of fixtures must be considered. If the away fixture has been played then the use of a neutral ground must be considered. When fixtures are cancelled due to ground unavailability where senior

teams prevent junior teams from using the pitch on match days the team that relies on the senior pitch should have arrangements for an alternative venue.

22.9 When organising a second date for the fixture plans must be set in place by the home club to play the away fixture in lieu of the home game.

22.10 Cancelling clubs failing to inform the Fixture Secretary of cancellation of the match on the day of the game, or before shall be fined £5.00

22.11 Any club wishing to cancel a fixture for any reason other than those mentioned above can only do so by providing the Fixture Secretary with 2 weeks to notice in writing to this effect.

22.12 This facility to be used for no more than 2 games a season per age group.

22.13 If the club disagrees on match day or times or where venues are restricted. In regard to number of pitches – under 12 should play first on Saturday morning and under 14 afterwards, under 16’s should play on Saturday afternoons.

23. DURATION OF MATCHES

23.1 Duration of Matches shall be two equal halves as listed below, with an interval of not less than 5 minutes between two halves.

Under 6 4 a side 2 x 10 min Under 8 4 a side 2 x 10 min Under 10 6 a side 2 x 20 min Under 12 9 a side 2 x 25 min Under 14 11 a side 2 x 35 min Under 16 11 a side 2 x 40 min

23.2 All Cup Matches to be played and completed on the same day i.e. extra time of 10 mins each way, or 8 min in the case of eight or nine a side and then penalties as per ruling.

24. RESULT OF MATCHES

24.1 Each HOME CLUB must phone result immediately, to the League Fixture Secretary or at the latest before 12 noon the following day. Failure to comply will result in a fine of £5.00.

24.2 Each Club must, on the day of a fixture, exchange match return forms, which must include the full names of players competing, with the opposing side. Completed returns, to include match result, name of Referee and marks attained, and stating which club is sending the form, must be forwarded to the Fixture Secretary within THREE DAYS of the Match excluding Sundays and Bank Holidays. The Referee should also sign the forms. Failure to send such reports correctly filled in will result in the defaulting Club being fined £5.00.

24.3 The number on the player’s shirt must correspond with the number on the form, except for small sided games i.e. under eleven and younger where numbered shirts will not be required

25. REFEREES

25.1 HOME CLUBS are responsible for the APPOINTMENT OF A REFEREE. If possible a duly qualified and registered Referee is to be appointed.

25.2 In the event of a non-qualified referee being appointed and not turning up, then the two clubs to agree amongst themselves as to who will act as Referee, preference being given to any qualified Referee present.

25.3 The person appointed in these circumstances takes over the responsibilities and duties of a Referee and will be considered a servant of the NWCFA before, during and after the match.

25.4 In the Final Ties of the Cups, the Referee (and Assistant Referee if available) will be appointed by the Officers of the League. The Officers also reserve the right to appoint a Referee to any League Match if they deem it necessary.

25.5 In the Final Ties, mementoes will be awarded to match officials in lieu of fees and expenses.

26. GROUNDS

26.1 All Clubs are responsible for finding their own ground and must notify the League Secretary of the location of the ground. The minimum size of the ground must comply with the FA Wales guidelines.

26.2 Nets will be used. All teams of under 14 and younger should use a size 4 football. The Home Club is responsible for NOTIFYING THE REFEREE AND THEIR OPPONENTS of the location of ground and dressing rooms FIVE DAYS PRIOR TO THE MATCH. Football Association of Wales and North Wales Coast FA have priority for any ground used by this League, and directly affiliated leagues to the FA of Wales Ltd.

27. CHAMPION CLUBS

27.1 At the end of the season competitions the top Clubs in each Division of u12, u14 and u16 shall be declared the Champion or Runner-up Club of their Division. Three points having been awarded for each game won and one point for each game drawn.

27.2 Should two or more Clubs be equal on points, then the Clubs shall Play OFF on a Neutral Ground.

27.3 If the score is equal at the end of the required time extra time will be played for 10 mins each way or 8 mins each way for eight or nine a side, then the taking of Penalties (as laid down by the FA of Wales) will decide who shall be declared the Winners.

28. PROTEST – CLAIMS – COMPLAINTS

28.1 All protest, claim and complaints, MUST reach the HON. SECRETARY within THREE DAYS (Sundays and Bank Holidays excluded).

28.2 Three copies of such protest, claims or complaints MUST be sent with a fee of £10.00, which will be treated as a deposit, pending the hearing of the Protest, Claim or Complaint.

28.3 The fee may be forfeited if the Protest, Claim or Complaint is not sustained by the Disciplinary Committee.

28.4 Any Club, Player or Official may appeal to the North Wales Coast FA against any decision taken by the Disciplinary Committee and / or Management Committee.

28.5 Such appeal must be in triplicate, with deposit of the relevant amount, and must reach the Secretary of the North Wales Coast FA by Registered Post or Recorded Delivery. (F.A.W.

Rule 31.4 Notice of Appeal to the Football Association of Wales). The 10 day notice of appeal stated in FAW Rule 31.4 applies as follows:

1) If the Plaintiff / Defendant was present at the Appeals / Commission of a Management Committee of an Area Association or Directly Affiliated League, and was informed of the committee’s decision at that hearing, then the 10 day notice of appeal will commence as and from the day following the date of that hearing. The Plaintiff / defendant must be advised verbally at their hearing of their right of appeal to The Football Association of Wales under FAW Rule 31.4.

2) If the Plaintiff / Defendant was not present at the Appeals / Commission of a Management Committee of an Area Association or Directly Affiliated League, or was present but not informed of the decision at that hearing, then the 10 day notice of appeal will commence as and from the day following the date such decision was mailed to them in writing. It will be assumed that the date of the letter advising of the decision will be the date of posting, unless proven otherwise. Such letter must also advise the Plaintiff / Defendant of their right of appeal to The Football Association of Wales under Rule 31.4.

28.6 Any League Officer aware of any discrepancy by a club, team player or any official of a club or team must report the matter to the Management Committee.

29. FINES

29.1 All fines must be paid within fourteen days from the date recorded on the correspondence from the League Secretary, unless an appeal has been lodged with the NWCFA in which case the League Secretary must be informed.

29.2 Clubs failing to pay fines within fourteen days may receive an additional fine of £10.00.

29.3 In relation to Cup Matches, the team involved in the non-payment of fines will be expelled from the Cup Competition if the cup match is one of the matches that will have to be postponed due to the non-payment of the fine (unless rule 29.1 applies).

30. CLUB COLOURS

30.1 Each club in the league shall register its colours with the League Secretary each season and this to include each team within the club if their colours are to vary.

30.2 In the event of two teams having the same or similar colours, then the HOME club must change.

30.3 Once a team has registered its colours, it must keep those colours for the whole season.

30.4 A team may change its colour due to unforeseen circumstances but permission must be sought from the League Secretary.

30.5 Football outfit (such as shirt, socks, shorts) and any other equipment which is the property of the League will not be used by League clubs for their own use, or hired / lent out to any outside body.

30.6 Only under exceptional circumstances may permission be given for the use of such outfits and / or equipment by league teams and this may only be given by the League Chairman.

30.7 Any club / officer failing to abide by this rule may be fined up to £25.00.

30.8 The Llyn ac Eifionydd JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE colours for representative sides will be BLUE AND WHITE. (U9, U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, U16 and U17)

31. MISCONDUCT ON THE FIELD OF PLAY

31.1 Players, officials, referees and spectators reported for misconduct on the field of play will be dealt with by the North Wales Coast FA.

31.2 Any team found guilty of serious breach of rules will be expelled from the league by order of the Management Committee. The defaulting club has the right to defend the case.

31.3 All league teams must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Clubs failing to carry out this rule may be subject to a fine not exceeding £10.00.

31.4 The League Management Committee will have the right to cancel a player’s registration with the League if Serious Misconduct is proved against such a player.

32. GUARANTEE OF SAFE CUSTODY OF LEAGUE TROPHIES

32.1 A guarantee of the safe custody of any cup won by a club shall be given by the club winning the same. Such guarantee shall be in office at the same time the cup was won.

32.2 The league shall see that suitable insurance is obtained to cover the loss or damage to league trophies.

32.3 The league may charge the cost of the insurance to the winning club.

33. CHAMPIONSHIP MEDALS

33.1 The winning teams and runners up will be presented with mementoes if the league funds permit. The league may provide 16 mementoes (and 13 mementoes for 7 or 8 a side) to winners and runners-up. Teams requiring additional mementoes will be required to purchase and supply same.

34. PLAYER OF THE YEAR

34.1 The league shall also run a league player of the year award for all leagues and a trophy will be awarded to the winners.

35. PLAYERS SELECTED TO PLAY REPRESENTATIVE MATCHES

35.1 Any player selected to play in any match organised by the league, failing or refusing to play without sufficient reason, shall be guilty of misconduct and be dealt with by the Disciplinary Committee.

35.2 Any club which is found to have encouraged or instigated such conduct on the part of the player shall also be deemed guilty of misconduct and be dealt with by the Disciplinary Committee.

35.3 Any team who has TWO or more players selected for any League Representative Match or organised school activity, shall have the right to cancel their match for that day (EXCEPT A CUP FINAL).

35.4 Playing for a centre of excellence or regional squad do not constitute a representative match.

36. TRUSTEES

36.1 The Chairman and Secretary of the League shall be for all intents and purposes, the legal holders of the cups and any other property in trust for the league.

PART 2

1. CUP RULES These rules shall apply to all cup competitions organised by the league and the general league rules shall also apply unless otherwise stated.

2. ENTRY Clubs must enter all the cup competitions organised by the league.

3. ADMINISTRATION The Management Committee shall have the entire control of the competitions.

4. LAWS The matches shall be played under the rules of the FA of Wales and in accordance with the laws of the game.

5. QUALIFICATION OF PLAYERS

5.1 All players must be registered members of the club they wish to play for and they must have been registered 14 days prior to the conference date of the match.

5.2 The members of each team may be changed during the series of matches but no player shall play for more than one competing club in the same season.

5.3 In the case of postponed, abandoned matches, only those players eligible on the original date of the fixture shall be eligible to play.

5.4 Postponed and abandoned matches must be replayed on the date given by the League Fixture Secretary.

6. PROTESTS

6.1 Any objection to the qualification of the player, must reach the Secretary of the League (in triplicate) within three days (Sunday and Bank Holidays not included) after the conclusion of the game in which the offending player objected to has played, and with a deposit of £10.00.

6.2 Such deposit may be forfeited if the protest is not sustained.

7. INELIGIBLE PLAYER If any player is found ineligible, then the club playing him / her shall be adjudged to have lost the match. The club will also be fined £25.00.

8. VENUE OF TIES

8.1 The clubs shall be drawn in pairs and the first club so drawn shall have the choice of ground.

8.2 Byes shall be drawn at the discretion of the Management Committee.

8.3 Draws for cup competitions will take place at the League Management Committee meeting. These will take place after each round.

8.4 If the scores are level at the end of the scheduled playing time, then extra time must be played as follows :-

Under 12’s – 10 minutes each way or 8 mins each way for eight or nine a side Under 14’s – 10 minutes each way Under 16’s – 10 minutes each way

8.5 If the score remains level at the end of extra time, then the winners will be decided upon by the taking of penalties as laid down by the FA of Wales Rules.

8.6 The Management Committee may alter cup competitions in order that they may be played on a two leg basis with the exception of final ties, which will remain on a one match basis.

8.7 Home team manager to telephone the result of matches to the Fixture Secretary NOT LATER THAN NOON OF THE DAY FOLLOWING THE TIE. (Fine £2.00 see rule 24) both teams to submit match report forms – fine for non compliance Fine £5.

9. FULFILMENT OF TIES

9.1 Any club failing to play on the appointed date of the match, or leaving the ground before the completion of the match shall be dealt with by the Disciplinary Committee for misconduct.

9.2 If the offending club cannot render a satisfactory explanation, they shall be adjudged to have lost the match, and will be liable to a fine not exceeding £25.00 and made to pay reasonable proven expenses (if incurred) to the innocent club.

9.3 Only when a team has TWO or more players involved in school activities may a team be allowed to postpone a cup match, with the permission of the Fixture Secretary (EXCEPT A CUP FINAL). A letter from the organising body should be forwarded to the Fixture Secretary within three days (Sunday and Bank Holidays excluded) as proof.

9.4 If a cup match is postponed on it’s due conference date then that match will take place the following week and replace any free date given or replace any arranged league fixture as agreed by the Fixture Secretary. A cup fixture takes priority over any league fixture.

10. SEMI-FINAL AND FINAL TIES

All Finals will normally be played at neutral venues, as arranged by the Management Committee, who shall also take responsibility so as to ensure that the game is controlled by a NWCFA approved Referee but venues may be varied subject to the consent of both clubs concerned. Rule 9.3 will not apply in the case of Finals. Semi-Finals will be played at the home ground of the team being drawn ‘out of hat’ first; they will also be responsible for arranging for the referee. In the event of a drawn game at the end of normal time, then extra time will be played; if still drawn, then the game will be decided on penalties, as laid down by the Rules of the FAW.

11. MEMENTOES

The Management Committee shall present suitable mementoes to players on completion of final ties if league funds permit. The Management Committee shall provide 16 mementoes for winners and runners up or 13 for teams playing 7/8 ‘a’ side. Teams requiring extra medals will have to purchase and supply same.

12. Where a neutral venue is used for the purpose of the Final then the hosting Club will be entitled to claim £10 from the League towards any cost they may have incurred. Such claims for reimbursement must be properly supported by an invoice from the person / body or organisation levying the charge upon the Club in the First Instance.

APPENDIX A

CODE OF PRACTICE FOR DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE

1. TITLE, OBJECT AND FUNCTION OF COMMITTEE

The sub-committee shall be known as the “Disciplinary Committee”. The sub-committee will function in accordance with the Constitutional Rules of the LLYN AC EIFIONYDD JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE. The object of the Disciplinary Committee is to bring uniformity and consistency, when dealing with claims, complaints and protests.

2. FORMATION OF THE DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE

THE DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE WILL COMPRISE OF NEUTRAL MEMBERS AND THE LEAGUE SECRETARY WILL CONVENE THE MEETING AND RECORD MINUTES ONLY, THE DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE’S DECISION WILL BE FINAL, SUBJECT TO APPEAL TO THE NORTH WALES COAST FA.

3. HEARINGS, QUORUM AND VOTING

At least three members of the committee have to be in attendance in order to form a quorum. The Chairman of the hearing will have casting vote only. The League Chairman has the authority to call an emergency hearing upon the request of the discipline committee. The emergency hearing can take place at any time, but discretion should be used and three days notice of the hearing should be given to any club involved. This can be done either by telephone or by letter (if delivered by hand). The time and venue of such emergency hearings will invariably differ from normal hearings.

4. RECORDING OF HEARINGS

A discipline book will be kept by the League Secretary, the entries of which will include the date of hearing, the team / club involved and the nature of the case. Also recorded in this book, will be the result in each case. Club managers will be allowed access to examine entries at monthly meetings under the supervision of the League Secretary.

5. FINES

All fines imposed upon clubs will be paid to the League Secretary within fourteen days of the hearing, in accordance with rule 29 of the constitutional rules. On receiving the fines the Secretary will forward a receipt to the club involved.

6. CLAIMS, PROTESTS AND COMPLAINTS

In accordance with rule 28, all protests, claims and complaints must reach the League Secretary within three days (Sunday and Bank Holidays not included). Three copies of such protest, claim or complaint, must be sent, with a fee of £10, which will be treated as a deposit pending the hearing of the protest, claim or complaint. If the claim is not substantiated then the fee is forfeited.

7. PLAYERS

The discipline of players for misconduct cannot be dealt with by the Disciplinary Committee. Such complaints will be subject to North Wales Coast Football Association Disciplinary Committee.

8. APPEALS

Appeals against the decision of the Disciplinary Committee will not be heard at a further Disciplinary hearing. All appeals will be made to the North Wales Coast Football Association, in accordance with rule 28.

9. CODE OF PRACTICE

9.1 Clubs involved in a disciplinary matter will be informed 7 DAYS before the committee sits.

9.2 Clubs will be informed by letter and will be given the option to either send a representative to the meeting or state their case by letter.

9.3 Telephone messages to committee members will not be acceptable.

9.4 Letters will be delivered by hand where possible, this to avoid clubs making representation saying that they have not received them.

9.5 If a club does not send a representative to a hearing or inform the league by letter of their intention to attend a hearing, then the case against the club will be dealt with in their absence.

9.6 Each club will be allowed to send one representative to the hearing, in order to make representations on behalf of the club.

9.7 Each case brought before the committee will be dealt with on an individual basis.

9.8 Clubs involved in Disciplinary matters will be informed of the result of the hearing by the League Secretary. This will be done by letter. On completion of each hearing, the Secretary will announce the result of the committee’s decision at the League Management Committee meeting.

9.9 The scales of fines and / or deduction of points will be decided upon by the Disciplinary Committee and discretion will be used by this sub-committee at all times.

9.10 Any member of the Disciplinary Committee, who has any involvement with any team / club who are subject to a disciplinary case being brought before the committee, then that member will step down from the committee whilst the case is in progress, and will not take part in the discussion and result of that particular case. It is recommended that the member concerned leave the room whilst the case is being heard and dealt with.

APPENDIX B -- POLICIES

1. A Football Development Officer should be elected at the AGM. The Functions to include the co-ordination of activities between Clubs, Managers, Parents, Players, the League, the Development Centre and the Gwynedd Development Officer. The officer would also co- ordinate coaching the development centre running in tandem with league team coaching.

2. The League Committee and / or the new Development Officer will elect managers for all age groups as necessary by the October meeting so that league representative sides may participate in tournaments commencing in October.

APPENDIX C -- NWCFA CODE OF CONDUCT

REPORTING OF OFFENCES BY MATCH OFFICIALS

 The child’s welfare is paramount

 All children whatever their age, culture, disability, gender, language, racial origin, religious belief, and/or sexual identity have the right to protection from abuse.

 Anyone under the age of 18 years should be considered as a child for the purpose of this policy.

 This Code of Conduct is intended to safeguard not only the children but also the adults who look after, manage and coach the children.

GOOD PRACTICE

 Always be publicly open when working with children. Avoid situations where an adult and the individual player are left completely unobserved by others.

 Ensure when administering first aid to a casualty’s intimate parts that there is a chaperon present.

 Where possible parents should take on the responsibility for their children in the changing rooms. Where children have to be supervised in the changing rooms always ensure that mangers / coaches work in pairs and that gender is appropriate. Encourage an open environment – no secrets.

 Where there are mixed teams playing away from home they should always be accompanied by a male/female adult.

 As a general rule it does not make sense for managers / coaches to spend excessive amounts of time alone with children away from others.

 As a general rule it does not make sense to take children alone in a car on journeys, however short.

 As a general rule it does not make sense for managers / coaches to take children to their home where they will be alone with the manager / coach.

ADULTS SHOULD NEVER:

 Engage in rough or physical or sexually provocative games including, horseplay

 Share a room with a child

 Permit or engage in any form of inappropriate touching.

 Make sexually suggestive comments to a child, even for fun.

 Allow allegations made by a child to go unchallenged, unrecorded, or not acted upon.

 Do things for a child of a personal nature that they can do for themselves. However, it may be necessary for a volunteer to do things of a personal nature for children, particularly if they are very young or disabled. Such tasks should only be carried out with the full understanding and consent of the parent / carer. There is a need to be responsive to a child’s reactions. If the child is fully dependant then the adult should explain what they are doing and give choices where possible. If during a care situation a child is accidentally hurt, the child seems distressed in any manner, appears to be sexually aroused by the actions, or misunderstands or misinterprets something, the adult should report such incident as soon as possible to another colleague or club official and make a brief written note of the accidents. Parent / carer should be informed as soon as practicable.

COACHES CODE OF CONDUCT:

 Be responsible in your demands on children’s time, energy and enthusiasm.

 Children play for fun and enjoyment and winning is only part of their motivation.

 NEVER ridicule or shout at the children for making mistakes or losing a match.

 NEVER shout at or abuse match officials.

 Actively discourage any shouting from the sidelines, apart from general encouragement.

 Teach players that the rules of the game are mutual agreements which no one should break.

 Develop respect for the ability of opponents, as well as the judgement of officials and opposing coaches.

 Coaches must place the safety and well-being of the performer above the development of performance.

 Respect for the rules of the game.

 Respect for officials and their decisions.

 Respect for opponents.

 Responsible behaviour.

 An emphasis on participation and doing one’s best without a ‘win at all costs’ attitude.

 An emphasis on enjoyment and fun.

 All mangers/coaches and any persons involved with children/vulnerable adults must:

1. Hold a valid FAW welfare card

2. Have the welfare card with them at all times

3. Show their welfare card when requested

PLAYERS CODE OF CONDUCT:

 Play by the rules.

 Never argue with match officials.

 Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials or other players, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent is not acceptable or permitted.

 Work equally hard for yourself and for your team. Your team’s performance will benefit and so will you.

 Be a good sport. Applaud all good play whether they are your team, or your opponents.

 Treat all players as you would like to be treated yourself. Do not interfere with, bully, or take unfair advantage of another player.

 Co-operate with your manager/coach, team-mates and opponents. Without them there would be no football match.

PARENTS CODE OF CONDUCT:

 Teach children that an honest effort is as important as victory, so that the result of the game is accepted without undue disappointment.

 Encourage children to always participate according to the rules.

 Never ridicule or shout at a child for making a mistake or losing a game.

 Remember that children learn best from example. Applaud all good play.

 Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from the game of football.

SPECTATORS CODE OF CONDUCT:

 Children play organised football for fun. They are not playing for the entertainment of spectators only, nor are they miniature professionals.  Applaud good performances and the efforts from each team. Congratulate all players on their performance regardless of the match result.

 Respect the Official’s decisions.

 Never ridicule or shout at a child for making a mistake during the game. Positive comments motivate.

 Condemn the use of violence in any form, be it by spectators, coaches, officials or players.

 Show respect for your team’s opponents. Without them there would be no game.

 Encourage players to follow the rules and the referee’s decision.

 Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour by not using foul language, harassing players, coaches or officials.

APPENDIX D

Before permission is granted to allow photographs of children to be taken written permission must be given by those children’s parents / guardians. This permission is given only to bona fide photographers. Each club is to be responsible for securing that permission.

Written and approved July 2007.

Reviewed and amended (age groups only) August 2015 by appointed league Chairman Mr Darren Vaughan (Bro Dysynni) and Fixture Secretary Mr Colin Dukes (Penrhyndeudraeth JFC).

Note

Age groups changed from U7, U9, U11 to U8 , U10 and U12(to include year 6 and 7 age groups) prior to season 2014/15 as ratified by the league committee and member clubs.