1 2 STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE Incorporating the Staffordshire County League (Founded in 1900) & the Midland League (Founded 1984) MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE PRESIDENT J.T. Phillips VICE PRESIDENTS M. Stokes Tel: 01543 878075 E-mail: [email protected] A Harrison Mobile 07789 632145 E-mail [email protected] CHAIRMAN R. Crawford 07761 514909(M) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: @scslchair VICE CHAIRMAN M. Stokes Tel: 01543 878075 E-mail: [email protected] LEAGUE SECRETARY C. Jackson E-mail: [email protected] 07761 514912(SecretarY ) 07763171456(M) TREASURER R. Bestwick Tel: 07967193546(M) Email: [email protected] REFEREE APPOINTMENTS SECRETARY R. Barlow Tel; 01782 513926, 07792412182 (M) E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] 3 FIXTURES TEAM R.Crawford R Bestwick D.Bilbie RESULTS SECRETARY D. Bilbie Mobile 07514786146 E-mail: [email protected] I.T. SUPPORT & DEVELOPMENT R. Bestwick, Tel: 07967193546(M) E mail: [email protected] DISCIPLINE SECRETARY S Matthews Tel ; 07761 514921 E-mail : [email protected] GROUNDS SECRETARY M. Sutton Tel: 07733098929(M) E-mail: [email protected] ELECTED OFFICERS & CLUB REPRESENTATIVES J.H. Powner J.Hilditch C.Humphries J.Greenwood J.Nealon WELFARE OFFICER & CLUB REPRESENTATIVE Mrs G Salt Tel: 07761 514919 E-mail: [email protected] LIFE MEMBER P. Savage M. Stokes 4 DISCIPLINE COMMITTEE S. Matthews P. Savage R. Crawford R. Barlow J.T. Phillips J.H. Powner M Stokes GROUNDS COMMITTEE M. Sutton J.T. Phillips M. Stokes P. Savage D. Vickers J. Cotton DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE FINANCE SUB R. Bestwick J.H. Powner M. Stokes STAFFS F.A REPRESENTATIVE M.Stokes The Chairman and Vice Chairman are ex officio members of all Sub Committees and together with the Vice Chairman form the Leagues’ Emergency Committee. 5 MEETINGS FOR SEASON 2021/22 The following meetings have been scheduled: General League Meetings Monday 2 nd August 2021 The above meetings to commence at 7.00pm Management Meetings at 7.00pm Monday 6th September 2021 Tuesday 28th October 2021 Tuesday 18th January 2021 Tuesday 5th April 2022 Tuesday 10th May 2022 All the above meetings to commence at 7.00pm and venues to be announced nearer the time of meeting Annual General Meeting Tuesday 7th June 2022 commencing at 7.30pm The above meetings to commence at 7.30pm 6 NOTES FOR GUIDANCE OF CLUB SECRETARIES. League Rules and Handbook: This League is governed by Rules made by the Football Association and sanctioned by Staffordshire Football Association Limited. Please read them and accustom yourselves to them paying particular attention to: Registrations, Match Report Forms and the Marking of Referees: Note that the registration form, if not completed in full, will render the registration form void. Also remember to include the registration numbers for each player taking part in matches when completing relevant reports. Note that on match report forms all substitutes must be named and indicated if they took part in the game. To complete the Referee’s Marking form, look at Appendix D “Marks for Referee” .. Please complete correctly and in full. Forms not submitted correctly or late will result in a fine (see Appendix B) Transfers: Do not forget the procedures for transfers, ensure the following are enclosed in your application: a) A completed transfer form via the Whole Game System/Full Time b) A signed registration form via the Whole Game System/Full Time c) The appropriate transfer fee. d) The above must be completed on WGS and then approved by the league The above must be with the Registration Secretary not less than 24 hours before a transfer can be deemed registered. Fixtures: Please remember to advise the Fixture Secretary of ground availability especially clubs that have shared grounds with either cricket or another club. If your team has a senior team in a higher level please advise of their fixture program for the forthcoming season. It is essential that Club Secretaries apply Rule 20C Match Results: It is important that all the relevant information is ready to give when telephoning in 7 match results. Please note and follow Rule 21B for reporting results and Rule 21C for reporting postponements. NOTES FOR THE GUIDANCE OF MATCH OFFICIALS. League Rules and Handbook: This League is governed by Rules made by the Football Association and sanctioned by Staffordshire Football Association Limited. Please read them and accustom yourselves to them paying particular attention to: Fixture acknowledgement: Form situated on the S.C.S.L. Web Site Ensure that you advise, using the appropriate acknowledgement form, for all league and cup fixtures including the Leek Cup, Ray Barlow as soon as you receive your monthly fixture list. To Ray include “open” and “closed” dates for the set of fixtures received together with your availability for the following month. The completion of this acknowledgement form greatly assists Ray when appointing for a following months fixtures. Failure to complete and forward a monthly acknowledgement form will prejudice your future appointments. Also acknowledge Clubs when they advise you of the fixture and location. See League Rule 20C & appendix “F” Standard Orders relating to Referees and Assistants, order no 1. Match Reporting : Form situated on the S.C.S.L.Web Site Complete in full your match, respect and discipline report forms on SCSL Website within 24 hours of game as the form requests. Study the League Rules and include all club misdemeanors on your report. Paying particular attention to correct colours, numbering, Late kick off or incorrect football used, late or none notification of match, Team short- handed at kick off, Late team sheets, and any deficiencies of the standard code of facilities. Use the report form to advise on all these points, if you fail to then you are not only failing yourselves and the League but also your colleagues who follow you to that particular venue, rest assured the Management Committee will take action. Cup Competitions : Understand the various Cup Competition Rules and be mindful of the correct kick off times. See appendix “C”. Referee’s Marking Procedure: Be aware of the notes for guidance to Club Secretaries on the marking of Referees. See Appendix D “Marks for referees”. 8 If you have any doubt don’t be afraid to contact the Referee Appointments Secretary Ray Barlow. Staffordshire County Senior League. Code of Conduct. Football is the National Game. All those involved with the game at every level whether as a player, match official, coach, administrator, or a member of the League’s Management Committee have a responsibility, above and beyond compliance with the law, to act according to the highest standards of integrity, and to ensure that the reputation of the game is, and remains, high. This code applies to all those involved in football within the Staffordshire County Senior League (S.C.S.L.). Community: Football, at our level, is a vital part of the community. Football will take into account community feeling when making decisions. Equality: S.C.S.L. will not tolerate discrimination of any form and will promote measures to prevent it, in whatever form, from being expressed. Participants: S.C.S.L recognises the sense of ownership felt by everyone who participate at our level of the game. This includes those who play, those who coach or help in any way, and those who officiate, as well as administrators and supporters. Propriety: S.C.S.L acknowledges that public confidence demands the highest standards of financial and administrative behaviour within the game, and will not tolerate corruption or improper practices. Trust and Respect: S.C.S.L will uphold a relationship of trust and respect between all involved in the game, whether they are individuals, clubs, or other organisations. Violence: S.C.S.L will not tolerate violence of any nature by anyone involved in the game. Fairness: S.C.S.L is committed to fairness in its dealings with all involved in the game. 9 Integrity and Fair Play: S.C.S.L is committed to the principle of playing to win consistent with Fair Play. Code of Conduct for Players: Players are the most important people in the game. Playing for the team, and for the team to win, is the most fundamental part of the game. But not winning at any cost - Fair Play and respect for all others in the game is fundamentally important. Obligations towards the game. A player should: 1. Make every effort to develop their own sporting abilities, in terms of skill, technique, tactics and stamina. 2. Give maximum effort and strive for the best possible performance during a game, even if his team is in a position where the desired result has already been achieved. 3. Set a positive example for others. 4. Avoid all forms of gamesmanship, and time wasting. 5. Always have regard to the best interests of the game. 6. Not use inappropriate language. Obligations towards one’s own team: A player should: 1. Make every effort consistent with Fair Play and the Laws of the Game to help his own team win. 2. Resist any influence which might, or might be seen to, bring into question his commitment to the team winning. Respect of the Laws of the Game and S.C.S.L Competition Rules: A player should: 1. Know and abide by the Laws, rules and spirit of the game and the S.C.S.L Competition Rules. 2. Accept success and failure, victory and defeat, equally. 3. Resist any temptation to take banned substances or use banned techniques. Respect towards Opponents: A player should: 1. Treat opponents with due respect at all times, irrespective of the result of the game.