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to top| Item | Fine |
| A Caution | £5.00 |
| A Sending-Off | £10.00 |
| Home Team doesn't provide First Aid Kit & Bucket | £5.00 |
| Non-arrival of team at a fixture with less than 48hrs notice | £5.00 |
| Late arrival of team on Matchday | £5.00 |
It is hoped that very few fines will be levied.
However, if this is not the case and continued disrespect is being shown to the League Council and other teams, further sanctions will be imposed.
All fines received will be sent to the SMCCFL treasurer and paid into the SMCCFL bank account. The money will be used for the betterment of the league,
end of season awards event, trophies, etc.
Note: Now that the SMCCFL is sanctioned by the Cheshire FA and all teams are affiliated to their county FA, referees may choose to report Cautions and Sending-offs to the FA. If so, fines will be payable to the FA.
League rules Season 2006 - 2007
NOTE: These rules are in addition to and complement the SMCCFL Standard COde of Rules which are registered with the Cheshire FA. Both set of rules apply.
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- This combination of football teams shall be designated the SOUTH MANCHESTER & CHESHIRE CHRISTIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE
- The league will be administered by the League Council, which will consist of the Secretary and Treasurer and team managers from each of the teams participating in the league.
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- Membership shall be restricted to clubs who are associated with or represent a church/fellowship or other Christian organisation.
- Two or more church/fellowship or other Christian organisations may amalgamate to form a team, at the League Council's discretion.
- It is the intention of the League that it will exist as a Christian League. However this refers to the standard of behaviour on and off the pitch and should not restrict teams from using players of any belief whom are associated with or represent the team.
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- The number of teams to be entered for the season shall be determined at the Annual General Meeting in July.
- Applications to join the league by new clubs will be considered at the Annual General Meeting. The deadline for new teams is 31st July.
- All new teams must fully comply with all conditions and rules of the league and may be interviewed before a final decision is made.
- Fees for membership of the League will be agreed at the Annual General Meeting and will be paid to the League Treasurer as soon as possible after the Annual General Meeting and BEFORE THE START OF THE SEASON. (This season's League fee will be £25).
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- The HOME TEAM must provide the following at all matches:
- A suitable pitch
- A Referee suitably dressed and equipped
- A first aid kit as in accordance with League requirements
- A match ball, properly inflated and in accordance with specifications set out in Law Two of the Laws of Association Football
- Goal Nets and corner flags.
- Ideally the following should also apply: (These will not
be compulsory but may be introduced by agreement of the committee
at a later date.)
- Changing Facilities should be provided.
- The referee should be FA registered.
- A linesman from each team should be provided.
- Linesman's flags should be provided.
- The HOME TEAM must provide the following at all matches:
"Every effort must be made to play the fixture on the initial date set at the beginning of the season"
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- Fixtures for the season will be arranged
by the League Secretary after consultation with all clubs,
regarding dates they are unavailable during the season. An
official league fixture list will be sent to all clubs prior to
start of the season.
Upon receipt of this list, NO CHANGES TO FIXTURES WILL BE MADE AFTER 31st AUGUST WITHOUT MUTUAL AGREEMENT OF THE LEAGUE SECRETARY, CHAIRMAN AND THE TWO TEAMS INVOVLED.
ANY CHANGES TO THE OFFICIAL LEAGUE FIXTURES DATES MUST BE DONE WITHIN THE APPROPRIATE WINDOW DECIDED BY THE LEAGUE SECRETARY. (End of August 2006).
- Should a team be unable to fulfil a fixture, their opponents
MUST be notified at least 14 days prior to the fixture. Providing
this notice is given then the game may be re-arranged BY MUTUAL
AGREEMENT OF THE TWO TEAMS INVOVLED.
In cases where this notice is not given or an unsatisfactory reason for the late postponement is given, the match may be forfeited to the opposition.
To claim a forfeiture of a match, a claim must be made to the League Secretary within 7 days of the match date or the claim will be lost. Any match forfeited will result in a 2-0 win being declared in favour of the opposition.
- Where the away team has been unable to fulfil a fixture and
has given less than 14 days' notice, the home team may claim FULL
reimbursement for costs of an unused pitch from the OPPOSITION.
(Both clubs may settle this problem between themselves. The League will only act where there is a dispute between the clubs) - The home team must contact the away team at least 7 clear days in advance of fixture to arrange location. In the event of possible colour clash the away team will change strip.
- All fixtures must be played between the 01.09.06 and the 19.05.07
- If a match is unplayable before the end of the season (see fixtures) with neither team being in default (i.e. weather conditions/unplayable pitches) the match will be deemed a 0-0 draw.
- ANY FIXTURE THAT IS EITHER POSTPONED, RE-ARRANGED OR FORFEITED, THE HOME TEAM MUST NOTIFY THE LEAGUE SECRETARY IMMEDIATELY.
- Match cost should be shared for each game i.e. referee and pitch costs should be split 50-50 for each game
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- All matches will be played in accordance with the Laws of Association Football and all clubs are recommended to obtain an up to date copy of these laws
- All games will be of two 45 minute halves (There will be no such thing as a "doubleheader"!)
- The following will be awarded for each match:
WIN = 3 points, DRAW= 1 point
FORFEIT= 2-0 Win
UNPLAYED= 0-0 draw
- If at the end of the season two or more teams are level on points, the final positions will be determined on goal difference and then goals scored.
- For season 2006-2007 the League will have ONE Division and the teams will play each other once. There will be no split into as in previous seasons.
- The home manager must complete a match report card and e-mail the completed form to the league secretary, chairman and website manager in a timely manner (no longer than 1 week since date game was played.) The match report must be agreed with the away team manager, either at the end of the game or by copy of the email.
8. Each team shall be allowed unlimited substitutions in any one game. A substitute may replace a player at any time during a match and for any reason. Once substituted, that player may take a further active part in the game as part of a later substitution. A substitute must state his name to the referee prior to the kick off and must not enter the field of play until invited to do so by the referee.
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- It is the responsibility of the HOME team to provide a REFEREE for each match. He should be suitably dressed and equipped and preferably QUALIFIED for the job. Preferably he should be independent and FA registered.
- He mat be asked for comments by the HOME club on the match. These comments, if any, and the match result, must be e-mailed by the home manager to the chairman, secretary and web manager within 3 days of the match being played. THIS IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE HOME CLUB - NOT THE REFEREE!
- The HOME team shall reimburse the REFEREE for expenses; the League suggests a fee of £15
- Should the appointed REFEREE fail to arrive, the Captains shall mutually agree upon a match official. (for example a player from onr of the teams or a spectator) Once agreed upon, he shall assume the full powers of the REFEREE and his decision shall be final.
- The REFEREE has the power to caution a player or send him off, both in and off the field of play, in accordance with the Laws of Association Football
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- Each team must provide an adaquate 'club linesman' for each match, both home and away. The scope of the linesman's role will be agreed with the referee, but it will usually only be indicate ins/outs/throw-ins to the referee.
- The linesman may be the substitute but a player being substituted must take over the role of linesman except in exceptional circumstances
- The match can proceed without Linesmen, only by mutual agreement by the team
managers and referee
(The REFEREE has the right to require the team to provide an ADEQUATE linesman under all circumstances even if that means the club removing a player from the field of play in order to run the line. REFEREE to decide if ADEQUATE OR NOT!)
N.B. IF TEAM MANAGER IS NOT HAPPY WITH THE ARRANGEMENTS OR FACILITIES PROVIDED HE MUST STATE SO PRIOR TO THE GAME COMMENCING AND NOT AT ITS END. IF NO SOLUTION CAN BE FOUND TO RESOLVE THE DISCREPENCY THE GAME CAN EITHER BE STOPPED, OR PLAYED, WITH THE MATTER BEING RAISED WITH THE LEAGUE COMMITTEE.
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- Any player cautioned or sent off shall be dealt with by the
League Council
- Any player cautioned will be fined £5.00
- Any player cautioned twice in a season will receive a one match suspension as well as being fined
- Any player cautioned more than twice in a season will be dealt with as the League Council sees fit
- Any player sent off will be fined £10.00 and receive a one match suspension
- Any player sent off more than once in a season, will be dealt with as the League Council sees fit
- Payment of these fines shall be made to the League Treasurer BY THE CLUB within 14 days of notification.
- A one match suspension refers to the match 14 days after the second caution or sending off occurred, or if no match is played on that date, the next match
- It is the responsibility of the team manager to inform the
Referee of the name of any player serving a match ban. The manager must record these details and e-mail the league secretary.
NOTE: Now that SMCCFL is sanctioned by the Cheshire FA and all teams are affiliated to their county FA, referees may choose to report Cautions and Sending-off to the FA. If so, fines will be payable to the FA and the FA will inform club managers of suspensions.
NO SUSPENSION WILL BE CONSIDERED AS HAVING BEEN SERVED UNLESS IT IS REPORTED TO THE LEAGUE SECRETARY
- In exceptional circumstances a player may appeal against a caution
or sending off.This MUST be done within 14 days of the match date
and WILL be in writing to the League secretary. Any appeal should
contain the actual player's version of events, the club's views
and the grounds for the appeal.
It is the individual club manger's responsibility to ensure these codes of discipline are adhered to
12. All clubs are reminded that they not only represent the Church/Fellowship/Christian
Organisation to which the are attached, but also the good name of
the SOUTH MANCHESTER & CHESHIRE CHRISTIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE.
PLEASE BRING BOTH THESE POINTS TO THE ATTENTION OF ALL PLAYERS AND
SPECTATORS AND MAKE SURE YOUR BEHAVIOUR BOTH ON AND OFF THE PITCH
REMAINS AT THE HIGH STANDARDS WE HAVE SET FOR OURSELVES.
13. Any matters not catered for in the League Rules shall be decided by reference to the Laws of Association Football and/or at the discretion of the League Council.
All decisions with regard to League Rules, Scores, League Tables, Discipline and Appeals will be considered by the League Council whose decisions will be final and binding on all league teams.
15. Any club found to be in contravention of any League Rules will be dealt with by the League Council as they see fit.
16. All trophies presented by the SMCCFL remain the property of the league at all times.
17. Match Late Arrivals. If seven players are present at the agreed match kick-off time teams have the right to insist that the game kicks-off. If seven players are not present within 45 minutes of the agreed match kick-off time then the team with players present has the right to claim the points. Both teams will be required to state their cases and the League Council will decide.
18. The league takes no responsibility for the insurance cover of teams or players in the teams. This is the responsibility of the individual teams and players.
ALL CLUBS AND PLAYERS ARE BOUND BY ALL LEAGUE RULES
THESE RULES APE COMPILED IN ORDER TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT SYSTEM IN ORDER TO RUN THE LEAGUE.
PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE FULLY AWARE OF ALL THE RULES. IGNORANCE OF THEM WILL BE NO EXCUSE.