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Serving the Community Through the power of Sport
SKELMERSDALE JUNIOR
FOOTBALL LEAGUE
LEAGUE RULES
2020 – 2021 SEASON
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SKELMERSDALE JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE RULES SEASON 2018 - 2019
CONTENTS
PAGES RULES TITLE
4 INTROUDUCTION STANDARD RULES FOR YOUTH COMPETITIONS
5-7 1 MOMENTCLATURE & CONSTITUTION
8 - 10 2 ENTRY FEE, SUBSCRIPTIONS & DEPOSIT
11 - 12 3&4 OFFICERS
MANGEMENT, NOMINATION & ELECTION
13 - 15 5 POWERS OF MANAGEMENT
16 - 17 6 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS
18 - 19 7 AGREEMENT TO BE SIGNED
20 – 25 8 QUALIFICATION OF PLAYERS
26 – 27 9 CLUB COLOURS & CLUB NAME
28 – 34 10 PLAYING SEASON, TIMES OF KO & SUBSTITUTIONS
REPORTING RESULTS &
35 – 36 11 & 12 DERTERMINING THE CHAMPIONSHIP
37 – 40 13 REFEREES
41 - 42 14 CONTINUATIION OF MEMBERSHIP & WITHDRAWAL OF
CLUB
43 – 45 15 PROTESTS & COMPLAINTS
46 – 47 16 BOARD OF APPEAL
48 – 49 17 EXCLUSION OF CLUB OR TEAM, MICODUCT OF CLUBS,
OFFICIALS, PLAYERS
50 – 51 18 TROPHIES
52 – 53 19 SPECIAL GENERAL MEETINGS
54 – 55 20 ALTERATIONS TO RULES
56 – 57 21 FINANCE
58 – 59 22 & 23 INSURANCE & INSOLVENCY
60 – 69 25 CUP COMPETIONS – ROUND ROBIN
70 -78 25 CUP COMPETITIONS – KNOCK OUT
79 - 80 25 CUP COMPETIONS – RECEIPT FOR CUPS/TROPHIES
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SKELMERSDALE JUNIOR
FOOTBALL LEAGUE
INTRODUCTION
STANDARD CODE OF RULES FOR
YOUTH COMPETITIONS
2020-2021
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STANDARD CODE OF RULES FOR
YOUTH COMPETITIONS
This document contains the Standard Code of Rules developed by The Football
Association and additions, for Youth Competitions. Youth Competitions may add to
the core of the Standard Code, which is mandatory, providing the additions are
approved by the sanctioning Association and do not conflict with the mandatory
Rules or any relevant principles and policies established by The FA. Guidance from
the sanctioning Association should be sought in advance if there is any doubt as to
the acceptability of additional Rules.
This Standard Code of Rules is mandatory for all Youth Competitions. Competitions
seeking sanction must draft their Rules in conformity with the code putting them in
the correctly numbered Rule and showing the standard heading. The mandatory
element is printed in normal text and the optional elements in italics.
It should be noted that in many cases Rules are so printed because they are
alternatives and the procedure to apply should be retained and the others omitted.
In all cases where a line is shown the necessary name, address, number or wording
to complete this Rule must be inserted.
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SKELMERSDALE JUNIOR
FOOTBALL LEAGUE
RULE ONE
MOMENCLATURE & CONSTITUTION
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RULE ONE
MOMENCLATURE & CONSTITUTION
(A) This Competition shall be designated the Skelmersdale Junior Football league (hereafter
referred to as the SJFL) league Cup/Cup and will incorporate additional competitions such as
the No 1 & No 2 Cup and the European Cup & Europa Cup and shall consist of no more than
40 clubs and entry therein shall be by invitation only.
(B) The SJFL will reproduce the relevant FA Rule in its handbook and on its website to ensure
clarity and compliance with Rule 8(B)
(C) All such member clubs must be affiliated to an affiliated County Football Association on the
Whole Game system to the Liverpool and Lancashire County Football Associations. The area
covered by the SJFL membership shall be Skelmersdale.
This League shall apply annually for sanction to the Liverpool Association and the constituent
teams of Member Clubs may be grouped in divisions, each not exceeding FIFTEEN in number.
(D) Inclusivity and Non-discrimination
(i) The SJFL and each member Club must be committed to promoting inclusivity and to
eliminating all forms of discrimination.
(ii) The League and each member Club does not and must not (by rules or regulations
or) in any manner whatsoever unlawfully discriminate against any person within the
meaning and scope of the Equality Act 2010 or any law, enactment, order or
regulation relating to discrimination (whether by age, gender, gender reassignment,
sexual orientation, marital status, ethnic origin, colour, religion or belief, ability or
disability or otherwise).
(iii) The League and each member Club are to must make every effort to promote
equality by treating people fairly and with respect, by recognising that inequalities
may exist, by taking steps to address them and providing access and opportunities
for all members of the community, irrespective of age, gender, gender
reassignment, sexual orientation, marital status, race, nationality, ethnic origin,
colour, religion or belief, ability or disability or otherwise.
(iv) Any alleged breach of the Equality Act 2010 legislation will be referred to the
Liverpool or Lancashire FA (depending to which the offending
person(s)/teams/clubs are affiliated)
(E) The SJFL wishes to become a designated charter standard League. Existing member Clubs
have until the end of the 2022-2023 season to achieve the Charter Standard Club Award or
face expulsion from the League. New member Clubs will have one year to achieve the
Charter Standard Club Award. The League has the right to refuse membership to a Club if it
fails to demonstrate commitment to achieving the award.
(F) The SJFL and its Member Clubs/teams shall support the FA’s Respect programme. As such it
recognises that everyone in football has a collective responsibility to create a fair, safe and
enjoyable environment in which the game can take place. A Respect league values the
contribution of match officials, players and spectators and ensures that they are treated with
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courtesy and fairness by opposing players, club officials and spectators. The League and its
Member Clubs/teams will seek to play fixtures in a fair, competitive, but not antagonistic
environment.
(G) Member Clubs/teams shall not enter any of their teams playing in any other competitions
(with exception of the FA and Liverpool/Lancashire FA competitions) except with the written
consent of the Management Committee of the SJFL.
(H) At the Annual General Meeting or a special General Meeting called for the purpose, a
majority of the delegates shall have the power to decide or adjust the compilation of the
divisions at their discretion. When necessary this Rule shall take precedence of Rule 12
(Determining the Championship).
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SKELMERSDALE JUNIOR
FOOTBALL LEAGUE
RULE TWO
ENTRY FEE, SUBSCRIPTION & DEPOSIT
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RULE TWO
ENTRY FEE, SUBSCRIPTION & DEPOSIT
(A) Entry/Re-entry to the SJFL shall be by invitation only. Applications by Clubs/Teams for
admission to the SJFL or for the entry of an additional team(s) must be made by registering
the details on line by the date, as set by the Management Committee at the Annual General
Meeting. Once accepted, Member Clubs/Teams must pay their entrance fee within 14 days
of the application being accepted otherwise they face having their registration revoked.
The SJFL reserve the right to refuse entry/re-entry to the league at their discretion.
The formulation of the leagues i.e. age groups shall be determined by the Management
Committee and announced a meeting proceeding the Annual General Meeting.
(B) On Initial registration with the league, a deposit of £50 by each team must be made, which is
not refundable should the team elect to withdraw
(C) Clubs shall have two options of payment:
(I). Option 1 – Full Payment. The cost for each team shall be £300, a deposit of £50 to be
paid on registration (not refundable, if team withdraws) and a further £250.00 by the 31st of
August.
(ii). Option 2 – Payments by Instalments. The cost of each team shall be £50 deposit on
registering with the league (not refundable if team withdraws), then £10 per week for 38
weeks, which must be paid whether games are played or not.
(iii). Teams that take option 2 shall be given complimentary entry into the Tote (see F)
(D) A club shall not participate in the SJFL until the Annual Registration Fee has been paid.
(E) Clubs must advise annually, in writing to the Registrar by the 19th of September of its
Liverpool/Lancashire County FA affiliation number for the forthcoming season, failing which
they shall be fined £25.00. Clubs must also advise the Registrar, in writing, or on the
prescribed form, of details of its Officers, their affiliated FA and if they have achieved
Standard Charter status.
(F) The following rules specifically apply to the SJFL only:
(i). Each team who selects option 2 for Registrations Fees (see C (ii & iii above) shall be given
entry into the tote, which is drawn each week of the year, not just during the playing season,
even if the games are played or not, this will remain payable even if a team should leave the
league. Agencies are people who are not part of the league are charged £10 per week to
enter the tote.
(ii). The tote is drawn at the end of the match day or Sunday 1:30 pm during the closed
Season with the assistance of an independent person, and can be attended by anyone who
has an interest in the draw, the results of which shall be published the following week in the
display frame in Liverpool Road. The prize money shall be retained by the Treasurer and
handed to the winner or winners at the next match day or at the earliest opportunity during
the close season.
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(iii). The prize money shall be £100 to be awarded to the winner, or equally shared between
multiple winners. Should there be no winners of the drawn, or if the numbers of winners
relate to less than £5.00 per winner the prize money will roll over to the following week, and
will continue to do so until won.
(iii). No member will be automatically expulsed from the tote should they fail to pay, but will
be asked to pay their back payments and should understand that should they be listed
amongst the winners, monies will be deducted from their prize money to make up the debt to
the league.
(iv). The Snowball shall increase by £10.00 per week should it not be won, but will be capped
at £500. The monies thereafter shall be used for the purpose of supporting the running costs
of the league and the start of the next snowball.
(v). To qualify to win the snowball, a player must match their snowball number with their
single number (if boxed off) or if players have two numbers, then the bonus ball must match
both the chosen numbers.
(v). At the end of the year, those Agents that have contributed to the league shall be refunded
25% of their contributions
(vi). If the tote should fall on a Christmas Day, then a double draw shall be drawn on the next
following Sunday
(vii). Should, during the closed season, a minimum of two (2) committee members not be
mustered for whatever reason, the draw shall be carried over to the following Sunday, when
a double draw shall be drawn.
All are reminded/new clubs/teams, that the tote was introduced to assist with the upkeep of
the league’s financial commitments, the general running of day-to-day business and the end
of season trophies to alleviate the necessity of charging an Annual subscription on top of
Registration fees
THE SKELMERSDALE JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE HAVE A LEGAL LICENCE TO RUN THIS TOTE
AS A LEGAL LOTTERY HAVING BEEN CLEARED AND ISSUED BY THE WEST LANCASHIRE
BOROUGH COUNCIL
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SKELMERSDALE JUNIOR
FOOTBALL LEAGUE
RULE THREE
OFFICERS
&
RULE FOUR
MANGEMENT, NOMINATION & ELECTION
RULE THREE
OFFICERS
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3. The Officers of the SJFL shall be determined by the Annual General Meeting and elected thereat.
(N.B. Auditors/Verifiers are not officers).
RULE FOUR
MANGEMENT, NOMINATION & ELECTION
(A) The SJFL shall be governed in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of The Football
Association by a Management Committee and five other members who shall be elected at
the Annual General meeting. All participants shall abide by the Football Association
regulations for Safeguarding Children as determined by The Association from time to time.
(B) Retiring Officers shall be eligible to become candidates for re-election without nomination.
All other candidates for election as Officers or members of the Management Committee shall
be nominated to the Secretary, in writing, to jon@skemjfl.co.uk, signed by the Secretaries of
two member Clubs, not later than the 30th of May in each year. Names of the candidates for
election shall be circulated with the notice of the Annual General Meeting. In the event of
there being no nominations in accordance with the foregoing for any office, nominations
may be received at the Annual General Meeting.
(C) The management Committee shall meet at least quarterly.
On receiving a requisition signed by two-thirds of the Management Committee shall convene a
meeting of the Committee.
(D) Except where otherwise mentioned, all communication shall be addressed/emailed to the
Secretary – jon@skemjfl.co.uk who shall conduct the correspondence of the SJFL and keep a
record of its proceedings. No complaints or requests will be dealt with unless they are in
writing and by the nominated Club secretary. The committee shall not deal direct with
parents.
(E) All communication received from Clubs must be conduced through their nominated Officers.
Members of the Management or other Officers serving on the Committee do not have to be
affiliated to any Club or team within the SJFL. Nor does being involved with a Club/Team bar
anyone becoming a member of the Committee, however, to protect the integrity of members who
have ties to a Club or Team, the following should, if possible have no such ties:
Fixtures Secretary
Discipline Secretary
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SKELMERSDALE JUNIOR
FOOTBALL LEAGUE
RULE FIVE
POWERS OF THE MANAGEMENT
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RULE FIVE
POWERS OF THE MANAGEMENT
(A) The Management Committee may appoint sub-committees and delegate such of their
powers as they deem necessary. The decisions of all sub-committees shall be reported to
the management Committee for ratification. The Management Committee shall have power
to deal only with matters within the SJFL and not for any matters of misconduct that are
under the jurisdiction of the Football Association or affiliated Association.
(B) Subject to permission of the Liverpool and Lancashire County Football Associations, having been
obtained, the Management Committee may order a match or matches to be played each season,
the proceeds to be devoted to the funds of the SJFL and, if necessary, may call upon each Club
(including any Club which may have withdrawn during the season) to contribute such sums as
may be necessary to meet any deficiency at the end of the season (see Rule 6 (E) – Annual
General Meeting).
(C) Each member of the Management Committee shall have the right to attend and vote at all
Management Committee Meetings and have one vote thereat, but no Member shall be allowed
to vote on any matters directly appertaining to such member or to the Club so represented or
where there may be a conflict of interest. (This shall apply to the procedure of any sub-
committee).
In the event of the voting being equal on any matter, the Chairman may have a second or casting
vote.
(D) The Management Committee shall have powers to apply, act upon and enforce the Rules of the
SJFL and also have jurisdiction over all matters affecting the league including any not provided for
in the Rules.
With the exception of Rules 5(I) 6(H)(AGM), 10(a)(Times of Kick-Off, Postponements and
Substitutes), 11(Reporting Results) and 19 (Special General Meetings) A FORMAL WRITTEN
CHARGE MUST BE RAISED. The respondent shall be given SEVEN days from the date of notice to
reply to the charge and given the opportunity to:
(i) Accept or deny the charge
(ii) Submit in writing a case of mitigation, or
(iii) Put their case before the management Committee
The Management Committee may not deal with breaches of the laws of the Game, or Rules and
Regulations of the Football Association, but must refer these to the appropriate Association to
be dealt with in accordance with FA Rules.
(E) Where the Club charged fails to respond within 7 days, the Management Committee shall
determine the charge in such manner and upon such evidence as it considers
appropriate.
(F) All decisions of the management Committee shall be binding, subject to the right of appeal in
accordance with Rule 16 (Board of Appeal)
(G) Decisions of the Management Committee must be notified in writing to those concerned within
fourteen days of the decision being made.
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(H) Three members of the Management Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of
business of the Management Committee and three Members shall constitute a quorum for the
transaction of business by any sub-committee of the SJFL.
(I) The Management Committee, as it deems necessary, shall have power to fill in an acting capacity,
any vacancies that may occur amongst their numbers. Acting members may be automatically
elected on as a full member at the next Annual General Meeting, depending on interest in the
particular post held.
(J) A Club/Team having failed to comply with an order or instruction of the Management
Committee, or failing to satisfactorily attends to the business and/or the correspondence of the
SJFL, shall be liable to be fined £25.00 or otherwise penalised at the discretion of the
Management Committee.
(K) All fines and charges shall be paid within 14 (fourteen) days of the posting (emailing) of the
written notification.
Any Club/Team or individual failing to pay their fine by the stipulated time will be fined a
maximum of £50. Further failure to pay the fine, including the additional sum within 14 days will
result in fixtures being withdrawn until such time as the outstanding payments are settled.
Any fines levied against a Club/Team or individual shall be regenerated into league funds or
donated to good causes, at the discretion of the Management Committee.
(L) A member of the Management Committee appointed by the SJFL to attend a meeting or match
may have any expenses incurred refunded by the league.
(M) The Management Committee shall have the power to fill any vacancy that may occur in the
membership of the SJFL between the annual General meeting or special General meeting called
to decide the constitution and the commencement of the Competition season.
(N) NO PARTICIPANT UNDER THE AGE OF 18 YEARS CAN BE FINED.
(O) The business of the SJFL, as determined by the Management Committee may/shall be transacted
by electronic mail or facsimile.
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SKELMERSDALE JUNIOR
FOOTBALL LEAGUE
RULE SIX
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS
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RULE SIX
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
(A) The Annual General Meeting shall be held not later than the 30th of June each year, unless an
extension has been applied for to the Liverpool FA to convene at a later date. At this
meeting the following business shall be transacted, provided that at least two-thirds of the
members are present and entitled to vote:
(i) To receive and confirm Minutes of the preceding Annual General Meeting.
(ii) To consider and business arising therefrom.
(iii) To receive and adopt the Annual Report, Balance Sheet and Statement of Accounts.
(iv) Election of Clubs to fill vacancies (as recommended by the Management Committee)
(v) Constitution of the SJFL for ensuing season.
(vi) Election of Officers and management Committee.
(vii) Appointment of Auditors.
(viii) Alteration of Rules, if any (of which notice has been given)
(ix) Fix the date for the commencement of the season and kick-off times.
(x) Other business of which due notice shall be given and accepted as being relevant to an AGM.
(B) A copy of the duly audited/verified Balance sheet, Statement of Accounts and Agenda shall
be published on the website for member Clubs/Teams to down load fourteen days prior to
the meeting, and actual copies sent to the Liverpool and Lancashire County Football
Associations.
(C) A signed copy of the duly audited/verified Balance Sheet and Statement of Accounts shall be
sent to the Liverpool and Lancashire County Football associations within fourteen days of its
adoption at the Annual General Meeting.
(D) Each member Club is required to send at least two delegates to an Annual General Meeting.
Each Club shall be entitled one vote only and the person charged with registering the
Member Club’s vote should be made known to the Secretary on arrival at the meeting.
Fourteen days notice shall be given for any meetings.
(E) Clubs who have withdrawn their membership from the SJFL during the season being
concluded or who are not continuing Membership shall be entitled to attend but shall vote
only on matters relating to the season being concluded. This does not apply to clubs
expelled in accordance with Rule 17(Expulsion of Clubs or Teams etc).
(F) All voting shall be conducted by a show of voting cards/show of hands unless a ballot can be
demanded by at least two-thirds of the delegates qualified to vote, or if so decided by the
Chairman.
(G) No individual shall be entitled to vote on behalf of more than one Member Club.
(H) Any Member Club failing to be represented at the Annual General Meeting without
satisfactory reason being given, or without submitting their apologies to the Secretary, in
writing, within reasonable time, shall be fined £50.00.
(I) Officers and Management Committee members shall be entitled to attend and vote at an
Annual General meeting.
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SKELMERSDALE JUNIOR
FOOTBALL LEAGUE
RULE SEVEN
AGREEMENT
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RULE SEVEN
AGREEMENT
On Registration with the Skelmersdale Junior Football League, All Football Club haves/teams are
responsible of obtaining a copy of the SJSL League Rules and Regulations of the Skelmersdale Junior
Football league and do thereby agree for and on behalf of the said Club, if elected or accepted into
Membership, to conform to those Rules and regulations and to accept, abide by and implement the
decisions of the management Committee of the SJFL, subject to the right of appeal in accordance with
Rule 16 (Board of Appeal).
Any alteration of the club chairman and/or Secretary on the above agreement must be notified to the
Liverpool and Lancashire County Football Associations to which the club is affiliated and to the
Secretary and the Registrar of the SJFL.
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SKELMERSDALE JUNIOR
FOOTBALL LEAGUE
RULE EIGHT
QUALIFICATION OF PLAYERS
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RULE EIGHT
QUALIFICATION OF PLAYERS
A. (i) Contract players, as defined in FA Rules, are not permitting in this League, with the
exception of those players who are registered under contract with the same clubs who have
a team operating in steps 1 to 6 of the national League system.
It is the responsibility of each Club to ensure that any player signing a registration form for
that Club has, where necessary, the required International Transfer Certificate. Clearance is
required for any player aged 12 and over crossing boarders such as Wales, Scotland and
Ireland.
(ii) No player registered with an FA Premier League or Football League Academy will be
permitted to play in the SJFL. A player registered with a Centre of Excellence may only play
in this Competition subject to the Regulations of the programme for Excellence. A letter of
release from the Centre Director must be produced to the League and Registration
Secretaries. Players released from such establishments are eligible to join the league
providing it is before the league’s registration deadline (31st of January)
(iii) All clubs are to inform the League and Registration Secretaries of players who are
registered with any of the above.
B. A registered youth playing member of a Club is one who, being in all other aspects, has:
(i). Who has been correctly registered on the Whole Game System in accordance with the FA
Regulations and who has been registered with the Registration’s Secretary with SJFL 14 days
to the commencement of the Competition.
(ii). During the Season – duly completed registration on the Whole Game System, and who
has been registered with the Registration’s Secretary at least 3 days prior to playing and
whose completed registrations counterfoil has been received by the Club prior to playing.
The registration document must incorporate any known serious medical conditions of the
player and emergency contact details of the players, parents or guardians. These details
must be available on match and training events the player attends with the Management of
the Club or SJFL.
The registration document must incorporate a current passport-size up to date photograph
of the player seeking registration, together with proof of the player’s date of birth.
C. A child who has not attained the age of six shall not play, and shall not be permitted or
encourage to play, in a match of any kind.
The relevant age for each player is determined by his, or her age, as at midnight on the 31ST
of August of the relevant playing season, together with those who attain the age of 6 during
the playing season will be classed as under 7 players for that playing season. Children who
are aged 7 as at midnight on the 31st of August in a playing season will be classed as under 8
players for the playing season and so on.
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Notwithstanding the above, a child is permitted to play up in the age group above his or her
chronological age group, irrespective of any changes of format or competition structure, save
that a child who attains the age of 6 after the 31st of August is permitted only in the under 7
age group, and may not play in the under age group, for that playing season.
The age groups that children are eligible to play in are set out in the table below, along with
the permitted football formats for each of those age groups. Children shall not play, and
shall not be permitted or encouraged to play, in a match between sides of more than the
stated number of players, according to their age group:
Age on 31 August Maximum
of the relevant Eligible Age Groups Permitted
playing season Format
6* Under 7 5v5
Under 8
Under 8 5v5
7* Under 9 7v7
Under 9 7v7
8* Under 10
Under 10 7v7
9* Under 11 9v9
Under 11 9v9
10* Under 12
Under 12 9v9
11* Under 13 11v11
Under 13 11v11
12 Under 14
Under 14 11v11
13 Under 15
Under 15 11v11
14 Under 16
Under 16 11v11
Under 17
15 Under 18
16 Under 17 11v11
*Donates non-competitive
In accordance with the foregoing qualifications, a player under the age of 14 years at
midnight on the 31st of August in the playing season must not play in a match where any
other player is older our younger by 2 years or more.
D. A player is not eligible to play in the SJFL who receives any form of payment for playing
E. (i). A player, having taken part in matches for any club affiliated to any County Football
Association shall not be allowed to join, be transferred to, or sign for a club in the SJFL
without first proving to the officials of the intended club that the player has discharged all
reasonable financial liabilities to the previous club, or clubs, and a club official may not
accept such player’s signature, without first ascertaining whether such claims have been
discharged to the satisfaction of the club, or clubs for which the player last played.
(ii). No manager, coach or club official is to approach any player, players or their
parents/guardians with the intention of persuading that player or players to join their
team/club, without first speaking to the manager of the player/players’ current club.
Anyone breaching this rule shall be fined and be banned from signing players for the
season.
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F. There shall be no fee for any player registered.
G. The Management Committee shall decide all registrations and all registration disputes shall
be made in writing to the League and Registration’s Secretary.
(i). In the event of a player or players signing for a team/club, within the SFJL or having a
Registration submitted for more than one Club/team, within the SJFL, priority of registration
shall decide for which club the player, or players should be registered. The registration’s
Secretary should notify the Club last applying the player, or players, the fact of the previous
registration.
H. It shall be deemed misconduct for a player to:
(i). Play for more than one Club/team in the SJFL in the same season without first being
correctly transferred.
(ii). Having signed for one Club/team in the SJFL sign for another Club/team therein in the
playing season, except for the purpose of an official transfer.
(iii). Submit a signed Registration form for registration that the player had wilfully neglected
to accurately or fully complete.
(iv). Approaching a player or his/her parents/guardians for the purpose of seeking a transfer
without in the first instance seeking permission from the current club.
I. The committee shall have the power not to accept the registration from any player/manager
subject to the provisions of clauses (i) and (ii) below
(i). The Management Committee shall have the power to refuse, cancel or suspend the
registration of any player/manager at their discretion who has been charged or found guilty
of registration irregularities. (Subject to Rule 16 (Board of Appeal).
(ii). The Management Committee shall have the power to make application or cancel the
registration of any player charged and found guilty of undesirable conduct (subject to Rule
16 – Board of Appeal).
(iii). The Management Committee shall have the power to make application to refuse or
cancel the registration of any player charged and found guilty of undesirable conduct
(subject to Rule 16 – (Board of Appeal) subject to the right of appeal to the FA or the
relevant County Football Association.
Undesirable conduct shall mean an incident of repeated proven misconduct, which may
deter a participant from being involved in the SJFL. Application should be made to the
parent County of the Football Association of the Club; the player is registered or intending to
be registered with.
(iv). For a player who has previously had a registration removed in accordance with clause
(v), but has a registration accepted at the expiry of exclusion will be considered to be under a
probations of 12 months. Whilst under a probationary period, should the player commit a
further act of proven misconduct under the jurisdiction of the SJFL, (excluding standard
dismissals), the SJFL would be empowered to consider a further charge of bring the SJFL into
disrepute.
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(v). The Committee shall reserve the right to suspend or withdraw a player’s registration
should any person associated with that player, i.e. spectator is guilty of any offence against
the league rules or the spirit of the game.
(Note: Action under clause (v) shall not be taken against a player for misconduct until the
matter has been dealt with by the appropriate Association, and only in cases of the player
bringing the SJFL into disrepute and will in any case be subject to an Appeal to the Football
Association. All decisions must include the period of restriction. For the purpose of this rule,
bringing the SJFL in disrepute can only be considered where the player has received in excess
of 112 days’ suspension, or 10 matches in match based discipline, in a period of two years or
less from the date of the first offence for any team playing in the SJFL).
J. Subject to RA Rule 2(c) (Entree Fee, Subscription, Deposit) dealing with players without a
written contract, when a player desires a transfer, the Club the player wishes to transfer shall
submit a transfer form to the Registrations’ Secretary (via the Whole Game System). Such
transfer shall be referred by the Registrations Secretary to the Club for which the player is
registered. Should this Club object to the transfer it should state its objections in writing to
the Registration’s Secretary and to the player concerned within seven days of receipt of the
transfer request. Upon receipt of the Club’s consent, or upon its failure to give written
objection within seven days, the Registrations Secretary may, on behalf of the Management
Committee, transfer the player who shall be deemed eligible to play for the new Club from
10 days after receipt of such transfer.
In the event of an objection to a transfer, the matter shall be referred to the Management
Committee for a decision.
K. A player may not be registered for a Club nor transferred to another Club in the SJFL after the
31st of January.
L. A Club shall keep a list of the players it has registered and a record of games in which they
have played, and shall produce such records upon demand by the Management Committee.
In the event a Club has more than one team in an age group, each team must be clearly
identifiable but not designated ‘A’ or ‘B’ or 1st or 2nd. In such cases, players will be registered
for one team only. A player so registered will be allowed to play for his Club in a younger or
older age group within the provisions of Rule 8 (B) – Qualification of Players.
M. A register containing the names of all players registered for each Club, with the date of
registration, shall be kept by the Registrations Secretary and shall be open to the inspection
by any duly appointed Member Club representative at all Management Committee meetings
or at other times mutually arranged. Registrations are valid for one season only.
N. A player shall not be eligible to play for a team in any special championship, promotion or
relegation deciding match (as specified in Rule 12 (A) – (Determining The Championship))
unless the player has been signed for the new Club for 10 days.
O.
(i). Any team playing an unregistered player or otherwise, shall have the points gained in the
match deducted from its total and may be fined and/or otherwise dealt with at the
discretion of the Management Committee.
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(ii). In addition the team shall have 3 points deducted from its total (competitive games) at
the discretion of the Management Committee and may be dealt with any further manner
which is thought fit.
(iii). The Management Committee may, at its discretion, award the points available in the
match in question, subject to the match not being ordered to be replayed.
P. The following clause applies to Competitions involving players in full-time secondary
education:
(i). Priority must be given at all times to school and school organisations activities (except for
Sunday Competitions).
(ii). The availability of children must be cleared with the head Teachers (except for Sunday
Competitions).
(iii). A child under the age of 15 years on the 31st of August in a playing season, shall not be
permitted to play in a match during that playing season where any other player is older or
younger than that child by two years or more.
Q. The following rules specifically appertain to the SJFL:
(i). All requests to sign a player or players after the 31St of January, must be made in writing
to the Management Committee, via the Club Secretary, setting out their reasons. If it is a
case of a weakened side (i.e. the team has become so depleted that is unable to provide a full
side and two substitutes), the club must provide evidence of this. Furthermore, the club must
provide the Management Committee with a list of names currently signed for them, along
with the proposed new signings/transfers. Any long term injuries or absentees must be
deregistered before the new signings/transfers can be made. In such cases, new signings
may be eligible to play for their new club within 72 hrs of their registration being accepted
and providing that, in the case of a transferred player, his/her obligations with his/her
previous club have been fully discharged.
(ii). Special dispensation may be given if a club loses its goalkeeper and wishes to signed a
player to fill this position. However, a player signed, or transferred for this purpose may only
play in that position. If the player is played in another position, other than that for what
he/she was signed, this will be treated as a breach of P (i) of this Rule and as such, the
player’s registration will be revoked and the Club/team will punished as previously described,
in the aforementioned sub-paragraph.
ID CARDS
R. Each Club is responsible for producing a print off from the whole game system showing
pictures and details of their players, which shall be ready for viewing on request of an
opposing Manager or any member of the Management Committee. Failure to produce these
sheets on request will result in the offending Club being issued with a warning for the first
offence, fined £15.00, for the second offence, further offences will result in a further £25.00
fine, plus the game shall be viewed as null and void with the points being awarded to the
opposing team (where applicable).
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SKELMERSDALE JUNIOR
FOOTBALL LEAGUE
RULE NINE
CLUB COLOURS & CLUB NAME
RULE NINE
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CLUB COLOURS & CLUB NAME
A. Every Club must register the colour of its shirts by the 1st of September to the SJFL League &
Registrar Secretaries who shall decide as to their suitability.
(i). Goalkeepers MUST wear colours which distinguish them from the other players and the
REFEREE. (LAW 4 OF IFAB Laws of The Game – PLAYER’S EQUIPMENT)
(II). No player, including the goalkeeper, shall be permitted to wear black or very dark
shirts.
(ii). If in the opinion of the referee, two Clubs/Teams have the same or similar colours, the
AWAY* team shall make the change. Any team not having a change of colours, or delaying
the kick-off by not having a change shall be fined £20.00. (Note: It is the responsibility of the
AWAY team manager to check with their opponents at least two days prior to the match
being played what colours they will be in and, in the event of a potential clash, the AWA
team shall make alternative arrangements to avoid a clash of colours on the day of their
game).
(iii). In the event of the away team not having a change of kit, the team may wear training
bibs for league games, but must, for safety reasons ensure that they are tucked in their
shorts. Bibs may be used for preliminary rounds of cup games, but not for semi or final
games
The league have some spare shirts in the Treasurer’s office which may be hire for £5, which
will be refunded on the return of the kit in a clean and orderly state
Clubs/Teams may request shirts to be submitted if complaints are received as to lack of
distinguishing colours, and the management Committee may refuse to permit any shirts or
shorts as they think fit.
B. Any club wishing to change its name and/or colours during the playing season, they must
first obtain permission from its affiliated County Football Association and the SJFL
Management Committee.
C. This rule only appertains to the SJFL:
(i). Team officials, i.e. Manager, Coach and Welfare Officers, must wear a HV lanyard,
containing their ID badge which identifies them to their opposite numbers and the referee.
Any team official failing to wear their HV Vest shall be fined £15 in the first instance, £30 in
the second, with a third offence, where appropriate resulting in the forfeit of the game and
the points thereof being awarded to the opposing team. However, should a manager/coach
forget or lose their lanyard/ID, they can have this replaced on the day for a fee of £7.00.
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SKELMERSDALE JUNIOR
FOOTBALL LEAGUE
RULE TEN
PLAYING SEASON, TIMES OF KICK OFF
POSTPONEMENTS & SUBSTITUTES
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RULE TEN
PLAYING SEASON, TIMES OF KICK OFF
POSTPONEMENTS & SUBSTITUTES
PLAYING SEASON
A. The Annual General Meeting shall determine the date for the commencement of the season
in accordance with Football Association Rules, which in the case of the SJFL shall be the First
Sunday in September of each new Season.
(i). The fixtures and Registrar Secretaries, where possible, will convene a meeting at least 21
days prior to the start of the season whereupon the final formulation of the leagues (age
groups) and the first set of fixtures will be announced. These will then be published on the
SJFL website.
(ii). Once the fixtures have been set, these will be deemed to be accepted unless objections
are received, in writing by the Fixtures Secretary within FOURTEEN days of their issue.
Any club failing to be represented at a fixture meeting or otherwise infringing this Rule shall
be liable of a fine of £50.00 and the Management Committee or the Fixtures Secretary shall
arrange that Club’s fixtures.
CONDITIONS OF PLAY
B. All matches shall be played in accordance with the Laws of the Game as determined by the
International Football board or, for Mini-soccer, and 9 v 9 football, the Laws as set down by
the Football Association.
(i). For Age Groups U14’s & U15’s games will be played at Blauguate, all other age groups
shall be played at Liverpool Road.
(ii). The SJFL Management Committee take all reasonable precautions, along with the
Lancashire County Council, to ensure that all playing surfaces are in a playable condition. The
Management Committee shall have the power to cancel any all games, should they deem the
playing surfaces are not suitable for whatever reason.
(iii). Over riding Rule 10 C, above, the final decision of the suitability of the playing surface is
solely down to the Referee and his/her decision is final. The Referee shall also be empowered
to suspend the game for minor repairs or cancel the game if in his/her opinion the surface or
equipment becomes unsuitable or dangerous throughout the game.
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(iv):
NUMBER OF PLAYERS, BALL SIZES & DURATION OF THE GAME
AGE MAX No MIN No SIZE DURATION
GROUP OF OF OF OF
PLAYERS PLAYERS BALL THE GAME
(Non-Competitive) - 20 minutes each way with a half time
U7 & 8 5V5 4 3 break of no less and no more than 3 minutes. The maximum
playing time in any one day is 40 minutes
U9’s – 3 (Non-Competitive) – 25 minutes each way with a half time
U9 & 10 7v7 4 break of no less and no more than 3 minutes. The maximum
U10’s -4 playing time in any one day is 460minutes
(U11’Ss Non-Competitive) - 30 minutes each way with a half
U11 & 12 9v9 6 4 time break of no less and no more than 3 minutes. The
maximum playing time in any one day is 60 minutes
35 minutes each way with a half time break of no less and no
U13 & 14 11 v 11 8 4 more than 3 minutes. The maximum playing time in any one
day is 70 minutes
40 minutes each way with a half time break of no less and no
U15 & 16 11 v 11 5 5 more than 3 minutes. The maximum playing time in any one
day is 80 minutes
(v). The minimum time for any game will be not less than 20 minutes each half for players in
the under 14 age group and below and 25 minutes for each half for all other age groups.
(vi). No player participating in an under 17 division or lower age group as at midnight on the
31st of August in any season shall be permitted to play more than one game, or in the event
of the competition allows the playing of a double-header, i.e. two separate matches, 100
minutes per day in this competition.
(vii). No player who has played for another Club or team in another league on the same day
he/she is due to play in the SJFL will not be allowed to play, irrespective if it is non-
competitive or not. Any player found doing so, the game shall be stopped and he/she along
with the manager will be reported to the appropriate FA. In addition, the club shall be liable
for punishment, as laid down in Rule 8 P (i) (Qualification of Players)
C. Power Play – U7’s – U10’s Only
(1) If a team is losing by a clear 4 goals, that team shall be entitled to bring on extra player.
However, once the score has decreased beyond the 4 clear goals, the extra player shall
be removed. This shall continue throughout the mat each time there is a clear 4 goal
deficit
(2) In addition, with the extra player a team is losing by 6 clear goals, the losing team shall
be entitled to bring on a second extra player. However, should the deficit decrease from
6 clear goals, the 2nd extra player shall be removed - This will continue whenever there is
a clear 6 goal deficit
TIMES OF KICK-OFF
(i). The times of kick-off shall be fixed at the AGM. Any club failing to commence at the
appointed time shall be fined a sum not exceeding £15.00, or otherwise dealt with as the
Management Committee may determine.
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(vii). Referees must order matches to commence at the appointed time and must report all
late starts to the Referees’ Appointments Secretary on their Match Report Cards at the end of
the game. Any team causing a delay of 15 minutes, the referee shall abandon the game, the
points of which shall be awarded to the opposing team as a win. The offending team shall
receive a fine of £25.00, or punishment, as deemed appropriate by the Management
Committee. The offending team shall be liable for the FULL Referees fee.
(iii). Each HOME team must provide at least two footballs fit for play in the event the ball
becomes lost or fails to conform to Law 2. The referee shall make a report to the SJFL if the
footballs are unsuitable. Any team failing to provide suitable match balls shall be fined
£15.00 by the Management Committee.
POSTPONEMENTS
D. Except by permission of the Management Committee all matches must be played on the
dates originally fixed, but priority shall be given to The Football Association and Parent
County Cup competi8tions. All other matches must be considered secondary.
(i). Clubs are responsible of informing the Fixture’s Secretary if they are entered into any
competitions held by the Football Association or the Liverpool or Lancashire County
Associations and the dates on which they are due to play and of further progress thereof.
(ii). The SJFL will not suspend or rearrange fixtures, either league or cup, for teams who have
entered any other competition or tournament outside the SJFL, save the County Cup
competitions, which may coincide with league/cup fixtures.
(iii). Once fixtures have been published teams will not be permitted to request changes for
any reason
E. Any club playing in a match with less players than the maximum number of players, in their
particular age group, may be fined £5.00, per missing player.
F.
(i). In the event of a Club failing to keep its engagement, the Management Committee shall
have the power to inflict a fine of £50.00, deduct the points from the defaulting Club and
award points from the match in question to the opponents where applicable. In addition,
they will order the defaulting club to pay any expenses incurred by the opponents/the
Leagues or otherwise deal with them except the award any goals and the FULL Referees Fees.
(ii). Every Club shall play its best available team or teams in all matches in the SJFL.
(i1). In the event of a match not being played or abandoned owing to causes over which
neither Club has control, it shall be played in its entirety on a date to as arranged by the
Fixture’s Secretary.
(Iv). The Management Committee shall review all matches abandoned in cases where it is
consequent upon the conduct of either or both teams. Where it is to the disadvantage of the
SJFL, or particular competition, therein, and does no injustice to either Club, the
Management Committee shall be empowered to order the score at the time of the
abandonment to stand. In all cases where the Management Committee are satisfied that the
match was abandoned owing to the conduct of one team or its Club member(s) they shall be
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empowered to award the points for the match to the opponent. In cases where a match has
been abandoned owing to the conduct of both teams, or their Club Member(s), the
Management Committee shall deem all points for the match as void. The Management
Committee shall not be empowered to award goals.
(v). The Management Committee shall review any match that has taken place where either
or both teams were under suspension imposed upon them by the Association or Affiliated
Association. In each case the team that was under suspension would be dealt with in the
same manner as if they had participated with ineligible players in accordance with Rule 8 o
above. Where both teams were under suspension, the game must be declared null and void.
(vi). Where a game has been abandoned after 75% of time played, the result shall stand,
unless the abandonment was due to the fault or misconduct of the advantaged team under
Rule H. (iv).
SUBSTITUES
G.
(i). Only players named on the team sheet shall be allowed to play in that match. The Referee
should be informed of any player or players that may be arriving late. However, any player
arriving more than 15 minutes after the commencement of the game shall not be eligible to
take part in that game in any capacity i.e. as a player or substitute. And, no game shall be
held up for the arrival of a late player or players.
(ii). For Mini-Soccer, any number of substitutes may be used at any time with the permission
of the Referee, provided they are named on the team sheet. Entry onto the field of play will
only be allowed during a stoppage in play. A player who has been replaced may return to the
play as a substituted for another player. A team must not have a squad greater than double
the size of its team in any age group. All named substitutes must be used at some stage
during the game.
FA RESPECT CODE OF CONDUCT
H.
(i).On Registering with the SJFL all players and club officials and parents automatically
undertake to abide by the National FA of England’s Respect Code of Conduct.
(ii). Prior to each match, the participating teams and officials shall conduct the ‘Respect’
handshake and/or participating teams to offer ‘three’ cheers and handshakes to the
opposing team after the match.
(iii). The participating Clubs taking part in the fixture shall identify a team captain designated
with the captain’s armband who has a responsibility to offer support in the management of
the on-field discipline of his/her team mates. If the participating players are considered too
young to take on this role, a member of the coaching staff should provide this support.
(v). Each Club is to ensure that all their non-playing staff and spectators only position
themselves along the side line of the field of play on the side, in which their Club officials are.
No substitutes, Club Officials or spectators are to stand along the goal line or behind the goal.
Referees are to stop the game and remove any one standing behind the goal line or on the
wrong line.
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(vi.). Managers are responsible for all players, officials and parents/spectators on the line and
they are to ensure that they conduct themselves in a fit a proper manner.
The following rules specifically appertain to the SJFL only
GOALS
I. Each Manager is responsible for erecting their own goals at the beginning of the match day
and the onus is with them to ensure that they are secured safely to the ground and that they
provide sufficient pegs to secure the net to the goals to the ground. Each Manager is to
ensure they bring sufficient pegs to secure the goals/nets.
J. At the end of the game, any fields not being used, each manager will receive instruction from
the referee or a member of the committee3 that the goals and corner posts should be
brought in. Any manager failing to do so shall receive a fine of £35.00
K. In the case of Mini-Soccer goals, is it paramount importance that managers ensure that once
their game has ended, if no instruction has been left to bring in the goals, the goals are to be
laid flat on the playing field’s surface to prevent children from playing in these whilst not
secured to the ground.
L. All Club officials, players and other users of the facilities at Liverpool Road have a duty of care
for the safety of the children and all other personnel to ensure that children do not erect the
Mini-Soccer goals and play in them whilst unsecured.
M. Managers, and parents are solely responsible for the children in their care throughout the
time they are at the playing fields both at Blauguate and Liverpool road. Children are to be
discouraged from swinging or climbing over the goals and from using the corner posts as
javelins. Any player found doing so will have their name taken and will be reported to his/her
club. The Club shall be liable for the cost of any repair, or replacement of any league
equipment which may be lost or damaged through the negligence of a player or spectator
associated with the club.
TEAM SHEETS
N. Before the commencement of the match, each manager is to fully complete a team sheet,
have the sheet signed by the referee. The team sheet must contain:
• Forename and Surnames of all players
• Manager’s Signature
• Date of match
• The Referees’ Signature
• Scores
• Referee’s Marks.
O. At the end of the game, the manager is to take a copy of his/her team sheet and email it to
jon@skemjfl.co.uk to reach the Secretary by no later than 10 pm on the Tuesday, post-
match, to which the Secretary shall send a receipt .
P. Failure to carry out this procedure, shall be fined £15 for the first offence and £25 for
offences thereafter. However, the Secretary shall, by no later than the Friday, post-match
send a reminder to the team’s club along with an administrative charge of £10.00 for teams
who have failed to submit their teams sheets. They will be given the opportunity to send in
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their late teams sheets by no later than 10 pm on the Saturday post-match or receive a
further fine of £15/£20 respectively
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SKELMERSDALE JUNIOR
FOOTBALL LEAGUE
RULE ELEVEN & TWELVE
REPORTING RESULTS
&
DETERMINING THE CHAMPIONSHIP
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RULE ELEVEN
REPORTING RESULTS
A. Managers must ensure that they write down the result of the game on the official form
supplied by the league and email it to jon@skemjfl.co.uk by 10pm on the Tuesday post-
match. Any club failing to hand in their scores or handing in incorrect results shall be fined
£15.00 and reoccurring offence will result in a further £25.00 and, if applicable have the
points awarded from that game to the opposing team.
B. The SJFL are permitted to collect, but not publish results for fixtures they organise for the age
groups from U7’s to U11’s inclusive. They may require the club to confirm that a set of
fixtures has been played. A maximum of £10.00 may be imposed for a breach of this rule.
RULE TWELVE
DETERMINING THE CHAMPIONSHIP
A. Team rankings within the SJFL will be decided by points, with three points to be awarded for
a win and one point for a drawn match (U12’s – U16’s) and certain cup games for small sided
soccer). The teams gaining the highest number of points can only be awarded for Under 12
competitions and upwards. In the event of two or more teams being equal on points, team
rankings may be determined by deciding match(es) played under conditions determined by
the Management Committee.
B. There is no promotion or relegation system within the SJFL.
C. In the event of a team not completing 75% of its fixtures for the season all points obtained by
or recorded against such defaulting team shall be expunged from the SJFL table.
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SKELMERSDALE JUNIOR
FOOTBALL LEAGUE
RULE THIRTEEN
REFEREES
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RULE THIRTEEN
REFEREES
A. All referees must be registered with their parent County FA and, where age applicable,
must have obtained a DBS and Child Safety Certification to be allow3e to Officiate in the
SJFL. Referees must show their registration and certificate numbers to the SJFL
Referee’s General Manager on applying to join/re-join the SJFL Referee’s Panel.
B. Registered Referees (and Assistant referees) where approved by FA or County FA) for all
matches shall be appointed in a manner approved by the Management Committee and
Appointments Secretary shall appoint a registered Referee to each game in accordance
with that Referees experience, with priority being given to:
• Cup games
• U16’s – U17’S
• U13’s – U15’s
• U11’s – U12’s
• U9’s – U10’s
• Mini-Soccer
C. In the event of the non-availability of a qualified Referee, and there being no provision
for Assistant Referees, the clubs shall agree upon who shall officiate for that game, and
for that game, have the full powers, status and authority of a registered Referee. Teams
failing to come to an agreement to referee, thus causing the game to not go ahead shall
be fined £50.00 each.
D. When Assistant Referees are appointed, the teams shall bear the cost of their fees,
which shall be set at the Annual General Meeting at the end of season and these fees
are to be paid to the Treasurer prior to the game kicking off (see sub para E (i) below).
Where Assistant Referees are not appointed, each team shall provide a Club Assistant
Referee (U11’s – U15’s leagues only). Failure to do so will result in a fine of £15.00
imposed on the defaulting team.
E. The appointed Referee shall have the power to decide as to the fitness of the ground in
all matches and the decision shall be final, subject to the SJFL who shall be sole arbiter
and whose decision must be accepted unless the ground is declared fit for play.
F. Subject to any limits/provisions laid down by the sanctioning Association, Match Officials
appointed under this rule shall be paid a match fee, the amount as decided by the
management Committee for the various age groups.
(i). Notwithstanding the teams at Blaguegate, all managers are to pay their Referees’
Fees to the Treasurer in his office at Liverpool road, before the game commences. No
referees are to go out until they have first checked with the Treasurer if the teams on
their appointment cards have paid. If a referee fails to check, and one team has not
paid, the referee shall only get half the fee. If both teams fail to pay the referee shall not
be paid.
G. In the event of a match not being played because of circumstances over which the clubs
have no control, they will not be charged a Referees’ Fee. However, where a match is
not played, or abandoned owing to one team, or a member of that team being in
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