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Fixtures
The season starts on the third Sunday in September and runs until the last Sunday in May.
5v5
maximum is 10
7v7
maximum is 14
9v9
maximum is 14
11v11 maximum is 16
Our aim is to appoint referees to all competitive U12 - U21 games.
Senior U16-U21 take priority when all games can not be covered.
When a game has
to be cancelled the referee must be informed as soon as possible by the home
club also informing the league secretary and league referee secretary.
If the procedure
for contacting the referee is not followed you will be liable for the full
referee fee.
The Management Committee shall have the power to decide
whether a pitch and/or facilities are suitable for matches in the league and to
order the Club concerned to play its fixtures on another ground.
Any dispute relating to re-arranged games or decisions
related to unplayed games will be referred to Management Committee.
These are allowed in this Competition providing they meet the required performance standards and are listed on the FA’s Register of Football Turf Pitches.
Note that the home Club is responsible for advising participants of footwear requirements when confirming match arrangements in accordance with Rule 10(D).
The home Club is responsible for advising participants of
footwear requirements when confirming match arrangements in accordance with
Rule 10(D).
Under 7 & Under 8’s – Two games 10 minutes each way.
Mini-Soccer fixtures U7 & U8 will be arranged in such a
way as to allow two matches to be played at the same venue on the same day
against the same opposition. Matches shall be played in the order as laid down
by the Fixtures Secretary on the Fixtures List. No player shall be permitted to
play more than 40 minutes on the same day. Please note teams found not to be
playing the above format will be charged with bringing the league into
disrepute (Rule 5D)
Only one match per day will be allowed in this section with
the exception of Cup/Vase competitions whereby Rule 25(F) will apply. Matches
shall be played in the order as laid down by the Fixtures Secretary on the
Fixtures List. No player shall be permitted to play more than 60 minutes on the
same day.
-10 minutes each way extra time.
Only one match per day will be allowed in this section. in
the event of playing a double-header, i.e. two separate matches, no more than
80 minutes per day is permitted.
- 10 minutes each way extra time.
With the exception of double-headers, only one match per day
will be allowed in this section.
- 10 minutes each way extra time.
With the exception of double-headers, only one match per day
will be allowed in this section.
- 15 minutes each way extra time.
With the exception of double-headers, only one match per day
will be allowed in this section.
During the midwinter period (October to March) Under 15 to
Under 21 teams kick off no later than 1.30pm to ensure that sufficient time is
allowed to complete extra time and penalties.
Kick-off times outside these times must be mutually agreed
by both teams. Matches must commence no later than 20 minutes after the
scheduled kick-off time, unless mutually agreed by both teams.
Mini-Soccer 5 v 5
four
players
Mini-Soccer 7 v
7
six players
9 v 9 Football seven players
11 v 11 Football eight players
Such matches will be declared unfulfilled and persistent
failure to field a full team will result in the offending team being dealt with
by the Management Committee as they deem fit.
Both Club Fixture Secretaries to send an SF1 within 3 days of the
cast fixture to the League Fixture Secretary.