Gloucester Youth Association Football League
OFFICIAL HANDBOOK 2015-16
www. gyafl.tk
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In association with Barratt Homes
Official Handbook
Season 2015/16
Additional information about the Gloucester Youth Association Football League is available throughout the
season via the League’s website: www.gyafl.tk
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Contents
Section
Page
League Officers / Honorary Members
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League Rule / Reference
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Club Checklist / Meeting Dates
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Guide for awarding marks to Referees
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Referees Matchday Checklist for GYAFL matches
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Standing Orders
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Nomenclature / Constitution / Entry Fees / Officers / Mgt Election & Powers
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AGM / Agreements / Qualification of Players /
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Club Colours / Playing Season / KO Times / Postponements / Substitutes
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Reporting Results / Championships / Referees / Membership / Protests / Appeals/
Exclusions / Trophies
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Special General Meetings / Rule Alterations / Finance / Insurance
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Dissolution
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League Safeguarding Children Policy
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Challenge Cup Rules / Mini Soccer / Under 11&12 / Under 8,9 & 10
Club Information
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Roll of Honour 2014-15
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HONORARY MEMBERS
PRESIDENT
Geoff Goodwin
2013 (1984)
LIFE MEMBERS
D. Galling1982 (1970) D Jones 1988 (1978)
Geoff Goodwin (2014) Gill Howell (2014)
LIFE VICE-PRESIDENTS Mrs P Howells
VICE PRESIDENT
1998(1987)
J Howells
1998(1987)
M. Powell
(1998)
G.Wilkins (2002)
J.L.Harper
(2000)
Adrian Smith (2005) Dave Rees (2014)
LEAGUE OFFICERS
CHAIRMAN
Ken Fagan
2013 (2013)
GFA REP
6 The Orchards, Hucclecote, Gloucester GL3 3RL
Tel: 01452 617404 / 07860 468862 [email protected]
SECRETARY/
Sue Davis 2013 (2011)
RESULTS SEC’Y
9 Almond Walk, Lydney, Glos. GL15 5LP
Tel: 01594 845218, 07729 788027 [email protected]
TREASURER
Iain Duncan 2013 (2013)
2 Cadbury Close, Hucclecote, Gloucester. GL3 3UJ
Tel: 01452 621353 / 07923 551837 [email protected]
FIXTURES SEC’Y
Derek Freeman-Jones (2014)
20 Bramble Road, Milkwall, Glocs GL16 7PS
Tel: 07553 217635 [email protected]
REGISTRATION SEC Phil Addle
2013 (2013)
12 Rosedale Close, Hardwicke, Gloucester. GL2 4JL
Tel: 01452 724580 07837 790583 [email protected]
REFEREES SEC’Y
Sam Myatt (2014)
24 Cherrington Drive, Abbeymead, Gloucester GL4 4XW
Tel: 07932 551802
WELFARE OFFICER / Adrian Smith
[email protected]
2011
(2004)
WEBSITE/HANDBOOK 23 Brome Rd Abbeymead Gloucester. GL4 5YW
VICE CHAIR/GFA REP Tel: 01452 616852 [email protected]
ASST WELFARE
Jim Greenshields 2012
OFFICER
Tel: 07811 917954
LEAGUE AUDITOR
David Williams (Hazlewoods Accountants)
[email protected]
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LEAGUE RULE REFERENCE
All clubs are strongly encouraged to familiarise themselves with the Rules of the Gloucester Youth Association Football League. A
quick reference guide to these Rules has been included below:
LEAGUE RULES
Rule Number
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Nomenclature and Constitution ……………………………….
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Entry fee, Subscription, Deposit ………………………………
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Officers …………………………………………………………
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Management, Nomination, Election …………………………
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Powers of Management ………………………………………
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Annual General Meeting…………………………………………
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Agreement to be signed ………………………………………
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Qualification of Players…………………………………………..
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Club colours, Club name……………………………………
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Playing season, Conditions of play /
Times of kick off, Postponements, Substitutes …………
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Reporting Results ……………………………………………….
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Determining Championship ……………………………….
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Referees …………………………………………………………
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Continuation of membership / Withdrawal of Club or Team
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Protests and Complaints ………………………………………
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Board of Appeal ………………………………………………...
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Exclusion of Clubs or teams/ Club Misconduct/ Officials/ Players
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Trophy – Legal Owner / Conditions of taking over / Agreement to be signed
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Special General Meeting ……………………………………….
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Alteration to Rules// Rules binding on Clubs …………………
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Finance / Child Protection ……………………………………
RULES OF CHALLENGE CUP COMPETITION ……………………
SMALL SIDED ADMINISTRATION & PLAYING RULES
Administration & Playing Rules ………………………………
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CLUB CHECK LIST
Pre-Season
Rule No.
1. Apply for admission into League
2. Send Affiliation Form ‘A’ to GFA
3. Register team details
4. Pay fees and Deposit
5. Register players
6. Seek permission for sponsorship
7. Suitable First Aid Kit
During the season.
1.
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2&9
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Be represented at all Council Meetings
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2. Continue to register players if necessary
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3. Transfer players if requested
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4. Reply to League correspondence promptly
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5. Release players for Inter League/ Rep. training and matches
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Before match day
1. Apply for postponement if required
2. Notify all concerned parties of postponement
3. Check kick off times
4. Check opponents details (e.g. Colours)
Match Day
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10&13
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1. Provide all match equipment, including First Aid Kit
2. Exchange Registration Cards with opponents
3. Provide competent referee’s assistants
4. Agree to replacement Referee if necessary
5. Protest about ground etc if necessary
6. Inform referee if colour change has to be made
7. Notify Referee of substitution names
8. Pay Referee
9. Telephone result to Results Secretary
10. Send result card to Results Secretary
MEETING DATES.
Management Committee Monthly dates to be determined
General Meetings.
12th August / Remainder – To Be Advised
Cup Final Dates: To Be Advised
Visit the League Website for up to date information: www.gyafl.tk
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GUIDE FOR AWARDING MARKS TO REFEREES
Teams should base the mark that they award the referee on the following sections. The marks awarded for each
section should be added together and the total entered on the Result Card. Failure to comply will make the team’s
club liable to a fine under Rule 13(h)
Section 1 (0 – 3 marks) Did the referee arrive on time and was he/she smart in appearance?
Did the referee make the standard equipment checks (nets, flags, ball etc)?
Did the referee clearly instruct his/her assistants as to what was required
of them?
Section 2 (0-3 marks) Was the referee GENERALLY correct, during the course of the entire
game, in his/her interpretation of the Laws of the Game?
Remember that the person awarding the mark should themselves be conversant with the Laws of
the Game, in order to be in a position to accurately assess the referee.
Isolated or controversial incidents should not be used as an excuse to submit a disproportionate
low mark
Section 3 (0-4 marks) Did the referee maintain control,especially if difficult circumstances arose?
Were his/her decisions clearly indicated?
Did the referee make effective use of the assistant referees, acknowledging their signals even
when he/she felt it to be advantageous for play to continue? (Remember that the assistant
referees should only be acting on the instructions given by the referee)
Was the referee’s attitude to the game correct and did he/she inspire confidence, so that the game
benefitted?
Please remember that the marks awarded to referees not only have a bearing on who will receive the Referee of the
Season Trophy, but will also go some way towards the selection of the officials for Cup Finals etc. It is therefore in the
interest of clubs to ensure that the marks awarded are fair and impartial.
It is unlikely that a mark of 0 will be awarded. In all cases where a mark of 4 or under is awarded by a team, that
teams club must submit, with the match result card, a letter explaining the reason for awarding the low mark. Failure
to do so will render the result card incomplete and will make the club liable to a fine under Rule 11(c).
The marking system should in no way be used to “punish” a referee, who may have been perceived to make
decisions not advantageous to a particular team. Where it is subsequently found that a low mark was unjustified, it
may be deemed that a club has submitted an inaccurate Result Card. In such cases the offending club may be liable
to a fine under Rule 11(c).
Clubs seeking further guidance on this subject should contact the Referees Secretary. In order to maintain uniformity
of marking, no other person should be consulted (including other League Officers or referees).
Referees Disciplinary Reports should be sent to:
Disciplinary Team, GloucestershireF.A. Ltd.
Oaklands Park
Almondsbury Glos BS32 4AG (Tel; 01454 615888)
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REFEREES MATCHDAY CHECKLIST
In order to achieve a consistent approach to the management of matches, referees appointed to GYAFL matches are
asked to follow the checklist below:1. Referees are advised to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to kick off and introduce themselves to the team
managers of the clubs taking part.
2. Referees are reminded that they should wear the correct uniform (black shirt, black shorts, and black socks
which may have a white trim).
3. Inspect the pitch for any dangerous objects/materials
4. Inspect the nets to make sure that they are secure.
5. Check that the players have removed any jewellery, and/or any item considered to be of a danger to other
players is removed. Jewellery must be removed and is not allowed to be worn.
6. Check that the players are wearing boots that cannot be considered a danger to other players.
7. Check that 2 match balls of the right size are available and that the spare ball is available to use when
required.
8. Give pre match instructions to the assistant referees.
9. Request payment before matches from both team managers. Where applicable, report any instances where
the match fee is not paid before GYAFL matches to the League Secretary.
10. Familiarise themselves with the Rules of the Competition ie League or Cup
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STANDING ORDERS
1. When the Chairman rises to speak members shall immediately take their seats and remain silent.
2. Discussion on Minutes concerning discipline shall be limited to policy or procedures only. There shall be no
discussion on individual cases of misconduct dealt with by the Management Committee, acting with the powers
of the League, where its decision is final.
3. The notice of an intended motion shall be given in writing to the League Secretary 14 days prior to the
Council Meeting so that it can be included on the agenda.
4. Every member, when speaking, shall rise and address himself to the Chairman. The Chairman alone shall have
the power to check or call a speaker to order.
5. When more than one member rises at one time, the Chairman shall decide who shall have priority of speaking.
6. No member shall address the meeting for more than FIVE minutes on any one matter, except for the mover of
a resolution, who may speak for TEN minutes on the proposition.
7. No member shall speak twice on any matter, unless permission is given for explanation, except for the mover
of the original proposition, or the mover of an amendment that that displaces the original resolution. When an
amendment is so moved, no further amendment shall be moved or considered until the first has been disposed
of. Any number of amendments may be brought forward in succession. An amendment must be put in such a
manner that, if affirmed, it shall form the proposition under consideration whereupon further amendments may
be moved. When these have all been disposed of a vote must ultimately be taken upon the original or amended
proposition, as the case may be.
8. No member shall speak on any matter not being considered by the meeting.
9. If the Chairman is of the opinion that a proposition is undesirable he may at once put it to the vote (without
discussion) to determine whether it shall be entertained or not. If two-thirds of the members present and voting
decide not to entertain it then the matter is disposed of for that meeting.
10. In an investigation of any complaint, reports of referees, or other matters in which the witnesses or other parties
are admitted to a meeting, every member wishing to question the person giving evidence may do so through
the Chairman.
11. Notices to rescind must be in writing. A resolution shall not be rescinded at a meeting at which it was passed,
unless the motion to rescind is carried by two-thirds of the members present and voting.
12. Should there be any dispute that involves the conduct of a member then the said member shall retire for the
duration of its consideration. Members who are officially connected with any Club, or players of a Club, whose
conduct is in dispute, shall leave the meeting whilst the matter is under investigation.
13. The decision of the Chairman on any point of order shall be final.
14. No member is allowed to leave the meeting unless he has the permission of the Chairman.
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NOMENCLATURE AND CONSTITUTION
1. (A) This Competition shall be designated the Gloucester Youth Association Football League and will be known as
the Gloucester Youth Association Football League in association with Barratt Homes and shall consist of not
more than 100 Clubs approved by the sanctioning authority.
The Competition will provide football in accordance with the agreed youth formats published under FA Rule
C4(A). This Competition will reproduce the relevant FA Rule in its handbook and on its website to ensure
clarity and compliance with Rule 8(B).
(B) All such Member Clubs must be affiliated to an affiliated County Football Association and their names and
particulars shall be returned annually by the appointed date on the Form “D” to the
County Football Association. The area covered by the Competition Membership shall be.
This Competition shall apply annually for sanction to the Gloucestershire Football Association and the
constituent teams of Member Clubs may be grouped in divisions, each not exceeding 20
in number.
(C) Inclusivity and Non-discrimination
(i) This Competition and each Member Club must be committed to promoting inclusivity and to eliminating all
forms of discrimination
(ii) This Competition and each Member Club does not and must not [by its 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, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour,
religion or belief, ability or disability or otherwise).
(iii) This Competition and each Member Club 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 by
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 must be referred to the appropriate sanctioning
Association for investigation.
(E) As an FA Charter Standard League this Competition requires all its Clubs to have achieved FA Charter
Standard League status by 2016 . The League management committee may expel any club that has failed to
achieve Charter Standard status by this date. New Member Clubs 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) This Competition and its Clubs 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 courtesy and fairness by opposing players, club officials and
spectators. The League and its Clubs will seek to play fixtures in a fair, competitive but not antagonistic
environment.
(G) Member Clubs shall not enter any of their teams playing in the Competition in any other Competitions (with
the exception of FA and County FA Competitions) except with the written consent of the Management
Committee of the Competition.
(H) At the Annual General Meeting or a Special General Meeting called for the purpose, a majority of the delegates
present shall have power to decide or adjust the compilation of the divisions at their discretion.
ENTRY FEE, SUBSCRIPTION, DEPOSIT
2. (A) Applications by Clubs for admission to this Competition or the entry of an additional team(s) must be made in
writing to the Secretary and must be accompanied by an Entry Fee of £30 (9 a side and 11 a side), £25 ( 7 a
side mini soccer) which shall be returned in the event of non-election.
At the discretion of a majority of the accredited voting members present applications, of which due notice has
been given, may be received at the Annual General Meeting or a Special General Meeting. The Entry Fee shall
apply.
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(B) The Annual Subscription shall be £30 per team playing 11-a-side football, £25 per team playing 9v9 football
and £25 per team playing Mini-Soccer and £15 per team playing 5 a side football payable on or before the
Annual General Meeting in each year.
(C) Each Club shall, within 14 days/on the day of election, pay a Deposit of £30 which shall be returnable to Clubs
on leaving the Competition provided they have fulfilled their fixtures and complied with all orders of the
Management Committee.
(D) A Club shall not participate in this Competition until the Entry Fee, Annual Subscription and Deposit have been
paid.
(E) Clubs must advise annually to the Secretary in writing by 31st August of its County Football Association
affiliation number for the forthcoming Season, failing which they shall be fined £20
Clubs must advise the Secretary in writing, or on the prescribed form, of details of its Headquarters, Officers
and any other information required by the Competition.
OFFICERS
3.
The Officers of the Competition shall be determined by the Annual General Meeting and elected thereat.
(N.B. Auditors/Verifiers are not Officers). The Officers of the Competition shall be determined by the Chairman,
Vice Chairman, Treasurer, League Secretary, League Welfare Officer, Registration Secretary, Referees
Secretary, Fixtures Secretary and Results Secretary.
MANAGEMENT, NOMINATION, ELECTION
4. (A) The Competition shall be governed in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of The Football Association
by a Management Committee comprised of the Officers and any additional 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, signed by the Secretaries of two Member Clubs, not later than 30th April 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 nomination 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 Members of the Management Committee the Secretary
shall convene a meeting of the Committee.
(D) Except where otherwise mentioned all communications shall be addressed to the Secretary who shall conduct
the correspondence of the Competition and keep a record of its proceedings.
(E) All communications received from Clubs must be conducted through their nominated Officers.
(F) New Rule: No Club Representative shall telephone an Officer of the Competition before 9am or after 9pm
except by arrangement.
POWERS OF MANAGEMENT
5. (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 Competition and
not for any matters of misconduct that are under the jurisdiction of The Football Association or affiliated
Association.
(B) Subject to the permission of the Gloucestershire County Football Association 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 Competition and, if necessary, may call upon each Club (including any Club which may have
withdrawn during the season) to contribute equally such sums as may be necessary to meet any deficiency at
the end of the season. (See Rule 6(E)).
(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
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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 shall have a second or casting vote.
(D) The Management Committee shall have powers to apply, act upon and enforce the Rules of the Competition
and shall also have jurisdiction over all matters affecting the Competition, including any not provided for in the
Rules.
With the exception of Rules 5(I), 6(H), 10(A), 11 and 19, for any breaches of Rule a formal written charge must
be issued. The respondent shall be given seven days from the date of notice to reply to the charge and given
the opportunity to:(i)
(ii)
(iii)
Accept or deny the charge
Submit in writing a case of mitigation, or
Put their case before the Management Committee.
All breaches of the Laws of the Game, Rules and Regulations of The Football Association shall be dealt with in
accordance with FA Rules by the appropriate Association.
With the exception of Clubs playing at Step 7 of the Football Pyramid and the FA Women’s Premier League,
the maximum fine permitted for any breach of a Competition rule is £250 and, when setting any fine, the
Competition must ensure that the penalty is proportional to the offence, taking into account any mitigating
circumstances.
(E) All decisions of the Management Committee shall be binding subject to the right of appeal in accordance with
Rule 16.
Decisions of the Management Committee must be notified in writing to those concerned within
days.
(F) Three Members of the Management Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business of the
Management Committee and Two Members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business by any
sub-committee of the Competition.
(G) The Management Committee, as it may deem necessary, shall have power to fill, in an acting capacity, any
vacancies that may occur amongst their number.
(H) A Club having failed to comply with an order or instruction of the Management Committee, or failing to
satisfactorily attend to the business and/or the correspondence of the Competition shall be liable to be fined or
otherwise penalised at the discretion of the Management Committee.
(I) All fines and charges shall be paid within 14 days of the written notification.
Any Club failing to do so 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.
(J)
A member of the Management Committee appointed by the Competition to attend a meeting or match may
have any expenses incurred refunded by the Competition.
(K) The Management Committee shall have the power to fill any vacancy that may occur in the membership of the
Competition between the Annual General or Special General Meeting called to decide the constitution and the
commencement of the Competition season.
(L)
No participant under the age of 18 can be fined.
(M)Leagues who organise Mini Soccer for teams playing U7, U8, U9 and U10 football may not, with the exception
of Rules 6, 10(A), 11(D), 14 and 19 fine clubs for breaches of League Rules.
(N) For those leagues defined under Rule 5(M) when a team fails to fulfil either a festival or development fixture
and pitch hire costs have been incurred, the Organising Competition will be empowered to order the defaulting
club to pay these costs and charge an administration fee of up to £10.
(O) The business of the Competition as determined by the Management Committee may/shall be transacted by
electronic mail or facsimile.
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
6. (A) The Annual General Meeting shall be held not later than 30th June in each year. At this meeting the following
business shall be transacted provided that at least 2/3rd (two thirds) Members are present and entitled to vote:(i)
To receive and confirm the Minutes of the preceding Annual General Meeting.
(ii)
To consider any business arising there from.
(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 Competition 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 applicable to the Competitions.
(x)
Other business of which due notice shall have been given and accepted as being relevant to an Annual
General Meeting.
(B) A copy of the duly audited/verified Balance Sheet, Statement of Accounts and Agenda shall be forwarded to
each Club at least fourteen days prior to the meeting, and to the Gloucestershire County Football
Association(s).
(C) A signed copy of the duly audited/verified Balance Sheet and Statement of Accounts shall be sent to the
Gloucestershire County Football Association(s) within fourteen days of its adoption by the Annual General
Meeting.
(D) Each Member Club/team shall be empowered to send two delegates to an Annual General Meeting. Each
Club shall be entitled to one vote only. Fourteen days’ notice shall be given of any Meeting.
(E) Clubs who have withdrawn their Membership of the Competition 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 provision will not apply to Clubs expelled in accordance with Rule 17.
(F)
All voting shall be conducted by a show of voting cards unless a ballot be demanded by at least
of the delegates qualified to vote or the Chairman so decides.
(G) No individual shall be entitled to vote on behalf of more than one Member Club.
(H) Any continuing Member Club failing to be represented at the Annual General Meeting without satisfactory
reason being given shall be fined £30
(I)
Officers and Management Committee members shall be entitled to attend and vote at an Annual General
Meeting.
AGREEMENT TO BE SIGNED
7.
The Chairman and the Secretary of each Club shall complete and sign the following agreement which shall be
deposited with the Competition together with the Application for Membership for the coming season, or upon
indicating that the Club intends to compete.
“We, (A),
of
(Chairman) and (B)
of
(Secretary) of
Football Club have been provided with a copy of the Rules and Regulations
of the
Competition and do hereby 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 Competition, subject to the right of
appeal in accordance with Rule 16.”
Any alteration of the Chairman and /or Secretary on the above Agreement must be notified to the
County Football Association(s) to which the Club is affiliated and to the Secretary of the Competition.
(Note: The spaces above are intended for the inclusion of the signatures and addresses of officers and
members).
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QUALIFICATION OF PLAYERS
8. (A) (i) Contract players, as defined in Football Association Rules, are not permitted in this Competition with the
exception of those Players who are registered under Contract with the same Club who have a team
operating at 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
10 and over crossing borders including Wales, Scotland and Ireland.
(ii) No player registered with a Premier League or Football League Academy under the Elite Player
Performance Plan contained within Youth Development Rules will be permitted to play in this Competition.
Details of the Youth Development Rules are published on the FA website.
(B)
A registered youth playing member of a Club is one who, being in all other respects eligible, has:-
(i) Signed a fully and correctly completed Competition registration form in ink, countersigned by his /her parent
or guardian and by an Officer of the Club, and who has been registered with the (Registrations) Secretary
days prior to playing and whose completed registration card 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 player’s parents or guardians. These details must be available at
matches and training events the player attends within the management of the Club or Competition.
(ii) Signed a fully and correctly completed Competition registration form in ink on a match day prior to playing,
countersigned by an Officer of the Club and witnessed by an Officer of the opposing Club, and submitted to
the (Registrations) Secretary within two days (Sundays excluded) subsequent to the match. The player
shall not again play until the Club is in possession of the completed counterfoil. A maximum of
players may be registered in this way. 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 at matches and training events the player attends within the management of the
Club or Competition.
Registration forms may also be submitted to the (Registrations) Secretary by facsimile machine prior to the
player playing. The original document must be forwarded by post within three days of the match to the
appropriate Officer.
The registration document must incorporate a current passport-size photograph of the player seeking
registration together with proof of the player’s date of birth.
If a player’s age is required for registration purposes a Competition must accept an original birth certificate
or a photocopy. In cases where the birth certificate is not available a Competition is required to accept a
photocopy of the player’s passport or other official document issued by a Government Agency attesting to
the player’s date of birth.
(iii) All teams are required to have registered enough players to constitute a team (U8 – 5) (U9/10 -7) U13
and above – 11) 14 days prior to the start of season; failure to do so will result in the postponement of the
first fixture and a fine of £15.
(C) A child who has not attained the age of six shall not play, and shall not be permitted or encouraged 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 31 August of the relevant
playing season. i.e. Children who are aged 6 as at midnight on 31 August in a 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 31 August in a playing season will be classed as Under 8
players for that playing season, and so on.
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 31 August is permitted to play only in the Under 7 age group, and may not play in the Under 8 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:
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Age on 31 August of the
relevant playing season
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Eligible Age Groups
Maximum Permitted Format
Under 7
Under 8
Under 8
Under 9
Under 9
Under 10
Under 10
Under 11
Under 11
Under 12
Under 12
Under 13
Under 13
Under 14
Under 14
Under 15
Under 15
Under 16
Under 16
Under 17
Under 18
Under 17
Under 18
Open Age
5v5
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
5v5
7v7
7v7
7v7
9v9
9v9
9v9
11v11
11v11
11v11
11v11
11v11
11v11
(E) 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 Competition 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.
(F)
A fee of £15 per Under 8 team, £30 per mini-soccer team (U9/10) and £35 per youth football team (U11 and
above) to cover all player registrations and transfers shall be paid on receipt of an appropriate invoice from the
League Treasurer. A Club’s players shall not be deemed eligible until the invoice has been paid. A stamped
envelope addressed back to the player’s Club Secretary must accompany all registration forms.
(G) The Management Committee shall decide all registration disputes.
In the event of a player signing a registration form or having a registration submitted for more than one Club
priority of registration shall decide for which Club the player shall be registered. The (Registrations) Secretary
shall notify the Club last applying to register the player of the fact of the previous registration.
(H) It shall be deemed misconduct for a player to:(i) Play for more than one Club in the Competition in the same season without first being transferred.
(ii) Having signed for one Club in the Competition, sign for another Club in the Competition in that season,
except for the purpose of a transfer.
(iii) Submit a signed registration form for registration that the player had wilfully neglected to accurately or fully
complete.
(I) (i) The Management Committee shall have the power to accept the registration of any player subject to the
provisions of clauses (ii) and (iii) below.
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(ii) The Management Committee shall have power to refuse, cancel or suspend the registration of any player
who has been charged and found guilty of registration irregularities (subject to Rule 16).
(iii) The Management Committee shall have power to make application to refuse or cancel the registration of
any player charged and found guilty of undesirable conduct (subject to Rule 16) 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 this Competition. Application should be made to the parent County 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 (iii) but has a
registration accepted at the expiry of exclusion will be considered to be under a probationary period of 12
months. Whilst under a probationary period, should the player commit a further act of proven misconduct
under the jurisdiction of the Competition, (excluding standard dismissals), the Competition would be
empowered to consider a further charge of bringing the Competition into disrepute.
(Note: Action under Clause (iii) shall not be taken against a player for misconduct until the matter has been
dealt with by the appropriate Association, and then only in cases of the player bringing the Competition 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 competition into 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 this
Competition.)
(J) Subject to FA Rule C 2(a) dealing with players without a written contract when a player desires a transfer, the
Club the player wishes to transfer to shall submit a transfer form to the Registrations Secretary accompanied
by stamped envelope addressed back to the player’s Club Secretary. 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 Registrations Secretary and to the player concerned within seven
days of receipt of the transfer form. 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 such date or
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 Competition after the last day
of February except by special permission of the Management Committee.
(L) A Club shall keep a list of the players it registers and a record of the 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).
(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 of 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)) unless the player has played 4 games for that team in this Competition in
the current season.
(P)
(i) Any team playing an unregistered or otherwise ineligible player or players 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.
(ii) In addition the team shall have three points deducted from its total at the discretion of the Management
Committee and may be dealt with in any further manner which is thought to be fit.
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(iii) The Management Committee may, at its discretion, award the points available in the match in question to
the opponents, subject to the match not being ordered to be replayed.
(Q)
(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. This is not applicable for
under 17/18 football.
(ii) The availability of children must be cleared with the Head Teachers (except for Sunday Competitions).
(iii) A child under the age of 15 as at midnight on 31 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.
(R)Each team will be permitted to have a maximum number of 20 players registered at any one time. Any player
who ceases to be a member of a team should be de-registered and his/her registration card returned to the
League after receipt of which he or she will be allowed to sign for another Club. Opposing team managers must
exchange their Player Registration Cards before a match commences, and return them after the match. Failure
to comply with this Rule will result in a £10 fine and/or such punishment as the Management Committee may
deem necessary. In the event of a team manager failing present a valid Registration Card for a player, that
player may be deemed ineligible for that match. Should such an ineligible player play any part in the match, the
result will be deemed void and at the discretion of the Management Committee the points will be awarded to
the opposition. Managers must sign the opposing team’s team sheet to verify that the listed players were, as
far as they are concerned,eligible to play in that match. Unless directed otherwise, all Player Registration Cards
must be returned to the Registrations Secretary at the end of the season.
CLUB COLOURS. CLUB NAME
9. (A) Every Club must register the colour of its shirts and shorts with the Secretary by Annual General Meeting who
shall decide as to their suitability.
Goalkeepers must wear colours which distinguish them from other players and the referee.
No player, including the goalkeeper, shall be permitted to wear black or very dark shirts.
Any team not being able to play in its normal colours as registered with the Competition shall notify the colours
in which they will play to its opponents at least two days before the match.
If, in the opinion of the referee, two Clubs 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
£5
The Secretary of the Competition 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. Shirts must be numbered.
(B) Any Club wishing to change its name and/or colours must obtain permission from its affiliated County Football
Association and from the Management Committee.
PLAYING SEASON. CONDITIONS OF PLAY
TIMES OF KICK-OFF. POSTPONEMENTS. SUBSTITUTES
10. (A) The Annual General Meeting shall determine the date for the commencement of the season in accordance with
Football Association Rules. Original fixtures arranged by the (Fixtures) Secretary, or at a meeting specially
convened for that purpose, to be held no later than 31st July must not be arranged for a date later than seven
days preceding the concluding date.
If mutually arranged at a meeting a list of fixtures must be forwarded to the (Fixtures) Secretary within seven
days of the meeting. Fixtures are deemed to be accepted unless objections are received by the (Fixtures)
Secretary within fourteen days of their issue.
(B) All matches shall be played in accordance with the Laws of the Game as determined by the International
Football Association Board or, for Mini-Soccer, and 9v9 football, the Laws as set down by The Football
Association.
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Clubs must take all reasonable precautions to keep their grounds in a playable condition. All matches shall be
played on pitches deemed suitable by the Management Committee. If through any fault of the home team a
match has to be replayed, the Management Committee shall have power to order the venue to be changed.
The Management Committee shall have power to decide whether a pitch and/or facilities are suitable for
matches in the Competition and to order the Club concerned to play its fixtures on another ground.
Football Turf Pitches (3G Artificial Pitches) are allowed in this Competition providing they meet the required
performance standards and are listed on the FA’s Register of Football Turf Pitches. For clubs playing at Step 7
and below, all Football Turf Pitches used must be on the FA’s register and must be tested (by an accredited
test institute) every three years and the results passed to The FA. The FA will give a decision on the suitability
for use and add the pitch to the Register.
The home Club is also responsible for advising participants of footwear requirements when confirming match
arrangements in accordance with Rule 10(D).
All matches shall have a duration as set out below unless a shorter time (not less than
minutes) is mutually arranged by the two Clubs in consultation with the referee prior to the commencement of
the match, and in any event shall be of equal halves.
For Mini-Soccer – The maximum duration of play for the under 7 and under 8 age groups shall be two halves of
20 minutes each way, and for the under 9 and under 10 age groups, two halves of 25 minutes each way.
The maximum playing time in any one day for the under 7 and under 8 age groups is 40 minutes, and for the
under 9 and under 10 age groups is 60 minutes in all competitions.
For Youth football – The maximum duration of play shall be as follows unless it is mutually agreed by all parties
to reduce the time. For under 11 and under 12, 30 minutes each half; for under 13 and under 14, 35 minutes
each half; for under 15 and under 16, 40 minutes each half and for under 17 and under 18, 45 minutes each
half.
The minimum time for any game will not be less than 20 minutes each half for players in the under 14 age
group and below and 25 minutes each half for all other age groups.
No player participating in an under 11 or under 12 division as at midnight on 31st August in any season
shall be permitted to play more than one game or, in the event the Competition allows the playing of a
double-header, i.e. two separate matches, 80 minutes per day in all competitions. For under 13 to under
16 divisions, no player may play more than 100 minutes per day in all competitions and for under 17
and under 18 divisions, not more than 120 minutes per day in all competitions.
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 or be otherwise dealt with as the Management Committee may determine.
The kick off time for all afternoon League matches shall be 2.00pm. The kick off time for all morning matches
will be no later than 10.30am. The kick off time for all evening matches will be no later than 6.30pm. Any
variations in kick off times shall be approved by both clubs, and confirmed by the Fixtures Secretary. Any Club
found guilty of a late kick off shall be fined as follows: £5.00 for under 10 minutes late and thereafter £1 for
every 5 minutes (or part thereof) up to a total sum not exceeding £15.00
Referees must order matches to commence at the appointed time and must report all late starts to the
Competition.
The home team must provide at least two footballs fit for play and the referee shall make a report to the
Competition if the footballs are unsuitable.
A size 3 ball will be used for age groups U7 to U9.
A size 4 ball will be used for age groups U10 to U14.
A size 5 ball will be used for all other age groups.
Goal nets must be used.
(C) 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 Association Cup Competitions. All
other matches must be considered secondary. Clubs may mutually agree to bring forward a match with the
consent of the (Fixtures) Secretary.
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In the case of a revised fixture date, the Clubs must be given by the Competition 5 clear days’ notice of the
match (unless otherwise mutually agreed).
(D) The Secretary of the home Club must give notice in writing of full particulars of the location of, and access to,
the ground and time of kick-off to the match officials and the Secretary of the opposing Club at least five
clear days prior to the playing of the match. The away Club shall seek and acknowledge receipt of such
particulars. An accurate entry in the Competition Handbook will be deemed sufficient notice. The Competition
Secretary and all opposing clubs must be informed of any subsequent changes to the location an access to the
grounds.
Any Club failing to comply with this Rule shall be liable to a fine of £5.00
(E) In the event of a Club playing in an 11-a-side match with less than eight players, or a 9-a-side match with less
than seven players, or a Mini-Soccer match with less than six players, they may be fined £1 for each missing
player. A minimum of seven players will constitute a team for an 11-a-side match; a minimum of six players will
constitute a team for a 9-a-side match, and a minimum of five players for a Mini-Soccer match.
(F)
(i) Home and away matches shall be played. In the event of a Club failing to keep its engagement the
Management Committee shall have power to inflict a fine, deduct points from the defaulting Club, award the
points from the match in question to the opponents, order the defaulting Club to pay any expenses incurred
by the opponents or otherwise deal with them except the award of goals. Notwithstanding the foregoing
home and away provision, the Management Committee shall have power to order a match to be played on
a neutral ground or on the opponent’s ground if they are satisfied that such action is warranted by the
circumstances.
(ii) Any Club with more than one team in the Competition shall always fulfil its fixture, within the Competition, in
the following order of precedence:- First Team, Reserve Team, A Team. Clubs in breach of this
requirement shall be fined a sum not exceeding £10.00 or otherwise dealt with by the Management
Committee.
(iii) Notice of postponement of any match must be given without delay by the postponing Club to the Fixture
Secretary, the Competition Referees Appointments Secretary and the Secretary of the opposing Club. Any
Club failing to comply shall be dealt with by the Management Committee who may inflict a fine. Failure to do
so shall make the offending Club liable to the appropriate expenses and may result in a fine not exceeding
£10.00. Where notice of the postponement is less than 7 days before the arranged kick off time for reasons
other than County Cup matches, weather affected pitches, players selected for Representative or School
teams, or on the instructions of the Management Committee, the postponing club will be charged in
accordance with the Rule 10(F) and the game and 3 points will be awarded to the non postponing
team.Postponements prior to seven days must be forwarded in writing to the Fixtures Secretary.
Any team failing or declining to fulfil a fixture , except for reasons of unfit grounds, or players selected for a
representative or school team shall be fined £15.00. Should a team fail to fulfil a second fixture or
subsequent fixture, other than for the foregoing reasons, the team will be fined £20.00 and shall forfeit 3
points from their record.
Both clubs involved in the postponed fixture shall submit a written explanation to the Fixture
Secretary at the earliest opportunity. Any Club not providing a written report within SEVEN days of the
match shall be fined £10.00.
The club applying for the postponement shall submit to the Fixture Secretary a list of players available and
not available, and also the reasons for non-availability.
Except in competitions organised as Child Friendly Competitions, any Club not wishing to
play on a specific date must give the Fixtures Secretary at least 28 days' notice in writing
prior to that date in respect of a weekend fixture, or 7 days' notice in writing for a midweek
evening fixture. If failure to do so results in a broken fixture, the defaulting Club shall be fined a maximum of
£10.00. In addition, the Management Committee shall decide to:
(1) Deduct three points from the offending Club; or
(2) Award the match and its three points to the non-offending Club; or
(3) Take any other action as deemed necessary.
A team may invoke the 28 days notice Rule a maximum of two times per season.
A club wishing to postpone a fixture due to an unplayable pitch must reverse the fixture if their opponents'
pitch is available and fit for play. A Club not reversing a fixture under these circumstances shall be liable to
the appropriate penalty for a broken fixture.
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(iv) 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 be mutually agreed by the two Clubs and approved by
the Management Committee. Failing such agreement and notification to the (Fixtures) Secretary within
days the Management Committee shall have power to order the match to be played on a named date or on
or before a given date.
(v) 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 advantage of the Competition 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 a match was
abandoned owing to the conduct of one team or its Club member(s) they shall be 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 rule all points for the match as void.
No fine(s) can be applied by the Management Committee for an abandoned match.
(vi) The Management Committee shall review any match that has taken place where either or both teams were
under a 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.
(G) A Club may at its discretion and in accordance with the Laws of the Game use
substitute players in any match in this Competition who may be selected from 5 players.
For Mini-Soccer – any number of substitutions may be used at any time with the permission of the Referee.
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 substitute for another player. A Team must not have a match day squad greater than
double the size of its team in an age group.
For Youth Football – for teams in the under 18 age group and below, a player who has been substituted
himself becomes a substitute and may replace another player at any time subject to the substitution being
carried out in accordance with Law 3 of the Laws of Association Football.
The referee shall be informed of the names of the substitutes not later than 5 minutes before the start of the
match.
A player who has been selected, appointed or named as a substitute before the start of the match but does not
actually play in the game shall not be considered to have been a player in that game within the meaning of
Rule 8 of this Competition.
(H) The half time interval shall be of ten minutes duration, but it shall not exceed fifteen minutes. The half time
interval may only be altered with the consent of the referee.
(I) The Competition shall require all players and club officials to have signed the FA’s Respect Codes of Conduct
and produce these if so requested by the Management Committee.
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.
The participating clubs taking part in the fixture shall identify a team captain designated with a 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 to be too young to take on this role a member of the team
coaching staff should provide this support.
Each home club shall make arrangements for the provision of designated areas for spectators. This area can
be marked by an additional painted line, the use of cones, a roped off area or use of a temporary spectator
barrier. The area for spectators should start two metres from the touchline on both sides of the pitch. Each area
should run the full length of the pitch. It is recognised, however, that the alignment of some public pitches does
not allow for this arrangement in which case other appropriate arrangements should be made.
(J) Each home Club shall make arrangements for the provision of Technical Areas if none are already marked.
These areas can be marked by painted lines or the use of cones. Up to three team personnel including the
physio may occupy the Technical Area, in addition to the substitutes.
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REPORTING RESULTS
11. (A) The Results Secretary must receive within 96 hours of the date played, the result of each Competition match in
the prescribed manner. This must include the forename(s) and surname of the team players (in block letters)
and also the Referee markings required by Rule 13, or any other information required by the Competition.
Failure to do so will incur a fine of £15 and/or the Club being dealt with as the Management Committee decide.
(B) Both clubs shall telephone/SMS/email/notify the result of each match to the Results Secretary by 6pm on the
day of the match at weekends OR 9pm on weekday matches. Clubs in default shall be fined £5.
(C) The match result notification, correctly completed, shall be signed by a responsible member of the Club.
Failure to do so will result in a fine of £15
NB. If the fixed penalty exceeds £20 the Club must be charged as detailed in Rule 5(D).
(D) Leagues are permitted to collect but not to publish results for fixtures they organise for U7, U8, U9 and U10
Mini Soccer, and U11. They may require a Club to confirm that a set fixture has been played. Each Club is to
confirm that a set fixture has been played by submitting a result card within 96 hours of the date played. A
maximum fine of £5 may be imposed for a breach of this Rule.
DETERMINING CHAMPIONSHIP
12. (A) Team rankings within the Competition will be decided by points with three points to be awarded for a win and
one point for a drawn match. The teams gaining the highest number of points in their respective Divisions at
the conclusion shall be adjudged the winners. Matches must not be played for double points.
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.
REFEREES
13. (A) Registered Referees (and Assistant Referees where approved by the FA or County FA) for all matches shall
be appointed in a manner approved by the Management Committee and by the sanctioning Association(s).
(B) In the event of the non-appearance of the appointed Referee the appointed senior Assistant Referee shall take
charge and a substitute Assistant Referee appointed by the competing Teams. In cases where there are no
officially appointed Assistant Referees, or where the competition has been unable to appoint a Referee, the
Clubs shall agree upon a Referee in writing, this agreement to be submitted on the match result card by both
clubs. A Referee thus agreed upon shall, for that game, have the full powers, status and authority of a
registered Referee.
(C) Where Assistant Referees are not appointed each Team shall provide a Club Assistant Referee. Failure to do
so will result in a fine of £10 being imposed on the defaulting Club.
(D) The appointed Referee shall have power to decide as to the fitness of the ground in all matches and the
decision shall be final subject to either in the case of a ground of a Local Authority or the owners of a ground,
the Representative of that body is the sole arbiter and whose decision must be accepted unless the ground is
declared fit for play.
(E) Subject to any limits/provisions laid down by the sanctioning Association, Match Officials appointed under this
Rule shall be entitled to charge standard class public transport expenses which will be included in the following
fees. For under 8 – 10 games £14.00 ; for under 11 -16 games £20. Registered Referees appointed by the
Management Committee as Assistant Referees £12 subject to any limits laid down by the sanctioning
Association. The Officials shall be paid before the match, the cost being split between the two teams. Failure to
comply shall result in a fine of £5.00
The Home Club shall pay the Officials their fees and/or expenses before/immediately after the match.
(F)
In the event of a match not being played because of circumstances over which the Clubs have no control,
the Match Officials, if present, shall be entitled to full fee plus expenses/half fee plus expenses/expenses only.
Where a match is not played owing to one Club being in default, that Club shall be ordered to pay the Officials,
if they attend the ground, their full fee and expenses.
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(G) A Referee not keeping his or her engagement, and failing to give a satisfactory explanation as to their nonappearance, may be reported to the Association with which he or she is registered.
(H) Each Club shall, in a manner prescribed from time to time by The Football Association, award marks to the
Referee for each match and the name of the Referee and the marks awarded shall be submitted to the
Competition on the prescribed Form provided. Clubs failing to comply with this Rule shall be liable to be fined
or dealt with as the Management Committee shall determine.
(I) The Competition shall keep a record of the markings and, on the Form provided by the prescribed date each
season, shall submit a summary to The Football Association/County Football Association.
(J)
The Referee shall submit a report Form, supplied by the Competition, giving the result of the match, the
number of players in each team and the time of kick-off to the (Registration) Secretary within two days of the
match.
(K)
Referees and Assistant Referees shall be supplied, each Season, with a copy of the Competition Rules free
of charge.
(L)
Referees and Assistant Referees shall have undertaken a Respect briefing offered by the FA/County FA or
the League.
CONTINUATION OF MEMBERSHIP OR WITHDRAWAL OF A CLUB
14. (A) After 31st December in the current Season a Club intending, or having a provisional intention, to withdraw a
team from the Competition on completion of its fixtures and fulfilment of all other obligations to the Competition
must notify the Secretary in writing by 30th April each Season or be liable to a fine not exceeding £5 per team.
.
All Clubs wishing to remain in membership of the Competition for the following Season must confirm their
intention to do so, in writing, to the Secretary by 30th April .
(B) A Club shall not be allowed to withdraw any or all of its teams from the Competition after the Annual General
Meeting for the following Season. Any Club infringing this Rule shall be liable to a fine not exceeding
per team and shall also be liable for its share of any call which may be made under Rule 5(D).
(C) The Membership for the coming season having been decided at a Special General Meeting held for that
purpose not later than 30th June or at the Annual General Meeting held not later than 30th June.
the Competition shall have the right, irrespective of other provisions in this Rule, to refuse to permit a Club to
withdraw its team(s) in order to join another Competition and may hold the Club to its engagements.
(D) In the event of a Member Club which is an unincorporated association withdrawing and/or disbanding it shall
be immediately liable to discharge all its financial and other obligations to the Competition.
In the event that any such obligation remains undischarged after a period of twenty-one (21) days then such
obligation shall be met by the then current Club Members, excluding those under the statutory school leaving
age. Until a Member’s pro rata obligation is discharged in full the Member shall not be allowed to participate in
the Competition, which may apply to the Club’s Parent County Association for a suspension order.
PROTESTS AND COMPLAINTS
15.(A) (i) All questions of eligibility, qualifications of players or interpretations of the Rules shall be referred to the
Management Committee.
(ii) Objections relevant to the dimensions of the pitch, goals, flag posts or other facilities of the venue will not be
entertained by the Management Committee unless a protest is lodged with the Referee before the
commencement of the match. Any Club lodging such protest and not proceeding with it shall be deemed
guilty of a breach of this Rule and shall be dealt with by the Management Committee.
(B) Except in cases where the Management Committee decide that there are special circumstances, protests and
complaints (which must contain full particulars of the grounds upon which they are founded) must be lodged in
duplicate with the Secretary within 10 (ten) days (excluding Sundays) of the match or occurrence to which they
refer. A protest or complaint shall not be withdrawn except by permission of the Management Committee. A
Member of the Management Committee who is a member of any Club involved shall not be present (except as
a witness or representative of his Club) when such protest or complaint is being determined.
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(C) Any dispute occurring between Clubs in the Competition shall be referred for determination by the
Management Committee whose decision shall be binding upon all parties subject to Rule 16.
(D) No protest of whatever kind shall be considered by the Management Committee unless the complaining Club
shall have deposited with the Secretary a sum of £15.00. This may be forfeited in whole or in part in the event
of the complaining or protesting Club losing its case. The Competition shall have power to order the defaulting
Club or the Club making a losing or frivolous protest or complaint to pay the expenses of the enquiry or to order
that the costs to be shared by the parties.
(E) All parties to a protest or complaint must receive a copy of the submission and must be afforded an opportunity
to make a statement at least 7 days prior to the protest or complaint being heard.
(i) All parties must have received (seven) days’ notice of the Hearing should they be instructed to attend.
(ii) Should a Club elect to state its case in person then they should forward a deposit of £15.00 and indicate
such when forwarding the written response.
(F) When dealing with a protest or complaint the Management Committee shall take into consideration the
possession by the protesting or complaining Club of any information which, if properly used, might have
avoided the protest or complaint.
BOARD OF APPEAL
16.
Within 14 days of the posting of written notification of any decision of the Management Committee or the
Competition, a Club, Official or Player against whom action is taken may appeal against such decision by
lodging particulars in duplicate with the Secretary of the Gloucestershire Football Association, including a fee of
£25.00 for adjudication of a Board of Appeal. The grounds of appeal shall be in accordance with FA Rules.
The Board of Appeal may order the appeal fee to be forfeited and shall decide by whom the costs of the appeal
shall be borne. The decision of the Board of Appeal is final and binding on all parties concerned.
No appeal can be lodged against a decision taken at an Annual or Special General Meeting unless this is on
the ground of unconstitutional conduct.
EXCLUSION OF CLUBS OR TEAMS, MISCONDUCT, CLUBS, OFFICIALS, PLAYERS
17. (A) At the Annual General Meeting or Special General Meeting called for the purpose in accordance with the
provisions of Rule 19, Notice of Motion having been duly circulated on the Agenda, the accredited delegates
present shall have the power to exclude any Club or Team from further membership which must be supported
by (more than) two-thirds (2/3) of those present and voting. Voting on this point shall be conducted by ballot.
(B) At the Annual General Meeting, or at a Special General Meeting called for the purpose, in accordance with the
provisions of Rule 19, the accredited delegates present shall have the power to exclude from further
participation in the Competition any Club or team of a Club whose conduct has, in their opinion, been
undesirable, which must be supported by (more than) two-thirds (2/3) of those present and voting. Voting on
this point shall be conducted by ballot. A Club whose conduct is the subject of the vote being taken shall be
excluded from voting.
(C) Any official or member of a Club proved guilty of either a breach of Rule, other than field offences, or of
inducing or attempting to induce a player or players of another Club in the Competition to join them shall be
liable to expulsion or such penalty as a General Meeting or Management Committee may decide, and their
Club shall also be liable to expulsion in accordance with the provisions of Clauses (A) and (B) of this Rule.
(D) Any Club or Team failing to complete two thirds (2/3rds) of its fixtures in any season shall (unless the
conditions are beyond their control, or the accredited delegates present at the Annual General Meeting or a
Special General Meeting decide otherwise by a majority of two-thirds (2/3) of the votes cast) be debarred from
membership the following season.
TROPHY:- LEGAL OWNERS, CONDITIONS OF TAKING OVER, AGREEMENT TO BE SIGNED. AWARDS.
18. (A) The following agreement shall be signed on behalf of the winners of the Cup or Trophy:“We A
and B
, the Chairman and Secretary of
FC, members of and representing the Club, having been declared winners of
Cup or
Trophy, and it having been delivered to us by the Competition, do hereby on behalf of the Club jointly and
severally agree to return the Cup or Trophy to the Competition Secretary on or before
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. If the Cup or Trophy is lost or damaged whilst under our care we agree to refund to the Competition the
amount of its current value or the cost of its thorough repair.”
Failure to comply will result in a fine as determined by the Management Committee.
(B) At the close of each Competition awards may/shall be made to the winners and runners-up if the funds of the
Competition permit.
SPECIAL GENERAL MEETINGS
19.
Upon receiving a requisition signed by two-thirds of the Clubs in membership the Secretary shall call a Special
General Meeting. No member shall be entitled to vote on any subject concerning the Club he or she
represents.
The Management Committee may call a Special General Meeting at any time.
At least seven days’ notice shall be given of either meeting under this Rule, together with an agenda of the
business to be transacted at such meeting.
Each Member Club shall be empowered to send two delegates to all Special General Meetings. Each Club
shall be entitled to one vote only, as will members of the Management Committee.
Any continuing Member Club failing to be represented at a Special General Meeting without satisfactory reason
being given shall be fined £20.
Officers and Management Committee members shall be entitled to attend and vote at all Special General
Meetings. The Chairman at any meeting to have the casting vote.
General Meetings shall be held in accordance with the dates listed near the front of the Handbook, or at any
dates decided upon.
Any member Club failing to be represented at a General Meeting shall be fined £10. If a Club fails to attend
THREE meetings in a season it shall be called before the Management Committee for an explanation and a
decision will be taken on further action, if necessary.
ALTERATION TO RULES
20.
Alterations, for which consent has been given by the sanctioning Association, shall be made to these Rules
only at the Annual General Meeting or at a Special General Meeting specially convened for the purpose called
in accordance with Rule 19. Any alteration made during the playing season to the Rule relating to the
qualification of players shall not take effect until the following season.
Notice of proposed alterations to be considered at the Annual General Meeting shall be submitted to the
Secretary by 31st December in each year. The proposals, together with any proposals by the Management
Committee, shall be circulated to the Clubs by 17th January and any amendments thereto shall be submitted to
the Secretary by 31st January . The proposals and proposed amendments thereto shall be circulated to Clubs
with the notice of the Annual General Meeting. A proposal to change a Rule shall be carried if a majority of
those present, entitled to vote and voting are in favour.
A copy of the proposed alterations to Rules to be considered at the Annual General Meeting or Special General
Meeting shall be submitted to the sanctioning Football Association 14 days prior to the date of the meeting.
FINANCE
21.(A) The Management Committee shall determine with which bank or other financial institution the funds of the
Competition will be lodged.
(B) All expenditure in excess of £150.00 shall be approved by the Management Committee. Cheques shall be
signed by at least two Officers nominated by the Management Committee.
(C) The financial year of the Competition will end on March 31st .
(D) The books, or a certified balance sheet, of a Competition shall be prepared and shall be audited/verified
annually by some suitable person(s) who shall be appointed at the Annual General Meeting.
INSURANCE
22.
All Clubs must have public liability insurance cover of at least ten million pounds (£10,000,000).
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DISSOLUTION
23. (A) Dissolution of the Competition shall be by resolution approved at a Special General Meeting by a majority of
three quarters of the members present and shall take effect from the date of the relevant Special General
Meeting.
(B) In the event of the dissolution of the Competition, the members of the Management Committee are responsible
for the winding up of the assets and liabilities of the Competition.
(C) The Management Committee shall deal with any surplus assets as follows:
(i) Any surplus assets, save for a Trophy or any other presentation, remaining after the discharge of the debts
and liabilities of the Competition shall be transferred only to another Competition or Affiliated Association or
The Football Association Benevolent Fund or to such other charitable or benevolent object in the locality of
the Competition as determined by resolution at or before the time of winding up, and approved in writing by
the sanctioning Association.
(ii) If a Competition is discontinued for any reason a Trophy or any other presentation shall be returned to the
Donor if the conditions attached to it so provide or, if not, dealt with as the sanctioning Association may
decide.
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LEAGUE SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN POLICY
1.The Gloucester Youth Association Football League acknowledges its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of
every child and young person who has been entrusted to its care and is committed to working to provide a safe
environment for all members. A child or young person is anyone under the age of 18 engaged in any Youth League
football activity. We subscribe to The Football Association's Safeguarding Children - Policy and Procedures and
endorse and adopt the Policy Statement contained in that document.
2.The key principles of The FA Safeguarding Children Policy are that:
 The child's welfare is, and must always be, the paramount consideration
 All children and young people have a right to be protected from abuse regardless of their age, gender,
disability, culture, language, racial origin, religious beliefs or sexual orientation
 All suspicions and allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly and
appropriately
 Working in partnership with other organisations, children and young people and their parents / carers is
essential.
3. We acknowledge that every child or young person who plays or participates in football should be able to take part
in an enjoyable and safe environment and be protected from poor practice and abuse. The Gloucester Youth Football
League recognises that this is the responsibility of every adult involved in our league. The Gloucester Youth
Association Football League has a role to play in safeguarding the welfare of all children and young people by
protecting them from physical, sexual or emotional harm and from neglect or bullying. It is noted and accepted that
The Football Association's Child Protection Regulation (see The FA Handbook) applies to everyone in football
whether in a paid or voluntary capacity. This means whether you are a volunteer, match official, helper on club tours,
football coach, club official or medical staff.
4. We endorse and adopt The FA's Responsible Recruitment guidelines for recruiting volunteers and we will:
• Develop a role profile
• Request identification documents
• As a minimum meet and chat with the applicant(s) and where possible conduct interviews before appointing
• Request and follow up with 2 references before appointing
• Require an FA CRB Unit Enhanced Disclosure where appropriate in line with FA guidelines.
All current Gloucester Youth Association Football League members with direct access to children and young people
will be required to complete a CRB Enhanced Disclosure via The FA CRB Unit. If there are concerns regarding the
appropriateness of an individual who is already involved or who has approached us to become part of the Gloucester
Youth Association Football League, guidance will be sought from The Football Association. It is noted and accepted
that The FA will consider the relevance and significance of the information obtained via The FA CRB Unit Enhanced
CRB Disclosure and that all decisions will be made in the best interests of children and young people.
It is accepted that The FA aims to prevent people with a history of relevant and significant
offending from having contact with children or young people and the opportunity to influence
policies or practice with children or young people. This is to prevent direct sexual or physical harm to children and to
minimise the risk of 'grooming' within football.
5. The Gloucester Youth Association Football League supports The FA's Whistle blowing Policy. Any adult or young
person with concerns about a colleague can 'whistle blow' by contacting The FA Child Protection Team on 0207 745
4787, by writing to The FA Case Manager at The Football Association, Wembley Stadium, London SW1 P 9EQ or
alternatively by going direct to the Police, Children's Services or the NSPCC. The GYAFL League encourages
everyone to know about it and utilise it if necessary.
6. The Gloucester Youth Association Football League has appointed a Youth League Welfare Officer (YLWO) in line
with the FA's role profile and required completion of the Safeguarding Children and Welfare Officers Workshop. The
post holder will be involved with Welfare Officer training provided by The FA and/or CFA The YLWO is the first point
of contact for all league committee members regarding concerns about the welfare of any child or young person. The
YLWO will liaise directly with the GFA Welfare Officer and will be familiar with the procedures for referring any
concerns. They will also play a proactive role in increasing awareness of Respect, poor practice and abuse amongst
CWO and their members and league committee members.
7. We acknowledge and endorse The FA's identification of bullying as a category of abuse. Bullying of any kind is not
acceptable at our league. If bullying does occur, all players or parents/carers should be able to tell and know that
incidents will be dealt with promptly. Incidents need to be reported to the relevant CWO or YLWO or alternatively in
cases of serious bullying we may contact the County FA Welfare Officer.
8. Respect codes of conduct for Players, Parents/ Spectators, Officials and Coaches have been implemented by the
Gloucester Youth Association Football League. In order to validate these Respect codes of conduct the league has
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clear actions it will take regarding repeated or serious misconduct at club level and acknowledges the possibility of
potential sanctions which may be implemented by the GFA in more serious circumstances. All registering clubs will
be required to adopt the Respect codes.
9. Reporting your concerns about the welfare of a child or young person
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility:
if you are worried about a child it is important that you report your concerns no action is not an option.
i.If you are worried about a child then you need to report your concerns to the YLWO.
Ii If the issue is one of poor practice they will either:
- deal with the matter themselves or
- seek advice from the County FA Welfare Officer.
iii If the concern is more serious - possible child abuse they will where possible contact the
County FA Welfare Officer first, then immediately contact the Police or Children's Services.
iv If the child needs immediate medical treatment take them to a hospital or call an ambulance and tell them this is a
child protection concern. Let your County FA Welfare Officer know what action you have taken.
v If at any time you are not able to contact your YLWO or the matter is serious then you can
either:
- contact your County FA Welfare Officer directly or
- call The FA/NSPCC 24 hour Helpline for advice on 0808 800 5000 or
- contact the Police or Children's Services.
N.B. The FA's Safeguarding Children Policy and Procedures, available via www.TheFAcom/
Footballsafe - click on the 'downloads' under Policy and Procedures, outlines in detail what to
do if you are concerned about the welfare of a child and includes flow diagrams to describe this
process. This is also covered within the Safeguarding Children workshop, where participants are given the
opportunity to discuss how this feels and how best they can prepare themselves to deal with such a situation.
10. Further advice on Safeguarding. Children matters can be obtained from:
• www.TheFAcom/Footballsafe
• Your County Football Association's Welfare Officer
• The FA Safeguarding Children enquiry line 0845 210 8080
• [email protected]
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RULES OF CHALLENGE CUP COMPETITION
The Cup Competition shall be: Under 16
JOHN WHEELER CUP
Under 15
ALLAN BULLOWS CUP
Under 14
LESLIE BALDWIN CUP
Under 13
DAVE SHORT CUP
Under 12
GRAHAM DUNKLEY CUP
Under 11
REX NASH CUP
Under 10
ALF THOMAS CUP
Under 9
GERRY WILKINS CUP
Under 8
ROB DAWE CUP
2. All clubs in membership of the Gloucester Youth Association Football League, and having teams at Under 8, 9, 10,
11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16 will take part in the competition.
3. Players shall be registered as for a team, not a club, and no player shall play for more than one team in the same
season in any Competition. All players must be bona-fide members of the club they represent, and their age must be
in accordance with League Rule 8(b).
4. Any team playing an ineligible or over age player shall be dealt with as per League Rules, and should such a team
have won the game they SHALL be eliminated from the Competition. In all cases the non-offending club in the
disputed match shall progress to the next round of the Competition. Should a team play an ineligible or overage
player in a Final tie, they SHALL be eliminated from the Competition, and any proposed award to either finalist shall
be made at the discretion of the League.
5. Any team failing to fulfil a fixture shall be fined under the provisions stated in League Rule 10(f). In addition, where
the Competition is being played on a knock out basis, they may be expelled from the Competition. Where a
Competition is being played on a League basis a team shall be fined for each offence, forfeiting 3 points for second
and subsequent offences, all as under the provisions stated in League Rule 10(f). In the event of a team being unable
to play a tie on its own ground, on the date set by the Fixtures Secretary, the tie must be played on its opponents
ground (if available) who shall be considered the home club for the purpose of the match.
6. The nature of the Competition shall be decided by the Management Committee, and any relevant draw shall be
made before the Council and a decision made at the start of each season as to which rounds shall be played on a
‘home and away’ basis. The first drawn team shall be considered the home team. The finals shall be played on
neutral grounds.
7. Duration of matches shall be as per League Rules, NB EXTRA TIME WILL NO LONGER BE PLAYED.
For all ties, if the score remains level at the end of normal time, it shall be decided on penalty kicks as per FA
handbook (Rules of Penalty Competition) in accordance with the conditions laid down by the decisions of the
International Board.
In the event of the Competition being run on a League basis, extra time in each match shall not take place, and the
results and points shall be allocated as per League Rules.
Kick off times for all afternoon matches shall be 2pm, and morning matches no later than 10.30am.
Corner posts, nets and ball shall be provided by the first drawn club. Failure to comply will result in the Club being
dealt with under League Rule 10.
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8. The Referee’s match fee shall be in accordance with League Rule 13. Official assistant referees shall be appointed
for semi finals wherever possible and the cost shall be shared. Officials for the Cup Finals shall be agreed upon by
the Management Committee.
9. Any other matters not covered in these Rules, will be dealt with by the Management Committee in accordance with
League Rules.
10. When a match is being played on a neutral ground, the first drawn team shall be the home team unless otherwise
decided by the Management Committee.
11.All decisions taken by the Management Committee relating to Cup competitions, shall be deemed final & binding
on all Clubs.
MINI SOCCER COMPETITIONS (UNDER 8, UNDER 9, UNDER 10) RULES
1. Games shall be played under the Laws for Mini Soccer as issued by the Football Association.
The following provisions shall apply for League purposes:
(A) The playing area for Under 8’s shall measure 40 yards long and 30 yards wide with a penalty area extending 9
yards from the goal line and 8 yards either side of the centre of the goal. The penalty spot shall be 7 yards from the
centre of the goal.
Teams shall consist of 5 players, including a goalkeeper and unlimited substitutes may be used on a “roll on, roll off”
basis following a signal from the referee
(B) The playing area for Under 9’s and Under 10’s shall measure a minimum of 50 yards and a maximum of 60 yards
long, by a minimum of 30 yards and a maximum of 40 yards wide, with a penalty area extending across the pitch 10
yards from the goal-line and 9 yards either side of the centre of the goal. The penalty spot shall be 8 yards from the
centre of the goal.
Teams shall consist of 7 players, including a goalkeeper, and up to 7 substitutes who may be used on a "roll on, roll
off" basis following a signal from the referee.
(C) Games shall be a maximum of 20 minutes each way for Under 8 and Under 9, and 25 minutes each way for
Under 10 fixtures.
(D) Size 3 footballs shall be used in the Under 8 and Under 9 age groups; size 4 footballs shall be used in the Under
1 0 age group.
9-A-SIDE YOUTH FOOTBALL COMPETITIONS (UNDER 11 & UNDER 12) RULES
1.Games shall be played in accordance with the Laws of the Game as determined by the
International Football Association Board. The following provisions shall apply for League purposes:
(A) The playing area shall measure a minimum of 70 yards and a maximum of 80 yards long, by a minimum of 40
yards and a maximum of 50 yards wide. If necessary, to suit local requirements, clubs may use an area within a full
sized pitch, marked off with cones, different colour lines, broken lines etc.
(B) The goals shall measure either 16 feet or 21 feet wide, and 7 feet tall. The penalty mark shall be 10 yards from
the centre of the goal.
(C) Teams shall consist of 9 players, including a goalkeeper, and up to 5 substitutes who may be used on a "roll on,
roll off" basis following a signal from the referee.
(D) Games shall be of 30 minutes duration each way. If the scores are level at full time in a Cup tie, the game will be
decided by the taking of penalty kicks in accordance with international regulations,
i.e. the best of five kicks each, followed by sudden-death kicks if the scores are still level.
(E) Size 4 footballs shall be used in all matches.
(F) The offside law shall apply in all matches.
CHILD FRIENDLY COMPETITION (UNDER 8, UNDER 9 & UNDER 10)
1.Up to three tournaments will be held during the playing season on dates to be advised by the Management
Committee. Due to the nature of the tournaments, no requests to postpone fixtures will be agreed. So far as possible,
school holiday dates as published by Gloucestershire County Council will be avoided.
2.The format for each tournament will be notified to the Secretaries of the competing teams not less than 28 days
before the commencement of each tournament. This will cover both the competition format, and also the playing
times of matches, and the system of any deciding matches which may be necessary.
4.Referees will be allocated where possible, but if not available then the team managers must agree on a suitable
person to officiate in the matches.
3.Team managers are responsible for notifying the result of all their team's matches to the Fixtures Secretary by 5:
15pm on the day of the match.
4. A Trophy will be awarded to the winning team of each tournament, and 14 individual mementos awarded to the
players in the winning team and in the runners-up team.
5.The Rules of the Gloucester Youth Association Football League shall apply in all other respects.
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CLUB INFORMATION 2015 - 2016
ABBEYMEAD ROVERS FC: U8 Barbarians, U8 Vikings, U9 Jaguars, U9 Lions, U10 Blues, U11
Cheetahs, U11 Jaguars, U12 Eagles.
Secretary: Mike Flynn 5 Monarch Close Abbeymead Glos.
Tel: 01452 539989 Email [email protected]
(Emergency 07976817323)
Ground & Changing facilities:
U8 Barbarians
Mead Road, Abbeymead GL4 5GL
U8 Vikings
Mead Road, Abbeymead GL4 5GL
U9 Jaguars
The Oaks, Abbeymead GL4 5WP
U9 Lions
The Oaks, Abbeymead GL4 5WP
U10 Blues
Lobleys Lane, Abbeymead GL4 5BH
U11 Cheetahs
Lobleys Lane, Abbeymead GL4 5BH
U11 Jaguars
Lobleys Lane, Abbeymead GL4 5BH
U12 Eagles
Mead Road, Abbeymead GL4 5GL
Colours:
U8 Barbarians, U8 Vikings
U9 Jaguars, U9 Lions, U10 Blues
U11 Cheetahs, U11 Jaguars, U12 Eagles
Yellow
2nd Red
Yellow
2nd Blue
Manager:
U8 Barbarians
Gary Hoffmann 07885489475
U8 Vikings
Mike Flynn 07976817323
U9 Jaguars
Dan Wildsmith 07591793616
U9 Lions
Andy Gardiner 07732818666
U10 Blues
Steve Rimen/James Etheridge 07595466914/07403658685
U11 Cheetahs
Paul Mason 07738343156
U11Jaguars
Gary Hoffman 07885489475
U12 Eagles
Johnny Bevan 07748153881
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ASHLEWORTH WOODPECKERS: U14
Secretary: John Featherstone Ivy Cottage, Gloucester Road, Upleadon, Newent.
Tel: 01531 822699 Email [email protected]
(Emergency 07795812594 – Keith Huggins)
Ground & Changing facilities:
Hartpury College GL19 3BE
Colours:
Green 2nd Yellow
Manager:
Sam Prentice/John Featherstone 07788104177/07805224052
BREAM YOUTH FC: U14
Secretary: Glyn Shingles Amberley, Brockhollands Road, Bream, Lydney Glos GL15 6ND
Tel: 07711337300 Email [email protected]
(Emergency 07711337300)
Ground & Changing facilities:
Aylburton Playing Fields GL15 6DB
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Colours:
Red/Black
Manager:
Billy Trattles/Paddy Henderson 07881903901/07506245441
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BROADWELL YOUTH FC: U9, U10, U14
Secretary: Derek Freeman-Jones, 20 Bramble Road, Milkwall, Glos GL16 7PS
Tel: 01594 837675 Email secretary.broadwellyouth@gmail,com
(Emergency 07553217635)
Ground & Changing facilities:
U9, U10 & U14
Lakers School GL16 7QW
Colours:
U9, U10 & U14
Claret/Blue
Manager:
U9
U10
U14
Chris Powell 07877340836
Mike Fulthorpe 07966459725
Guy White 07901561195
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BROCKWORTH ALBION:U8, U9, U10, U11 & U14
Secretary: Andy Price 19 Javelin Way, Brockworth Glos GL3 4RQ
Tel: 01452 552613 Email [email protected]
(Emergency 07926562692)
Ground & Changing facilities:
U8, U9, U10, U11 & U14
Mill Brooke Academy GL3 4QF
Colours:
U8, U9, U10, U11 & U14
Black/White
Manager:
U8
U9
U10
U11
U14
Gary Norris 07990894025
Mark Taylor 07710534857
Linsey Temple 07854550118
Dan Davies/Sam Pritchard 07568146689/07530815437
Stef Sawczuk 07789388338
CAM EVERSIDE: U12
Secretary: Rachel Gardiner 2 Garage Villas, Cambridge, Gloucester GL2 7AL
Tel: 01453 890817) Email: [email protected]
(Emergency 07515572551)
Ground & Changing facilities:
Jubilee Playing Fields GL11 5UL
Colours:
Black/Yellow
Manager:
U12
Paul Jenkins/Jo Jenkins 07960800843/07980640551
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CHARFIELD JUNIORS FC: U14 Blues, U14 Royals & U14 Whites
Secretary: Andy Leeds 9 Charfield Green, Charfield, Glos GL12 8SZ
Tel: 01454 269653 Email: [email protected]
(Emergency 07580151155)
Ground & Changing facilities:
Blues:
The Moreton Ground, Tortworth GL12 8HG
Royals & Whites:
Marlwood School, Vattingstone Lane, Alveston BS35 3LA
Colours:
Blue & White
Manager:
U14 Blues
U14 Royals
U14 Whites
Gary Davis 07774456808
Mike Lewin 07503194528
Dave Morgan 07920134138
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CHELTENHAM TOWN FC DEVELOPMENT: U8
Secretary: Jim Hart 3 Barn Close, Abbeydale, Glos GL4 5JT
Tel: 01452 617450 Email: [email protected] & [email protected]
(Emergency 07557916694)
Ground & Changing facilities:
Season Training Ground GL51 9RX
Colours:
Red & White Stripes 2nd Navy Blue & Red
Manager:
Paul Warner 07973413828
CINDERFORD TOWN: U9
Secretary: Richard Wilkins Sceptre Place, Mousel Lane,Cinderford, Glos GL14 2DL
Tel: 01594 824502 Email [email protected]
(Emergency 07588037368)
Ground & Changing facilities:
Forest High School GL14 2AZ
Colours:
White/Black
Manager:
Steve Taylor 07958072166
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ELLWOOD YOUTH FC: U14
Secretary:Jason Bevan Alexanders Gate, Forest Road, Milkwall, Glos GL16 7LB
Tel 01594 837733 Email: [email protected]
(Emergency 07707834782
Ground & Changing facilities:
St Briavels Pavilion GL15 6TP
Colours:
Blue/White
Manager:
Jason Bevan 07707834782
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FC HIGHNAM: U11
Secretary: Doug Gilchrist 49 Brimsome Meadow, Highnam, Glos GL2 8EW
Tel: 01452 386525 Email: [email protected]
(Emergency 07825078544)
Ground & Changing facilities:
U11
Oak Bank, Oakridge, Highnam GL2 8LN
Colours:
U11
Navy & Sky Blue Quarters
Manager:
U11
Jon Coldridge 07811856613
FC LAKESIDE: U10
Secretary: Andrew Hince 30 Grace Gardens,Cheltenham Glos GL516QE
Tel: 01242 580824 Email [email protected] & [email protected]
(Emergency 07966567567)
Ground & Changing facilities:
Dowty Staverton GL2 9QD
Colours:
Blue & White Stripes
Manager:
Liam Whelan 07557108292
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FC St LEONARDS: U11
Secretary: Ashley Bayliss 4 Goddard Way, Tuffley, Glos GL4 0YA
Tel: 01452 912547 Email: [email protected]
(Emergency 07583178996)
Ground & Changing facilities:
Upton St Leonards Primary School GL4 8ED
Colours:
White/Blue
Manager:
Gareth Eakers/David Hemmings 07791082678/07930524278
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GALA WILTON FC: U12 & U14
Secretary: Lee Sheridan 41 Central Road, Gloucester GL15BU
Tel: 01452 537284 Email: [email protected]
(Emergency 07885443892)
Ground & Changing facilities:
U12
Plock Court GL2 9DW
U14
Bishops College change at Gala Club GL2 9EB
Colours:
Black & Yellow
Manager:
U12
U14
Richard Davis/Matthew Stevens 07719354796/07824643111
Dan Tyreman/Lance Spackman07557412435/07891772214
GLOUCESTER CITY FC: U9 Blacks, U9 Yellows & U10
Secretary: Nathan Bullingham 19 Otter Road, Abbeymead, Glos GL4 5TF
Tel: Email: [email protected]
(Emergency 07971985963)
Ground & Changing facilities:
Walls Club GL4 3HG
Colours:
Yellow/Black
Manager:
U9 Blacks
U9 Yellows
U10
Lee Mortimer/Keith Mortimer 07841482723/07989311503
Lee Mortimer 07841482723
Ade Viner 07773062736
GORSLEY VILLAGE FC: U8 & U10
Secretary: Ashley Gooch, Olives Orchard, Quarry Lane, Gorsley HR9 7SJ
Tel: 01989 720177 Email [email protected]
(Emergency 07790311905)
Ground & Changing facilities:
Gorsley Primary School HR8 7SE
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Colours:
Orange/Black
Manager:
U8
U10
2nd Blue
Callam Marshall 07432503758
Ashley Gooch 07969651410
HARDWICKE RANGERS: U8 Blues, U8 Yellows, U9Yellows, U10 Blues, U10 Yellows, U11, U12
Blues
Secretary: Phil Addle, 12 Rosedale Close, Hardwicke, Glos GL2 4JL
Tel: 01452 724580 Email [email protected]
(Emergency 07577437650)
Ground & Changing facilities:
U11 & U12
U8 Blues & Yellows
U9, U10 Blues & Yellows,
Hardwicke School GL2 4QG
Hardwicke Village Hall G2 4QA
Colours:
Blue/Yellow
Manager:
U8 Blues
Martin Williams/Phil Addle 07791428667/07837790583
Yellows
Jason Morris/Phil Addle07775297260/07837790583
U9 Yellows
Colin Gwilliam 07912538557
Blues
Shane Clark 07446187504
U10 Yellows
Ryan Clarke/Steve/Dowdle07757276669/07717551022
U11
Cliff Ashby 07814015544
U12 Blues
Will Dunn/Ben Harris 07866986552/07588018769
U8
U10
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HUCCLECOTE YOUTH FC: U8 Harriers, U8 Hawks, U9 Hawks, U10 Harriers, U10 Hawks, U10
Hurricanes, U11 Harriers, U11 Hawks, U12 Hawks, U14
Secretary: Rich Leftwich 40 Fosse Close, Abbeymead, Glos GL4 5EF
Tel; 07710881418 Email: [email protected]
(Emergency 07949864947)
Grounds & Changing facilities
All teams EXCEPT U14
U14
Colours:
Yellow/Blue
Manager:
U8 Harriers
U8 Hawks
U9 Hawks
U10 Harriers
U10 Hawks
U10 Hurricanes
U11 Hawks
U12 Hawks
U14
King George V Playing Fields GL4 3EZ
Plock Court GL2 9DW
2nd Red U11 White/Navy U14 Blue
Dave Stephens 07817159743
Ian Podmore 07980625861
Chris Ansermoz 07821779855
Andy Bowden 07584439256
Scott Bishop 07762521143
Dave Wiggall 07759012210
Nick Clifford 07941310415
Steve Giles 07949864947
Martin Smith 07496456565
Martin Niblett 07794331014
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U11 Harriers
LONGLEVENS INFANTS FC: U8 Lions, U8 Tigers, U8 Panthers, U9 Lions, U9 Tigers,
U10 Lions, U10 Tigers
Secretary: Darren Smart 1 Windfall Way Gloucester GL2 0RP
Tel: 01452 413501 Email [email protected]
(Emergency 07710634245)
Ground & Changing facilities:
Longlevens Infant School GL2 0AX
Colours:
Green
Manager:
U8 Lions
Nick Perkins 07767232323
U8 Panthers
Darren Smart 07710634245
U8 Tigers
Danny Herridge 07940580330
U9 Lions
Ian Quinnell 07767425495
U9 Tigers
Haydn Hughes 07771868847
U10 Lions
Andy Roberts 07581128562
U10 Tigers
Darren Smart 07710634245
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LYDNEY TOWN JUNIOR AFC: U9 Lions, U10, U11 Tigers
Secretary: Sue Davis, 9 Almond Walk, Lydney Glos. GL15 5LP
Tel: 01594 845218 Email [email protected]
(Emergency 07718484239/07729788027)
Grounds & Changing facilities:
U9 Lions, U10
Dean Academy GL15 5DZ
U11 Tigers
Bathurst Park GL15 5HE
Colours:
U9 Lions
U10 & U11 Tigers
Manager:
U9 Lions
U10
U11 Tigers
Navy 2nd Jade
Black/White Stripes
2nd Jade
Steve Bethell/Scott Jones 07830376494/07920044137
Andrew Kear/Marcus Jones 07717533769/07711132642
Alan Willetts/Stephen Loew 07540634170/07712251206
LYDNEY TOWN YOUTH: U8, U9, U13
Secretary: Claudia McNulty 2 Old Town Mews, Lydney, Glos GL15 5EE
Tel: 07853008212 Email: [email protected]
(Emergency 07853008212)
Grounds & Changing facilities:
Dean Academy GL15 5DZ
Colours:
Black & White
Manager:
U8
U9
U13
Stuart Liddington 07771626747
Craig Cunliffe 07916158875
Dean Morgan/Gareth Williams 07815694100/07786393389
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MINCHINHAMPTON RANGERS YFC: U14
Secretary: Mark Perkins 8 Beech Wood Drive, Bassage, Stroud, Glos GL6 8JP
Tel: 01453 886357 Email: [email protected]
(Emergency 07917114204)
Grounds & Changing facilities:
Marling School Playing Fields GL5 4HE
Colours:
Sky Blue/Navy
2nd Red
Manager:
John Westwood 07831336005
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PUMA FC JUNIORS: U8, U9 & U11
Secretary: Phillip Brookes, Flat 16/18, Market Street, Cinderford, Glos GL14 2RX
Tel: 07929977481 Email: [email protected]
Emergency 01594 825681 – Lee Jenkins)
Ground & Changing facilities
St Johns Cricket Ground GL14 2PH
Colours:
Yellow & Black
Manager:
U8
U9
U11
2nd Maroon
Neal Breeden 07917441460
Lee Jenkins/Phillip Brookes 07919207328/07929977481
Nathan Francis/Jamie Penning 07958445528/07984808504
QUEDGELEY WANDERERS: U8, U11 & U12
Secretary: Tony Farmer, 66 Welland Road, Quedgeley, Gloucester GL2 4SG
Tel: 01452 883576/07715885681 Email [email protected]
(Emergency 07769957957 – Debbie Webb)
Ground & Changing facilities:
Waterwells GL2 2AG
Colours:
Red/Black
Manager:
U8
U11
U12
2ND White/Red
Greg Penrith 07718930811
Dean Brooks/Shaun Carter 07814478344/07534155169
Andy Gutteridge/Reece Ashton 07713434759/07837445097
RANDWICK YOUTH F C: U14
Secretary: Stuart Harris Cuckooland Cottage, The Throat, Ruscombe, Stroud, Glos GL6 6BY
Tel: 01453 752094 Email: [email protected]
(Emergency 01453 751248 – Morton Watkins)
Ground & Changing facilities:
Randwick Playing FieldsGL6 6HS
Colours:
Black/Yellow
Manager:
Stuart Harris/Alan Bailey 07786542093/07833320894
2nd Red
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REDMARLEY YOUTH FC: U8 & U9
Secretary: Sanjai Desai, 5 Little Lancarridge, Highnam, Glos GL2 8EN
Tel: 01452 504646 Email [email protected]
(Emergency 07774840181)
Ground & Changing facilities;
Picklenash Primary, Newent GL18 1BG
Colours:
Blue/Red
Manager:
U8
U9
Clive Maile
Tommy Kinsella
RODBOROUGH YOUTH FC: U14
Secretary: Jon Batterham 37 Bridgemead, Stroud, Glos GL5 4BJ
Tel: 07969958105 Email: [email protected]
Ground & Changing facilities:
Maidenhill School GL10 2HA
Colours:
Red
2nd Blue
Manager:
Dave Stanton/Keith Scobell 07824140305/07747626986
RUARDEAN HILL RANGERS: U10
Secretary: Hayley Beddis, Hill Farm, Duttons Lane, Ruardean Woodside, Glos
Tel: 01594 541181 Email: [email protected]
(Emergency 07717330015 – Mandy)
Ground & Changing facilities:
Ruardean Hill GL17 9AR
Colours Navy
Manager:
Nick Jayne/Roy Mason 07824999621/07717330015
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STONEHOUSE TOWN YFC U12
Secretary: Carl Berry 69 Gloucester Road, Stonehouse, Glos GL10 2HH
Tel: 01453 450386 Email: [email protected]
(Emergency 07824447944)
Ground & Changing facilities:
Oldends Lane Playing Fields GL10 2DG
Colours:
Black/White Stripes
Manager:
Nick Francis 07577712434
Richard Brady 07900705554
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TREDWORTH YOUTH AFC: U14
Secretary: Paul Turner 321 Stroud Road, Gloucester GL1 5LG
Tel: 01452 331179 Email: [email protected]
(Emergency 01452 331179)
Ground & Changing facilities:
Calton Road School GL1 5ET
Colours:
Red White Stripes
2nd Yellow/Black
Manager:
Paul Turner/Jason Goodhall 07548730196/07855725277
TUFFLEY ROVERS YOUTH: U9 Blues, U9 Clarets, U10 Blues, U10Clarets, U11 Blues
Secretary: Emma Rickard 28 Glencairn Avenue, Tuffley, Glos GL4 0SQ
Tel: 07795146391 Email [email protected]
(Emergency 07807627034 – Roy Craddock)
Ground & Changing facilities
U9 Blues & Clarets
U10 Blues & Clarets
U11 Blues
Colours:
The Annexe, Tuffley Lane GL4 0NX
Harewood Infant School
Beaufort Field GL4 0PZ
Claret & Blue
Manager:
U9 Blues
U9 Clarets
U10 Blues
U10 Clarets
U11 Blues
Matt Wright 07792812365
Luke Rodgers 07917875409
Justin Hutchinson 077142039907
Emma Ricketts/Josh Taylor 07887772057/07910959986
Luke Rodgers 07917875409
WHITECROFT AFC: U12
Secretary: Nick James,7 Riverdale Appartments,Church Road, Newnham, Glos GL14 1AG
Tel: 07807227007 email: [email protected]
(Emergency 01594 563026 – Andrew Saunders)
Ground & Changing facilities:
Whitecroft Playing Field GL15 4QJ
Colours Green & White
Manager: Andrew Saunders/Richard Kear 07792551194/07979650669
WICKWAR WANDERERS: U14
Secretary: Michelle Jenkins 112 Inglestone Road, Wickwar GL12 8PJ
Tel: 01454 299413 Email: [email protected]
(Emergency 07976431458)
Ground & Changing facilities:
King George V Playing Fields, Wickwar GL12 8JZ
Colours Orange/Black
2nd Blue/White
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Manager:
John Hawkins 07990891032
ROLL OF HONOUR 2014/15
U12 Championship Winners
U13 Championship Winners
U14 Championship Winners
U16 Championship Winners
Longlevens Infants Lions
Abbeymead Rovers
Hucclecote
Tuffley Rovers
U8
U9
U10
U12
U13
U14
U16
League Cup Winners
League Cup Winners
League Cup Winners
League Cup Winners
League Cup Winners
League Cup Winners
League Cup Winners
Cinderford Town
Lydney Town Tigers
Longlevens Infants Lions
Longlevens Infants Lions
Abbeymead Rovers
Hucclecote
Abbeymead Rovers
U8
U9
U10
U12
U13
U14
U16
7 A Side Tournament Winners
7 A Side Tournament Winners
7 A Side Tournament Winners
6 A Side Tournament Winners
6 A Side Tournament Winners
6 A Side Tournament Winners
6 A Side Tournament Winners
Hucclecote
Hucclecote
Longlevens Infants Lions
Longlevens Infants Lions
Tredworth Youth AFC
Hucclecote
Tuffley Rovers
U8
U9
U10
U12
U13
U14
U16
Player of the Season
Player of the Season
Player of the Season
Player of the Season
Player of the Season
Player of the Season
Player of the Season
Charlie Beddis – Lydney Town
Hugo George – Abbeymead Rovers
Ollie Morris - Hucclecote
Flynn Clark – Hardwicke Rangers
Migkel Keivani – Lydney Town
Cameron Consitt - Redmarley
Cameron Wilce - Hardwicke Rangers
U8
U9
U10
U12
U13
U14
U16
Sportsmanship Winners
Sportsmanship Winners
Sportsmanship Winners
Sportsmanship Winners
Sportsmanship Winners
Sportsmanship Winners
Sportsmanship Winners
Young Referee of Season
Referee of the Season
Puma FC Juniors
Hardwicke Rangers
Longlevens Infants Lions
FC Highnam
Lydney Town Juniors
Harrow Hill
Longlevens AFC Youth
Ieuan Lavender
Paul Baldwin
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