DERBYSHIRE COUNTY FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION LTD
Units 8 & 9 Stadium Business Court
Millennium Way
Pride Park
Derby, DE24 8HP
ESTABLISHED 1883
T: 01332 361422
F: 01332 360130
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.derbyshirefa.com
11 ASIDE FRIDAY NIGHT LEAGUE FORMAT
Nationally, there is a decline in the number of teams in the adult 11v11 game. This is due to
a variety of factors linked to players’ lifestyle; working at a weekend, wanting to spend time
with family and not being able to commit to every game which affects their ability to
commit to traditional 11v11 football. Teams are folding due to financial reasons and lack of
players and volunteers. Squad sizes now need to be much bigger than they used to be to
accommodate these changes so that there are enough players to field a team. With these
increased challenges to overcome, an alternative complimentary offer needs to be created
to get more people playing football.
Across the UK, there has been the development and success of midweek 11aside leagues
played on full size 3G surfaced pitches. Derbyshire County FA are working with partners to
develop 11aside weekday leagues and deliver them as pilot leagues in the county. The
weekday 11aside leagues aim to get more people playing football and provide an
opportunity for individuals who cannot access weekend football the chance to play. The
weekday leagues do not want to compete with or take people away from weekend football,
with the overall aim of getting more people playing and meeting the needs of people’s
lifestyles.
Lees Brook 11v11 Friday Night League
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11aside, repeated substitutions (Roll on roll off subs)
8 teams in the league. (teams play each other once)
14 week league cycle, starts in May 2015 (1st May to 31st July 2015)
Play twice per month (each team will be given a fixture list)
50 minute games (25 minutes each way with 5 minutes half time)
£20 to enter the league. £50 per team per fixture
(based on a squad of 11 players, that’s less than £5 per player!)
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6.30pm and 7.30pm kick off times.
No offside
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Unlimited squad sizes
FA Qualified referees
Minimum age is 16 years old
Sin Bin rules rather than yellow cards
All other rules will follow 11v11 laws of the game and standard code of rules
To enter: complete a team registration form and a short player registration form
and return to Kieron Cox: [email protected]
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Points systems and format
The points system and results will follow that of traditional football; 3 points for a win, 1
point for a draw and 0 points for a loss.
Player Equipment
Teams can either all agree to wear the same colour t-shirts, wear bibs provided or wear a
full team strip if the team have a kit.
Players must wear shinpads.
The surface is 3G surface and therefore players can wear trainers or moulds. NO Blades and
NO Studs are allowed. The referees will manage this and check footwear on the night.
Officials and staff
There will be a referee to officiate the game. There will not be any officials on the line as
there are no offsides. The use of one referee is designed to manage the game effectively,
yet to also reduce costs for teams too.
Laws
The laws of the game reflect that of traditional 11v11 football. All matches shall be played in
accordance with the Laws of the Game as determined by the International Football
Association Board.
Matches will last 50 minutes (2 x 25 minute halves) with a 5-minute half-time drink break.
Teams will consist of 11 players; however teams can play with a minimum of 7 players on
the pitch.
Substitutions: A player who has been substituted himself becomes a substitute and may
replace a player at any time subject to the substitution being carried out in
accordance with Law 3 of the Laws of Association Football. This rule is
commonly known as “roll on roll off subs”. There will be no maximum placed
on the number of substitutions allowed per team. (no maximum squad size)
Players:
Should teams wish to register additional players, the team organiser should
ask the individual to complete the player registration form. In addition, the
player should be added to your team sheet prior to the given fixture. Please
submit this information to the league organiser.
Sharing Tactics, Creating Opportunities & Scoring goals for Football in Derbyshire
Registered in England
Registration No: 03917999
Affiliation and Insurance
The league is affiliated with Derbyshire County Football Association.
Each team will be covered by Personal Accident Insurance provided through Sports Guard
Insurance. Please ensure that your team sheet is completed for each fixture as the insurance
policy covers the list of registered players for the league.
Contract players, as defined in Football Association Rules, are not permitted in this
competition. While serving in any branch of Her Majesty’s Regular Forces, a player must
first obtain the consent of his Association Secretary before signing a registration form to
play for the Club.
The Management Committee of the league shall have power to refuse, cancel or suspend
the registration of any player at any time.
Staffing and Officials:
Referees and assistant referees will be qualified officials, appointed by Derbyshire County
FA. The cost of the referees and assistants is included within the £50 match fee.
Responsibilities of team organisers
Team organisers will be required to
 register the team with the league organisers.
 Ensure new players complete a player registration form prior to them taking part.
 Be the main point of contact for the league co-ordinator for all team-related matters
(the majority of which will be done via email)
The ethos of the league is to keep administrative work for team organisers to a minimum
Sharing Tactics, Creating Opportunities & Scoring goals for Football in Derbyshire
Registered in England
Registration No: 03917999