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PORTSMOUTH YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE

(Founded 1906)

SEASON 2020-2021

CLUB DIRECTORY & GUIDANCE

Affiliated to Hampshire Football Association

www.pyfl.co.uk

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PYFL 21st August 2020

CONTENTS

Section 1 - Introduction

Child Welfare in Football

FA RESPECT Programme

League Diary & Key Dates

Section 2 - Directories

Officers of the League & Management Committee

Divisional Secretaries

Club Secretaries

Mini Soccer Co-Ordinators (if different to Club Secretary)

Club Colours

Club Grounds

Section 3 - Guidance & Advisory Notes on League Rules

Optional Playing days

Fair Play

Referee Marks

Squad Lists

Players age 6

Transfers

Notification of Matches

Reporting Results/Team Sheets

Sin Bins

Hampshire County Cup

Mini Soccer & 9 v 9

Trophy Events

League Meetings

FA CRC Process

Qualified First Aider

Section 4 - RESPECT & Codes of Conduct


SECTION ONE

Child Welfare in Football

FA RESPECT Programme

League Diary & Key Dates


CHILD WELFARE IN FOOTBALL

Our focus is on safeguarding the welfare of all young people who participate in the Portsmouth Youth Football League whilst protecting them from physical, sexual or emotional harm and from neglect or bullying.

Serious causes for concern are fortunately rare if and when they occur, they should be reported to the League’s CWO & CWO at Hampshire County F.A. for further investigation.

There is however equal concern for incidents which affect the conditions under which Youth Football is played, particularly those which are considered poor practice. These incidents range from conflict between opposing teams’ parents, spectator incursion onto the pitch and general threatening behaviour towards players, officials and supporters. Such incidents have become too common and every Club needs to work towards their elimination to ensure that the children in their charge are provided with a safe environment in which to play.

Clubs are held responsible for the behaviour of their Managers, Coaching Staff, Players, Parents & Spectators (and may incur considerable fines if this duty is neglected) Clubs

are expected to advocate responsible behaviour by way of education and example.

Codes of Conduct for all of the above can be found at the end of this Handbook.

A mandatory requirement under F.A. rules is the appointment of a Child

Welfare Officer by each Club and these persons have an important role in the

implementation of the spirit of Child Welfare. They are trained to a high standard and

act as first point of contact for anyone having concern in such matters.

For help and further details contact PYFL CWO:

Mrs Karen Stevens

Mobile:: 07889 990829

Email: [email protected]

F.A. RESPECT PROGRAMME

Following on from Child Welfare in Football, the Portsmouth Youth Football League and our entire member Clubs are committed to the F.A. RESPECT programme which has been developed to eliminate poor practice at all levels with the sport of football.

tel:-

mailto:[email protected]


We expect ALL participants of the League to vigorously support the programme and trust in turn that ALL will benefit by its adoption.

LEAGUE DIARY & KEY DATES

2020

AUGUST 30th Annual Subscription due

SEPTEMBER 10th League Meeting

13th Start of Season

OCTOBER 1st Transfer Window Open

22nd League Meeting

NOVEMBER 8th Remembrance Sunday - Optional LEAGUE Playing Date. (DOES NOT APPLY TO COUNTY CUP)

26th League Meeting

DECEMBER 1st Deadline for Proposed Rule Changes to League

Secretary

27th Christmas Break - No League fixtures

2021

JANUARY 3rd New Year Break – No League fixtures

28th League Meeting

31st Last day to complete Player Registrations &

Transfers

MARCH 25th League Meeting

APRIL 4th Easter Sunday – Optional LEAGUE Playing Date

22nd League Meeting


MAY 31st Last day of Playing Season

JUNE 10th Annual General Meeting (AGM)

League Meetings

September 10th

October 22nd

November 26th

January 28th

March 25th

April 22nd

June 10th - AGM

All League Meetings during COVID 19 will be organised using the Zoom Meeting App and a link will be sent out to you prior to these events.

In usual circumstances these meetings are held at Broad Oak Sport & Social Club Airport Service Road Portsmouth PO3 5PB commencing at 7:30.


SECTION TWO

DIRECTORIES

Officers of the League & Management Committee

Divisional Secretaries

Club Secretaries

Mini Soccer Co-ordinators (if different to Club Secretary)

Club Colours

Club Grounds/Venues


LEAGUE OFFICERS

President Kenneth Adams

Chairman & Pitch Fitness Contact John Carter

Tel: 02392 642597

[email protected]

Vice Chairman Linda Hind

Life Vice Presidents Mr D M Hurst Mr R Coleman

Mr R Dix Mr K T Adams

Mr G Lemmon Mr J Carter

Mr R Nash Mr P Adams

Mr A E C Harmer Mrs M Adams

Mr J O'Shea

Vice Presidents Mr D Benfield

Mrs V Benfield

Mr J McIntyre

Mr C J Hayes

Mr M Wilkins

Mr J Wood

League Secretary & Treasurer Linda Hind

Tel: 02392 672277

[email protected]

Assistant Secretary & Minutes Secretary

Tracey Dowell

Tel: 07767 645758

[email protected]


LEAGUE OFFICERS

Registration Secretary Emma Jehu

[email protected],

Child Welfare Officer Karen Stevens

Tel: 07889 990829

[email protected]

Referees Appointment Secretary Tina Ellis

Email: [email protected]

Auditor/Validator Anna Meades

Hampshire Representatives John Carter & Linda Hind

Charter Standard Lead Officer Ian Saynor - Pickwick Youth

[email protected]

Club Representatives Rachel Clements - Bedhampton Youth

[email protected]

Lisa Coates - Bedhampton Youth

[email protected]

Vicky Wilson – Meon Milton

[email protected]


DIVISIONAL SECRETARIES

Age

Group Format Name Telephone Email

Under 7 *

5 v 5 Emma Jehu

07840 862954 [email protected]

Under 8 *

5 v 5 Peter Chandler

07767 850326

or 02392

353954

[email protected]

Under 9 *

7 v 7 Sarah Whitfield


Under 10 *

7 v 7 Roger

Partridge

02392 731594

or 07914

7987532

[email protected]

Under 11 *

9 v 9 Cathy

Barnes 07824 666438 [email protected]

Under 12

9 v 9 Karen Stevens


Under 13

11 v 11 Scott

Andrews 07973 197173 [email protected]

Under 14

11 v 11 Cathy Barnes


Under

15 11 v 11

Tracey

Dowell 07767 645758 [email protected]

Under 16

11 v 11 Tracey

Dowell 07767 645758 [email protected]

Under 18

11 v 11 Tony

Suggitt

02392 355948 or 07961 687873

[email protected]

* Non-Competitive


Club Name Secretary Phone E-mail

AFC Portchester

Nia Carr 07500 966770

[email protected]

AFC Southbourne

Curtis Harrison

07432 315370

[email protected]

Baffins Milton Rovers Youth

Jo Muscat 07866 804501

[email protected]

Bedhampton Youth

Rachel Clements

07599 617255

[email protected]

Berewood Panthers Youth

Christine Hurry

07921 788669

[email protected]

BSS Youth Sandra Riley

07723 041860

[email protected]

Bridgemary Buccaneers

Andrew Jones

07919 576357

[email protected]

Castle United Youth

Karen Stevens

07889 990829

[email protected]

Clanfield Youth Marc Chivers

07585 563002

[email protected]

Cowplain Youth Sarah Collins

07479 547931

[email protected]

Denmead Youth Sharon Weeks

07799 245085

[email protected]

East Lodge Youth

Lindsey Charlton

07828 163557

[email protected]

Emsworth Town Youth

Andrew Cooper

07938 501926

[email protected]

Fareham Town Youth

Gary Jeffries

07976 397698

[email protected]

Fleur de Lys Youth

Nina Wheeler

07415 778003

[email protected]

Gosport Borough Youth

Audrey Standley

07703 728558

[email protected]

Gosport Falcons Youth

Stephen Deller

07912 225931

[email protected]

Havant & Waterlooville

Cathy Barnes

07824 666438

[email protected]



Hayling St Andrews Youth

Julie Fraser 07479 208431

[email protected]

Hayling United Youth

Jaki Benham 07746 051111

Horndean Hawks Youth

Malcolm Wiggins

07816 490565

[email protected]

Horndean Youth

Lisa Bailey 07507 852886

[email protected]

Hurstwood Rangers

Youth

Teresa Kerridge

07730 338659

[email protected]

Infinity Youth Craig Piper 07718

152473 [email protected]

Jubilee 77

Youth

Tanya

Chinnery

07780


KBS Craig Holmes

07723 918552

[email protected]

Meon Milton Youth

Vicky Wilson 07751 768020

[email protected]

Moneyfields Youth

Lucy Magee 07850 505467

[email protected]

Paulsgrove Youth

Lesley Stewart

07870 409051

[email protected]

Petersfield Town Juniors

David Wands

07958 194064

[email protected]

Pickwick Youth

Ian Saynor 07519 855683

[email protected]

Purbrook Youth

Donna Netting

07921 841012

[email protected]

Soccer Scholar Academy

Youth

Katie Moughton

07849 496245

[email protected]

Southsea

Youth

Karen Whittingham-Brown

07743


Titchfield Tigers CFC

Jay Meech 07485 228716

[email protected]



Whiteley Wanderers Youth

Bekki Lovell 07733 368989

[email protected]

Widbrook United Youth

Vicky Squire 07722 827948

[email protected]

Club Name Mini Soccer Co-Ordinator and/or Fixture

Secretary

Telephone Email

AFC Portchester Youth

Peter

Sanderson

07850


Denmead Youth

Simon Strickland

07947 796157

[email protected]

East Lodge Youth

Cheryl Hudson & Clare Sadler

Cheryl – 07786853738 Clare - 07825211224

[email protected]

Hayling St. Andrews

Julie Fraser 07479 208431

[email protected]

Horndean Hawks

Malcolm Wiggins

07816 490565

[email protected]

Hurstwood Rangers

Shelley Keridge

07388 025953

[email protected]

Moneyfields Mandy Madden

07825 335322

[email protected]


Dan Trickett [email protected]


Club Colours – Home Kits

Club Name Shirts Shorts Socks

AFC Portchester Youth Orange Black Orange

AFC Southbourne Green Green Green

Baffins Milton Rovers Youth

Royal Blue Royal Blue Royal Blue

Bedhampton Youth Royal Blue Royal Blue Royal Blue

Berewood Panthers Youth

Green Green Black

BSS Youth Yellow Blue White

Bridgemary Buccaneers Navy Blue White Navy Blue

Castle United Youth Orange Black Black

Clanfield Youth Blue & Black

Stripes Black Black

Cowplain Youth Green Navy Green or

Navy

Denmead Youth Royal Blue White Royal Blue

East Lodge Youth White Black Black

Emsworth Town Youth Black & White

Stripes Black Black

Fareham Town Youth Red/Black

Striped Black Red

Fleur de Lys Youth White & Black

sleeves Black/Blue

trim Black/blue

trim

Gosport Borough Youth Yellow Blue Blue

Gosport Falcons Youth Purple Black Black

Havant & Waterlooville Youth

Dark Blue/Yellow

Dark Blue Dark Blue

Hayling St Andrews Youth

Blue/White Blue Blue

Hayling United Youth Black & White

Stripes Black Black

Horndean Hawks Youth Red/Black

Striped Black Black

Horndean Youth Red Red Red

Hurstwood Rangers Youth

Green & Black Black Black

Infinity Youth Gold Gold Gold

Jubilee 77 Youth Red Black Red


Club Colours – Home Kits

Club Name Shirts Shorts Socks

Kenny Bruce Soccer Fluo Yellow and

Black Black Black

Meon Milton Youth Yellow Blue Blue

Moneyfields Youth Yellow Navy Blue Navy Blue

Paulsgrove Youth Red & Black Black Red

Petersfield Town Juniors Blue & Yellow Blue Blue with

Yellow trim

Pickwick Youth Navy & Sky

Blue trim Navy & Sky

Blue Navy & Sky

Blue

Purbrook Youth Navy

Blue/Yellow Navy Blue Navy Blue

Soccer Scholar Academy Youth

Orange Black Black

Southsea Youth Blue Blue Blue

Titchfield Youth CFC Orange/Black Orange/Black Orange/Black


White Black Black

Widbrook United Youth Red Black Black


Club Name Venues at which they play

AFC Portchester Youth Wicor Rec, Red Barn Sch, Portchester Comm

Sch or Northern Sch

AFC Southbourne Southbourne Rec PO10 8NY

Baffins Milton Rovers Youth Great Salterns or Langstone Campus, Furze

Lane

Bedhampton Youth Portsmouth Council or Bidbury Jun Schl

Berewood Panthers Youth Cowplain Rec PO8 8EH & Berewood Primary

School PO7 3BE

BSS Youth Purbrook Park School

Bridgemary Buccaneers Bridgemary 3G pitch Wych Lane Gosport

Castle United Youth Rowlands Castle Rec

Clanfield Youth Peel Park, Clanfield Jun School or East Meon

Rec

Cowplain Youth Cowplain Comm School 4 G & grass pitches

Denmead Youth King George V Playing Field Denmead or

Denmead Jun Sch

East Lodge Youth East Lodge Playing Fields or Southwick Park

Emsworth Town Youth Hollybank Rec or Emsworth Primary School

Fareham Town Youth Cams Alders or Bridgemary Sch

Fleur de Lys Youth Drayton Park & PCC Council Pitches

Gosport Borough Youth St Georges Playing Fields formerly Arden Park, Bay House Sch playing fields, Sultan Polo fields

& St Vincent College

Gosport Falcons Youth Monckton Sports Fields

Havant & Waterlooville Youth Front Lawn Rec & Hub

Hayling St Andrews Youth Hayling Park or Mengham Park or Hayling

College

Hayling United Youth Hayling Park or Hayling College

Horndean Hawks Youth Catherington / Jubilee & Five Heads Road

Horndean Youth Five Heads Park

Hurstwood Rangers Youth Warblington School


Club Name Venues at which they play

Infinity Youth Playing Fields Knowle Avenue, Knowle

Jubilee 77 Youth Seafield Park or Wicor Rec or Cams Hill School

or Titchfield

Kenny Bruce Soccer Cams Hill School,Shearwater Ave, Portchester,

Fareham PO16 8AH

Meon Milton Youth Eastney Barracks

Moneyfields Youth Moneyfields Football Club

Paulsgrove Youth Sevenoaks Rd, Portsmouth PO6 3JP

Petersfield Town Juniors Penns Place or Love Lane Rec Ground

Petersfield

Pickwick Youth Alexandra Park

Purbrook Youth Crookhorn College or Purbrook Jun Sch

Soccer Scholar Academy Youth Langstone Sports Campus, Furze Lane

Southsea

Southsea Youth PCC Pitches

Titchfield Youth CFC West Hill Park Sch PO14 4BS, Titchfield Primary

Sch PO14 4AU

Whiteley Wanderers Youth Meadowside, Whiteley

Widbrook United Youth Bartons Green Havant


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NOTES


SECTION THREE

GUIDANCE & ADVISORY NOTES on LEAGUE RULES

Optional Playing days

Fair Play

Referee Marks

Squad Lists

Players age 6

Transfers

Notification of Matches

Reporting Results/Team Sheets

Sin Bins

Hampshire County Cup

Mini Soccer & 9 v 9

Trophy Events

League Meetings

FA CRC Process

Qualified First Aider


OPTIONAL PLAYING DAYS

1.) Easter Bank Holiday weekend

2.) Remembrance Sunday (date to be confirmed each season)

3.) First weekend of school half terms for Non-Competitive/Development

Age groups: U7 to U11 ONLY (dates advised each season)

In all above cases any team which wishes to take up its option NOT to play any fixtures on the above Sunday’s must notify the Divisional Secretary giving 14 days’ notice of their intentions.

Any team failing to provide the correct period of notification shall be considered to fail to

fulfil their fixture and shall be dealt with in accordance with Rule 20(B)

NON-PLAYING SUNDAYS are Christmas & New Year Weekends


FAIR PLAY MARKS

Each Team shall provide a Fair play mark to the opposition on a weekly basis. The mark shall be entered on the Match result card (directly below the Referee Number. The mark

shall be applied as follows:-

1-2 Poor fair play.

3-4 Below Average fair play.

5-6 Average Fair play.

7-8 Above Average Fair play.

9-10 Exceptional Fair play

The awarding of marks is limited to the above only. Any Team failing to award a fair play mark shall be fined £30.00 max and a default mark of 3 shall be awarded to the opposition.

The League shall compile a Fair play rankings table for all clubs in the League. The individual teams performance shall also be monitored. Dependent upon availability of funding, a prize shall be awarded each season to the club with the highest Fair play ranking.

In order to ensure a parity of rankings, the league shall apply the average mark of all games played throughout the season. Any fixtures that are not played, where neither team are deemed at fault will be awarded a default mark of 3 to both sides. Where the management Committee have deemed one or both teams at fault, a default mark of 1

shall be applied to one or both teams.

Advice on Fair Play Marking

Where spectator performance and / or opposition player and / or coaching performance is considered to be significantly below the expected standard, a mark of 1-2 should be applied.

Where spectator performance and / or opposition player and / or coaching performance

is considered to be below the expected standard, a mark of 3-4 should be applied.

Where spectator performance and / or opposition player and / or coaching performance

is considered to be of the expected standard, a mark of 5-6 should be applied.

Where spectator performance and / or opposition player and / or coaching performance is considered to be above the expected standard, a mark of 7-8 should be applied.

In the event that the fair play of the opposition is sufficiently high that exceptional recognition should be awarded, then a mark of 9-10 should be awarded.


GUIDE TO REFEREE MARKING (Taken from Hampshire FA Handbook)

The mark awarded by a club must be based on the Referee’s overall performance. It is most important that the mark is awarded fairly and not based upon isolated incidents or previous games.

The Referee’s performance should be determined by the table below which should act as a guide for the overall mark which should fall within the mark range for each standard of performance.

Mark Range Comment

100-86 The Referee demonstrated very accurate decision-making and controlled the game very well using management and communication skills effectively to add value to the game.

85-76 The Referee demonstrated accurate decision-making and controlled the game well using management and communication skills to contribute positively to the game.

75-61 The Referee demonstrated reasonably accurate decision-making and despite some shortcomings generally controlled the game well.

60 and below

The Referee demonstrated shortcomings in the accuracy of decision-making and control which affected the game.

NOTE

Club officials should use the full range of marks within each category to help distinguish between different performance levels, e.g. within the 85-76 category a mark of 84

indicates a better performance than a mark of 77.

While some Referees may have below average performances, there will usually have been some positive aspects of their performance, so extremely low marks should be very

rare.

When club officials are marking a Referee, they should always look at the game as a whole and not isolated decisions. The result of the match should not influence the mark

and disciplinary action should be judged objectively.

When a mark of 60 or lower is awarded, an explanation must be provided to the Competition using the box provided on the marking form. The purpose of this is to assist Referees to improve their performance levels, so the comments should be as helpful as possible.


HOW TO DECIDE ON THE REFEREE’S MARK

The following questions focus on the key areas of a Referee’s performance. They are intended as an “aide memoire”, are not necessarily comprehensive and need not be answered individually. It is, however, worth considering them before committing yourself

to a mark for the Referee.

CONTROL AND DECISION MAKING

How well did the Referee control the game?

Were the players’ actions recognized correctly?

Were the Laws applied correctly?

Were all incidents dealt with efficiently/effectively?

Were all the appropriate sanctions applied correctly?

Was the Referee always within reasonable distance of incidents?

Was the Referee well positioned to make critical decisions, especially in and around the penalty area?

Did the Referee understand the players’ positional intentions and keep out of the way accordingly?

Did the Referee demonstrate alertness and concentration throughout the game?

Did the Referee apply the use of the advantage to suit the mood and temperature of the game?

Was the Referee aware of the players’ attitude to advantage?

Did the Referee use the assistants effectively?

Did the officials work as a team, and did the Referee lead and manage them to the benefit of the game?


COMMUNICATION AND PLAYER MANAGEMENT

How well did the Referee communicate with the players during the game?

Did the Referee’s Level of involvement/profile suit this particular game?

Did the Referee understand the players’ problems on the day – e.g. difficult

ground/weather conditions?

Did the Referee respond to the changing pattern of play/mood of players?

Did the Referee demonstrate empathy for the game, allowing it to develop in accordance with the tempo of the game?

Was the Referee pro-active in controlling of the game?

Was the Referee’s authority asserted firmly without being officious?

Was the Referee confident and quick thinking?

Did the Referee appear unflustered and unhurried when making critical decisions?

Did the Referee permit undue questioning of decisions?

Did the Referee deal effectively with players crowding around after decisions/incidents?

Was effective player management in evidence?

Was the Referee’s body language confident and open at all times?

Did the pace of the game, the crowd or player pressure affect the Referee negatively?

FINAL THOUGHTS

Always try to be objective when marking. You may not obtain the most objective view by marking immediately after the game.

Judge the performance over the whole game. Don’t be too influenced by one particular incident.

Don’t mark the Referee down unfairly because your team was unlucky and lost the game or some disciplinary action was taken against your players.


ADVISORY NOTES IN RELATION TO LEAGUE RULES

Make sure that you are conversant with the Rules of the League and any cup competitions. (Portsmouth Youth League & Hampshire Cup competitions have different

rules). Check them.

Ignorance of the Rules is no excuse.

Every person concerned with running a team or club should have a copy of the Portsmouth Youth Football League (PYFL) Handbook which contains the Standard Code of Rules for Mini Soccer & Youth Football, League and League Cup Rules & a Club Directory containing a variety of other policies and guides. If unsure please ask, do not assume.

The Officers of the Club undertake:

To uphold the Rules & Regulations of the FA, to uphold and adhere to the F.A. Standard Code of Rules & Practices, to uphold the Membership rules of the PYFL, to uphold and follow the F.A. Respect Campaign, Rules & Guidelines & to conduct their Club in all

aspects so to never bring itself or the PYFL into disrepute.

SQUAD LISTS

Prior to the start of all matches, managers/coaches from each team will provide a copy of their squad lists to the opposition manager/coach who shall check these lists and players prior to the start of the match. Each manager/coach must produce his teams squad lists & show the opposition prior to the start of the match, including COVID 19. Clubs are encouraged to laminate these or place in a clear plastic wallet as these can wiped

If a player does not appear on the squad list, then the player cannot participate in the match. If the player participates without being on a valid squad list, they shall be deemed ineligible.

It is the team’s responsibility to ensure that they have an up to date squad list with them prior to the match. All managers and coaches shall be registered with the league & County on an annual basis and ensure their CRC/DBS, Safeguarding and emergency aid are all valid and renewed in a timely fashion)

A child who has not attained the age of 6 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.

Clubs can register players on the WGS once they are 6 years old.


No Team shall have registered more than 20 players at any one time for 11 a-side teams or 18 players at any one time for 9 a-side teams.

Each Team must have the following minimum number of players registered 14 days before the start of each

playing season

Age Groups Playing Format

Minimum number

of registered players to

start season

Minimum number of

players required to constitute a team for the Competition

U7 & U8 5 v 5 5 4

U9 & U10 7 v 7 7 5

U11 & U12 9 v 9 9 6

U13 - U18 11 v 11 11 7

TRANSFER OF PLAYERS

No more than one player may transfer between the same two Teams until 28 days have elapsed between applications. (The date used to determine the 28 Days shall be taken

as the date when added onto the WGS of the 1st application to Transfer).

No more than two (2) players may transfer between the same two teams (in one direction) during the season. No one team may transfer into that team more than three (3) Players in any one season. A player may only Transfer in this Competition once per season.

No player will be permitted to transfer until after the1st October in each season.

Notice of Approach process is conducted outside of WGS and for the 20201/2021 Season a transfer form will need to be completed. If a transfer is rejected by the League,

the Club will receive a notification from WGS.


NOTIFICATION OF MATCHES

An Officer of the home Club must give notice of full particulars of the location of, and access to, the Ground and time of kick-off to the Match Officials and an Officer of the opposing Club at least 5 clear days prior to the playing of the Competition Match. If not so provided, the away Club shall seek such details and report the circumstances to the Competition.

NOTE: It is also advised to give the details of your Clubs colours, Shirts, shorts & socks to avoid any clash of colours on the day and to seek confirmation that all details have been received and understood.

Fixtures and Results on FA-Full Time System.

The League will collect the results of their fixtures, publish the results and league tables (for competitive matches only and /or Trophy Events at the discretion of the League Management Committee) in respect of their fixtures.

REPORTING RESULTS - USING FULL TIME.

Both Clubs shall RESPOND TO SMS (Text message) RECEIVED FROM FULL TIME.

The result of each Competition Match, League, League Cup & County Cup needs to be sent by 8pm on the day of the match.

The Match result sheet/team sheet on full time needs to be fully completed within 2 days of the date the match was played including all marks for

RESPECT, FAIR PLAY & REFEREE

SIN BINS

All cautions for Dissent must be dealt with by the Sin Bin process. The Sin Bin is a 10 minute time out for all 90 minute games, and 8 minutes for all games less than 90 minutes. It’s important to highlight that if something that is said that is insulting, abusive or offensive; whilst it is still classed as Dissent, it can also be deemed a red card offence.

What Is Dissent?

‘Dissent’ is a challenge to the referees authority, whether this be using inappropriate language and/or gestures or other verbal offences. Sarcastic clapping or comment of a referee’s decision and throwing the ball down after a decision are examples of dissent by action or comment.

Match day Process

In order to ensure that you have a full understanding as to how the Sin Bin process will be implemented during a game, please refer to the information below:-

Who?

Applies to active players only (those on the field of play)

Does not apply to substitutes and coaching staff


How?

The referee will take the name of the offending player

A yellow card will be issued and shown

Referee to point to the touchline where the player must go (there will be no specific Sin

Bin area)

Time?

Sin Bin to last for 10 minutes in matches of a 90 minute duration

Sin bin to last for 8 minutes in all other matches

The Sin Bin period only commences when the referee restarts play

Referee will include any lost time (i.e injury delay)

Referee is the sole arbitrator of time and as to when the player can return (permission can be given when the ball is in play)

Offending Player?

Cannot be substituted until the Sin Bin period has expired

Can take part in a penalty shootout – even if the Sin Bin period has not expired.

Must be in the Sin Bin for active playing time (i.e. Sin Bin to continue into 2nd half if required)

Defined as being in the Sin Bin from the moment they are cautioned for Dissent (even if

play has not yet restarted)

Any player who has been Temporarily Dismissed and commits a further yellow or red card offence whilst in the Sin Bin cannot take any further part in the game and cannot be substituted

On-Field Sanctions

As of the 2019/20 season, all Dissent cautions must be dealt with via the Sin Bin process whereas cautions for all other offences (Unsporting Behaviour, Persistent Infringement etc.) will remain unaffected. Repeat offenders will be sanctioned as per the guidelines

below.

If a temporary dismissed player:-

Commits another Yellow Card offence or Red Card offence during the sin bin period, they cannot take any further part in the game and cannot be substituted

Commits a non-dissent caution at any time on the field of play in addition to the sin bin period will continue to play

Commits a 2nd Dissent caution (and no other offences) will receive a 2nd period in the sin bin. At the end of that period, the player can take no further part in the game but can be substituted (providing that the team concerned has not used all of their permitted substitutes)

Commits a 2nd dissent offence and has already had a non-dissent caution will take no further part in the game and cannot be substituted


Hampshire County Youth Cup matches.

Check kick off times, they may be mandatory, for example: 2pm.

Check player registration period - Must be registered 7 days prior to match.

Duration of play:

Under 12 - 30 minutes each way

Under 13-14 35 minutes each way

Under 15-16 40 minutes each way

Under 18 - 45 minutes each way

For teams in all age groups the use of five substitutes from five will be allowed, 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 must be informed of the names of all substitutes before the start of the match.

The minimum number of players constituting a team for this competition is seven.

At all ages where the scores are equal at the end of normal time the result will be decided by the taking of penalty kicks so that a result is obtained without the need for a replay.

Our governing body the FA (Football Association) and our County Hampshire FA

Also provide a wealth of information which can be found on their websites:

www.thefa.com/football-rules-governance/lawsandrules

&

www.hampshirefa.com

These websites also include the Laws of the Game which are different for Development age groups U7 – U11, U12 and U13 – U18. Please make use of these websites and familiarise yourself, your coaches, parents and players with these Laws before the season starts.

http://www.thefa.com/football-rules-governance/lawsandrules

http://www.hampshirefa.com/


Mini Soccer:

(A) League Rules and those of the Football Association as published in the Laws of Mini Soccer, will apply except where otherwise expressly varied.

(B) The Competition shall be managed by the Management Committee whose decisions on all matters including any not provided for in these Rules shall be binding subject to the right of appeal to the Board of Appeal in accordance with League

Rule 7.

9 v 9 Football:

A) League Rules and those of the Football Association as published will apply except where otherwise expressly varied.

(B) The Competition shall be managed by the Management Committee whose decisions on all matters including any not provided for in these Rules shall be binding subject to the right of appeal to the Board of Appeal in accordance with League Rule 7.

Trophy Events

Competitions may be held for the Under 7 to Under 11 age groups.

Leagues and Clubs may collect the results of their Trophy Event Competition fixtures, and may publish the result of these fixtures

The Management Committee shall give consideration to hold the Cup, Plate and other sub Trophy Event Competitions in an age group, subject to Team numbers in each age

group.

The Officers and Management Committee of the Trophy Event Competition shall be as for the League Competition.

All Trophy Event Competitions may take either a straight knockout or a group stage followed by knockout stages. For knockout Trophy Event Competition matches, if the scores at full time are level the match will be decided on penalty kicks as laid down in the

current edition of the Laws of Association Football a Guide for Players and Referees.

The Under 7 & 8 Trophy Event Competitions will be played over a maximum period of two (2) weeks. Matches will be a duration of two periods of 20 minutes each.

The Under 9 &Under 10 Trophy Event Competitions will be played over a maximum period of four (4) weeks. Matches will be a duration of two periods of 25 minutes each.

http://www.hampshirefa.com/


The Under 11 Trophy Event Competitions will be played over a maximum period of six (6) weeks. Matches will be a duration of two periods of 30 minutes each.

In the event of adverse weather conditions, or other exceptional circumstances, meaning that not all games are able to be played, the league may declare the result as a draw with one point awarded to each team but no goals awarded.

The provisions of the League Rule 18 shall govern the qualification of players, except that any player transferred from one (1) Team to another shall not be eligible to play for his new Team if he has played for his former Team during a particular Trophy Event Competition

Unless otherwise decided by the Management Committee the knockout matches ties shall be played at the venues of the first named.

Mementoes shall be presented to the winning Team, and Runners-up of the Finals. In Under 7 & Under 8 age groups all participants shall receive a memento

Except where otherwise specified in the foregoing, the Competition shall be subject to

the Rules of the League and matches played in conformity therewith.

League Meetings & Correspondence

Get to know your League Committee & Club Representatives this is your forum come along and hear what is being discussed. A representative of your Club is required to attend these meetings this does not always need to be the Secretary.

Prompt attention to correspondence from the League or the County is required, and replies should be sent by the Club Secretary. (Email is acceptable). Your Club Name and Address should be given on all communications. Please date all correspondence.

Any changes to Club Officials including Coaches/Managers should be notified to the League Secretary immediately.

The FA CRC/DBS Process

All persons applying for or currently in such positions that The Football Association deems relevant whose duties include regularly caring for, training, supervising or being in charge of children, must comply with the requirements of The Football Association’s CRC/DBS process.

These requirements are:–

(i) To obtain an FA Enhanced CRC Disclosure; and

(ii) To provide any such further detail, explanation or clarification of any or all part or parts of that Enhanced Disclosure, or any matter revealed by it, as may be required by The Football Association; and

(iii) Where required, to provide at least two references that attest to their suitability to be involved in youth football. The spouse or partner of the person subject to this requirement cannot act as a referee for this purpose. Any reference provided by a spouse or partner will not be accepted; and

(iv)To comply with each of the requirements set out in regulations (i) – (iii) above within


any such time limit as The Association may stipulate. Any person who fails to comply with any of the requirements set out in sub-paragraphs (i) – (iv) above shall be subject to an immediate suspension from football activity, on such terms and for such period as The Football Association may stipulate.

Qualified First Aider for every team

The home team must ensure that the field of play has adequate markings and regulation equipment including 2 linesmen's flags. Each club shall provide, for the individual use of each of its teams, a clearly marked first aid kit, which must be made available for inspection by any League official, containing the following basic items

A supply of adhesive dressings;

A selection of clean bandages;

Suitable dressing material to enable temporary cover of lacerations etc;

A supply of clean water and an eye wash facility;

A suitable mouth to mouth resuscitation aid.

Adequate first aid cover must be provided at all matches. The minimum basic cover is the attendance of a Qualified First Aider (QFA) who is registered as such with the League.

Other.

Clubs are reminded that small sided tournament regulations and laws are laid down by the County Association to whom all applications must be made to obtain the required sanction. If a competition does not have the required sanction then Clubs from this

Competition must not enter.

Clubs shall obtain the written consent of the Management Committee to enter such a Tournament during the Playing Season.

Clubs are warned that they must not compete in any unsanctioned competition or with any unaffiliated Clubs or Teams.

Other Rules where applicable, and not inconsistent with the foregoing Rules of the Competition, the Rules of the Hampshire Football Association Ltd shall apply and be given effect to as if here inserted.

Although the male context may be used this is not meant in any way to offend any females involved with this Competition, member Clubs and officials”


http://www.thefa.com/


SECTION FOUR

RESPECT – CODES OF CONDUCT


RESPECT – Code of Conduct

Football is the national game. All those involved with the game at every level and whether as a player, match official, coach, owner or administrator, have a responsibility, above and beyond compliance with the law, to act according to the highest standards of integrity, and to ensure that the reputation of the game is, and remains, high. This Code applies to all those involved in football under the auspices of The Football Association.

All the participants in Football have a duty to ensure that the highest standards of behaviour are maintained at all times and that everyone subsequently has an enjoyable time before, during and after playing or watching the game that we all love.

Community – Football, at all levels, is a vital part of a community. Football will take into account community feeling when making decisions.

Equality – Football is opposed to discrimination of any form and will promote measures to prevent it, in whatever form, from being expressed.

Participants – Football recognises the sense of ownership felt by those who participate at all levels of the game. This includes those who play, those who coach or help in any way, and those who officiate, as well as administrators and supporters. Football is committed to appropriate consultation.

Young People – Football acknowledges that public confidence demands the highest standards of financial and administrative behaviour within the game, and will not tolerate corruption or improper practices. Trust and Respect – Football will uphold a relationship of trust and respect between all

involved in the game, whether they are individuals, clubs or other organisations.

Violence – Football rejects the use of violence of any nature by anyone involved in the

game.

Fairness – Football is committed to fairness in its dealings with all involved in the game.

Integrity and Fair Play – Football is committed to the principle of playing to win consistent

with Fair Play.

As such each Club In our League is expected to ensure that the appropriate code of conduct has been provided to and signed by those that take part. This includes, Players, Spectators, Managers, Coaches and anyone else that is regularly involved in the great game.


RESPECT

Players

We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game.

As a player, you have a big part to play.

That’s why The FA is asking every player to follow a Respect Code of Conduct.

When playing football,

I will:

Always play to the best of my ability.

Play fairly – I won’t cheat, complain or waste time.

Respect my team-mates, the other team, the referee or my coach/manager.

Play by the rules, as directed by the referee.

Shake hands with the other team and referee prior to the Start and end of the game.

Listen and respond to what my coach/team manager tells me.

Talk to someone I trust or the club welfare officer if I’m unhappy about anything at my club.

I understand that if I do not follow the Code, any/all of the following actions may be taken by my club, County FA or The FA:

I may:

Be required to apologise to my team-mates,

the other team, referee or team manager

Receive a formal warning from the coach or

the club committee

Be dropped or substituted

Be suspended from training

Be required to leave the club

In addition:

My club, County FA or The FA may make my parent or carer aware of any Infringements of the Code of Conduct. The FA/County FA could impose a fine andsuspension against

my club.


Spectators, Parents & Carers


This League is supporting The FA’s Respect programme to ensure football can be enjoyed in a safe, positive environment.

Remember children’s football is a time for them to develop their technical, physical, tactical and social skills. Winning isn’t everything.

Play your part and observe The FA’s Respect Code of Conduct for spectators and

parents/carers at all times.

I will:

Remember that children play for FUN.

Applaud effort and good play as well as success.

Always Respect the match officials’ decisions.

Remain outside the field of play and within the Designated Spectators’ Area (where provided).

Let the coach do their job and not confuse the players by telling them what to do.

Encourage the players to Respect the opposition, referee and match officials.

Avoid criticising a player for making a mistake – mistakes are part of learning.

I understand that if I do not follow the Code, any/all of the following actions may be taken

by my club, County FA or The FA:

I may be:

Issued with a verbal warning from a club or league official

Required to meet with the club, league or CFA Welfare Officer

Required to meet with the club committee

Obliged to undertake an FA education course

Obliged to leave the match venue by the club

Requested by the club not to attend future games

Be suspended or have my club membership removed

Required to leave the club along with any dependents

In addition:

The FA/County FA could impose a fine and/or suspension on the club

Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting, or abusive language or behaviour.


Match Officials


The behaviour of the match officials has an impact, directly and indirectly, on the conduct of everyone involved in the game – both on the pitch and on the side lines.

Play your part and observe The FA’s Respect Code of Conduct of match officials at all time.

I will:

Be honest and completely impartial at all times

Apply the Laws of the Game and competition rules fairly and consistently

Manage the game in a positive, calm and confident manner

Deal with all instances of violence, aggression, unsporting behaviour,

foul play and other misconduct

Never tolerate offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour from

players and officials

Support my match official colleagues at all times

Set a positive personal example by promoting good behaviour and

showing Respect to everyone involved in the game

Communicate with the players and encourage fair play

Respond in a clear, calm and confident manner to any appropriate request

for clarification by the team captains

Prepare physically and mentally for every match

Complete and submit, accurate and concise reports within the time limit

required for games in which I officiate.

I understand that if I do not follow the Code, any/ all of the following actions may be taken by my club, County FA or The FA:

I may be:

• Required to meet with The FA/County FA Refereeing Official

• Required to meet with The FA/County FA Refereeing Committee


Coaches, Team Managers and Club Officials


In the FA’s survey of 37,000 grassroots participants, behaviour was the biggest concern in the game. This included the abuse of match officials and the unacceptable behaviour of over competitive parents, spectators and coaches on the side-line.

Play your part and observe the Football Association’s Respect Code of Conduct in everything you do.

On and off the field, I will:

Show Respect to others involved in the game including match officials, opposition players, coaches, managers, officials and spectators.

Adhere to the laws and spirit of the game.

Promote Fair Play and high standards of behaviour.

Always Respect the match official’s decision.

Never enter the field of play without the referee’s permission

Never engage in public criticism of the match officials

Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour.

When working with players, I will:

Place the well-being, safety and enjoyment of each player above everything, including

winning.

Explain exactly what I expect of players and what they can expect from me.

Ensure all parents/carers of all players under the age of 18 understand these expectations.

Never engage in or tolerate any form of bullying

Develop mutual trust and Respect with every player to build their self-esteem

Encourage each player to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance

Ensure all activities I organise are appropriate for the players’ ability level, age and maturity

Co-operate fully with others in football (e.g. officials, doctors, physiotherapists, welfare officers) for each player’s best interests


I understand that if I do not follow the Code, any/all of the following actions may be taken by my club, County FA or The FA:

I may be:

Required to meet with the club, league or County Welfare Officer

Required to meet with the club committee • Monitored by another club coach

Required to attend a FA education course

Suspended by the club from attending matches

Suspended or fined by the County FA

Required to leave or be sacked by the club

In addition:

• My FACA (FA Coaches Association) membership may be withdrawn

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