Taunton & District Saturday Football League

Taunton &

District Saturday

Football League A Charter Standard Respect League

Founded 1920

www.tdsfl.net

HANDBOOK 2011/2012 SEASON

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CONTENTS

Page No.

League Officials 5 Divisional Representatives 6 Somerset F A Representatives 6 Rowbarton Charity Cup Committee 7

Somerset F A Address/Telephone Numbers 7 Taunton Town A F C Address/Telephone Numbers 7

League Web Site 7

League Results Text No. 7

Advice to Secretaries 8

League Divisional Format 9

Club Details 10-19

Referee’s Guide to Marking 20

League Rules 21-41 Knock-Out Cup Rules Appendix A 42-43 Seward Memorial Cup Rules Appendix B 44 Gardner Security Trophy Rules Appendix C 45 West Somerset Rose Bowl Rules Appendix D 46 Rowbarton Charity Cup Rules Appendix E 47-48

Penalty Kicks-Knock-Out Competition Rules Appendix F 49

F A Code of Conduct Appendix G 50 Code of Conduct For Players Appendix H 51 Code of Conduct for Team Managers, Coaches & Officials Appendix I 52 Code of Conduct for Match Officials Appendix J 53 Code of Conduct for Spectators Appendix K 54 Standard Code of Club Rules Appendix L 55-57 Respect Appendix M 58

Roll of Honour 2010/2011 Season 59 Final League Tables 2010/2011 Season 60-62

Division One Champions List 62 Division Two Champions List 63 Division Three Champions List 64 Division Four Champions List 65 Division Five Champions List 66 Knock-Out Cup Winners List 67 Seward Memorial Cup Winners List 68 Gardner Security Trophy Winners List 69 West Somerset Rose Bowl Winners List 69 Rowbarton Charity Cup Winners List 70 Clifford Pryce Cup Winners List 71 Club Linesman’s Award Winners List 72 Club Sportsmanship Trophy Winners List 73 Club Special Award Winners List 73 Referee’s Trophy Winners List 74

Leading Goal Scorers 75

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THANKS

The League wishes to acknowledge the generous support given by its sponsor Taunton Volkswagen

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TAUNTON VOLKSWAGEN

TAUNTON AND DISTRICT SATURDAY FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Somerset County F A Inter-League Cup Winners: Mavis Tate Cup – Season 1980-1981: 1981-1982 Durnford Cup - Season 1963-1964; 1976-1977; 1986-1987; 1994-1995; 2002-2003 President Tom Harris

(President, Taunton Town AFC) Vice-Presidents A Good B Rowlinson C Hill M Baker M C Green G Paige W F Durman R J Hemburrow K Woodmason K Sturmey

Officials Chairman Colin Hill, 84 Beach Road, Sand Bay, Weston Super Mare, BS22 9UQ Telephone: 01934 624430 Email: [email protected] Vice Chairman Bob Hemburrow, 14 Newlands Grove, Ruishton, Taunton TA3 5JJ Telephone: 01823 442040 Email: [email protected] General Secretary Gary Best, Bullenshay Cottage, Thurloxton, Taunton TA2 8RN Telephone: 01823 412465 (H) 07767 613513(M) Email: [email protected] Treasurer Dave Bridger, Pippin Cottage, 44 Dunkleys Way, Hillyfields, Taunton TA1 2LX Telephone: 01823 274302 (H) Email: [email protected] Fixtures Secretary Tony Good, 38 Furlongs Ave, Bridgwater, TA6 6JW Telephone: 01278 456129(H) 07940 994065 (M) Email: [email protected] Referees Secretary Keith Ingram, 6 Stockmoor Close, Bridgwater, TA6 6LT Telephone: 01278 428999(H) 07790 916841 (M) Email: [email protected] Registration Secretary Keith Dew, 2 Bull Meadow, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton TA4 3PE Telephone: 01823 432175 (H) 01823 668220 (W) Email: [email protected] Press Officer / Website Manager/Charter Standard League Coordinator Nick Stilton, Summerhayes, Buttles Lane, Churchinford, Taunton TA3 7PS Telephone: 01823 601418 (H) 07702 357831 (M) Email: [email protected]

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Management Committee Club Representatives John Atkins, Dulverton Town FC Nick Buttle, Sampford Blues FC Craig Berry, Middlezoy Rovers FC Terry Earl, Highbridge Town FC Steve Gunningham, Redgate FC Nick Stilton, Staplegrove FC Wayne Trapnell, Predators FC

Auditor

Terry Bowditch

Somerset Football Association Representatives

League Representative - Gary Best (2006) Telephone 01823 412465 Taunton Division - Ken Pearson (2009) Telephone 01823 601365 - Keith Woodmason (2001) Telephone 01823 272569 - Brian Rowlinson (1999) Telephone 01823 351167 Bridgwater Division - Nigel Frith (2002) Telephone 01278 684400 - Logan Loveday (1996) Telephone 01278 421034 - Matt Ford (2011) Telephone 01278 441322 West Somerset Division - John Atkins (2007) Telephone 01398 323787 Life Members - Bob Hemburrow (1980) _ Dave Bridger (1985)

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ROWBARTON CHARITY CUP COMMITTEE OFFICIALS

Secretary/Treasurer Mrs Dee Mayo, 16 Orchard Road, Carhampton Minehead TA24 6NW Telephone: 01823 278887 (day) President Mr Brian Pollard Telephone: 01823 278887 (W) 01460 78704 (H) 07850 290668 (M) Chairman Mr Derek Hodges Telephone: 01823 270975 (H) Vice Chairman Mr Tony Good Telephone: 01278 456129 (H)

Other Contacts

Mr Jon Pike - Chief Executive of Somerset Football Association Ltd.

Charles Lewin House, Unit 10 Landmark House, Wirral Business Park, Glastonbury, BA6 9FR

Telephone: 01458 832359 (office hours only) Fax: 01458 835588 Email: [email protected] [email protected] Discipline: Jennifer Gregory [email protected]

County Development Officer Sarah Lawler [email protected] Football Development Officer Brendan Dix [email protected] Referee Development Officer Keith Buller [email protected]

County Welfare Officer Nikki Neave [email protected] Website: www.somersetfa.com

Football Association, Wembley Stadium, PO Box 1966, London, SW1P 9EQ Telephone: 0844 980 8200

Taunton Town AFC, Wordsworth Drive, Taunton TA1 2HG Telephone: 01823 278191 (office hours only) 01823 289608 (Peacock Club)

Result Reporting Text Number 07537 401857 Text Only

League Website

www.tdsfl.net The League Website contains information on: Fixtures Cup Competitions Representative Teams Club Details Match Reports Newsletters Match Results League Tables Goal Scorers League Rules Club Pages and much more

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ADVICE TO SECRETARIES

1. If in doubt write to your County Association or your Competition Secretary for advice. Failure to comply with the Rules may cost your Club a League Championship.

2. Before signing a Service player write to his Commanding Officer for permission. If injured while

playing for a Civil Club without permission the Service player may forfeit any wages or pension he is entitled to receive. This is also necessary when a player joins the Navy, Air Force or Army.

3. Please be sure to have good telephone contact in case of urgent messages. This can save a lot of

trouble. 4. Give all the help you can to your opponents and referee. They always welcome good sportsmanship

and the provision of good changing facilities. 5. Make every effort to avoid cancellation of fixtures. Two or three weeks bad weather could, added to

cancellations, bring a complication of fixtures to your Club. 6. Registration Forms should be checked for accuracy, see they are filled in as stated and sent, intact,

with counterfoil. 7. All grounds should be marked out as per rule. Make sure your ground is marked correctly and

distinctly. Failure to adhere to this could mean the referee refusing to play a Match. 8. Make every effort to have good First Aid equipment available and if possible a qualified person, this

may save limbs, trouble and anxiety. 9. It is the duty of Club Secretaries to clear Referee’s fees and expenses immediately after the Match.

This will avoid confusion and misunderstanding. 10. It is the responsibility of ALL Clubs to ensure their players are, in the case of injury, either covered by

insurance or will continue to receive remuneration during any period of incapacitation. The League recommends Mann Broadbent Insurance – see details in this handbook.

11. Clubs have a “duty of care” – see Rule 7.3.2 12. Clubs must support the F A Code of Conduct and prepare their own code – see Rule 7.3.3 and

Appendix G.

GUIDANCE FOR MARKING REFEREES (Approved by F A Referee’s Committee)

General Control Including confidence, impartiality, satisfactory dealing with major incidents.

Application of Laws Including correctness of decisions, clear signals, good positioning, fitness and advantage.

A mark of 100 would be regarded as excellent and a mark of 70 regarded as adequate (see page 17)

MATCHES WITH FOREIGN CLUBS

Clubs wishing to play clubs of another nationality must apply to the Football Association for consent at least 14 days before the intended match. The Football Association will inform the other Associations

concerned when consent has been given for the matches applied for.

REPORTING RESULTS For Saturday fixtures you must text 07537 401857 before 5.00pm. For Midweek Fixtures text the same number no later than 45 minutes from the end of the match

TAUNTON VOLKSWAGEN

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Division One (11) Division Two (11)

Alcombe Rovers Bridgwater Sports Reserves Bishops Lydeard Reserves Dulverton Town Bridgwater Sports Middlezoy Rovers Reserves Civil Service Nether Stowey Highbridge Town Sampford Blues Locomotives S.R.L. Allsaints Middlezoy Rovers Staplegrove Reserves

North Petherton Watchet Reserves Porlock Wembdon Saints

Predators Westonzoyland Staplegrove Wyvern Rangers

Division Three (12) Division Four (11)

Appletree Alcombe Rovers Reserves Bishops Hull Blagdon Hill Bishops Lydeard Colts Bridgwater Sports Colts

Hamilton Hawks Dulverton Town Reserves Highbridge Town Reserves Merry Monk Minehead Reserves Milverton Rangers

Norton Fitzwarren Norton Fitzwarren Reserves Redgate Porlock Reserves

Stogursey Rhode Lane Wanderers Sydenham Rangers Staplegrove Colts Wembdon AFC The Gallery Williton

Division Five (12)

Bridgwater Grasshoppers Creech Cougars East Bower Exmoor Rangers Galmington Dragons Halcon United Morganians Nether Stowey Reserves North Petherton Reserves Sampford Blue Reserves Tone Youth Wembdon Saints Reserves

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TAUNTON VOLKSWAGEN


CLUB DETAILS - SEASON 2010 / 2011

The numbers appearing alongside each club denote:

1. Location of Ground 2. Location of Changing Room 3. Colour of Shirts 4. Colour of Shorts 5. Name and Address of Club Secretary 6. Telephone number of Club Secretary ( H is Home / W is Work / M is Mobile) 7. Alternative numbers for emergency contacts.

Please note: WHERE THERE IS A CLASH OF COLOURS, THE HOME TEAM MUST CHANGE EXCEPT IN A CUP FINAL - See Rule 9.5 and K O Cup Rule 11.

ALCOMBE ROVERS 1. King George Fifth Playing Fields, Alcombe, Minehead 2. At Ground 3. 1

st Team – Maroon Reserves- Maroon

4. 1st Team - Blue Reserves- Blue

5. Jason Hill, 18 Alcombe Road, Minehead. TA24 6AZ 6. 07919 393034 (W) 07516 681616 (M)

Email: [email protected] 7. 1

st Team Manager – Jason Hill 07516 681616(M)

Reserves Manager – Daniel James 01643 704502(W) 07730 524195(M) Email: [email protected] Kevin Williams (Chairman) 07766 183285 (M)

APPLETREE 1. Galmington Park, Taunton 2. At Ground 3. Blue 4. Black 5. Ian Salter, 6 Creechberry Orchard, Taunton, TA1 2EX 6. 01823 333289(H) 07989 961084(M) Email: [email protected] 7. Joe Glover (Manager) 07880 793771(M) Email: henkratyahoo.com Justin Prettyjohns (Chairman) 01823 432252 (H) BISHOPS LYDEARD 1. Darby Way Field, Bishops Lydeard.

2. At Ground 3. Red Change – White Colts Red 4. Black Black Colts Red 5. Gary Brown, 82 Cashford Gate, Priorswood, Taunton, TA2 8QB

(Secretary) 6. 07771 506613 (W) 07956 682367(M)

Email: [email protected] 7. Ian Cook (Colts Manager) 01823 256169(H) 07775 647249(M)

Email: [email protected] Neil Harper (Res Manager) 07850 575505 Email: [email protected] James Clapperton (Res Manager) 07976 897684 (M)

Peter Durman (Chairman) 07764 274680 (M)

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BISHOPS HULL 1. Bishops Hull Playing Fields, Bishops Hull Hill TA1 5EA. 2. At Ground

3. Green 4. Green

5. Andy Simmons,8 Brooke Road, Taunton. TA1 2HP. 6. 01823 324329 (H) 07718 997698(M) Email:[email protected]

7. Darren Bonsall (Manager) 07557 4776938 (M) Adrian Lock (Treasurer) 01823 334764 (H) 07817 882882 (M) Email:[email protected] Phi Hollingsworth (Chairman) 01823 275404 (H) 07885 859994 (M) Email: [email protected]

BLAGDON HILL 1. Pitminster & Angersleigh Playing Fields, Sellick Green. Blagdon Hill 2. At Ground 3. Blue 4. Claret 5. Scott Seldon, 1 Mulberry Close, Taunton. TA1 2LT. 6. 01823 257724(H) 07811 006631(M) Email: [email protected] 7. Raymond Jennings (Chairman) 07572 428423 (M) Email: [email protected] Matthew Francis 07855 019599(M) BRIDGWATER 1. Cannington Playing Field, Rodway Road, Cannington. GRASSHOPPERS 2. At Ground 3. Green/Black

4. Black 5. Dean Waghorn, 88, Holford Road, Bridgwater.TA6 7NX

6. 01278 453703(H) 01278 458341(W) 07980 357169(M) Email: [email protected] 7. Robert Seymour(Manager) 01278 458951(H) 07961 262768(M) Frank Waghorn (Chairman) 01278 453435

BRIDGWATER SPORTS 1. Bridgwater Sports and Social Club, Bath Road, Bridgwater

2. At Ground 3. 1

st Team – Royal Blue Reserves – Yellow Colts - Red

4. 1st Team - Blue Reserves – Black Colts - Black

5. Justin Cook, 19 Riverside Close, Bridgwater,TA6 3PE 6. 07966 584878 (M) Email: [email protected] 7. Richard Smith (First Team Manager) 07830 646434 (M)

Email: [email protected] Paul Walford (Res Manager) 01278 459026(H) 07799 666037(M) Email: [email protected] Craig Savage (Colts Manager) 07547 947308 (M) Email:[email protected] Andrew Farkas (Chairman) 07824 643254 (M) Email: [email protected] Neil Hope (General Manager) 07877 087407(M)

Email: [email protected]

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CIVIL SERVICE 1. Blackbrook Pavilion, Taunton (TAUNTON) 2. At Ground (left of main entrance)

3. Yellow 4. Black

5. Phil Worth, 1 Woodrush Close, Taunton TA1 3XB 6. 01823 326623 (H) 01823 681300 (W) 07866 595094 (M) Email: [email protected] 7. Robert Allan (Coach) 07970 063719 Email: [email protected]

Phil Painter (Chairman) 01823 444420 (H) 07736 807905

CREECH COUGARS 1. Creech St Michael Playing Fields, Hyde Lane Creech St Michael 2. At Ground 3. White 4. Black 5. John Fewings, 17 Broughton Close, Holway, Taunton, TA1 2JS 6. 01823 331945 (H) 07739 096032 (M)

Email: [email protected] 7. Neil Robertson (Manager/Chairman) 01823 412212 (H) 07917 155743 (M)

[email protected] Lewis Robertson (Manager) 01823 412212 07730 534568 (M)

DULVERTON TOWN 1. Sportsground, Millhams Lane, Dulverton

2. At Ground 3. 1

st Team / Reserves - Red

4. 1st Team / Reserves - White

5. John Atkins, The Old Post Office, No 1 Exebridge, Dulverton TA22 9AY

6. 01398 323787 (H) 01984 635201(W) 07583 371953(M) Email: [email protected]

7. Jonathan Snell (Chairman) 01398 323078 (H) 07774 184871 (M) Wayne Bircham (First Team Manager) 07773 300160

Ian Vigus (Res Manager) 01398 341256 (H) 07811 546161 (M)

EAST BOWER 1. Cannington Playing Fields, Rodway Hill, Cannington 2. At Ground 3. Dark Blue 4. Dark Blue 5. Natalie Came, 18 Oaktree Way, Cannington, Bridgwater, TA5 2RL 6. 01278 651271 (H) 07929 617895 (M) Email: [email protected] 7. Chris Edwards (Manager) 01278 651271 (H) 07958 625619 (M) Email: [email protected] Paul Syvret (Chairman) 01278 439145 (H) 07770 394845 (M) Email: [email protected] Heather Hillier (Treasurer) 01278 421939(H) 07964 532379 (M) EXMOOR RANGERS 1. The Playing fields, Wheddon Cross, Minehead

2. At Ground 3. Pink 4. Black 5. Alexander Ashworth, 9 Jordan Close, Barnstaple, EX32 9DN 6. 01271 376244 (H) 07971 644006 (M) Email: [email protected] 7. Robin Howe (Chairman) 01643 851644 (H) 07989 975015(M)

Email: [email protected] Dave Matravers (Treasurer) 01643 841497(H) 07790 695994(M) Email: [email protected]

. Jimmy Baker (Manager) 01643 841844 (H) 07875 316653 (M)

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GALMINGTON DRAGONS 1. Galmington Playing Fields, Belmont Road Taunton. 2. At Ground 3. Blue/White 4. Blue 5. Carmela Tucker, Danemead, Honiton Road, Staplehay. Trull,Taunton. TA3 7HB.

6. 01823 254756(H) 07967 193077(M) Email: [email protected] 7. James Ward (Chairman) 07595 071731(M) Email: [email protected]

Allan Hilton( Joint Manager) 01823 327833(H) 07850 666724(M) Email: [email protected]

Dave Chambers(Joint Manager) 01823 256639(H) 07828 092037(M) Email: [email protected] Simon Trump (Manager) 01823 274578(H) 07836 340305(M) Email: [email protected]

HALCON UNITED 1. Victoria Park, Victoria Road. Taunton. 2. At Ground. 3. Yellow/Blue 4. Blue 5. Janice Howe, 19 Moorland Road, Taunton. TA1 2DA. 6. 01823 327595(H) 07721 925750(M) Email: [email protected] 7. Charlie Howe (Chairman & Manager) as Secretary Email: [email protected] HAMILTON HAWKS 1. Hamilton Road Taunton

2. At Ground 3. Blue Away Yellow/Blue

4. Black Away Black 5. Mark Thomas, 1 Hamber Lea Bishops Lydeard TA4 3NJ

6. 01823 432833(H) 07887 564328(M) (Secretary & Joint Manager) Email: [email protected]

7. Robert Chambers (Chairman and Joint Manager) 01823 327755(W) 07795 385829 (M) Email: [email protected]

HIGHBRIDGE TOWN 1. Recreation Ground, Grange Avenue, Highbridge

2. At ground 3. 1

st Team Sky Blue Reserves Royal Blue

4. 1st Team Dark Blue Reserves Royal Blue

5. Hayley Wills, 21 Talbot Close. Highbridge TA9 3AX 6. 01278 795815 (H) 07810 435693 (M) Email: [email protected]

7. Matt Pitt (1st Team Manager) 07588 642319 (M) Email: [email protected]

Kevin Watts(Reserve Manager) 01278 765968 (H) Email [email protected] Terry Earl (Chairman)01278 780322(H)07982 835324(M) Email: [email protected]

LOCOMOTIVES 1. Priorswood Playing Field, Cleeve Road, Taunton

2. At Ground 3. Pink/Black (Home) Red (Away) 4. Black White 5. Steve Weaver. 10 Barlinch Close, Taunton,TA2 7HL 6. 01823 324201 (H) 07786 624396 (M) Email: [email protected]

7. Luke Oliver (Chairman) 01823 259861(H) 07512 325515(M) . Vanessa Lukins (Treasurer) 01823 331371 (H)

Matthew Lukins (Manager) 01823 331371(H) 07949 683140 (M) Email: [email protected]

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MIDDLEZOY ROVERS 1. The Aerodrome, Westonzoyland

2. At Ground 3. Black and White Stripes 1

st Team and Reserves

4. Black 5. Craig Berry 27 Durleigh Rd, Bridgwater TA6 7HX 6. 01278 457898 (H) 01278 444300 (W) 07881 504050 (M)

Email: [email protected] 7. John Warren (1

stManager)07748 623117(M)01278 446296

Email: [email protected] Ian Pople (Reserves Manager) 07789 203651 (M) Email: [email protected] Phillip Hartley (Res Asst Manager) 07768 218082 (M )01278 686807 (W) Email: [email protected] Robin Francis (Chairman) 01823 690290(W) Email: [email protected]

MILVERTON RANGERS 1. Milverton Recreation Ground, Butts Way, Milverton.

2. Milverton Cricket Club House 3. Green 4. Green 5. John Still, Archways, Woodbarton, Milverton. Taunton. TA4 1LU 6. 01823 401437 (H) 07710 979767 (M) Email: [email protected]

7. Anthony Hayman (Manager) 01984 624749 (H) 07756 713858 Email:[email protected] Joe O’Brien (Chairman) 01984 624458(H) 01823 401575(W) Val Still (Treasurer) 01823 401437(H) 07519 977454 (M)


MINEHEAD RESERVES 1. Recreation Ground, Irnham Road, Minehead

2. At Ground 3. Blue Change. Yellow 4. Blue Change. Yellow 5. Trish Hill 10 Warden Road Minehead TA24 5DS 6. 01643 705604(H) 01643 702488 (W) 07790 299760 (M)

Email: [email protected] 7. Mark Keal (Manager) 07855 444453(M) Email: [email protected] . Brian Walder (Chairman /Treasurer) 01643 706850(H) 07816 923171 Email: [email protected]

MORGANIANS 1. Morganians Sports Field, Chedzoy Lane, Bridgwater 2. At Ground 3. Blue 4. Blue 5. Martin Chandler, The Old School, Front ST, Chedzoy TA7 8RE 6. 01278 445534 (H) 07718 737058 (M) Email: [email protected] (Also Team Manager) 7. Chris Reed (Chairman) 01278 451171 (H) 07736 241355 (M) Email: [email protected] Gary Ziabek (Treasurer) 01278 451973 (H) 07540 595692 (M) Email [email protected]

NETHER STOWEY 1. St Mary’s Playing Field, Nether Stowey

2. At Ground 3. Blue/Black Reserves: White 4. Black Reserves: Black 5. Mark Barden, 22 Charolais Drive, Bridgwater, TA6 6EX 6. 01278 447013(H) 07971 770201 (M) Email: [email protected] 7. Graham Roberts (Manager) 01278 451211(H)07882 264783(M)

Email: [email protected] . Karen May(Chair Lady)01278 732179(H) Email: [email protected] Ian Webb(Reserves Manager)01278 732937(H) 07833 087628 (M) Jayne Payne(Treasurer) 01278 732070(H)Email: [email protected]

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NORTH PETHERTON 1. Parkers Field, North Petherton

2. At Ground 3. Blue Reserves: Blue 4. White Reserves: Blue 5. Francis Trout, 7 Hampbrook Way, Bridgwater 6. 01278 456919(H) 07768 376805(M Email: [email protected] 7. Nigel Coram (Chairman) 07553 73007M) 07836 24746 (W) Email: [email protected]

Steve Simms (Manager) 01278 663826(H) 07821 051965 (M) Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Merv Brewer (Res Manager) 07925 498568

Phil Rogers (Treasurer) 01278 663467 (H) 07816 59530 (M)

NORTON FITZWARREN 1. Manor Park, Norton Fitzwarren

2. At Ground 3. 1

st Team / Reserves – Red/Black

4. 1st Team / Reserves - Black

5. Diane Twose, 8 Home Terrace, Station Rd, Norton Fitzwarren TA2 6BP 6. 01823 330986 (H) 07966 016209 (M) Email: [email protected] 7. Kevin Smith (Team Manager) 07917 626316 Email: [email protected]

Keith Woodmason (Chairman) 01823 272569(H) 07787 513401(M) Email: [email protected] Louise Woodmason(Treasurer) 01823 350475(H)01823 461993(W) Email: [email protected]

PORLOCK 1. Recreation Ground, Parson Street, Porlock 2. At Ground 3. 1

st Team / Reserves Red

4. 1st Team / Reserves Red

5. Barbara Healey, Higher Redways, Redway, Porlock, TA24 8QF 6. 01643 862966(H) 07971 065484 (M) Email: [email protected] 7. Graham Sizer (Chairman) 01643 707623(H) 01643 705077(W)

Email: [email protected] Danny Wilson-Gracie (Manager) 07973 147146(M)


Paul Swallow (Res Manager) 01643 708607(H) 07834 316071(M) Email: [email protected]

Stephen Plenty (Treasurer) 01643 708301(H) 01984 635217(W) Email: [email protected]

PREDATORS 1. Pawlett Pavilion Playing Field, Gaunts Road, Pawlett. 2. At Ground. 3. Red + Black Stripe Away: Green + Black Stripe

4. Black Away: Black 5. Lisa Young, 86 Barclay Street, Bridgwater TA6 5HP. 6. 01278 439498(H) 07916 164644(M) Email:[email protected] 7. Wayne Trapnell (Chairman/ Manager) 01278 426948(H) 07878 378870(M)

Email@ [email protected]

REDGATE 1. Bridgwater College, Bath Road Bridgwater

2. At Ground 3. Dark Blue

4. Dark Blue 5. Steve Gunningham, 19 Holford Road, Bridgwater TA6 7NR 6. 01278 458861 (H) 01278 727555(W) Email:[email protected]

7. Gary Flack (Chairman) 01278 428224 (H) 07876 366694(M) Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

. Kevin Ardren (Manager) 01278 450918(H) 07966 493746(M) Phillip Court(Treasurer)01278 444182(H) 07971 251452(M)

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RHODE LANE 1. Cranleigh Gardens Bridgwater. WANDERERS 2. At Ground 3. Blue 4. Blue 5. Dave Jackson, 61 Gloucester Road, Bridgwater.TA6 6DY.

6. 01278 426924(H) Email: [email protected] 7. Kevin Parsons (Manager) 01278 450139(H & W) 07765 887470(M) Email: [email protected] Garvey Francis (Chairman) 01278 433458 (H) 07827 344390 (M) Email: [email protected] Debbie Parsons(Treasurer)01278 450139(H) Email:[email protected]

SAMPFORD BLUES 1. Wellington Playing Field, Corums Lane, Wellington

2. At Ground 3. Firsts & Reserves - Azure Blue, Black sleeves Change: Red & Black 4. Firsts and Reserves - Black Change: Red & Black 5. Nick Buttle, Robinswood, Wrangway, Wellington TA21 9QF 6. 01823 662972(H) 07730 064203 Email:[email protected] 7. Julian Bussell (Chairman) 07802 982630 (M) 01823 661156(H)

Ian Warren (Manager) 01823 663153(H) 07545 622476(M) Email:[email protected] Jon Stone(Reserves Joint Manager) 01398 361432(H) 07927 565674(M) Charles Hardman ( Reserves Joint Manager)07967 694194

SRL AllSAINTS 1. Bridgwater Sports & Social Club, Bath Road, Bridgwater 2. At Ground 3. Blue 4. Blue 5. Steve Bull, 10 Cecil Terrace, Bridgwater, TA6 5BL 6. 07779 146299 (M) Email: [email protected] 7. Daniel Smith (Chairman) 01278 446215 (W) 07723 377500 (M) Margaret Bull (Treasurer) 01278 459354

STAPLEGROVE 1. 1

st Team / Reserves – Sports Ground, Manor Road, Taunton

Colts - Taunton Green Playing Fields, Cheddon Road, 2. At Ground 3. All Teams - Green with Yellow Trim 4. All Teams - Green with Yellow trim 5. Nick Stilton, Summerhayes, Buttles Lane, Churchinford, Taunton TA3 7PS 6. 01823 601418 (H) 07702 357831 (M) Email: [email protected] 7. Dave Wilkins (Chairman) 07802 326471 (M) Email: [email protected] Gary Griffiths (1

st Team Manager) 07528 895857 (M) 01823 271567(H)

Email: [email protected] Jon Forward (Reserves Manager ) 07787 402408 (M)

Email: [email protected] Andi Sheehan (Colts Manager) 07854 612299(M) Email: [email protected]

STOGURSEY 1. Trippets Stile, Stogursey, Bridgwater

2. Victory Hall 3. White/Black 4. Black 5. Steven Dixon. 2 St Audries Close. Stogursey TA5 1QU 6. 01278 733850(H) 07794 339483(M) Email: [email protected] 7. Allen Robins (Treasurer/ Vice Chairman) 01278 732304

Email: [email protected] Anthony Harris (Chairman) 01278 723743(H) 07970 281184(M) Colin Palmer (Manager) 01278 733569(H) 07790 638225(M)

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SYDENHAM RANGERS 1. Bridgwater Sports & Social Club, Bath Road, Bridgwater. 2. At ground 3. Red 4. Red 5. Terry Warburton, 17 Tudor Way, Bridgwater TA6 6UE

6. 01278 421209 (H) 07713 064472 (M) Email: [email protected] 7. Eugene McLaughlin(Treasurer) 01278 457644(H) 07813 140843(M)

THE GALLERY F.C. 1. Victoria Park, Victoria Road, Bridgwater

2. At Ground 3. Blue & White 4. Blue 5. Simon Peel, 23 Fairfax Road, Bridgwater TA6 3SL 6. 01278 671745 (H) 07780 009040 (M) Email: [email protected] 7. Kevin Andrews (Chairman) 07846 877155 Email: [email protected]

Simon Peel (Treasurer) 01278 671745(H) 07780 009040 Email: [email protected]

THE MERRY MONK 1. Victoria Park, Victoria Road, Taunton. 2. At Ground. 3. Navy Blue 4. Navy Blue 5. Leigh Parsons, 31 Salisbury Street, Taunton TA2 6NA. 6. 01823 350011(H) 07875 167673(M) Email:[email protected] 7. Adam Frampton(Chairman/Manager) 01823 333416(H) 01823 625273(W) 07502 206112(M) Email: [email protected] Simon Dyke (Manager) 01823 625275(W)(H0 07897 472431 (M)


TONE YOUTH 1. Hamilton Gaunt, Hamilton Road, Taunton. 2. At ground. 3. Yellow 4. Black 5. David Aries, 6 Castlemans Road, Taunton. TA1 4ND. 6. 01823 270758(H) Email: [email protected] 7. Craig Morse(Manager) 01823 278438 (H) 07930 415745(M) Email: [email protected] Mark Cook (Chairman) 01823 333106 (H) 07764 150646 (M) Email: [email protected] Dave Johnson (Treasurer) 01823 324420 (M) Email [email protected]

WATCHET TOWN 1. War Memorial Ground, Doniford Road, Watchet RESERVES 2. At Ground

3. Red / Black 4. Black 5. David Knight, 11 Bay View, Watchet TA23 0EY 6. 01984 634329 (H) 07807 053922 (M)01984 631757(W)

Email: [email protected] 7. Andrew Duffield (Manager) 01984 632933(H) 07500 948120(M) Club House 01984 631041 Craig Walsh(Chairman) 01984 634049(H) 07971 229973(M) Email: [email protected] Stuart Norman(Treasurer)01984 631840(H) 01984 631840(W) Email: [email protected]

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WEMBDON 1. Pawlett Pavilion Playing Field, Gaunts Road, Pawlett.

2. At Ground 3. Navy Blue / White Hoops Away:Red/Navy 4. Navy Blue Away:White 5. Craig Durant, 59 Woodbury Rd, Bridgwater TA6 7LH 6. 01278 426745 (H) 07788 925805 (M) Email: [email protected] 7. Brian Neale (Manager) 07500 965406(M) 01823 330274(H)

Alan Bultitude (Chairman) 01278 431944(H) 07976 407849(M) Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Neil Matthews (Ast-Manager) 01278 428092 (H) 07770 557221 (M) Andy Gearing(Treasurer)01278 421917(H) 07776 450704(M) 07824 528031(W) Email: [email protected]

WEMBDON SAINTS 1. Puriton Playing Fields, Puriton, Bridgwater 2. At Ground 3. Firsts: Navy & Yellow Reserves: Sky/Navy Blue 4. Firsts: Navy & Yellow Reserves: Sky/Navy Blue 5. Melvin Passmore, 94 Camden Rd, Bridgwater, TA6 3HD 6. 01278 456115 (H) 07773 343363(M)Email: [email protected]

7. Russell McCaul (1st Manager) 07760 994045 (M)

Email: [email protected] Kev Mountstevens (Res Manager) 01278 451748(H) Kathryn Searle (Treasurer) 01278 445044 (H) Gregg Dunster (Chairman) 01278 420808 (H) 07723 918233(M)

Email : [email protected]

WESTONZOYLAND 1. Community Centre, Cheer Lane, Westonzoyland

2. At Ground 3. 1

st Team- Green/Yellow

4. 1st Team- Black

5. Trevor Butt, 12 Townsend, Westonzoyland, Bridgwater TA7 0ER 6. 01278 691071 (H) 07768 032046 (M) Email: [email protected] 7. Nigel Gillard (Manager) 01278 457755(H) 07764 617698(M)

Email: [email protected] . Chris Wells (Chairman) 01278 691870 (H) 07850 169503 (M)

Email: [email protected] Tim Butt (Treasurer) 01278 691071 (H) 07887 995892 (M) Email: [email protected]

WILLITON 1. Recreation Ground, Robert Street, Williton

2. At Ground 3. Blue with Yellow Trim Away - Yellow 4. Blue - Black 5. Keith Jones, 3 Catwell Williton TA4 4PF 6. 07979 953682 (M) 01984 633743(H) Email:[email protected] 7. Nathan Sheehan (Manager) 07786 990855 (M)

Email: [email protected] Craig Hughes (Assistant Manager) 01984 631610 (H) 07792 387066(M) Email: [email protected]

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WYVERN RANGERS 1. Wyvern Sports & Social club, Mountfields Rd Taunton

2. At Ground 3. Claret and Blue 4. Claret 5. Phil Shelley, 24 Raps Green, Taunton TA1 2UT 6. 01823 323866 (H) 07973 122597 (M) 01823 344761 (W)

Email: [email protected] 7. Chris Channon (Manager) 01823 413494 (H) 07554 971679(M)

Email: [email protected] Dave Lovelock (Chairman) 08452 091745(W) 01823 445212(H) Email: [email protected]

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Guidelines for Marking Referees

The mark given 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 range of each standard of performance.

Mark Range Comment

91 – 100 The referee was extremely accurate in decision making and very successfully controlled the game using management and communication skills to create an environment of fair play, adding real value to the game

81 - 90

The referee was very accurate in decision making and successfully controlled the game using management and communication skills to create an environment of fair play

71 – 80

The referee was accurate in decision making and controlled the game well, communicating with the players, making a positive contribution towards fair play.

61 - 70

The referee was reasonably accurate in decision making and controlled the game quite well and communicated with the players, establishing a reasonable degree of fair play.

51 - 60

The referee had some shortcomings in the level of accuracy of decision making and control, with only limited success in communicating with the players resulting in variable fair play.

50

and below

The referee had significant shortcomings in the level of accuracy of decision making and control, with poor communication with the players which resulted in low levels of fair play.

Notes. A mark between 71 and 80 represents the standard of refereeing expected. A mark within each mark range can be given to reflect the referee’s performance e.g. a mark of 79 indicates a somewhat better performance than a mark of 71. When a mark of 50 or less is awarded a written explanation must be provided to the league or competition as instructed on the marking form. It must include comments which could help improve the referee’s future performances. Even where a referee has significant shortcomings there will have been some positive aspects which should be given credit; extremely low marks (below 20) should be very rare.

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TAUNTON VOLKSWAGEN

TAUNTON AND DISTRICT SATURDAY FOOTBALL LEAGUE (Est. 1920)

GENERAL RULES

1. NOMENCLATURE AND CONSTITUTION

1.1 The Competition shall be designated the Taunton Volkswagen Taunton and District Saturday Football League and shall consist of not more than sixty (60) teams representing Member Clubs who shall be Full Members. 1.2 All such Member Clubs must be affiliated to the Somerset Football Association Limited and

their names and particulars shall be returned annually by the appointed date on Form “D”. The area covered by the Competition Membership shall be within a radius of Taunton not exceeding forty (40) miles. Any Member Club being within the County of Devon shall also affiliate to Devon Football Association.

1.3 The Competition shall apply annually for sanction to the Somerset Football Association

Limited. The constituent teams of Member Clubs shall be grouped in two or more Divisions with each Division not exceeding twelve (12) teams in number according to the number of teams in membership.

1.4 In addition to the above, the League shall be responsible for the organisation and running of the following competitions:

1.4.1 League Knock-Out Cup 1.4.2 Seward Memorial Cup 1.4.3 Gardner Security Trophy and the West Somerset Rose Bowl competitions will be run at the

discretion of the Fixture Secretary. (See Appendices A to D).

1.5 Member Clubs shall not enter any of their teams playing in the above competitions in any other competitions within the playing season (with the exception of Football Association and County Football Association Competitions and the Rowbarton Charity Cup – see Appendix E) except with the written consent of the Management Committee of the League.

1.6 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. When necessary, this Rule shall take precedence over Rule 12.

2 ENTRY FEE, SUBSCRIPTION, DEPOSIT

2.1 Applications by clubs for admission to this League’s competitions or the entry of an additional team(s) must be made in writing to the General Secretary ten (10) days

before the date fixed for the Annual General Meeting in each season. 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.

2.2 For new clubs, such applications shall be considered at the Annual General Meeting of the League and ruled upon by the Management Committee who will, if necessary, arrange an inspection of a ground and facilities before final approval is granted.

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2.3 Changing accommodation used by each club must contain a minimum of two hot working showers per team.

2.4 The Annual Subscription for each team shall be £80 of which £40 must be paid on or before the 31 August each year; the balance remaining to be paid by 31st December following.

2.5 Each new club shall with their first instalment of Annual Subscription pay a deposit of £50 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 and where they request a refund of such deposit within 28 days of leaving the competition.

2.6 A club shall not participate in this Competition until the first instalment of the Annual Subscription and Deposit, where applicable, have been paid.

2.7 Clubs must advise annually to the General Secretary in writing by 1 August of its Somerset Football Association Limited affiliation number for the coming season, failing which they shall be fined £10.00.

2.8 Clubs must advise the General Secretary in writing, or on the prescribed form, of details of

its Headquarters, officers and, in addition to the home telephone number of the Club Secretary, also the home telephone number of at least one other responsible named person who should be contactable on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings.

2.9 All new clubs shall complete a questionnaire issued by the League which must be submitted, together with the official application form, no later than the date specified in paragraph 2.1 above.

3. OFFICERS

The Officers of the competitions shall be the, Chairman, Vice-Chairman, General Secretary, Treasurer, Fixtures Secretary, Referees Secretary, Registration Secretary and Press Officer (to be elected annually at the Annual General Meeting).

4. MANAGEMENT, NOMINATION, ELECTION

4.1 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 at least three (3) Member Clubs elected at the Annual General Meeting.

4.2 Officers and club representatives forming the Management Committee shall be elected at the Annual General Meeting.

4.3 Retiring Officers shall be eligible to become candidates for re-election without nomination.

All other candidates for election as Officers or club representatives on the Management Committee shall be nominated to the General Secretary in writing, signed by the secretaries of two Member Clubs, not later than fourteen (14) days prior to the date of the Annual General Meeting in each year.

4.4 Names of the candidates for election shall be circulated with the notice of the Annual General Meeting.

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4.5 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.

4.6 The Management Committee shall meet on a minimum of four (4) occasions during the season to deal with business as it arises. The date, time and venue of each Meeting to be notified by the General Secretary..

4.7 After each meeting, a Newsletter will be issued to all member clubs within 14 days. Minutes of meetings will be produced and made available for inspection on request.

4.8 On receiving a requisition signed by two-thirds of the member clubs, the General Secretary shall convene a Special General meeting of the League. On receiving a requisition signed by two-thirds of the Members of the Management Committee, the General Secretary shall convene a meeting of the Committee.

4.9 Non-attendance at a Special General Meeting will result in any defaulting Clubs being fined £50.00.Apologies will be recorded but the fine imposed.

4.10 Except where otherwise mentioned, all communications shall be addressed to the General Secretary who shall conduct the correspondence of the League and its associated competitions and keep a record of its proceedings.

4.11 All communications received from clubs must be conducted through their Secretary or, in his/her absence, another nominated Officer.

4.12 Not less than seven (7) days notice shall be given of any meeting.

4.13 The business of the Competitions as determined by the Management Committee may be transacted by electronic mail or facsimile.

5. POWERS OF MANAGEMENT 5.1 The Management Committee may appoint Sub-Committees and delegate powers as they deem necessary. The Management Committee shall have power to deal only with matters within the Competition(s) and not for any matters of misconduct that are under jurisdiction of the Football Association or affiliated Association.

5.2 The decision of all such sub-committees shall be reported to the Management Committee for ratification.

5.3 Subject to the permission of the Somerset Football Association Limited 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.

5.4 Each Member of the Management Committee shall have the right to attend and vote at all Management Committee Meetings and have one vote there at, but no Member shall be allowed to vote on any matters directly appertaining to such Member or to the Club so

represented or where there may be a conflict of interest. (This shall apply to the procedure of any sub-committee).

5.5 In the event of the voting being equal on any matter, the Chairman shall have a second or casting vote.

5.6 The Management Committee shall have powers to apply, act upon and enforce the Rules of the Competitions and shall also have jurisdiction over all matters affecting the competitions, including any not provided for in the Rules.

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5.7 With the exception of those Rules that provide for a set penalty, for all breaches of Rules, 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 be given the opportunity to: 1) Accept or deny the charge 2) Submit in writing a case of mitigation or 3) Put their case before the Management Committee

5.8 All breaches of the laws of the Game and Rules and Regulations of the Football Association shall be dealt with in accordance with F.A. Rules by the appropriate

Association..

5.9 All decisions of the Management Committee shall be binding subject to the right of appeal in accordance with Rule 16.

5.10 Decisions of the Management Committee must be notified in writing to those concerned within fourteen (14) days from the date of the meeting.

5.11 One-third of Members of the Management Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business of the Management Committee and one-third Members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of the business by any sub-committee of the competitions or full members’ meetings.

5.12 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.

5.13 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. 5.14 All fines and charges shall be paid within twenty-eight (28) days of the date of posting of the written notification.

5.15 If any invoice remains unpaid after twenty-eight (28) days of its date, a fine of £10.00 will be levied. An additional £20 fine will be imposed on any invoice still outstanding after a further fourteen (14) day period. 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.

5.16 The Treasurer shall report all such outstanding invoices at each meeting of the Management Committee.

5.17 Clubs, officials or individuals committing a breach of Rules 5.14 and 5.15 will incur such additional penalties as the Management Committee may impose.

5.18 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.

5.19 The Management Committee shall have the power to fill any vacancy that may occur in the membership of the Competition between the Annual General Meeting or Special General

Meeting called to decide the constitution and commencement of the Competition season. 5.20 A Sub-Committee (see Rule 5.1) with delegated powers to conduct League business when

appropriate, shall consist of a maximum of six (6) members appointed by the Management Committee but there shall not be more than two elected representatives per club, together with the appointed Officers of the League.

5.21 At all meetings of Sub-Committees every member shall have a vote, except on matters directly appertaining to such member or to the club so represented, with the Chairman having the casting vote.

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5.22 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. (See also Rule 15.10)

5.23 No participant under the age of 18 can be fined

6. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

6.1 The Annual General Meeting shall normally be held not later than fourteen (14) days after the Somerset Football Association Annual General Meeting in each year. At this meeting the following business shall be transacted provided that at least one- third of Members are present and entitled to vote.

6.1.1 To receive and confirm the Minutes of the preceding Annual General Meeting. 6.1.2 To consider any business arising there from.

6.1.3 To receive and adopt the Annual Report, Balance Sheet and Statement of Accounts .

6.1.4 To review the honorarium paid to the General Secretary, Treasurer, Fixtures

Secretary, Referees Secretary, Registration Secretary and Press Officer.

6.1.5 Election of clubs to fill vacancies. (as recommended by the Management Committee)

6.1.6 Constitution of the Competition for ensuing season.

6.1.7 Election of Officers (President, Chairman, Vice-Chairman, General Secretary, Treasurer, Fixtures Secretary, Referees Secretary, Registration Secretary, Press Officer and club representatives onto the Management Committee [Note: club representatives must be a club secretary].

6.1.8 Election of Vice Presidents.

6.1.9 Election of Team Manager's for League Representative Teams.

6.1.10 Appointment of Auditor.

6.1.11 Alteration to Rules, if any (of which notice has been given).

6.1.12 Fix the date for the commencement and conclusion of the playing season and kick-

off times applicable to the Competitions.

6.1.13 Other business of which due notice shall have been given and accepted as being relevant to an Annual General Meeting.

6.2 A copy of the Agenda, duly audited Balance Sheet and Statement of Accounts shall be forwarded to each Club at least fourteen (14) days prior to the meeting and to the Somerset Football Association Limited. 6.3 A signed copy of the duly audited Balance Sheet and Statement of Accounts shall be sent to the Somerset Football Association Limited within fourteen (14) days of its adoption by the

Annual General Meeting.

6.4 Each Member Club shall be empowered to send two delegates to an Annual General Meeting. Each club shall be entitled to one vote only.

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6.5 Clubs who have withdrawn their membership of the Competition during the season being concluded or who are not continuing in membership shall be entitled to attend but shall vote only on matters relating to the season being concluded.

6.6 All voting shall be conducted by a show of hands unless a ballot be demanded by at least 50% of the delegates qualified to vote or the Chairman so decides.

6.7 No individual shall be entitled to vote on behalf of more than one Member Club.

6.8 Any continuing Member Club failing to be represented at the Annual General Meeting shall

be fined £50.00. Apologies will be recorded but the fine imposed.

6.9 Officers and Management Committee Members shall be entitled to attend and vote at an Annual General Meeting. Elected representatives shall be entitled to one vote only as their club representative. Should an elected club representative be unable to attend, another

representative of that club will be entitled to vote in their absence. 7.0 AGREEMENT TO BE SIGNED 7.1 The Chairman and 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, ……………………….. of ……………………… (Chairman) and ………………. …. of ……………………………………. (Secretary) of the …………………………………… Football Club have been provided with a copy of the Rules and Regulations of the Taunton and District Saturday Football League and its associated competitions 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 Competitions, subject to the right of appeal in accordance with Rule 16. (Note: the spaces above are intended for the inclusion of the names, addresses and signatures of the Club Officers mentioned).

7.2 Any alteration of the Chairman and/or Secretary in the above Agreement to the Somerset Football Association Limited to which the club is affiliated and to the General Secretary of the Competition.

7.3 In addition to the above, the following information must be complied with:

7.3.1 The Club Secretary of a new club and any newly elected Club Secretary of any existing club must, prior to the commencement of the Season, undertake induction training on each of their duties and responsibilities. A club’s acceptance into the League will be conditional upon the completion of such training. 7.3.2 Clubs have a “duty of care” and must take all reasonable steps to minimise the risk of injury to their players and to the players of the opposition team. This fact must be clearly explained to everyone involved with the club. More especially, a club must ensure that nothing is omitted to be done or done which is likely to cause bodily injury to the public, club members or others and extends to the preparation of any pitches for which it is responsible. Clubs should also take great care that any obligations under pitch hire agreements are complied with. All Clubs must have a suitable First Aid Kit available at each of their matches.

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7.3.3 Clubs must support the FA Code of Conduct (reproduced in these Rules at Appendix G, H to K) and prepare their own Code of Conduct particularly highlighting what internal action the club propose to take in dealing with any player’s indiscipline and/or misconduct.

7.3.4 A copy of each club’s Code of Conduct must be lodged with the General Secretary, together with an application form to join the League and Membership Agreement Form as per Rules 2.1 and 7.1. Failure to do so will result in a fine of £10.

7.3.5 Any club failing to provide a two(2) metre Respect Line on their own ground in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2 of Appendix M will be fined £10. (See also Rule 13.14)

8. QUALIFICATION OF PLAYERS 8.1 Contract players, as defined in Football Association Rules, are not permitted in this League’s competitions. While serving in any branch of Her Majesty’s Regular Forces, a player must first obtain the consent of his Commanding Officer before signing a registration form to play for a club.

8.2 A registered playing member of a club is one who, being in all other respects eligible, has:-

8.2.1 Fully and correctly completed in ink and CAPITAL LETTERS, a registration form. This must be signed by the player and the information thereon transferred to the League’s online Registration System. The registration will not be deemed valid until the Club Secretary has received a confirmation Email from the League and who has been registered with the Registration Secretary by 12 noon on the day of the match prior to such player being allowed to play in a League match. Clubs must retain the signed Registration Form for the duration of the current season.

8.2.2 Clubs must register online sufficient players to form a team seven (7) days before their first fixture or in default be fined £10.00.

8.2.3 A list of all registered players will be available on the League Website. In the event of a query, the Registration Secretary should be consulted.

8.2.4 Registrations are valid for one season only.

8.2.5 A Registration Fee of £2 will be levied for every player successfully registered. (An invoice for fees due will be issued by the Treasurer on a monthly basis)

8.3 A player having played more than five (5) senior matches shall cease to be eligible for junior football but shall be allowed to apply for reinstatement. Applications for reinstatements must be made online and will not be valid until an Email confirmation has been received from the Registration Secretary and that must be by 12.00noon on the day of the match. Reinstatements shall be limited to three (3) per club in any one (1) calendar month. Senior Football is as designated in the Somerset Football Association Handbook (ie any League above the Taunton Saturday Football League) as per rule 8.8

8.4 Should a reinstated player subsequently play further five (5) or more senior matches, then a further reinstatement must be authorised.

8.5 In any match after the last day of March, no club may play more than three (3) players who have been reinstated after March 1st. (Any players reinstated prior to March 1st do not count in this total).

8.6 No reinstatements shall be granted after the last day of March in each season.

8.7 A registration fee of £5.00 will be levied for each reinstatement request. [An invoice for this fee will be issued by the Treasurer].

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8.8 For the purpose of this Competition, senior competitions are as listed in the Somerset

Football Association Limited’s Handbook.

8.9 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. The League will withhold the registration of any player who registers with another club in the Competition whilst an outstanding debt remains with his former Club.

8.10 Registration forms shall be obtained from the Registration Secretary or may be down loaded from The League Website (www.tdsfl.net)

8.11 The Management Committee shall decide on all registration disputes.

8.12 In the event of a player signing a registration form or having a registration submitted for

more than one (1) club, priority of registration by the League shall decide for which club the player shall be registered. The Registration Secretary shall notify the club last applying to register the player of the fact of the previous registration.

8.13 It shall be a breach of Rule for a player to:-

8.13.1 Play for more than one (1) club in the League Competition in the same season

without first being transferred. 8.13.2 Having signed for one (1) club in the Competition, sign for another club in the

Competition in that season except for the purpose of a transfer.

8.13.3 Submit a signed registration form for registration that the player had wilfully neglected to accurately or fully complete.

8.14 The Management Committee shall have power to accept, refuse, cancel or suspend the

registration of any player or may fine any player except those under 18 years of age, at their discretion who has been charged and found guilty of registration irregularities (subject to Rule 16).

8.15 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 Rule16), subject to the right of appeal to the Football Association or the relevant County Football Association.

Undesirable conduct shall mean an incident of repeated conduct 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 with.

[Note: Action under paragraph 8.16 above shall not be taken against a player for misconduct on the field of play 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 Appeal to The Football Association. For the purpose of this Rule, bringing the Competition into disrepute can only be considered where a 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.]

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8.16 Subject to the Football Association Rules – a copy of which is available from the General Secretary – 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 request online on the League Admin System to the Registration Secretary. The club for whom the player is currently registered will receive an Email informing them of the request for transfer. They must reply to this Email within seven(7) days of receipt of the Email and if they object to the transfer state their reasons. Upon receipt of the club’s consent, the Registration Secretary will, on behalf of the

Management Committee, transfer the player who shall be deemed eligible to play for the new club once receipt of such transfer has been authorised by him/her. A registration fee of £10.00 will be payable for each transfer. [An invoice for this fee will be issued by the Treasurer]. (Please also see Rule 8.9) In the event of a player without a written contract changing his status to that of a contract player with the same club, another club in the Competition or with a club in another competition, his registration as a player without written contract will automatically be cancelled and declared void. In order to play in the League again, either for his original club or for another club, it will be necessary for him to be re-registered as required by this Rule.

8.17 In the event of an objection to a transfer, the matter shall be referred to the Management

Committee for a decision.

8.18 A player may not be transferred to another club in the Competition after the last day of March in each season.

8.19 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. Failure to produce such records shall result in a fine of £10.

8.20 A register containing the names of all players registered for each club, with the date of

registration, shall be kept by the Registration Secretary and shall be open to the inspection of any duly appointed Member Club representative at times mutually agreed with the Registration Secretary.

8.21 A player shall not be eligible to play for more than one (1) team in any of the competitions

organised by the League other than in the League Championships.

8.22 Other Rules of eligibility are contained in those Competition’s Rules – see Appendices A-E.

8.23 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. The Management Committee may also order the match to be replayed.

8.24 In addition the team may have further 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 including the imposition of a fine.

8.25 The Management Committee in exceptional circumstances may, at its discretion, award any points deducted from a club under Rule 8 to the opponents in the match in question, subject to the match not being ordered to be replayed.

8.26 To play in Adult (open age) competition, a player must have achieved the age of Sixteen(16). If a Club signs a player in full time Secondary education, the following will apply:

8.26.1 Priority must be given at all times to school and school organisations activities.

8.26.2 The availability of children must be cleared with the Head Teachers

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9. CLUB COLOURS, CLUB NAME 9.1 Every club must register the colour of its shirts and shorts with the General Secretary on its application form who shall decide as to their suitability.

9.2 Goalkeepers must wear colours which distinguish them from other players and the Referee.

9.3 No player, including the goalkeeper, shall be permitted to wear black or very dark shirts.

9.4 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 five days before the match.

9.5 If, in the opinion of the referee, two clubs have the same or similar colours, the home 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 by the Management Committee. In the event of a clash of colours, the home team shall change into non-conflicting colours. Teams must wear colours as described in the League Handbook under their name unless a change has previously been notified to the General Secretary. 9.6 The General Secretary 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. 9.7 Any club wishing to change its name and/or colours must obtain permission from it’s Affiliated County Association and from the Management Committee. 10. PLAYING SEASON, CONDITIONS OF PLAY

TIMES OF KICK-OFF, POSTPONEMENTS, SUBSTITUTES 10.1 The Annual General Meeting shall determine the commencing and concluding dates for the ensuing season which shall be in accordance with Football Association Rules. Original fixtures arranged by the Fixture Secretary must not be arranged for a date later than (7) days preceding the concluding date determined by the Annual General Meeting.

10.2 Fixtures, including reserved dates for cup matches, will be prepared by the Fixtures Secretary and posted on the League Website (www.tdsfl.net) and issued to those Clubs requesting a paper copy, on a monthly basis. All fixtures should normally be completed by the last day in April in each season which will commence on the first Saturday in September, subject to fixtures being prepared at the discretion of the Fixtures Secretary prior to this date. Home and away matches shall be played. In the case of a revised fixture date, the Clubs must be given five (5) clear days notice of the match (unless mutually agreed)

10.3 Fixtures may be amended at the discretion of the Fixtures Secretary to ensure the playing of as many matches as possible on any given date. League matches must be given preference over friendly games. (see also Rule 10.14)

10.4 Notification of a change to a published fixture will be by an official notification issued by the Fixtures Secretary which notification must be acknowledged by the Secretary of the Club involved. Clubs in default will be dealt with by the Management Committee.

10.5 All matches shall be played in accordance with the Laws of the Game as determined by the International Football Association Board.

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10.6 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.

10.7 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.

10.8 All matches shall have a duration of 90 minutes unless a shorter time (not less than 70 minutes) is mutually agreed by the two captains in consultation with the Referee prior to the commencement of the match, and in any event shall be of equal halves. All such matches shall be considered to be league matches unless the Management Committee from the knowledge of other circumstances (unknown to the Referee at the time of the match) deem that the match be replayed.

10.9 In the event of a match not being finished, or being ordered to be replayed owing to circumstances over which neither team has any control, the Fixtures Secretary shall arrange the replay.

10.10 In the event of a short time match of seventy (70) minutes or over, in which a full first half has been played, the result at the end of play shall stand unless any outstanding circumstances warrant the Management Committee ordering a replay. Any such replay shall be arranged by the Fixtures Secretary.

10.11 Kick-Off times, including those for Holiday fixtures, will be notified by the Fixtures Secretary and must not be changed without permission. . 10.12 Referees must order matches to commence at the appointed time and must report all late starts to the Competition for which the offending club shall be fined £5.00 for the first fifteen (15) minutes or part thereof plus £2.00 for each succeeding five (5) minutes or part thereof or otherwise be dealt with as the Management Committee may determine.

10.13 The home team must provide at least two footballs fit for play and the Referee shall make a report to the Competition if footballs are unsuitable. Clubs in default will be fined £10.00. Goal nets must be used.

10.14 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 all relevant 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.

10.15 The Secretary of the home club must give notice, if necessary, of full particulars of the

location of, and access to, the ground and time of kick-off to the Secretary of the opposing club at least four (4) clear days prior to the playing of the match.

10.16 Any club failing to comply with Rule 10.15 shall be liable to a fine of £6.00.

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10.17 In the event of a club playing in any match with less than ten players may be fined £5.00 for

each missing player. A minimum of seven players will constitute a team for a Competition match.

10.18 Any club unable to fulfil a fixture must, without delay, give notice to the Fixtures Secretary, who will notify the opposing team and the Referees’ Secretary. Clubs must not

deal direct with the other team except when directed to do so by the Fixtures Secretary. Any club failing to comply shall be fined £20 or be dealt with by the Management Committee who may inflict any other penalty it may deem suitable. Any club with more than one team in the Competition shall always fulfil its fixtures, within the Competition, in the following order of precedence:- First Team, Reserve Team, Third Team. Clubs in breach of this requirement shall be fined or otherwise dealt with by the Management Committee. In the event of a fixture being postponed by a referee on arrival at a ground, the HOME club shall be responsible for informing the Fixture Secretary as directed

10.18.1 Postponements made by telephone except those relating to unfit pitches

must be confirmed immediately in writing by the secretary of the club or in default be fined £10.00. All postponed matches will be re-arranged by the Fixtures Secretary.

10.19 Teams will be allowed to close ONE (1) date during the season. Prior notification of

this Date must be given to the Fixture Secretary by the 10th day of the previous month with the exception of August when notification must be received by 1st August. Any postponement not in accordance with the above will result in the team forfeiting three points and being fined £20.00. For a second offence, a further three points will be deducted and the fine will double to £40.00. Any subsequent occurrence will result in the team being dealt with by the Management Committee. Clubs postponing an evening fixture will be dealt with by the Management Committee.

10.20. No Club shall be allowed to postpone a Saturday fixture when there is no appointed Referee

before 11.00 am at the earliest. Clubs in default will be deducted three (3) points and fined £20.00

10.21 In the event of a club failing to keep its engagement or postponing a match less than two

hours prior to the prescribed kick-off time, the Management Committee shall have power to inflict a fine and deduct three points (currently £30 fine and deduction of three points), order the defaulting club to pay any expenses incurred by the opponents or otherwise deal with them, except the award of goals. Notwithstanding the stated home and away provision, the Management Committee shall have power to order the 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.

10.22 Where a club is forced to vacate their home ground before the end of the playing

season and still have outstanding home fixtures to play, these fixtures will be played either on their opponent’s ground if both teams agree or on a neutral ground which will be arranged by the Fixtures Secretary and which will be the nearest available neutral ground to the home club. The home club will be responsible for any expenses incurred for the ground together with normal match expenses.

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10.23 Where a visiting club has caused a game, which should have been played when the home side’s ground was available, to become outstanding because of the cancelling of the fixture on their part, then the visiting side will be held responsible for any reasonable expenses of the home side having to travel to the neutral ground. Such expenses shall be at the current Somerset FA rate. In such cases, the visiting team shall also reimburse all reasonable ground and match expenses incurred by the home team.

10.24 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 notified by the Fixtures Secretary.

10.25 The Management Committee shall have power to order a match to be played on a named

ground, date and time or on a ground on or before a given date and time.

10.26 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 their 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 fines can be applied by the Management Committee for an abandoned match.

10.27 A club may at its discretion, and in accordance with the Laws of the Game, use three (3) substitute players in any match in the League’s Competitions who may be selected from five (5) players.

10.28 The Referee shall be informed of the names of the substitutes not later than fifteen (15) minutes before the start of the match.

10.29 A player who has been selected, appointed or named as a substitute before the start of

The match but who does not actually play in the match shall not be considered to have been a player in the match within the meaning of Rule 8 of this Competition.

10.30 The half time interval shall be of ten (10) minutes duration but it shall not exceed fifteen

(15) minutes. The half time interval may only be altered with the consent of the Referee. 11. REPORTING RESULTS

11.1 The Referees’ Secretary must receive a team sheet from both teams within four days of the date of each Competition match played .This must include the match result, forename(s)

and surname of the team players (IN CAPITAL LETTERS) and also the Referee’s mark required by Rule 13 and/or any other information required by the Competition. Failure to do so will incur a fine of £10.00. Team sheets not produced within seven days of the deadline will incur an additional £10.00 fine. Persistent offenders will be dealt with by the Management Committee.

11.2 The match result notification (team sheet), must be correctly completed, by a responsible member of the club. The Referee’s Secretary will accept team sheets in the approved format

via Email which will be acknowledged within twenty four (24) hours- no reply will indicate that a team sheet(s) has/have not been received. Fines will be imposed as per Rule 11.1 The Management Committee shall have power to take such action as they deem suitable against a club which submits an incomplete form or incorrect information.

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11.3 All teams shall be responsible for texting their match results, including home and away

Results of County Intermediate and Junior Cup matches, to the dedicated number indicated 0n page 7, no later than 5.00pm on a Saturday for kick offs of 2.30 pm or before. Results of other afternoon or evening matches must be texted to the League Press Officer no later than 45 minutes from the end of the match. All texts MUST contain the name of both teams and the score and Team scorers by their first name and surname. Clubs in default will be fined £10.00 and persistent offenders will be dealt with by the Management Committee.

12 DETERMINING CHAMPIONSHIP

12.1 Team ranking within the League 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.

12.2 In the event of two or more teams being equal on points, team rankings shall be decided on goal difference.

12.3 Should two or more teams tie on points and goal differences, then the team scoring most goals shall decide a championship or relegation issue and also determine other positions within a Division.

12.4 Automatic promotion and relegation in normal circumstances shall be applied for the first

and last two teams in each Division except as provided for hereunder, subject to the provisions of Rule 1.6.

12.5 Should one or more teams withdraw from any one Division after the fixtures have commenced an equal number of teams to those withdrawing in that Division shall not be automatically relegated.

12.6 Champions in each Division shall be awarded 16 mementoes which will be engraved at the League’s expense.

12.7 Vacancies occurring after the conclusion of the season may be filled in any of the following ways:-

12.7.1 retention of otherwise relegated team(s) 12.7.2 additional promotion of the next ranked team(s) from the Division below

12.7.3 election

12.8 When a senior team is relegated to a lower Division of which its reserve team is a member, or entitled to be a member, such reserve team must accept relegation to, or retain its position in, the next lower Division; and should the senior team be relegated to the lowest Division its reserve team automatically retires from the Competition.

12.9 Should either or both of the leading teams in any of the Divisions have its senior team in the

next higher Division, promotion shall fall, at the discretion of the General Meeting, to the next highest team or teams in the Division concerned.

12.10 In the event of a team not completing its fixtures for the season (unless through no fault of

its own) all points obtained by or recorded against such defaulting team shall be expunged from the League table. Cross reference to Rules 14.5 and 17.5

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12.11. Where a promotion and/or relegation link exists between competitions (i.e. the Pyramid System) clubs, providing they meet the appropriate grading criteria, will be eligible to make

application to the Somerset County League Competition at their Annual General Meeting. Should the Champion Club not wish for promotion or, alternatively, not have the necessary grading criteria, then the Runners-up place club will be eligible under the same conditions. 13 REFEREES/ASSISTANT REFEREES

13.1 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).

13.2 In the event of the non-appearance of the appointed Referee, the appointed senior

Assistant Referee, where appropriate, shall take charge and a substitute Assistant Referee shall be appointed by the competing teams.

13.3 In cases where there are no officially appointed Assistant Referees, the clubs shall

Agree upon a Referee. A Referee thus agreed upon shall, for that game, have the full Power and status and authority of a Registered Referee.

13.4 Any match where Assistant Referees are not appointed each team shall provide a Club Assistant Referee. Failure to do so will result in a fine of £10.00 being imposed on the defaulting team.

13.5 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 where the Representative of that body is the sole

arbiter and whose decision on the ground’s fitness must be accepted. 13.6 Match officials appointed under this Rule shall be entitled to charge standard class

Public transport expenses or private car expenses in accordance with the current Somerset Football Association Limited’s County Junior Cup rate.

13.7 The Home Club shall pay the Official (s) their fees and expenses prior to the start of the match or within a reasonable period of time after the match has ended. Payment to be at current Somerset County Junior Cup Rates (see also Rule13.6).

13.7.1 Each Club MUST provide the referee prior to kick- off with a list showing their team selected for the match, giving , forename and surname of the player(IN CAPITAL LETTERS) and such list to indicate both team captain and nominated substitutes (note: under the Respect Campaign, the match referee will speak to team captains prior to kick off- this is the time lists should be handed over.

13.8 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 half-fee plus expenses. 13.9 Where a match is not played owing to one club being in default, that Club shall be

Ordered to pay the match Officials, if they attend the ground, their full fee and expenses.

13.10 A Referee not keeping his or her engagement, and failing to give a satisfactory explanation as to their non-appearance, may be reported to the Association with which he or she is registered and have his/her name removed from the Competition list of referees.

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13.11 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. Team sheets showing a mark of fifty (50) or less must be accompanied by a formal letter of explanation written by or endorsed by the Club Secretary or in default be fined £10.00.

13.12 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 and/or County Association.

13.13 The League will present a trophy to the Referee gaining the highest average mark in each

season, subject to his having refereed for a minimum of twelve (12) games under the jurisdiction of the League. The trophy will remain the property of the League and must be returned to the General Secretary not later than 1st March in each year or in default be fined £20.00. A memento will be given to the successful Referee.

13.14 The Referee shall submit a Result Card, supplied by the Competition to the Referees’

Secretary within two days of the match. The Referee must also report the absence of any Respect line required by the Respect Codes of Conduct to both the League and County Association (see also paragraphs 1 and 2 of Appendix M) and Rule 7.3.5

13.15 Referee shall be supplied each season with a copy of the Competition Rules free of charge. 13.16 A pool system will operate amongst all teams to cover referees’ travelling expenses for all

League matches only. At the end of each season, the Treasurer will average out the travelling expenses for all League matches and apportion costs to each team. The teams that have already paid more than there apportioned costs will receive a refund whereas those teams who have paid less will be invoiced for the difference.

13.17 A registered Referee shall be eligible for registration as a player of any club in membership of the League. A club registering any such Referee as a player shall disclose it to the Registration Secretary at the time of the registration, and any Referee so registered shall be barred from refereeing in any Division in which the club for whom he is registered is competing. 13.18 The League will present a trophy to the club which gains the highest average mark in each Season for the performance of their Assistant Referee. Marks for performance will be awarded by the Referee on a basis of 0 to 10 marks in each match. 13.19 Any club failing to supply an Assistant Referee will be fined £10.00 and will receive 0 marks and where a club is provided with an Assistant Referee by their opponents will also be marked 0. 13.20 The club which supplies both Assistant Referees will only be marked on the performance of the Assistant Referee for them and will not receive two sets of marks. 13.21 The trophy will remain the property of the League and must be returned to the General

Secretary not later than 1st March in each year, trophies more than 7 days late will incur a fine of £50.00. A memento will be given to the winning club.

14. CONTINUATION OF MEMBERSHIP OR WITHDRAWAL OF A CLUB 14.1 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 General Secretary in writing by 31st May each season or be liable to lose their Deposit.

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14.2 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 General Secretary by 31st May. 14.3 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 lose their Deposit, or that of the team withdrawn, and shall also be liable for its share of any call which may be made under Rule 5.3.

14.4 Where the membership for the coming season has been decided at the Annual General

Meeting, the League 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.

14.5 Should a club/team withdraw from the League during the season they shall lose their

Deposit and be fined £50.00 and all results of matches played by that club/team shall be deleted from the records. 14.6 A club with two or more teams in the League wishing to withdraw one of their teams, must

withdraw the team playing in the lowest Division unless, in exceptional circumstances, they are authorised by the Management Committee to do otherwise.

14.7 In the event of a Member Club which is an un-incorporated association withdrawing and/or

disbanding, it shall be immediately liable to discharge all its financial and other obligations to the Competition.

14.8 In the event that any such obligation remains undischarged after a period of twenty-one 21

days then such an obligation shall be met by the then current Club Members, excluding those under the statutory school leaving age.

14.9 Until a Club Member’s pro rata obligation is discharged in full, the Club Member shall not be

allowed to participate in the Competition, which may apply to the Club’s County Football Association for a suspension order.

15. PROTESTS AND COMPLAINTS 15.1 All questions of eligibility, qualifications of players or interpretation of Rules shall be referred

to the Management Committee.

15.2 If the Management Committee deem that a complaint, protest or appeal is outside their remit, the matter shall, in the first instance, be reported to the Somerset F.A. Limited and interested parties advised accordingly by the General Secretary.

15.3 Dependent upon the result of the Somerset F.A. deliberations, further action may be taken by the Management Committee. 15.4 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.

15.5 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 General Secretary within fourteen (14) 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

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15.6 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 a protest or complaint is being determined.

15.7 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.

15.8 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 £20.00. 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 be shared by the parties.

15.9 All parties to a protest or complaint must be afforded an opportunity to make a statement when the protest or complaint is being heard and must have received fourteen (14) days notice of the hearing, together with a copy of the submission. 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. 15.10 The Management Committee may impose a fine not exceeding £250 (see also Rule 5.22)

(on the defaulting/offending club) when any complaint, protest or appeal is upheld. 16. BOARD OF APPEAL

16.1 Within fourteen (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 Somerset Football Association Limited 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.

16.2 No appeal can be lodged against a decision taken at an Annual or Special General Meeting

unless this is on the grounds of unconstitutional conduct

17. EXCLUSION OF CLUBS OR TEAMS. MISCONDUCT; CLUBS, OFFICIALS, PLAYERS

17.1 At the Annual General Meeting, or Special General Meeting called for the purpose, 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 may be supported (more that two thirds) of these, present and voting. Voting on this point shall be conducted by ballot.

17.2 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 whose conduct has, in their opinion, been undesirable upon a majority of two-thirds of the votes cast. Voting on this point shall be conducted by a show of hands or ballot as determined. A club whose conduct is the subject of the vote being taken shall be excluded from voting.

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17.3 Any official or member of a club proved guilty of either misconduct, 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 and/or fine in accordance with the provisions of Clauses 17.1 and 17.2 of this Rule.

17.4 Any club or team failing to complete all 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 of the votes cast) be debarred from membership the following season.

17.5 Each team found guilty by the Management Committee of causing fixtures to be unfulfilled

by the end of the season shall be fined £50.00. 18. TROPHY (TROPHIES): LEGAL OWNERS, CONDITIONS OF TAKING OVER, AGREEMENT TO

BE SIGNED. AWARDS

18.1 A Competition Cup or Trophy shall be vested in the Association sanctioning the Competition as Trustees.

18.2 If a Competition be discontinued for any cause, the Cup or Trophy shall be returned to the

Donor, if the conditions attached to it so provide, or otherwise be dealt with as the Association may decide.

18.3 At the close of each Competition awards may be made to the winners and runners-up if the

funds of the Competition provide.

18.4 Cups/Trophies will be suitably engraved by the League.

18.5 The following Agreement shall be signed on behalf of the winner of a Cup and/or Trophy:-

“We ………………………… and ……………………………… the Chairman and Secretary of ……………………………FC, members of and representing the Club, having been declared winner(s) of the …………………..Cup/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 and/or Trophy in a clean condition to the Competition Secretary on or before 1st March, or in default be fined £50.00. If the Cup/Trophy is lost or damaged whilst under our care we agree to refund the Competition the amount of its current value or the cost of its thorough repair.”

19. SPECIAL GENERAL MEEETING

19.1 Upon receiving a requisition signed by two-thirds of the clubs in membership the General Secretary shall call a Special General Meeting.

19.2 The Management Committee may call a Special General Meeting at any time.

19.3 At least seven (7) 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 Full Member Club shall be empowered to send two delegates to all Special General Meetings. Each Club shall be entitled to one vote only.

19.4 Any continuing Member Club failing to be represented at a Special General Meeting shall be

fined £50.00 in line with Rules 4.9 and 6.8 above. Apologies will be recorded but the fine imposed.

19.5 Elected representatives shall be entitled to one vote only as their club

representative. Should an elected club representative be unable to attend, another representative of that club will be entitled to vote in their absence.

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20. ALTERATIONS TO RULES

20.1 Alterations 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 and for which consent has been given by the sanctioning Association. Any alteration made during the playing season to the Rule relating to the qualification of players shall not take effect until the following season.

20.2 Notice of proposed alterations to be considered at the Annual General Meeting shall be

submitted to the Secretary twenty-eight (28) days prior to the Annual General Meeting in each year.

20.3 The proposals, together with any proposals by the Management Committee, shall be circulated to the clubs twenty-one (21) days prior to the Annual General Meeting and any

amendments thereto shall be submitted to the Secretary fourteen (14) days prior to the Annual General Meeting.

20.4 The proposals and proposed amendments thereto shall be circulated to clubs with the notice

of the Annual General Meeting.

20.5 A proposal to change a Rule shall be carried if a majority of those present and entitled to vote are in favour.

21. RULES BINDING ON CLUBS

Any matter not covered by these Rules is subject to Standard Rules governing Junior Competitions as issued by the Football Association.

22. FINANCE

22.1 The Management Committee shall determine which bank or other financial institution the funds of the Competition will be lodged.

22.2 All expenditure in excess of £500 shall be approved by the Management Committee. Cheques shall be signed by at least two Officers nominated by the Management Committee.

22.3 The financial year of the Competition will end on 30th April.

22.4 The books, or a certified balance sheet, of a Competition shall be prepared and shall be

audited annually by some suitable person who shall be appointed at the Annual General Meeting.

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23 CHILD PROTECTION

1. Any act, statement, conduct or other matter which harms a child or children, or poses or may pose a risk of harm to a child or children, shall constitute behaviour which is improper and brings the game into disrepute.

2. In these Regulations the expression “Offence” shall mean any one or more of the offences contained in Schedule 1 to the Children and Young Persons Act 1933 and any other criminal offence which reasonably causes The Association to believe that the person accused of the offence poses or may pose a risk of harm to a child or children.

3. Upon receipt by The Association of:

3.1 notification that an individual has been charged with an Offence; or

3.2 notification that an individual is the subject of an investigation by the Police, Social

Services or any other authority relating to an Offence; or

3.3 any other information that causes The Association reasonably to believe that a person poses or may pose a risk of harm to a child or children then The Association shall have the power to order that the individual be suspended from all or any specific football activity for such a period and on such terms and conditions as it thinks fit.

4. In reaching its determination as to whether an order under the Regulation 3 should be made The Association shall give consideration, inter alia, to the following factors:

4.1 whether a child is or children are or may be at risk of harm;

4.2 whether the matters are of a serious nature;

4.3 whether an order is necessary or desirable to allow the conduct of any investigation by

The Association or any other authority or body to proceed unimpeded.

5. The period of an order referred to in 3 above shall not be capable of lasting beyond the date upon which any charge under the Rules of The Association or any Offence is decided or brought to an end.

6. Where an order is imposed on an individual under regulation 3 above, The Association shall

bring and conclude any proceedings under the Rules of The Association against the person relating to the matters as soon as reasonably practicable.

7. Where a person is convicted, or is made the subject of a caution in respect of an Offence, that

shall constitute a breach of the Rules of The Association and The Association shall have the power to order the suspension of the person from all or any specific football activity for such a period (including definitely) and on such terms and conditions as it thinks fit.

8. For the purposes of these Regulations, The Association shall act through its Council or any

committee or sub-committee thereof, including the Board.

9. Notification in writing of an order referred to above shall be given to the person concerned and/or any club with which he is associated as soon as reasonably practicable.

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APPENDIX A

LEAGUE KNOCK-OUT CUP RULES

1. The cup shall be called “The Taunton Saturday League Knock-Out Cup” and shall be the property of the Taunton Saturday Football League.

2. The cup shall be competed for each season and shall not become the property of any club and

shall be open to all clubs taking part in the First and Second Divisions of the Taunton Saturday Football League.

3. 3.1 The duration of all cup ties, including the semi finals and finals, shall be a minimum

. of 90 minutes 45 minutes per half duration of play. If at the end of ninety (90) minutes the scores are level then thirty (30) minutes extra time, fifteen (15) minutes each half, shall be played.

3.2 If in any cup tie, the scores are still level after extra time, the match will be decided by the

taking of penalty kicks, which shall not be considered part of the match, subject to the conditions set out as Appendix F to these Rules.

4. Any club failing to play their tie on the date fixed by the Fixtures Secretary shall be ruled out of

the competition, unless such failure is caused by their ground being declared unfit for play because of weather conditions, or by the club participating in another competition which may have precedence (eg. County Cup Competitions or replays in another Cup Competition). Any club so ruled out shall be fined £20.00.

5. 5.1 The final will be played on a date and neutral ground to be selected by the Management Committee who shall take all the gate money and defray all match expenses excluding the travelling expenses of the competing teams.

5.2 The winners and runners-up to be awarded mementoes which shall be engraved at the League’s expense.

6. The club who is the holder of the cup for the time being shall be held responsible for the cup

and shall replace same should it be lost, stolen or damaged, to like value. Cups will be suitably engraved by the League. All cups to be returned in a clean condition to the General Secretary on or before the 1st of March (as per Rule 18.5) in each year or in default be fined £20.00.

7. 7.1 Players registered on a Taunton Saturday Football League form will be deemed registered provided that such registration form is in the hands of the Registration Secretary by noon on the day of the match, duly signed by the named Club Secretary and witnessed. (See also Rule 8.2.2)

7.2 Only players eligible in the last qualifying round shall be allowed to play in the semi-final and final.

7.3 No reinstated players will be allowed to participate in this competition.

8. If a club has two teams entered in this Competition, then a player having played in one team will

be ineligible to play in the other team in any one season. 9. 9.1 Referees to be appointed by the League Referee’s Secretary (This includes assistant

referee’s for semi-finals and finals)

9.2 In the final, the referee and assistant referees shall be awarded mementoes unless they request specifically a fee for the match, such requests to be made at the time of accepting the appointment and such fees shall be at the current County Junior Cup rate.

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9.3 Fees and travelling expenses of match officials for semi-finals shall be shared equally

between both teams, and such fees shall be at the current FA Junior Cup rates.

10. 10.1 The secretary of each club shall forward their team sheet and result including referee’s mark to the Referee’s Secretary to reach him within four days of all cup ties, including the final, or in a default be fined £10.00. Team sheets not produced within seven days of the deadline will incur an additional £10.00 fine as per the League Rule 11.1

10.2 Team sheets showing a referee’s mark of 50 or less must be accompanied by a letter of

explanation or in default be fined £5.00.

11. In all cup ties, excluding the final, the home team shall change into non-conflicting colours in the event of a colour clash. In the final both teams shall change into non-conflicting colours in the event of a colour clash, unless otherwise mutually agreed.

12. Any matter not covered by these Rules is subject to Standard Rules governing Junior Competitions as issued by the Football Association.

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APPENDIX B

THE SEWARD MEMORIAL CUP RULES

1. The cup shall be called “The Seward Memorial Cup” and shall be held in trust for the donor by the Management Committee of the Taunton and District Saturday Football League.

2. The Cup shall be competed for each season and shall not become the property of any club and

shall be open to all clubs taking part in the third and lower divisions of the Taunton Saturday Football League.

3. 3.1 Players who have played more than five games in Division 1 or Division 2 of the League will

not be allowed to play in this competition.

3.2 No reinstated player (s) shall be allowed to participate in this competition.

4. The remaining Rules of this Competition shall be identical to those of the League Knock-Out Cup Competition – Rules 3-12 (inclusive)

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APPENDIX C

THE GARDNER SECURITY TROPHY RULES

1. The trophy shall be called “The Gardner Security Trophy” and will be organised and run at the discretion of the Fixtures Secretary.

2. The Trophy, the property of the Taunton Saturday Football League, shall not become the

property of any Club and will be open to teams who are eliminated during the first two rounds of the Seward Cup Competition which may include a preliminary round. The preliminary round of this Competition may be run on a home and away basis.

3. The Rules of this Competition shall be identical to those of the Seward Memorial Cup

Competition.

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APPENDIX D

WEST SOMERSET ROSE BOWL COMPETITION

1. The competition shall be called the “West Somerset Rose Bowl Competition” and will be Organised and run at the discretion of the Fixtures Secretary

2. The Rose Bowl, the property of the Taunton Saturday Football League, shall not become the

property of any Club and will be open to all teams who are eliminated from the preliminary and first round of the Knock- Out Cup Competition.

3. The remaining Rules of this Competition shall be identical to those of the League Knock-Out

Cup Competition, as applicable.

4. The Management Committee reserves the right to amend any Rules or make any alterations it deems necessary in this Competition.

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APPENDIX E

ROWBARTON CHARITY CUP (Est. 1911)

COMPETITION RULES

1. 1.1 The Competition shall be known as the Rowbarton Charity Cup Competition.

1.2 The Competition will be drawn as a straight forward knockout competition. 1.3 The winners each season will be awarded the holders trophy known as the Rowbarton Charity Cup Trophy. The runners-up will be awarded the Runners-Up Shield. 2. The cup shall at all times remain under the control of the Trustees as currently under the deed of trust. 3. 3.1 The trophy shall be competed for each season and shall not become the property of any one club.

3.2 The trophy and shield must be returned to the Competition Secretary in good clean condition no later than the last day of February the following year.

3.3 The club must assume responsibility for the safe keeping and insurance of the trophy and

shield and must notify the Committee Secretary of the actual address where they are kept and the person responsible for their security.

3.4 Any changes in these details must be notified to the Competition Secretary without delay.

4. The Management Committee shall be vested of the officers and committee who shall be elected

annually at the AGM of the competition. The AGM shall be held as soon as possible after the Taunton & District Saturday League AGM.

5. The entrance fee for the competition shall be decided at the AGM and must be paid before entry

into the Competition. 6. Entry into the Competition shall be by invitation only and all clubs must be Junior Clubs affiliated to

the Somerset Football Association Limited. 7. Clubs can enter all their affiliated teams. 8. All teams must give the referee and their opponents a team sheet, including substitutes, before the

start of the game. 9. 9.1 No player shall play for more than one team in any season in this Competition.

9.2 Any club found guilty of playing an ineligible player(s) will be withdrawn from the Competition and the tie awarded to their opponents.

9.3 Breach of Rule 9.1 must be notified within 7 days to the Competition Secretary in writing.

10. Only three of the five named substitutes will be allowed to play.

11. Only the players who are registered in time to play in the last qualifying round shall be Allowed to play in the Semi-Finals and Final. 12. No reinstated player(s) shall be allowed to participate in this competition.

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13. 13.1 The duration of all ties including the semi-final and final shall be a minimum of ninety minutes comprising forty-five minutes each half.

a. If at the end of ninety minutes the scores are level then thirty minutes extra time, fifteen minutes each half, shall be played.

b. If in any cup tie the scores are level after extra-time the match will be decided by the taking

of penalty kicks as laid down in the Somerset Football Association Limited Handbook. 14. 14.1 All games must be played by the date laid down by the Fixture Secretary of the Taunton and District Saturday Football League acting as Organising Secretary on behalf of the Management Committee.

14.2 Any club failing to do so will be ruled out of the Competition unless such failure is caused by their ground being unfit to play due to weather conditions or by the club participating in any other competition which holds precedence.

15. All results must be telephoned to the same person who is the official Saturday. League Score receiver by 5.30 on the day of the match. Team sheets are to be forwarded to the Referee's Secretary of the Taunton & District Saturday League no later than three working days after the tie. 16. 16.1 The final shall be played on a neutral ground selected by the Management Committee.

16.2 At this game the gate money will be taken by the Management Committee as decided at the AGM. All monies will defray all match expenses other than travelling expenses of the competing teams.

16.3 Each team shall cover their own travelling expenses for this match. Match expenses shall

cover the Referee, Assistant Referee, Fourth Official, ground charges and advertising. 17. Any profits made from the season’s workings of the Competition shall be allocated to such charities that the Management Committee shall decide at the AGM. 18. 18.1 The four named match officials participating in the final shall be appointed by the Referee’s Secretary of the Taunton and District Saturday Football League. 18.2 The match officials for the semi-final and final will be awarded a Momento Expenses of the semi-final may be returned to the Rowbarton Charity Cup Committee by the competing clubs.

19. Any matters not covered by these rules are subject to the rules of the Somerset Junior Cup Competition as laid down in the current handbook of the Somerset Football Association

Limited.

Competition Secretary: Mrs Dee Mayo 16 Orchard Road Carhampton, Minehead TA24 6NW

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APPENDIX F

KNOCK-OUT COMPETITIONS – OBTAINING A RESULT,

TAKING OF KICKS FROM THE PENALTY MARK

1. The referee shall choose the goal at which all the kicks will be taken.

2. He shall toss a coin and the team whose captain wins the toss decides whether to take the first or second kick.

3. 3.1 Subject to the terms of the following paragraphs 3.3 and 3.4 both teams shall take five

kicks.

3.2 The kicks shall be taken alternately. 3.3 If, before both teams have taken five kicks, one has scored more goals than the other

could, even were it to complete its five kicks, the taking of kicks shall cease.

3.4 If, after both teams have taken five kicks, both have scored the same number of goals, or have not scored any goals, the taking of kicks shall continue in the same order until such time as both have taken an equal number of kicks (not necessarily five more kicks) and one has scored a goal more than the other.

4. The team which scores the greater number of goals, whether the number of kicks taken is in

accordance with the terms of the foregoing paragraph 3.1, 3.3 or 3.4 shall qualify for the next round of the competition.

5. 5.1 With the exception referred to in the following paragraph (5.2) only the players who are on

the field at the end of the match, which shall mean the end of extra time insofar as a match in which extra time is authorised, is concerned, and any who, having left the field temporarily, with or without the referee’s permission, are not on the field of play at that time, shall take part in the taking of the kicks.

5.2 Provided that his team has not already made use of the maximum number of

substitutes permitted by the rules of the competition under which the match was played, a goalkeeper who sustains an injury during the taking of the kicks and who, because of the injury, is unable to continue as goalkeeper, may be replaced by a substitute.

6. Each kick shall be taken by a different player and not until all eligible players of any team,

including a goalkeeper or the named substitute by whom he was replaced in terms of paragraph 5 as the case may be, have each taken a kick, may a player of the same team take a second kick.

7. Subject to the terms of paragraph 5 any player who is eligible may change places with his

goalkeeper at any time during the taking of kicks. 8. 8.1 Other than the player taking the kicks from the penalty mark, and the two goal

keepers, all players shall remain within the circle whilst the taking of kicks is in progress.

8.2 The goalkeeper who is the colleague of the kicker shall take up the position within The field of play, outside the penalty area at which the kicks are being taken, behind a line which runs parallel with the goal line and at least ten (10) yards from the penalty mark.

9. Unless stated to the contrary in the foregoing paragraphs 1-8 the Laws of the Game, shall as far as they can, apply to the taking of the kicks.

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APPENDIX G

THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION

A CODE OF CONDUCT FOR FOOTBALL

Football is a 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 accordingly 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. 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 in 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 the extent of its influence over young people and pledges to set a positive example. Propriety 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 will all involved in the game. Integrity and Fair Play Football is committed to the principles of playing to win consistent with fair play.

By Order of the Council November 1998

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APPENDIX H

Respect Code of Conduct ADULT PLAYERS We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game. Players tell us they want a referee for every match, yet thousands of match officials drop out because of the abuse and intimidation they receive on and off the pitch. Respect your referee today and you may just get one for every match this season. Play your part and observe The FA’s Respect Code of Conduct for players at all times. On and off the field, I will:

Adhere to the Laws of the Game Display and promote high standards of behaviour Promote fair play and behave within the spirit of the Laws of the Game Always respect the match officials’ decisions Never engage in public criticism of the match officials Never engage in offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour Avoid bullying, intimidation and poor behaviour Speak to my team-mates, the opposition and my coach/manager with respect Ask my team captain to talk to the referee if I have a problem relating to the game Remember we all make mistakes Shake hands with the opposing team and the match officials at the end of every game.

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.

Be required to apologise to team-mates, the other team, referee or team manager Receive a warning from the coach. Receive a written warning from the club committee Be required to attend an FA education course Be dropped or substituted Be suspended from training Not be selected for the team Be required to serve a suspension Be fined Be required to leave the club

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

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APPENDIX I

Respect Code of Conduct COACHES, TEAM MANAGERS AND CLUB OFFICIALS We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game.

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

Play your part and observe The FA’s Respect Code of Conduct for 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 officials’ 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 the 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, league or The FA.

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 an 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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APPENDIX J

Respect Code of Conduct MATCH OFFICIALS We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game. 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 sidelines. Play your part and observe the FA’s Respect Code of Conduct for match officials at all time. When officiating 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. Not 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 the 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

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APPENDIX K

Respect Code of Conduct SPECTATORS AND PARENTS / CARERS We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game. This club is supporting The FA’s Respect programme to ensure football can be enjoyed by everyone in a safe and positive environment. Play your part and observe The FA’s Respect Code of Conduct for spectators and parents/carers at all times. I will:

Remain outside the field of play and behind the Designated Spectator Area (where provided). Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour Always respect the match officials’ decisions Applaud effort and good play as well as success. Remember that children play for FUN Let the coaches do their job and not confuse the players by telling them what to do Encourage the players to respect the opposition 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, League 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 County FA 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

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

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APPENDIX L STANDARD CODE OF CLUB RULES

1. Name The club shall be called ___________________ (the “Club”) 2. Objects The objects of the Club shall be to provide facilities, promote the game of Association Football, to arrange matches and social activities for its members and community participation in the same. 3. Status of Rules These rules (the “Club Rules”) form a binding agreement between each member of the Club. 4. Rules and Regulations (a) The members of the Club shall so exercise their rights, powers and duties and shall, where appropriate use their best endeavours to ensure that others conduct themselves so that the business and affairs of the Club are carried out in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of The Football Association Limited (“The FA”), County Football Association to which the Club is affiliated (“Parent County Association”) and Competitions in which the Club participates, for the time being in force. (b) No alteration to the Club Rules shall be effective without prior written approval by the Parent County Association. The FA and the Parent County Association reserve the right to approve any proposed changes to the Club Rules. (c) The Club will also abide by The FA’s Child Protection Policies and Procedures, Codes of Conduct and the Equal Opportunities and Anti-Discrimination Policy as shall be in place from time to time. 5. Club Membership (a) The members of the Club from time to time shall be those persons listed in the register of members (the “Membership Register”) which shall be maintained by the Club Secretary. (b) Any person who wishes to be a member must apply on the Membership Application Form and deliver it to the Club. Election to membership shall be at the discretion of the Club Committee and granted in accordance with the anti-discrimination and equality policies which are in place from time to time. An appeal against refusal may be made to the Club Committee in accordance with the Complaints Procedure in force from time to time. Membership shall become effective upon an applicant’s name being entered in the Membership Register. (c) In the event of a member’s resignation or expulsion, his or her name shall be removed from the Membership Register. (d) The FA and Parent County Association shall be given access to the Membership Register on demand. 6. Annual Membership Fee (a) An annual fee payable by each member shall be determined from time to time by the Club Committee and set at a level that will not pose a significant obstacle to community participation. Any fee shall be payable on a successful application for membership and annually by each member. Fees shall not be repayable. (b) The Club Committee shall have the authority to levy further subscriptions from the members as are reasonably necessary to fulfil the objects of the Club. 7. Resignation and Expulsion (a) A member shall cease to be a member of the Club if, and from the date on which, he/she gives notice to the Club Committee of his/her resignation. A member whose annual membership fee or further subscription is more than two (2) months in arrears shall be deemed to have resigned. (b) The Club Committee shall have the power to expel a member when, in its opinion, it would not be in the interests of the Club for them to remain a member. An appeal against such a decision may be made to the Club Committee in accordance with the Complaints Procedure in force from time to time. (c) A member who resigns or is expelled shall not be entitled to claim any, or a share of any, of the income and assets of the Club (the “Club Property).

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8. Club Committee (a) The Club Committee shall consist of the following Club Officers: Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Treasurer, Secretary and Minutes Secretary and up to 5 other members, elected at an Annual General Meeting. (b) Each Club Officer and Club Committee Member shall hold office from the date of appointment until the next Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) unless otherwise resolved at an Extraordinary General Meeting (“EGM”). One person may hold no more than two positions of Club Officer at any time. The Club Committee shall be responsible for the management of all the affairs of the Club. Decisions of the Club Committee shall be made by a simple majority of those attending the Club Committee meeting. The Chairperson of the Club Committee meeting shall have a casting vote in the event of a tie. Meetings of the Club Committee shall be chaired by the Chairman or in their absence the Vice Chairman. The quorum for the transaction of business of the Club Committee shall be three. (c) Decisions of the Club Committee of meetings shall be entered into the Minute Book of the Club to be maintained by the Club Secretary. (d) Any member of the Club Committee may call a meeting of the Club Committee by giving not less than seven days’ notice to all members of the Club Committee. The Club Committee shall hold not less than four meetings a year. (e) An outgoing member of the Club Committee may be re-elected. Any vacancy on the Club Committee which arises between Annual General Meetings shall be filled by a member proposed by one and seconded by another of the remaining Club Committee members and approved by a simple majority of the remaining Club Committee members. (f) Save as provided for in the Rules and Regulations of The FA, the Parent County Association and any applicable Competition, the Club Committee shall have the power to decide all questions and disputes arising in respect of any issue concerning the Club Rules. (g) The position of a Club Officer shall be vacated if such person is subject to a decision of The FA that such person be suspended from holding office or from taking part in any football activity relating to the administration or management of a football club. 9. Annual and Extraordinary General Meetings (a)An AGM shall be held in each year to:

(i)receive a report of the activities of the Club over the previous year; (ii)receive a report of the Club’s finances over the previous year; (iii)elect the members of the Club Committee; and (iv)consider any other business.

(b) Nominations for election of members as Club Officers or as members of the Club Committee shall be made in writing by the proposer and seconder, both of whom must be existing members of the Club, to the Club Secretary not less than 21 days before the AGM. Notice of any resolution to be proposed at the AGM shall be given in writing to the Club Secretary not less than 21 days before the meeting. (c) An EGM may be called at any time by the Club Committee and shall be called within 21 days of the receipt by the Club Secretary of a requisition in writing, signed by not less than five members stating the purposes for which the Meeting is required and the resolutions proposed. Business at an EGM may be any business that may be transacted at an AGM. (d) The Secretary shall send to each member at their last known address written notice of the date of a General Meeting (whether an AGM or an EGM) together with the resolutions to be proposed at least 14 days before the meeting. (e) The quorum for a General Meeting shall be half of the membership at that time. (f) The Chairperson, or in their absence a member selected by the Club Committee, shall take the chair. Each member present shall have one vote and resolutions shall be passed by a simple majority. In the event of an equality of votes the Chairperson of the Meeting shall have a casting vote. (g) The Club Secretary, or in their absence a member of the Club Committee, shall enter Minutes of General Meetings into the Minute Book of the Club. 10. Club Teams At its first meeting following each AGM the Club Committee shall appoint a Club member to be responsible for each of the Club’s football teams. The appointed members shall be responsible for managing the affairs of the team. The appointed members shall present to the Club Committee at its last meeting prior to an AGM a written report of the activities of the team.

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11. Club Finances (a) A bank account shall be opened and maintained in the name of the Club (the “Club Account”). Designated account signatories shall be the Club Chairperson, The Secretary and/or the Treasurer. No sum shall be drawn from the Club Account except by cheque signed by two of the three designated signatories. All monies payable to the Club shall be received by the Treasurer and deposited in the Club Account. (b) The Club Property shall be applied only in furtherance of the objects of the Club. The distribution of profits or proceeds arising from the sale of Club Property to members is prohibited. (c) The Club Committee shall have the power to authorise the payment of remuneration and expenses to any member of the Club (although a Club shall not remunerate a member for playing) and to any other person or persons for services rendered to the Club. (d) The Club may provide sporting and related social facilities, sporting equipment, coaching, courses, insurance cover, medical treatment, away-match expenses, post match refreshments and other ordinary benefits of Community Amateur Sports Clubs as provided for in the Finance Act 2002. (e) The Club may also in connection with the sports purposes of the Club:

(i) sell and supply food, drink and related sports clothing and equipment; (ii) employ members (although not for playing) and remunerate them for providing goods and services, on fair terms set by the Club Committee without the person concerned being present; (iii) pay for reasonable hospitality for visiting teams and guests; and (iv) indemnify the Club Committee and members acting properly in the course of the running of the Club against any liability incurred in the proper running of the Club (but only to the extent of its assets).

(f) The Club shall keep accounting records for recording the fact and nature of all payments and receipts so as to disclose, with reasonable accuracy, at any time, the financial position, including the assets and liabilities of the Club. The Club must retain its accounting records for a minimum of six years. (g) The Club shall prepare an annual “Financial Statement”, in such format as shall be available from The FA from time to time. The Financial Statement shall be verified by an independent, appropriately qualified accountant and shall be approved by members at general meeting. A copy of any Financial Statement shall, on demand, be forwarded to The FA. (h) The Club Property, other than the Club Account, shall be vested in not less than two and no more than four custodians, one of whom shall be the Treasurer (“the Custodians”),who shall deal with the Club Property as directed by decisions of the Club Committee and entry in the Minute Book shall be conclusive evidence of such a decision. (i) The Custodians shall be appointed by the Club in a General Meeting and shall hold office until death or resignation unless removed by a resolution passed at a General Meeting. (j) On their removal or resignation a Custodian shall execute a Conveyance in such form as is published by The FA from time to time to a newly elected Custodian or the existing Custodians as directed by the Club Committee. The Club shall, on request, make a copy of any Conveyance available to The FA. On the death of a Custodian, any Club Property vested in them shall vest automatically in the surviving Custodians. If there is only one surviving Custodian, an EGM shall be convened as soon as possible to appoint another Custodian. (k) The Custodians shall be entitled to an indemnity out of the Club Property for all expenses and other liabilities reasonably incurred by them in carrying out their duties. 12. Dissolution (a) A resolution to dissolve the Club shall only be proposed at a General Meeting and shall be carried by a majority of at least three-quarters of the members present. (b) The dissolution shall take effect from the date of the resolution and the members of The Club Committee shall be responsible for the winding up of the assets and liabilities of the Club. (c) Any surplus assets remaining after the discharge of the debts and liabilities of the Club shall be transferred to another Club, a Competition, the Parent County Association or The FA for use by them for related community sports.

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RESPECT APPENDIX M

1. All home teams need to ensure that a 2 metre Respect Spectator barrier is placed on both sides of their pitch or one side only where spectators can be restricted to viewing on one side only. A painted white line will be acceptable instead of a fixed barrier.

2. Any club not showing the 2 metre barrier ( where it is possible to erect one) will be asked to put it up by the referee in charge of the game. If the club refuse ( this will be the team playing at the time) then the referee will report the club to the Somerset FA who may make serious sanctions on the club, should the Respect Codes of Conduct, which include erecting the barriers where it is possible, not be adhered to. 3. In accordance with Rule 13.7.1 the Team Captain must provide the referee with a

completed Team Sheet (appropriate forms are available from the League Secretary) prior to the game.

4. Both teams will be required to line up by the referee prior to kick-off and the away team will

pass by the home team with all members shaking hands. 5. All players, team officials, spectators, coaches should conduct themselves in accordance with the Respect Codes of Conduct. These Code have been supplied to all clubs I a laminated form and these must be displayed by all clubs in a prominent place.

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TAUNTON & DISTRICT SATURDAY FOORBALL LEAGUE

ROLL OF HONOURS – SEASON 2010-11

DIVISION ONE Champions PORLOCK Runners-up LOCOMOTIVES DIVISION TWO Champions CIVIL SERVICE Runners-up NORTH PETEHRTON DIVISION THREE Champions WEMBDON SAINTS Runners-up MIDDLEZOY ROVERS RESERVES DIVISION FOUR Champions HAMILTON HAWKS Runners-up BISHOPS LYDEARD COLTS ROWBARTON CHARITY CUP Winners LOCOMOTIVES KNOCK-OUT CUP Winners LOCOMOTIVES SEWARD MEMORIAL CUP Winners BLAGDON HILL WEST SOMERSET ROSE BOWL Winners NO COMPETITION GARDNER SECURITY TROPHY Winners NO COMPETITION REFEREE’S AWARD LEE BAKER REFEREE’S SPECIAL AWARD TONY VOWELS REFEREE’S ASSISTANT AWARD BRIDGWATER SPORTS SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD BISHOPS LYDEARD RESERVES CLIFFORD PRICE AWARD NETHER STOWEY CLUB SPECIAL AWARD ALEX BRADLEY – THE GALLERY SECRETARY AWARD JAN HOWE – HALCON UTD

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DIVISION ONE 2010/11

Division One Played Won Drawn Lost For Against Diff Points

Porlock 20 14 2 4 55 30 25 44

Locomotives 20 11 5 4 46 22 24 38

Middlezoy Rovers 20 9 6 5 47 38 9 33

Predators 20 8 7 5 52 45 7 31

Bridgwater Sports 20 8 4 8 41 43 -2 28

Staplegrove 20 7 5 8 37 47 -10 26

Bishops Lydeard 20 5 7 8 40 44 -4 22

Alcombe Rovers 20 6 4 10 40 47 -7 22

Highbridge Town 20 5 6 9 39 47 -8 21

Cannington Colts * 20 5 5 10 43 54 -11 17

Dulverton Town 20 3 7 10 25 48 -23 16

DIVISION TWO 2010/11

Division Two Played Won Drawn Lost For Against Diff Points

Civil Service 20 14 4 2 39 21 18 46

North Petherton 20 12 2 6 76 45 31 38

Sampford Blues 20 11 5 4 56 34 22 38

Nether Stowey 20 10 4 6 63 40 23 34

Wyvern Rangers 20 8 4 8 49 44 5 28

Staplegrove Reserves 20 8 4 8 46 56 -10 28

Westonzoyland 20 6 5 9 35 46 -11 23

Watchet Reserves 20 4 8 7 30 36 -6 20

Bridgwater Sports Res 20 4 6 10 31 47 -16 18

Minehead Reserves 20 4 5 11 38 55 -17 17

Appletree 20 4 3 13 31 70 -39 15

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DIVISION THREE 2010/11

Division Three Played Won Drawn Lost For Against Diff Points

Wembdon Saints 22 21 1 0 79 16 63 64

Middlezoy Rovers Res 22 16 0 6 71 33 38 48

Stogursey 22 11 4 7 54 39 15 37

Wembdon * 22 11 4 7 46 42 4 34

Williton 22 10 3 9 29 44 -15 33

Redgate 22 9 4 9 43 50 -7 31

Highbridge Town Res 22 9 2 11 51 51 0 29

Sydenham Rangers 22 8 2 12 46 50 -4 26

Norton Fitzwarren 22 8 0 14 40 63 -23 24

Old Inn All Stars 22 7 0 15 57 81 -24 21

Porlock Reserves * 22 6 2 14 45 66 -21 17

Bridgwater Sports Colts 22 2 6 14 37 63 -26 12

DIVISION FOUR 2010/11

Division Four Played Won Drawn Lost For Against Diff Points

Hamilton Hawks 20 19 1 0 100 21 79 58

Bishops Lydeard Colts 20 14 3 3 87 29 58 45

Alcombe Rovers Res 20 12 5 3 54 33 21 41

Rhode Lane Wanderers 20 8 5 7 48 43 5 29

Milverton Rangers * 20 9 3 8 43 52 -9 27

Staplegrove Colts 20 7 2 11 53 67 -14 23

Dulverton Town Reserves 20 6 5 9 39 58 -19 23

Norton Fitzwarren Res 20 6 3 11 46 68 -22 21

Westonzoyland Reserves 20 5 5 10 37 66 -29 20

Exmoor Rangers 20 3 3 14 35 50 -15 12

Nether Stowey Res 20 2 3 15 40 95 -55 9

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DIVISION FIVE 2010/11

TAUNTON & DISTRICT SATURDAY FOOTBALL LEAGUE

LEAGUE DIVISION ONE CHAMPIONS

1953/54 RAF Westonzoyland 1986/87 Sydenham Rangers 1954/55 Dulverton Town 1987/88 Sydenham Rangers 1955/56 Dulverton Town 1988/89 Priorswood United 1956/57 Taunton British Rail 1989/90 Priorswood United 1957/58 8(BT) Training Battalion-REME 1990/91 British Cellophane 1958/59 8(BT) Training Battalion-REME 1991/92 Bishops Lydeard 1959/60 Dulverton Town 1992/93 Bishops Lydeard 1960/61 Dulverton Town 1993/94 Sydenham Rangers 1961/62 Dulverton Town 1994/95 Priorswood United 1962/63 Dulverton Town 1995/96 Wyvern 1963/64 Alcombe Rovers 1996/97 Wyvern 1964/65 Staplegrove 1997/98 Sydenham Rangers 1965/66 Dulverton Town 1998/99 Sydenham Rangers 1966/67 Alcombe Rovers 1999/00 Sydenham Rangers 1967/68 Nomads 2000/01 Sydenham Rangers 1968/69 Nomads 2001/02 Sydenham Rangers 1969/70 Wellworthy United 2002/03 Bishops Lydeard 1970/71 Alcombe Rovers 2002/03 Bishops Lydeard 1971/72 Wellworthy United 2003/04 Blackbrook 1972/73 Alcombe Rovers 2004/05 Bridgwater Sports 1973/74 Alcombe Rovers 2005/06 Staplegrove FC 1974/75 Hulan United 2006/07 Porlock 1975/76 Hulan United 2007/08 Bridgwater Sports 1976/77 Castlefield 2008/09 Bridgwater Sports 1977/78 Hulan United 2009/10 Highbridge Town 1978/79 Middlezoy Rovers 2010/11 Porlock 1979/80 Priorswood United 1980/81 Priorswood United 1981/82 Sydenham Rangers 1982/83 Middlezoy Rovers 1983/84 Middlezoy Rovers 1984/85 Sydenham Rangers 1985/86 Middlezoy Rovers

Division Five Played Won Drawn Lost For Against Diff Points

BlagdonHIll 18 16 1 1 127 27 100 49

Merry Monk 18 16 0 2 111 17 94 48

Gallery FC 18 12 1 5 64 35 29 37

North Petherton Res 18 8 3 7 47 53 -6 27

Sampford Blues Res 18 6 6 6 55 56 -1 24

Tone Youth 18 6 4 8 47 58 -11 22

Halcon 18 5 3 10 38 84 -46 18

Galmington Dragons 18 3 3 12 32 74 -42 12

Wembdon Saints Res 18 3 3 12 35 84 -49 12

Bridgwater Grasshoppers 18 2 2 14 21 89 -68 8

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LEAGUE DIVISION TWO CHAMPIONS

1947/48 Staplegrove 1989/90 Westonzoyland 1948/49 Army Apprentices School 1990/91 Wyvern 1949/50 Staplegrove 1991/92 Wembdon United 1950/51 Curry Mallet 1992/93 Priorswood United Res. 1951/52 Galmington United 1993/94 Victoria Inn 1952/53 Sandhill Park Hospital 1994/95 Porlock 1953/54 Curry Rivel 1995/96 Nether Stowey 1954/55 Sandhill Park Hospital 1996/97 Dulverton Town 1955/56 Taunton YMCA 1997/98 Alcombe Rovers 1956/57 Staplegrove 1998/99 Marketeers 1957/58 Staplegrove 1999/00 Staplegrove 1958/59 Trull 2000/01 Norton Fitzwarren 1959/60 Stogursey 2001/02 Alcombe Rovers 1960/61 Bishops Lydeard 2002/03 Marketeers 1961/62 Minehead Town Reserves 2003/04 Bishops Lydeard 1962/63 Weir Rovers 2004/05 Taveners 1963/64 Stogursey 2005/06 Locomotives 1964/65 Castlefield 2006/07 Staplegrove Reserves 1965/66 Williton 2007/08 Dulverton Town 1966/67 Wellworthy United 2008/09 Staplegrove 1967/68 Wellington Town 2009/10 Bishops Lydeard 1968/69 North Curry 2010/11 Civil Service 1969/70 Williton 1970/71 Astrids 1971/72 Victoria Park Rangers 1972/73 Galmington 1973/74 Highbridge Town 1974/75 Nether Stowey 1975/76 Priorswood United 1976/77 Staplegrove 1977/78 Sydenham Rangers 1978/79 Middlezoy Rovers 1979/80 Porlock 1980/81 Alcombe Rovers 1981/82 Middlezoy Rovers Reserves 1982/83 Watchet Town Reserves 1983/84 Creech Barrow 1984/85 St. Georges 1985/86 Norton Fitzwarren 1986/87 Creech Barrow 1987/88 Nether Stowey 1988/89 Alcombe Rovers

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LEAGUE DIVISION THREE CHAMPIONS

1952/53 Basic Trades “A” 1989/90 Staplegrove 1953/54 Taunton YMCA 1991/92 Spaxton 1954/55 Bridgwater Rovers Reserves 1991/92 Priorswood United Reserves 1955/56 Galmington 1992/93 British Cellophane Reserves 1956/57 North Curry 1993/94 Porlock 1957/58 Milverton Rangers 1994/95 Civil Service 1958/59 Civil Service 1995/96 Dulverton Town 1959/60 Bishops Lydeard Reserves 1996/97 Galmington 1960/61 British Cellophane 1997/98 Haygrove 1961/62 Nether Stowey 1998/99 BCL Reserves 1962/63 British Rail Colts 1999/00 Sampford Blues 1963/64 Wellworthy United 2000/01 Wellworthy Saints 1964/65 North Curry 2001/02 Marketeers 1965/66 Taunton Green 2002/03 Norton Fitzwarren Reserves 1966/67 Ilton 2003/04 Cossington 1967/68 Trull 2004/05 Locomotives 1968/69 Bishops Lydeard Reserves 2005/06 Westonzoyland 1969/70 Civil Service 2006/07 Wyvern Reserves 1970/71 Priorswood United 2007/08 Woolavington Predators 1971/72 Hulan United 2008/09 Wembdon AFC 1972/73 Wyvern 2009/10 North Petherton 1973/74 Trull 2010/11 Wembdon Saints 1974/75 Middlezoy Rovers Reserves 1975/76 Alcombe Rovers Reserves 1976/77 Staplegrove Reserves 1977/78 Middlezoy Rovers Reserves 1978/79 British Cellophane 1979/80 Staplegrove Reserves 1980/81 Staplegrove Reserves 1981/82 Minehead Town Colts 1982/83 Norton Fitzwarren 1983/84 St Georges 1984/85 Taunton British Rail 1985/86 Westonzoyland 1986/87 Minehead Cricketers 1987/89 British Cellophane 1988/89 Westonzoyland

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LEAGUE DIVISION FOUR CHAMPIONS

1955/56 Galmington 1989/90 Wyvern Reserves 1956/57 Stogursey 1990/91 Priorswood United Reserves 1957/58 Cannington 1991/92 Redgate 1958/59 Nomads 1992/93 Parkway Rangers 1959/60 No Competition 1993/94 Civil Service 1960/61 No Competition 1994/95 Wyvern Reserves 1961/62 Middlezoy Rovers 1995/96 Haygrove 1962/63 Westover Old Boys 1996/97 North Petherton 1963/64 British Cellophane Reserves 1997/98 Staplegrove 1964/65 Taunton Post Office 1998/99 Sampford Blues 1965/66 Norton Fitzwarren 1999/00 Wellworthy Saints 1966/67 Staplegrove Reserves 2000/01 Appletree 1967/68 Nomad Reserves 2001/02 Bridgwater Sports Reserves 1968/69 No Competition 2002/03 Inter-Sceptre 1969/70 Milverton 2003/04 Locomotives 1970/71 Bishops Hull 2004/05 Norton Fitzwarren Dragons 1971/72 North Petherton 2005/06 Milverton Rangers 1972/73 Norton Fitzwarren 2006/07 Hemyock 1973/74 Middlezoy Rovers Reserves 2007/08 Old Inn All Stars 1974/75 Redgate 2008/09 Appletree 1975/76 Watchet Rangers 2009/10 Porlock Reserves 1976/77 Middlezoy Rovers Reserves 2010/11 Hamilton Hawks 1977/78 Creech Barrow 1978/79 Civil Service 1979/80 Crown Dynamos 1980/81 Minehead Colts 1981/82 Norton Fitzwarren 1982/83 Hinkley Point 1983/84 British Rail 1984/85 Kingstons 1985/86 F C Rifles 1986/87 Highbridge Town Reserves 1987/88 Avimo 1988/89 Spaxton

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LEAGUE DIVISION FIVE CHAMPIONS

1987/88 Westonzoyland Reserves 1988/89 Kings Arms 1989/90 Priorswood United Reserves 1990/91 Forest Rangers 1991/92 Alcombe Rovers Reserves 1992/93 Wembdon Crickets 1993/94 Blackbrook 1994/95 Haygrove 1995/96 Norton Fitzwarren Reserves 1996/97 Dulverton Town Reserves 1997/98 Hulan 1998/99 Wellington 1999/00 Appletree 2000/01 Williton 2001/02 Middlezoy Rovers 2002 to 2010 Only 4 Divisions 2010/11 Blagdon Hill

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LEAGUE K.O. CUP WINNERS

1934/35 Taunton Labour Club/ 1980/81 Priorswood United Bridgwater YMCA 1981/82 Middlezoy Rovers 1935/36 Taunton Albion 1983/83 Middlezoy Rovers 1936/37 Taunton Albion 1983/84 Sydenham Rangers 1937/38 Taunton Albion 1984/85 Sydenham Rangers 1945/46 Taunton GWR 1985/86 Hulan United 1946/47 Taunton GWR 1986/87 Nether Stowey 1947/48 Dulverton Town 1987/88 Priorswood United 1948/49 Avimo 1988/89 Bishops Lydeard 1949/50 Westover Old Boys 1989/90 Middlezoy Rovers 1950/51 Basic Trades “A” 1990/91 Westonzoyland 1951/52 Galmington United 1991/92 Middlezoy Rovers 1952/53 Bishops Lydeard 1992/93 Bishops Lydeard 1953/54 Weir Rovers 1993/94 Bishops Lydeard 1954/55 Westover Old Boys 1994/95 Wyvern 1955/53 Dulverton Town 1995/96 Sydenham Rangers 1956/57 Quantock Rangers 1996/97 Porlock 1957/58 Wellington & Rockwell Green 1997/98 Sydenham Rangers 1958/59 British Rail 1998/99 Wyvern 1959/60 Dulverton Town 1999/00 Sydenham Rangers 1960/61 Westover Old Boys 2000/01 Bishops Lydeard 1961/62 Westover Old Boys 2001/02 Sydenham Rangers 1962/63 Creech St Michael 2002/03 Wellworthy Saints 1963/64 Alcombe Rovers 2003/04 Blackbrook 1964/65 Staplegrove 2004/05 Blackbrook 1965/66 Dolphin 2005/06 Bridgwater Sports 1966/67 Nomads 2006/07 Staplegrove 1967/68 Stogursey 2007/08 Middlezoy Rovers 1968/69 North Curry 2008/09 Alcombe Rovers 1969/70 Minehead Town 2009/10 Porlock 1970/71 Alcombe Rovers 2010/11 Locomotives 1971/72 Wellworthy United 1972/73 Alcombe Rovers 1973/74 Highbridge Town 1974/75 Victoria Park Rangers 1975/76 Nomads 1976/77 No Competition 1977/78 Castlefield 1978/79 Hulan United 1979/80 Hulan United

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SEWARD MEMORIAL CUP WINNERS

1948/49 Creech Barrow House 1991/92 Club Rangers 1949/50 Priory Albion 1992/93 Avimo Eagles 1950/51 Galmington United 1993/94 Taverners 1951/52 No. 3 SRD-RASC 1994/95 Marketeers 1952/53 Bishops Lydeard 1995/96 Norton Fitzwarren 1953/54 No. 3 SRD-RASC 1996/97 Haygrove 1954/55 Sandhill Park Hospital 1997/98 Haygrove 1955/56 Weir Rovers 1998/99 BCL Reserves 1956/57 Staplegrove 1999/00 Sampford Blues 1957/58 Nether Stowey 2000/01 Wellworthy Saints 1958/59 Trull 2001/02 Minehead Sports 1959/60 Civil Service 2002/03 Williton 1960/61 Bishops Lydeard 2003/04 Wyvern Reserves 1961/62 Minehead Town Reserves 2004/05 Westonzoyland 1962/63 Competition Abandoned 2005/06 Victoria Rangers 1963/64 Stogursey 2006/07 Porlock Reserves 1964/65 Dolphin United 2007/08 Watchet Town Reserves 1965/66 Williton 2008/09 Redgate 1966/67 Porlock 2009/10 Appletree 1967/68 North Curry 2010/11 Blagdon Hill 1968/69 North Curry 1969/70 British Rail Reserves 1970/71 Civil Service 1971/72 Exmoor Rangers 1972/73 Wyvern 1973/74 Wyvern 1974/75 Porlock 1975/76 Priorswood United 1976/77 Competition Abandoned 1977/78 Middlezoy Rovers 1978/79 Wellington Rovers 1979/80 Porlock 1980/81 Staplegrove Reserves 1981/82 Norton Fitzwarren 1982/83 Norton Fitzwarren 1983/84 Hemyock 1984/85 Bridgwater Town Reserves 1985/86 Kingstons 1986/87 Porlock Reserves 1987/88 British Cellophane 1988/89 Westonzoyland 1989/90 Staplegrove 1990/91 British Rail (Taunton)

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GARDNER SECURITY TROPHY WINNERS

1977/78 Hulan United 1978/79 Priorswood United ` 1979/80 Hulan United 1980/81 Porlock 1981/82 Castlefield 1982/83 Creech Barrow 1983/84 Priorswood United 1984/85 Middlezoy Rovers 1985/86 Priorswood United 1986/87 Priorswood United 1987/88 Nether Stowey 1988/89 Middlezoy Rovers 1989/90 British Cellophane 1990/91 Sydenham Rangers 1991/92 Ivory Rangers 1992/93 British Cellophane 1993/94 Competition Abandoned 1994/95 Victoria Inn 1995/96 North Petherton 1996/97 West Somerset Sports 1997/98 Stogursey Greyhounds 1998/99 Norton Fitzwarren Reserves 1999/00 Blackbrook 2000/01 No Competition 2001/02 Cossington 2002/03 Taveners 2003/04 Inter Sceptre 2004 to 2010 No Competition

WEST SOMERSET ROSE BOWL WINNERS

1996/97 British Cellophane 1997/98 Westonzoyland 1998/99 No Competition 1999/00 Staplegrove 2000/01 No Competition 2001/02 Staplegrove 2002/03 No Competition 2003/04 Galmington 2004 to 2010 No Competition

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ROWBARTON CHARITY CUP WINNERS

(FROM 1920)

1920/21 Depot Somerset L.I. 1970/71 Alcombe Rovers 1921/22 Depot Somerset L.I. 1971/72 Bridgwater Town Colts 1922/23 Newtons & Taunton A 1972/73 Shepton Beauchamp 1923/24 St Mary’s 1973/74 Somerset & Bath Police 1924/25 Staplegrove 1974/75 Stoke-sub-Hamdon 1925/26 Bridgwater Town 1975/76 Merriott 1926/27 Staplegrove 1976/77 Shepton Beauchamp 1927/28 Langport 1977/78 Merriott 1928/29 Taunton Town 1978/79 Chard Working Mens Club 1929/30 Bridgwater Town & Wellington 1979/80 Shepton Beauchamp 1930/31 Taunton GWRS & EU 1980/81 Priorswood United 1931/32 Taunton GWRS & EU 1981/82 Priorswood United 1932/33 Bishops Hull 1982/83 Middlezoy Rovers 1933/34 Shepton Beauchamp 1983/84 Shepton Beauchamp 1934/35 Cheddon Road Athletic 1984/85 Merriott 1935/36 Bridgwater YMCA 1985/86 Merriott 1936/37 Taunton Amateurs 1986/87 Merriott 1937/38 Taunton Amateurs 1987/88 Merriott 1938/39 Bridgwater YMCA 1988/89 Priors United 1939/40 Watchet 1989/90 British Cellophane 1940/46 No Competition- War Years 1990/91 Martock 1946/47 Wellington & Rockwell Green 1991/92 Priorswood United 1947/48 Taunton GWR 1992/93 Sydenham Rangers 1948/49 Dulverton Town 1993/94 Westonzoyland 1949/50 Dulverton Town 1994/95 Priorswood United 1950/51 Ilton 1995/96 Sydenham Rangers 1951/52 No. 8 Training Batt. REME 1996/97 Sydenham Rangers 1952/53 Weir Rovers 1997/98 British Cellophane 1953/54 Westover Old Boys 1998/99 Dulverton Town 1954/55 Quantock Rangers 1999/00 Porlock 1955/56 British Railways Taunton 2000/01 No Competition 1956/57 Taunton YMCA 2001/02 Knight Rangers 1957/58 No. 8 Training Batt. REME 2002/03 Wellworthy Saints 1958/59 No. 8 Training Batt. REME 2003/04 Galmington 1959/60 Dulverton Town 2004/05 Bridgwater Sports 1960/61 Dulverton Town 2005/06 Bridgwater Sports 1961/62 Bishops Lydeard 2006/07 Competition abandoned 1962/63 No Competition 2007/08 Taverners 1963/64 Shepton Beauchamp 2008/09 Staplegrove 1964/65 Dulverton Town 2009/10 Porlock 1965/66 British Railways 2010/11 Locomotives 1966/67 Shepton Beauchamp 1967/68 Wellworthy 1968/69 Merriott 1969/70 Martock

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CLIFFORD PRYCE CUP WINNERS

1969/70 Wellworthy Saints 1970/71 ? 1971/72 ? 1972/73 ? 1973/74 Nether Stowey 1974/75 Watchet Rangers 1975/76 West Somerset Hospitals 1976/77 Eagles 1977/78 Williton 1978/79 Crown Dynamos/Stogursey 1979/80 Norton Fitzwarren 1980/81 St. Georges 1981/82 Spaxton 1982/83 St. Georges 1983/84 Crown Dynamos 1984/85 Wembdon United 1985/86 Bishops Lydeard United 1986/87 Exmoor Rangers 1987/88 Wyvern Reserves 1988/89 Nether Stowey Reserves 1989/90 Haygrove/Hinkley Point Reserves 1990/91 British Cellophane Colts 1991/92 Forest Rangers 1992/93 Dunster Rangers 1993/94 Exmoor Rangers 1994/95 Porlock Reserves 1995/96 Crown Dynamos/Quantock Pride 1996/97 Norton Fitzwarren Reserves 1997/98 Norton Fitzwarren 1998/99 Stogursey Greyhounds 1999/00 Nether Stowey Reserves 2000/01 Middlezoy Rovers Reserves 2001/02 Inter-Sceptre 2002/03 Staplegrove Colts 2003/04 Bridgwater Sports & Burnham Utd. A 2004/05 Dulverton Town 2005/06 Stogursey 2006/07 Wellworthy Saints 2007/08 Cossington 2008/09 Woolavington Predators 2009/10 Norton Fitzwarren Reserves 2010/11 Nether Stowey

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CLUB LINESMAN AWARD WINNERS

1972/73 Wellington Rovers

1973/74 British Cellophane 1974/75 Nomads 1975/76 Nomads 1976/77 Wellington Rovers 1977/78 Priorswood United 1978/79 British Cellophane 1979/80 Hemyock 1980/81 Minehead Town Colts 1981/82 Priorswood United 1982/83 Staplegrove 1983/84 Priorswood United 1984/85 Priorswood United 1985/86 Hemyock 1986/87 Highbridge Town 1987/88 Avimo 1988/89 Spaxton 1989/90 Castlefield 1990/91 British Cellophane 1991/92 Highbridge Town Reserves 1992/93 Norton Fitzwarren 1993/94 Creech 93 1994/95 Sydenham Rangers 1995/96 Sydenham Rangers 1996/97 Porlock 1997/98 Staplegrove 1998/99 Bishops Lydeard 1999/00 Bishops Lydeard 2000/01 Staplegrove 2001/02 Bishops Lydeard 2002/03 Bishops Lydeard 2003/04 Bridgwater Sports 2004/05 Burnham United A 2005/06 Victoria Rangers 2006/07 Porlock

2007/08 Dulverton Town Reserves 2008/09 Watchet Town Reserves 2009/10 Bridgwater Sports 2010/11 Bridgwater Sports

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GEOFF BIRT SPORTSMANSHIP TROPHY WINNERS

1981/82 Priorswood United 1982/83 Porlock Reserves 1983/84 Dulverton Town Reserves 1984/85 Hinkley Point Reserves 1985/86 Civil Service 1986/87 Quantock Pride 1987/88 Nether Stowey Reserves 1988/89 Puritan 1989/90 Dulverton Town Reserves 1990/91 Porlock Reserves 1991/92 Bridgwater Town 1992/93 Dulverton Town 1993/94 Dulverton Town 1994/95 Nether Stowey 1995/96 Williton 1996/97 Sampford Blues 1997/98 Staplegrove 1998/99 Staplegrove Reserves 1999/00 Staplegrove Reserves 2000/01 Highbridge Town Reserves 2001/02 Norton Fitzwarren / Staplegrove 2002/03 Highbridge Town Reserves 2003/04 Wyvern Foxes 2004/05 Bishops Lydeard 2005/06 Exmoor Rangers 2006/07 Norton Fitzwarren Dragons 2007/08 Exmoor Rangers 2008/09 Exmoor Rangers 2009/10 Middlezoy Rovers 2010/11 Bishops Lydeard CLUB SPECIAL AWARD

(Donated by Tony Good)

1998/99 Brandon 1999/00 Steve Bull – Wellworthy Saints 2000/01 West Somerset Sports 2001/02 Wyvern Foxes 2002/03 Exmoor Rangers 2003/04 Lisa Young – Predators FC 2004/05 John Atkins – Dulverton Town 2005/06 David Knight - Watchet Town Reserves 2006/07 Keith Jones - Williton 2007/08 Richard Harris - Bridgwater Sports 2008/09 Trish Hill – Minehead Town Reserves 2009/10 Middlezoy Rovers 2010/11 The Gallery

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REFEREE’S TROPHY WINNERS

1972/73 D Wood 1973/74 A Trowell 1974/75 C Hill 1975/76 C Willey 1976/77 E J Glanville 1977/78 ? 1978/79 M C Hill 1979/80 T Mockridge / D Townsend 1980/81 G Birt 1981/82 J McGukin 1982/83 M C Hill 1983/84 A Trowell 1984/85 H Ives 1985/86 R Melinn 1986/87 H Ives 1987/88 M C Hill 1988/89 M C Hill 1989/90 A Trowell 1990/91 L Oliver 1991/92 H Ives 1992/93 R Hind 1993/94 M C Hill 1994/95 H Ives 1995/96 M C Hill 1996/97 M Rich 1997/98 M C Hill 1998/99 M C Hill 1999/00 M C Hill 2000/01 L Baker 2001/02 M C Hill 2002/03 M C Hill / L Baker 2003/04 M C Hill 2004/05 M C Hill 2005/06 M C Hill 2006/07 N Yaw 2007/08 M C Hill 2008/09 M C Hill 2009/10 M C Hill 2010/11 L Baker

SPECIAL REFEREE’S AWARD 2002/03 L Smith 2003/04 Mark Lawrence 2004/05 Peter Childs 2005/06 Dave Allen 2006/07 Ken Templeman

2007/08 David Lake 2008/09 Rob Reed 2009/10 Rex Selwood 2010/11 Tony Vowel

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Leading Goal Scorers Division One 2007/08 Lee Hellier 29 Goals for Wyvern 2008/09 Dave Baker 17 Goals for Marketeers 2009/10 Mark Pope 16 Goals for Cannington Colts 2010/11 Mark Pope 16 Goals for Cannington Colts Division Two 2007/08 Mark Oram 23 Goals for Dulverton Town 2008/09 Matt Stevenson 30 Goals for Nether Stowey 2009/10 Adam Kinsey 25 Goals for Predators 2010/11 Craig Wright 38 Goals for North Petherton Division Three 2007/08 Matt Washer 28 Goals for Predators 2008/09 Craig Wright 27 Goals for North Petherton 2009/10 Craig Wright 36 Goals for North Petherton 2010/11 Ryan Chidgey 23 Goals for Stogursey Division Four 2007/08 Matt Francis 18 Goals for Old Inn Allstars 2008/09 Neil Barnett 21 Goals for Wembdon Saints 2009/10 Kevin Smith 34 Goals for Norton Fitzwarren Reserves 2010/11 Matt Harris 25 Goals for Bishops Lydeard Colts Division Five 2010/11 Ryan Bradford 48 Goals for The Merry Monk All Competitions 2007/08 Lee Hellier 36 Goals for Wyvern 2008/09 Matt Stevenson 47 Goals for Nether Stowey 2009/10 Craig Wright 50 Goals for North Petherton 2010/11 Ryan Bradford 63 Goals for The Merry Monk

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