Wrexham & District Youth Football League

Wrexham & District Youth

Football League

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1. CONSTITUTION 2. OBJECTS OF THE LEAGUE 3. MEMBERSHIP 4. APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP 5. ORGANISATION 6. AFFLIATION FEES 7. ADMINISTRATION 8. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 9. LEAGUE MEETINGS 10. QUORUM 11. DISOLUTION OR AMALGAMATION 12. AUDITORS 13. ALTERATION TO THE RULES 14. PRESIDENTS AND VICE PRESIDENTS 15. TRUSTEES 16. PATRONS 17. LIFE MEMBERS 18. CLUB ORGANISATION 19. LEAGUE COMPETITIONS 20. REGISTARTIONS 21. GROUNDS 22. COLOURS 23. PLAYERS 24. FIXTURES 25. REFEREE’S 26. SPORTSMANSHIP MARKS 27. MATCH RESULTS 28. DISCIPLINE PROCEDURE 29. APPEALS PROCEDURE 30. CUP RULES

League Officials

Chairman Mr. Phil Jones 18,Mayflower Drive, Marford, Wrexham. LL12 8LD

Tel: 01978 851111 E-mail: [email protected]

Vice Chairman Mr. Mark Evans 109, Brynhyfryd, Nant Parc, Johnstown. LL14 1PR

Tel: 07986795707 E-Mail: [email protected]

General Secretary: Mr.John Hughes, 2, Glanrafon, Rhos, Wrexham. LL14 2DN


Treasurer & Discipline Secretary Mr. Dave Johnson 2, Gateway, Acton, Wrexham. LL12 7YL Tel: 01978 359153 E-Mail: [email protected]

Fixtures Secretary

Mr. Mark Evans 109, Brynhyfryd, Nant Parc, Johnstown. LL14 1PR Tel: 07986795707 E-Mail: [email protected]

Marks Reporting Co-Ordinator

Mr. Dave Broderick 9, Mayville Avenue, LLay, Wrexham. LL12 0PW Tel: 01978 853298 E-Mail: [email protected]

Accreditations Officer

Mrs. Dawn Elliott Tel: 01978358666 E-Mail: [email protected]

Referee’s Secretary

Mr.Keith Cherrett [email protected]

Mini Football Co-Ordinator

Mr. Dave Adams 07734226067

[email protected]

Minutes Secretary Mrs. Dawn Elliott


Web Master Mr. Mark Evans Tel: 07986795707

Committee Members NEWFA REPS Mr. W. Davies 01824 704919 Wynne Davies Mr. H.Jones 01490 412933 John Hughes Mr. D.Adams 01978 854540 Dave Adams Mr. A.Humphries 01978 253051

mailto:[email protected]







Mrs. V.Johnson 01978 854023

Patron Mr.Viv Reeves

President Mr.Keith Thomas

LIFE VICE PRESIDENTS R. WILLIAMS D.A. WRIGHT.

D. JOHNSON. Mrs V.E. JOHNSON.

J. HUGHES Mrs J. RILEY.

K. THOMAS B. JOHNSON.

HOWARD FEY.

VICE PRESIDENTS R.McNEIL. C. HALE. R. RODEN.

LIFE MEMBERS

P.JONES M.B.E.

G. PEMBERTON M.B.E.

D.PRITCHARD.

D.A.WRIGHT.

D. JOHNSON.

Mrs V.E. JOHNSON

T. ELLIS

Mrs J. RILEY.

K. THOMAS

B. JOHNSON.

J. PURDIE.

HOWARD FEY.

T. PIERCE

T.CRITCHLOW

1. CONSTITUTION

l. THE NAME OF THE LEAGUE SHALL BE:

“WREXHAM AND DISTRICT JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE.”

2. OBJECTS The objects of the League shall be:

2.1 The promotion of Youth Football in the NEWFA area Clubs outside the area of Association will be

allowed membership at the discretion of the Executive Committee. Any Team wishing to play in another area

must have permission of WDYFL and NEWFA for Mini Football and Junior Football.

2.2 To make contact with other Youth Football Leagues at home and abroad to improve the standard of play.

3. MEMBERSHIP

3.1 All Clubs applying for membership of the League must, prior to start of the season, affiliate to the North

East Wales Football Association or to the appropriate Football Association in which the Club is situated.

Failure to do so will result in their fixtures being withheld.

3.2 Membership shall be open only to properly constituted Clubs. For the purpose of this League, ' properly

constituted ' means a Club run by an elected committee of Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer.

4. APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP

4.1 All applications for membership of the League shall be made in writing on the appropriate forms and

submitted to the League through the General Secretary by the 1st July for Club and Team Applications.

4.2 The League has the right to refuse any admission, to be decided by the Executive Committee.

4.3 All Clubs intending to apply for membership of the League MUST Represented at the Annual

General Meeting, Clubs will be fined £20-00 for not attending

The Executive Committee of the League shall consider each application and may call Club's elected

representatives for an interview to help in their consideration.

5. Organisation

5.1 The League may be organised on the basis of Divisions plus Mini Football

U-12 over 11 and under 12 years of age






A Player cannot participate in any competition if there is more than a two year age gap

e.g.; a player who is 13years old cannot play in an U-16 Cup Competition

2.

MINI FOOTBALL -

MF Division 1 over 5 and under 7 years of age





5.2 All ages to be reckoned on the 31st August each season.

5.3 Teams MUST register enough players to fulfil their obligation to the League.

Teams not registering will be charged with failing to fulfil and subject to Discipline

The minimum requirements are as follows:

U-7s 12 players to play 3 games of 4-a-side Size 3 Ball

U-8s 10 players to play 2 games of 5-a-side Size 3 Ball

U-9s 12 players to play 2 games of 6-a-side Size 3 ball



U-12s As per FIFA Rules Size 4 ball

U-13s to U-16s As per FIFA Rules Size 5 ball

(Please note: For 11 a side games you must fulfil the fixture unless you have less than 7 players

available)

6. AFFILIATION FEES

6.1 All Teams will pay an affiliation fee as set by FAW.

All Teams will pay a cup entrance fee of £10-00

BANK

The League's money shall be lodged with the Bank. The Treasurer is solely responsible for all

banking transactions including the signing of cheques.

As far as practical transactions will be via online banking

7. Administration

7.1 The League affairs shall be administered by an Executive Committee consisting of: - the Officers of

the League, Life Members, N.E.Wales F.A. Representatives, Webmaster, Referees Representative and

nine elected Representatives of which no club can have more than one representative elected.

The Officers of the League are; - Chairman, General Secretary, Minute Secretary, Treasurer, Fixtures

Secretary, Referees Secretary, Registration Secretary, Discipline Secretary, Mini Football Co-

Ordinator and Public Relations Officer. A Vice Chairman will be elected from within the Executive

Committee to cover the Chairman’s duties when he is unavailable. The Committee shall be elected at

an AGM to serve for a period of two years with alternative years between the Officers and Committee

Members. Committee members may offer themselves for re-election at the expiration of their term of

office (3 years). The nine elected Representatives shall be elected by a ballot of all Clubs. All

candidates for election must be nominated by a Member Club. Nomination forms, which will be

supplied by the League, Voting forms, showing the name of the Club of each nominee, will be

circulated to all Clubs by the day of the May League Meeting. Completed voting papers must be

returned to the Returning Officer by the date on the form. The Returning Officer will be the League

Treasurer. In the event of an equal number of votes cast for two or more candidates in the ninth

position, the matter will be resolved by the holding of a paper ballot at the AGM.

Admin cont…….

3.

7.2 In the event of an Officer being unable to fulfil his / her duties for any cause, a successor will be

elected at an Extraordinary General Meeting.

7.3 Honorariums may be paid to all League Officers if there are funds available. The amount of such

honorariums shall be decided by the Executive Committee.

7.4 The Executive Committee shall have the power to co-opt up to three members.

7.5 In the event of Members being dissatisfied with the work of an Officer or Executive Committee

Member, they have the right to call for a Vote of No Confidence in that Officer or Committee

Member. A vote of No Confidence can only be heard at an Extraordinary General Meeting, which

must be called in accordance with Constitution 9.3.

8. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

8.1 The Annual General Meeting of the League shall be held during the month of June and all Clubs

MUST Represented, Clubs will be fined £20-00 for not attending without apologies

8.2 Each Club shall be entitled to one vote at each meeting.

8.3 All League Officers and Committee Members shall be entitled to an individual vote if not attached to a

Club.

9. LEAGUE MEETINGS

9.1 League Meetings shall be held on the first Monday of each month during the season or as deemed

necessary by the Chairman and General Secretary, An Executive Committee Meeting shall follow if

deemed necessary by the General Secretary. Any club failing to be represented at a League Meeting

will be fined ten pounds (£10). If apologies are not given in advance

9.2 The Executive Committee shall have the power to call an Extraordinary General Meeting should it be

deemed necessary.

9.3 The General Secretary shall call an Extraordinary General Meeting upon receipt of a requisition of

two thirds of Member Clubs.

9.4 Any Executive Committee Member failing to attend three consecutive meetings without submitting

apologies direct to an Officer of the League will be deemed to have forfeited his/her seat . The

Member will be replaced by nominations and voting

10 QUORUM

At all meetings a quorum shall consist of at least one third of Members eligible to attend.

11 DISSOLUTION OR AMALGAMATION

The League shall not be dissolved or amalgamated with any other organisation unless two thirds of the

Member Clubs vote in favour of this at the Annual General Meeting or an Extraordinary General

Meeting and shall be subject to the approval of the North East Wales Football Association .

4.

12 AUDITORS

The League shall appoint an auditor to audit the League's accounts.

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13 ALTERATION TO THE RULES

Any suggested alterations to the Constitution or League Rules shall be submitted to the League

General Secretary by February 25th in writing or E-Mail from Club Secretaries

The General Secretary will circulate the proposed Amendments to all members and send

them to NEWFA for ratification.

Time shall be allowed for the discussion of each motion, in published order, at each League Meeting

prior to the AGM.

NB: Clubs and Executive Committee must submit only one proposal per individual Constitution

or League Rule number.

14 PRESIDENTS AND VICE PRESIDENTS

The League shall appoint a President, Vice Presidents and Life Vice Presidents at the Annual General

Meeting.

15 TRUSTEES None.

16 PATRON/S

The League may invite any individual/s to be a Patron of the League who would agree to lend

their name to our organisation as a way of supporting it.

17. LIFE MEMBERS

The League may invite any person who has given outstanding service to the League to become a

Life Member

5.

RULES

18. CLUB ORGANISATION

18.1

Each affiliated Club must appoint the following:

Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer & Safeguarding Officer

Each Team must appoint the following:

Coach/Manager who must have Team Leaders Award & FAW DBS check

(it is advised that each team appoint an Assistant Coach who must also have the required credentials)

Clubs must ensure there is sufficient amount of accredited personnel to cover the absence of a Coach.

First Aid person who must have FAW DBS Check

Failure to do so may result in the Club being charged with failing to fulfil a fixture.

Please note: No person that is not entered on the Data Capture Book is NOT allowed to coach the

team in training or in matches.

18.2

Club Secretaries and Team Managers must be adult or senior members. I.e. 18 years of age or over.

All Club adult Members must be D.B.S. checked by FAW.

There must be enough people in the Club with DBS clearances to cover the absence

of Team Managers and to prevent the cancellation of Fixtures.

Clubs MUST enter the details required on the FAW Data Capture Book and forwarded to

the League Accreditation Officer by the appointed time

Failure to do so may result fixtures being suspended and the Club subject to discipline

18.3

The Club Secretary shall receive all correspondence relevant to the Club i.e. Fixtures, notices of

meetings, confirmation of matches etc. And will be responsible for answering all such correspondence.

Any letter, request, communication or notice of any kind whatsoever, sent to a Club by a League

Officer, requiring an answer, must be answered within seven days. The League will only accept

correspondence written by a Club Secretary or correspondence accompanied by a letter from the Club

Secretary.

Any change of Secretary must be notified to the General Secretary immediately.

18.4

Any letter, e-mail, request, communication or notice of any kind whatsoever, which is sent by the

League for any purpose, shall, if addressed to the address furnished to the league, be deemed to be

properly sent.

18.5

Any Club Failing to answer Correspondence within ten days of receipt of the correspondence shall be

charged and if found guilty shall be fined the minimum sum of £15 Per occasion.

6.

19. LEAGUE COMPETITIONS

19.1

In the event of two or more Teams having equal points at the end of the season, the Championship

Title shall be awarded to the Team with the most wins. If there is still a tie the Title will be awarded

to the Team with the most Away wins.

If there is still a tie, then the Title shall be decided by Play Off/s between the Teams concerned.

3 points shall be awarded for a win 1 point shall be awarded for a draw

If such ‘Play Off ’ matches cannot be completed during the current season, then the Title and

trophies will be shared.

19.2

In the event of sixteen or more Teams being accepted into any Age Division, then that Division will

be split into two or more Sections, equal and even in number as far as is practicable.

(i) If necessary Teams shall be split by means of a draw prior to the start of the season, before

which, any Club having two or more Teams accepted into that Division shall have a Team placed in

each Section also by means of a draw.

(ii) Teams will be pre-numbered and drawn alternatively into the two or more Sections.

(iii) In the event of an uneven number of Teams, the higher number of Teams shall be in the first

drawn Section.

(iv) The Teams of a Section must play each other at Home and Away with the top two in each

section being decided in accordance with Rule 18.1.

(v) The winners and the runners up in each Section will be awarded Trophies by the League.

* MINI FOOTBALL - Age Group Divisions may be split into Sections, at the discretion of the

Executive Committee, depending on the number of Teams registered each season. This number of

Teams, before such a split, will be reviewed each season.

19.3 The League will provide and pay for individual trophies or medals (all regular squad members) for

the winners and runners up in all Cup and League Competitions, except where the Competition is

Sponsored.

7.

20. REGISTRATIONS

All Registrations and Transfers must be Via the COMET system

21. GROUNDS

21.1 As far as possible each Club shall have its own ground. In the event of a Club not having its own

ground, the location of the ground where the home matches are played must be notified to the League

General Secretary

21.2 The ‘Home’ Club shall be responsible for ensuring that the pitch is in a playable condition i.e.

Correctly marked according to the laws of the game. The Home Club is also responsible for supplying

and erecting Goal Nets and Corner Flags.

21.3 When a Club has more than one ‘Home’ match to be played on adjacent pitches and one or more

pitch being declared unfit for play by the referee, it is the responsibility of the ‘Home’ Club to decide

what matches will be played on the pitch or pitches deemed fit for play.

21.4 Clubs must have sufficient pitches for their Teams to play their fixtures on.

eg; A club with three or four teams must have two available grounds, a Club with five

teams must have three pitches available

If the Club/Team's regular pitch is unavailable for booking for any scheduled League or Cup Fixture,

every effort must be made to book an alternative ground.

22. COLOURS

22.1 Each Club shall register its colours and, if possible, those of a spare set, with the General Secretary

on the affiliation form

It is not permitted for Teams to wear and play in a Kit consisting of Black shirts.

22.2 In the event of two Clubs having similar colours, the ‘Away’ team shall change.

22.3 Each player must wear the distinctive colours of the Club of which he / she is a playing member,

the numbers on the shirts MUST* match the number on the team sheet accompanying the

players name

* NOT APPLICABLE TO MINI FOOTBALL.

9.

23. PLAYERS

23.1 Payments must not be paid to any player in matches organised by the Wrexham and District Youth

Football League.

All players must conform to the following age limits; -

U-12s over 11 and under 12 Mini Football over 5 and under 7

U-13s over 12 and under 13 over 6 and under 8




U-17s over 16 and under 17

23.2 A player can only play for one Team in one Division ONLY. Transfers will be allowed at the

discretion of the League. Players playing in a Division in which they are not registered for, will be

deemed an illegible player and will be dealt with in accordance with League Rules.

All Ages to be reckoned on 31st August of each season.

23.3 Players who reside within the North East Wales F.A. area are eligible to play for any Registered

Team in the Wrexham and District Youth Football League. Players from outside of the boundary of

the NEWFA area will only be registered at the discretion of the Executive Committee/NEWFA and

after the player has obtained permission from the Area Association in which he resides.

23.4 Any Team /s from outside of the boundary of the NEWFA area and accepted to play in the League

will register players at the discretion of the Executive Committee.

23.5 A player can only be signed on for one Club in the Wrexham and District Youth Football League or

any other League.

23.6 A player aged under l6 and below may Register for one Club only and with effect from the 1

st

January in each season may only Transfer from one Club to another after the League have obtained

approval of N.E.W.F.A. and in accordance with the criteria as currently determined by FAW

Council (FAW Rule 52.9).

23.7 No Registration will be accepted by the League after 31st March each season.

* MINI FOOTBALL AND GIRLS FOOTBALL - Players in the Mini Football and girls sections

can Register at any time during a season.

23.8 No Club shall play an ineligible player.

23.9 For any breach of these sections, i.e. playing an ineligible player, a Club shall be subject to

discipline.

23.10 Clubs are expected to sign on sufficient players to enable them to fulfil their League and Cup

obligations as per the following. Teams not registering enough players to fulfil their obligation to

the League will be charged with failing to fulfil a fixture and if found guilty may be fined a

minimum of £10-00 and a maximum of £20-00 per game

10.

The minimum requirements are:

U-7s 12 players to play 3 games of 4-a-side





For the 11-a-side games teams must have a minimum of 7 players to fulfil their fixture

A player with connections to a Senior Club and the possibility of any player(s) 'stepping up' to play

for these Senior Clubs, must therefore have enough players Registered as cover to meet their

obligations to the League. * Mini Football - Squads can be named differently each fixture week,

providing they are Registered on a League Registration Form on the day of the fixture.

23.14 Players who reside over the Welsh border (i.e. from England) who request Registration with a

Team in the Wrexham and District Junior Football League will only be accepted at the discretion of the

NEWFA and in conjunction with the acceptance of FAW ‘s International Clearance.

23.15 If a team has player/s who have left the team and not playing football must register the

cancellation via the COMET system, that they are no longer a playing member of that team and to the best of

their knowledge are not playing for any other team.

23.16 A player wishing to re-register with a Club in the League after their original Club has

disbanded, must re register via the COMET system

23.17 A player’s registration card must be available in line with COMET regulations

24. FIXTURES

24.1 Conference Dates and times must be strictly adhered to. Clubs are not permitted to arrange their own

Fixtures at any time unless arranged with the Fixture Secretary to play before the Conference date. The

Fixtures shall commence on a date fixed by the League Executive Committee each year

24.2 Games will start at the following times:

U-12, U-13,U-14 Divisions 10. 30. am

U-15 & U-16 Divisions 2. 00. pm

Teams that play in the afternoon may request to play their fixture with a morning KO

Provided they meet the following criteria.

1. The request to the Fixtures Secretary is made a minimum 10 days before the fixture date

2. The opposition team agrees 3. The Referee (if one appointed agrees)

Mini Football – Squads will play 2 games each.

MF Division 1&2 - Games to be played every two weeks on Sundays KO 10.30am

MF Division 3 - Games to be played every week on Sundays KO 10.30am

MF Division 4 - Games to be played weekly on Saturdays KO 10.30am.

MF Division 5 - Games to be played weekly on Saturdays KO 10.30am.

11.

Fixtures Cont………….

Evening games in all Divisions start at 6-15 pm. The Home Club/Team is responsible for confirming

all fixture details with opponents and Officials at least 48 hours before the date of Fixture. Failure to

do so does not allow cancellation of Fixture, but the matter should be reported to the League.

24.3 Any team not ready to kick off at the time stated time will be Subject to discipline

24.4 Offended teams must lodge a protest about lateness in the usual way.

24.5 In bad weather conditions, wherever practical, the Home Club shall make a decision about the state of

the pitch the day prior to the match, and inform the Fixture Secretary accordingly. Clubs must also

phone on the Saturday with details of any Postponed Fixtures

24.6 If not practical, both Teams should confer early on the day of the match before travelling takes place.

24.7 It is recommended that wherever possible an independent Referee should be asked to make a

decision regarding the state of the pitch.

24.8 All teams must turn up for the Fixtures unless instructed to the contrary by the Fixture Secretary.

The Home team MUST confirm the fixture with opponents and the Appointed Referee by telephone or

in writing NO later than 48 hours prior to the fixture. Failure to do so may result in Disciplinary action

being taken.

Mini Football - In the event of any unfulfilled Fixture, it is the responsibility of the Home Club to

notify the Mini-Football Co-ordinator of the postponement by means of a Team Sheet/ Fixture Report

Form, to be sent no later than 5 days following the scheduled fixture date.

24.9 Fixtures or re-arranged Fixtures not played on, (or before subject to the mutual agreement of

Teams, their Officials and the Fixture Secretary) the scheduled dates and times, will result in

Disciplinary action being instituted. The Disciplinary action taken will be one or more of the

following, dependent on whether a League or Cup Competition is involved: -

(i) 3 points deducted

(ii) Fine the offending Club (maximum £50)

(iii) Expel the Team from the competition.

(iv) Allow Fixture re-arrangement.

(v) When a Team has failed to turn up for a Fixture without reasonable notice, after confirmation, the

offending Club shall reimburse any proven expenses incurred by the opposing Club (e.g.

Travelling expenses, pitch hire and Referee’s fees) subject to a minimum of £10.

(vi) When a fixture is unfulfilled both Clubs must complete an unfulfilled fixture form and send it the

relevant person within 5 days of the scheduled fixture failure to do so may be subject to discipline.

24.10 The Home Team must provide a ball suitable for use in every Home game. Failure to do so will

result in a £10 Fine.

24.11 The Home and Away Clubs must each provide a Linesman's Flag. The Home Club must provide

nets and corner flags, failure to do so will result in the Club being Fined £10 for each such offence.

12.

Fixtures Cont…………..

24.12 Both home and away teams must have in attendance a qual ified first aid Person at

every game.

24.13 The Home team must appoint a Referee’s Steward whose duties should include:

Meeting the Official(s) on their arrival at the ground.

To escort the Ref to and from the ground if Required.

The Steward must wear the Hi Vis Vest at all times.

To make sure the Ref’s fee is paid.

Failure to comply the above will result in Disciplinary action

24.14 Any Club leaving the Field of Play before the expiration of the game shall be

Adjudged to have lost the match and be dealt with for MISCONDUCT

Clubs are responsible for the conduct of their Officials, Players and supporters.

N.B. REFEREES AND AWAY CLUBS ARE EXPECTED TO REPORT TO THE LEAGUE

ANY BREACH OF RULE

24.15 The League will be allowed the flexibility required to move either the U-15s or U-16s (or both)

to the morning and substitute them with either the U-12s, U-13s or U-14

25. REFEREE’S

25.1 The Referees Officer shall where possible, arrange for an independent Referee to officiate at all

matches.

25.2 The Home Club is responsible for confirming all the Match details with the appointed Referee at

least 48 hours before kick off. Failure to do this will result in Disciplinary action being taken against

the Club concerned.

A first offence will be punished by a Fine of £10 plus any expenses incurred by the Referee. Any

subsequent offence/s will result in increased Fines plus expenses. Relevant details must be reported

by the Referee to the Referees Secretary within 48 hours of the offence occurring.

25.3 Referees must confirm with the Referee’s Officer whether appointments will be accepted or not.

On the day of a Fixture the Referee must as far as is reasonably practicable inform the Home

Manager if he is not available, no less than one hour before kick off.

25.4 In the event of an independent Referee not being appointed the Home Team must make arrangements

for a competent person to referee. The Away Team is to be given the name of the person appointed

by the Home Team to referee, prior to the Fixture kick off time.

25.5 The Referee's decision upon all points of fact concerned with the game shall be final.

13.

Referee’s Cont………..

25.6 Referee's Fee :- U12, U13 & U14 £20.00

U15 & U16 £25.00

Assistant Referee's Fee :- U12, U13, & U14 £17.00

U15 & U16 £18.00

Travelling Expenses will be paid to Referees and Assistants at 30p per mile or at the cost of Public

Transport. In the event of a Match not being played, the Referee shall be paid Half Fee and

Travelling Expenses provided he/she has made the journey to the ground.

25.8 Referees must declare to the Secretary any close family relationship to any player, Manager, Official

or Committee Member registered in the League.

25.9 If, for any reason, the appointed Referee cannot officiate in any game, he must notify the Secretary at

the earliest opportunity. The Secretary will inform the Home Team accordingly.

25.10 Referees/Club Referee’s must be over 14 years of age and at least one year older than the age group

he/she is to officiate in the Wrexham and District Youth Football League.

25.11 If a game is postponed on the day and the Referee(s) have travelled to the ground then he/she will

be entitled to half their fee, in certain circumstances the home may be able to claim this back if the

away side fails to turn up or does not have enough players to fulfil the fixture

14.

26. Match Report Forms

26.1 All players and substitutes MUST be entered on the match report sheet along with their

registration numbers the Match Report Form in the space provided before the Match commences.

The Team Sheet will then be given to the Referee who will return it after the game, having signed it.

A player's name appearing on a Team Sheet will result in that player being deemed to have played in

that fixture.

26.2 Team Managers must ensure, when completing the Match Report Form, that a player's shirt

number corresponds to the number on the Form. If a Referee finds that the numbers do not

correspond he will report the matter to the League Discipline Secretary within 48 hours.

26.3 Each Team is responsible for completing its own Match Report Form.

Both Secretaries/Team Leaders shall complete the appropriate form and sign it in the presence of

each other.

It shall be the responsibility of each Secretary to e mail the match report to the Marks Reporting

Officer

Both Home and Away Clubs must return the Team Sheet/ Fixture Report form to the appropriate

Person no later than 3 working days following the fixture date.

26.4. The match Report Form will include sportsmanship marks and Referee’s marks,

U-12, U13, U-14 U15, & U16 forms must be sent to the

Reporting Forms Officer by e-mail by the Club Secretary, no later than three working days

following the fixture. Failure to do so will result in Disciplinary Action being instigated.

Mini Football Forms will include sportsmanship marks and must be sent to the Reporting Forms

Officer monthly by the Club Secretary no later than three working days after the final fixture

played in the month. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action being instigated

26.5. Both Secretaries must telephone the results of the game (not mini football) with the name/s of any

scorers to the Public Relations Officer (01978 85111) on the Saturday by 1.30pm for morning

fixtures and by 5.00pm for the afternoon fixtures.

26.6 Any matter reported on a Match Report Form or Sportsmanship Form thought to be a breach of

Discipline, may be subject to Disciplinary Action being taken (i.e. Discipline Hearing)

26.7 Mini Football match reporting forms must be sent to the Marks Reporting Officer monthly

unless there is a Discipline issue that has occurred, then they must be sent in no later than 3 working days

following the fixture.

15.

28. DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE

28.1 All Cases of misconduct by players/Officials must be reported to the

N.E. Wales F.A.

28.2 For any alleged breach of Rules of the Wrexham and District Youth Football League, protesting

Clubs must set out complaints to the League Discipline Secretary. The League Discipline Secretary

shall then send a copy of the complaint to the offending Club for their observations.

28.3 Written Protests must be received by the League Discipline Secretary within seven days (excluding

Sunday) of the alleged incident, together with a Protest Fee of £10. Clubs wishing to complain

against another Club, Team or Official must do so to the Discipline Secretary within seven days

(excluding Sunday) of the matter arising. On receipt of the complaint the Discipline Secretary must

investigate and decide on the appropriate action to be taken.

28.4 Disciplinary matters will be heard by an Ad Hoc Committee of the League Executive Committee.

This Ad Hoc Committee will be made up of a minimum of three members of the Executive

Committee, when possible who are not members of any Club in the League, plus the Discipline

Secretary and will consider protests at the earliest opportunity after receipt.

28.5 The Committee may call both parties to give evidence and may call independent witnesses if

necessary. Any protest found to be justified shall result in the Protest Fee being returned to the

Protesting Club and Disciplinary Action being imposed on the offending Club. Any protest found to

be unproved shall result in the forfeiture of the Protest Fee.

28.6 Clubs involved in any protest will be given ten days to pay any Fines imposed or to lodge an Appeal

against the Decision. Any Club failing to pay the Fine imposed or to give notice of lodging an Appeal

within ten days will be automatically suspended. Such Clubs are then subject to Disciplinary Action.

28.7 (i) Disciplinary Commissions have full Plenary Powers.

(ii) Clubs in breach of Rules will be charged accordingly and will have 10 days to appeal to the

League against such charge (s). Appeals to be accompanied with a £10 fee.

29 APPEALS PROCEDURE

29.1 Any Club not satisfied with a Decision of the League Executive Committee or League Disciplinary

Commission has the right to Appeal to the N.E. Wales F.A. within ten days of the Decision being

received.

29.2 Any Club intending to Appeal against a Decision of the League Executive Committee or League

Disciplinary Commission, must forward notice of the Appeal made to the N.E. Wales F.A., to the

League Discipline Secretary at the same time as lodging the Appeal.

Copies of Appeal letters sent to N.E. Wales F.A ARE NOT TO BE SENT TO THE LEAGUE.

29.3 Any club in breach of rules on more that one occasion may have the fine/s increased by a maximum

of 100% of the previous fine on each occasion.

17.

31. LEAGUE CUP AND SUPPLEMENTARY CUP RULES

30.1

By the first League Meeting of the Season, each Team desirous of competing in the League Cup

Competition shall give notice to the General Secretary of the League. Should any Team not give

notice of their desire to enter the League Cup Competition then that team will not be eligible to enter

the Supplementary Cup Competition.

30.2 A Trophy will be awarded to the winners of the Competition. This Trophy will remain the property

of the League and the winning Club will give a written undertaking as to the safekeeping of the said

Trophy.

30.3 The age of the players participating in the competition will be in accordance with the following

divisions.

Under 12 Division 1

Under 14 Division 2 and 3

Under 16 Division 4 and 5

Under 17 Division 6

30.4 The duration of the games shall be in accordance with the respective Divisions: -

Under twelve two equal periods of 30 minutes

Under fourteen two equal periods of 35 minutes

Under sixteen two equal periods of 40 minutes

Under seventeen two equal periods of 45 minutes

All matches involving players under 12 must use a size 4 ball.

All matches involving players over 12 must use a size 5 ball.

In all rounds (up to and including the final), if the scores are tied at the expiration of full time, then

extra time will be played.

Extra time is, two equal periods of ten minutes in Age Groups up to and including Under 16's and 15

minute periods in the Under 17 age group.

If the scores are still tied at the expiration of extra time, a decision will be reached by the taking of

penalties in accordance with the regulations scheduled in the F.A. Wales Handbook.

Matches abandoned 5 minutes or less from completion of normal or cessation of extra time, may at

the discretion of the Executive Committee

be replayed or the score at the time of abandonment be considered to be the result of the match and

allowed to stand

In the event of not being played on two attempts then the tie will be switched to the away side’s home

ground. The original Home side will pay for the Officials and the Original Away side will provide the

nets, corner flags and footballs, and also be responsible for confirming the match.

30.5 In each tie up to and including the Semi Finals, the game shall be played on the ground of the

Club first drawn in the ballot.

Both Teams must share equally the cost of appointed Officials in Semi Final fixtures.

In the Final ties, the ground shall be decided by the Executive Committee.

17.

30.6 Fixtures or re-arranged fixtures not played on, (or before, subject to the mutual agreement

between Teams, their Officials and the Fixtures Secretary) the scheduled dates and times will result in

Disciplinary Action being instituted. The Disciplinary Committee may then take one or more of the

following actions dependant on whether a League or Cup Competition is involved and the individual

merits of the case:

Allow fixture re-arrangement.

Fine the offending club (maximum of £40).

Expel the team from the competition.

The Home team MUST confirm the fixture with opponents and the Appointed Referee by telephone or

in writing NO later than 48 hours prior to the fixture. Failure to do so may result in Disciplinary action

being taken.

30.7 Results of the game must be notified as per League Rule 9 on the day of the match by telephone and

in writing within three days of the match on the official Match Report Form.

30.8 Any case of misconduct by players or officials must be reported to the North East Wales Football

Association

30.9 All Cup Matches will commence at the times operative in the Wrexham and District Youth

Football League for the respective age groups: -

(i) Under 12 10.30am

(ii) Under 14 10.30am

(iii) Under 16 2.00pm and 1.30pm during the months of November, December and January.

All evening fixtures kick off at 6.15pm.

30.10 In the event of a Team drawing a bye in the first round of the League Cup and losing its first

subsequent tie in the Competition shall be eligible to participate in the Supplementary Cup

Competition.

30.11 Any matter not dealt with in these Rules may be dealt with, by the Executive Committee or

Disciplinary Commission, within the League Rules.

30.12 A player or a substitute having played in a previous tie for one Club Team is considered to be

Cup-tied and may not play for another Team in that Competition.

30.13 A player or substitute having played in a previous tie for one Club Team in the League Cup is

considered to be Cup-tied and may not play for another Club Team in the Supplementary Cup Competition.

30.14 Any Team found to have played an ineligible player shall be dismissed from that Competition in

which he was used and if in the first fixture of a League Cup Competition then that team will not be eligible to

qualify for the Supplementary Cup.

30.15 Players must be registered with their Club seven (7) days prior to the conference date of the

appropriate Cup Fixture.

18.

30.16 No player, signed and registered with a School/Centre of Excellence can play in a Wrexham &

District Youth Football League or Supplementary Cup Semi Final or Final unless he/she has

obtained the necessary Release Letters and has played in the previous two rounds of that Cup

Competition and comply with the procedures of League Rule

30.17 No player can play in a Wrexham & District Youth Football League Cup Semi Final or Cup

Final unless they have been Registered and available to play in the previous two rounds.

No player can play in a Wrexham & District Youth Football League Supplementary Cup Final unless

they have been Registered and available to play in the Semi Final rounds.

30.18 The HOME Club must appoint a Referee’s Steward as per League rules This

person must make himself or herself known to the Match Officials on their arrival at the

ground.

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