NATIONAL LADIES FUTSAL SUPER LEAGUE

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1 NATIONAL LADIES FUTSAL SUPER LEAGUE HANDBOOK 2016 / 2017 SEASON

2 League Directory Northern League Durham Futsal Club Just a Ball Game Liverbird Futsal Club Manchester Futsal Club Ladies Preston Futsal Club Ladies

3 Southern League Fusion South London Ladies Sussex Futsal Club Ladies Bristol City Community Trust Bath City Futsal Club Ladies Futsal Club Enfield Ladies London Utd Ladies Kickers Futsal Ladies

4 CONTACTS LIST Club Name Home Colours Club Name Home Colours JBG Black Shirts, Black shorts & Socks Bristol City Women s Futsal Club White Shirts, Shorts & Socks Contact Name Away Colours Contact Name Away Colours Steph Ashton White Shirts, Black shorts & Socks Sarah Adams Red Shirts, Shorts & Socks Proposed Venue Proposed Venue Oldham Futsal Centre Bristol Grammar School Rochdale Road University Rd stephashton1@hotmail.com Oldham sarah.adams@bcfc.co.uk Bristol BS8 1SR Second contact Name OL9 6AA Second contact Name Lindsey Josh Kington Josh.kington@bcfc.co.uk Club Name Home Colours Club Name Home Colours Liverbird Futsal Club Royal Blue Shirts, Shorts & Socks South London Womens Futsal Club Navy Blue & White Shirts/Shorts & Socks Contact Name Away Colours Contact Name Away Colours Gareth Etchells White Shirts, Blue shorts & Socks Emma Tune Proposed Venue Proposed Venue Tranmere Futsal Hub Score scoccer Centre Prenton Rd West 100 Oliver Road gareth.etchells@btinternet.com Birkenhead tuney_10@hotmail.com Leyton Second contact Name CH42 9PY Second contact Name E10 5JY Keri Sampson Kay Newman Club Name Home Colours Club Name Home Colours Manchester Futsal Women's Club Royal Blue Shirts & Shorts, White socks Bath City Black & White/ Back shorts & Socks Contact Name Away Colours Contact Name Away Colours Abdallah Mohamed Grey Shirts, Sorts & Socks Sergio Galan Yellow & Blue/Blue shorts & Socks Proposed Venue Proposed Venue Belle Vue Sports Village Hayesfield girls school Kirkmanshulme Lane Upper Oldfield Park secretary@manchesterfutsalclub.com Manchester, M12 4TF sergio_galan7@hotmail.com Bath BA2 3LA Second contact Name Second contact Name Leanne Skarratt Jordan Club Name Home Colours Club Name Home Colours London Utd Red/Black, Black shorts & Socks Preston Futsal Ladies WhiteShirts Shorts & Socks Contact Name Away Colours Contact Name Away Colours James Rosa White, Black Shorts & Socks Nick Zuch Proposed Venue Proposed Venue Prendergast Vale School Fullwood Leisure Centre Elmira Street Black Bull Ln, Fulwood, LBUFC@HOTMAIL.CO.UK SE13 7BN nick@prestonfutsalclub.co.uk Preston PR2 9YA Second contact Name Second contact Name Michelle Brindle Mbrindle87@gmail.com

5 Club Name Home Colours Club Name Home Colours Sussex Ladies Futsal Blue/Blue/Blue Futsal Club Enfield Ladies Red & White Shirts, Red Shorts & Socks Contact Name Away Colours Contact Name Away Colours Kate Wilde White/Blue/Blue (can change Blue & White Shirts, Blue Shorts & Robert Bassett shorts/socks as required) Socks Proposed Venue Proposed Venue Hastings Academy Score Soccer Centre Rye Road 100 Oliver Road Hastings, East Sussex Leyton Second contact Name TN35 5DN Second contact Name E10 5JY Graham Knight Club Name Home Colours Club Name Home Colours Durham Futsal Club Ladies Black Shirts, Black shorts & Socks Kickers Futsal Ladies Whie Shirts, Blue Shorts & Socks Contact Name Away Colours Contact Name Away Colours Mark Rutter Yellow Shirts, Black shorts & Socks Sam Sandri Proposed Venue Proposed Venue Gateshead Leisure Centre TBA Alexandra Road Gateshead Second contact Name NE8 4JA Second contact Name Club Name Home Colours Royal Blue Shirt, Navy Shorts & Fusion Ladies Socks Contact Name Away Colours Sarah Jane Cleary Proposed Venue London Metrapolitan Holloway Road Harrow Second contact Name N7 8DB Byron Andrew

6 IN BRIEF REFEREES & CLUB MATCH DAY DIRECTIVE 1. Arrive no later than 30 minutes prior to Kick Off 2. Give match instructions to Home Club Referee a. Balls in & Out ONLY (Kick Ins & Corners etc) b. On Corners The 1 st Referee takes Control & Second stands on the goal line 3. Referees will be paid 40 no later than 20minutes after the end of the game (This can be done prior to kick off to assist game preparation) 4. Match Card to be completed with Team members added prior to Kick Off 5. Teams sheets will be presented to the referee no later than 20 minutes prior to kick off 6. Match cards to be signed by BOTH Managers, and a MARK to be added by the Away Manager and the referee on the support given by the Home team referee (1/10) a. A Mark less than 6 will require a follow up to the league secretary 7. The Match referee retains the sheet and sends a copy to the League Secretary no later than 2 days following the game 8. Timekeeper will add scores to the Match sheet as well as assisting in running the clock. 20 minutes per half duration stop clock game

7 Second Referees Guidelines 15 The Kick-in A kick-in is awarded to the opponents of the player who last touches the ball when the whole of the ball crosses the touch line, either on the ground or in the air, or touches the ceiling of the hall A goal may not be scored directly from a kick-in. Defending Player Position from a Kick-in must be: on the pitch at a distance of no less than 5m from the place on the touch line where the kick-in is taken Procedure There is one type of procedure: kicking the ball-into play Position of kick-in At the moment of delivering the ball, the kicker: has one foot on the touch line or on the ground outside the pitch kicks the ball, which must be stationary, either from the point where it left the pitch or on the ground outside it at a distance no greater than 25cm from that point delivers the ball within four seconds of being ready to do so The ball in is play when it enters the pitch. LAW 15 The Kick-in Infringements and sanctions If, when a kick-in is taken, an opponent is closer to the ball than the required distance: the kick-in is retaken by the same team and the offending player is cautioned, unless the advantage can be applied or an offence punishable by a free kick or penalty kick is committed by the opposing team of the player taking the kick-in If an opponent unfairly distracts or impedes the player taking the kick-in: he is cautioned for unsporting behaviour For any other infringement of the procedure for the kick-in: the kick-in is taken by a player of the opposing team Playing surface

8 Rules In Brief 1. All matches shall be played in accordance with the FIFA Futsal Laws of the Game laid down and published by FIFA 2. In the case of any discrepancy in the interpretation of the FIFA Futsal Laws of the Game, the English version is authoritative 3. Each match will consist of two equal periods of 20 minutes with a 5 minute interval. This will run on a stop clock system, with a scoreboard & timer provided by home venue 4. Teams must be ready to take part 10 minutes before the start of their scheduled match. The match will be awarded to the opposition if a team is not ready 15 minutes after the scheduled kick off time. (Special circumstances are exempt) 5. Each team can have a squad of 12 players whose name must appear on the team list. Players are not permitted to represent more than one club in the competition. With the exception (Transfers must be in writing to the Technical Director 48 hrs prior to fixtures) Teamsheets must be produced for each game. These to be handed to the match referee no later than 20 minutes prior to each game. This detail will be added to the match record card 6. All matches shall kick off on the allocated pitch at the scheduled time, other at the discretion of the Technical Committee. (Ie Midweek game agreed in advance) 7. The participating teams shall undertake to play all of their scheduled matches. If a team refuses to play, they will lose the game, and incur a THREE point deduction. Depending on circumstances and the decision of the Technical Committee, any team that withdraws or if through the fault of any participating team a match cannot take place or be played in its entirety, the Technical Committee shall declare that the match be forfeited (awarding victory and the resultant three points to the opposing team, or greater, depending on the score in the match at the time of abandonment) and may also exclude the team concerned from the competition. The Committee may take any other action deemed necessary. 8. Team rankings will be decided by points with 3 points to be awarded for a win and 1 point for a draw the teams gaining the highest number of points at the conclusion shall be

9 adjudged top of the league. In the event of two or more teams being equal on point s team rankings will be decided by; (i) Goal difference or if that is equal (ii) Goals scored 1. Top Four teams from each division will play off for the final place to held at a later date. 2. These teams will play off in order of North Winner v South 4 th Place ( Vice versa) South 3 rd Place v North 2 nd place (Vice Versa). Winners of each match play off to decide teams to compete in the final 9. REFEREES & MATCH OFFICIALS 1. The referees officiating at the matches in the competition shall be appointed by the FA Referees Secretary. appointments@fafutsalreferees.com Ian Vaines Second referee & Timekeeper to be supplied by Home team where only one referee is appointed by the FA Referees secretary 3. Prior to the match both teams shall declare the 12 active players on the match form and return to the match officials not less than 20 minutes prior to kick off. On this form both teams shall indicate the players that are eligible to play for England in line with the Player Eligibility rules. 4. After each match, the referee shall fill in and sign an official match sheet. The referee shall ensure both team managers sign the match report prior to handing it over to the Secretary 5. On the report form, the referee shall note all incidents before, during, and after the match in as much detail as possible, such as: a) Misconduct of players, leading to caution or expulsion b) Unsporting behaviour of officials, supporters and of any person acting on behalf of an organisation at a match c) Any other incidents d) Marking of the Home referee and Timekeeper

10 LEAGUE COMMITTEE Chairman Alex Cheal Secretary Gareth Etchells LEAGUE REPRESENTATIVES North Junior Roberti South Kwadjo Newman Treasurer Leanne Skarratt Referees Secretary Ian Vaines Welfare Officer Diane Hancock

11 FULL COMPLIANCY RULES AND REGULATIONS 1 - NOMENCLATURE AND CONSTITUTION This Competition shall be designated The National Ladies Futsal Super league (a sponsorship title can be incorporated). All such Member Clubs must be affiliated to an affiliated County Football Association and their names and particulars shall be returned annually by the appointed date on the Form D to the Football Association. The area covered by the Competition Membership shall be determined by the Football Association. This Competition shall be sanctioned by the Football Association. The Competition, all Clubs and players, and other persons, shall be subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Football Association. 2 - ENTRY FEE, SUBSCRIPTION, DEPOSIT (i) Applications by Clubs for admission to this Competition must be made in writing to the Secretary of the Management Committee by the appointed date. (ii) The Annual Subscription/Entry Fee shall be per Club payable to The League Treasurer as specified in each year. (iii) Each Club shall be returnable 70 to Clubs on leaving the Competition provided they have fulfilled their fixtures and complied with all orders of the Management Committee. (iv) A Club shall not participate in this Competition until the Entry Fee/Annual Subscription have been paid. (v) Clubs must advise annually to the Secretary in writing when requested of its County Football Association affiliation number for the forthcoming season together with details of any other information required by the Competition. 3 - OFFICERS The Officers of the Competition shall be the Chairman, Treasurer and Secretary These Officers will make up the Board of The National Ladies Futsal Super League to oversee the day-to-day operations of the competition. 4 - THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (i) The Competition shall be governed in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of The Football Association by a Management Committee comprised of the Officers of the Board, up to two Leagues, an appointed Referees Officer and four other members who shall be elected at the Annual General Meeting. All participants shall abide by The Football Association Regulations for Safeguarding Children as determined by The Football Association from time to time. (ii) Retiring Management Committee Members shall be eligible to become candidates for re-election without nomination. All other candidates for election as Members of the Management Committee shall be nominated to the Secretary in writing, and the Officers will provide a timetable for nominations to be considered. Names of the candidates for election shall be circulated with the notice of the Annual General Meeting. In the event of there being no nomination in accordance with the foregoing for any office, nominations may be received at the Annual General Meeting. (iii) The Management Committee shall meet as often as is necessary. On receiving a requisition signed by two-thirds of the Members of the Management Committee the Secretary shall convene a meeting of the Committee. (iv) Except where otherwise mentioned all communications shall be addressed to the Secretary who shall conduct the correspondence of the Competition and keep a record of its proceedings. (v) All communications received from clubs must be conducted through their nominated Officers. (vi) Management Committee meetings must have a quorum of three members of the Management Committee in attendance for decisions to be officially ratified.(conference technology is acceptable) 5 - POWERS OF MANAGEMENT (i) The Management Committee may appoint sub-committees and delegate such of their powers as they deem necessary. The decisions of all sub - committees shall be reported to the Management Committee for ratification. (ii) Each Member of the Management Committee shall have the right to attend and vote at all Management Committee Meetings and have one vote thereat, but no Member shall be allowed to vote on any matters 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 subcommittee). In the event of the voting being equal on any matter, the Chairman shall have a second or casting vote. (iii) The Management Committee shall have powers to apply, act upon and enforce the Rules of the Competition, and shall also have jurisdiction over all matters affecting the competition, including any not provided for in the Rules. For all breaches of Rule a formal written charge must be issued. The respondent shall be given seven days from the date of notice to reply to the charge and given the opportunity to: a) Accept or deny the charge b) Submit in writing a case of mitigation, or c) Put their case before the Management Committee All breaches of the Futsal Laws of the Game, Rules and Regulations of The Football Association shall be dealt with in accordance with FA Rules by the appropriate Association. (iv) All decisions of the Management Committee shall be binding subject to the right of appeal to the Board of Appeal in accordance with Rule 16. Decisions of the Management Committee must be notified in writing to those concerned within seven days.

12 (v) 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. (vi) 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. (vii) All fines and charges shall be paid within 14 days of the date of posting of the written notification. Clubs, Officials or individuals committing a breach of this Rule will incur such penalties as the Management Committee may impose. 6 - ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (i) The Annual General Meeting shall be held not later than 31st July in each year. At this meeting the following business shall be transacted provided that at least seven members are present and entitled to vote: (a) To receive and adopt the Annual Report of the League. (b) Election of Clubs to fill vacancies (as recommended by the Management Committee). (c) Constitution of the Competition for ensuing season. (d) Alteration of Rules, if any (of which notice has been given). (e) Fix the date for the commencement and conclusion of playing season. (ii) Not less than 14 days notice shall be given of any Meeting. (iii) All voting shall be conducted by a show of voting cards unless a ballot is demanded. No individual shall be entitled to vote on behalf of more than one club. (iv) Officers and Management Committee members shall be entitled to attend and vote at an Annual General Meeting. (v) Each member club shall be empowered to send one delegate to an Annual General Meeting. Each club shall be entitled to one vote only. 7 - AGREEMENT TO BE SIGNED The Chairman and the Secretary of each Club shall complete and sign the following agreement which shall be deposited with the Competition together with the Application for Membership for the coming season, or upon indicating that the Club intends to compete. We, (A), (Chairman s name) and (B) (Secretary s name) of Futsal Club have been provided with a copy of the Rules and Regulations of NLFSL Competition and do hereby agree for and on behalf of the said Club, if elected or accepted into Membership, to conform to those Rules and Regulations and to accept, abide by and implement the decisions of the Management Committee of the Competition, subject to the right of appeal in accordance with Rule QUALIFICATION OF PLAYERS (i) Contract players, as defined in Football Association Rules, are permitted in this Competition. It is the responsibility of each club to ensure that any player signing a registration form for that club has, where necessary, the required International transfer Certificate. Clearance is required for any player aged 12 and over crossing borders including Wales, Scotland and Ireland. (ii) A registered playing member of a Club is one who, being in all other respects eligible, has:- Signed a fully and correctly completed Competition registration form in ink, countersigned by an Officer of the Club, and who has been registered with the nominated FA League Representative by 12 noon two days prior to playing and whose completed registration counterfoil has been received by the Club prior to playing, save for the start of the season when a minimum of 12 players must be registered 14 clear days prior to the start of the playing season. Registration forms may also be submitted to the nominated FA League Representative by or by facsimile machine prior to the player playing. (iii) Each club will be limited to 30 Player Registrations per Club, and these will be permitted free of charge. (iv) It shall be a breach of Rule for a player to:- a) Play for more than one Club in the Competition in the same season without first being transferred. This includes playing for any club in NLFSL National Futsal League pyramid. b) Having signed for one Club in the Competition, sign for another Club in the Competition in that season except for the purpose of a transfer. c) Submit a signed registration form for registration that the player had wilfully neglected to accurately or fully complete. d) To play in the competition without gaining the necessary International Player Clearance (if required to do so). (v) The Management Committee shall have power to make application to refuse or cancel the registration of any player charged and found guilty of undesirable conduct (subject to rule 16) subject to the right of appeal to NLFSL. (vi) For a player who has previously had a registration removed in accordance with clause (v) but has a registration accepted at the expiry of exclusion will be considered to be under a probationary period of 12 months. Whilst under a probationary period, should the player commit a further act of proven misconduct under the jurisdiction of the Competition, (excluding standard dismissals), the Competition would be empowered to consider a further charge of bringing the competition into disrepute.

13 (Note: Action under clause (v) shall not be taken against a player for misconduct until the matter has been dealt with by the appropriate Association,and then only in cases of the player bringing the Competition into disrepute and will in any case be subject to an Appeal to The Football Association. For the purpose of this rule, bringing the Competition into disrepute can only be considered where the player has received in excess of 112 days suspension, or 10 matches in match based discipline, in a period of two years or less from the date of the first offence for any team playing in this competition). (vii) Subject to The Football Association Rules dealing with players without a written contract when a player desires a transfer, the Club the player wishes to transfer to shall submit a transfer form to the nominated FA League Administrator. Such transfer shall be referred by the League Administrator to the club for which the player is registered. Should this club object to the transfer it should state its objections in writing to the League Representative and to the player concerned within seven days of receipt of the transfer form. Upon receipt of the club s consent, or upon its failure to give written objection within seven days, the League Representative may, on behalf of the Management Committee, transfer the player who shall be deemed eligible to play for the new club from such date. In the event of an objection to a transfer the matter shall be referred to the Management Committee for a decision. (viii) A player may not be registered for a Club nor transferred to another Club in the Competition after 31st January except by special permission of the Management Committee. (ix) A registered player must have played a minimum of two National Futsal League games within the Competition for the club that she is registered to, to be considered eligible for competing in that season s NLFSL Grand Final (x) For every game within NLFSL, each club must list and include a minimum of 4 players eligible to play for England in their match-day squad. These players must be present and in attendance from the start of the game that they have been listed for. (xi) When signing-on and registering a player eligible to play for England with the League Administrator, the club must provide evidence that the player is eligible to play for England with the player registration documentation. A UK Passport, English birth certificate or official UK Naturalisation Certificate are the only evidence that the League Secretary will accept to prove a player s eligibility (xii) A register containing the names of all players registered for each Club, with the date of registration, shall be kept by the nominated FA League Representative. Registrations are valid for one Season only. (xiii) Any team playing an unregistered or otherwise ineligible player or players may 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. (xiv) The Management Committee in exceptional circumstances may, at its discretion, award any points deducted from a Club under this Rule to the opponents in the match in question, subject to the match not being ordered to be replayed. 9 - CLUB COLOURS & CLUB NAME (i) Every Club must register the colour of its first and second choice of shirts and shorts with the Secretary who shall decide as to their suitability (Replica Kits must not be worn). Goalkeepers may wear tracksuit bottoms but must wear colours which distinguish them from other players and the referee. Any outfield player replacing the goalkeeper and playing as a flying goalkeeper must wear the exact same goalkeeper s shirt, but with the outfield player s own number on his back. No player, including the goalkeeper, shall be permitted to wear black or very dark shirts that clash with the referee. If, in the opinion of the referee, two Clubs have the same or similar colours, the away team shall make the change. Any team not having a change of colours or delaying the kick-off will be dealt with by the Management Committee Shirts must be numbered. (ii) Any Club wishing to change its name and/or colours must obtain permission from its affiliated County Association and from the Management Committee PLAYING SEASON: CONDITIONS OF PLAY, TIMES OF KICK-OFF, VENUES & POSTPONEMENTS All matches shall be played in accordance with the Futsal Laws of the Game as determined by FIFA. In addition the following are relevant: (i) Fixtures are deemed to be accepted unless objections are received by the Secretary within 14 days from the date of issue. Clubs may mutually agree to bring forward a match or play at a change of venue with the consent of the Secretary under the conditions as imposed. (ii) The times of kick-off shall be fixed by the Management Committee. Any Club failing to commence at the appointed time may be fined, or be otherwise dealt with as the Management Committee may determine. There will be a warm-up time prior to kick off where a late arrival will mean forfeit of this time. A Team not in attendance after 15 minutes of the kick-off time may have their game cancelled and the matter referred to the Management Committee under the provisions of the following - All matches shall be played. In the event of a Club failing to keep its engagement the Management Committee shall have power to inflict a fine, deduct points from the defaulting Club, award the points to the opponents, order the defaulting Club to pay any expenses incurred by the opponents. Any Club unable to fulfil a fixture must, without delay, give notice to the Secretary by no later than 12pm (midday) two days prior to the match. Any Club failing to comply shall be dealt with by the Management Committee who may inflict any penalty it may deem suitable. In the event of a match not being played or abandoned owing to causes over which neither Club has control, it shall be played in its entirety on a date to be mutually agreed by the two Clubs and approved by the Management Committee. 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

14 shall be empowered to order the score at the time of the abandonment to stand. In all cases where the Management Committee are satisfied that a match was abandoned owing to the conduct of one team or its Club member(s) they shall be empowered to award the points for the match to the opponents and/or take what other action they may deem necessary. In cases where a match is abandoned owing to the conduct of both teams or their Club members, the Management Committee shall take such action as they consider appropriate. Such action is subject to any disciplinary action taken by the appropriate organising Affiliated Association. (iii) The half time interval shall be of five minutes duration. (iv) On each match day clubs are required to have an appointed physiotherapist or sports therapist in attendance who has attained as a minimum requirement a basic first aid for sport qualification and who has appropriate first aid kit. 11 HOME VENUES (i) All clubs within NLFSL must have an identified home venue(s) that they intend to use for home fixtures during the forthcoming season. This venue(s) must be identified to the Management Committee by the date as specified by NLFSL. (ii) Home venues must conform to the regulations as set out in NLFSL Venue Specifications. (iii) All venues used in NLFSL must have been verified and inspected by a representative of the Management Committee to ensure it adheres to the required regulations. (iv) The responsibility for all issues pertaining to home venues is the responsibility of the host club. Any club failing to meet the required venue standards of NLFSL on match days will be dealt with by the Management Committee who may impose any penalty it deems suitable (v) It is the responsibility for the home club to cover all venue charges and costs that they incur for hosting League games. (vi) A club that is persistently unable to stage home fixtures due to a lack of a suitable venue will be considered by the Management Committee, with the committee having the option of excluding the club from the Leagues (subject to Rule 16). (vii) The home club can change the venue of a forthcoming home match up to five days before the fixture only with the consent of the opposing club and League Registration Secretary. The League Registration Secretary will have the casting vote on occasions when there is a dispute. (viii) If a club intends to use a venue which is not their identified home venue(s), they must inform the Management Committee no later than 14 days prior to the date of the fixt re that they intend to use the venue for. This will enable a representative of the Management Committee to inspect and verify the venue to ensure it meets the required regulations. (ix) It is the home clubs responsibility to contact the opposing club and match officials no later than five days prior to the fixture to confirm the venue, the kick-off time, and kit colours. A home club failing to carry out their duties in respect to providing suitable notice to the opposition and match officials will be dealt with by the Management Committee who will impose a 75 fine and any other penalty it deems suitable. (x) The home club will be required to appoint and provide a timekeeper for all of their home fixtures. A home club failing to appoint a timekeeper will be dealt with by the Management Committee who will impose a 50 fine and any other penalty it deems suitable. (xi) The timekeeper will act impartially and in accordance with the Laws of the Game. The behaviour and competence of the timekeeper is the responsibility of the home club. During the match the timekeeper will be required to follow any instruction given by NLFSL appointed match officials. The match officials may report to the Management Committee any timekeeper that in their opinion has not followed their instructions or acted competently or impartially. If this complaint is upheld the Management Committee may impose a fine and any other penalty it deems suitable on the home club REPORTING RESULTS (i) The Secretary must receive the result of each Competition match in the prescribed manner. Failure to do so will incur a 30 fine and/or the Club being dealt with as the Management Committee decide. (ii) The match result notification, correctly completed, shall be signed by a responsible member of the Club. The club will be fined 30 and 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.

15 13 - DETERMINING CHAMPIONSHIP & RELEGATION (i) Team rankings within the Competition will be decided by points with three points to be awarded for a win and one point for a drawn match. The teams gaining the highest number of points at the conclusion shall be adjudged the winners. In the event of two or more teams being equal on points the Club with the best goal difference shall be adjudged the winners. In the event of goal difference being equal the Club scoring the most goals shall be adjudged the winners. If the records of the Clubs remain identical a play-off match shall be played with provision for extra time and penalties, if necessary, to determine the winners. (ii) In the event of a team not completing 75% of its fixtures for the season all points obtained by or recorded against such defaulting team shall be expunged from the Competition table. (iii) At the end of the season the team in the bottom position of each Division may be subject to automatic relegation. The club that wins Division 2 will be automatically promoted. (iv) The top four teams from each of the two Divisions will progress to NLFSL which will consist of two groups of four teams. The winners of the two groups will compete at NLFSL Grand Final; the winner of which will be acclaimed the national champion of NLFSL. (v) NLFSL is a constituent of NLFSL and adheres to the Rules and Regulations for the Leagues. Each of the two groups in the Super Leagues will consist of six clubs; two clubs from each of the three FA National Futsal League First Divisions. The Management Committee will determine the process and draw for selecting the clubs in each group. Each group will play home and away fixtures on dates prescribed by the Management Committee REFEREES (i) A Match Official for all matches shall be appointed centrally by the appointments secretary (ii) The Match Fee for Match Officials, as determined by the Management Committee and Football Association, will be payable by the Home Club. (iii) 15 - CONTINUATION OF MEMBERSHIP OR WITHDRAWAL OF A CLUB (i) In the current Season a Club intending, or having a provisional intention, to withdraw a team from the Competition on completion of its fixtures and fulfilment of all other obligations to the Competition must notify the Secretary in writing by 1st June each Season or be liable to a fine not exceeding (ii) 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. In the event that any such obligation remains undischarged after a period of twenty-one (21) days then such obligation shall be met by the then current Club Members, excluding those under the statutory school leaving age. Until a Member s pro rata obligation is discharged in full the Member shall not be allowed to participate in the Competition, which may apply to the Club s Parent County Association for a suspension order PROTESTS AND COMPLAINTS (i) All questions of eligibility, qualifications of players or interpretations of the Rules shall be referred to the Management Committee whose decision shall be binding on all parties subject to Rule 17. (ii) Objections relevant to the dimensions of the pitch 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. (iii) No protest of whatever kind shall be considered by the Management Committee unless the complaining Club shall have lodged the protest or complaint within three days of the issue occurring and also deposited with the Secretary a sum of This may be forfeited in whole or in part in the event of the complaining or protesting Club losing its case. The Competition shall have power to order the defaulting Club or the Club making a losing or frivolous protest or complaint to pay the expenses of the enquiry or to order that the costs to be shared by the parties. (iv) 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 at least seven days notice of the hearing, together with a copy of the submission. (v) 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 BOARD OF APPEAL Within 14 days of the posting of written notification of any decision of the Management Committee or the Competition, a Club, Official or Player against whom action is taken may appeal against such decision by lodging particulars in duplicate with the Secretary of the NLFSL, including a fee of for adjudication of a Board of Appeal. The grounds of appeal shall be in accordance with NLFSL Rules. The Board of Appeal may order the appeal fee to be forfeited and shall decide by whom the costs of the appeal shall be borne. The decision of the Board of Appeal is final and binding on all parties concerned. No appeal can be lodged against a decision taken at an Annual or Special General Meeting unless this is on the ground of unconstitutional conduct.

16 18 - SOCIAL NETWORKING (i) All comments on social networking sites (such as Twitter, Facebook and other such communication mediums) by clubs, players and club officials may be considered public comment by NLFSL and County FA. (ii) Any comments which are improper, bring the game into disrepute, or are threatening, abusive, indecent or insulting may lead to disciplinary action. (iii) Comments about match officials which imply bias, attack the officials integrity or are overly personal in nature are considered improper. (iv) Comments which include a reference to a person s ethnic origin, colour, race, nationality, faith, gender, sexual orientation or disability may be considered aggravated and attract a higher disciplinary sanction. (v) Re-tweeting or re-posting (or such like) another person s message may lead to disciplinary action if the original comment was improper. (vi) Deleting or apologising publicly for an improper communication, whilst advisable, does not prevent disciplinary action being taken. (vii) An individual is strictly responsible for any communication from their account. Individuals should take every care to ensure that others do not access their account, as the fact that a message or comment may have been sent by a third party will not prevent disciplinary action being taken against the account holder EXCLUSION OF CLUBS & MEMBERS (i) 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 must be supported by (more than) two thirds (2/3) of those present and voting. Voting on this point shall be conducted by ballot. (ii) At the Annual General Meeting, or at a Special General Meeting called for the purpose, in accordance with the provisions of Rule 20, 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, which must be supported by (more than) two-thirds (2/3rds) of those present and voting. Voting on this point shall be conducted by ballot. A Club whose conduct is the subject of the vote being taken shall be excluded from voting. (iii) Any official or member of a Club proved guilty of either a breach of Rule, other than field offences, or of inducing or attempting to induce a player or players of another Club in the Competition to join them shall be liable to expulsion or such penalty as a General Meeting or Management Committee may decide, and their Club shall also be liable to expulsion in accordance with the provisions of Clauses (i) and (ii) of this Rule TROPHY:- LEGAL OWNERS, CONDITIONS OF TAKING OVER (i) If a Competition is discontinued for any reason a Trophy or any other presentation shall be returned to the Donor if the conditions attached to it so provide or, if not, dealt with as the sanctioning Association may decide. (ii) The following agreement shall be signed on behalf of the winners of the Cup or Trophy:- We (A) and (B), the Chairman and Secretary of FC, members of and representing the Club, having been declared winners of Cup or Trophy, and it having been delivered to us by the Competition, do hereby on behalf of the Club jointly and severally agree to return the Cup or Trophy to the Competition Secretary on or before. If the Cup or Trophy is lost or damaged whilst under our care we agree to refund to the Competition the amount of its current value or the cost of its thorough repair. (iii) At the close of each Competition awards may be made to the winners and runners-up if the funds of the Competition permit SPECIAL GENERAL MEETINGS The Management Committee may call a Special General Meeting at any time. At least 14 days notice shall be given of either meeting under this Rule, together with an agenda of the business to be transacted at such meeting. Officers and Management Committee members shall be entitled to attend and vote at all Special General Meetings. Each member club shall be empowered to send one delegate to a Special General Meeting. Each club shall be entitled to one vote only ALTERATION TO RULES 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 20. Notice of proposed alterations to be considered at the Annual General Meeting shall be submitted to the Secretary no later than 28 days prior to the meeting. The proposals, together with any proposals by the Management Committee, shall be circulated with the notice of the Annual General Meeting no later than 14 days prior to the meeting. A proposal to change a rule shall be carried if 60% [a majority] of those present and entitled to vote are in favour. A copy of the proposed alterations to Rules to be considered at the Annual General Meeting or Special General Meeting shall be submitted to the sanctioning Football Association 14 days prior to the date of the meeting. Any alterations or additions decided upon at any meeting shall not become operative until the approval of the Association issuing sanction shall have been obtained.

17 23 - RULES BINDING ON CLUBS Each Member Club shall be deemed to have given its assent to the foregoing Rules and agreed to abide by the decisions of the Management Committee subject to Rule 16. Each Member Club must abide by any issued Football Association Code of Conduct. 24 DISCIPLINARY REGULATIONS To be dealt with in accordance with the agreed FA National Futsal Leagues Disciplinary Regulations. (a) NLFSL National Futsal League will be governed in accordance with The Rules and Regulations of the Football Association. Matches shall be played in accordance with the Futsal Laws of the Game, as determined by FIFA. (b) The competition shall be sanctioned by the Football Association. The competition, all clubs, players and any other participants shall be subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Football Association. (c) Unless outlined within these Regulations, all matters of discipline will be dealt with in line with the Memorandum of Procedures for County Football Associations detailed within The Football Association Rules and Regulations (d) The Football Association is responsible for all disciplinary matters concerning this competition. Administration of the discipline process will be delegated to the County Football Association which has been appointed as NLFSL organiser on behalf of the Football Association. Misconduct: Playing Offences (e) All cautions will be reported to the appropriate Association and will be placed on the record of the participant. (f) Dismissals and accumulation of cautions: Suspensions for dismissals and accumulation of cautions will be imposed automatically and any suspensions imposed will be from FA National Futsal Competitions (NLFSL, FA Futsal Cup, (g) Schedule of punishments for dismissals. The following schedule of punishments will be automatically applied to any dismissal and accumulation of cautions together with an administration fee in force for FA discipline at the time. No appeal is applicable other than for wrongful dismissal. Serious cases of misconduct, such as spitting at a Match Official, will result in an additional misconduct charge being issued. For details see (i) i Receiving a second caution in the same match 1 match suspension ii A player who is dismissed from the field of play for denying a goal or an obvious goal scoring opportunity by physical means or by handling the ball. 1 match suspension iii using offensive or insulting or abusive language/gestures 2 match suspension and 15 fine iv violent conduct, serious foul play or spitting at an opponent or any other person 3 match suspension and 20 fine v Accumulation of 5 Cautions 1 match suspension vi Accumulation of 10 cautions 2 match suspension vii Accumulation of 15 cautions Charge for misconduct (h) Any match suspensions received during the League phase of the competition will be continued into the Knock Out and Grand Finals phases of the competition. Misconduct: Non-Playing Offences (i) A charge of Misconduct under FA Rules may be brought against any participant deemed to be guilty of inappropriate conduct. A charge of Misconduct will be administered in accordance with the Football Association Disciplinary Procedures. i) A Disciplinary Commission, managed by the appropriate Association, shall determine the case. ii) The Disciplinary Commission will review such cases within a 14 day period from the date of the incident or prior to the club s next competitive match within the competition (depending upon whichever is soonest). iii) The Commission may request an official statement from the relevant club, officials or persons to be used as supporting information, but no personnel from the club will be invited to attend the Disciplinary Commission s meeting. iv) The club will be informed of the Disciplinary Commission s decision immediately following the Commission. v) Any sanction imposed by the Disciplinary Commission will be match based unless the Commission deem the matter serious enough to impose a period of suspension. vi) Any sanction imposed for a misconduct charge will be from playing in any form of football and not just from playing in FUTSAL vii) The participant has a right of appeal to the Football Association within 14 days of the written decision. viii) Any appeal will be heard in accordance with FA appeals procedures laid down in the Rules of The Football Association.