ERDINGTON & SALTLEY SCHOOLS F.A.

INTERNAL COMPETITION RULES

1. Confirmation of Games

The onus is on both schools to confirm games.

Failure to turn up for a game will result in forfeit of the game.

2. Cancellation of Games

Schools must be informed of any postponement at least two days in advance of the match, unless due to bad weather.

Failure to do so should result in the game being forfeit.

3. Duration of Play – In league and District Cup Matches

U12 – 30 minutes each way (in Cup Matches – 7.5 minutes e.w. extra time)

U13 – 30 minutes each way (in Cup Matches – 7.5 minutes e.w. extra time)

U14 – 35 minutes each way (in Cup Matches – 7.5 minutes e.w. extra time)

U15 – 35 minutes each way (in Cup Matches – 10 minutes e.w. extra time)

U16 – 40 minutes each way (in Cup Matches – 7.5 minutes e.w. extra time)

U19 – 40 minutes each way (in Cup Matches – 7.5 minutes e.w. extra time)

4. Size of Ball

U12, U13 size 4

U14, U15, U16, U19 size 5

5. Substitutes

Any out of five named, at any stage of the game.

Players may be substituted back onto the field of play

6. Misconduct

A report on any incident involving the caution or dismissal of a player should be sent in writing to the Hon. Secretary as soon as possible after the match. The Management Committee will decide on the appropriate action to take to discipline the player.

Any incident not covered explicitly in these rules will be dealt with by the Management Committee at its discretion.

Spectators are the responsibility of the school they attend.

7. Point System

Win 3 pts. Draw 1 pt.

If two teams ‘tie’ for the league on points then each team will keep the trophy for six months. (Goal difference will not count in this respect).

8. Officials and Venues – For District Cup Semi-Finals and Finals.

Arranged by the Competition Secretary or his Assistant.

9. Entries for the New Season

These must be in the hands of the Competition Secretary by the last school day of the April/May Half-Term.

10. Draws for District Cup

The draws for rounds one and two will be made by the Executive Committee. Rounds will also be drawn by the Executive Committee following the appropriate round

11. Entry Fees

Leagues - £5
District Cups - £2 (To be paid with the entry forms).

£25 Affiliation Fee

12. Precedence Of Matches

1. E.S.F.A.
2. W.M.M.C.S.F.A. Inter-Association.
3. W.M.M.C.S.F.A. Individual Schools.
4. B.S.S.F.
5. Erdington and Saltley District Cups.
6. League Games.

Players must be released for District matches. If players fail to turn up, this fact must be reported to the executive in writing within 3 days.

13. Claiming Games

A claim must be sent to the Competition Secretary, in writing, within three school days when it will be referred to Executive.

14. Results

(i) They should be sent in within two weeks in the case of league games, or they may be declared void.

(ii) Cup results should be sent in within three days after the limit date. Any games not played will result in both teams being withdrawn, unless an extension has been granted by Executive.

(iii) League results should be played at home and away unless there are extenuating circumstances.

(iv) Double pointers will not be accepted as results.

(v) Cup games cannot be accepted as a league result unless there are extenuating circumstances.

In the case of iii and v permission needs to be granted by the Competition Secretary.

15. Rearranged Games

These should be rearranged by the schools at their earliest convenience.

16. Trophies

(i) These are the responsibility of the Competition Secretary.

(ii) Trophies should be signed for and engraved, upon receipt from the Competition Secretary.

(iii) Trophies must be returned by the February Half-Term to the Competition Secretary.

17. Referees

Must be provided by the home side and be in full kit.

18. Clash of Colours

The home team will change.