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CONTENTS
LINCOLNSHIRE FOOTBALL LEAGUE 2
MATCH REPORTS 4
REFEREES MARKING GUIDE 6
CLUB DIRECTORY 8
GROUND GRADING REQUIREMENTS 17
ADVICE TO OFFICIALS 18
LIST OF OFFICIALS FOR SEASON 2020/2021 19
LINCOLNSHIRE FOOTBALL LEAGUE RULES 29
CHALLENGE CUP COMPETITION CODE B RULES 47
FEES & FINES TARIFF 54
LINCOLNSHIRE FOOTBALL LEAGUE 56
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LINCOLNSHIRE FOOTBALL LEAGUE
COMMITTEE - SEASON 2020/2021
President/Life Member Nev Watson
Telephone 01724 850542
Email: [email protected]
Vice – Presidents/Life Members Terry Knott
Telephone 01205 355859
Email: terryk[email protected]
Keith Weaver
Telephone 01522 871075
Email: keithjweaver1611@gmail.com
Chairman Julian Rinfret
Telephone 07831362113
Email: [email protected].uk
Vice-Chairman/Referee Representative Ian Weston
Telephone 07803208380
Email: ijhweston@btopenworld.com
General Secretary Jay Wright
Telephone 07368500129
Email: lincolnshireleague@gmail.com
Referees Secretary/Fixtures Secretary/Life Member Terry Knott
Telephone 01205 355859
Email: terryk[email protected]
Registrar Paul Hunter
Telephone: 07557 523515
Email: [email protected]om
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LINCOLNSHIRE FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Treasurer Elaine Wilson
Telephone 07939 377006
Email: treasurerbdfl@aol.com
Webmaster Nick Bennett
Telephone 07530033657
Email: [email protected]
Lincs FA Delegate/Welfare Ocer George Richardson
Telephone 07908918777
Email: grichardson53@sky.com
Press Ocer/Photographer/Life Member Nigel West
Telephone 07880500844
Email: [email protected].uk
Development/Commercial Ocer Steve Bacon
Telephone 07557868195
Email: [email protected]
Club representatives John Mackie (Nettleham)
Telephone 07763669391
Email: [email protected]
Gary Nimmo ( Keelby United )
Mobile 07708785640
E-Mail garynimmo1981@hotmail .co.uk
Committee Member Reg Jackson
Email: [email protected]
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MATCH REPORTS
Match reports for all games including League, Challenge Cup, Supplementary
Cup and County Cup should be forwarded to the League Media Officer,
To be advised
Match Results Both Clubs shall text the result (to include their teams goal scorers)
of each match to the Results Collator within 5 hours of the match finishing.
Teams involved in other senior games must also telephone or text their result
into the results collator as above within the specified time limits, and must also
notify the results collator of any postponements
LINCS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION NOTES
Suspension Start Dates – Any automatic suspension will commence 7 days
from the day of the dismissal or 5th/10th/15th caution. If a player is cautioned/
dismissed it is the Clubs/Teams responsibility to contact the Association within 4
days of the game to ensure we have received the report.
Late payments/ responses – If payment for any disciplinary action is not
received within 14 days of the date of the Invoice, the full amount on the invoice
issued will be increased by 25% and if that amount is not paid within a further 7
days the Club/Team will be suspended.
Appeals regarding discipline – any disciplinary committee decisions regarding
misconduct charges commence 3 days after the date of the hearing and should
a Club/Player wish to appeal that decision this must be submitted within the
same 3 day period to the FA.
Note all alterations to the League Handbook affecting Club Directory (Especially
colours & telephone numbers), Referees & Assistant Referees. They may affect
your club later. All correspondence should be sent by Email.
When ground conditions are doubtful, a Referee should inspect the ground
in sufficient time to prevent unnecessary travelling expenses when a match is
postponed or cancelled.
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MATCH REPORTS
When a match is postponed or cancelled for any reason, it is the Home club’s
responsibility to notify the Referees & Fixtures Secretary, Match Officials &
their Opponents, at the earliest possible moment. This will facilitate the
rearrangement of fixtures and the re-appointment of officials.
If a match day signing is to be made, you may complete up to 3 match day
signings. Registration forms (downloaded from website), indicate these on the
team sheet and forward both on match day.
Team sheets must be filled in correctly, give 1 copy to the referee, the opposing
team and send a copy of your team sheet (with any match day registrations
signified and after officials have signed for their expenses, if applicable) within
5 hours of your match completion. Before playing any player make sure that he
is correctly registered in accordance with league rules.
The marking for the Referees are for their promotion or retention.
Where a mark of 60 or less is awarded a written report must be submitted to
the League Secretary. Careful consideration should be given to these markings,
which should not be based on any one decision.
Remember it is your League and strict adherence to the Rules not only lightens
the work of the secretaries but upholds the prestige of the League.
Send Registration forms & Transfer forms to Registrar Paul Hunter,
Telephone: 07557 523515
Email: [email protected]om
All monies should be sent to the Treasurer Elaine Wilson,
Telephone 07939 377006
Email: treasurerbdfl@aol.com
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REFEREES MARKING GUIDE
The mark awarded by a club must be based on the referee’s overall performance.
It is most important that the mark is awarded fairly and not based upon isolated
incidents or previous games. The referee’s performance should be determined
by the table below which should act as a guide for the overall mark which should
fall within the mark range for each standard of performance.
Mark Range Comment
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,
controlled the game quite well and communicated with
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
communication 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 players which resulted in low levels of
fair play.
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REFEREES MARKING GUIDE
NOTES
• Usinga scale of up to 100 allows greaterexibility for clubs to distinguish
between different referring performances more accurately.
• A mark within each mark range can be given to reect the referee’s
performance e.g. a mark of 79 indicates a somewhat better performance than
a mark of 71.
• Amarkbetween71and80representsthestandardofrefereeingexpected.
• Whenamarkof60orlessisawarded,anexplanationmustbeprovidedtothe
League or Competition. 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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CLUB DIRECTORY
APPLEBY FRODINGHAM
Secretary: Martin Ellis
T: 07932047513
E: [email protected]
Chairman: Marlon Fell
T: 07511374157
E: [email protected].uk
Manager: Paul Newton/Stefan Wolkowski
T: 07711936214/07535975997
E: stefanwolko[email protected]
Treasurer: Simon Fogg
T: 07500614319
E: [email protected]
Ground: Brumby Hall Social Club
Ashby Road, Scunthorpe. DN16 1AA
Colours: Red Shirts, Black shorts, Red Socks
Alternative: Grey shirt with Red sleeve, Grey shorts, Red socks
BRIGG TOWN CIC reserves
Secretary: Richard Taylor
T: 01652 650685/07948 294029
E: taylorsofbroughton@btinternet.com
Chairman: Jim Huxford
T: 07904383569
E: [email protected]
Manager: Paul Fenwick
T: 07951 474559
E: lufcfenny@yahoo.co.uk
Asst. Manager: Gary Paton
T: 07595 445912
E: [email protected]
Ground: The EC Surfacing Stadium,
Wrawby Road, Brigg, DN40 8PG
Colours: Black/White Striped Shirts, Black Shorts, Red Socks
Alternative: Red Shirts, Black Shorts/Socks
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CLUB DIRECTORY
BOTTESFORD TOWN Development Squad
Secretary: Andrew Allcock
T: 07837838630
E: andrew[email protected]
Chairman: Tony Reeve
T: 07711152965
E: anthony[email protected]
Manager: John Wright
T: 07429188365
E: jo.n[email protected].uk
Assistant Manager: Kyle Toyne
T: 07756757716
E: [email protected]
Treasurer: John Walker
T: 07952187294
E: eur.susworth@eur-isp.com
Ground: Birch Park, Ontario Road, Scunthorpe, DN17 2TQ
Colours: Yellow/Blue Shirts, Blue Shorts, Blue Socks
Alternative: Green shirts, Black Shorts, Black Socks
EPWORTH TOWN
Secretary: Dave Flowitt
T: 07926517440
E: [email protected]
Chairman: Nick Hanson
T: 07733473933
E: [email protected].uk
Manager: Scott Barlow
T: 07957333884
E: [email protected]
Ground: Atech Arena, Carrside, Wroot Rd,
Epworth, N Lincs, DN9 1DX
Colours: Yellow Shirts, Black Shorts/Socks
Alternative: Red shirts, Black Shorts, Red Socks
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CLUB DIRECTORY
GRANTHAM TOWN Academy
Chairman/Secretary: Alex Watson
T: 07515 442458
E: alex@granthamsportsacademy.co.uk
Manager: Mark Bland
T: 07884313189
E: [email protected]om
Ground: South Kesteven Stadium,
Trent Road, GranthamNG31 7XQ
Colours: Black/White Shirts, black Shorts/Socks
Alternative: Various TBC
GRIMSBY BOROUGH Reserves
Secretary: Ryan Barber
T: 07932335805 (M)
E: [email protected]
Manager: Matt Bryant
T: 07793307197
E: matt.bryant@harvestpetproducts.com
Chairman: Simon Harris
T: 07746213104
E: [email protected]
Ground: Bradley Football Development Centre,
(Stadium Pitch) Bradley Road,
Grimsby. DN37 0AG
Colours: All Red
Alternative: White Shirts, Navy Blue Shorts/Socks
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CLUB DIRECTORY
HORNCASTLE TOWN FC
Secretary: Justin Bramley
T: 07729 115046 (M)
E: secretary.horncastleto[email protected]
Chairman: Colin Low
T: 01507 522607 (H) 07903 302479 (M)
Treasurer: Pete Nagle
T: 07879428821
E: [email protected]o.uk
Manager: Michael Stones
T: 07979 745173 (M)
E: [email protected].uk
Allan Ross
T: 07796534417
E: arossbufc@yahoo.com
Ground: The Wong, Boston Road, Horncastle. LN9 6EB.
Colours: Red/White Striped Shirts, Red Shorts/Socks
Alternative: All Royal Blue
IMMINGHAM TOWN
Secretary: Phil Graham
T: 07581138926 (M)
E: [email protected]
Chairman: Glenn Tanton
T: 07760233945 (M)
Treasurer: Johnny Walker
T: 07793975325
E: [email protected]om
Manager: Tom Summers
T: 07723448167
E: [email protected].uk
Ground: Blossom Way Sports Club, Immingham DN40 1PQ
Colours: All Red
Alternative: All Blue
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CLUB DIRECTORY
KEELBY UNITED
Secretary: Gary Nimmo
T: 07708785640
E: [email protected]
Chairman/Treasurer: Trevor Wright
T: 07887650856
E: [email protected]OM
Manager: Gary Nimmo
T: 07708785640
E: [email protected]
Ground: Keelby sports ground, Stallingborough Road,
Keelby, DN41 8JA
Colours: All Green
Alternative: All Red
LINCOLN MOORLANDS RAILWAY AFC
Secretary: Joe Hartley
T: 07449882109 (M)
E: [email protected]
Chairman: Kev Fogg
T: 07799512290 (M)
E:
Treasurer: Colin Hindmarsh
T: 07946429159
E: [email protected]om
Manager: Paul Martin
T: 07932 811855 (M)
E:
Ground: Newark Road, Lincoln LN6 8RT
Colours: White Shirts, Dark Blue Shorts
Alternative: Light Blue Shirts, Dark Blue Shorts, Light Blue Socks
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CLUB DIRECTORY
LINCOLN UNITED DEVELOPMENT SQUAD
Secretary: Paul Laughton
T: 07904181733(M)
E: paul.laughton23@gmail.com
Chairman: Lee Griffin
T: 07795152650
E: lee.griffin@lincolnunitedfc.com
Manager: Alex Hayes
T: 07759034624(M)
E: alex.hayes@lincolnunitedfc.com
Ground: Sun Hat Villas & Resorts Stadium,
Ashby Avenue,Lincoln LN6 0DY
Colours: White Shirts, White shorts, White socks
Alternative: Green shirts,White shorts, Green socks
LOUTH TOWN FC
Secretary: Peter Herriman
T: 07896 677237 (M)
E: [email protected].uk
Chairman: Stephen (Eddie) Clark
T: 07824 324160
E: [email protected]
Treasurer:
T:
E:
Manager: Carl Martin
T: 07940 418534 (M)
E: [email protected]
Ground: Marshlands, Saltfleetby, Louth LN11 7SS
Colours: Blue and White Check, Blue, Blue
Alternative: White, Black shorts/Black socks
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CLUB DIRECTORY
NETTLEHAM
Secretary: John Mackie
T: 07763 669 391 (M)
E: [email protected]
Chairman: John Thornton
T: 07769 293064
E: [email protected]
Treasurer: Liz Timms
T: 07739369892
E: treasurer[email protected]
Manager: Michael Fairweather
T: 07568 475802 (M)
E: [email protected]
Ground: Mulsanne Park, Greenfields, Nettleham LN2 2RX
Colours: Sky Blue Shirts, Navy Shorts, Navy Socks
Alternative: Red and White Stripes Shirt, Black Shorts,
Red Socks, Goalkeeper.Green Shirt
NUNSTHORPE TAVERN
Secretary/Manager: Davie Cooper
T: 07533550972
E: [email protected]om
E: nunsthorpetavernfc@gmail.com
Chairman: Ashley Ballard
T: 07446893932
E: nunsthorpetavernfc@gmail.com
Treasurer: Gary Donoghue
T: 07969561144
E: NunsthorpeTavernFC@gmail.com
Ground: Bradley 3G Pitch. Bradley Road, Grimsby, DN370AG.
Colours: White Shirts, White Shorts White Socks
Alternative: Green Shirts, Black shorts, Black socks
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CLUB DIRECTORY
SLEAFORD TOWN RANGERS
Secretary: Jenny O’Rourke
T: 07777604325 (M) 01529 307197 (H)
E: jennyor[email protected]
Chairman: Michael Hayden
E: 07989604329 (M)
Treasurer: Barry Fischer
T: 07925904175
E:
Manager: Michael Hayden
T: 07989604329 (M)
E:
Ground: Eslaforde Park, Boston Road, Sleaford NG34 9GH
Colours: Green Shirts, Black Shorts, Green Socks
Alternative: Red Shirts, White Shorts, Red Socks
TETNEY ROVERS
Secretary/Chairman: Antony George
T: 07734936691
E: [email protected].uk
Treasurer/Manager: David Smith
T: 07825545101
E: [email protected].uk
Ground: Fulstow playing field, Thoresby Road,
Fulstow,LN11 0XL
Colours: Red Shirts, Black Shorts, Red Socks
Alternative: Black White Shirts, Black Shorts, Red Socks
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CLUB DIRECTORY
WYBERTON
Secretary: Jamie Hanton,
T: 07595158088
E: [email protected].uk
Chairman: Mel Scrupps
T: 07903 833493
Treasurer: Chrissie Scrupps
T: 07903833493
E: [email protected]
Manager: Jamie Hanton/Jon Macleod
T: 07595158088 / 07702587968(M)
E: [email protected].uk
E: [email protected]
Ground: The Causeway, Saundergate Lane,
Wyberton PE21 7BS.
Colours: Yellow/Black Shirts, Black Shorts/Socks
Away: All Green
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GROUNDGRADING REQUIREMENTS
Step 7 Min Guidelines /H grade
1.4 Boundary of Ground - The ground must be enclosed, maybe
temporary. The minimum height, must be 1.83 metres.
1.5 Clubhouse - There must be a clubhouse facility.
1.7 Pitch Perimeter Barrier As a minimum, there must be post and rope
surrounding the pitch on all those sides that may be occupied by
spectators. Must be permanent.
1.9 Playing Area - must be a minimum of 100 metres x 64 metres.
1.10 Technical Area Portable trainers’ boxes are permitted and must be
securely fixed when in use.
1.11 There must be a safe, unimpeded passage for players and match
ocials between their dressing rooms and the pitch.
1.12 Floodlighting - Floodlights must be provided to an average lux
reading of at least 120.
1.14 Entrances - There must be at least a pay box for entry a grille or
similar for the payment window and a lock that can be operated from
inside must be incorporated.
1.15 Exits - All exits must be clearly signed, ideally with “running man”
signs, and are to be kept clear and free from obstructions. There
must be access via a bound surface to all exits.
2.1 Spectator Accommodation - The minimum covered accommodation
must be 50.
2.5.1 Refreshments must be made available for visiting Directors/ocials
and guests.
2.3 Toilets - Provision should be made for adequate toilet facilities.
3.1 Players Separate dressing rooms must be provided for both teams and
officials. Dressing room dimensions must be a minimum of 12 square
metres and 3 showers/ 4 Square metres and a shower
4. MEDICAL There must be a suitable qualified person (minimum F.A. Save
a Life) in attendance. All clubs must provide first aid equipment at their
ground, also complete and display a Medical Emergency Action Plan.
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ADVICE TO OFFICIALS
Your first contact with the league will be receipt of an invitation to join the list
of officials. On your acceptance you will have given certain details concerning
yourself. Should any of these change, you MUST inform both the league, as well
as the Lincolnshire Football Association IMMEDIATELY.
On receipt of your monthly appointments you MUST acknowledge the same by
return either on the postcard provided or by e-mail.
You should always turn out for your matches in a clean & smart condition. Your
uniform & footwear should be such that you are taking pride in your appearance
Your uniform must be black as per League rule 13(J).
The league will inform you of any changes, except for postponed fixtures, which
is the responsibility of the Home club. The league handbook contains the time
of kick-off, please ensure that you are at the ground at least 1 hour before the
specified kick-off time. The clubs will ensure that their venues are available 1
hour before kick-off. Please be aware that you could be fined for any late arrival
that causes a delay to the specified kick-off time.
You will receive a handbook containing the League & Cup Rules. Please ensure
that you are familiar with all the competition rules. Any infringements to these
rules must be reported direct to the League Secretary IMMEDIATELY. Other
matters that should be reported include:- late starts, teams short of compliment,
no availability of club assistants, grounds not roped off, incorrect team colours,
shirts not numbered, no corner flags & any other infringement of league rules.
This responsibility lies with the Referee, who MUST include the name of the club
official who he has informed of the infringement, who can be the captain of the
offending team. For this purpose it is imperative that your copy of the league
handbook is kept up to date with any amendments.
All officials are expected to travel together to fixtures. It is the responsibility
of the Referee to organise transport arrangements. Expenses incurred will be
reimbursed in accordance with Rule (13) e, which also specifies match fees.
The only matters to be considered when deciding whether to play a match due to
and/or pitch conditions, should primarily be the safety of the players & officials,
& secondly visibility. Should a match be postponed, then the official making the
postponement MUST report the facts to the League Secretary IMMEDIATELY.
All correspondence with the League MUST be 1st class mail or e-mail.
The League expects the match officials to take action relating to obscene
language. Where an official is found to have used obscene language, the League
Management Committee will take action.
Finally, enjoy your time on the Lincolnshire Football League & good luck for the
season.
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LIST OF OFFICIALS 2020/2021 SEASON
LEVEL 4
HARRY ATKIN
17 West Common Gardens, Scunthorpe, DN17 1EQ
Telephone 01724-345215 Mobile 07926617539
E-Mail [email protected]
RYAN COULSON
85 Birchwood Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 3HS
Mobile 07905235828
E-Mail [email protected]
ETHAN NUNDY
14 Ellison Avenue, Bottesford, Scunthorpe, DN16 3TD
Mobile 07392855517
E-Mail [email protected]
JAMES MOODY
115 Burringham Road, Scunthorpe, DN17 2DF
Mobile 07516684226
E-Mail [email protected].uk
LEON WESTERMAN
5 Miller Avenue, Grimsby, DN32 8JW
Telephone 01472-509919 Mobile 07967787262
E-Mail [email protected]o.uk
LEVEL 5
TREVOR BASKER
Baskerville House, 1A Firbeck Avenue, Skegness, PE25 3JY
Mobile 07765313785
E-Mail [email protected]
DAVID BIRKETT
50 Willingham Road, Knaith park, Gainsborough, DN21 5ET
Mobile 07970866728
E-Mail [email protected]
NEIL BIRKITT
5 Maple Close, Messingham, Scunthorpe, DN17 3UQ
Mobile 07789596435
E-Mail [email protected]
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LIST OF OFFICIALS 2020/2021 SEASON
KENNETH BURTON
20 Atwater Court, Lincoln, LN2 4SQ
Telephone 01522-543832 Mobile 07759584251
E-Mail kennethrburton@gmail.com
NICK ELLIOTT
39 Bargate, Lincoln, LN5 8DD
Mobile 07592032460
E-Maile [email protected]
STEPHEN FARROW
11 Maybell Close, Gainsborough, DN21 1PX
Mobile 07733016077
E-Mail stephenfarrow@smiffys.com
STEVE FISHER
14 Abbot Street, Lincoln, LN5 7SN
Mobile 07401404123
E-Mail fi[email protected]
CRAIG FORBES
60 Maple Road, Fishtoft, Boston, PE21 0BZ
Telephone 01205-609245
E-Mail [email protected]
PAUL HUNTER
45 Hartsholme Drive, Swanpool. Lincoln, LN6 0HF
Mobile 07557523515
E-Mail [email protected]
DAVID LOVELL
16 Prestwick Close, Grantham, NG31 9GB
Mobile 07799896856
E-Mail [email protected]om
CHRISTOPHER GOOD
47 Church Lane, Humberston, DN36 4HZ
Mobile 07966135124
E-Mail [email protected]
PETER JAGGER
57 Laburnum Drive, Grimsby, DN34 4LG
Mobile 07581401772
E-Mail [email protected].uk
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LIST OF OFFICIALS 2020/2021 SEASON
KORNILUS MAYNARD
50 Tintern Walk, Grimsby DN37 9JG
Telephone 01472-313603 Mobile 07852601163
E-Mail Kornilus.maynard@yahoo.com
ROBERT NUNN
10 Edinburgh Way, Scartho Top, Grimsby, DN33 3TG
Mobile 07860558313
E-Mail rob.nunn14@googlemail.com
NIGEL SAUNDERS
17 Melbourne Way, Waddington, Lincoln,LN5 9XJ
Mobile 07710571793
E-Mail [email protected]
TONY SHARROCK
9 Swallow Close, Sleaford, NG34 7UU
Telephone 01529-305921 Mobile 07910724732
E-Mail [email protected].uk
SIMON SWAIN
248 Laughton Way, Lincoln, LN2 2ER
Telephone 01522-821661 Mobile 07854723572
E-Mail [email protected].uk
CARL TEBBUTT
24 Youlgrave Avenue, Sutton on Sea, Mablethorpe, LN12 2JJ
Mobile 07918683770 Work 01507-327085
E-Mail [email protected]
DARREN TINGLE
2 Mellow Close, Reepham, Lincoln, LN3 4DT
Telephone 01522-809283 Mobile 07921242415
E-Mail [email protected]o.uk
IAN WESTON
Tamariu, Ludborough Park, Ludborough, DN36 5SN
Telephone 01472-840763 Mobile 07803208380
E-Mail ijhweston@btopenworld.com
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LEVEL 6
MARK BRUNTLETT
83 Robin Hoods Walk, Boston PE21 9LQ
Telephone 01205-367399 Mobile 07817601576
E-Mail [email protected]
CALLUM EVERATT
26 Ripley Drive, North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 8JD
Telephone 01522-808938 Mobile 07403498497
E-Mail [email protected]
ROBBIE HALL
11 Traffords Way, Hibaldstow, Near Brigg, DN20 9HZ
Telephone 01652-659820 Mobile 07743423990
E-Mail [email protected].uk
JOANNE MACKENZIE
12 Abbey Crescent, Swineshead, PE20 3ET
Telephone 01205-821309 Mobile 07796822459
E-Mail re[email protected]
OLIVER MUNDAY
8 Mowbray Street, Epworth, DN9 1HR
Telephone 01427-875955 Mobile 0781389829
E-Mail [email protected]
JONATHAN WALKER
18 Tudor Close, Newtoft, Market Rasen, LN8 3NQ
Telephone 01673-885863 Mobile 07538410315
E-Mail [email protected]
MARK WORDSWORTH
25 Kirton Road, Scotter, Gainsborough, DN21 3SW
Telephone 01724-488914 Mobile 07763628601
E-Mail mwordsw[email protected]
MICHAEL WRIGHT
17 Ludborough Way, Cleethorpes, DN35 0TB
Mobile 07525247337
E-Mail [email protected].uk
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ETHAN ANDREW-FREESTON
5 Ermine Street, Broughton, Brigg, DN20 0AI
Telephone 01652-653642 Mobile 07508364754
E-Mail [email protected]om
BENJAMIN BALL
Swallow Holt, Hough-on-the-Hill, Gelston Road, NG32 2BH
Mobile 07899267519
E-Mail [email protected]
JONATHAN BARRS
8 Willoughby Road, Boston, PE21 9HN
Mobile 07736944782
E-Mail [email protected]
DUNCAN BAYES
9 Carlton Boulevard, Lincoln, LN2 4AG
Mobile 07786073843
E-Mail [email protected].uk
DARREN BIERLEY
54 Sleaford Road, Boston, PE21 8EU
Telephone 01205-319092Mobile 07787445180
E-Mail [email protected]
LEON BRADLEY
24 Rowan Crescent, Scunthorpe, DN16 3QE
Mobile 97896697579
E.Mail [email protected].uk
GARETH CARTER
33 Hazelwood Avenue, Birchwood Estate, Lincoln, LN6 0NW
Mobile 07584035701
E-Mail [email protected]
DAWID CHABE
27 Hornsby Cresent, Scunthorpe, DN15 7SE
Mobile 07960045572
E-Mail [email protected]
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TERRY CLAPHAM
44 Huddleston Road, Grimsby, DN32 8HJ
Telephone 01472-502718 Mobile 07941850184
E-Mail [email protected]
ASHLEY COOPER
26 Robert Pearson Mews, Grimsby, DN32 9SJ
Mobile 07871957753
E-Mail [email protected]
LEWIS CROSS
26 Lister Road, Scunthorpe, DN15 8AE
Mobile 07703002303 ( Leigh Cross Father )
E-Mail [email protected]
JOE COWDREY
Flat 642 Brayford Wharf East, Lincoln, LN5 7BG
Mobile 07860134627
E-Mail cowdreyjoe@gmail.com
DION DEXTER
8 The Close, Woolsthorpe-by- Colsterworth, Grantham, NG33 5NY
Telephone 01476-861067 Mobile 07514543864
E-Mail [email protected]
ANDREW DYLAN
41 Ashton Hall Drive,Boston PE21 7TG
Telephone 01205-358054 Mobile 07874814594
E-Mail [email protected]
MAXWELL FEDORSEN
5 Rowanwood Drive, Grantham, NG31 8GT
Telephone 01476-568078 Mobile 07957080282
E-Mail [email protected]
KIERAN GILBERTHORPE
21 Ridgeway, Nettleham, LN2 2TL
Telephone 01522-415706 Mobile 07426425494
E-Mail [email protected]
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RYAN HALL
55 Westerdale Way, Grimsby, DN37 9BZ
Telephone 01472-500539 Mobile 07456564751
E-Mail [email protected]
ELORA HARDSTAFF
Delland, Wainfleet Road, Fishtoft, Boston, PE21 9RZ
Mobile 07495584207
E-Mail elorahardstaff@gmail.com
JACK HENNELL
35 Heathfield Avenue, Branston, Lincoln, LN4 1UF
Telephone 01522-794775 Mobile 07539451943
E-Mail [email protected]
MARC HICKS
112 Park Street, Grimsby, DN32 7NT
Mobile 07547352255
E-Mail [email protected]
KARL HINZ
24 Dudley Street, Grimsby, DN31 2AB
Mobile 07714625837
E-Mail [email protected]
LUCAS HUNSLEY
23 Dowse Road, Scunthorpe, DN15 8SS
Mobile 07711965699 ( Jo Hunsley Mother )
E-Mail [email protected]
SAM KEOHANE
2 Hawksland Close, Upton, Gainsborough, DN21 5FF
Mobile 07595411381
E-Mail [email protected]
IONA LAWSON
337 Brant Road, Waddington,LN5 9AQ
Telephone 01522-796096 Mobile 07305349180
E-Mail [email protected]
HARRISON LOCKWOOD
4 Balder Court, Scartho Top, Grimsby, DN33 3RD
Telephone 01472-590504 Mobile 07535512641 or 07306023825
E-Mail [email protected]om
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WILLIAM PARKER
2 Beesby Drive, Cleethorpes, DN35 0JX
Mobile 07470037077
E-Mail [email protected]
MATTHEW MANTLE
9 Brecon Way, Sleaford, NG34 7UN
Telephone 01529-306860
E-Mail [email protected]
JOHN McPOLLAND
89 West Acridge, Barton on Humber, DN18 5AJ
Telephone 01652-633672 Mobile 07906052653
E-Mail [email protected]
GUY OWEN
12 Ryland Gardens, Welton, Lincoln, LN2 3RX
Telephone 01673-861912 Mobile 07869453999
E-Mail [email protected]o.uk
SHAMAKAY OWN
26 Peveril Avenue, Scunthorpe, DN17 1BE
Mobile 07973719396
E-mail [email protected]
JESSICA ROUSSEAU
15 Ferry Road, Friskerton, Lincoln, LN3 4HW
Mobile 07960803666 or 07593254700
E-Mail kak[email protected]om
SAM SHERIFF
22 Bruce Road, Lincoln, LN2 1RN
Mobile 07541366533
E-Mail samsheriff[email protected]
OSCAR SLATER
Burgage House 39 Crapple Lane, Scotton, Gainsborough, DN21 3QT
Telephone 01724-761241 Mobile 07986777742
E-Mail [email protected]
JOHN SPOUNCER
8 Hopgarth Haxey, Doncaster, DN9 2QB
Mobile 07939904888
E-Mail [email protected].uk
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LIAM STEPHENSON
52 West Street, Horncastle, LN9 5JF
Mobile 07780639824
E-Mail [email protected]
KYLE TASKER
14 David Street, Grimsby, DN32 9NL
Mobile 07927296232
E-Mail [email protected]
RICHARD WALKER
41 McVeigh Court, Healing, Grimsby, DN41 7NB
Telephone 01472-884554 Mobile 07702839734
E-Mail [email protected]
JOSH WENMAN
6 Southwell Court, Keelby, DN41 8SW
Mobile 07951832195
E-Mail [email protected]
JON WOODS
23 David Street, Grimsby, DN32 9NL
Mobile 07812073301
E-Mail red.jon10@ntlworld.com
MARK WOOLLEY
66 Providence Crescent, Barton-on-Humber, DN18 5LY
Mobile 07969573482
E-Mail [email protected]
JAY WRIGHT
12 Winniffee Gardens, Lincoln,LN2 4RP
Mobile 07368500129
E-Mail jay[email protected]
MARK WRIGLEY
22 Westlands Avenue, Tetney, Grimsby, DN36 5LP
Telephone 01472-811481 Mobile 07898858040
E-Mail [email protected]
DANNY YATES
90 Earlesfield Lane, Grantham, NG31 7QQ
Telephone 01476-591302 Mobile 07487671246
E-Mail [email protected]
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LINCOLNSHIRE FOOTBALL LEAGUE RULES
SEASON 2020/2021
Please note that from the 2021/22 season all players must be registered though
WGS& Confirmed by the league registrar or league committee official.
SCHEDULE B INDEX SCHEDULE
Rule 1 Definitions
GOVERNANCE RULES
Rule 2 Name and Constitution
Rule 3 Club Name
Rule 4 Entry Fee, Subscription, Deposit
Rule 5 Management, Nomination, Election
Rule 6 Powers of Management
Rule 7 Protests, Claims, Complaints, Appeals
Rule 8 Annual General Meeting
Rule 9 Special General Meeting
Rule 10 Agreement to be signed
Rule 11 Constitution of Membership, Withdrawal of Club
Rule 12 Exclusion of Clubs, Teams, Misconduct of Clubs, officers,
Players, Management Committee
Rule 13 Trophy
Rule 14 Alteration to Rules
Rule 15 Finance
Rule 16 Insurance
Rule 17 Dissolution
MATCH RELATED RULES
Rule 18 Qualification of Players
Rule 19 Club Colours
Rule 20 Playing Season, Conditions of Play, Times of Kick Off,
Postponements, Substitutions
Rule 21 Reporting Results
Rule 22 Determining Championship
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1 DEFINITIONS
(A) In these Rules
“Affiliated Association” means an
Association accorded the status of an
affiliated association under the Rules of
the F.A.
“AGM” shall mean the annual general
meeting held in accordance with the
constitution of the Competition.
“Club” means a club for the time being
in membership of the competition
and “Team” means a side from a club
especially where a club provides
more than one team in a division in
accordance with the rules.
“Competition” shall mean The
Lincolnshire Football League.
“Competition Match” means any match
played or to be played under the
jurisdiction of the competition
“Contract Player” means any Player
(other than a Player on a Scholarship)
who is eligible to play under a written
contract of employment with a Club.
“Deposit” means a sum of money
deposited with the Competition as part
of the requirements of membership of
the Competition.
“Fees Tariff” means a list of fees
approved by the Clubs at a general
meeting to be levied by the
Management Committee for any
matters for which fees are payable
under the Rules
“Fines Tariff” means a list of fines
approved by the Clubs at a general
meeting to be levied by the
Management Committee for any
matters for which fees are payable
under the Rules.
“Full-Time” means FA Full-Time and the
procedures for the operation thereof as
determined by the FA from time to time
“Ground” means the ground on which
the Club’s team(s) plays its Competition
Matches.
“Management Committee” means in
the case of a Competition which is
an unincorporated association, the
management committee elected to
manage the running of the Competition
and where the Competition is
incorporated it means the Board of
Directors appointed in accordance with
the articles of the association of that
company.
“Match Officials” means the referee, the
assistant referees and any fourth official
appointed to a Competition Match.
“Non Contract Player” means any Player
(other than a Player on a Scholarship)
who is eligible to play for a Club but has
not entered into a written contract of
employment.
“Officer” means an individual who is
appointed or elected to a position in
a Club or Competition, which requires
that individual to make day to-day
decisions.
“Participant” shall have the same
meaning as set out in the Rules of The
FA from time to time
“Player” means any Contract Player, Non
Contract Player or other Player who
plays or who is eligible to play for a
Club.
“Playing Season” means the period
between the date on which the first
competitive fixture in the Competition
is played each year until the date on
which the last competitive fixture in the
Competition is played.
“Rules” means these rules under which
the Competition is administered.
“Sanctioning Authority” means the
(F.A.) the Competition) the (Lincolnshire
County Football Association Limited).
“Scholarship” means a Scholarship as set
out in Rule C 3 (a) (i) of the Rules of the F.A.
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“Season” means the period of time
between AGM and the subsequent AGM
“Secretary” means such person or
persons appointed or elected to
carry out the administration of the
Competition.
“SGM” means a special general meeting
held in accordance with the constitution
of the Competition
“Team” means a team affiliated to a
Club, including where a Club provides
more than one team in a Competition in
accordance with the Rules
“The F.A.” means the Football
Association Limited.
“W G S” means the Whole Game System
and the procedures for the operation
thereof as determined by the F A from
time to time.
“Written” or “in writing” means the
representation or reproduction of
words or symbols or other information
in a visible form by any method or
combination of methods, whether
sent or supplied in electronic form or
otherwise.
(B) Unless stated otherwise, terms referring
to natural persons are applicable to
both genders, any term in the singular
applies to the plural and vice-versa.
GOVERNANCE RULES
2 COMPETITION NAME, CONSTITUTION
(A) The Competition will be known as
the Lincolnshire Football League and
known as the Balcan Lighting Supplies
League. The clubs participating in the
competition must be members of the
competition. A club which ceases to
exist or which ceases to be entitled
to play in the competition for any
reason whatsoever shall thereupon,
automatically cease to be a member of
the competition.
(B) The Competition shall consist of not
more than 60 clubs or teams approved
by the Sanctioning Authority.
(C) The geographical area covered by the
competition membership shall be a 65
mile radius from Lincoln Cathedral
(D) The administration of the competition
under these rules will be carried out
by the competition acting (save where
otherwise specifically mentioned
herein) through the Management
Committee in accordance with the rules,
regulations and policies of the FA
(E) All clubs shall adhere to the rules. Every
club shall be deemed as a member
of the competition to have accepted
the rules and to have agreed to abide
by the decisions of the Management
Committee in relation thereto, subject
to the provisions of Rule 7.
(F) The Rules are taken from the Standard
Code of Rules (the “Standard Code”)
determined from time to time. In
the event of any omissions from the
Standard Code then the requirements of
the Standard Code shall be deemed to
apply to the Competition.
(G) All Clubs must be Affiliated to an
Affiliated Association and their names
and particulars shall be returned
annually by the appointed date in a
manner prescribed by the Sanctioning
Authority and must have a constitution
approved by the Sanctioning Authority.
The Competition shall apply annually for
sanction by the Sanctioning Authority
and the constituent Teams of Clubs
may be grouped in Divisions each not
exceeding 18 in number.
(H) Inclusivity and Non Discrimination
(i) The Competition and each Club must be
committed to promoting inclusivity and
to eliminating all forms of discrimination
and should abide and adhere to the
FA Equality Policy and any legislative
requirements (to include those
contained in the Equality Act 2010).
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(ii) This Competition and each Club
must make every effort to promote
equality by treating people fairly and
with respect, by recognising that
inequalities may exist, by taking steps to
address them by providing access and
opportunities for all members of the
community, irrespective of age, gender,
reassignment, sexual orientation,
marital status, race, nationality, ethnic
origin, colour, religion or belief, ability or
disability or otherwise.
(iii) Any alleged breach of the Equality
Act 2010 must be referred to the
appropriate Sanctioning Authority for
investigation.
(I) Clubs must comply with the provisions
of any initiatives of The FA which are
adopted by the Competition including,
but not limited to, Charter Standard and
RESPECT programmes. .
(J) All participants shall abide by The
Football Association Regulations for
Safeguarding Children determined by
The FA from time to time
(K) Clubs shall not enter any of their Teams
playing in the Competition in any other
Competitions (with the exception
of FA and County FA Competitions)
except with the written consent of the
Management Committee.
(L) At the AGM or SGM called for the
purpose, a majority of the delegates
present shall have the power to
decide or adjust the constitutions
of the Divisions at their discretion.
When necessary this Rule shall take
precedence over Rule 22
(M) Only one Team shall be permitted from
any Club to participate in the same
Division as another Team from the
same Club unless there is no viable
alternative because of logistical issues
and/or reasons linked to participation
and geographical boundaries. The
Competition will obtain the prior
approval of the Sanctioning Authority
in the event of a Division comprising
of more than one Team from the same
Club. The competition will ensure that,
where permission is given, Teams from
a Club operating in the same Division
are run as separate entities with no
interchange of Players other than via
transfers of registration in accordance
with these Rules.
3 CLUB NAME
Any Club wishing to change its name
must obtain from the Sanctioning
Authority and from the Management
Committee.
4 ENTRY FEE, SUBSCRIPTION, DEPOSIT
(A) Application by Clubs for admission
to this Competition or the entry of an
additional team(s) must be made in
writing to the Secretary by May 31st and
must be accompanied by an Entry Fee
set out in the Fees Tariff per team which
shall be returned in the event of non-
election.
At the discretion of a majority of the
accredited voting member’s present
applications, of which due notice has
been given, may be received at the AGM
or SGM.
When Rule 22(B) is applied and a team
seeks to transfer or is compulsorily
transferred to another division no Entry
Fee shall be payable.
(B) The Annual Subscription shall be as per
the Fees Tariff per Team payable on or
before the AGM each year
(C) In the event of any issues concerning
the membership of any Club with
the Competition the Management
Committee may require a Deposit to be
paid by or on behalf of the Club on such
terms and for such period as it may in its
entire discretion think fit.
(D) A Club shall not participate in this
Competition until the Entry Fee, Annual
Subscription and Deposit have been
paid
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(E) Clubs must advise annually to the
Secretary in writing by the AGM of its
appropriate County Football Association
affiliation number for the forthcoming
Season, failing which they shall be
fined as per the Fines Tariff Clubs
must advise the Secretary in writing,
or on the prescribed form, of details
of its Headquarters, Officers and any
other information required by the
Competition.
(F) Each Club shall within 7 days of election
pay a deposit as set out in the Fees Tariff
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.
5 MANAGEMENT, NOMINATION, ELECTION
(A) The Management Committee
shall comprise the Officers of the
Competition and 5 members who shall
be elected at the AGM.
(B) Retiring Officers shall be eligible to
become candidates for re- election
without nomination providing the
Officer notifies the Secretary in writing
not later than May 1st in each year
All other candidates for election as
Officers or Members of the Management
Committee shall be nominated to
the Secretary in writing signed by the
Secretaries of two Member Clubs. Not
later than June 1st in each Year. Names
of the candidates shall be circulated
with the notice of the AGM. In the
event of there being no nomination in
accordance with the foregoing for any
office, nominations may be received at
the AGM.
(C) The Management Committee shall
meet on the first Wednesday of the
month or as often as is necessary to deal
with business as it arises. On receiving
a requisition signed by two thirds of
the members of the Management
Committee the Secretary shall convene
a meeting of the Management
Committee.
(D) 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.
(E) All communications received from
Clubs must be conducted through their
nominated Officers.
6 POWERS OF MANAGEMENT
(A) 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.
The Management Committee shall have
power to deal only with matters within
the Competition and not for any matters
of misconduct that are under the
jurisdiction of the Football Association
or any affiliated Association.
(B) Subject to the permission of the
Lincolnshire County Football
Association 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.
(C) 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 sub-committee).
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In the event of the voting been equal on
any matter, the Chairman shall have a
second or casting vote.
(D) The Management Committee shall have
powers to apply, act upon and enforce
the Rules of the Competition and
shall have jurisdiction over all matters
affecting the Competition. Any action
by the Competition must be taken
within 28 days of the Competition being
notified. With the exception of Rules 6(I),
8(H), and 9, for all alleged breaches of
Rule a formal written charge must be
issued. The respondent shall be given 7
days from the date of notice to reply to
the charge and given the opportunity
to: -
(i) Accept the charge and submit in writing
a plea for mitigation for consideration
by the Management Committee on the
papers; or
(ii) Accept the charge and notify that it
wishes to put its case for mitigation
at a hearing before the Management
Committee; or
(iii) Deny the charge and submit in writing
supporting evidence for consideration
by the Management Committee on the
papers; or
(iv) Deny the charge and notify it wishes to
put its case of mitigation at a hearing
before the Management Committee.
Where the Club fails to respond within
the 7 days, the Management Committee
shall determine the charge in such a
manner and upon such evidence as it
considers appropriate.
Where required, hearings shall take
place as soon as reasonably practicable
following receipt of the reply from the
Club as more fully set out above. The
maximum fine permitted for a breach of
a Rule by a Team playing at step 7 of the
National League System is £500
No participant under the age of 18 can
be fined.
All breaches of the Laws of the Game,
Rules and Regulations of the FA shall be
dealt with in accordance with FA Rules
by the appropriate Association.
(E) All decisions of the Management
Committee shall be binding subject to
the right of appeal in accordance with
Rule 7.
Decisions of the Management
Committee must be notified in writing
to those concerned within 7 days
(F) Fifty percent 50% of its members shall
constitute a quorum for the transaction
of business of the Management
Committee or any sub- committee
thereof.
(G) The Management Committee, as it may
deem necessary, shall have power to fill
in acting capacity, any vacancies that
may occur amongst their number.
(H) A Club must comply with an order
or instruction of the Management
Committee and must attend to the
business and/or the correspondence of
the Competition to the satisfaction of
the Management Committee.
(I) Subject to a Clubs right of appeal in
accordance with Rule 7 below, all fines
and charges are payable forthwith and
must be paid within 14 days of the
date of notification of the decision. Any
Club failing to do so will be fined in
accordance with the Fines Tariff. Further
failure to pay the fine including the
additional fine within a further 14 days
will result in fixtures being withdrawn
until such time as the outstanding fines
are paid
(J) 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.
(K) The Management Committee shall
have the power to fill any vacancy that
may occur in the membership of the
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LINCOLNSHIRE FOOTBALL LEAGUE RULES
Competition between the AGM or SGM
called to decide the constitution and
the commencement of the Competition
season.
(L) The business of the Competition as
determined by the Management
Committee may be transacted by
electronic mail or facsimile.
7 PROTESTS, CLAIMS,
COMPLAINTS, APPEALS
(A)
(i) All questions of eligibility, qualification
of Players or interpretations of the Rules
shall be referred to the Management
Committee or a Sub-Committee,
duly appointed by the Management
Committee
(ii) Objections relevant to the dimensions
of the pitch, goals, flag posts or
other facilities at the venue will not
be entertained by the Management
Committee unless a protest is
lodged with the referee before the
commencement of the Competition
Match.
(B) Except in cases where the Management
Committee decide there are special
circumstances, protests and complaints
(which must contain full particulars
of the grounds upon which they are
founded) must be lodged with the
Secretary within 3 days (excluding
Sundays) of the Competition match
or occurrence to which they refer.
A protest or complaint shall not be
withdrawn except by permission of the
Management Committee. A member
of the Management Committee who
is a member of any Club involved shall
not be present (except as a witness
or representative for his Club) when
such protest or complaint is being
determined.
(C) No protest of any kind shall be
considered by the Management
Committee unless the complaining Club
shall have deposited with the Secretary
a sum in accordance with the Fees Tariff.
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 the power to
order the defaulting Club or the Club
making a losing or frivolous protest
or complaint to pay the expenses of
the inquiry or to order the costs to be
shared by the parties.
(D) All parties to a protest or complaint
must receive a copy of the submission
and must be afforded an opportunity to
make a statement at least 7 days prior to
the protest or complaint being heard.
(i) All parties must have received 7 days’
notice of the hearing should they be
instructed to attend.
(ii) Should a Club elect to state its case in
person then it should indicate such
when forwarding the written response.
(E) The Management Committee shall have
the power to compel any party to the
protest to pay such expenses as the
Management Committee shall direct.
(F) Any appeal against a decision of the
Management Committee must be
lodged with the Sanctioning Authority
within 14 days of the posting of the
written notification of the decision
causing the appeal, accompanied
by a fee (as set out in the Fees Tariff ),
which may be forfeited in the event
of the appeal not being upheld. A
copy of the appeal must also be sent
to the Secretary. The procedure for
the appeal shall be determined by the
Sanctioning Authority in such respect
the Sanctioning Authority may (but is
not obliged to)
(i) Invite submissions by the parties
involved
(ii) Convene a hearing to hear the appeal
(iii) Permit new evidence, or
(iv) Impose deadlines as are appropriate
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Any appeal shall not involve a rehearing
of the evidence considered by the
Management Committee
(G) No appeal can be lodged against a
decision taken at an AGM or SGM unless
this is on the ground of unconstitutional
conduct
(H) All protests, claims or complaints
relating to these Rules and appeals
arising from a Player’s contract
shall be heard and determined by
the Management Committee, or a
sub-committee duly appointed by
the Management Committee. The
Club or Players protesting, appealing,
claiming or complaining must send a
copy of such protest, appeal, claim or
complaint and deposit a fee (as set out
in the Fees Tariff) and shall be forfeited
in the event of the protest, appeal,
claim or complaint not being upheld,
and the party not succeeding may, in
addition, be ordered to pay the costs
at the direction of the Management
Committee.
All such protests, claims, complaints and
appeals must be received in writing by
the Secretary within fourteen days of
the event of the decision causing any of
these to be submitted.
8 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
(A) The AGM shall be held not later than
the 1st August in each year. At this
Meeting the following business shall be
transacted provided that at least 60%
members are present and entitled to
vote: -
(i) To receive and confirm the Minutes of
the preceding AGM.
(ii) To receive and adopt the annual
report, balance sheet and statement of
accounts.
(iii) Election of Clubs to fill vacancies
(iv) Constitution of the Competition for the
ensuing season.
(v) Election of Officers of the Competition
and the Management Committee
members
(vi) Appointment of auditors
(vii) Alteration of Rules, if any (see Rule 14)
(viii)
Fix the date for the commencement of
the Playing Season and kick off times
applicable to the Competition.
(ix) Fix the date for the end of the Playing
Season (Save step 7 which shall be
determined by The FA)
(x) Any other business of which due notice
shall have been given and accepted as
being relevant to an AGM.
(B) A copy of the duly audited verified
Balance Sheet, Statement of Accounts
and Agenda shall be forwarded to
each Club at least 14 Days prior to the
meeting, together with any proposed
change of Rules.
(C) A signed copy of the duly audited
Balance Sheet and Statement
of Accounts shall be sent to the
Lincolnshire County Football
Association within 14 Days of its
adoption by the AGM.
(D) Each Club shall be empowered to send
two delegates to an AGM. Each Club
shall be entitled to one vote only. 14
days’ notice shall be given of any AGM.
(E) Clubs who have withdrawn their
membership of the Competition during
the season concluded or who are
not continuing membership shall be
entitled to attend but shall vote only
on matters relating to the season being
concluded. This provision will not apply
to Clubs expelled in accordance with
Rule 12.
(F) All voting shall be conducted by a
show of voting cards unless a ballot
be demanded by at least 50% of the
delegates qualified to vote or the
Chairman so decides.
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(G) No Individual shall be entitled to vote
on or behalf of more than one member
club.
(H) Any continuing club must be
represented at the AGM.
(I) Officers of the competition and
Management Committee members shall
be entitled to attend and vote at an
AGM
(J) Where a competition is an incorporated
entity, the Officers of the Competition
shall ensure that the Articles of
association of the Competition are
consistent with the requirements of
these Rules
9 SPECIAL GENERAL MEETINGS
Upon receiving a requisition signed
by 2/3 of the Clubs in Membership,
the Secretary shall call an SGM. The
Management Committee may call an
SGM at any time. At least 7 days’ notice
shall be given of a meeting under this
Rule, together with an Agenda of the
business to be transacted at such a
meeting.
Each Club shall be empowered to send
two delegates to an SGM. Each Club
shall be entitled to one vote only. Any
Club failing to be represented at a SGM
shall be fined in accordance with the
Fines Tariff. Officers and Management
Committee members shall be entitled to
attend and vote at all SGMs.
10 AGREEMENT TO BE SIGNED
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 Lincolnshire Football League
Competition and do hereby agree
for and on behalf of the said Club to
conform to those Rules and Regulations,
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 7
The agreement shall be signed by
(i) Where a Club is an unincorporated
association, the Club Chairman and
Secretary; or
(ii) Where a Club is an incorporated entity,
two directors of the Club
Any alteration of the Chairman and
Secretary on the above Agreement must
be notified to the County, which the
Club is affiliated, and to the Secretary of
the Competition. .
11 CONTINUATION OF MEMBERSHIP,
WITHDRAWAL OF A CLUB
(A) Any 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 31st March each season.
This does not apply to a Club moving in
accordance with Rule 22(B).
(B) The Management Committee shall
have discretion to deal with a team
unable to start or complete its fixtures
for a Playing Season, including but not
limited to issuing a fine in accordance
with the Fines Tariff.
(C) Notwithstanding the powers of the
Management Committee pursuant to
Rule 6 (I) in the event of a Club failing
to discharge all its financial obligations
to the Competition in excess of £50,
the Management Committee shall be
empowered to refer the debt to the FA
Football Debt Recovery provisions.
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12. EXCLUSION OF CLUBS, TEAMS,
MISCONDUCT OF CLUBS, OFFICERS,
PLAYERS, MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
(A) At the AGM or SGM called for the
purpose in accordance with the
provisions of Rule 9, notice of motion
having been duly circulated on the
agenda by direction of the Management
Committee, the accredited delegates
present shall have the power to:
(i) Remove a member of the Management
Committee from office ;
(ii) Exclude any Club or Team from
membership,
Both of 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. A member
of the Management Committee or Club
which is the subject of the vote being
taken shall be excluded from voting.
(B) At the AGM or at an SGM called for
the purpose, in accordance with the
provisions of Rule 9, 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 2/3 of
the votes cast. 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.
(C) Any Officer 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 tosuch penalty
as a General Meeting or Management
Committee may decide, and their
Club shall be liable to expulsion in
accordance with the provisions of
Clauses (A) and (B) of this Rule.
13 TROPHY
(A) 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 the
1st of December each year. 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.
A Cup/Trophy must be returned in the
condition it was presented or a fine
as set out in the Fines Tariff will be
imposed. A fine as set out in the Fines
Tariff will be imposed on any Club
failing to return the Cup/ Trophy by the
prescribed date.
Any Team who are winners of a Trophy
and resign from the League must
return the Trophy at the time of their
resignation to the League Secretary.
(B) At the close of each Competition
awards may be made to the winners
and runners-up if the funds of the
Competition permit.
14 ALTERATION TO RULES
Alterations, for which consent has been
given by the Sanctioning Association,
shall be made to these Rules only at the
AGM or at an SGM specially convened
for the purpose called in accordance
with Rule 9. Any alteration made during
the playing season to the Rule relating
to the qualification of players shall not
take effect until the following Playing
Season.
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Notice of proposed alterations to
be considered at the AGM shall be
submitted to the Secretary by 1st
May in each year. The proposals,
together with any proposals by the
Management Committee shall be
circulated to the Clubs by the 15th May
and any amendments thereto shall be
submitted to the secretary within 10
days of circulatory date. The proposals
and proposed amendments thereto
shall be circulated to the Clubs with
the notice of the AGM. A proposal to
change a Rule shall be carried if 75% a
majority of those present and entitled
to vote and voting are in favour. A copy
of the proposed alterations to Rules to
be considered at the AGM or an SGM
shall be submitted to the sanctioning
Association at least 28 days prior to the
date of the meeting.
15 FINANCE
(A) The Management Committee shall
determine with which bank or other
financial institution the funds of the
Competition will be lodged.
(B) All expenditure in excess of £250 shall
be approved by the Management
Committee. Cheques/Bank transfers
shall be signed/Authorised by at
least two Officers nominated by the
Management Committee
(C) The Financial Year of the Competition
will end on 30th April in each year.
(D) The books, or a certified balance sheet,
of a Competition shall be prepared
and shall be audited annually by a
suitably qualified person(s) who shall be
appointed at the AGM.
16 INSURANCE
(A) All Clubs must have valid public liability,
insurance cover of at least £10 million
pounds (£10,000,000) at all times
(B) All Clubs must have valid personal
accident cover for all Players registered
with them from time to time. The
Players’ personal accident insurance
cover must be in place prior to the
Club taking part in any Competition
Match and shall be at least equal to
the minimum recommended cover
determined from time to time by the
Sanctioning Authority, in instances
where the FA is the Sanctioning
Authority, the minimum recommended
cover will be the cover required by the
Affiliated Association to which a Club
affiliates.
Failure to comply with Rule 16(A) or
16(B) will result in a fine in accordance
with the Fines Tariff.
17 DISSOLUTION
(A) Dissolution of the Competition shall be
by resolution approved at an SGM by a
majority of ¾ of the Members present
and shall take effect from the date of the
relevant SGM.
(B) In the event of the dissolution of
the Competition the members of
the Management Committee are
responsible for the winding up of the
assets and liabilities of the Competition.
(C) The Management Committee shall deal
with any surplus assets as follows:
(i) Any surplus assets, save for a Trophy
or any other presentation, remaining
after the discharge of the debts and
liabilities of the Competition shall be
transferred only to another Competition
or Affiliated Association or the Football
Association Benevolent Fund or to such
other charitable or benevolent object
in the locality of the Competition as
determined by the resolution at or
before the time of the winding up, and
approved in writing by the sanctioning
Association.
(ii) 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 Authority may decide.
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18 MATCH RELATED RULES -
QUALIFICATION OF PLAYERS
(A) A Player is one who, being in all other
respects eligible has: -
(i) Signed a fully and correctly completed
Competition Registration Form in ink,
countersigned by an Officer of the club
which is submitted to the Competition/
Registered through WGS prior to the
player playing and whose registration
has been confirmed by the Competition
prior to that player playing in a
Competition match Or
(ii) Signed a fully and correctly completed
Competition registration form in ink
on a match day prior to playing which
is countersigned by an Officer of the
Club and witnessed by an Officer of
the opposing Club, and submitted to
the Competition/WGS on Matchday.
The Player shall not play again until the
Club is in possession of his registration
number (via WGS)
Any registration form which is sent
by the means set out in Rule 18(A but
does not fully and correctly complete
the necessary information via WGS the
registration will not be processed. For
Clubs registering Players under Rule
18 (A) (i) (ii) registration forms will be
provided in a format determined by the
Competition and downloaded from the
website. Clubs must then access WGS to
complete the Registration process
(B)
(i) Contract players are not permitted in
this Competition with the exception of
those players who are registered under
contract with the same Club who have a
team operating at higher level at Steps
1 to 6 of the National League System.
It is the responsibility of each Club to
ensure that any player registered to the
Club has, where necessary, the required
International Transfer Certificate.
Clearance is required for any Player aged
10 and over crossing borders including
Wales, Scotland and Ireland.
(ii) Each Club must have a minimum of 16
players signed on for the Team they
wish to play for by the start of each
playing season. .
(C) A player that owes a football debt
(as defined under the Football Debt
Recovery Regulations) to any Club(s)
shall be permitted to register and play
for a Club in the Competition, save
that the Player may be liable to be
suspended from playing for that Club
should the Player fail to comply with
the terms of the Football Debt Recovery
Regulations in respect of that Football
Debt.
(D) A Fee as set out in the Fees Tariff shall be
paid by each Club/Team for each player
registered
(E) The Management Committee shall
decide all registration disputes In the
event of a player signing a registration
form or having a registration submitted
for more than one Club priority of
Registration 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.
(F) It shall be a breach of Rule for a player
to: -
(i) Play for more than one Club in the
Competition in the same season
without first being transferred
(ii) Having registered for one Club in the
Competition, register for another Club in
the Competition in that season except
for the purpose of a transfer.
(iii) Submit a signed registration form or
submit a registration through WGS
for registration that the player had
wilfully neglected to accurately or fully
complete.
(G)
(i) The Management Committee shall have
the power to accept the registration of
any player subject to the provisions of
Rule 18(G) (ii) and (iii) below.
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(ii) The Management Committee shall have
power to refuse, cancel or suspend the
registration of any player or may fine
any player, at their discretion who
has been charged and found guilty of
registration irregularities (Subject to
Rule 7)
(iii) The Management Committee shall
have the power to make application
to refuse or cancel the registration of
any player charged and found guilty of
undesirable conduct (subject to Rule
7) Subject to the right of appeal to the
F.A. or the relevant County Football
Association. Undesirable conduct
shall mean an incident of repeated
proven misconduct, which may deter a
participant from being involved in the
Competition.
(iv) For a player who has previously had
a registration removed in accordance
with Rule 18(G)(iii) 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.
(Note: Action under Rule 18(G) (iii)
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 bringing the Competition
into dispute and will in any case be
subject to an appeal to the Football
Association. All decisions must include
the period of restriction. For the purpose
of this Rule bringing the game 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 any competition (and
is not restricted to the Competition), in a
period of two years or less from the date
of the first offence.
(H) Subject to compliance with FA Rule
C2 (a) when a Club wishes to register
a player who is already registered
with another Club it shall submit a
transfer form in a format determined
by the Competition to the Competition
accompanied by the fee as set out in
the Fees Tariff. Such transfer shall be
referred by the Competition to the
Club for which the Player is registered.
Should the Club object to the transfer
it should state its objections in writing
to the Competition and to the Player
concerned within 3 days of receipt of
the notification. Upon receipt of the
Clubs consent, or upon its failure to give
written objection within 3 days, the
Competition Secretary may on behalf of
the Management Committee, transfer
the Player who shall be deemed eligible
to play for the new Club from such date
or 3 days after receipt of such transfer.
In the event of an objection to a transfer
the matter shall be referred to the
Management Committee for a decision.
(I) a player may not Register for a club,
ortransfer to another Club in the
Competition after 31st March in each
season except by special permission of
the Management Committee.
(J) A Club shall keep a list of the players
it registers and a record of the games,
in which they have played for the
club, and shall produce such records
upon demand by the Management
Committee.
(K) A register containing the names of all
the players registered for each Club,
with the date of registration, shall be
kept by the (Registrations) Secretary and
shall be open to inspection of any duly
appointed Member Club representative
at all Management Committee Meetings
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or at other times mutually arranged.
Registrations are valid for one season
only.
In the event of a player without a
written contract changing his status to
that of a contracted player with a Club
in the Competition or with a Club in
another competition his registration as
a player without a written contract will
automatically be cancelled and declared
void unless the Club conforms to the
exception detailed in Rule 18(B) (i)
(L) A Player shall not be eligible to play for
a team in any championship, promotion
or relegation deciding match (as
specified in Rule 22(A) unless the player
has played 50% of the games for that
team in the Competition in the current
season.
(M) A Team shall not include more than (2)
Players who have taken part in a more
senior Competition matches during the
current Playing Season unless a period
of 21 days has elapsed since they last
played, For the purpose of this Rule a
senior competition is Step 6 football and
above
(N)
(i) Subject to Rule 18 (N) (ii) any Club found
to have played an ineligible Player in a
Competition Match or Matches where
points are awarded shall have any
points gained from that Competition
Match deducted from its record, up to a
maximum of 12 points, and have levied
on it a fine (in accordance with the Fines
Tariff)
(ii) The Management Committee may,
vary this decision in respect of the
points gained only in circumstances
where the ineligibility is due to obtain
an International Transfer Certificate or
where the ineligibility is related to the
Players status
(iii) Where a Club is found to have played
an ineligible Player in accordance with
Rule 18 (N) (i) above, the Management
Committee may also at its discretion :
(a) Award the points available in the
Competition Match in question to the
opponents, subject to the Competition
Match not being ordered to be replayed:
or
(b) Levy penalty points against the Club in
default; or
(c) Order that such Competition Match or
Matches be replayed (on such terms
as are decided by the Management
Committee).
(O) The following Clauses applies to
Competitions involving players in full
time secondary education:-
(i) Priority must be given at all times
to school and school organisations
activities. .
(ii) The availability of children must be
cleared with the Head teachers (except
for Sunday Leagues)
(iii) To play open age football the player
must have achieved the age of 16 years.
(P) A Player who has played for a Team in a
higher Division in that Playing Season
shall not be eligible to play for a Team in
a Lower Division except by permission
of the Management Committee.
19 CLUB COLOURS. CLUB NAME
Every Club must register the colour of its
shirts and shorts and alternative colours
of shirts and shorts with the Committee
by the AGM who shall decide as to their
suitability. Any Club wishing to change
its colours during the Playing Season
must obtain the permission of the
Management Committee. Goalkeepers
must wear colours, which distinguish
them from other players and the referee.
No player, including the goalkeeper,
shall be permitted to wear Black or very
dark shirts. Any team not being able to
play in its normal colours as registered
with the Competition shall notify its
opponents the colours in which they
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will play (including the colour of the
goalkeepers jersey) at least 7 days
before the match. If, in the opinion of
the referee, two Clubs have the same
or similar colours, the away team shall
make the change. Should a Team delay
the scheduled time of kick off for a
Competition Match by not having
a change of colours. Shirts must be
numbered, failing which a fine will be
levied in accordance with the Fines Tariff
20 PLAYING SEASON. CONDITIONS
OF PLAY, KICK OFF TIMES,
POSTPONEMENTS. SUBSTITUTES
(A) All Competition Matches shall be
played in accordance with the Laws
of the Game as determined by the
International Football Association
Board. 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.
The Management Committee shall have
the power to decide whether a pitch
and/or facilities are suitable for matches
in the Competition and order the club
concerned to play its fixtures on another
ground. Football Turf pitches (3G) are
allowed in this Competition providing
they meet the required performance
standards that are listed on the FA’s
Register of Football Turf pitches. For
clubs playing at step 7 and below a pitch
must be tested (by a FIFA accredited
test institute) every three years and
the results passed to the FA. The FA will
give a decision on the suitability for use
and add the pitch to the register. The
home Club is responsible for advising
participants of footwear requirements
when confirming match arrangements
in accordance with Rule 20 (C) Within
the National League System (NLS)
all Competition Matches shall have a
duration of 90 minutes unless a shorter
time (not less than 60 minutes) is
mutually arranged by the two captains
in consultation with the referee prior
to the commencement of the match,
and in any event be of equal halves.
Two matches involving the same two
teams can be played on the same day
providing the total playing time is not
more than 120 minutes.
The times of Kick off shall be as follows:
- August, September, October, March,
April and May 3.00pm, Teams not using
floodlights November, December,
January and February 2.00pm
The times of the kick off shall be fixed at
the AGM and can only be altered by the
mutual consent of the two competing
clubs prior to the scheduled date of the
match with written notification given
to the Competition at least seven days
prior.
Referees must order matches to
commence at the appointed time
and must report all late starts to the
Competition. The home team must
provide goal nets and at least two
footballs fit for play and the referee shall
make a report to the Competition if the
footballs are unsuitable.
(B) 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 parent County Association
Cup Competitions and any Challenge
Cup or any Cup Competitions, run in
conjunction with this League All other
matches must be considered secondary.
Clubs may agree to mutually bring
forward a match with the consent of the
Fixture Secretary.
In the case of a revised fixture date, the
Clubs must be given by the Competition
5 clear days’ notice of the match (unless
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(C) An Officer of the home Club must give
notice of full particulars of the location
of, and access to, the ground and time
of kick off to the match officials and the
Secretary of the opposing Club at least
3 clear days prior to the playing of the
match. If not so provided, the away club
shall seek such details and report the
circumstances to the Competition.
(D) In accordance with the Laws of the
Game a minimum of 8 players will
constitute a team for a Competition
Match.
(E)
(i) Home and Away matches shall be
played. In the event of a Club failing to
keep its engagement the Management
Committee shall have the power to
impose a fine (in accordance with the
Fines Tariff), and deduct the points
from the defaulting Club, Award the
points from the match in question to
the opponents, Order the game to be
played, Order the defaulting Club to pay
the expenses incurred by the opponents
or otherwise deal with them except the
awarding of goals. Notwithstanding the
foregoing home and away provision
the Management Committee shall
have the power to order a match to be
played on a neutral ground or on the
opponents ground if they are satisfied
that such action is warranted by the
circumstances.
(ii) Any Club with more than one team in
the Competition shall always fulfil its
fixture, within the Competition, in the
following order of precedence: - First
Team, Reserve Team, and A Team.
(iii) Any Club unable to fulfil a fixture or
where a fixture has been postponed
for any reason must without delay give
notice to the (Fixtures) Secretary the
Competition Referees Appointments
Secretary, the Secretary of the opposing
Club and the match officials.
(iv) In the event of a Competition match
not being played or abandoned owing
to causes over which neither Club
has control, it should be played in its
entirety on a date to be mutually agreed
by the two Clubs and approved by
the Management Committee. Failing
such agreement and notification to the
Fixtures Secretary within 7 Days. The
Management Committee shall have the
power to order the match to be played
on a named date or on or before a given
date. Where it is to the advantage of the
Competition and the Clubs involved
agree, the Management Committee
shall also be empowered to order the
score at the time of the abandonment
to stand.
(v) 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 award the points for
the match to the opponent. 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 has
been abandoned owing to the conduct
of both teams and 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.
(vi) The Management Committee shall
review any match that has taken place
where either or both teams were under
a suspension imposed upon them by
the Association or Affiliated Association.
In each case the team that was under
suspension would be dealt with in the
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with ineligible players in accordance
with Rule 8K (i) above. Where both
teams were under suspension the game
must be declared null and void and shall
not be replayed.
(F) A Club may at its discretion and in
accordance with the Laws of the Game
substitute Players in any Competition
Match. A Club may name up to 5
Substitute Players of whom 5 Players
may be used. Each Club must hand
the Team Sheet containing the names
of the Players and Substitutes on the
official team sheet, provided at a cost
as set out in the Fees Tariff per book,
to the Referee and a representative of
their opponents in the presence of the
Referee not later than 30 minutes before
kick-off for Saturday games and not
later than 15 minutes before kick-off for
midweek games, The Players registration
numbers and colours of the playing strip
must be clearly stated. Any Club altering
its team sheet or numbering after it has
been exchanged may be fined. A Player
who is named on the team sheet may be
replaced without a fine if he is injured
during the warm-up after the exchange
of the team sheet. Any change must
be notified to the Referee and to a
representative of their opponents prior
to the actual kick off. A player who has
been selected, appointed or named as
a substitute before the start of a match
but does not actually play in the game
shall not be considered to have been a
player in that game within the meaning
of Rule 18 of this Competition.
(G) The half time interval shall be of 10
minutes duration, but it shall not exceed
15 minutes. The half time interval may
only be altered with the consent of the
referee.
(H) The teams taking part in fixture
Competition Match shall identify a team
captain who must wear an armband
and has a responsibility to offer support
to the management of the on-field
discipline of his team mates.
21 REPORTING RESULTS
(A) Send to Registration Secretary Copy of
carbon copied teamsheet (including any
Matchday signings and Officials signed
fees if applicable) within 5 hours of final
whistle also indicate if a player has been
shown a yellow or red card and also the
Referees markings required by Rule 23
or any other information required by
the Competition. All team sheets must
be entered on the FA Full/Time website
within 3 days of the date of the Match
being played.
(B) Both home and away Clubs must text
the Result to the FA Full Time system by
5.30pm on the day of the game, or by
10.00pm for a night game, each Club
must nominate 2 Club Officials/ Mobile
Numbers to receive the FA Full Time
Text.
(C) The match result notification, correctly
completed, shall be signed by a
responsible member of the Club, or as
prescribed by the Competition.
(D) Both Clubs shall text the result (to
include their teams and goal scorers) of
each match to the Results Collator by
5.30pm on the day of the match or by
4.30pm if the game kicks off at 2.00pm
or before, or by 10.00pm if the match is
an evening kick off. Teams involved in
other senior games must also telephone
or text their result into the Results
Collator as above within the specified
time limits and must also notify the
Results Collator of any postponements
immediately.
22 DETERMINING CHAMPIONSHIP
(A) Team rankings within the Competition
will be decided by points with 3 points
to be awarded for a win and 1 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.
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In the event of two or more teams are
equal on points team rankings shall be
determined by goal difference (where
goals scored against by each Club shall
be deducted from the goals scored
by that Club and the largest positive
difference shall be placed highest).
In the event of two Teams still being
equal, the Team that has scored the
most goals during the Playing Season
shall be placed highest. In the event of
two or more Teams still being equal,
the Team that has won most matches
during the Playing Season shall be
placed highest.
In the event of two or more Teams still
being equal, the team that has the
better playing record against the other
Team in their head to head Competition
Matches during the Playing Season
shall be placed highest. If the records
of two or more teams are still equal
and it is necessary for any reason to
determine the position of each then
the teams affected shall play a deciding
match or matches as determined by the
Management Committee.
(B) Automatic promotion shall be applied for
the teams highest in the final table with
the relevant ground grade, as allowed
by the FA and automatic relegation
shall be applied for the last Team in
each division except as provided for
hereunder, subject to the provisions of
Rule 2(L).
(i) 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.
(ii) Vacancies occurring after conclusion
of the season may be filled any of the
following ways
(a) Retention of otherwise relegated
team(s)
(b) Additional promotion of the next
ranked team(s) from the Division below
(c) Election
(D) In the event of a Team withdrawing from
the Competition before 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. For the purposes
of this Rule22(D) a completed fixture
shall include any Competition Match
(es) which has been awarded by the
Management Committee.
(E) Where a promotion and/or relegation
link exists between Competitions. Clubs,
providing they meet the appropriate
grading criteria, will be eligible to make
application to the Competition at their
AGM. Should the champion Club not
wish for promotion or, alternatively, not
have the necessary grading criteria, then
the highest placed Club will be eligible
under the same conditions.
23 MATCH OFFICIALS
(A) 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 Authority.
(B) (i) In the event of the non-appearance
of the appointed Referee the appointed
senior Assistant Referee shall take
charge and a substitute Assistant
Referee appointed by the competing
teams.
(ii) In cases where there are no officially
appointed Assistant Referees, the
Clubs shall agree upon a Referee. An
Individual thus agreed upon shall, for
that game, have the full powers, status
and authority of a registered Referee.
Individuals under the age of 16 must
not participate either as a Referee or
Assistant Referee in any Competition
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(C) Where Assistant Referees are not
appointed each Team shall provide a
Club Assistant Referee.
(D) The appointed Referee shall have the
power to decide as to the fitness of the
ground in all matches and the decision
shall be final to either in the case of
a Local Authority or the owners of a
ground, the representative of that body
is the sole arbiter and whose decision
must be accepted
(E) Subject to any limits/provisions laid
down by the sanctioning Association
Match Officials appointed under this
Rule shall be paid a match fee as set out
in the Fees Tariff for Referees & as set out
in the Fees Tariff for Assistant Referees
and travel expenses as set out in the
Fees Tariff per mile. Match Officials will
be paid their fees and/or expenses by
the home Club immediately after the
Competition Match. .
(F) 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 only. Where a
match is not being played owing to one
Club being in default, that Club shall
be ordered to pay the Officials, if they
attend the ground, their full fee and
expenses.
(G) A Referee not keeping his or her
engagement and failing to give a
satisfactory explanation as to their non-
appearance, may have the fact reported
to the Association with which they are
registered.
(H) 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. Clubs failing
to comply with this Rule shall be liable
to be fined in accordance with the Fines
Tariff or dealt with as the Management
Committee shall determine
(I) 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 County
Football Association.
(J) The Referee shall submit a report Form
supplied by the Competition giving
the result of the match, the number of
Players in each team and the time of
the kick off, any sending offs or cautions
to the Secretary within two days of the
match, a copy must also be given to a
representative of each Club within a
reasonable time after the end of the
match (even if there has been no breach
of any Rules or Player misconduct)
(K) Referees and Assistant Referees shall be
supplied, each season, with a copy of
the Competition Rules free of charge.
(L) Referees and Assistant Referees shall
have undertaken a Respect briefing
offered by the FA/County FA or the
League
(M) Referees and Assistant Referees in this
Competition shall wear a Black Uniform.
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CHALLENGE CUP COMPETITION
CODE “B” RULES
1 NAME OF COMPETITION
This Competition shall be called
the Lincolnshire Football League
Challenge Cup Competition and shall
be conducted on the knock-out system.
All matches shall be played and carried
out in accordance with the Rules,
Regulations and By-laws of the Football
Association and the Laws of the Game.
2 ENTRY LIMITED TO LEAGUE CLUBS
(A) The Cup/Trophy shall be open for
annual Competition amongst affiliated
Clubs that are Members of the
Competition stated in Rule 1 as the
Management Committee may from time
to time decide
(B) The Entry Fee shall be £25.00 per Club
payable before AGM in each year.
3 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
(A) The AGM shall be held at the same time
and place as the Lincolnshire Football
League Competition AGM.
(B) The Officers of the Competition shall be
the same as those elected at the AGM
of the Lincolnshire Football League
Competition.
(C) Any suggested alterations to these
rules may be made but they must
have been submitted in writing to the
Competition Secretary before 30th
April each year. The proposals, together
with any proposals by the Management
Committee, shall be circulated to
the Clubs by the 15th May and any
amendments there to shall be circulated
to Clubs with the notice of the AGM.
A proposal to change a rule shall be
carried if a majority of those present
and entitled to vote and voting are in
favour. The proposals must be signed by
the Chairman and Secretary of the Club
proposing such alterations.
(D) Any alterations or additions decided
upon shall not become operative
until the approval of the Lincolnshire
Football Association Ltd shall have been
obtained.
4 CONTROL OF COMPETITIONS
The entire control of the Competition
shall be in the hands of the
Management Committee of the
Lincolnshire Football League
Competition.
5 GATE RECEIPTS AND PROCEEDS OF
COMPETITION
In all rounds up to the Final the home
Club shall take its own receipts and
pay its expenses, including ground
preparation, Referees and Assistant
Referees (where appointed) their
fees and expenses. The visiting Team
is responsible for its own travelling
expenses. The home Club shall pay the
Official(s) their fee(s) and expenses on
the day of the match in their dressing
room immediately after the conclusion
of the game.
6 FINAL ARRANGEMENTS
(A) The arrangement of the Final shall
be left entirely in the hands of the
Management Committee who shall
appoint dates, Officials, grounds, take
all receipts and pay any expenses not
to exceed a sum considered reasonable
by the Committee. All Clubs in the
Competition shall be liable to make their
ground available to the Competition for
the purpose of the playing of the Final
tie. Referees and Assistant Referees shall
receive trophies/mementoes in lieu of a
fee plus travelling expenses for the Final.
(B) The net proceeds of the Final of the
Competition each year shall be devoted
to the funds of the Competition.
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7 DURATION OF GAME AND CLUB
COLOURS
(A) All matches shall have a duration of 90
minutes unless a shorter time (not less
than 60 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. In the event of a draw
at full time, extra time of 15 minutes
each way shall be played in all rounds
up to, and including, the Final. If the
scores are level at the end of the normal
time, and after extra time of 15 minutes
each way has been played, then the
game shall be decided by the taking
of penalty kicks, from the penalty
mark, in accordance with the Football
Association Handbook. If the tie is over
two legs in the event of the aggregate
score being level at full time in the
second leg, then no extra time will be
played, and the game shall be decided
by the taking of penalty kicks, from the
penalty mark, in accordance with the
Football Association Handbook. The
halftime interval shall be of 10 minutes
duration and this can only be altered
with the consent of the Referee.
(B) If in the opinion of the Referee Two
Clubs have the same or similar colours,
the away team shall change. Any team
not having a change of colours, or
delaying the kick-off by not having a
change of colours, shall be fined £20.00
Goalkeepers must wear colours, which
distinguish them from other Players and
the Referee.
(C) In all matches players’ shirts shall be
clearly numbered 1-16/17 or a fine of
£20.00 will be imposed.
(D) Goal nets must be provided in all games.
8. QUALIFICATIONS OF PLAYERS AND
INELIGIBLE PLAYERS
(A) No Player shall play for more than one
competing Club or Team in the same
season. Each individual must have
been a registered League Competition
Player of the Club or Team for which he
happens to compete each player must
have been registered by 12 noon on the
Friday prior to the registered date fixed
for playing the match, or by 12 noon on
the Friday previous to the date on which
the match is played whichever is the
earlier. Unless the player is a goalkeeper
and permission is granted by the League
Emergency Committee. A Player having
played for a Club or Team in one match
of the Competition for which he was
qualified shall, unless in the meantime
he has been transferred to another Club,
be entitled to play in any subsequent
match in the same Competition for the
same Club or Team in the same season.
In the case of postponed or replayed
matches, only those Players shall be
allowed to play who were eligible for
the first match. A Player who has been
suspended may, if otherwise qualified;
play in postponed or replayed ties after
the term of his suspension has expired.
Only Players who were eligible to play in
the semi-finals shall be allowed to play
in the final. A Club may at its discretion
and in accordance with the Laws of the
Game use 5 substitute players in any
match in this Competition who may
be selected from 5 players. A player
who has been substituted cannot
return as a second or third substitute.
Each club must hand the Team Sheet
containing the names of the players and
substitutes on the official team sheet,
provided at a cost of £10 per book, to
the Referee and a representative of
their opponents in the presence of the
Referee not later than not later than 30
minutes for Saturday games & not later
than 15 minutes for midweek games.
The player’s registration numbers and
colours of the playing strip must be
clearly stated. Any club in breach of this
rule will be fined. Any Club altering its
team sheet or numbering after it has
been exchanged may be fined. A player
who is named on the team sheet may be
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replaced without a fine if he is injured
during the warm up after the exchange
of the team sheet. Any change MUST
be notified to the referee and to a
representative of their opponents prior
to the actual kick off. A player who has
been selected, appointed or named as a
substitute before the start of the match
but does not actually play in the game
shall not be considered to have been a
player in that game within the meaning
of Rule 8 of this Competition.
(B) Ineligible Player - any Club playing an
ineligible Player shall be struck out of
the Competition and fined £75 per
ineligible Player.
(C) Any team short of complement
(less than {11} Eleven Players, not
including named substitutes) at the
commencement of the game shall be
fined £20 for each missing player. A
minimum of 7 players will constitute a
team in this competition
9 APPOINTMENT AND CHARGES OF
REFEREES AND LATE STARTS
(A) Registered Referees and Assistant
Referees for all matches shall be
appointed in a manner approved by
the Management Committee and by
the sanctioning Association(s). In the
event of the nonappearance of the
appointed Referee the appointed senior
Assistant Referee shall take charge
and a substitute Assistant Referee
appointed by the competing Teams.
In cases where there are no officially
appointed Assistant Referees, the Clubs
shall agree upon a Referee, where only
one assistant referee is appointed a
substitute assistant referee shall be
agreed upon by the competing teams.
An Individual thus agreed upon shall, for
that game, have the full powers, status
and authority of a registered Referee.
Referees under the age of 16 should
not participate either as a Referee
or Assistant Referee in any open age
competition
(B) Officials appointed under this rule
shall be entitled to charge Referee’s/
Assistant Referees fee of £30.00/£25.00
plus travelling expenses of 30p per mile.
A Referee/Assistant Referee is entitled
to half fee and travelling expenses as
above if the match to which they were
appointed and attended is not played,
but where a match is not played owing
to one Club being in default, then
that Club shall pay the Official(s) if
they attend at the ground, full fee and
allowed expenses.
(C) Referees/Assistant Referees in this
Competition shall wear black uniforms.
(D) Referees must order matches to
commence at the appointed time if
possible, and must report all late starts
to the Competition and should advise
the captains of his intentions. The
Management Committee shall fix the
time of kick-off for each match. Any
Club turning out later than the specified
time, failing satisfactory explanation
being given, shall be fined according
to the severity of the offence. In the
event of any late start preventing the
completion of any match, the defaulting
Club shall be liable to forfeit the match.
Referees must report in writing exact
time of kick-off in cases of late starts
and also any cases of matches not
started or completed, stating the reason
for this within three clear days to the
Competition Secretary.
10 OBJECTIONS AND PROTESTS
Any objections relative to the field of
play or appurtenances of the game
must be lodged in writing with the
Referee before the commencement
of a match. All protests or objections
must be made in duplicate and
confirmed in writing to the Secretary
of the Competition within three clear
days after the match, accompanied
by a protest fee of £50, which shall be
forfeited if the protestor objection fails.
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11 ARRANGEMENTS AND REGISTRATION
OF ROUNDS
(A) Dates shall be appointed by the
Management Committee for each round
at the AGM, and immediately furnished
to the Secretary of the Lincolnshire
Football Association, and all matches
must be decided on or before the dates
so chosen, unless the special permission
of the Management Committee is
obtained for an extension of time.
Clubs first drawn in the ballot shall have
choice of ground.
(B) In the event of a match not being
played or abandoned owing to causes
over which neither Club has control it
shall, subject to Rule 14(b) be replayed
in its entirety on a date to be set by the
Fixtures Secretary.
12 NOTICE OF RESULTS
(A) The Registration Secretary & General
Secretary (emailed copies only) must
receive within 5 clear days of the date
played, by post or by email before 5pm
on the Monday following a Saturday
fixture or before midnight of the
following day of a midweek fixture,
the result of each Competition match
in the prescribed manner, on the
official form, provided at a cost of £10
per book, when requested. This must
include the forename(s) and surname
of the team players (in block letters),
players’ registration numbers, also
indicate if a player has been shown a
yellow or red card and also the Referee
markings required by Rule 13, or any
other information required by the
Competition. Failure to do so will incur
a fine of £20 and the Club being dealt
with as the Management Committee
decides.
(B) The Home Club shall telephone or text
the result (to include both teams goal
scorers) of each match to the Results
Collator by 5-30pm on the day of the
match or by 10pm if the match has an
evening kick off. Teams involved in other
senior games must also telephone or
text their result into the results collator
as above within the specified time limits,
and must also notify the results collator
of any postponements Clubs in default
shall be fined £20.
(C) The match result notification, correctly
completed, shall be signed by a
responsible member of the Club. Failure
to do so will result in a fine of £20. The
Management Committee shall have
the power to take such action as they
deem suitable against a Club which
submits an incomplete form or incorrect
information.
13 CLUBS NOT ALLOWED TO WITHDRAW
IN SEMI-FINALS OR FINAL
Any Club reaching the semi-final or
final stage of the Competition shall not
be allowed to withdraw or postpone
such match, but must play its best
available Team. In the event of any Club
failing to keep its engagement without
making application for postponement
or giving a satisfactory explanation
to the Management Committee, the
match shall go against it by default,
and a fine of £200 shall be imposed.
Any Club not complying with this rule
shall be considered to be guilty of
gross misconduct, and in addition to
being dealt with by the Management
Committee shall be compelled to pay
the expenses of their opponents. Note:
Any Club failing for any reason to play
on the date fixed by the Competition for
either the Semi-Final or the Final must
be struck out of the Competition.
14 POWERS OF THE MANAGEMENT
COMMITTEE
(A) The Management Committee shall have
power for breach of Rules or other
misconduct to inflict fines upon Clubs,
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to suspend or expel any Player or Club
from taking part in the Competition,
and to order matches to be replayed
on such terms as they decide. The
Management Committee shall be at
full liberty from time to time to appoint
and to delegate any of their powers to a
Sub - Committee and shall have power
to appoint Commissions to inquire
into any complaints, claims, appeals
protest, or any other matters within
the jurisdiction of the Competition and
the expenses of such Commission shall
be borne by the party to whom the
Commission shall deem to have been
at fault. Subject to confirmation by the
Management Committee, the decisions
of the Sub - Committee, or Commission
shall be considered final, subject to
Rule 19.
(B) The Management Committee shall
review all abandoned matches and in
cases where it is to the advantage of the
Competition and does no injustice to
any of the Clubs, shall be empowered
to order the score to stand at the time
of the abandonment to be recorded
as the result. In all cases where the
Management Committee is satisfied
that a game has been abandoned
owing to the conduct of one Club or its
Club Member or Members, they shall
be empowered to award the tie to its
opponent and/or take what other action
they deem necessary. In cases where
a game is abandoned owing to the
conduct of either Clubs 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 Lincolnshire Football Association
or the appropriate County Football
Association.
15 TROPHY: LEGAL OWNERS CONDITION
OF TAKING OVER AGREEMENT TO BE
ASSIGNED.
(A) 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 31st
March each year, or a fine of £20 will
be imposed. 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.” A Cup or Trophy
must be returned in the condition it
was presented to the club in, or a fine
of £20 will be imposed and deposit
for forfeited. A Club winning a Cup or
Trophy is responsible for the engraving
of same, failure to do so will result in a
fine of £20 being imposed plus the cost
of the engraving. Failure to comply will
result in a fine as determined by the
Management Committee.
(B) At the close of each Competition awards
may be made to the winning team, 16
for the players and 1 for the Secretary, if
the funds of the Competition permit.
16 PRECEDENCE OF OTHER
COMPETITIONS
The Lincolnshire FA and National
FACompetitions shall take precedence
over any fixtures arranged under the
rules of this Competition.
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17 BOARD OF APPEAL
Within 14 days of the posting of
written notification of any decision
of the Management Committee of
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 Lincolnshire Football
Association including a fee of £50.00
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
cost of the appeal shall be borne. The
decision of the Board of Appeal is final
and binding on all parties concerned.
18 CLUBS ENTERING OUTSIDE
COMPETITIONS
A Club having been granted permission
by the Lincolnshire Football Association
to enter any Competition outside of the
County is not allowed to postpone or
cancel any match within the jurisdiction
of the Lincolnshire Football Association
without their permission.
19 RULES BINDING ON CLUBS
Each 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 17. Each Club in the Competition
must be supplied with a complete copy
of the Competition Rules.
20 SUBSTITUTES
A Club may at its discretion and in
accordance with the Laws of the
Game use 5 Substitute Players in any
match in this Competition who may
be selected from 5 Players. The Referee
shall be informed of the names of the
Substitutes not later than 15 minutes
before the start of the game. A Player
who has been selected, appointed or
named as a Substitute before the start
of the match but does not actually play
in the game shall NOT be considered
to have been a Player in that game
within the meaning of Rule 8 of this
Competition. A player who has been
substituted cannot return as a second,
or third, substitute.
21 FINES
All fines and charges shall be paid
within 14 days of date of posting of the
written notification, unless otherwise
ordered. All outstanding finance and
claims whatsoever shall be cleared
before the AGM. Clubs, Club Officials
or individuals committing a breach
of this rule will incur penalties as the
Management Committee may impose.
22 BREACH OF RULES
Any Club guilty of all or any breaches
of the Rules, late kick-offs, absence of
appointed officials at the advertised
time of kick-off, teams playing short of
compliment, or any other irregularities
must notify the General Secretary in
writing within three clear days’ (Sundays
excepted). Such notification must be
under separate cover using First Class
post or by email. Failure to comply with
any part of this Rule will result in a fine
of £20 being imposed.
23 INSURANCE
All Clubs must have public liability
insurance cover of at least 10 million
pounds (£10,000,000). All Clubs
shall be members of a Players’
personal accident scheme. The policy
cover shall be at least equal to the
minimum recommendation cover
determined from time to time by the
sanctioning Association. In instances
where the Football Association is the
sanctioning Association, the minimum
recommended cover will be the cover
required by the Affiliated Association to
which the Club affiliates.
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24 DISSOLUTION
(A) Dissolution of the Competition shall
be by resolution approved at a Special
General Meeting by a majority of three
quarters of the members present and
shall take effect from the date of the
relevant Special Meeting.
(B) In the event of the dissolution of
the Competition, the members of
the Management Committee are
responsible for the winding up of the
assets and liabilities of the Competition.
(C) The Management Committee shall deal
with any surplus assets as follows:
(i) Any surplus assets, save for a Trophy
or any other presentation, remaining
after the discharge of the depts. And
liabilities of the Competition shall be
transferred only to another Competition
or Affiliated association or The Football
Association Benevolent Fund or to
such charitable or benevolent object
in the locality of the Competition as
determined by resolution at or before
the time or winding up, and approved in
writing by the sanctioning Association.
(ii) If a Competition is discontinued for
any reason a Trophy or any other
presentation shall be returned to the
Donor if the condition attached to it
so provide or, if not, dealt with as the
sanctioning Association may decide.
THE LINCOLNSHIRE FOOTBALL LEAGUE
SUPPLEMENTARY CUP COMPETITION
The rules of the above competition are the
same as the Lincolnshire Football League
Challenge Cup except for the following:
1 NAME OF THE COMPETITION
This competition shall be called the
Brian Stratford Memorial Trophy
Competition and shall be conducted
on the knock-out system. or will be
conducted on a league basis, split into
two groups where they play each other
twice and the top two teams in each
group progress to the semi-finals, with
the Winner of Group A playing the
Runner up in Group B in one semi-final
& the Runner up in Group A playing the
Winner of Group B in the other semi-
final.
7 DURATION OF GAME AND CLUB
COLOURS
(A) All matches shall have a duration of 90
minutes unless a shorter time (not less
than 60 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. In the event of a draw
at full time, extra time of 15 minutes
each way shall be played in all rounds
(Except in Group games were the score
after 90 minutes is the result) up to,
and including, the Final. If the scores
are level at the end of the normal time,
and after extra time of 15 minutes
each way has been played, then the
game shall be decided by the taking
of penalty kicks, from the penalty
mark, in accordance with the Football
Association Handbook. If the tie is over
two legs in the event of the aggregate
score being level at full time in the
second leg, then no extra time will be
played, and the game shall be decided
by the taking of penalty kicks, from the
penalty mark, in accordance with the
Football Association Handbook. The
halftime interval shall be of 10 minutes’
duration and this can only be altered
with the consent of the Referee.
8 QUALIFICATION OF PLAYERS AND
INELIGIBLE PLAYERS
(B) Ineligible Player - Any club playing an
ineligible player shall be struck out
of the competition and fined £75 per
ineligible player. Any club found to be
guilty of playing an ineligible player in
any group game of the Supplementary
Cup shall be fined and have any points
gained deducted from their total
and the points will be added to their
opponent’s total.
CHALLENGE CUP COMPETITION
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FEES & FINES TARIFF
FINES TARIFF
RULE NO DESCRIPTION FINE
2 (G) Failure to Affiliate £20
2 (I) Failure to comply with FA Initiatives £20
2 (K) Unauthorised entry of Teams into Competitions £20
3 Failure to obtain consent for a change of Club Name £20
4 (C) Failure to pay a Deposit £20
4 (E) Failure to provide Affiliation Number/Details Form £20
5 (E)
Communications conducted by persons other than
nominated Officers
£20
6 (H)
Failure to comply with an Instruction of the Management
Committee
£20
6 (I) Failure to pay a Fine within the required timeframe Doubled
8 (H) Failure to be represented at A G M £75
9 Failure to be represented at S G M £75
11 (A)
Failure to provide notice of withdrawal before Deadline 31st
March
£250
11 (B) Failure to Commence/Complete Fixtures £250
16 (A) Failure to have the required Public liability Insurance £20
16 (B) Failure to have the required Players Insurance £20
18 (B) (ii)
Failure to have the required number of registered Players
prior to the season commencing
£20
18 (F)
Registering or Playing for multiple Clubs, or inaccurate
completion of Registration Form
£20
18 (G) (ii) Registration Irregularities £20
18 (N) Playing an ineligible Player £50
19 Delaying Kick Off due to no change of Colours £20
19 Failure to number shirts £10
20 (A) Delay Kick Off due to failure to provide required equipment £20
20 (B) Failure to play matches on date fixed £100
20 (C) Failure to provide details of a fixture £20
20 (D) Playing match with less than required no. of Players £20
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1948/49 Alford United
1949/50 Brigg Town
1950/51 Alford United
1951/52 Skegness Town
1952/53 Grimsby T. ‘A’
1953/54 Brigg Town
1954/55 Gains. Trin. Res.
1955/56 Skegness Town
1956/57 Ashby Institute
1957/58 Louth United
1958/59 Grimsby Bor. Pol.
1959/60 Grimsby Bor. Pol.
1960/61 Barton Town
1961/62 Grimsby Bor. Pol.
1962/63 Appleby-Frodingham
1963/64 Lincoln United
1964/65 Boston
1965/66 Ashby Institute
PREMIER DIVISION
1961/62 Scunthorpe United Res.
1962/63 Comp. Suspended
1963/64 Scunthorpe United Res.
1964/65 Scunthorpe United Res.
1965/66 Lincoln City Res.
1966/67 Lincoln City Res.
1968/69 Comp. Suspended
1969/70 Comp. Suspended
1970/71 Comp. Suspended
1971/72 Comp. Suspended
1972/73 Louth United
1973/74 Brigg Town
1974/75 Ruston Bucyrus
1975/76 Brigg Town
1976/77 Appleby - Frodingham
1977/78 Appley - Frodingham
1978/79 Drewery Sports
1979/80 Gainsborough United
1980/81 Sleaford Town
1981/82 Hykeham Town
1982/83 Ross Sports
1983/84 Ross Sports
1984/85 Skegness Town
1985/86 Louth United
1986/87 Louth United
1987/88 Ruston Sports
1988/89 Ruston Sports
1989/90 Bottesford Town
1990/91 Bottesford Town
1991/92 Bottesford Town
1992/93 Humberside United
1993/94 Appleby - Frod. Ath.
1994/95 Wyberton F.C.
1995/96 Lincoln United
1996/97 Barton Town O.B.
1997/98 Lincoln United
1998/99 Limestone Rangers
1999/00 Boston United Res.
2000/01 Grantham Town Res.
2001/02 Lincoln Utd Res.
2002/03 Grimsby Amateurs
2003/04 Sleaford Town
2004/05 Wyberton F.C.
2005/06 Hykeham Town
2006/07 Skegness Town
2007/08 Skegness Town
2008/09 CBG Humbertherm
2009/10 Harvest
2010/11 Boston United Res.
2011/12 Cleethorpes Town
2012/13 Skegness United
2013/14 Skegness Town
2014/15 Hykeham Town
2015/16 Skegness Town
2016/17 Skegness Town
2017/18 Ruston Sports
2018/19 Lincoln Moorlands Railway
2019/20 (abandoned due to Coronavirus)
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DIVISION ONE
1966/67 Louth United
1967/68 Louth United
1968/69 Brigg Town
1969/70 Brigg Town
1970/71 Brigg Town
1971/72 Brigg Town
1972/73 Crowle United
1973/74 Lincoln Claytons
1974/75 Lincoln Utd. Res.
1975/76 Market Rasen Tn.
1976/77 Appleby - Frod. Res.
1977/78 Drewery Sports
1978/79 Scun. Desert Rat
1979/80 Scun. Desert Rat
1980/81 Hykeham Tn.
1981/82 Barton Town
1982/83 Ruston Bucyrus Res.
1983/84 Ross Sports Res.
1984/85 Brigg White Horse
1985/86 Saxilby Athletic
1986/87 Croft United
DIVISION TWO
1966/67 Scotter United
1967/68 Grimsby Amat.
1968/69 Sleaford Town
1969/70 Scartho Wand.
1970/71 Messingham Trinity
1971/72 Ashby Inst. Res.
1972/73 Aubourn
1973/74 Metheringham
1974/75 Alford Trinity
1975/76 Ruston Sports Res.
1976/77 Drewery Sports
1977/78 Scun. Desert Rat
DIVISION TWO CUP WINNERS
1974/75 Ross Sports Res.
1975/76 No Competition
1976/77 Drewery Sports
1977/78 Scun. Desert Rat.
BILL ALLINSON CUP
1986/87 Bottesford Town
AAH GLASS (SCUN.) CUP
1989/90 Skegness Town
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SUPPLEMENTARY CUP WINNERS
FOR THE BRIAN STRATFORD
MEMORIALTROPHY
1949/50 Alford Town & Brigg
Town (Joint Holders)
1950/51 Lincoln City ‘A’
1951/52 Lincoln City ‘A
1952/53 Lincoln City ‘A
1953/54 Skegness Town
1954/55 Grimsby Town ‘A’ &
Skegness Town (JointHolders)
1955/56 Louth United
1956/57 Louth United
1957/58 Gains. Trinity Res.
1958/59 Holbeach United Res.
1959/60 Grimsby Town ‘A’
1960/61 Barton Town
1961/62 Lincoln City ‘A’
1965/66 Louth United
1966/67 Lincoln United Res.
1967/68 Ruston Bucyrus Res.
1968/69 Lysaghts Sports Res.
1969/70 Ruston Bucyrus Res.
1970/71 Not Played
1971/72 Immingham Town
1972/73 Gunness
1973/74 Sleaford Town
1974/75 Ruston Sports
1975/76 Appleby-Frodingham
1976/77 Ross Sports Res.
1977/78 Messingham Res.
1978/79 Ross Sports
1979/80 Mablethorpe Athletic &
Messingham T. Res.(Joint Holders)
1980/81 Hykeham Town
1981/82 Messingham T. Res.
1983/84 Ross Sports Res.
1984/85 Grimsby Amateurs
1985/86 Louth United Res.
1986/87 Immingham Town Res.
1987/88 Ruston Sports
1988/89 Sleaford Town
1989/90 Barton Town
1990/91 Bottesford Town
1991/92 Wyberton
1992/93 Humberside United
2001/02 Sleaford Town
2002/03 Sleaford Town
2003/04 Lincoln Utd F.C.
2004/05 Wyberton F.C.
2005/06 Hykeham Town
2006/07 Horncastle Town
2007/08 Skegness Town
2008/09 CBG Humbertherm
2009/10 Lincoln United Res
2010/11 Cleethorpes Town
2011/12 Skegness United
2012/13 Sleaford Town Reserves
2013/14 Gainsborough Town
2014/15 Hykeham Town
2015/16 Cleethorpes Town D.S.
2016/17 Immingham Town
2017/18 Horncastle Town
2018/19 Lincoln Moorlands Rlwy
2019/20 (abandoned due to Coronavirus)
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CHALLENGE CUP WINNERS
1948/49 Lincoln Rovers
1949/50 Brigg Town
1950/51 Lysaghts Sports
1951/52 Skegness Town
1952/53 Grimsby Tn. ‘A’
1953/54 Skegness Town
1954/55 Boston United Res.
1955/56 Skegness Town
1956/57 Ashby Institute
1957/58 Gains. Trinity Res.
1958/59 Grimsby Tn. ‘A’
1959/60 Grimsby Bor. Pol.
1960/61 Lysaghts Sports
1961/62 Lincoln City ‘A’
1962/63 Appleby-Frodingham
1963/64 Bourne T. Res.
1964/65 Ashby Institute
1965/66 Brigg Town
1966/67 Lincoln United
1967/68 Grantham Res.
1968/69 Brigg Town
1969/70 Brigg Town
1970/71 Ruston Bucyrus
1971/72 Skellingthorpe
1972/73 Brigg Town
1973/74 Louth United
1974/75 Ruston Bucyrus
1975/76 Appleby-Frodingham
1976/77 Appleby-Frodingham
1977/78 Appleby-Frodingham
1978/79 Drewery Sports
1979/80 Gainsborough United
1980/81 Sleaford Town
1981/82 Scun. Desert Rat
1982/83 Ross Sports
1983/84 Immingham Town
1984/85 Immingham Town
1985/86 Cleethorpes Bor.
1986/87 Louth United
1987/88 Crowle United
1988/89 Grimsby Amateurs
1989/90 Sleaford Town
1990/91 Sleaford Town
1991/92 Grimsby Borough
1992/93 Appleby-Frodingham
1993/94 Immingham B.W. Spts.
1994/95 Bottesford Town
1995/96 Lincoln Moorlands
1996/97 Barton Town O.B.
1997/98 Lincoln United
1998/99 Barton Town O.B.
1999/00 Barton Town O.B.
2000/01 Grimsby/Immingham Amateurs
2001/02 Grantham Town Res.
2002/03 Hykeham Town
2003/04 Ruston Sports FC
2004/05 Ruston Sports FC
2005/06 Ruston Sports FC
2006/07 Lincoln Utd Res.
2007/08 Hykeham Town
2008/09 Ruston Sports
2009/10 Sleaford Town Res
2010/11 Lincoln United Res
2011/12 Cleethorpes Town
2012/13 Boston United Reserves
2013/14 Skegness United
2014/15 Wyberton
2015/16 Hykeham Town
2016/17 Horncastle Town
2017/18 Immingham Town
2018/19 Lincoln United DS
2019/20 (abandoned due to Coronavirus)
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