Penistone Church FC

You must ensure you have read the full Rules and Procedures here are some summary notes for the Youth Teams version:

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General

• The first match of the season is Saturday 5th September.

• All players must be registers at least two weeks prior to this on the Fa Portal (the league must be approved the registration too so give time for that)

• The last date for signing players is Sunday 28th February.

• All players require photos on the portal

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The Match (Preparation)

• Home team manager no contact later than Tuesday night (including the referee). Away team manager contact at that point if you have not heard anything.

• Make aware of nearest toilet facilities

• If the home team pitch is unplayable, the match must be played on the away team pitch if available and playable

• Inform if on astroturf

• Kicks between 9:30am and 12:30pm unless agreed by both teams

• Please inform referee officer if you are kicking off later than 11:00am

• Team Sheets - Share a version with the opposition manager of the players playing in the game can be paper or electronically. Be aware of GDPR and keep info to a minimum. You can print of a set in bulk and cross off players on the day. U15s and above the referee must have seen teamsheet 5 minutes before play starts. Important these are shared or teams will be fined.

• Squad lists - Need to be available and downloaded from the portal on a match day. This contains the photos and details of the players so keep this secure and only share information if requested.

• Respect Barrier - Ensure a barrier is in place for every home game. FA guidelines also suggest managers on one side of the pitch and parents on the other.

• No Spectators stood near or behind the goal area

• U8 - 11 must play with same amount of players on both teams. These leagues run on a non-competitive, fair play basis.

• Powerplay is in operation in U7-U10 (TBC 11) age groups.  When goal difference is 4 or more the team brings on an additional player. If the goal difference reaches 6 the team brings on another player. Players are then reduced if the goal difference reduces.

• A minimum team of 3 constitutes a team for U8-9 and 5 for U10 -11.

• New heading guidance for U7 - 9 (including 10-11) please research this. Guidance is also covering other age groups too.

• Ball, Squad and pitch sizes are on page 24

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The Match Result (Reporting the Result and Match Details)

• You should receive a text message to send the score, ensure that is completed on the day. There will be a fine if not completed. If you make a mistake resend text with correct score

• If you do not receive a text message email secretary@shwgl.co.uk and your age league registrar

• You then need to login onto FA Fulltime and complete the three screens of details about the game. Any respect marks 4 or below or a Referee mark 60 or below requires a written report sent to the league. This must be done within 48 hours of the game or sooner where possible

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Postponing a Game (in advance or nearer the day)

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• If the home pitch is unsuitable offer to reverse the fixture with the opposition at no cost

• If the game has to be postponed please complete the postponement request form on the league website. Ensure the referee is also made aware.

• You can request postponement 21 days in advance using this form (3 allowed per season but try to avoid). This is not the case for Cup/Shield games as they must take place on date agreed unless pitch is unfit.

• Clubs may agree to bring forward a match or play in midweek in September or April or other months if there are floodlight facilities if it is mutually agreed. Make the league aware if this is the case. Be proactive if fixtures are building up.

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