f.a.q.

You have questions. wE have answers.

The following Questions and Answers comment on a small part of the Competition Rule Book and must not be taken as a definitive answer to these Questions. If your question is not answered here contact your Club Secretary who will be able to assist you. Please make yourselves familiar with all of the Competition Rules.

REMEMBER:  Ignorance of the rules could cost your Club money!

Do we have to offer our Squad List for inspection at a match?

refer to League Competition RULE 20.7

Yes. All Squad Lists must be shown to the opposing Team Offical prior to the commencement of each game. This must then be recorded on the FA Full-Time administration area; failure to do this will result in a fine.

How many players can we register in a squad?

refer to League Competition RULE 18.4

GUIDANCE NOTE: 10 players at under 7 and 8; 14 players at under 9 to 12; 16 Players at under 13, 14, and 15; 20 players at under 16, 17, and 18.

How do we register players once the season has started?

refer to RULE 18

GUIDANCE NOTE: If the player is not registered with another club in this league, and as long as the team has not registered more than their allocated number of players for the season, then you can sign the player in the normal way, using your The Whole Game System, Player Registration Portal.

Can we de-register a player?

Yes. To deregister a player, simply compete a De-registration form, and forward it to the Registration Secretary. You will then need to reprint your Squad List with the deregistered player omitted.

Can a player de-register themselves?

GUIDANCE NOTE: If a player has not been selected for a team for 4 weeks or more, they can apply to be de-registered from their club. They are then free agents and can join another club as a new registration, not a transfer.

How old do players need to be to play in each age band?

refer to SCORY RULE 18

for guidance refer to the Player Registration page of this website

What is the procedure for transferring a player during the season?

refer to SCORY RULE 18

GUIDANCE NOTE: If you wish to transfer a player currently playing for another club, your Club Secretary must first give the Club Secretary of the player’s club, 7 days written notice of your intent to approach the player. Please copy the Registration Secretaries into this notice. You must NOT approach any registered player without first obtaining permission from their club, or waiting 7 days following the written request. You them complete the transfer process using Whole Game System Player Registration Portal.

Are there any restrictions to signing players?

GUIDANCE NOTE: Yes:

a) Players may not play for 2 teams in one age group at the same time.

b) Teams cannot register or transfer players in the Under 9 to 18 age groups, once the end of February transfer deadline has passed, unless special permission has been granted by the League Management Committee.

c) Teams cannot registered more than 2 players from a higher level of football, until a period of 21 days has elapsed.

What do we do if we lose our Squad List?

GUIDANCE NOTE: You must reprint the Squad List immediately.

What do we do if we have no fixture arranged?

You will remain on standby. If a fixture becomes available the League will issue it via FA Full-Time up to 5 days prior to the match.

What is the procedure for confirming a fixture?

refer to SCORY RULE 20(C)

GUIDANCE NOTE: The home team must contact the opposing team 4 clear days prior to the start of the match to confirm the venue and kick-off time. The home team must also confirm the game to the referee, if one has been appointed.

When do we replay a postponed League Cup Match?

GUIDANCE NOTE: Postponed League Cup matches must be played before another League fixture is played.

What do we do if a scheduled fixture has already been played?

In the unlikely event of a previously played being rescheduled, contact your Age Group Secretary ASAP so that another fixture can be arranged.

What do we do if the allocated pitch is not available?

refer to League Competition RULE 20.5

GUIDANCE NOTE: If you cannot play on you own allocated pitch for any reason, you should first try and find an alternative venue, if you are unsuccessful you should then contact the opposition to see if they are able to host the game. If both teams are unable to find a venue, you should contact with the League Secretary or Age Group Secretary, who will allocate you a parks pitch, if available.

How do teams arrange a Closed Date?

refer to League Competition RULE 20.4

GUIDANCE NOTE: The Club Secretary of the team must apply in writing to the Age Group Secretary giving at least 10 days notice of the Stand Down. Permitted Stand Downs are: 1 Standard Stand Down, 1 School Activities Stand Down, and 1 Easter Holidays Stand Down, and 1 Emergency Stand Down.

How do we make a complaint about an incident during a match?

refer to SCORY RULE 7

GUIDANCE NOTE: Any complaints must come in writing via your Club Secretary. All complaints must be addressed to the League Secretary. If the complaint regards the welfare of a child, please contact your Club Welfare Officer immediately

What is the procedure for postponed games?

refer to SCORY RULE 23(D)

GUIDANCE NOTE: Games can only be postponed by the referee or the ground owner and only for the reason of the pitch being unfit to play. If a game is postponed and the referee has turned up at the venue, then he must be offered half of his match fee.

What is the procedure for abandoned games?

refer to SCORY RULE 20(E)

GUIDANCE NOTE: The referee will abandon a game if he feels it is unsafe to continue. Once a game is abandoned the referee must be offered his full match fee.

How do we report a suspected error in the tables, results or scorers?

Any suspected error in the league tables, results or scorers should be sent in writing by either the Club Secretary or Team Manager to the Age Group Secretary.

How are results reported to the League?

refer to SCORY RULE 21

GUIDANCE NOTE: Results and scorers names MUST be recorded on the FA Full-Time administration area. This is done by replying to the SMS received on the day of the match, followed by signing into the admin area to complete the entering of all players taking part in the match, plus the goal-scorers. A fine will be issued if the correct procedure is not followed.

How do we get a referee if we’re not allocated one?

Referees sometimes become available at the last minute, if this is the case the Referee’s Secretary will call you, if one can be allocated to your game.

If a referee turns up to a game and calls it off, are they still entitled to payment?

refer to SCORY RULE 23(F)

GUIDANCE NOTE: Yes. They are entitled to half their match fee. If the game is started and then abandoned for any reason, then they are entitled to their full match fee.

What happens if we have no official referee?

refer to SCORY RULE 23(B)

GUIDANCE NOTE: If you have no referee appointed to your game, a competent person may be appointed by the team managers. In order to determine the referee, a coin shall be tossed between the two managers, with the winning manager choosing the referee.

Are stand-in referees entitled to payment?

refer to League Competition RULE 23.4

No, this league does not require a Team to pay a volunteer referee, but a Team can decide to made a good-will payment to a stand-in referee.

Can the two teams share the refereeing, doing one half each?

No. The only circumstance where the referee may be changed during a match is if the original referee is injured and unable to continue.

What’s the procedure if someone has concerns over the welfare of child?

Please contact your Club Welfare Officer immediately who will speak with you in confidence, and will advise and assist you on the best course of action to be taken. If the child is at immediate risk of significant harm contact the Police.

What is the procedure if someone wants to take photos / videos of a match?

Permission must be obtained from the opposition manager, if on consulting his parents, he is happy to allow photos / videos to be taken, he will inform the referee and opposing manager. If he refuses permission, he need not give a reason and his wishes must be respected.

How do we make payments to the League?

Payments are preferred made by BACS transaction

What are the fees for entering into the League?

The fees are: £30.00 for an under 7 & 8 team, £45.00 for under 9 & 10, £45.00 for a 9-a-side team, and £50.00 for an 11-a-side team.