NUNEATON & DISTRICT SUNDAY

 FOOTBALL LEAGUE

 Affiliated to the Birmingham County F.A.
Headquarters:  Stockingford AA, Pavilion Club, Ansley Road, Nuneaton.

PROPOSED RULE CHANGES 2008

April 2008

Dear Colleagues,

Proposed Rule Changes 2008-09 season

RULE 5

2007-08

(e) All decisions of the Management Committee shall be binding subject to the right of appeal to the Board of Appeal in accordance with (Rule 16).

         Decisions of the Management Committee shall be notified in writing to those concerned within 7 days.   A Club failing to reply, in writing, within 7 days or the specified date to any correspondence received from the Committee, which requires answering, shall be fined £10.00 and suspended, until such correspondence is received by the relevant Official.  Proof of posting shall not be accepted as proof of delivery, except if sent by recorded delivery.

2008-09

 (e)   All decisions of the Management Committee shall be binding subject to the right of appeal to the Board of Appeal in accordance with (Rule 16).

         Decisions of the Management Committee shall be notified in writing to those concerned within 7 days.   A Club failing to reply, in writing, within 7 days or the specified date to any correspondence received from the Committee, which requires answering, shall be fined not less than £5.00 and suspended, until such correspondence is received by the relevant Official.  Proof of posting shall not be accepted as proof of delivery, except if sent by recorded delivery.

RULE 7 last para
2007-08

Clubs failing to provide the above documentation outlined in this rule by the required dates shall be suspended, and shall be fined up to a maximum of £20.00.  However Clubs complying with all parts shall be entitled to a reduction of £10.00 off their Membership Fees. 

2008-09

Remove and Insert as Rule 23 (a)(3)

2008-09

Insert as Rule 8(g) para 5

Players who do not comply with the above conditions, SHALL be deemed ineligible and immediately suspended and dealt with at the discretion of the Management Committee.

RULE 8 (n) para 3

2007-08

Players will be classified after playing 3 games for the Club, a players classification shall then be re-assessed throughout the season, by ..............

RULE 8 (n) para 3

2008-09

Players will be classified after playing 3 fixtures in the NDSFL for the Club, a players classification shall then be re-assessed throughout the season, by ..............

RULE 8 (n) para 5

2007-08

A players classification will be re-classified if that player misses Three (3) consecutive completed fixtures for the Club..........

RULE 8 (n) para 5

2008-09

A players classification will be re-classified if that player misses Three (3) consecutive completed NDSFL fixtures for the Club..........

RULE 9 (a) last para

2007-08

The Secretary of the Competition may request shirts to be submitted if complaints are received as to lack of distinguishing colours, and the Management Committee may refuse to permit any shirts or shorts as they think fit.  Shirts must be numbered.

RULE 9 (a) last para

2008-09

Marked in Green Removed

The Secretary of the Competition may request shirts to be submitted if complaints are received as to lack of distinguishing colours, and the Management Committee may refuse to permit any shirts or shorts as they think fit.

RULE 10 (f) para 6

2007-08

In the event of a Club failing to postpone the fixture giving the required 72 hours prior notice, the offending team's Secretary, (or nominated official), shall notify all parties concerned, and, where the postponement is on the day, shall travel to the ground, at the time for which the match was due to commence, and notify all parties concerned.  The offending Club shall be ordered to pay the Referee's full fee, if he has travelled, and shall be fined £5.00.

RULE 10 (f) para 6

2008-09

In the event of a Club failing to postpone the fixture giving the required 4 days prior notice, the offending team's  Secretary, (or nominated official), shall notify all parties concerned, and, where the postponement is on the day, shall travel to the ground, at the time for which the match was due to commence, and notify all parties concerned.  The offending Club shall be ordered to pay the Referee's full fee, if he has travelled, and shall be fined £5.00.

RULE 10 (f) para 9

2007-08

All matches shall be played strictly on the dates laid down.  A team unable to fulfil its commitments, may postpone only two games during the season, provided at least 72 hours notice are given prior to the scheduled fixture.  The offending Club Secretary prior to any postponement shall consult the Fixtures Secretary. Failure to comply with the above will result in the Team being dealt with as an absent Club.

RULE 10 (f) para 9

2008-09

All matches shall be played strictly on the dates laid down.  A team unable to fulfil its commitments, may postpone only two games during the season, provided at least 4 days notice are given prior to the scheduled fixture.  The offending Club Secretary prior to any postponement shall consult the Fixtures Secretary. Failure to comply with the above will result in the Team being dealt with as an absent Club.

2008-09

Insert as Rule 10(i) para 3

A special meeting can be called as per Rule 19 to suspend call offs, if the Fixture Secretary deems it necessary to complete the current seasons fixtures.

RULE 13 (e) para 1

2007-08

Match Officials appointed under this Rule shall be entitled to the following match fees:- Referee - £22.00, Registered Referees appointed by the Management Committee as Assistant Referees - £15.00 subject to any limits laid down by the sanctioning Association(s).

RULE 13 (e) para 1

2008-09

To be ammended as instructed by BCFA

Match Officials appointed under this Rule shall be entitled to the following match fees:- Referee - £22.00, Registered Referees appointed by the Management Committee as Assistant Referees - £15.00 subject to any limits laid down by the sanctioning Association(s).

RULE 14 (a) para 1

2007-08

After 31^st December in the current Season a Club intending, or having a provisional intention, to withdraw a team from the Competition on completion of its fixtures and fulfilment of all other obligations to the Competition must notify the Secretary in writing by 31^st March each season or be liable to a fine not exceeding £75.00

RULE 14 (a) para 1

2008-09

After 31^st December in the current Season a Club intending, or having a provisional intention, to withdraw a team from the Competition on completion of its fixtures and fulfilment of all other obligations to the Competition must notify the Secretary in writing by 31^st March each season or be liable to a fine not exceeding £80.00

RULE 14 (a) para 1

2007-08

A Club shall not be allowed to withdraw any or all of its teams from the Competition after the Annual General Meeting for the following Season.  Any Club infringing this Rule shall be liable to a fine not exceeding £75.00 per team and shall also be liable for its share of any call which may be made under Rule 5b.

RULE 14 (a) para 1

2008-09

A Club shall not be allowed to withdraw any or all of its teams from the Competition after the Annual General Meeting for the following Season.  Any Club infringing this Rule shall be liable to a fine not exceeding £80.00 per team and shall also be liable for its share of any call which may be made under Rule 5b.

RULE 22 (e) para 6

2007-08

Clubs shall provide the previous seasons Balance Sheet to a minimum standard as illustrated in the N&DSFL handbook, signed by the Club Treasurer and two Auditors, and is to be submitted within the time scales specified.

RULE 22 (e) para 6

2008-09

Remove and insert as Rule 23 (a) (2) para 1

RULE 22 (e) para 7

2007-08

      All Clubs shall be included in the Competitions block cover Insurance scheme for the entire current playing season, for their Club players and officials, against any loss of earnings due to injury, whilst playing in the Competition.  The remittance for the block cover insurance scheme must be forwarded to the Appointed Broker by July 1^st of each new season.  Clubs paying by instalments must pay the first instalment by July 1^st and subsequent instalments at the monthly meetings in August, September, October and November.  Failure to pay the premium or first instalment by July 1^st will result in the Club being suspended with immediate effect until such payments are made.  Clubs, who elect to pay by instalments and fail to make second or subsequent payments on the dates outlined, will be suspended with immediate effect until such payments are made.  Clubs shall be fined £5.00 for each breach of this rule.  Clubs in default shall be suspended and shall be dealt with under Rule.

RULE 22 (e) para 7

2008-09

Remove paragraph it is duplicated in Rule 23 (a)(1)

RULE 24 para 5

2007-08

In Cup matches, any teams playing an unregistered or otherwise ineligible player will be removed from the competition, and a fine not exceeding £10.00 shall be imposed.

RULE 24 para 5

2008-09

In Cup matches, any teams playing an unregistered or otherwise ineligible player will be removed from the competition, and may be fined and/or otherwise dealt with at the discretion of the Management Committee.

RULE 24 para 8

2007-08

Any Team withdrawing from any Cup Competition organised by the Competition may be fined up to £25.00.

RULE 24 para 8

2008-09

Any Team withdrawing from any Cup Competition organised by the Competition may be fined and/or otherwise dealt with at the discretion of the Management Committee.

RULE 24 para 6 (iii)

2007-08

(iii) Have been properly registered for the Club for a Period of not less than 28 days......

RULE 24 para 6 (iii)

2008-09

(iii) Have been properly registered for the Club for a Period of not less than 26 days......

RULE 25 para 3

2007-08

Any Club not represented at three consecutive monthly Meetings shall be liable to a fine of not less than £15.00, and may be charged by the Management Committee with bringing the Competition into disrepute.

RULE 25 para 3

2008-09

Club not represented at three monthly Meetings , shall be fined and/or otherwise dealt with at the discretion of the Management Committee.