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ESSEX SENIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Official Handbook

Season 2019/20

(49th Season) Founded 1971

Sanctioned by The Football Association

Affiliated to the FA

Member of the FA National League System

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CONTENTS

List of officers .......................................................................................................................................................... 4

Essex Senior Football League Organisational Chart 2019/20 .................................................................................. 5

Social Media Policy .................................................................................................................................................. 6

League Committee Meeting Dates 2019/20 ............................................................................................................. 7

Foreword Wayne Deller ............................................................................................................................................ 8

Chairman’s Message ................................................................................................................................................ 9

Who to Contact in the League .................................................................................................................................. 10

Notes to Club Secretaries ......................................................................................................................................... 11

General Data Protection Regulations ....................................................................................................................... 12

Anti-Discrimination Policy ...................................................................................................................................... 14

Safeguarding Children Policy Statement ................................................................................................................. 15

‘Mind your Language’ Initiative .............................................................................................................................. 16

Medical Emergency Action Plan ............................................................................................................................. 17

Technical Area ......................................................................................................................................................... 18

Standing Orders ....................................................................................................................................................... 19

Procedural Arrangements ......................................................................................................................................... 21

ESL Procedural Rules Fines Tariff .......................................................................................................................... 23

Standardised Rules ................................................................................................................................................... 25

Standardised Rules Fees Tariff .................................................................................................................................. 55

Standardised Rules Fines Tariff ................................................................................................................................ 55

Standardised Rules Index ........................................................................................................................................... 57

Errington League Challenge Cup Rules ................................................................................................................... 60

Gordon Brasted Memorial Trophy Rules ................................................................................................................. 63

Peter Butcher Memorial Trophy Rules .................................................................................................................... 66

Standard Code of Rules for Reserve Divsiion 2019/20 ........................................................................................... 69

Standard Code of Rules Fees Tariff ........................................................................................................................... 87

Standard Code of Rules Fines Tariff ........................................................................................................................ 88

Reserve Shield Rules ............................................................................................................................................... 90

National Ground Grading Category F ...................................................................................................................... 93

National Ground Grading Category D ..................................................................................................................... 103

Essex Senior League – In Brief ................................................................................................................................ 115

Essex Senior League 1971-2019 .............................................................................................................................. 120

All Time Records 1971-2019 ................................................................................................................................... 121

League Records ........................................................................................................................................................ 122

The Upward Moves of the Essex Senior League ..................................................................................................... 124

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Clubs in and out of League other than promotion .................................................................................................... 126

Past Honours ............................................................................................................................................................ 129

Past & Present League Officers ............................................................................................................................... 140

Premier Division 2018/19 League Table ................................................................................................................. 141

Reserve Division 2018/19 League Table ................................................................................................................. 142

Premier Division Leading Scorers 2018/19 ............................................................................................................. 143

Reserve Division Leading Scorers 2018/19 ............................................................................................................. 144

Premier Division Cup Final Honours 2018/19 ......................................................................................................... 145

Reserve Division Cup Final Honours 2018/19 ........................................................................................................ 146

Essex Senior League Annual Awards ...................................................................................................................... 147

Opeing & Closing of the Season 2019/20 ................................................................................................................ 148

League Constitution 2019/20 ................................................................................................................................... 149

Premier Division Club Directory ............................................................................................................................. 150

Reserve Division Club Directory ............................................................................................................................. 169

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LIST OF OFFICERS

Life Members G Evans Esq, D Hamilton Esq, G Lever Esq, Llewellyn Esq, DF Pond Esq, DJ Wingrove Esq, R Curtis Esq, DE Prentice Esq

Auditor Tirmizey Da Costa Ltd. 30 Station Lane, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 6NJ

President & Treasurer Robert A Errington 01702 613713 (H) 07850 253117 (M) Rsouthendian@aol.com

Vice President Derek E Prentice 07770 800 750 (M) Derekpren7@gmail.com Chairman & Lee Dorling Hon. Match Officials Secretary 01279 635740 (H) 07816 609904 (M) lee.dorling39@gmail.com Vice Chairman & Observer Carl Whay 07905 421 487 (m) Co-ordinator c.whay@sky.com

Honorary League Secretary Michelle Dorling 39 Milwards, Harlow, Essex, CM19 4SG 07939 850627 (M) 01279 635740 (H) secretary@essexseniorleague.co.uk / michelle.dorling39@gmail.com

Administration & Fines Officer David Wingrove 01992 522147 (H) 07719 711271 (M) davew2@btinternet.com Honorary Fixture Secretary Steven Ince 07939 909 962 (M) fixtures@essexseniorleague.co.uk Hon. Registration Secretary Cameron Scorer 07724 494 297 (M) registrations@essexseniorleague.co.uk Level 4 Match Official Richard Dowden Appointments Officer 01438 313929 (H) 07745 399288 (M) rdowden@hotmail.co.uk Chartered Standard Officer James Line 07872 936 296 (M) Jamesline68@gmail.com

Safeguarding Officer Adam Richardson 07535 858 493 (M) adamr.esl@hotmail.com

Social Media Team Philip Fortune 07703 194 141 (M) pfortune31@aol.com

Scott Lanza 07814 744 836 (M) scott_lanza@hotmail.co.uk League Development Team Jimmy Flanagan (Barkingside FC) 07956 894 194 (M) confclothing@aol.com

Adam Richardson 07535 858 493 (M) adamr.esl@hotmail.com

Kevin Curran 07778 152 023 (M) kevc-southendreferees@sky.com Robin Ogilvie robinogilvie14@hotmail.com Club Representatives James Walkinshaw (Woodford Town FC) 07950 447 075 (M) jameswalkinshaw@aol.com Bob Holloway (Redbridge FC) 07890 699 907 (M) r.holloway338@btinternet.com Dan Reading (West Essex FC) 07956 557 438 (M) daniel.reading@marks-and-spencer.com Roger Merton (Hoddesdon Town FC) 07860 423 977 (M) mertonroger@gmail.com Associate Member Rep. Jimmy Flanagan (Barkingside FC) 07956 894 194 (M) confclothing@aol.com

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ESSEX SENIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE ORGANISATION CHART 2019/20

Lee DorlingChairman /

Appointments Officer

Senior Management Team

Steven InceFixtures Secretary

Dave WingroveFines Administrator

Richard DowdenL4 Appointments

Cameron ScorerRegistrations Officer

Life Members

G Evans

D Wingrove

D Hamilton

G Lever

L Llewellyn

R Curtis

Development Team

Kevin Curran

ESL Referees Club

Robin Ogilvie

Jimmy Flanagan

Carl WhayVice Chairman /

Observer Co-Ordinator

Robert ErringtonPresident / Treasurer

Michelle DorlingLeague Secretary

Club Representatives

Vacant Premier Club

Vacant Premier Club

Vacant Premier Club

Vacant Premier Club

Jimmy FlanaganBarkingside Reserves

Social Media Team

Philip FortuneSocial Media Officer

Scott LanzaPublicity Officer

Key Roles

Adam RichardsonSafeguarding Officer

James LaneChatered Standard

Derek PrenticeVice President / Life

Member

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SOCIAL MEDIA SITES

The Essex Senior Football League Official Facebook page is:

Essex Senior League Community

The Essex Senior Football League Official Twitter account is:

@essexsenior

The Essex Senior Football League Official Website is:-

www.essexseniorleague.co.uk

The Football Association Notification regarding use of social networking sites.

Participants should be aware that comments made on such sites may be considered public comment, and that further to FA Rule E3, any comments which are deemed improper, bring the game into disrepute, or are threatening, abusive, indecent or insulting may lead to disciplinary action.

Comments which are personal in nature or could be construed as offensive, use foul language or contain direct or indirect threats aimed at other participants are likely to be considered improper.

Participants are required to act in the best interests of the game at all times and should be aware of this when using social networking websites. Furthermore, participants are reminded that postings on social networking sites which they believe to be visible to a limited number of selected people may still end up in the public domain and consequently, care should be exercised with regards to the contents of such postings.

In addition, we would remind participants that social networking postings could also lead to civil proceedings being brought by affected parties.

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LEAGUE COMMITTEE MEETING DATES 2019/20

All meetings will be held at Redbridge FC unless otherwise notified

Thursday 18th July 2019 8pm – 2019/20 Pre-Season Meeting

Thursday 17th October 2019 8pm

Thursday 16th January 2020 8pm

Thursday 19th March 2020 8pm

Thursday 18th June 2020 8pm - Annual General Meeting

Thursday 16th July 2020 8pm – 2020/21 Pre-Season Meeting

Representatives of every member club must attend every meeting

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FOREWORD

By Essex County Football Association Chairman, Wayne Deller

I am delighted and honoured to have been asked once again to write a short forward for the Essex Senior League handbook for season 2019/20. This promises to be a very interesting season with the largest number of changes to the Laws of the Game I can recall for a long time, the introduction of Temporary Dismissals (sin bins) at Step Five and more new teams for the existing members to meet and compete with. I hope you will all welcome the new teams to the ESL family and that the new teams will enjoy their time with us. I sincerely hope that you have all made certain that at least one of your club members have attended one of the many’ introduction to sin bin’ training put on by the Essex FA around the County and if you want to brush up on your knowledge of the Law changes then apart from the information provided by the League I am sure you would be welcomed if you chose to attend a local referees society meeting where they will undoubtedly spend an evening or two detailing the changes but more importantly how they are likely to be applied at our level. There are referee society meetings around the County and your League secretary can advise you where and when. At least we won’t have any VAR controversies to deal with. There was a time when the relationship between the Essex County Football Association and our namesake League was not as good as it should have been but I am delighted to say that we now have a fantastic working relationship and I was pleased to be invited to attend your Annual General Meeting this year and I hope to be able to attend several of your regular meetings during the season. Over the last few years I have come to know your League Chairman and General Secretary very well and I cannot express too strongly my admiration for the amount of work they put in, as volunteers, on your behalf. The hours that the Secretary spends on League business would, in almost any other environment, be considered a full-time position and I hope you are all appreciative of her efforts and those of all the Management Committee made on your behalf. I wish you all a successful season but more importantly I wish you all an enjoyable season. Best regards Wayne A Deller

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CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE FOR SEASON 2019/20

On behalf of Essex Senior Football League I would like to congratulate all last season’s winners but

particularly Hullbridge Sports on their promotion to the Isthmian League after 29 years in our League and to

welcome those new clubs Hadley, Cockfosters, Hashtag United, Frenford, Witham Town and Heybridge

Swifts into the ESL fold. For those who are aware, Essex Senior Football League operates a mandatory

defibrilator requirement, as we strongly feel no one should attend a football match and not return home. Please

work with the League to ensure that you meet this extremely important requirement.

We bid farewell to Stanway Rovers, who spent a brief season in the league, having been laterally moved back

to the Eastern Counties League for season 2019/20.

The FA have planned a restructuring of the National League System for season 2020/21 which will bring

about compulsory play-offs; promotions, relegations and lateral movement. We are also informed that the

FA will relegate on Ground Grading so please ensure that your grounds are compliant, the League will be

undertaking early ground inspections (some of which will be accompanied by FA inspectors) to allow you

ample time to complete any works required before the 31st March 2020 deadline.

Commiserations go to Leyton Athletic and Barkingside who were relegated to Eastern Senior League South

at the end of 2018/19, we wish them well and hope to see them promoted back into the Essex Senior League

in the near future.

At the end of the season, sadly our Chartered Standard Officer, Lawrence Segal passed away, our thoughts go

to his family and many friends in and out of football, Lawrence dedicated over 50 years to football in Essex

and was awarded the FA’s Order of Merit award as reward for his decades of selfless volunteer in football.

Please work with his successor, James Line to obtain your Chartered Standard Status as this is mandatory in

Essex Senior Football League, the league operates a complimentary FA Emergency First Aid scheme to assist

you to achieve both your Chartered Standard status as well as to assist your club to be as safe an environment

as possible.

On behalf of the League Officers and myself, may I wish you all good luck and a very successful season in

2019/20.

Lee Dorling

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WHO TO CONTACT IN THE LEAGUE

The League Secretary for protests, suggestions, general correspondence, press releases, rule queries and all changes of club details

The Treasurer

for ALL financial matters, unless otherwise stated

The Fixture Secretary for all matters concerning fixtures and postponements

The Registration Secretary for all registrations, result sheets and player transfers

The Referee Appointments Secretary for all matters relating to the appointment of referees, including their non-appearance

The Social Media Team for all items of interest

THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION & COUNTY FA ADDRESSES

The Football Association, Wembley Stadium, PO Box 1966, London, SW1P 9EQ

Tel: 0844 980 8200

Essex County Football Association, County Office, Springfield Lyons Approach, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 5LB

Tel: 01245 465271

London Football Association,11 Hurlingham Business Park, Sulivan Road, Fulham, London, SW6 3DU

Tel: 020 7610 8360

Hertfordshire Football Association, County Ground, Baldock Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 2EN Tel: 01462 677622

Middlesex County Football Association, 39 Roxborough Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 1NS

Tel: 020 8515 1919

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NOTES TO CLUB SECRETARIES

Secretaries are requested to make themselves conversant with the Rules of the League and Cup Competitions. Your attention is particularly drawn to Registration of Players, Playing of Matches with particular reference to the fitness of grounds.

Do not forget to give the Referee and assistant Referees due notice of the match, with directions how to reach the ground. The League and Clubs require as much publicity as possible and your co-operation in this direction is essential.

Ensure that Team sheets are completed fully and correctly recorded via Fulltime within the time limits. Pay particular and careful attention to the marking of your referee. Do not be prejudiced by a decision which goes against you, but give an honest, considered judgement of their overall performance.

In short, you are asked to co-operate with all your League Officers. If you can, avoid telephoning them on a Sunday or after 9:30pm at night that will be greatly appreciated unless in an emergency.

Match results should be submitted by text to Scott Lanza 07814 744 836 immediately after the completion of the match with full goal scorer details for Home and Away clubs together with attendance details.

Above all, remember that this is a Senior League and your actions are seen at all times as not only representing your club, but your League, your County and all your fellow Clubs.

Appropriate hospitality must be offered to your visitors, both players and Officials.

The Management Committee will not hesitate to deal with Clubs or individuals who transgress the Rules of the League and, above all, Clubs must adopt a SENIOR ATTITUDE in all they do.

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GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION (GDPR)

We've always taken care of your data with the utmost confidentiality. At Essex Senior Football League we believe in transparency and have been working towards making it even clearer for you to understand how and for what purposes we process your personal information. In support of the upcoming changes to EU data protection laws under the GDPR and as part of our commitment to transparency, we've updated our privacy policy and improved the clarity and structure of our websites and apps regarding your information. The GDPR further strengthens your data protection rights and puts you in charge, more of which you can learn about by reading our Privacy Policy. There is nothing you need to do regarding these changes, which will come into effect on May 25, 2018.

Why do we collect your personal data?

We ask you only for the personal data that we need to provide you with our services to facilitate the

operation of fixtures and referee appointments.

The main purpose of processing is not subordinated to the consent given by using our Website to

collect cookies and share your anonymous information with third parties to customize advertising, analyse

traffic and provide you with social media related services. How long do we keep your data?

We will keep your personal data while we have responsibilities in relation to the services we have provided

you with. What are the legal grounds for processing your personal data?

The collection and processing of your personal data is mainly based on the contractual relationship you have

with us.

When we send our newsletters or we use your email address to contact you in a personalized manner this is

based on our legitimate interest in providing you with our services. Who are going to be the recipients of your personal data?

In order to provide you with our services, we need to communicate your personal data to the clubs, league

officers, FA, County FA in order that they can provide you with the services you have requested, ie an

appointment; fixture etc. What are your Data Rights?

Under the General Regulation (EU) 2016/679, of 27 April 2016, on Data Protection (GDPR), the following

rights are recognised in relation to the processing of your personal data:

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1. Right of access. You have the right to confirm that your personal data is being processed and, if the case,

to get a copy of such data and complete information about the processing.

2. Right to rectification. You have the right to amend errors, modify data that may be inaccurate or

incomplete and ensure the information which is being processed is right.

3. Right to erasure. You have the right to suppress your data without undue delay in the case that the

processing is illegal or that the purpose for processing or collecting it has disappeared.

4. Right to restriction. You have the right to ask for the suspension of the processing in the case that such

processing is illegal or inadequate.

5. Right to object. You have the right to object to the processing of your data in the case that the purpose of

the processing is direct marketing or that the processing should be stopped for reasons relating to your

personal situation, unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds to continue processing

them or that the processing is necessary to exercise or defence legal claims.

6. Right not to be subject to automated individual decisions. You have the right not to be subject to a

decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects

concerning you or similarly affects you, unless that is necessary for the execution of a contract, is

permitted by the Law or it is based on your explicit consent.

In order to exercise your rights, please, send an email to secretary@essexseniorfootballleague.co.uk /

michelle.dorling39@gmail.com. In your request, you have to clearly state (i) your personal identity, by

indicating your complete name and the email address and (ii) the right or rights you are exercising.

The exercise of these rights is free of charge, unless you make unjustified or excessive requests. In this case,

we will be entitled to charge you with a reasonable fee based on administrative costs.

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ANTI-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

The Essex Senior Football League will not tolerate or condone any behaviour from its supporters, players, match officials or Club officials or anyone associated with the League any behaviour that is deemed to be of a discriminatory nature.

The policy of the Essex Senior Football League is that no one involved with the league will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, marital status, disability, age, sexual orientation or religion, to include verbal discrimination or gestures.

The Essex Senior Football League emphasises that discrimination is unacceptable conduct which may lead to disciplinary action under the organisation’s Disciplinary Procedures and/or ECFA (or other relevant County) Disciplinary Procedures. Reports of such will be forwarded to the relevant governing bodies for further action.

Could you all, therefore, ensure that you adhere to the above policy at all times, record and report any incidents witnessed to the senior match official (during or immediately after the match) and to further report any such occurrences via your immediate contact point (in the case of referees report to the Referee Appointments Officer, anybody else should report to the League Secretary).

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SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN POLICY STATEMENT

Every child or young person, defined as any person under the age of 18 years, who plays or participates in football should be able to take part in an enjoyable and safe environment and be protected from abuse. This is the responsibility of every adult involved in football.

The FA recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of all children and young people by protecting them from physical, sexual or emotional harm and from neglect or bullying.

The FA is therefore committed to working to provide a safe environment for all children and young people to participate in the sport to the best of their ability for as long as they choose to do so.

Essex Senior Football League actively implements this policy.

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MIND YOUR LANGUAGE INITIATIVE

For a period of time, the Essex Senior League Management Committee (ESL) has been very concerned about the level of bad language, both on and off the field of play. Committee Members have had first-hand experience of the excessive use of bad language, by players, bench officials and spectators. The League has decided to do something about this and wants to make watching matches in all Divisions of our League a more enjoyable and pleasant experience than it is at present. Enjoyment of watching a match is significantly affected by the constant sound of loud bad language. It can also affect those people who might be thinking about going to a match, especially young children with their parents. This reason, amongst others has been given as a major factor in affecting attendances at our level of football and therefore your club’s potential income. Also, as a League with a good reputation, we have a duty to tackle problems like this. The aim of the initiative is to reduce significantly the level of bad language on and off the field of play. In addition, by achieving this, we can educate players, bench officials and spectators that the use of bad language is not necessary, is very unpleasant and affects both the income generation of the clubs and affects attendances and reducing it makes for a better playing and watching experience. The League wants the referees and assistant referees to lead this initiative, because improvements on the field of play can only help in improving behaviour elsewhere. However, we also want clubs to play their part by publicising the initiative, openly supporting it and working with club management teams and spectators to improve the level and frequency of bad language. As with the original Football Association initiative we are looking to you as a Club to be responsible for your club’s actions and any misbehaviour. By bad language we mean constant use of the ‘f word’, the ‘c word’ and other words said or shouted on the field of play by players or nearby by bench officials and spectators. Referees, working with assistant referees have powers and a duty to manage this bad language and we expect them to use those powers. As a League we expect the highest standards from our officials. If this initiative is to be a success, then the referees on the League must lead the way, and others will follow. The League will be making a presentation about this at the AGM and we intend to provide publicity materials that we want you to use and put up in your club’s premises. We want each and every Club to commit to and support the stand the League is taking. This way, we can together make a real difference and improve our refereeing, our playing and watching experience.

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MEDICAL EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN

Please use the below to create your own CLUB MEDICAL EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN in order that, should the unthinkable occur at your ground, everyone would know what was required of them, who was responsible for which action etc.

Once you have completed the below: please laminate it (if you can) and place a copy in both dressing rooms; behind the bar/food bar; prominently within your clubhouse and in the Board Room; please review this annual upon completion of your AGM as club committee members may change or immediately upon personnel changes at the club.

If you have a defibrillator please ensure that it is charged up and ready for use at all times.

FA MEDICAL EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN FORM

CLUB NAME CLUB ADDRESS

CLUB POSTCODE CLUB TELEPHONE NUMBER

CLUB EMERGENCY FIRST AIDER(S) AND THEIR MOBILE CONTACT

NUMBERS

CLUB GROUND SAFETY OFFICER LOCATION OF FIRST AID ROOM

LOCATION OF FIRST AID KIT (CONTENTS CHECKED WEEKLY)

LOCATION OF DEFIBRILATOR (CHARGE CHECKED DAILY ON EVENT

DAYS)

LOCATION OF STRETCHER EMERGENCY ACCESS ROUTE INTO

THE GROUND

DEFIBRILATOR TRAINED PERSONNEL PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR

CHARGING / CHECKING DEFIBRILATOR

PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR CALLING EMERGENCY SERVICES

IN THE EVENT THAT THE ABOVE PERSON IS UNAVAILABLE – 2ND

PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR CALLING EMERGENCY SERVICES

PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR ORGANISING SERVICING OF

DEFIBRALATOR

PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING FIRST AID

KIT/STRETCHER

PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR HEAD INJURY MANAGEMENT

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TECHNICAL AREA

1. The technical area shall be considered as extending 1 metre on either side of the dugouts and shall extend forward up to a distance of 1 metre away from the touchline.

2. The technical area shall be marked to define this area with a white line or distinctive mark. 3. In all competition matches, the number of club players and officials seated on the team benches, in the

designated technical area, must not exceed 11 unless the team bench facility provides more than 11 individual seats.

4. Only one person at a time has the authority to convey tactical instructions to the players during the match from within the technical area.

5. All team officials and substitutes seated on the bench shall be listed on the official team sheet when it is submitted to the match officials. Only those persons listed on the official team sheet shall be permitted in the technical area.

6. The occupants of the technical area must behave in a responsible manner at all times. Misconduct by occupants of this area will be reported by the referee to the relevant county Football Association, who shall have the power to impose sanctions as deemed fit.

7. With the exception of the team manager, the team coach and any substitutes who are warming up or warming down, all other personnel are to remain seated on the trainer’s bench. The team manager or teach coach is allowed to move to the edge of the technical area to issue instructions to his team.

8. If more than 11 persons, including substitutes, are observed by any match official to be within the technical area, the referee shall have the power to stop the game and order the removal of all surplus persons.

9. No person under 16 years of age to be in the technical area.

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STANDING ORDERS

1 Officers, Management Committee members and delegates attending any meetings shall sign the attendance

register.

2 All voting to be by show of hands unless, in the opinion of the Chairman or the majority of the meeting, a

ballot should be taken unless otherwise determined within these Rules.

3 In the case of equality of votes, the Chairman shall have a casting vote.

4 That the proposer of a motion be allowed five minutes for his speech, and the seconder and all succeeding

speakers three minutes each.

5 Any member seconding a motion or amendment without remark shall not be considered to have spoken.

6 Whenever an amendment is made upon any motion, no second amendment shall be taken into consideration

until the first amendment has been disposed of. If that amendment is carried, it shall then be put as a substantive

motion, upon which a further amendment may be moved to the original motion, but only one amendment shall

be submitted for discussion t one time.

7 That the decision of the Chairman on any point shall be binding upon the meeting but, upon notice being

given at such meeting, it may be called in question at the next meeting and rescinded by two-thirds of those

present and voting.

8 The Chairman shall, at his discretion, or upon request, submit to the meeting any question as to the

eligibility of delegates to vote upon, or be present at, the discussion of any matter with which they personally,

or their Clubs, are concerned.

9 If the Chairman at any meeting shall be of the opinion that any motion proposed to be made thereat is of

an objectionable character, it shall be competent for him, either before or after the same is brought forward,

to put it to the vote (on which no discussion shall be allowed) whether the same be entertained or not, and if

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two-thirds of the members present, and entitled to vote, decide not to entertain such motion, the same shall be

considered as disposed of.

10 That no member be permitted to speak more than once on the same proposition, except the proposer, who

shall have the right to reply. Upon the Chairman rising to speak, all other members must resume their seats.

11 That any questions may be closed by a resolution “that the question now be put” being moved, seconded

and carried, such resolution to be submitted without debate.

12 Any Standing Order may be suspended upon motion to that effect, provided such motion be duly seconded

and carried by two-thirds of those present and voting.

13 A resolution shall not be rescinded at the meeting of the Management Committee at which it is passed

unless such decision is carried by three-fourths of those present and voting.

14 All monies paid to the League shall be by either cheque, postal order or bank transfer.

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PROCEDURAL ARRANGEMENTS

1 The Secretary of the home Club must give notice in writing of full particulars of situation of the ground

time of kick off, and means of reaching ground to the Match Officials and the Secretary of the opposing

Club at least seven clear days prior to the playing of the match. Notice must also be given of intended

playing kit, including goalkeeper’s colours. The away Club must also confirm the match with their opposition

in writing, submit a list of players and intended playing kit, including goalkeeper’s colours, at least five clear

days before the playing of the match. Any Clubs failing to comply with this Rule shall be liable to a fine.

2 (a) Grounds, including dressing rooms, must be open to visiting teams at least one hour prior to kick off.

(b) Officials of the Home Club must be available to receive visitors.

(c) All Match Officials, visiting Club Officials, visiting League Officers and boardroom guests shall be

handed a programme. .A minimum of tea/coffee and biscuits shall be provided at half time within a segregated

area of the Clubhouse or Committee Room to those with passes and liquid refreshments and food (minimum

sandwiches) will be provided at full time.

(d) Provision of similar refreshments on arrival and at half time within a segregated area of the Clubhouse or

Committee Room to Match Officials and those with passes and liquid refreshments and sandwiches will

be provided at full time.

(e) Failure to comply with (a) to (e) above may result in the Management Committee taking such action as is

necessary. Provision must be made for the sale of refreshments, including hot drinks, to paying spectators

within the ground.

(f) Clubs unable to be represented by any of its officials at an away match must inform the home Club at

least 48 hours prior to kick off. Where an away Club fails to provide 48 hours notice and are not

represented, the Management Committee may order that Club to compensate the home Club for

reasonable expenses. Clubs who fail to provide official representation at away matches must provide

sufficient explanation to the Management Committee.

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(g) For all League and Cup matches, that Clubs are expected to enter full match details on the FA Full Time

web site within thirty (30) minutes of the conclusion of the match. Both Clubs to provide their goal scorer

their team line-up and marks for the Match Officials. The home Club or the away Club if representing the

League in an outside Competition to also provide the match result and attendance.

3 (a) For all League and Cup matches, that home Clubs or the away Club if representing the League in an

outside Competition should provide the result, attendance and goal scorers to the Publicity Secretary, in

accordance with League Rule 8.37, by text message within fifteen (15) minutes of the conclusion of the

match.

(b) That written or electronic Result/Report forms must still be completed in accordance with League Rule

8.37.

(c) For all League and Cup matches, the fees and travelling expenses of Match Officials shall be pooled, each

Club rendering on the Result Sheet details of all payments made. Match Officials expenses paid in respect

of abandoned or cancelled matches shall be included. The Hon. Treasurer shall at the conclusion of the

season divide the total cost of the Officials by the total of Clubs and where the total payment made by the

Clubs is less than equal share of the pool, the Club shall pay the difference. Where the sum paid by the

Clubs is more than the equal share of the pool the League will reimburse the Club accordingly.

4 In the event of the non-appearance of appointed Assistant Referees, substitutes shall be agreed upon. In

the event of an Assistant Referee not being available, this shall not prevent the match being played as a

League or League Cup fixture.

5 That no spectator or unauthorised persons are permitted to enter a stadium when drunk or in possession

of alcohol or when in possession of a firework, flare or other pyrotechnic device.

6 (a) That no spectator or unauthorised persons are permitted to encroach on to the pitch area without lawful

excuse, throw any object at or towards the pitch or spectator areas, engage in any form of threatening

behaviour, indecent, racist, homophobic or foul and abusive language; either verbally or displayed via

posters or banners.

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(b) That no spectator or unauthorised persons are permitted to persistently stand in a seated area, smoke in

any area of the stadium where smoking is not permitted, possess or consume alcohol in any part of the

ground from which the event can be directly viewed or enter a part of the ground reserved for supporters

of the opposing team.

(c) That any specific equipment, other than bench kit (see League Rule 33/34), required to be used under the

terms of any League sponsorship arrangement is used in all relevant matches.

7 The Management Committee shall determine with which bank or other financial institution the funds of

the Competition will be lodged.

8 (a) All expenditure in excess of £1,000 shall be approved by the Management Committee. Cheques shall be

approved by at least two Officers nominated by the Management Committee.

(b) The financial year of the Competition will end on 30th April.

(c) The books, or a certified balance sheet, of the Competition shall be prepared and shall be audited annually

by some suitable person(s) who shall be appointed at the Annual General Meeting.

(d) Whenever a commemorative or fundraising event or similar function is held on behalf of the League, the

Management Committee reserves the right, as deemed appropriate, to:

9 set event ticket prices;

a) order Clubs to compulsorily purchase a minimum number of tickets

b) offer a set number of complimentary tickets.

10 c) That the Essex Senior League official website be advertised in the match programme for all home

matches and also on official Club websites.

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ESL PROCEDURAL RULES FINES TARIFF

1 Failure to confirm match £ 50

2a Failure to open ground at least one hour before kick-off £ 50

2b Failure of home club to receive guests £ 50

2c Failure to provide programme to Officials and Guests £ 100

2d Failure to provide boardroom hospitality £ 100

2e Failure to provide hospitality to visiting teams and/or

Match Officials £ 100

2f Failure to provide Refreshment facilities to spectators £ 50

2g Failure of club to be represented by its Officers at an

away fixture and/or failure to notify home club of lack of

Representatives £ 50

3a Failure of club to advise all required details on FA FULL

TIME within allocated time following conclusion of

Match £ 50

6a, 6c,6c Failure to control spectators/unauthorized

Persons £ 250

7 Failure of club to utilize equipment specified within

League sponsorship agreement(s) £ 50

10 Failure of club to advertise League website in match

Programme or on club website £ 50

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STANDARDISED RULES

These Rules have been compiled by The Football Association for the mandatory use of all sanctioned Competitions at Steps 1 to 6 inclusive of the National League System.

1. DEFINITIONS

1.1 In these Rules:

“Affiliated Association” means an Association accorded the status of an affiliated Association under the Rules of The FA.

“AGM” shall mean the annual general meeting held in accordance with the Articles of the Competition.

“Appointing Authority” means [The FA] [the Competition].

“Articles” means the Articles of Association of the Company and reference to a number of following the word “Article” is a reference to an Article so numbered in the “Articles”.

“Board” means the Board of Directors of the Company appointed in accordance with the Articles or, in the case of a Competition which is an unincorporated association, the management committee elected to manage the running of the Competition.

“Board Directive” means an order or instruction issued by the Board. “Bond” means a sum of money deposited with the Competition as part of the requirements of membership of the Competition.

“Club” means a Club for the time being in membership of the Company (including a Club which has had a transfer of membership approved under Rule 2.9 below).

“Commercial Agreements” means all or any Agreement or Agreements with any third party including but not limited to broadcasting, media, sponsorship, marketing, merchandising, licensing and advertising, for the general promotion of each or any of the Clubs in the Competition and the Company, and which have the object of promoting the welfare and general commercial interest and increasing the financial resources of each of the Clubs, the Company and the Competition. “Company” means The Essex Senior Football League Limited, FA National ID No. 6835, which administers the Competition and shall, where the Competition is an unincorporated entity, include that entity.

“Company Secretary” means the person appointed by the Board and registered at Companies House as the Company Secretary of the Company.

“Competition” means the Essex Senior Football League.

“Competition Match” means any match played or to be played under the jurisdiction of the Company.

“Competition Office” means the registered Offices or addresses where League business is transacted.

“Competition Secretary” means such person or persons appointed or elected to carry out the administration 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.

“Control” means the power of a natural person, legal entity or any other body to exercise, or to be able to exercise or acquire, direct or indirect control over the policies, affairs and/or management of a Club, whether that power is constituted by rights or contracts (either separately or in combination) and having regard to the considerations of fact or law involved, and, without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, Control shall be deemed to include:

a) the power (whether directly or indirectly and by any means including without limitation by way of those that in the opinion of the Board are acting in concert) to appoint and/or remove all or such of the members of the board of directors of the Club as are able to cast a majority of the votes capable of being cast by the members of that board; and/or

b) the holding and/or possession of the beneficial interest in, and/or the ability to exercise the voting rights applicable to, shares (or other equity securities) in the Club (whether directly, indirectly (by means of holding such interests in one or more other persons) or by contract including without limitation those that in the opinion of the Board are acting in concert) which confer in aggregate on the holder(s) thereof 30 per cent or more of the total voting rights exercisable at general meetings of the Club;

For the purposes of the above, any rights or powers of a nominee or of an associate (as defined in the Rules of The FA Challenge Cup) of a person shall be attributed to that person.

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“Criteria Document” means the document entitled “National Ground Grading Document” issued by The FA from time to time and shall, unless stated to the contrary, mean the latest edition of the document. “CVA” shall mean an agreement reached by a Club under a Company Voluntary Arrangement (under the Insolvency Act 1986) or a Scheme of Arrangement (under the Companies Act 1985 or Companies Act 2006). “Day” means any day on which the Competition Office is open for normal business but excluding, unless the Board determines otherwise, a Saturday, a Sunday or a Bank or Public Holiday.

“Embargo” means a ban placed by the Board on a Club in respect of player registrations, as more fully defined in Appendix H.

“Embargoed Club” means any Club subject to an Embargo.

“Fees Tariff” means a list of fees approved by the Company at a general meeting to be levied by the Company for any matters for which fees are payable under the Rules.

“FIFA Quality Concept” means the:

(a) FIFA Quality Concept Handbook of Requirements for Football Turf Surfaces (January 2012 Edition); and

(b) FIFA Quality Concept – Handbook of Test Methods for Football Turf (January 2012 Edition), and any amendment or modification thereof.

“FIFA Recommended One / IATS or Two Star Certificate” means the certificate of that name awarded by FIFA following compliance with the applicable requirements of the FIFA Quality Concept.

“Fines Tariff” means a list of fines approved by the Company at a general meeting to be levied by the Company for any breach of the Rules.

“Football Creditor” means any one of the following: • The Football Association Limited. • Any Club affiliated with an Affiliated Association. • Any League sanctioned by The Association or an Affiliated Association. • Any full time or part time employee of a Club, or former full time or part time employee of a Club, in respect of sums

due to such person by way of arrears of remuneration or expenses. This excludes for these purposes all and any claims for redundancy, unfair or wrongful dismissal or other claims arising out of the termination of the contract or in respect of any period after the actual date of termination.

• The Professional Footballers’ Association Limited. • The Football Foundation. • Any Affiliated Association. • Any pension scheme or plan administered by or on behalf of the Competition.

“Football Turf (3G) Pitch (FTP)” means a field of play (as that term is defined in the Laws of the Game) that has, following installation and prior to the commencement of each subsequent Playing Season, been awarded the relevant FIFA Performance requirement (FIFA Two and One Star or Pro and Quality) and which otherwise conforms to the requirements of the Laws of the Game. “Grass Pitch” means a field of play (as that term is defined in the Laws of the Game) that is natural grass, predominantly natural grass or intended to be predominantly natural grass and which conforms to the requirements of the Laws of the Game.

“Ground” means the ground on which the Club’s first team plays its Competition fixtures.

“Insolvency Event” means any one of the following:

(a) entering into a Company Voluntary Arrangement pursuant to Part 1 of the Insolvency Act 1986 (“the 1986 Act”) or a compromise or arrangement with its creditors under Part 26 of the Companies Act 2006 or any compromise agreement with its creditors as a whole; or

(b) lodging a Notice of Intention to Appoint an Administrator or Notice of Appointment of an Administrator at the Court in accordance with paragraph 26 or paragraph 29 of Schedule B1 to the 1986 Act, an application to the Court for an Administration Order under paragraph 12 of Schedule B1 to the 1986 Act (other than paragraph 12 (1)(c)) or where an Administrator is appointed or an Administration Order is made in respect of it (“‘Administrator” and “Administration Order” having the meanings attributed to them respectively by paragraphs 1 and 10 of Schedule B1 to the 1986 Act); or

(c) an Administrative Receiver (as defined by section 251 of the 1986 Act), a Law of Property Act Receiver (appointed under section 109 of the Law of Property Act 1925) or any Receiver appointed by the Court under the Supreme Court

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Act 1981 or any other Receiver is appointed over any assets which, in the opinion of the Board, are material to the Club’s ability to fulfil its obligations as a member of the League; or

(d) shareholders passing a resolution pursuant to section 84(1) of the 1986 Act to voluntarily wind up; or

(e) a meeting of creditors is convened pursuant to section 95 or section 98 of the 1986 Act; or

(f) a winding up order is made by the Court under section 122 of the 1986 Act or a provisional liquidator is appointed under section 135 of the 1986 Act; or

(g) ceasing or forming an intention to cease wholly or substantially to carry on business save for the purpose of reconstruction or amalgamation or otherwise in accordance with a scheme of proposals which have previously been submitted to and approved in writing by the Board; or

(h) being subject to any insolvency regime in any jurisdiction outside England and Wales which is analogous with the insolvency regimes detailed in (a) to (g) above; and/or

(i) have any proceeding or step taken or any court order in any jurisdiction made which has a substantially similar effect to any of the foregoing.

“Intermediary” means any natural or legal person who carries out or seeks to carry out Intermediary Activity and has registered with The Association in accordance with The FA Intermediaries Regulations.

“Intermediary Activity” means acting in any way and at any time, either directly or indirectly, for or on behalf of a Player or a Club in relation to any matter relating to a Transaction. This includes, but is not limited to, entering into a Representation Contract with a Player or a Club. For the avoidance of doubt, a Club Official is not acting as an Intermediary when he carries out any Intermediary Activity in relation to any matter relating to a Transaction for or on behalf of that Club. Similarly, a Lawyer is not acting as an Intermediary when he solely and exclusively undertakes or provides Permitted Legal Advice in relation to any matter relating to a Transaction.

“Long Term Loan” means a loan transfer in excess of 93 days of a Player who is a qualifying Player within the terms of the Rules.

“Match Officials” means the referee, the assistant referees and any fourth official appointed to a Competition Match.

“Membership Year” means the period in each calendar year from the holding of one annual general meeting of the Company to the holding of the next annual general meeting.

“National League System” means the system of competitions controlled by the FA where promotion and relegation links exist between participating Leagues.

“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 required to make an Owners’ and Directors’ Declaration by The FA.

“Owners’ and Directors’ Declaration” means a declaration to The FA required from an Officer from time to time.

“Paid in Full” shall mean when a Club has either: o paid (in cleared funds) to the supervisor of its CVA or its administrator, sufficient funds to pay all its creditors in full

(100p in the £) and to cover the costs of the CVA or the administration and confirmation of this fact has been received in writing from the supervisor/administrator; or

o paid (in cleared funds) sufficient to settle in full (100p in the £) any debts owed to creditors outside a CVA. “Participant” shall be as defined in the Rules of The FA “Pitch” means a Grass Pitch or Football Turf Pitch. “Pitch Test” means the test(s) conducted by a FIFA accredited field test institute or UKAS accredited test institute in accordance with the requirements of the FIFA Quality Concept or IATS.

“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 league fixture in the Competition is played each year until the date on which the last league fixture in the Competition is played. For Clubs participating in play off matches this does include the period when play off matches are played.

“Play Off Position” means the position of a Club in the table at the end of each Playing Season which is provided for in Rule 12 as qualifying the Club to take part in a play-off match to qualify for promotion to the next step of football for the next Playing Season.

“Rules” means these rules under which the Competition is administered.

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“Satisfied” shall mean that a creditor has consented, and provided evidence of such, to accept a sum in full and final settlement of its debt from a Club. For the avoidance of doubt, a vote to approve a Company Voluntary Arrangement (‘CVA’) by the creditors of a Club, held in accordance with Insolvency Law in operation from time to time, shall deem those debts admitted to the CVA as being Satisfied. The Board shall determine at its absolute discretion whether an amount is satisfied under the Rules.

“Scholar” means a player aged sixteen or over who has signed a Scholarship with a Premier League or Football League Club or licensed National League Club, and who has completed a registration form for Scholars in accordance with FA Rules and Regulations.

“Scholarship” means a Scholarship as set out in Rule C 3 (a) (i) of the Rules of The FA.

“Secured” shall mean that one of the following legally recognised undertakings has been provided for the payment of the specified sum in full by the AGM at the end of the Playing Season in which the transfer of membership takes place:

(i) A solicitor’s undertaking for the full amount outstanding;

(ii) A bank guarantee is held for the full amount outstanding;

In each case to be paid and satisfied in full by no later than the AGM at the end of the Playing Season in which the transfer took place.

The Board shall determine at its absolute discretion whether an amount is Secured or Satisfied under the Rules.

“Short Term Loan” means a loan transfer for a period of no fewer than 28 days in any one season.

“Significant Interest” means the holding and/or possession of the legal or beneficial interest in, and/or the ability to exercise the voting rights applicable to, shares or other securities in the Club which confer in aggregate on the holder(s) thereof ten (10) per cent or more of the total voting rights exercisable in respect of the Shares of any class of Shares of the Club. All or part of any such interest may be held directly or indirectly or by contract including, but not limited to, by way of membership of any group that in the opinion of the Board are acting in concert, and any rights or powers held by an Associate (as defined in the Rules of The FA Challenge Cup) shall be included for the purposes of determining whether an interest or interests amounts to a “Significant Interest”.

“SSAP” means a sporting sanctions appeal panel to be appointed to determine an appeal against a deduction of points under Rule 13.

“Team Sheet” means a form provided by the Competition referred to in Rule 8.20.

“The FA” means The Football Association Limited. “Transaction” means any negotiation or other related activity, including any communication relating or preparatory to the same, the intention or effect of which is to create, terminate or vary the terms of a player’s contract of employment with a Club, to facilitate or effect the registration of a player with a Club, or the transfer of the registration of a player from a club to a Club (whether on a temporary or permanent basis). A completed Transaction is one that has so achieved the creation, termination or variation of the terms of the player’s contract of employment with a Club, the registration of the player with a Club or the transfer of the registration from a club to a Club. “WGS” means the Whole Game System and the procedures for the operation thereof as determined by The FA from time to time.

“Work Experience Player” means a Player whose registration is held by a competition other than the Competition and is registered under a Scholarship. The Club taking the Player on work experience will register the Player Non Contract with a league in which they take part to fulfil the football element of the Scholarship, not the educational part.

“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.

“Youth Loan” means a loan transfer for a period of no fewer than 28 days of a Player who is a qualifying Player within the terms of the Rules.

1.2 The Rules are taken from the Standardised Rules determined by The FA from time to time. In the event of any omissions from the Standardised Rules then the requirements of the Standardised Rules shall be deemed to apply to the Competition.

1.3 Words or expressions used in these Rules shall, if not inconsistent with the subject or context, bear the same meanings as in the Articles.

1.4 All Clubs shall adhere to the Rules. Every Club shall be deemed, as a member of the Company to have accepted the Rules and to have agreed to abide by the decisions of the Board in relation thereto, subject to the provisions of Rule 16.

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1.5 The Competition will be known as “Essex Senior Football League” (or such other name as the Company may adopt). The Clubs participating in the Competition must be members of the Company in accordance with the Articles. 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 Company.

1.6 The administration of the Competition under these Rules will be carried out by the Company acting (save where otherwise specifically mentioned herein) through the Board in accordance with the Rules Regulations and Practices of The FA.

1.7 The Company shall be part of the National League System established by The FA and shall sign such documents as are required from time to time to confirm such membership[s].

2. MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Each Club shall register its Ground, and its pitch dimensions, with the Competition prior to the start of each Playing Season. It will be misconduct on the part of a Club to alter its pitch dimensions during a season unless with prior written consent of the Board. The Board may at any time require a Club, at its own cost, to submit a report from a qualified independent source certifying the pitch dimensions.

Dimensions of the field of play for all Competition matches shall be:-

Length - Maximum 120 yards (110 metres) – Minimum 110 yards (100 metres)

Width - Maximum 80 yards (75 metres) – Minimum 70 yards (64 metres)

No Club shall move to another Ground without first obtaining written consent of the Board; such consent not to be withheld unreasonably. In consideration whether to give such consent the Board shall have regard to all the circumstances of the case and shall not grant consent unless it is reasonably satisfied that such consent:-

• would be consistent with the objectives of the Competition as set out in the Memorandum of Association;

• would be appropriate having in mind the relationship (if any) between the locality with which by its name or otherwise the applicant Club is traditionally associated and that in which such Club proposes to establish its Ground;

• would not adversely affect such Club’s Officials, Players, supporters, shareholders, sponsors and others having an interest in its activities;

• would not have an adverse effect on visiting Clubs;

• would not adversely affect Clubs having their registered Grounds in the immediate vicinity of the proposed location, and

• would enhance the reputation of the Competition and promote the game of association football generally.

The Club must disclose, as soon as practicable, plans and details of any proposed move to a new stadium. The location of the proposed new stadium must meet with the approval of the Board.

Without prejudice to the provisions of Rule 4.12 a Club shall forthwith notify the Competition of any proposed change in its circumstances relating to the occupation of its Ground. By way of example, and without limitation, a proposed change may include a sale of any freehold interest (with or without subsequent leaseback) or any surrender or variation or a lease or licence.

2.2 All Clubs shall have Grounds and headquarters situated in England, the Channel Islands, Isle of Man if applicable or Wales and the Competition Secretary shall send their names and particulars to The FA annually by the date appointed by, and in the format required by, The FA. Clubs playing in England shall be duly affiliated at all times to a recognised County Football Association. Welsh Clubs shall be affiliated to The FA of Wales. Each Club shall notify the Competition Secretary of its affiliation number each year as soon as practicable after it has received same. Each Club shall return to the Competition Secretary a fully completed questionnaire relating to Form “D” required by The FA by the date given in the circular letter accompanying the questionnaire issued by the Competition Secretary.

2.3.1 A Club’s Ground may be shared with another Club or any other club (including a club engaged in another sport) providing, where sharing with a football club the Club or club playing in the most senior competition has priority of fixtures at all times and, where sharing with a club engaged in another sport, the Club has priority of fixtures [unless agreed otherwise by the Competition at its sole discretion, applicable only to that Competition, and valid only for one season at a time but open to annual renewal]. A Club will not be permitted to ground share to gain promotion or to avoid relegation. Ground sharing may not be permitted when one of the sharers retains the use of another ground unless that club can show by means of a refused planning permission or similar that it cannot meet the requirements of the Criteria Document at that ground. Any Club wishing to share a Ground or intending to move to a new Ground must obtain the written consent of the Board. Any Ground sharing for a period exceeding thirteen (13) weeks must be in writing and a written agreement must first be approved by the

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Board before being entered into and (except in an emergency) must be completed by 31 March in any year to be effective for the following Playing Season. A copy of the completed signed and dated agreement must be received by the Competition within fourteen days of the approval being sent to the Club.

2.3.2 The Club as at 31 March in any year shall either:

(i) Own the freehold of the Ground, or

(ii) Have a lease for the Ground that extends uninterrupted for a minimum of the next Playing Season, or

(iii) Possess an agreement for the use of the Ground that is acceptable to The Football Association following consultation with the relevant Competition.

In each case the Club must provide to the Competition of which it is a member and to The Football Association:

If the Ground is freehold either currently dated Official Copies of the freehold title at the Land Registry in the name of the entity in membership of the Competition or, if unregistered, a Certificate of Title from the Club’s solicitor showing that the Ground is owned by the entity in membership of the Competition, or

If the Ground is held leasehold a copy of the signed and dated lease in the name of the entity in membership of the Competition; if the expiry date of the lease has already passed or is dated before the end of the next full Playing Season, a certificate from the Club’s solicitor as to whether or not a notice has been given by the landlord to terminate the lease. In addition the Club must provide evidence of registration at the Land Registry, or explain why the Lease is not registered.

If the Ground is subject to an acceptable agreement a copy of the signed and dated agreement for the use of the Ground together with confirmation from The Football Association, following consultation with the relevant Competition, that the agreement is acceptable.

The Club must disclose whether the Club’s occupation of the Ground is subject to any third party option, whether the ground is charged by way of security and whether or not any break clauses in the lease or agreement have been exercised either by the landlord or the tenant.

In all cases The Football Association and the Competition of which it is a member have the right to call for further information.

2.3.3 A Club’s Ground must comply with the Criteria Document for the step in the National League System at which the Club is playing. Each Club that is required to hold a safety certificate issued in accordance with safety legislation must lodge a current copy with the Competition. If a Clubs’ ground is subject to any reduction in capacity by a public authority it must immediately inform the Competition.

2.4 No club which is a “nursery” club [or a reserve side] of a football club shall be eligible for membership of the Company.

A club shall be deemed to be a “nursery” club if it is under obligation, written or otherwise, to a football club by reason of which it has not the sole and entire control of its own management, finance and Players.

2.5 Clubs seeking membership or applying to retain membership of the Company must comply with the requirements provided for in the Criteria Document for the step at which the Club is playing. Only clubs which meet these criteria in full will be eligible for membership. All Clubs visited by representatives of the Competition in pursuance of the document will pay a non-returnable fee. In the absence of a procedure for application for membership being established by The FA, the Board shall establish such procedure.

The Board shall establish a procedure for inspecting Clubs’ grounds from time to time to ensure that the grade attained by that ground is maintained.

2.6 The Competition and the FA shall determine a time scale whereby all Clubs in membership must attain the grade provided for in the Criteria Document. The grade applicable for each Club for the commencement of a Playing Season shall be that existing at the previous 31st March, such grading to be ascertained by an inspection carried out on or before 31st March or as soon as practicable thereafter. Any Club not maintaining the grade set for the Competition may be relegated at the end of the Playing Season to a step determined by The FA.

Any delay in inspection shall in no way release a Club from its obligation to have its ground ready for inspection. If for any reason a Club’s existing ground, or any new ground in which it proposes to play its home matches in the season following inspection, is not available for grading by 31st March prior to commencement of the relevant season then the Club must, by the 31st March, submit to the Board in writing its proposals for a venue for its home matches in the following season (“alternative proposal”), such alternative proposal to be considered (and if appropriate) approved at the next Board Meeting after 31st March. The alternative proposal must, inter alia, contain documentary evidence in support of any ground sharing arrangements and evidence that the proposed ground is demonstrably suitable at a level which the relevant club will be

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competing. The alternative proposal may not be for a continuation of any ground share arrangement if the Club has had a ground sharing arrangement for the previous 2 seasons, or any part thereof, even if those arrangements have related to more than one ground.

Any approval of the alternative proposal will be subject to the issue of a grading certificate. The Board will use all reasonable endeavours to inspect the ground after receiving the alternative proposal and prior to the Board meeting, but if it is unable to do so then any approval of the alternative proposal will be subject to the issue of a satisfactory grading certificate. In the event of a Club not having received a grading certificate by 31st March and not having had its alternative proposal approved at the relevant Board Meeting, it shall be relegated forthwith at the end of the playing season to a level determined by The Football Association.

2.7 Any Club which is incorporated must be incorporated in England and Wales. Any Club wishing to incorporate shall notify The FA, its Affiliated Association and the Company Secretary before it makes any resolutions in this regard. Any person wishing to be appointed as an Officer to a Club must comply with the requirements of The FA Owners’ and Directors’ Test Regulations and send to the League / Company Secretary a copy of the Owners’ and Directors’ Declaration within 5 days of sending the same to The FA.

2.8 In the event that any Club which is an unincorporated association incorporates itself it shall notify the Company/League Secretary in writing within 14 days of the passing of the resolution to take this action and shall with such notice provide the Company/League Secretary with a copy of the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the company. Any amendments to the Memorandum and Articles of Association of a Club must be notified to the Competition Secretary in writing within 14 days of the passing of the resolution with a copy of the change(s).

Transfer of Membership Transfer as a Going Concern

2.9.1 In the event that any Club which resolves to transfer its membership of the Competition from one legal entity to a different legal entity, other than in the circumstances shown at 2.9.2 below, the Board will use the following minimum criteria in deciding whether to approve that transfer:

(a) The shareholders or members of the Club have voted to agree to the transfer of the Club’s membership to the new entity.

(b) All Football Creditors in the Club must be paid in full or transferred in full (with each creditor’s consent) to the new entity, and evidenced as such.

(c) All other creditors in the Club must be paid in full or Secured or transferred in full (with each creditor’s consent) to the new entity and evidenced as such.

(d) The proposed new entity has provided financial forecasts to The FA and the Competition showing its ability to fund the Club for the next twelve (12) months or to the end of the Playing Season following transfer (whichever is the longer) and that evidence of funding sources has been provided.

(e) The FA must have given approval for the transfer to take place.

Transfer from Insolvency

2.9.2 In the event that any Club that is subject to an Insolvency Event resolves to transfer its membership of the Competition to a new entity, the Board will use the following minimum criteria in deciding whether or not to approve that transfer:

(a) The shareholders or members of the Club have voted to agree to the transfer of the Club’s membership to the new entity and/or a licensed insolvency practitioner(s) appointed to the Club has agreed to sell or transfer some or all of the Club’s assets to the new entity;

(b) All Football Creditors in the Club must be Paid in Full and evidenced as such;

(c) The proposed new entity has provided financial forecasts to The FA and the Competition showing its ability to fund the Club for the next twelve (12) months or to the end of the Playing Season following transfer (whichever is the longer) and that evidence of funding sources has been provided;

(d) The FA must have given approval for the transfer to take place; and

(e) All other creditors in the Club must be satisfied and evidenced as such (This provision to be read in conjunction with 2.9.3 below.)

In the event that requirement (a) and/or (e) is not fully complied with, and only where the Board, at its absolute discretion, deems there to have been exceptional circumstances surrounding the application for the transfer, it may approve the

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transfer (subject to compliance with all other provisions above) and may apply such conditions as it deems appropriate including, without limitation, the deduction of points.

2.9.3 Nothing in Rule 2.9.2 above shall limit in any way the application of Rule 13B of these Rules.

2.10 The Competition shall allow for up to 40 member Clubs. There will be 2 divisions of 20 Clubs in each division where possible. The divisions will be called Senior Division and Reserve Division. The Clubs competing in each division each season will be confirmed by the Annual General Meeting of the Company each year. A Club entered into membership at the Annual General Meeting shall be subject to the application of the Rules until the date of the following Annual General Meeting. It shall be allowed for these numbers to be increased to accommodate any anomaly in the National League System.

2.11 Any Club or Club representative found guilty of serious irregularities regarding Players Contract payments under The FA Rules may be expelled from the Company in accordance with the Articles and/or these Rules and, in addition, may be fined such sum as the Board shall determine.

2.12 The Company will hold a membership register of the full name of the company/unincorporated entity constituting each Club. If the Club is an incorporated entity, it must provide the Company with its company name and registration number. If the Club is an unincorporated entity, it must provide the Company with the name of an individual in whose name the membership of the Company will be vested. A Club must notify the Company of all proposed changes to the information held by the League in the membership register in respect of the Club including any proposed change of company name or the name of an individual in whose name the membership of the Company is vested. Clubs are required to submit a fully completed membership form prior to the Annual General Meeting each Season.

The Company will provide a copy of its membership register to The FA annually.

Ownership and Change of Control

2.13 Each Club shall publish its legal name, form (e.g. unincorporated association, company limited by shares or guarantee etc) and any identifier (e.g. company number). In addition for those Clubs that are owned, then the Club shall also publish the identities of the ultimate owner (i.e. the name of an individual) of each Significant Interest in the Club. Such information shall as a minimum be published on the Club’s official website on a page accessible directly from the home page of that official club website and within the Club’s official matchday programme.

2.15 In the event that an Insolvency Event occurs in relation to any Club, that Club must inform and keep informed the [League] [Company] Secretary and The FA immediately.

The Board shall have the power to suspend a Club on notification of it having entered an Insolvency Event.

At the discretion of the Board, a suspension may take effect from the giving of the notice or it may be postponed subject to any conditions as the Board may think fit to impose.

In the event that a Club is suspended or its suspension is postponed, the Board shall have power to make such payments as it may think fit to the Club’s Football Creditors out of any monies due to that club from the Company.

2.16 An Officer must submit an Owners’ and Directors’ Declaration to The FA in accordance with the Reporting Requirements set out in The FA’s Owners’ and Directors’ Regulations that apply from time to time. The Club must provide a copy of any such Owners’ and Directors’ Declaration to the Competition at the time it is submitted to The FA.

No individual will be permitted to act as an Officer if they fail to meet any of the requirements of the Owners’ and Directors’ Declaration, as set out in the Rules of The FA.

In the event that an individual/entity is found to have either: • Completed false or misleading statements on their Owners’ and Directors’ Declaration; • acted as an Officer when in breach of the requirements of the Owners’ and Directors’ Declaration; • Acted as an Officer without The FA having given written confirmation to the Club in accordance with The FA’s

Owners’ and Directors’ Regulations that the individual may so act; then the individual/entity or Club shall be subject to such fine or other sanction as may be determined by The FA.

In the event that the Competition receive a Notice from The FA issued in accordance with The FA’s Owners’ and Directors’ Test Regulations for the suspension of that Club’s Competition membership, then that Club shall be suspended from the Competition with effect from 14 days from the date of the Notice. An appeal of the effect of the Notice is to The FA and can only be made by the affected Club and in accordance with the appeal procedures set out in the FA Owners’ and Directors’ Test Regulations. The effect of the Notice shall be suspended pending the outcome of an appeal.

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The FA shall advise the Competition and the Club in writing where it becomes satisfied that a Disqualifying Condition as defined in the FA Owners’ and Directors’ Test no longer applies. Upon receipt of this written notification from The FA, the Competition may remove the suspension of the Club’s Competition membership.

Where a Club is suspended and that causes a match in the Competition not to be played, the Board shall determine how the outcome of that match shall be treated.

2.17 Within fourteen days of a change in a Significant Interest at a Club or the appointment or removal of any director of a Club, written notice thereof, together with such details as are required to be filed with the Registrar of Companies, shall be deposited at the Competition Office.

2.18 If during the course of a season the Board decide that the organisation and management or finances of a particular Club fall below the standards appropriate to membership of the Competition, the Competition Secretary shall be instructed to warn the Club at once that it may be excluded from membership of the Competition at the end of that playing season. Such a Club shall have the right to appeal to The FA within 14 days of the date of notification of the Board’s decision.

2.19 The Competition, through the Board shall be empowered from time to time by subscription, levy or otherwise to require Clubs to contribute such sum or sums of money to the funds of the League as may be necessary for the proper conduct of the business of the League. Such contributions by Clubs may be collected by deduction from sums due to Clubs under any promotion agreement or from sponsorship money due or by whatever means the Board shall think fit. There shall be added to any sums to be contributed from Clubs, if applicable, Value Added Tax at the then prevailing rate.

2.20 Any Club failing to be represented throughout an Annual General Meeting or any other General Meeting called in accordance with the Rules/Articles without satisfactory reason being given shall be fined in accordance with the Fines Tariff. Whenever required to do so all Clubs shall ensure that their Manager, or an Assistant Manager, attend in person any Meeting of Clubs called by the Board. Failure to do so without just cause shall be a breach of these Rules and be dealt with in accordance with the Fines Tariff.

2.21 The Competition and each Club must be committed to promoting inclusivity and to eliminating all forms of discrimination.

2.22 The Competition and each Club does not and must not by its rules or regulations or in any manner whatsoever unlawfully discriminate against any person within the meaning and scope of the Equality Act 2010 or any law, enactment, order or regulation relating to discrimination (whether by way of age, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital status, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion or belief, ability or disability, or otherwise).

2.23 The Competition and each Club shall 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 and by providing access and opportunities for all members of the community, irrespective of age, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital status, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion or belief, ability or disability, or otherwise.

2.24 Any alleged breach of the Equality Act 2010 legislation must be referred to the appropriate sanctioning Association for investigation.

2.25 Each Club shall comply with the provisions of Appendix [ ???] – the ‘Licencing System’, as approved by the FA Council from time to time.

3. MEMBERSHIP – ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION

3.1 Any Club allocated for membership of the Company shall submit to the Company a fully completed Membership application form and the application fee and non-refundable ground inspection fee.

3.2 Clubs which have qualified for membership of the Company must confirm their acceptance of membership on the appropriate Competition form to be received by the Company at least fourteen days prior to the next Annual General Meeting of the Company accompanied where appropriate by the membership fee.

The annual subscription shall be paid by each Club to the Company no later than [ days before the Annual General Meeting of the Company in each year.

4. POWER OF THE BOARD

4.1 The Board shall have power to deal with all matters of management of the Competition covered by the Rules. The Board shall conduct the business of the Competition and shall meet as often as is necessary for this purpose.

The Board may appoint such committees as it deems appropriate which shall be fully empowered to act on the Board’s behalf subject to ratification by the Board. The Board 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 affiliated Association.

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4.2 Save where specifically provided otherwise in these Rules, the Board shall have power to apply, act upon and enforce these Rules and shall have jurisdiction over all matters affecting the Company or the Competition including any not provided for in these Rules. The Board shall also have the power to issue an order or instruction, by way of a Board Directive, in the best interest of the Competition, on any matter not provided for in these Rules, with which Clubs must comply or be subject to sanction under Rule 4.6, save where any such Directive is inconsistent with a Rule or Regulation of The FA, in which event the Directive will not create a binding obligation on Clubs.

4.3 All decisions of the Board shall be binding, subject to a right of appeal to The FA pursuant to Rule 16. Decisions of the Board must be notified, in writing, to all concerned within fourteen days of the making of such decision. Upon becoming aware of any breaches of these Rules the Board shall write to the entity suspected of a breach formally charging the party giving at least 7 days’ notice of the time, date and venue of the meeting at which the charge shall be considered.

The party charged will respond in writing to the Board within 7 days stating whether or not the charge is admitted and in default the Competition will deal with the case on the evidence it has at the time. If the charge is disputed or if the party admitting the charge wishes to present a plea in mitigation, it shall have the right to a personal hearing. The party charged also has the right to waive the 7 day requirement and allow the charge to be considered in less than 7 days after the party has been charged.

If the party charged disputes the charge or wishes to have a personal hearing to present a plea in mitigation then it shall submit its case in writing to be received by the League Secretary at least 7 days prior to the date of the meeting set to consider the charge and in default the Board will be at liberty to proceed to hear the charge without the benefit of written submissions from the party charged.

4.4 Where the Rules provide for the imposition of a financial penalty under the Fines Tariff then the Notice of Charge given by the Board under Rule 4.3 above shall refer to the penalty provided for in the Fines Tariff.

If the Rule provides that the penalty for such a breach is in the discretion of the Board then the notice shall also state as such. If the penalty set by Rules is not a financial penalty then such penalty must still be referred to in the Notice of Charge.

All breaches of the Laws of the Game Rules and Regulations of the Football Association shall be dealt with in accordance with FA Rules by the appropriate Association prior to any action by the Competition in accordance with FA Regulations.

4.5 All fines and charges imposed by the Board shall be received by the Company within twenty-eight days of the date of notification of imposition (unless otherwise ordered). Any Club or person breaking this Rule shall be liable to such penalties as the Board may impose.

4.6 If a Club fails to comply with a Board Directive within fourteen days of notification of such order or instruction, or within fourteen days of an operative date specified in that order or instruction, it shall not be allowed to play or take part in the business of the Company until the expiry of 7 days from the day the order or instruction is complied with.

4.7 Except where otherwise mentioned, all communications shall be addressed to the Competition Secretary, who shall conduct the correspondence of the Competition and keep a record of its proceedings.

4.8 A Club must at all times attend satisfactorily to the business of the Competition and/or the correspondence of the Competition or Company.

4.9 If a Club is asked to submit a report in relation to any alleged violation of these Rules it may have a personal hearing, providing it notifies its intention of such within fourteen days of the date of notification from the Company, or the case will be dealt with in its absence.

4.10 The Board shall have the power to arrange representative matches at their discretion.

4.11 A match may be played each season between two clubs nominated by the Board. All matters concerning the match will be decided by the Board.

4.12 In the event of any issue concerning the membership of any Club with the Competition the Board may require a Bond 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.

5. INTERESTS IN MORE THAN ONE CLUB

Except with the prior written consent of the Board no person, company or business institution (including insolvency practitioners) may at any time be interested in more than one Club or in a Club and any other club playing in a Competition sanctioned by The FA. The definition of “interested” shall be the same as provided for by the Rules of the FA Challenge Cup Competition in force from time to time.

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6. REGISTRATION OF PLAYERS

6.1 A QUALIFYING PLAYER REGISTRATION

The Football Association’s rules will apply in respect of all matters concerning players.

6.1.1 A Player is one who has:

(i) signed a registration form supplied by the Competition (such signature to be witnessed by a second person) and where:-

• the form has been completed and signed by an Officer of the Club;

• has been approved and registered by the Competition and

• a registration number has been allotted; or

(ii) registered through WGS.

A Player will only be eligible to play in a match organised by the Competition if his registration form; transfer form, or loan transfer form, has been received by the Company, or the necessary information has been submitted via WGS, not less than four hours before the scheduled kick-off of the match in which the player is required to play and found to be in order, and so registered. It is the responsibility of all Clubs to ensure any player signing a registration form, or registering via WGS, has, where necessary, the required International Clearance Certificate and in the case of Contract Players, including those on loan, must have approval from The Football Association. Clubs are also responsible for all players being correctly registered before fielding any player. Failure to do so constitutes misconduct and the Club will be charged with fielding an ineligible player.

Where a Club opts to register a Player via WGS, the Club must access WGS in order to complete the registration process.

ALL COMPETITIONS

Registration forms will be made available to Clubs by the Competition and charged in accordance with the fees tariff. The status of a player must be clearly stated on the registration form. The registration form must be received at the Competition office within five days of having been signed by the Player.

The registration of a Player will be valid from the date of registration to the end of that Playing Season only or, if in the case of a Contract or Loan Player whose contract or loan expires before the end of the Playing Season, for the term of the said contract or loan.

6.1.2 A Player may only play under his correct status. Any change of a Player’s status during the currency of a registration must be notified to the Competition within five (5) days of the change of registration being affected.

In the event of a Player changing his status with the same Club either from Contract to Non-Contract or from Non-Contract to Contract then that Player must sign a new registration form, or submit the necessary information via WGS, and be re-registered. In default the Player re-registering will be ineligible to play in a match under the jurisdiction of the Competition and Rule 6.9 will be applied in such circumstances where a Club is found guilty of playing a Player who has changed status without re-registering.

A Player whose registration under Contract is cancelled by mutual consent and immediately re-registered by the same Club or a different Club on a non-contract basis shall not subsequently be registered as a Contract player with the Club for which his Contract was cancelled, within three months of the date of the cancellation except with the consent of the Board.

6.1.3 The Board 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 the right of Appeal to the FA or the relevant County Football Association. Undesirable conduct shall mean an incident of repeated conduct, which may deter a Participant from being involved in this Competition. Application should be made to the parent County of the Club the Player is registered with.

(Note:- action under this clause shall not be taken against a Player for misconduct until the matter has been dealt with by the appropriate Association, and then only in cases of the Player bringing the Competition into disrepute and will in any case be subject to an Appeal to the Football Association. For the purposes of this Rule, bringing the Competition 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 a period of two years or less from the date of the first offence.)

6.1.4 The Board shall also have the power to place an Embargo on the registration, transfer or loan transfer of Players by any Club deemed to be in breach of these Rules. Where a Club has been subject to an Embargo that is ongoing (if applied by the Competition or another) then the Embargo shall continue to apply until the Club can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Board that the circumstances that resulted in the Embargo no longer apply.

6.2 REGISTRATION PERIOD

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6.2.1 After 5.00pm on the 31st March each Playing Season new registrations, new loans, and transfer of registrations will be declined or will be approved subject to such limitations and restrictions as the Board may determine and, if so determined, the Player shall only be eligible to play in the matches for which permission is granted by the Board.

6.3 PLAYER STATUS

The status of a player may be:- • Contract Player • Non-Contract • Work Experience • Scholar • Short Term Loan • Long Term Loan • Youth Loan

6.4 REGISTRATIONS AND REGISTRATION PROCEDURES

A Player will only be eligible to play in a match organised by the Company under these Rules if the appropriate form(s) is (are) received by the Company (including [by facsimile or] electronically), or the necessary information has been submitted to WGS, at least four (4) hours before the scheduled kick-off time of such match. No Player whose registration, including Loan registrations, is received by the Company or submitted via WGS less than four (4) hours before the match organised by the Company in which he is required to play will be eligible. Any loan registration must also be approved by the Football Association before that Player can be considered eligible to play.

The registration of a Player by [facsimile or] electronic transmission or WGS is not automatically valid and it is the responsibility of the Club to ensure the player is NOT registered with any other Club. When the Player involved was previously registered with another Club it is necessary for that Club to complete the standard Competition transfer form or to have completed the standard Competition cancellation of registration form prior to or at the same as the registration to the new Club.

Where a Club opts to register a Player via WGS, but does not fully and correctly complete the necessary information, that registration will not be processed.

ALL COMPETITIONS

Where a registration form is sent to the Company [by facsimile or] electronically, e.g. email, the originating form must subsequently be received by the Company within five (5) Days of the sending of the [facsimile or] electronic transmission. In default of this Rule the player shall not be eligible to play in the Competition unless and until a valid registration form is received. The form when received must contain the same information as that received by [facsimile or] email. It is an offence to falsify a competition form.

Any Club found to have been in breach of any part of Rule 6.4.1 will be deemed to have played an ineligible player and will be dealt with in accordance with Rule 6.9.

6.4.2 Each Club must have at least sixteen (16) Players registered fourteen (14) days before the start of each Playing Season.

6.4.4 In the event of a Player signing registration forms for more than one Club, priority of registration shall decide for which Club he is entitled to play. The Club submitting the latter form shall be notified of the prior registration of the Player, and the circumstances under which the registration forms were signed shall be investigated by the Board. Any Player found to have signed registration forms for more than one Club, or any Club found to have knowingly induced a registered Player of another Club to sign a registration form, shall be dealt with by the Board in such a manner as it shall think fit.

6.4.5 Except where mutually agreed between the Clubs in writing, and specific approval has been given by the Board a Club cannot register more than one Contract or Non-Contract Player registered to another Club or club at any one time unless a period of 28 days has elapsed between the first and the second notice of approach or acknowledgement.

6.4.6 If a non-contract Player also registers for a club not in membership of the Competition, his registration for the Competition may be retained by the Club.

6.4.7 A Club may register any number of Work Experience Players.

6.4.8 A Club may name up to a maximum of five (5) players on a Team Sheet who are either Short Term Loan, Long Term, or Work Experience. Any Club in breach of this Rule which results in more than 5 of such players entering the field of play

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during the course of any one fixture will be deemed to have played an ineligible player(s) and will be dealt with in accordance with Rule 6.9.

6.4.9 The Company may, at its discretion, refuse any further registration of players, i.e. place under a registration embargo, any Club which has not completed payment of a transfer or loan arrangement made with another Club (or club) or arranged for the payment to be adequately secured. The Club (or club) which holds the Player’s Contract will continue to pay the Player in accordance with his Contract.

6.4.10 The Company at its discretion may approve at any time the registration of an additional goalkeeper on a short-term basis if none of the Clubs’ registered goalkeepers are available ahead of a Competition Match.

6.5 TRANSFERS

6.5.1 The transfer of a registration of a Player under written Contract from one Club to another must be in writing, on the Competition transfer form, signed by the Contract Player and the two Clubs, and the form must be forwarded to the Company for approval and registration.

The transfer form must also be sent to The FA with a completed transfer agreement, contract and registration form for approval and registration.

Such Contract Player does not become a registered Player of the Club seeking his transfer until the form has been approved and registered by The FA and the Competition.

CANCELLATIONS

Where a Club cancels the registration of a Contract Player, for any reason whatsoever, the Club must notify the Competition Secretary and The FA immediately, in writing or on the relevant Competition/FA form. To be valid such notification must be signed by an authorised signatory of that Club and the Player.

Where a Club cancels the registration of a Non-Contract Player for any reason whatsoever, the Club must notify the Competition Secretary immediately, in writing or on the relevant Competition form. To be valid, such notification must be signed by an authorised signatory of the Club.

TERMINATIONS

Where the registration of a Contract Player has been terminated by either the Club or the Player, this must be in accordance with the provisions set out under FA Rule C1(I) and the terms of the contract.

6.5.2 The transfer of a registration of a Non-Contract Player from one Club to another must be in writing, on the Competition transfer form, signed by the Non-Contract Player and the two Clubs, and the form must be forwarded to the Company for approval and registration. Such Non-Contract Player does not become a bona-fide Player of the Club seeking his transfer until the form has been approved and registered by the Competition. A Non-Contract Player whose registration for a Club is cancelled or transferred for any reason whatsoever cannot, without the consent of the Board, return to his original Club until a minimum of fourteen (14) days has elapsed from the date of the cancellation or transfer.

6.5.3 A Club cannot register the transfer of a Contract Player or Non-Contract Player unless that Player has been registered with the transferor Club for at least 14 days, unless that Player is a goalkeeper.

6.5.4 A Club shall submit to the Board any contract it proposes to enter into which gives the Club or any other party to the proposed contract any rights relating to the transfer of the registration of a Player at a date in the future from or to the Club or any rights relating to the employment for the Player by the Club.

Any such proposed contract shall be subject to the approval of the Board.

6.6 TEMPORARY TRANSFERS (LOANS)

6.6.1 Where the Rules of the relevant League permit, Short Term Loans, Youth Loans and Long Term Loans of Contract players shall be allowed to or from Clubs in membership of:- • The Premier League • The Football League • The National League • The Isthmian Football League • The Northern Premier League • The Southern Football League • Any other Leagues which have been authorised by the FA

on such terms and conditions as shall be mutually agreed by the two clubs and the player. For Loan Transfers between Clubs in the same Competition the transfer must be completed on the National League System Temporary Transfer Form. For Loan

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Transfers between Clubs in different Competitions the transfer must be completed on FA Form H3 together with a registration form applicable for the Competition of the transferee club.

The player being taken on loan, [including Youth Loan,] must sign a Competition contract registration form which will be valid for the full period of the loan, including any extension to the loan period.

If the original Loan agreement contains a pre-agreed recall clause, a Player may be recalled by the loaning Club submitting written confirmation to the borrowing Club, the Competition and The FA.

Where no pre-agreed recall clause exists, the cancellation must be agreed between the loaning Club, the borrowing Club and the Player. The loaning Club must submit written confirmation to the borrowing Club, the Competition and The FA.

The Competition’s standard cancellation form must be used to prematurely end the Temporary Transfer period. The temporary registration for the borrowing Club will automatically be deemed to be cancelled upon maturity of the temporary transfer period.

Where a Short Term Loan, [ or Youth Loan] expires, and is not renewed simultaneously, any subsequent Short Term Loan, [or Youth Loan] of that Player to the same Club will be subject to a minimum duration of 28 days.

No more than four (4) Players (Short Term, Long Term or) may join one Club from another Club (or club) in any Playing Season. Where a Short Term Loan, or Long Term Loan (or period of Work Experience) expires on or after the last match of the season and the Club finishes in a Play-Off Position, and both Clubs agree, the Loans shall be extend to include the Club’s remaining Play-Off Matches. Any such extension is not subject to any time limits that would otherwise apply, and must be agreed in writing by the player’s parent Club and be registered with the Competition and the Association in accordance with these Rules.

6.6.2 Short Term Loan Transfers – A Club can have up to a maximum of twelve (12) Short Term Loans during a Playing Season. The minimum period of a Short Term Loan transfer must be twenty-eight (28) days with a maximum period to the end of the Playing Season.

The Competition shall not approve more than two (2) Short Term Loan transfers to or from any one Club, including Premier League and Football League Clubs, at any one time.

On completing the National League System Temporary Transfer Form or FA form H3, a Club must send the original to the FA, one copy to the Company, and a third copy to the secretary of the League with which the player is registered.

To extend the period of any Short Term Loan transfer a further National League System Temporary Transfer Form or FA form H3 must be completed and copies sent as directed above. If the Short Term Loan transfer is extended only the Club for whom the Player was originally registered will be allowed to cancel the agreement at any time within the extension period, i.e. after 28 days. In the case of a goalkeeper Clubs may mutually agree, if they so wish, to include a recall clause in the agreement to enable the Club for who the Player was originally registered to recall the Player at any time during the loan period. Players other than goalkeepers may not be recalled within the first month, i.e. 28 days, of any loan.

Any Short Term Loan transfer which may terminate after the last day for registrations may be extended for a further period provided the loan period does not extend beyond the current Playing Season.

Short Terms Loan Transfers which become permanent before their expiry date shall not count against a Club’s quota of days or Players.

6.6.3 Long Term Loan Transfers – Clubs may have up to a maximum of six (6) Long Term Loan Transfers of any age during a Playing Season.

Long Term Loan Transfers shall be for a full Playing Season; or from any date prior to 31st August to any date between 1st and 31st January; or from any date between 1st and 31st January (the January transfer window) to the end of the Playing Season.

A Player on Long Term Loan may be recalled on any date from the beginning of the Loan until 31 August and between 1 and 31 January (inclusive), except for a goalkeeper or where the Player is to be transferred permanently by the Club (or club) holding his registered contract in each case, subject to the agreement of the loaning Club, the borrowing Club and the Player which may be pre-agreed in a recall clause in the original Loan agreement.

To extend the period of any long term loan transfer a further National League System Temporary Transfer Form or FA form H3 must be completed and copies sent as directed above.

The Competition shall not approve more than two (2) Long Term Loan transfers to or from any one club, including Premier League and Football League Clubs, at any one time.

6.6.4 Youth Loan Transfers

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[Youth Loan Transfers apply to:-

• Scholars in their second or third (if that option is exercised) year of their Scholarship agreement, or • Contract Players aged 20 or under on 1 July immediately preceding the Playing Season in question.

Unlimited Youth Loan Transfers shall be allowed to or from Clubs in membership of the Competitions at Steps 1-4 of the National League System.

Clubs playing in Competitions at Steps 1 to 4 of the National League System may register players on a Youth Loan from clubs in the EFL.

Clubs playing in Competitions at Steps 5 and 6 of the National League System may register players on a Youth Loan.

At Steps 1 to 6 of the National League System, Youth Loans are permitted at any time during the Registration Period.

It shall be a condition of any Youth Loan involving a Scholar or a Contract Player to whom Football League Youth Rules apply that for the duration of the period of the Youth Loan the Player continues to fully comply with the programme of education in place for that Player.

A Player registered on a Youth Loan may, provided it is agreed between the two clubs and the Player, continue to train with and/or play for his loaning Club (or club) in any match other than matches played as part of the Premier League Competition, Football League Competition, Football League Cup, FA Cup or Football League Trophy (i.e. First Team matches.) Participation by the Player in First Team matches for the borrowing Club shall take precedence.

Any days on which the Player participates in a Reserve Team match and/or attends any training sessions for the loaning Club (or club) shall still count towards the period of the Youth Loan.

The minimum period of a Youth Loan shall be 28 days, thereafter a break clause may be included. Youth Loans cannot extend beyond the date of the Player’s 21st birthday and/or the contract period with the parent club.

6.7 CLUB LIST OF PLAYERS AND TRANSFER LIST

Clubs shall furnish the Competition Secretary by 1st June with the following details:

6.7.1 a list of Contract Players whose agreements do not terminate at the end of the current season;

6.7.2 a list of contract Players in respect of whom the Club has exercised its option in accordance with Football Association Rule C1 (j);

6.7.3 a list of Contract Players in respect of whom the existing agreements do not include an option to renew but which the Club is desirous of offering further engagements, in accordance with Football Association Rule C1 (j);

6.74 a list of Contract Players in respect of whom the Club has exercised its option in accordance with Football Association Rule C1 (j) but whose registration the Club is prepared to transfer;

6.7.5 a list of Contract Players the Club has released;

6.7.6 a list of all Players whose registration the Club wishes to be cancelled;

Clubs shall also complete the standard Competition forms and return these by this date.

A Club relegated from the Football League Limited shall advise the Competition Secretary by 30th June the names of Players retained by that Club for the season, taking into consideration the contents of Football League Rule 53.

6.8 SUBSTITUTE PLAYERS

A Club at its discretion may use three substitute Players at any time in a match. Substitution can only be made when play is stopped for any reason and the Referee has given permission. When a Club is making a substitution it shall use a Board to show the number of the Player to be substituted and the number of the substitute Player. The substitution board used shall be branded as determined by the Competition.

A maximum of five [5] SUBSTITUTES may be nominated and they must be included on the official Team Sheet handed to the Referee before the match in accordance with Rule 8.20. A substitute may not be used to replace a Player who has been suspended from the match by the Match Officials.

If a Player does not take part in the match for which he is a nominated substitute he shall be deemed as not having played for the Club in that match.

6.9 PLAYING AN INELIGIBLE PLAYER

Any Club found to have played an ineligible Player in a match or matches shall have any points gained from that match or matches deducted from its record, up to a maximum of 12 points, and have levied upon it a fine. The Board may also order

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that such match or matches be replayed on such terms as are decided by the Board which may also levy penalty points against the Club in default.

The Board may vary its decision in respect of the points gained in circumstances where;

(a) the ineligibility is due to the failure to obtain an International Transfer Certificate or

(b) where the ineligibility is related to a change in the Player’s status with the Club for whom he is registered or

(c) where the Board determined that exceptional circumstances exist

6.10 FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS

6.10.1 Subject to clauses 6.10.2 to 6.10.7 and to the Rules and Regulations of The FA, a Club may negotiate a financial arrangement with its Players.

6.10.2 All Players under a written contract must be registered with the Competition and The FA.

6.10.3 All payments and benefits due and/or made to the Player must be shown in the contract.

6.10.4 All payments made to Players must be made by the Club and fully recorded in the accounting records of the Club.

6.10.5 All salaried payments (whether to Contract or Non-Contract Players) must be subject to PAYE and National Insurance.

6.10.6 All salary payments due on written Contracts must be stated gross, before PAYE and National Insurance deductions.

6.10.7 Any Players paid expenses should be reimbursed via an expense claim form. The club should retain all expense records in a format acceptable to the HM Revenue and Customs.

7. CLUB COLOURS

7.1 On or before a date specified by the Company each year, every Club shall notify the Competition Secretary, in writing, of details of their first choice colours for outfield players and their goalkeeper (shirts, shorts and socks) and such details shall be printed in the Handbook published by the Company for the ensuing Playing Season.

The colours registered by each Club shall be worn during the following season when playing at home. Shirts must be numbered in accordance with the Competition squad numbering provision such that the numbers can be clearly identified by officials and spectators. Striped, hooped or otherwise patterned shirts shall have numbers affixed to contrasting patches or numbers in a contrasting colour with bold outline. No changes to the first choice colours or combination of colours shall be permitted without the consent of the Board. Subject to the consent of the Board, each Club is authorised on one occasion per Playing Season to wear an alternative strip in a home match.

7.2 When playing away from home, clubs must play in colours (shirts, shorts and socks) which are clearly distinguishable from those of their opponents and the Match Officials, in particular the goalkeeper must play in kit clearly distinguishable from the colours of the shirts worn by all other Players in the match and the Match Officials.

Neck and cuff rim colours on shirts are not regarded as basic colours for the purpose of this Rule. Subject to the foregoing a Club may, if it wishes, wear colours not registered with the Competition for away matches. It is the responsibility of the visiting Club to check that their colours will not clash.

The goalkeeper may wear tracksuit trousers acceptable to the Match Referee.

7.3 No Club shall be permitted to register or play in shirts the colour of which is likely to cause confusion with the outfits worn by the Match Officials (i.e. black or dark blue).

7.4 The Players’ shirts must be clearly numbered in accordance with the Team Sheet handed to the match referee before a match and there must be no change of numbers during the match except for a change of goalkeeper or if permitted by the match referee because of a blood injury.

7.5 The Captain shall wear a distinguishing armband to indicate his status.

7.6 Both sleeves of the shirts of all Players in matches played under the jurisdiction of the Company shall carry a Competition logo as supplied by the Competition on an annual basis if so decided by the Board. When playing in other competitions the shirts of all Players must include the Competition logo.

Advertising must comply with FA Kit and Advertising Regulations.

7.7 The colours of clothing worn by ballboys/girls must not clash with the colours of either competing Club and the Match Officials.

8. PLAYING OF MATCHES.

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ARRANGEMENT OF FIXTURES 8.1 The Board shall fix the date on which the Playing Season shall commence. 8.2 All matches shall be played under the Rules and Regulations of The FA and in accordance with the Laws of the Game as determined by the International Football Association Board. 8.3 All Competition matches shall be arranged as soon as practicable. The copyright in all lists of arrangements of such fixtures shall be vested in the Company. 8.4 All matches shall be played on the home and away principle and the Board shall determine how the fixtures shall be arranged. Steps 1 to 4 only Saturday fixtures in the Competition shall take precedence over all other competitions in which a Club may engage with the exception of:

The FA Challenge Cup/Welsh Cup The FA Challenge Trophy Competition

Scheduled Saturday fixtures in the Competition must not be re-arranged without permission of the Competition Secretary. Clubs may be ordered to re-arrange outstanding matches, at the discretion of the Board, and where necessary their prospective opponents instructed accordingly. Clubs with open dates on Saturdays may be instructed to play any outstanding Competition fixture on such date. A minimum of seven [7] days’ notice will be given in respect of any such re-arrangement.

PRE-MATCH ARRANGEMENTS & RESPONSIBILITIES 8.11 Each Club must take every precaution to keep its ground in good playing condition and amenities (including floodlights) in good working order and complying with the Criteria Document throughout the Playing Season. 8.12 All Clubs must have a mobile telephone and an email address operational at all times. These will be listed in the Competition Handbook unless a Club requests otherwise. 8.13 The home Club shall advise the visiting Club and the Match Officials of the date and time of kick-off of each match and the team colours, including the colour of the goalkeeper’s jersey, it will be wearing, to be received at least five days prior to the match and the visiting Club and the Match Officials must acknowledge receipt to be received at least three days before the match. The visiting Club must include in its acknowledgement the team colours, including the colour of the goalkeeper’s jersey, it will be wearing. 8.14 The home Club is responsible for publishing a full match programme acceptable to the Board for each of its Competition matches. A full match programme available electronically only shall be acceptable providing that each Club has approval from the Board before the commencement of the Playing Season and must be continuous for the whole of that Playing Season. A Team Sheet will not be considered sufficient to comply with this Rule. The visiting Club must send in writing to the home Club details of the proposed team they plan to field together with their Club history and up-to-date pen pictures of their current Players registered with the Competition for the season at least five days before the scheduled date of the match between the two Clubs. The home Club programme must include the details sent by the visiting Club in the match day programme and a copy of each match day programme shall be sent by the home Club to the Competition Secretary within 3 days of the match with the relevant match report form unless advised of an alternative arrangement by the Competition Secretary. Clubs will be responsible for all comments in their match day programme in respect of the Competition, the Company or other member Clubs, notwithstanding any disclaimers to the contrary. No part of a Club’s programme issued for a match in any competition shall, in the opinion of the Board, bring the Competition or the Company into disrepute. All Clubs will be responsible for their official website or similar computer related information system, which is within the public domain. Nothing shall be included on the website which in the opinion of the Board brings the Competition or the Company into disrepute. 8.15 The postponement of matches due to ground conditions must be carried out in accordance with Rule 14.2. 8.16 Where a match is re-arranged or cancelled after the officials have been appointed, it is the duty of the home Club to notify the officials of the cancellation of their appointments immediately. Clubs in default of this Rule may be subject to any action decided by the Board. 8.17 The Board shall determine the policy of the Competition for the issuing of match day passes. A home Club cannot refuse the admission into the ground of an away Club Official, as defined in the Rules of the Association, save for that individual being subject to a suspension or banning order from the Association or Competition. 8.18 All Clubs at Steps 1 to 4 are required to have a defibrillator available at all home matches.

MATCH MANAGEMENT 8.19 All matches shall be of ninety minutes duration. The half time interval in all matches shall not exceed fifteen minutes. Any match which is not of ninety minutes duration may be ordered to stand as a completed match or replayed for the full period of ninety minutes or be awarded to the Club not at fault, as the Board may decide, on such terms as the Board shall decide. 8.20 Each Club must hand the Team Sheet containing name(s) of Players taking part in a match (including the name(s) and number(s) of the nominated substitute(s) to the Referee and a representative of their opponents in the presence of the Referee at least forty five

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minutes before the scheduled time of kick-off. The Players’ numbers (in accordance with Rule 7) and the colours of the playing strip must be clearly stated. Any Clubs in breach may be fined. 8.21 Any Club altering its team selection or numbering after Team Sheets have been exchanged may be fined. A Player who is named on the Team Sheet may be replaced without fine if he is injured warming up after exchange of the Team Sheet. Any subsequent changes must be notified to the referee and to a representative of the opponents before the actual kick-off. [The name of the Doctor or Medical Practitioner in attendance (in accordance with Rule 26) must be entered on the Team Sheet in the appropriate space provided.] 8.22 Clubs taking the field of play – For all matches under the jurisdiction of the Competition, Clubs shall be required to enter the field of play together, preceded by the Match Officials, not less than 5 (five) minutes before the advertised time of kick-off. 8.23 Each Club shall be prepared to kick-off at the scheduled time unless a satisfactory explanation is offered. Any Club commencing a Competition match with less than 11 Players may be subject to a fine. Each team participating in a match shall represent the full available strength of each competing Club. 8.24 In all Competition Matches, the number of Clubs Players and officials seated on the team benches, in the designated technical area, must not exceed 11 unless the team bench facility provides more than 11 individual seats. 8.25 Only one person at a time has the authority to convey tactical instructions to the Players during the match from within the technical area. 8.26 All team officials and substitutes seated on the bench shall be listed on the official Team Sheet when it is submitted to the Match Officials. Only those persons listed on the official Team Sheet shall be permitted in the technical area. 8.27 The occupants of the technical area must behave in a responsible manner at all times. Misconduct by occupants of this area will be reported by the Referee to The FA, who shall have the power to impose sanctions as deemed fit. 8.28 With the exception of the team manager, the team coach and any substitutes who are warming up or warming down, all other personnel are to remain seated on the trainer’s bench. The team manager or team coach is allowed to move to the edge of the technical area to issue instructions to his team.

POST MATCH MANAGEMENT

8.31 Each Club shall enter information from the match result form by the method instructed by the Competition and shall submit

the fully completed copy of the appropriate match result forms by the relevant IT system to the Appointing Authority and the

Competition within 3 days of the match. When a Club considers that the Referee has discharged his duties incompetently and

awards a mark of 60 or less, a detailed report must be sent to the Appointing Authority within three days of the match by the

method instructed by the Appointing Authority. Clubs in default of any provision of the Rule will be subject to a fine for each

offence.

8.32 In the event that a match is abandoned before half time the Club playing at home will issue a voucher to each spectator valid

for free admission if the match is ordered to be replayed. In the event that the match is abandoned during or after the half time

interval the Club playing at home is not obliged to issue such a voucher.

8.33 In the event that a match is abandoned for reasons over which neither Club has control the Club playing at home shall retain

the gate receipts for such uncompleted match and the Board shall determine the terms upon which any replayed match shall be

played.

8.34 In the event of a match being abandoned due to the conduct of one Club or its members or supporters the Board has the

power to order that the match is not replayed and to award either one or three points to the Club not at fault. It cannot levy a

financial penalty due to the conduct of a Club.

8.35 In the event of the match being abandoned due to the conduct of both Clubs or their members or supporters no financial

penalty can be applied by the Board to either Club and the Board shall determine whether the original match stands as a completed

match or is replayed and, if replayed, the terms upon which the match is to be replayed.

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8.36 In the event of a match having to be postponed and one Club is found to be at fault then opponents for that match shall be

compensated by the Club at fault. In the case of a visiting Club where it has undertaken all or part of its journey then travelling

expenses and meal allowances may be claimed based on the total mileage involved in the whole journey. In exceptional

circumstances, expenses for overnight accommodation up to a maximum of 18 persons may be claimed. In some instances

compensation may also be claimed when neither of the Clubs is at fault. The Board will determine the amount of compensation

payments to be made, if any.

All claims for compensation by either Club in the case of either an abandoned match or a postponed match must be received by the League Secretary within 14 days of the date of the match to which the claim relates. POST MATCH ADMINISTRATION 8.37 The home Club shall be responsible for notifying the Competition immediately following the conclusion of each home Competition match the result of that match together with the attendance, the times of all goals scored in the match and the scorer of each goal. In any FA or AFFILIATED ASSOCIATION Competition the home Club if two Clubs are playing the tie, or the Club if the match involves a team outside of the Competition, must also follow this procedure. 8.38 In the event of the match being postponed, not completed or abandoned, the home Club must immediately telephone [or facsimile] the Competition results service, the Competition Secretary and, in the case of a match postponement, the Appointing Authority, the visiting Club and the Match Officials. When a postponement occurs in any FA or County Cup competition, the home Club, if two Clubs are playing the tie, or the Club if the match involves a team outside of the Competition, must also follow this procedure. 8.39 Where a match has been postponed for any reason, [the two Clubs concerned must agree within seven [7] days of the postponement a new date (which shall, save in exceptional circumstances, be within 42 days of the original date) and in default the Board is empowered to order Clubs to play on a date it considers suitable. Any Club without just cause failing to fulfil an engagement to play a Competition match on the appointed date shall for each offence be liable to expulsion from the Competition and/ or such other disciplinary action the Board may determine, including the deduction of up to a maximum of three points from the offending Club’s record, any expenses incurred by their opponents, and a fine. In the event of a Club being in breach of the previous paragraph of this Rule then the Board may award points to the Club not at fault as if the match had been played and the League table shall reflect the position as if the match had been played with the result awarded by the Board.

9. REGISTERED INTERMEDIARIES

9.1 An Intermediary cannot have an involvement in any Club in an official capacity (as defined by the Board) nor may he hold office with the Competition.

9.2 All Clubs must comply with The FA Regulations concerning Intermediaries.

10. FINANCIAL RECORDS

10.1 All Clubs shall keep their accounting records for recording the fact and nature of all receipts and payments so as to disclose with reasonable accuracy, at any time, the financial position including the assets and liabilities of the Club.

10.2 The home Club shall retain all gate receipts. Where a match is declared all ticket the Away [visiting] Club shall be entitled to 10% of the total number of tickets available or a minimum of 600, whichever is the greater, subject to any stipulation by the relevant safety authority affecting these figures. A reasonable allocation of the total disabled spectator accommodation where appropriate shall be made available to disabled supporters of the Away Club.

Clubs must ensure that all gate receipts are fully and properly recorded and accounted for in the accounting records of the club.

Clubs should have a system in operation for home games that enables them to accurately report on the following;

• A record of all tickets sold in advance • A reconciliation of cash received by category of entrant through each turnstile • The number of entrants through each turnstile • A schedule of the numbers admitted to parts of the stadium that do not pass through a turnstile • A list of complimentary tickets authorised

This documentation should be reconciled to the overall takings and declared attendance for each home game.

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10.3 For Competition league matches only, the travelling expenses of match officials shall be pooled, each Club rendering on the match report details of all payments made. The Company shall, at the conclusion of the season, divide the total cost of officials in each division by the total number of Clubs in that division and where the total payment made by the Club is less than the equal share of the pool, the Club shall pay the difference within 14 days of the date of posting of the written notification to the Club. Where the sum paid by the Club is more than the equal share of the pool, the Club will be reimbursed from the pool of monies received from all the other Clubs.

10.4 In the event of a transfer of a Player where a consideration is agreed, the consideration can only be paid between the two clubs (the transferor and transferee clubs).

The full name of each contracting club should be stated in the transfer agreement. The full consideration involved must be recorded in the accounting records of both clubs.

10.5 Any Club temporarily transferring a Player’s registration to another club should invoice the receiving club in accordance with the terms of the loan agreement. The Player concerned should remain on the payroll of the Club holding his permanent registration for the period of the loan.

10.6 All loans extended to a Club must be documented in full in the accounting records of the Club. Documentation supporting each loan must be retained and should include the following information:-

• The value of the loan • The length of the loan • The interest rate charged, and whether this is fixed or variable • Repayment terms • The full names of the individual or corporate body extending the loan • The terms in the event of a default on the loan

The document should be signed by two directors, Officers or Executive Committee Members who are independent of the party extending the loan.

10.7 Within nine months of its accounting reference date, each Club shall submit to the Company a copy of its full financial statements as presented to its members/shareholders with confirmation that the accounts have been approved at a duly convened general meeting.

11. FOOTBALL CREDITORS Where a Club defaults in making any payments to any Football Creditor, the Club shall be subject to such penalty as the Board may decide, including, but not limited to, an Embargo; a points deduction; a Bond; a suspension; or any combination thereof.

12. CHAMPION, RELEGATION 12.1 Three points will be awarded for a win at home or away and one point for a drawn match at home or away. 12.2 At the end of the Playing Season of each competition a table will be compiled showing the playing record of each Club in

each division of the Competition. The playing record of each Club must include any points deduction made by the Competition or by the FA and in any situation where points per game are calculated the calculation will be made after taking into account the deduction of any such points.

The position of each Club in the table so compiled shall be determined in order with the Club being awarded the highest number of points being first and the Club being awarded the second highest number of points being placed second and so on. In the event of two or more clubs being awarded the same number of points the highest placed Club shall be decided as follows:

12.2.1 Goal difference – If any two or more Clubs have scored the same number of points their position in the division shall be determined on goal difference, that is to say, the difference between the total number of goals scored by and against a Club in League Matches in that Season, and the higher or highest placed Club shall be the Club with the higher or highest goal difference.

12.2.2 In the event of the goal difference being equal the highest placed Club shall be the Club which has scored the most goals;

12.2.3 In the event that two or more Clubs have the same goal difference and have scored the same number of goals then the highest placed Club shall be the Club which has won the most matches.

12.2.4 In the event of the two Clubs still being equal the Club which has the better playing record against the other Club in their head to head Competition matches during the Season will be the highest placed Club.

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12.2.5 If the records of two or more Clubs are still equal and it is necessary for any reason to determine the position of each then the Clubs concerned shall play off a deciding match or matches on a neutral ground or grounds with the net gate money after deducting the usual matches expenses being divided equally between the two competing Clubs.

12.3 Promotion, relegation and lateral movement of Clubs shall be in accordance with the principles established by the Leagues Committee of The FA.

12.5 If no Clubs are eligible or wish promotion, the number of Clubs to be relegated will be reduced.

12.6 In the event of a Club, not being placed in a relegation position at the end of the season, wishing to resign from the Competition at the end of the season, or having been removed from membership under the Articles the number of Clubs to be relegated shall be reduced accordingly.

12.7 In the event of a Club opting to be relegated or being removed from membership under the Articles such Club or Clubs will replace the Club or Clubs otherwise due for relegation in accordance with Regulation 5.4 in the Regulations for the Establishment and Operation of the National League System.

12.8 If any Club ceases to operate between the annual general meeting of the Company and the commencement of the following Playing Season, no adjustments to the number of Clubs participating in the Competition will be made. The remaining Clubs will participate in the Competition for that season.

12.9 A Club which for any reason ceases to operate at any time during the Playing Season may have its playing record expunged, and any monies due to them from the Company shall be forfeited. From the date of the withdrawal no further payment shall become due to them. From the date of the withdrawal, that Club shall cease to be a member of the Company.

13. INSOLVENCY PROVISIONS

13.A. SPORTING SANCTIONS

13.A.1 If an Insolvency Event shall occur in relation to any Club that Club shall be deducted 10 (ten) points.

13.A.2 Where a Club takes or suffers an Insolvency Event:-

13.A.2.1 during the Playing Season but prior to 5:00 p.m. on the fourth Thursday in March, the points deduction shall apply immediately;

13.A.2.2 during the Playing Season but after 5:00 p.m. on the fourth Thursday in March then Rule 13.3 shall apply; and

13.A.2.3 outside the Playing Season, the points deduction shall apply in respect of the following Playing Season such that the Club starts that Playing Season on minus 10 points (including a Club or Clubs Relegated from the Essex Senior Football League, where such Club shall be subject to Rule 13 of the Essex Senior Football League Rules or where it has been necessary under the National League System Regulations for a Club or Clubs to be moved from one league to another and such Club would have been subject to Rule 13).

13.A.3 Where the circumstances set out in Rule 13.2.2 apply and at the end of that Playing Season, having regard to the number of Competition points awarded (ignoring any potential deduction):-

(a) the Club would be relegated in accordance with The Essex Senior Football League Rules, the points deduction will apply in the next following Season; or

(b) the Club would not be relegated as aforesaid, the points deduction will apply in that Playing Season and Essex Senior Football League Rules will then apply (if appropriate) following the imposition of the points deduction.

13.A.4 For the purposes of this Rule 13

a) where any Insolvency Event is taken or suffered other than on a Business Day (as defined by the Insolvency Rules 1986 as amended from time to time) then for the purposes of determining the timing of any points deduction only the action taken or suffered will be deemed to have been taken or suffered on the immediately preceding Business Day; and

b) if a Company Voluntary Arrangement is approved, then approval of that Company Voluntary Arrangement shall be deemed to have been given at the date of the first meeting of creditors called to consider that Company Voluntary Arrangement, and not the date of any adjourned meeting of the creditors or the meeting of shareholders.

13.A.5 For the avoidance of doubt, where a Club is subject to more than one Insolvency Event (for example Administration followed by a Company Voluntary Arrangement), the Club shall only be deducted one set of 10 points, such deduction to apply with effect from the first Insolvency Event.

13.A.6 The Competition shall serve the Club with written notice of the points deduction (the ‘Notice’).

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13.A.7 A Club may appeal against such a points deduction. Any such appeal will be conducted in accordance with the Regulations for Football Association Appeals, save that the following paragraphs of those Regulations will not apply – 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 3.3 and 3.5. In place of those Regulations, the following Rules 13.A.8 to 13.A.12 will apply.

13.A.8 The Notice of Appeal shall be lodged with the FA within 7 days of the date of the Notice.

13.A.9 A Club may appeal against an automatic deduction of points solely on the ground that the insolvency proceedings arose solely as a result of a Force Majeure event (the ‘Appeal’). For the purposes of this Rule 13, a ‘Force Majeure’ event shall be an event that, having regard to all of the circumstances, is reasonably considered to have been unforeseeable and unavoidable.

13.A.10 The Appeal Board shall have the power to:-

13.A.10.1 Confirm the deduction of ten points; or

13.A.10.2 Set aside the deduction of ten points and substitute a deduction of such lower number of points as it shall deem appropriate; or

13.A.10.3 Order that there shall be no sanction at all.

13.A11 The decision of the Appeal Board shall be final and binding. Any costs incurred by any party in appeal proceedings brought before the Appeal Board shall be met by the Club in any event and shall be considered as a sum due to the Company.

13.A.12 Any sanctions imposed pursuant to these provisions shall not be taken into account in respect of any other sanctions, penalties or fines that may be imposed by the Competition in respect of any breaches of its Rules, Regulations or Articles of Association by the Club.

13.B. GENERAL INSOLVENCY

13.B.1 In the event of a Club entering an Insolvency Event between the end of the AGM and start of the AGM immediately following thereafter (‘the next AGM’) then it shall automatically be relegated by one Step at the next AGM, unless one of the following requirements has been met, namely:

(i) Prior to the next AGM it has Paid in Full all its creditors (including but not limited to Football Creditors); or

(ii) Prior to the next AGM it has Paid in Full its Football Creditors and entered a compliant CVA.

For the purposes of this Rule, a CVA shall be considered compliant if it provides for the following:

- That all Creditors will be paid in Full;

- The first payment under the terms of the CVA shall be made within 28 days of the approval of the CVA and shall constitute a minimum of 10% of the total sum payable;

- The balance shall be paid in equal amounts over the remaining period of the CVA;

- The period of the CVA shall not extend beyond three years from the date of approval. Notwithstanding the above, in the event of a Club being subject to an Insolvency Event at the date of the AGM, then the Club may be subject to such sanction as the Board may determine, (including expulsion from membership of the Competition) unless the Board is satisfied that by no later than 5pm on 31 July (or, if the 31 July falls on a weekend, 5pm on the immediately preceding Business Day) that the Club (or any new entity to which its membership is subsequently transferred under 2.9.2 above) is in a financial position to complete all of its fixtures for the immediate following Playing Season.

This sanction shall apply in addition to any Club being relegated pursuant to its playing record in the same period namely that in the event of the Club having already been relegated by one Step it shall be relegated two Steps.

This provision is subject to Rule 2.9.1 in respect of Clubs which have transferred their membership pursuant to an Insolvency Event and in that case where there is any conflict between any provision of Clause 14 and Rule 2.9.1 then this Clause 14 shall prevail.

13.B.2 A Club shall not be eligible for promotion or to compete in the Play Offs at the end of a Playing Season if at 5pm on the date on which the last scheduled League fixture is due to be played that Club:

(i) has entered an Insolvency Event between the date of the AGM and 5pm on the date on which the last scheduled League fixture is played and has not Paid in Full all its creditors to which the Insolvency Event applies (including but not limited to Football Creditors) or Paid in Full all its Football Creditors and entered a CVA to have Paid in Full all other creditors over an agreed period not extending more than three years following the date of approval of the CVA: or

(ii) has not complied with the terms of a CVA by which it is bound or is to seek to extend the period of the CVA.

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13.B.3 The sanctions contained herein shall be in addition to and not in substitution for any other sanctions contained within the Rules and, in particular, the sanctions set out in rule 13.A. For the avoidance of doubt, where a Club is subject to more than one connected Insolvency Event, for example Administration followed by a Company Voluntary Arrangement, any sanction applied to it in accordance with Rule 13.B.1 shall be applied in one Playing Season only except as provided for in Rule 13.B.1

COMPLIANCE WITH/EXTENSION OF CVA’S

13.B.4 Any Club must inform the Competition in writing (and provide supporting evidence) within seven (7) days of the Club:

(i) making a payment under the terms of a CVA and provide evidence of that payment;

(ii) becoming aware of any failure to comply with the terms of any CVA entered into by it (including the failure to make a payment by the due date);

(iii) making an application to extend or vary the terms of the CVA entered into by it and provide a copy of the application,

(iv) completing all its obligations under an Insolvency Event and receiving confirmation of such from the relevant Insolvency Practitioner, or

(v) becoming aware of any consent by creditors to compromise the whole or part of the debt admitted into the CVA.

13.B.5

Following the approval of a CVA, if creditors subsequently consent to compromise the whole or part of the debt admitted to the CVA or if any Club makes a successful application to vary the terms of its CVA so that the CVA is not compliant as provided for in Rule 13.B.1 then that Club shall be automatically relegated by one Step at the end of the Playing Season in which the event takes place. If the Club has already been relegated due to its position in the final table of the Division in which it is competing then it shall be relegated two Steps.

13.B.6 In the event of any Club

(i) Failing to comply with the terms of any CVA entered into it (whether securing Payment in Full of all of its creditors or not) including the failure to make a payment by the due date; and/or

(ii) Breaching any of the provisions of Rule 13.B.4 or failing to notify the Competition of any consent by creditors to compromise the whole or part of the debt admitted thereby rendering the CVA as non-compliant as required in Rule 13.B.1.

Then the Board shall have the power to impose such sanction as it deems appropriate, including, but without limitation to expulsion of that Club, the relegation of that Club, the deduction of points and an Embargo.

13.B.7 Where a Club has transferred its membership under Rule 2.9.2 the provisions of Rule 13.B in relation to a CVA shall be applied to the former entity that was subject to the Insolvency Event and/or the new entity

13.B.8 NATIONAL LEAGUE ONLY (13.B.4)

Clubs Relegated from the Football League

13.B.8 In the event of any Club entering the Competition from the Football League whilst subject to any Insolvency Event, then that Club shall be eligible for membership of the Competition and the provisions of Clause 13.B.1 will not apply to it at the AGM at which it is first elected into membership but will apply in all seasons after its first season of membership of the Competition.

13.B.9 In the case of a Club or Clubs relegated from a league in the National League System (excluding Step 7) or subject to lateral movement under the National League System Regulations, Rule 13.B.1 shall apply from the date of the AGM of the League of which the Club or Clubs were a member in the immediately preceding Playing Season where the AGM of the Company is later.

14. MATCH OFFICIALS

14.1 Match Officials for all Competition matches shall be appointed by the Appointing Authority.

14.2 No Club shall postpone a Competition match on account of the apparent state of the ground. In the event that such circumstances prevail, Clubs should comply with procedures provided for in the document published by The FA “Recommended procedure for the guidance of Clubs and Referees in determining the suitability of grounds in adverse weather conditions”. Should the ground be declared unfit it is the responsibility of the home Club to immediately advise the Competition, the Appointing Authority, the visiting Club and the Match Officials.

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14.3 In the event of any of the Match Officials appointed for a match not being in attendance at the match or becoming unable to complete the match it shall be completed under the control of the remaining Match Officials unless the competing Clubs are able to agree upon a substitute who is acceptable to the Match Referee; should the appointed Match Referee fail to appear then the senior Assistant Referee must take charge. Any substitute agreed for a match shall be considered a Match Official for the purposes of that match.

In the event that a Club causes a match to be abandoned in relation to the operation of this Rule then that Club shall be charged with failing to fulfil a fixture (Rule 8.38 refers).

14.4 Match Officials should be present at the appointment at least sixty minutes prior to the scheduled time of kick-off. The appointed Referee may be required to visit the ground earlier if requested to do so by the home Club.

14.5 In cases where it is found necessary to stop play owing to the weather or other cause, the Referee must wait a reasonable length of time before deciding on abandonment.

14.6 Referees must report on the relevant form all cases where teams commence a match late or without eleven Players on the field of play. Referees must also report their own or any assistant referees’ late arrival in any matches, and notify those concerned at the time of their intention. Assistant referees must also send an explanation of their late arrival to the Appointing Authority in writing by the method instructed by the Appointing Authority within 3 days of the match.

14.7 The home Club will be responsible for paying the Match Officials the fees and match expenses set by the Appointing Authority on the day of the match in their dressing room, within a reasonable time after the conclusion of the match (including matches abandoned for any reason). In the case of a postponed match, whether or not gate money is taken, any Match Official who has travelled to the match will be entitled to claim travelling expenses and half their match fee from the home Club. Where provided by the home Club, each Match Official must complete and submit a claim form for expenses.

14.8 The home Club shall be responsible for providing Assistant Referees with distinctive flags of a suitable size in an acceptable condition.

14.9 Three match balls proposed to be used in the match and, if applicable, supplied by the Company under a ball sponsorship agreement must be submitted to and approved by the Referee before the commencement of the match in his/her dressing room.

It is the responsibility of the Club playing at home in each match played under the jurisdiction of the Competition to provide match balls in accordance with any match ball agreement signed by the Company. The official Competition match ball must be used in all Competition matches and pre-match warm-ups.

14.11 Match Officials officiating in Competitions using the reporting functionality in The FA’s Match Official Administration System (MOAS) must report all breaches of Rule via MOAS within 48 hours of the conclusion of the match.

Match Officials officiating in Competitions not using the reporting functionality in MOAS must report all breaches of Rule to the Competition Secretary in writing within three days of the match on the appropriate form by first class post or electronically.

15. WITHDRAWAL OF CLUBS

A Club must notify the Company not later than 31st March each year of its intention to withdraw from the Competition at the end of that Playing Season. Failure to do so will make a Club liable to a fine.

This Rule shall not operate so as to preclude promotion, relegation or lateral movement of any Club to another competition in accordance with Rule 12.

16. PROTESTS, APPEALS

16.1 All protests, claims or complaints relating to these Rules and appeals arising from a Player’s contract shall be heard and determined by the Board, or a sub-committee duly appointed by the Board. The Clubs or Players protesting, appealing, claiming or complaining must send two copies of such protest, appeal, claim or complaint and deposit a fee which 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 Board.

16.2 All such protests claims complaints and appeals must be received in writing by the Competition Secretary within fourteen days of the event or decision causing any of these to be submitted.

16.3 The Board shall also have power to compel any party to the protest to pay such expenses as the Board shall direct.

16.4 Any appeal against a decision of the Board must be lodged with The FA within fourteen days of the posting of the written notification of the decision causing the appeal, accompanied by a fee which may be forfeited in the event of the appeal not being upheld. A copy of the appeal must also be sent to the Competition Secretary.

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All appeals to The FA must be lodged in accordance with the appeals procedure detailed in the Appendix to these Rules or that in force at any one time.

16.5 A Club, on giving fourteen days’ notice to a Player to terminate his Player’s contract, must state in the notice his right of appeal to the Board and also the address of the Competition Secretary to whom he must appeal. The notice must advise the Player of the necessity of forwarding two copies of his appeal with the deposit fee specified in the Fees Tariff, to the Competition Secretary within seven days of the receipt of the notice from the Club. A copy of such notice must be received by the Competition Secretary within seven days of the sending of the notice in order to be valid.

16.6 A Player on giving fourteen days’ notice to his Club to terminate his Player’s contract must also notify the Company and The FA of the reasons for the termination of the agreement. . A copy of such notice must be received by the Competition Secretary within seven days of the sending of the notice in order to be valid.

16.7 If the recipient of a notice referred to in Rules 16.5 and 16.6 above wishes to do so, he may appeal against the relevant notice within seven days of the date of sending of the notice in writing in duplicate to the Competition Secretary with an appeal fee.

16.8 The Club or the Player as the case may be shall have further right of appeal as set out in Rule 16.4 above.

16.9. An appeal by a contract Player against a fine or suspension imposed by his Club under Football Association Rule C1m must be made within seven days to the Competition Secretary.

16.10 If so requested the Board may arbitrate on any disputes, protests, appeals, claims or complaints between two member Clubs in which event both Clubs shall send a non-returnable fee. Such arbitration shall be final and binding upon the parties to the arbitration.

17. MISCONDUCT OF CLUBS, OFFICERS, PLAYERS

(a) Undertakings to be given by Club Employees

All Clubs must incorporate in any contracts of employment with their employees, including Player, an undertaking on the part of the employee not to bring The Competition or any Club into disrepute and an undertaking on the part of the employee not knowingly to do anything or omit to do anything which will cause the Club to be in breach of the Laws of the Game, the Rules of The Football Association or the Rules of the Competition.

Without prejudice to the generality of this rule, all Clubs must ensure they, and where appropriate any Officers of the Club, comply with the obligations of The Football Association’s Owners’ and Directors’ Test.

(b) Misconduct in pre-arranging the result of matches.

Any Club, Official or Player offering or receiving a payment or any form of inducement to or from any Club or the Official or Player of any Club; or any Club, Official or Player receiving or seeking to receive any payment or other form of inducement from any other person or organisation to win, lose, or draw a Match under the jurisdiction of the Competition or in which the Club participates by reason of membership of the Competition shall be deemed guilty of misconduct.

(c) Any person charged and found guilty of bringing the Competition into disrepute and any Club, Officer or Member charged and found guilty of misconduct as defined by the Board or of inducing or attempting to induce a player of another Club to join his own Club shall be liable to such penalty as the Board shall deem appropriate.

18. TROPHY

The Company shall present to the Winners of all divisions in the Competition twenty [20] souvenirs, sixteen for the Players, one for the secretary, team manager and two for assistant and coaching staff. Additional souvenirs cannot be presented except by consent of the Board, and then at the expense of the requesting Club.

In addition, a Competition championship trophy will be presented as and when the Board determine.

The Clubs concerned will also receive a permanent souvenir.

The trophies are the property of the Company and may never be won outright. A runners’ up trophy and medals may also be awarded at the discretion of the Company.

The recipient Club shall be responsible for engraving their details on the trophy before returning same.

The following agreement shall be signed on behalf of the winners of the trophies:

“We, A.B. the of Football Club, C.D. and E.F members of and representing the said Club, having been declared winners of the [ ] Trophy and the same having been delivered to us by the said Competition, do hereby on behalf of the said Club, jointly and severally agree to return the same to the Competition Secretary, on or before 1st March next in good order and condition, suitably inscribed, in accordance with the

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Rules of the Competition and if the said 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.”

Any Club not returning the Competition trophy by the due date, returning them in poor condition or without being engraved will be fined.

19. ALTERATIONS TO RULES

No alteration to the Rules shall be made until they have been approved by The FA. Alterations to Rules shall be approved at a general meeting of the Company.

Proposals for alterations to Rules, together with the name of their proposers and seconders, shall be received by the League] Company Secretary not later than 31st January prior to the date fixed for the Annual General Meeting of the Company in each year or not later than eight weeks before the holding of an Extraordinary General Meeting called for the purpose of amending the Rules.

20. ADMISSION CHARGES

The minimum charge for admission to all matches shall be determined from time to time by the Board.

Admission charges must be the same for home and visiting supporters at Competition matches for equivalent accommodation. If there is no equivalent accommodation, the Board may in its absolute discretion consider the charges set by the home Club and determine a reasonable equivalent admission charges for visiting supporters, which shall be implemented by the home Club until the end of the current Playing Season.

Clubs may, with the written permission of the Board, have a maximum of three Competition Match days each Playing Season during which they can vary general admission charges for adults including allowing free admission.

Concessionary admission charges or pricing policies for disabled people and their carers/helpers, senior citizens, students, children, unemployed, armed forces etc, if available for home supporters, must be offered on a similar basis to visiting supporters.

21. LONG SERVICE

21.1 The Board shall be empowered to grant a long service award for 21 years’ service with a member Club, providing such an award has not already been made by any other competition.

21.2 Clubs may enter into agreement with Players after five years continuous service providing for a testimonial. Players shall be qualified for a second testimonial after a further five years continuous service. If a Player is eligible for and entitled to a testimonial, his Club may grant him a monetary consideration, sanctioned by the Board of Directors, in lieu of such testimonial.

22. CENTENARY AWARDS

A Club celebrating its centenary whilst in membership of the Competition shall be presented with a commemorative award by the Board.

23. PLAYING SURFACES

23.1 The Pitch

With effect from the commencement of Season 2016/17 Competition Matches may be played on:

(a) Grass Pitch; or

(b) Football Turf Pitch in Steps 1 to 6

23.2 Ground Maintenance

The Club is to be responsible for the maintenance of the Pitch and for the general maintenance of the ground. The Club must ensure that adequate arrangements are in place to maintain its Pitch in good order, as required under these Rules.

23.3 Pitch Standards

All Pitches must be flat and free from surface depressions and excessive undulations. The maximum slopes allowable shall not exceed an even gradient of vertical to horizontal 1:41 in any direction.

The Competition may require a Club to take such steps as the Board shall specify if not satisfied that an adequate standard of the Pitch is being maintained, including but not limited to the Board commissioning an independent report (including a Pitch Test) on the state of the Pitch, the cost of such independent report to be borne by the Club concerned.

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23.4 Where a Club proposes to install a Football Turf Pitch (or replace an existing Football Turf Pitch) the following shall apply:

For matches played under the auspices of The National League at Step 1& 2 of the National League System:-

(a) the Club shall disclose to the Competition, as soon as reasonably practicable but in any event not later than 7 days following the Club’s final match of the Playing Season preceding the scheduled commencement of installation, full details of the proposed contractor installing the Football Turf Pitch and the timescales for installation. The proposed Football Turf Pitch must have a design and specification that is capable of attaining the FIFA Recommended Two Star Certificate following installation;

(b) no installation works shall commence until such time as the Competition has approved the proposed installation and the timetable thereof. Installation may only take place outside the Playing Season;

(c) installation must be scheduled to be completed in sufficient time to enable the completion of a Pitch Test and for confirmation of the results thereof to be supplied to the Competition no later than 14 days prior to the commencement of the following Playing Season;

(d) the Club shall procure that:

(i) a Pitch Test is carried out on the newly installed Football Turf Pitch; and

(ii) the FIFA accredited field test institute provides the Competition with a copy of their official reports to FIFA immediately following completion of the Pitch Test; and

(e) the Club shall provide a copy of the FIFA Recommended Two Star Certificate within 7 days of receipt to the Competition.

For matches played at Step 3 and below of the National League System:-

(f) the Club shall disclose to the Competition, as soon as reasonably practicable full details of the proposed contractor installing the Football Turf Pitch and the timescales for installation. The proposed Football Turf Pitch must have a design and specification that is capable of attaining the FIFA Recommended One Star Certificate / IATS (International Artificial Turf Standard) or Two Star Certificate following installation;

(g) no installation works shall commence until such time as the Competition has approved the proposed installation and the timetable thereof;

(h) the Club shall procure that:

(i) a Pitch Test is carried out on the newly installed Football Turf Pitch; and

(ii) the FIFA accredited field test institute provides the Competition with a copy of their official reports to FIFA immediately following completion of the Pitch Test; and

(i) the Club shall provide a copy of the FIFA Recommended One Star / IATS or Two Star Certificate within 7 days of receipt to the Competition in which it is in membership.

23.5 Only Clubs with FIFA Recommended Two Star certified Football Turf Pitches will be eligible to take part in matches under the auspices of The National League at Step 1 & 2 of the National League System SAVE THAT a Club which has a ground with the recommended FIFA One Star / IATS Certificate installed by 31 July 2016 can be promoted to Step Two of the National league System providing that it undertakes that upon renewal of the Pitch the Club will install a Pitch with a FIFA Recommended Two Star Certificate or be relegated to the appropriate Step.

23.6 Without prejudice to the obligations set out in Paragraph 23.3 above, Clubs that have a Football Turf Pitch shall:-

(a) take such steps and/or refrain from such actions as are necessary to ensure that the Football Turf Pitch continues to meet the requirements for a FIFA Recommended One / IATS or Two Star Certificate (as applicable) at all times during each Playing Season including, without limitation, complying with all requirements of the FIFA Quality Standard;

(b) where required to undertake Pitch Tests:

(i) procure that the FIFA accredited field test institute undertaking any Pitch Test provides to The Competition a copy of their official reports to FIFA immediately following completion of the Pitch Test;

(ii) provide a copy of the FIFA Recommended One / IATS or Two Star Certificate by 31st May prior to the commencement of each Playing Season (as applicable); and

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(c) co-operate with all reasonable requests made by the Competition, the Association or FIFA for the performance of the Football Turf Pitch to be measured.

23.7 Where the Board is aware, by whatever reason, a Football Turf Pitch fails to meet the requirements of the FIFA Recommended One / IATS or Two Star Certificate, including following any Pitch Test, the Club shall forthwith, at its cost, take such steps as the Board shall specify to ensure the Football Turf Pitch is restored to the requirements of the FIFA Recommended One / IATS or Two Star Certificate (as applicable).

23.8 The Competition shall have the right to order the postponement of a match where the Football Turf Pitch fails to meet the requirements of the FIFA Recommended One / IATS or Two Star Certificate (as applicable).

23.9 Where a Club has a Football Turf Pitch, any visiting Club is allowed to train, at no cost to that Club, on the Football Turf Pitch on the day before the relevant match or at a mutually agreed time. The length of this training session may not exceed one hour, unless agreed otherwise with the home Club. The visiting Club must notify the home Club of its intention to exercise this right no later than 2 weeks prior to the scheduled match (or within 48 hours of the arrangement of the fixture, if later).

23.10 A breach of any of the requirements of Rule 23 which results in the postponement or abandonment of a match shall be dealt with in accordance with Rule 8.39.

23.11 Pitch Protection

[In order to protect any Pitch, unless otherwise mutually agreed between both participating Clubs, the following procedures shall be adopted by Players and Officials in the periods immediately before and after a Match and at half time:

(a) the Pitch shall only be used for warming up or warming down by Players named on the Team Sheet;

(b) pre-match warming up by either team shall not commence until 45 minutes before the kick-off time at the earliest, shall not last for more than 30 minutes, and shall end no later than 10 minutes before the kick-off time;

(c) if portable goals are provided they shall be used for all goalkeeping drills other than crossing practice;

(d) the goalmouth area shall be used by goalkeepers only if portable goals are not provided or for crossing practice and then only for not more than 20 minutes;

(e) for the purposes of warming up and warming down each team shall use only part of the Pitch between the edge of a penalty area and the half way line or as otherwise directed by the groundsman;

(f) all speed and stamina work shall be undertaken off the Pitch parallel to the touchline opposite the side to be patrolled by the assistant referee or, in the absence of sufficient space, in that part of the Pitch described in paragraph (e) above or as otherwise directed by the groundsman;

(g) Players using the Pitch at half time as aforesaid shall give due consideration to any other activity or entertainment taking place on the Pitch at the same time;

(h) the Home Club may water the Pitch at half time provided it gives reasonable notice to the referee and the other Club that it intends to do so and that any such watering is carried out evenly over the entire length and width of the Pitch; and

(i) any warming down after the conclusion of the Match shall last for no longer than 15 minutes and for that purpose neither penalty area shall be used].

23.12 .

Promotion and Relegation to and from The National League

As a pre-condition of entry into The National League (Step 1) any Club proposing to enter with a Football Turf Pitch must by no later than 31st May in its proposed year of entry provide the Competition with an irrevocable undertaking that in the event of it gaining promotion to The Football League at any time that it will comply in full with the applicable criteria, policies and regulations of The Football League in relation to the playing surface and together with such undertaking will provide credible and acceptable evidence as to how it would do so. In the event of the undertaking being breached at the relevant time and as a result the Club not being eligible to be admitted as a member of The Football League then the Club shall not retain its place in The National League and instead shall automatically be relegated to National League North or South and may have levied upon it a fine as determined by the Board in its sole discretion. Such Club shall not be accepted into membership of The National League (Step 1) until such time as it installs a Grass Pitch so that it complies in full with

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the playing surface regulation of The Football League. This provision shall cease to apply in the event of The Football League accepting clubs with a Football Turf Pitch.

24. INSURANCE

24.1 PLAYERS

All Clubs shall be members of a Players personal accident insurance scheme. The policy cover shall be at least equal to the minimum recommended cover determined from time to time by The Football Association.

[Each Club shall submit to the Board a copy of the insurance policy document together with the last premium payment receipt fourteen days prior to the start of the Playing Season.]

24.2 PUBLIC LIABILITY

All Clubs must have Public Liability cover of at least ten million pounds (£10,000,000).

Each Club shall submit to the Board a copy of the insurance policy document together with the last premium payment receipt fourteen days prior to the start of the Playing Season.

25. MEDICAL PERSONNEL

The home Club should have a therapist who is a Graduate, Chartered or a registered member of the Health Professions Council in attendance throughout matches, to attend to injured Players on the field of play and in the dressing room(s) and who holds a valid first aid certificate. Away Clubs should be accompanied by a therapist as stated above, for the same purpose.

Clubs shall ensure their medical practitioner or physiotherapist or equivalent keeps detailed up-to-date medical records for all Contract Players in the form and in accordance with the requirements and guidelines published by the Football Association from time to time.

When a Player’s registration is about to be transferred the Transferor Club must make such records available to the medical practitioner or physiotherapist of the Transferee Club. This procedure shall also apply to all Players whose registrations are temporarily transferred under the provisions for Long, Short and Youth Loans.

26. PLAYER TRANSFERS BETWEEN CLUBS

When Players are transferred (Contract, Non-Contract, Scholars or loan on temporary transfer) between member Clubs (or between member Clubs and clubs) it is the responsibility of each Club to ensure that the Competition receives copies of all relevant documents pertaining to the transfer including full details of any payment schedules agreed in writing or otherwise between the two Clubs. Should a Club fail to meet the payment schedules lodged with the Competition on receipt of notification an embargo on further Players registrations will be placed upon the defaulting Club together with a 1% levy per day on the outstanding payments as detailed in the league standardised rules.

27. PROVISION FOR MEMBERSHIP FORM TO BE SIGNED BY EACH CLUB EACH PLAYING SEASON

This is provided via electronic communication to members prior to the AGM and requested to be signed and returned within fourteen days.

28. PROVISION FOR FULL & ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

Full membership (PREMIER DIVISION) is upon the payment of the league affiliation fee; associate membership (RESERVE DIVISION) is upon the payment of the associate league affiliation fee.

29. PROMOTION AGREEMENTS

Membership are promoted or relegated in accordance with the FA standardised rules and upon the decision of the FA League Committee

30. GENERAL MEETINGS

These are held bi-monthly on a Thursday of the month (unless otherwise stated). Each member may be represented by up to two people.

31. MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Elected for a minimum of three year’s service unless resignation or circumstances arise as to curtail the appointment.

32. COMPETITION OFFICERS

Elected for a minimum of three year’s service unless resignation or circumstances arise as to curtail the appointment.

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33. Each Club shall at all times comply with all reasonable requests by the Competition to ensure due compliance by the Competition with its commercial agreements and shall not enter into any new agreements with any direct competitor to the Competition’s title sponsor.

34. Each Club shall be obliged to utilise any match boards provided by the Competition’s sponsor and further shall be obliged to procure that any bench kit provided by a sponsor shall be worn during competitive and first team matches. In the event of any Club having an existing agreement with a competitor to the Competition’s sponsor in respect of match boards, bench kit and other commercial or advertising obligations, they should be entitled to honour that agreement on an ongoing basis.

35. Each Club shall permit photography, filming and audio and web broadcasting at their home ground to enable the Competition to comply with the terms of any Commercial Contract (as defined in the Articles), which may be entered into by the Company and will provide all necessary facilities as may reasonably be requested by the Competition or any broadcaster as may be nominated by the Competition.

36. Any distribution of any income received by the Company from any source whatsoever shall be entirely at the discretion of the Board.

37. The Company shall be entitled either directly or through its duly appointed agents to inspect the books, accounts and financial records of any Club and that Club shall make available to the Company all information as may be required from time to time in that respect.

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STANDARDISED RULES FEES TARIFF

RULE SUBJEC AMOUNT (£)

2.3 Grading 100

3.1 Application for membership

3.1 Grading 100

3.2 Membership 450 / 120 respectively

3.2 Annual Subscription 50

6.1.1 Registration Forms First 20 foc

6.1.1 Additional forms 5

13.A.7 Sporting sanctions appeal

16.1 Appeal to Board 50

16.4 Appeal to The FA 100

16.5 Appeal by Player 50

16.6 Appeal by Club 50

16.10 Arbitration TBC

STANDARDISED RULES FINES TARIFF

Rule Offence Amount (£) 2.1 Failure to return Form D 20-80 2.1 Failure to return Form D questionnaire 20-80 2.1 Failure to provide affiliation number 20-80 2.6 Failure to notify change in memorandum and articles within 14 days 25-100 2.13 Failure to publish legal name and ownership 25-100 2.14 Failure to notify occurrence of an insolvency event 100-400 2.20 Failing to attend any General Meeting 50-200 3.1 Application for membership 100 3.1 Grading 100 3.2 Membership 50 3.2 Failure to pay annual subscription seven days before AGM 50-100 3.2 Annual Subscription Premier Division 450 4.5 Failure to pay amount due within 28 days 50+10% -

100+10% 4.8 Failing to attend to league business 50-100 6.1.1 Registration Forms First 20 players

free 6.1.1 Additional Player Registrations 5.00 6.4.2 Failure to register 16 players 14 days prior to start of season 50-100 6.5 Transfers 20 6.8 (i) Failure to use a board for substitutions in a match

(ii) Named substitute not registered but not taking part 25-100 25-60

6.9 Playing ineligible player 100-250 7.1 Failure to provide details of colours by due date

Failure to wear registered colours at home Failure to number all shirts Failure to have numbers on striped etc shirts on contrasting patch

25-100 25-100 25-100 25-100

7.2 Failure to change relevant item in event of clash 25-100 7.3 Goalkeeper not wearing kit different to ALL OTHER players 25-100 7.5 Failure of player to wear number in accordance with team sheet

Captain not wearing armband 25-100 25-100

8.4 Failure to play county cup match midweek 50-200

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8.6 Late kick off 25+ £2 per min To 50+ £2 per

minute 8.9 (i) playing in competition without permission

(ii) failure to notify match result to the competition officer 50-200 50-200

8.12 Failure to have fax, mobile phone or email operational at all times 25-100 8.13 Failure to notify details of match to visiting club and match officials 20-60 8.14 Failure to provide acceptable match programme

Failure to provide programme information to hosts when playing away 50-100

25-50

8.15 Failure to carry out inspection procedure in accordance with 14.2 25-100 8.16 Failure to notify cancellation or rearrangement to match officials 20-60 8.20 Late team sheet

Incomplete team sheet 20-60 20-60

8.21 Altering team sheet after exchange (except for player injured in warm up)

20-60

8.23 Failure to start with eleven players Failure to play full strength team

50-200 50-200

8.24 Technical Area breaches 25-100 8.31 Failure to send result form within 3 days via electronic / paper means 20-80 8.32-8.38 14.3 Causing abandonment 50-200 8.37 Failure to provide details of match immediately following end of match 25-100 8.38 Failure to notify postponement or abandonment 30-100 8.39 Failure to fulfil fixture 250-1000 10.7 Failure to submit accounts with nine months of accounting reference date 50-200 13.7 Sporting sanctions appeals 100 14.7 Match Officials fees – Referees

Match Officials fees – Assistant Referee Failure to pay match officials on day of fixture (in dressing room)

48 fixed fee 38 fixed fee

25-100 14.8 Failure to provide flags 20-60 14.9 Failure to play with match balls required by the competition 50-100 14.10 Failure to provide practice balls to visitors 20-60 15 Failure to give notice of resignation by due date 500-2000 16.1 Appeal to Board 50 16.4 Appeal to the FA 100 16.5 Appeal by Player 50 16.10 Appeal by Club 50 18 Failure to return trophy by due date

Failure to return trophy engraved Failure to return trophy in good condition

30-100 30-100 30-100

24.1 Failure to insure players 100-500 24.2 Failure to implement public liability insurance to required level 100-500 25 Failure to have medical personnel as stated 25-100 31 Use of own vehicle on League Business 34p per mile 34 Failure to utilise match boards provided by the competitions sponsor in a

match 50-100

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INDEX

DESCRIPTION RULE

Abandonments 8.30 – 8.36, 14.3, 14.5, 14.7 Admission charges 20 Agents 9.1, 9.2 Annual match, champions v cup winners 4.11 Appeals 4.3, 13.5-13.4, 16.4 Arbitration 16.10

Ballboys/girls 7.8 Balls, match 14.9 Balls, practice 14.10 Bench kit 34 Board, the 4.1-4.13

Cancellation, of contracts 6.5.1 Cancellation, of matches 8.16 Ceasing to operate, a club 12 Centenary awards 22 Champion club, declaration of 12 Club colours 7.1-7.7 Contributions, to league funds 2.16 Creditors 2.9.2,2.9.3, 4.5, 11 Criteria document 2.5, 2.6

Dates, of matches 8.13 Deduction of points 13.A.1, 13.A.2 Definitions 1.1 Directors, change of 2.15 Duration, of matches 8.17

Fees, to match officials 14.7 Filming 35 Financial arrangements, with Players 6.10 Financial records 10.1 Financial statements 10.7 Fines 4.5 Fixtures, precedence of 8.4 Form D 2.1 Form H3 6.6.2

Gate receipts 10.2 General meetings 2.19 Ground sharing 2.1, 4.12, 8.6

Incorporation, by a club 2.8, 2.12 Ineligible Players 6.9 Insolvency event 2.14, 13A, 13B

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Inspection, of grounds 2.5 Instructions, of the Board 4.6 Insurance 24.1, 24.2 Interests, in more than one club 5 International transfer certificate 6.11

Kick-off time 8.6

List of Players 6.7 Loans 10.6 Loan Transfers 6.6 Long Service 21

Match boards 34 Match officials 14.1-14.11 Medical certificates 8.10 Medical personnel 25 Medical records 25 Membership 2.1 Misconduct 17

Number of clubs 2.10 Number of Players 8.21 Nursery club 2.4

Owners’ and Directors’ Declaration 2.15

Passes, match day 8.16 Photography 35 Playing condition, of grounds 8.11 Playing season 8.1 Playing surfaces 23 Postponements 8.5, 8.9, 8.10, 8.15, 8.34, 8.36, 8.37, 14.2, 14.7,

23.8, 23.10 Programmes 8.14 Promotion and relegation 12 Protests 16.1-16.3 Publication of Ownership 2.13

Re-arranging matches, to Friday or Sunday 8.8 Registration forms 6.4 Registrations, closing date for 6.2.1 Representative matches 4.10 Result/report forms 8.29 Results, of matches 8.35 Rules, alterations to 19

Scholars 6.3.1 Sponsors 34 Standards, appropriate to membership 2.17 Status, of Players 6.3 Subscription 3.1, 3.2 Substitute Players 6.8

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Suspension, of a club 2.14

Team Sheets 8.18, 8.19 Technical area 8.22-8.26 Temporary transfers 10.5 Termination of contract 16.5, 16.6 Transfers 6.5, 10.4, 26 Travelling expenses, of match officials 10.3, 14.7 Trophy 18

Websites 8.14 Withdrawal, of a club from a competition 15

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ERRINGTON CHALLENGE CUP RULES

1 (a) The Competition shall be designated the Errington Challenge Cup Competition

and shall be open to Clubs competing in the Essex Senior Football League.

(b) The Competition shall be conducted on a knock-out or league basis as the

Management Committee shall determine.

2

The Competition shall be managed by the League Management Committee, and

the Officers of the Essex Senior Football League shall be the Officers of this

Competition.

3 (a) The Competition shall be played on such dates as are determined by the

Management Committee, the Clubs being drawn in pairs or arranged in sections.

(b)

Unless the Management Committee agree a home and away basis before the

draw, ties shall be played on the grounds of the first named Clubs. The duration

of play in a match shall be 90 minutes (45 minutes each way). Should the result

at the end of this time be a draw, then the tie shall be decided by the taking of

kicks from the penalty mark in accordance with the International Board

Decision with the exception of the semi-finals and final when an extra 30

minutes (15 minutes each way) will be played. If the tie is still drawn at the end

of extra time then the tie shall be decided by the taking of kicks from the penalty

mark in accordance with the International Board Decision.

(c)

All matches shall be of 90 minutes duration (45 minutes each way) but, if in the

opinion of the referee conditions or a late start do not permit full time to be

played, he may reduce the playing time to 80 minutes (40 minutes each way).

(d) The kick off times shall be at the discretion of the Fixture Secretary.

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4 (a)

In all matches prior to the final, the home club shall retain all the proceeds from

the gate and shall meet the fees and expenses of the officials. No charge to be

made by the visiting Club for travelling expenses.

(b)

In the final tie the account shall be prepared by the Club on whose ground the

match is played, who may include the cost of a new ball for the match (if

requested) and any other necessary expense to which they may have been put,

subject to the approval of the Management Committee.

5 (a)

Eligibility of players shall be as for the Essex Senior Football League, except

that in the semi-final and final ties all players shall have played for their Club in

at least two ESFL competition games in the current season (prior to the first leg

of the semi-final). Clubs participating in final ties shall send to the Registration

Secretary, to be received not later than seven days prior to the date of the final, a

list of players from whom their team will be chosen, or in default be fined the

sum of £ 30

(b)

Any Club playing an ineligible player in a knock-out cup match shall be fined

not less than £100, and shall be struck out of the competition and the match

awarded to their opponents. A player may not play for more than one competing

Club.

6 Match Officials shall be appointed as for Essex Senior Football League

matches.

7 The finalists shall receive 19 awards and an additional award for the Club

Manager, the funds of the Competition permitting.

8 With the exceptions stated, the Rules of the Essex Senior Football League shall,

wherever applicable, govern this Competition.

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9

Each Club shall have deemed to give its assent to these Rules, and to abide by

the decisions of the Management Committee, subject to Rule 17 of the Essex

Senior Football League Rules.

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These Rules shall be suspended and the Errington Challenge Cup Rules applied

when the teams are competing on a points basis, except a player cannot

represent more than one Club at any stage of the Competition.

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GORDON BRASTED MEMORIAL TROPHY RULES

1 (a)

The Competition shall be designated the Essex Senior Football League “Gordon

Brasted’ Memorial Trophy Competition and shall be open to Clubs competing in

the Essex Senior Football League.

(b) The Competition shall be conducted on a knock-out basis.

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The Competition shall be managed by the Essex Senior Football League

Management Committee, and the Officers of the said League shall be the Officers

of the Competition.

3 (a)

Unless the Management Committee agree on a home and away basis before the

draw, ties shall be played on the grounds of the first named Clubs (with the

exception of final tie). The final tie shall be played at Burnham Ramblers FC

unless that venue is not available in which case a venue shall be decided by the

Management Committee.

(b)

The duration of play in a match shall be 90 minutes (45 minutes each way).

Should the result at the end of this time be a draw, then the tie shall be decided by

the taking of kicks from the penalty mark in accordance with the International

Board Decision with the exception of the semi-finals and final when an extra 30

minutes (15 minutes each way) will be played. If the tie is still drawn at the end

of extra time then the tie shall be decided by the taking of kicks from the penalty

mark in accordance with the International Board Decision.

(c)

If, in the opinion of the referee, conditions or a late start do not permit full time

being played, he may reduce the playing time to 80 minutes (40 minutes each

way).

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(d) The kick off times shall be at the discretion of the Fixture Secretary.

4 (a)

In all matches prior to the final, the home club shall retain all the proceeds from

the gate and shall meet the fees and expenses of the officials. No charge to be

made by the visiting Club for travelling expenses.

(b)

In the final tie the account shall be prepared by the Club on whose ground the

match is played, who may include the cost of a new ball for the match (if

requested) and any other necessary expense to which they may have been put,

subject to the approval of the Management Committee.

5 (a)

Eligibility of players shall be as for the Essex Senior Football League, except that

in the semi-final and final ties all players shall have played for their Club in at

least two ESFL competition games in the current season (prior to the first leg of

the semi-final). Clubs participating in final ties shall send to the Registration

Secretary, to be received not later than seven days prior to the date of the final, a

list of players from whom their team will be chosen, or in default be fined the

sum of £20.

(b)

Any Club playing an ineligible player in a knock-out cup match shall be fined not

less than £100, and shall be struck out of the competition and the match awarded

to their opponents. A player may not play for more than one competing Club.

(c) The Competition shall be played on such dates as determined by the Management

Committee; the Clubs being drawn in pairs.

6 Match Officials shall be appointed as for Essex Senior Football League matches.

7 The finalists shall receive 19 awards and an additional award for the Club

Manager, the funds of the Competition permitting.

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8 With the exceptions stated, the Rules of the Essex Senior Football League shall,

wherever applicable, govern this Competition.

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Each Club shall have deemed to give its assent to these Rules, and to abide by the

decisions of the Management Committee, subject to Rule 17 of the Essex Senior

Football League Rules.

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PETER BUTCHER MEMORIAL TROPHY RULES

1 (a)

The Competition shall be designated the Essex Senior Football League “Peter

Butcher’ Memorial Trophy Competition and shall be open to Clubs competing in

the Essex Senior Football League across both the Premier & Reserve Divisions

divisional cup competitions. The competition will only be open to one team per

club – therefore initially the Reserve Constitution clubs will be automatically

entered into the Competition. The Premier Division Constitution clubs that are

knocked out of the first round of the Gordon Brasted Memorial Trophy will be

entered into the Peter Butcher Memorial Trophy Competition. If two teams from

the same club remain in the Competition then a team can be selected from both

teams signed players but only one team will be entered into the Competition.

(b) The Competition shall be conducted on a knock-out basis.

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The Competition shall be managed by the Essex Senior Football League

Management Committee, and the Officers of the said League shall be the Officers

of the Competition.

3 (a)

Unless the Management Committee agree on a home and away basis before the

draw, ties shall be played on the grounds of the first named Clubs (with the

exception of final tie). The final tie shall be played at AFC Hornchurch FC unless

that venue is not available in which case a venue shall be decided by the

Management Committee.

(b)

The duration of play in a match shall be 90 minutes (45 minutes each way).

Should the result at the end of this time be a draw, then the tie shall be decided by

the taking of kicks from the penalty mark in accordance with the International

Board Decision with the exception of the semi-finals and final when an extra 30

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minutes (15 minutes each way) will be played. If the tie is still drawn at the end

of extra time then the tie shall be decided by the taking of kicks from the penalty

mark in accordance with the International Board Decision.

(c)

If, in the opinion of the referee, conditions or a late start do not permit full time

being played, he may reduce the playing time to 80 minutes (40 minutes each

way).

(d) The kick off times shall be at the discretion of the Fixture Secretary.

4 (a)

In all matches prior to the final, the home club shall retain all the proceeds from

the gate and shall meet the fees and expenses of the officials. No charge to be

made by the visiting Club for travelling expenses.

(b)

In the final tie the account shall be prepared by the Club on whose ground the

match is played, who may include the cost of a new ball for the match (if

requested) and any other necessary expense to which they may have been put,

subject to the approval of the Management Committee.

5 (a)

Eligibility of players shall be as for the Essex Senior Football League, except that

in the semi-final and final ties all players shall have played for their Club in at

least two ESFL competition games in the current season (prior to the first leg of

the semi-final). Clubs participating in final ties shall send to the Registration

Secretary, to be received not later than seven days prior to the date of the final, a

list of players from whom their team will be chosen, or in default be fined the

sum of £20.

(b)

Any Club playing an ineligible player in a knock-out cup match shall be fined not

less than £100 and shall be struck out of the competition and the match awarded

to their opponents. A player may not play for more than one competing Club.

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(c) The Competition shall be played on such dates as determined by the Management

Committee; the Clubs being drawn in pairs.

6 Match Officials shall be appointed as for Essex Senior Football League matches.

7 The finalists shall receive 19 awards and an additional award for the Club

Manager, the funds of the Competition permitting.

8 With the exceptions stated, the Rules of the Essex Senior Football League shall,

wherever applicable, govern this Competition.

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Each Club shall have deemed to give its assent to these Rules, and to abide by the

decisions of the Management Committee, subject to Rule 17 of the Essex Senior

Football League Rules.

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STANDARD CODE OF RULES 2019/20 FOR RESERVE DIVISION

DEFINITIONS 1. (A) In these Rules: “Affiliated Association” means an Association accorded the status of an affiliated Association under the

Rules of The FA. “AGM” shall mean the annual general meeting held in accordance with the constitution of the

Competition. “Deposit” means a sum of money deposited with the Competition as part of the requirements of

membership 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” means the Essex Senior Football League. “Competition Match” means any match played or to be played under the jurisdiction of the Competition. “Secretary” means such person or persons appointed or elected to carry out the administration 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. “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 breach of the Rules. “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 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.

“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 Football Association.

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“Scholarship” means a Scholarship as set out in Rule C 3 (a) (i) of the Rules of The FA. “Team Sheet” means a form provided by the Competition on which the names of the Players taking part

in a Competition match are listed. “The FA” means The Football Association Limited. “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) 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 16.

(C) The Competition will be known as “The Essex Senior League Reserve Section” 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.

(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.

NOMENCLATURE AND CONSTITUTION 2. (A) This Competition shall consist of not more than 18 Clubs approved by the Sanctioning Authority. (B) All Clubs must be affiliated to an Affiliated Association and their names and particulars shall be

returned annually by the appointed date on the Form “D” to the Football Association and must have a constitution approved by the Sanctioning Authority.

This Competition shall apply annually for sanction to the Football Association and the constituent teams of Member Clubs may be grouped in divisions.

(C) 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. This 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.

(D) Inclusivity and Non-discrimination

(i) The Competition and each Club must be committed to promoting inclusivity and to eliminating all forms of discrimination

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(ii) Any alleged breach of the Equality Act 2010 legislation must be referred to the appropriate Sanctioning Authority for investigation.

(E) 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. (F) 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.

(G) At the Annual General Meeting or at a Special General Meeting called for the purpose, a majority of

the delegates present shall have power to decide or adjust the constitution of the divisions at their discretion. When necessary this Rule shall take precedence over Rule 12.

ENTRY FEE, SUBSCRIPTION, DEPOSIT 3. (A) Applications by Clubs for admission to the Competition or the entry of an additional team(s)from the

same Club must be made in writing to the Secretary and must be accompanied by the Entry Fee £50 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 members present applications, of which due notice has been given, may be received at the Annual General Meeting or a Special General Meeting.

When Rule 12(B) is applied or a team seeks a transfer or, is compulsorily transferred to another division, no Entry Fee shall be payable.

(B) The Annual Subscription shall be £120 payable 7 days before the Annual General Meeting of the

Competition in each year. (C) In the event of any issue 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

(if required) have been paid. (E) Clubs must advise annually to the Secretary in writing of its Sanctioning Authority affiliation number

for the forthcoming Season. 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.

MANAGEMENT, NOMINATION, ELECTION 4. (A) The Management Committee shall comprise the Officers of the Competition and 5 ordinary members

who shall all be elected at the Annual General Meeting.

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(B) All 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 22 days before the AGM in each year. Names of the candidates for election shall be circulated with the notice of the Annual General Meeting. In the event of there being no nomination in accordance with the foregoing for any office, nominations may be received at the Annual General Meeting.

(C) The Management Committee shall meet as and when required with no more than three calendar

months between each meeting. On receiving a requisition signed by two-thirds of the members of the Management Committee the

Secretary shall convene a meeting of the 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. POWERS OF MANAGEMENT 5. (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 Affiliated Association.

(B) Subject to the permission of the Sanctioning Authority 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).

In the event of the voting being 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 these Rules and shall

also 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 5(I), 6(H), 10(A), 11 and 19, for all breaches of Rule a formal written charge must be issued to the Club concerned The Club charged shall be given seven days from the date of notification of the charge to reply to the charge and given the opportunity to:- (i) Accept or deny the charge

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(ii) Submit in writing a case of mitigation, or (iii) Put their case before the Management Committee at a personal hearing

All breaches of the Laws of the Game, or the Rules and Regulations of The FA shall be dealt with in accordance with FA Rules by the appropriate Association.

Any fines levied shall be in accordance with the Fines Tariff. The maximum fine permitted for any breach of a Rule is £250 and, when setting any fine, the

Competition must ensure that the penalty is proportional to the offence, taking into account any mitigating circumstances.

(E) All decisions of the Management Committee shall be binding subject to the right of appeal in

accordance with Rule 16. Decisions of the Management Committee must be notified in writing to those concerned within ten days. (F) More than fifty percent (50%) of its members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business

by the Management Committee or any sub-committee thereof. (G) The Management Committee, as it may deem necessary, shall have power to fill in an 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) All fines and charges are payable forthwith and must be paid within 28 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 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 reasonable 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 Competition between the Annual General or Special General Meeting called to decide the constitution and the commencement of the Competition season.

(L) The business of the Competition as determined by the Management Committee maybe transacted by

electronic mail or facsimile.

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 6. (A) The Annual General Meeting shall be held not later than June 30th in each year. At this meeting the

following business shall be transacted:- (i) To receive and confirm the Minutes of the preceding Annual General Meeting. (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 ensuing season. (v) Election of Officers and Management Committee. (vi) Appointment of Auditors. (vii) Alteration of Rules, if any. (viii) Fix the date for the commencement of the season and kick off times applicable to the Competition. (ix) Other business of which due notice shall have been given and accepted as being relevant to an

Annual General Meeting.

(B) A copy of the duly audited/verified Balance Sheet, Statement of Accounts and Agenda shall be forwarded to each Club at least fourteen days prior to the meeting, together with any proposed change of Rules.

(C) A signed copy of the duly audited/verified Balance Sheet and Statement of Accounts shall be sent to

Sanctioning Authority within fourteen days of its adoption by the Annual General Meeting. (D) Each Club shall be empowered to send two delegates to an Annual General Meeting. Each Club shall

be entitled to one vote only. Fourteen days’ notice shall be given of any Meeting. (E) Clubs who have withdrawn their Membership of the Competition during the season being 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 17.

(F) All voting shall be conducted by a show of hands unless a ballot be demanded by at least 50% of the

delegates qualified to vote or the Chairman so decides. (G) No individual shall be entitled to vote on behalf of more than one Member Club. (H) Any continuing Club must be represented at the Annual General Meeting. (I) Officers and Management Committee members shall be entitled to attend and vote at an Annual

General Meeting.

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QUALIFICATION OF PLAYERS 8. (A) (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 Steps 1 to 6 of the National League System.

It is the responsibility of each Club to ensure that any Player signing a registration form for that 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) While serving in any branch of Her Majesty’s Regular Forces, a player must first obtain the consent of his Association Secretary before signing a registration form to play for the Club.

(iii) Each Club must have at least 11 Players registered 7 days before the start of each Playing Season.

(B) A Player is one who, being in all other respects eligible, has signed a fully and correctly completed Competition registration form in ink, countersigned by an Officer of the Club and either (a) submitted to the Competition prior to playing and whose registration has been confirmed by the Competition prior to that Player playing in a Competition Match, or (b) signed a fully and correctly completed Competition registration form in ink on a match day prior to playing, countersigned by an Officer of the Club and witnessed by an Officer of the opposing Club, and submitted to the Competition within two days of the match. The Player shall not again play until the Club is in possession of the approval of the Competition.

(D) A player having taken part in matches for any Club affiliated to any County Football Association shall

not be allowed to join, be transferred to, or sign for a Club in the Competition without first proving to the officials of the intended Club that the player has discharged all reasonable financial liabilities to the previous Club or Clubs, and a Club official may not accept such player’s signature without first ascertaining whether such claims have been discharged to the satisfaction of the Club, or Clubs, for which the player last played. In the event that a Player could be required to pay a proportion of a debt due under The FA Football Debt Recovery System then, whether or not the debt has been referred to the relevant County FA, the Competition must not affect the player’s registration in any way or refuse to register a transfer due to that debt being outstanding. The Competition cannot refuse to register a Player for an unpaid non-footballing debt.

(E) A fee as set out in the Fees Tariff shall be paid by each Club/team for each player registered. (F) 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 Secretary shall notify the Club last applying to register the player of the fact of the previous registration.

(G) 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 signed for one Club in the Competition, sign for another Club in the Competition in that

season except for the purpose of a transfer.

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(iii) Submit a signed registration form for registration that the player had wilfully neglected to accurately or fully complete.

(H) (i) The Management Committee shall have the power to accept the registration of any player

subject to the provisions of clauses (ii) and (iii) below. (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 16).

(iii) The Management Committee shall have power to make application to refuse or cancel the registration of any player charged and found guilty of undesirable conduct (subject to Rule 16) subject to the right of appeal to the FA 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 this Competition. Application should be made to the parent County of the Club the player is registered or intending to be registered with.

(iv) For a player who has previously had a registration removed in accordance with clause (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 Clause (iii) shall not be taken against a player for misconduct until the matter has been dealt with by the appropriate Association, and then only in cases of the player bringing the Competition into disrepute 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 competition 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 a period of two years or less from the date of the first offence.)

(I) 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 to the Competition accompanied by a 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 this Club object to the transfer it should state its objections in writing to the Competition and to the Player concerned within three days of receipt of the notification. Upon receipt of the Club’s consent, or upon its failure to give written objection within three 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 14 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.

(J) A player may not be registered for a Club nor transferred to another Club in the Competition after 5pm

on March 31st except by special permission of the Management Committee.

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(K) A Club shall keep a list of the players it registers and a record of the games in which they have played, and shall produce such records upon demand by the Management Committee.

(L) A register containing the names of all players registered for each Club, with the date of registration,

shall be kept by the Registrations Secretary and shall be open to the inspection of any duly appointed Member Club representative at all Management Committee meetings 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 contract player with

the same Club, another 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 8(A)(i).

(M) A player shall not be eligible to play for a team in any special championship, promotion or relegation

deciding match (as specified in Rule 12(A)) unless the player has played two games for that team in this Competition in the current season.

(O) Any Club found to have played an ineligible Player in a match or matches shall have any points gained

from that match or matches deducted from its record, up to a maximum of 12 points, and have levied upon it a fine. The Management Committee may also order that such match or matches be replayed on such terms as are decided by the Management Committee which may also levy penalty points against the Club in default.

The Management Committee may vary this decision in respect of the points gained only in

circumstances where the ineligibility is due to the failure to obtain an International Transfer Certificate or where the ineligibility is related to the Player’s status.

In exceptional circumstances the Management Committee may, at its discretion, award the points

available in the match in question to the opponents, subject to the match not being ordered to be replayed. (P) (The following Clause 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.

CLUB COLOURS. CLUB NAME 9. (A) Every Club must register the colour of its shirts and shorts with the Secretary by 30th June who shall

decide as to their suitability. Goalkeepers must wear colours which distinguish them from all other players and the match officials. No player, including the goalkeeper, shall be permitted to wear black or very dark shirts.

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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 will play (including the colour of the goalkeepers jersey) at least five days before the match.

If, in the opinion of the referee, two Clubs have the same or similar colours, the away/home team shall

make the change. A club must not delay the scheduled time of kick off for a competition match by not having a change of colours. Shirts must be numbered.

(B) Any Club wishing to change its name must obtain permission from the Sanctioning Authority and

from the Management Committee. Any Club wishing to change its colours during the Playing Season must obtain permission from the Management Committee.

PLAYING SEASON, CONDITIONS OF PLAY, TIMES OF KICK-OFF, POSTPONEMENTS,

SUBSTITUTES 10. (A) The Annual General Meeting shall determine the date for the commencement of the season. (B) All 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 power to decide whether a pitch and/or facilities are suitable for matches in the Competition and to 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 and are listed on the FA’s Register of Football Turf pitches.

The home Club is also responsible for advising participants of footwear requirements when confirming match arrangements in accordance with Rule 10(D).

All matches shall have duration of 90 minutes unless a shorter time (not less than sixty (60) minutes) is mutually arranged by the two Clubs in consultation with the referee prior to the commencement of the match, and in any event shall 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 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 7 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.

(C) 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 parent County Association

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Cup Competitions. All other matches must be considered secondary. Clubs may mutually agree to bring forward a match with the consent of the Fixtures 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 otherwise mutually agreed).

(D) The Secretary 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 five 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.

(E) A minimum of eight players will constitute a team for a Competition match.

(F) (i) Home and away matches shall be played. In the event of a Club failing to keep its engagement the Management Committee shall have power to inflict a fine, deduct points from the defaulting Club, award the points from the match in question to the opponents, order the defaulting Club to pay any expenses incurred by the opponents or otherwise deal with them except the award of goals. Notwithstanding the foregoing home and away provision, the Management Committee shall have power to order a match to be played on a neutral ground or on the opponent’s 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, 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 match not being played or abandoned owing to causes over which neither Club has control, it shall 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 14 days the Management Committee shall have power to order the match to be played on a named date or on or before a given date.

(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 order the score at the time of the abandonment to stand. 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 opponent. In cases where a match has been abandoned owing to the conduct of both teams or their Club member(s), the Management Committee shall rule all points for the match as void. No fine(s) 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 same manner as if they had participated with ineligible players in accordance with Rule 8(O) above. Where both teams were under suspension the game must be declared null and void.

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(G) A Club may at its discretion and in accordance with the Laws of the Game use 3 substitute players in

any match in this Competition who may be selected from 3 players. Except for matches played at Step 7 of the National League System a player who has been substituted

himself becomes a substitute and may replace a player at any time subject to the substitution being carried out in accordance with Law 3 of the Laws of Association Football.

The referee shall be informed of the names of the substitutes not later than thirty minutes before the start of the match and a Player not so named may not take part in that match.

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.

(H) The half time interval shall not exceed fifteen minutes. The half time interval may only be altered with

the consent of the referee.

(I) The Cubs taking part in fixture Competition Match shall identify a team captain who has a responsibility to offer support in the management of the on-field discipline of his/her team mates.

REPORTING RESULTS 11. (A) The Registration Secretary must receive within two days of the date played, the result of each

Competition match in the prescribed manner. This must include the forename(s) and surname of the team players (in block letters) and also the Referee markings required by Rule 13, or any other information required by the Competition.

(B) The Home Club shall telephone FULL TIME the result of each match within 45 minutes of completion DETERMINING CHAMPIONSHIP 12. (A) Team rankings within the Competition will be decided by points with three points to be awarded for

a win and one 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.

In circumstances where two or more teams are equal on points team rankings shall be determined by

goal difference where the goals scored against by each team shall be deducted from the goals scored by that team and the largest positive difference shall be placed the highest. In the event of the goal difference being equal the highest placed team shall be the team which has scored the most goals. In the event that two or more teams have the same goal difference and have scored the same number of goals then the highest placed team shall be the team which has won the most matches.

In the event of the two teams still being equal the team which has the better playing record against the other team in their head to head Competition matches during the Season will be the highest placed team.

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.

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(C) In the event of a team not 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.

REFEREES 13. (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) 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. 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 open age competition.

(C) Where Assistant Referees are not appointed each Team shall provide a Club Assistant Referee. (D) The appointed Referee shall have power to decide as to the fitness of the ground in all matches and the

decision shall be final subject to either in the case of a ground 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 of referee £35 and travel expenses of 30p per mile capped at 70 miles roundtrip; assistant referee fees of £27 and travel expenses of 30p per mile capped at 70 miles roundtrip.

The Home Club shall pay the Officials their fees and/or expenses before/immediately after the 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/expenses only. Where a match is not 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 be reported to the Association with which he or she is 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 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 Football Association/County Association.

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(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 kick-off to the (Registration) Secretary within two days of the match.

(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. CONTINUATION OF MEMBERSHIP OR WITHDRAWAL OF A CLUB 14. (A) 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 7 days prior to the AGM each Season.

(B) The Management Committee shall have the discretion to deal with a team being unable to start or

complete its fixtures for a Playing Season. (C) In the event of a Member Club failing to discharge all its financial obligations to the Competition in

excess of £50, the Management Committee are empowered to refer the debt under The FA Football Debt Recovery provisions.

PROTESTS AND COMPLAINTS 15. (A) (i) All questions of eligibility, qualifications of players or interpretations of the Rules shall be

referred to the Management Committee.

(ii) Objections relevant to the dimensions of the pitch, goals, flag posts or other facilities of the venue will not be entertained by the Management Committee unless a protest is lodged with the Referee before the commencement of the match.

(B) Except in cases where the Management Committee decide that 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 14 days (excluding Sundays) of the 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 of his Club) when such protest or complaint is being determined.

(C) No protest of whatever 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 power to order the defaulting Club or the Club making a losing or

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frivolous protest or complaint to pay the expenses of the enquiry or to order that 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 14 days’ notice of the Hearing should they be instructed to attend. (ii) Should a Club elect to state its case in person then the Club should indicate such when forwarding

the written response.

PROTESTS, APPEALS 16. (A) 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 Clubs or Players protesting, appealing, claiming or complaining must send a copy of such protest, appeal, claim or complaint and deposit a fee which 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.

(B) All such protests claims complaints and appeals must be received in writing by the Secretary within

fourteen days of the event or decision causing any of these to be submitted. (C) The Management Committee shall also have power to compel any party to the protest to pay such

expenses as the Management Committee shall direct. (D) Any appeal against a decision of the Management Committee must be lodged with the Sanctioning

Authority within fourteen (14) days of the posting of the written notification of the decision causing the appeal, accompanied by a fee 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.

(E) If so, requested the Management Committee may arbitrate on any disputes, protests, appeals, claims or

complaints between two Clubs in which event both Clubs shall send a non-returnable fee. Such arbitration shall be final and binding upon the parties to the arbitration.

EXCLUSION OF CLUBS OR TEAMS MISCONDUCT, CLUBS, OFFICIALS, PLAYERS 17. (A)At the Annual General Meeting or Special General Meeting called for the purpose, 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 exclude any Club or Team from membership 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 Club which is the subject of the vote being taken shall be excluded from voting.

(B) At the Annual General Meeting, or at a Special General Meeting called for the purpose, in accordance

with the provisions of Rule 19, the accredited delegates present shall have the power to exclude from

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further participation in the Competition any Club whose conduct has, in their opinion, been undesirable, 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 Club whose conduct is the subject of the vote being taken shall be excluded from voting. (C) Any official 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 to expulsion or such penalty as a General Meeting or Management Committee may decide, and their Club shall also be liable to expulsion in accordance with the provisions of Clause (A) of this Rule.

TROPHY:- LEGAL OWNERS, CONDITIONS OF TAKING OVER, AGREEMENT TO BE SIGNED, AWARDS. 18. (A) The following agreement shall be signed on behalf of the winners of the Cup or Trophy:- “We (A)(name) and (B) (name), the Chairman and Secretary of FC (Limited), 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 March 1st . 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.”

(B) At the close of each Competition awards shall be made to the winners and runners-up if the funds of

the Competition permit. SPECIAL GENERAL MEETINGS 19. Upon receiving a requisition signed by two-thirds (2/3) of the Clubs in membership the Secretary shall

call a Special General Meeting. The Management Committee may call a Special General Meeting at any time. At least seven days’ notice shall be given of either meeting under this Rule, together with an agenda of

the business to be transacted at such meeting. Each Member Club shall be empowered to send two delegates to all Special General Meetings. Each Club shall be entitled to one vote only, as will members of the Management Committee.

Any continuing Member Club must be represented at a Special General Meeting. Officers and Management Committee members shall be entitled to attend and vote at all Special General

Meetings. ALTERATION TO RULES 20. Alterations, for which consent has been given by the Sanctioning Authority, shall be made to these Rules

only at the Annual General Meeting or at a Special General Meeting specially convened for the purpose

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called in accordance with Rule 19. Any alteration made during the Playing Season to these Rules shall not take effect until the following Playing Season.

Notice of proposed alterations to be considered at the AGM shall be submitted to the Secretary 21 days

before the AGM in each year. The proposals, together with any proposals by the Management Committee, shall be circulated to the Clubs and any amendments thereto shall be submitted to the Secretary. The proposals and proposed amendments thereto 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, entitled to vote and voting are in favour.

A copy of the proposed alterations to Rules to be considered at the AGM or Special General Meeting

shall be submitted to the Sanctioning Authority or The FA 14 days prior to the date of the meeting. FINANCE 21. (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 £ 1000 shall be approved by the Management Committee. (C) The financial year of the Competition will end on 30th April (D) The books, or a certified balance sheet, of a Competition shall be prepared and shall be verified

annually by some suitable person(s) who shall be appointed at the Annual General Meeting. INSURANCE 22. 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 recommended 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 a Club affiliates.

DISSOLUTION 23. (A) Dissolution of the Competition shall be by resolution approved at a Special General Meeting by a

majority of three quarters (3/4) of the members present and shall take effect from the date of the relevant Special General 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 debts and liabilities of the Competition shall be transferred only to another Competition or

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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 resolution at or before the time of 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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STANDARD CODE OF RULES (SCOR) FEES TARIFF 2019/20

RULE NUMBER

DESCRIPTION MAXIMUM FEE

3 (A) ENTRY FEE £50

3 (B) ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION £120

3 (C) DEPOSIT £100

8 (E) REGISTRATION FORM £5

8 (I) TRANSFER FORM £15

13 (E) REFEREE FEES £48

13 (E) ASSISTANT REFEREE FEES £38

15 (C),16 (A),16 (G)

PROTEST/APPEAL FEES £50

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STANDARD CODE OF RULES (SCOR) 2019/20 Fines Tariff

RULE NUMBER

DESCRIPTION MAXIMUM FEE

2 (B) FAILURE TO AFFILIATE £40

2 (E) FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH FA INITIATIVES £30

2 (F) UNAUTHORISED ENTRY OF TEAMS INTO COMPETITIONS

£30

3 (C) FAILURE TO PAY A DEPOSIT £30

3 (E) FAILURE TO PROVIDE AFFILIATION NUMBER/DETAILS FORM

£30

5 (H) FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN INSTRUCTION OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

£40

5 (I) FAILURE TO PAY A FINE WITHIN 21 DAYS OF NOTICE

£50

6 (H) FAILURE TO BE REPRESENTED AT AGM £50

6 (H) FAILURE TO BE REPRESENTED AT AGM £50

7 FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE REQUIRED WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR TO NOTIFY CHANGES TO SIGNATORIES

£50

8 (A)(iii) FAILURE TO HAVE THE REQUIRED NUMBER OF REGISTERED PLAYERS PRIOR TO THE SEASON COMMENCING

£50

8 (B) FAILURE TO CORRECTLY REGISTER A PLAYER £50

8 (C) FIELDING MORE THAN THE PERMITTED NUMBER OF PLAYERS WHO HAVE PARTICIPATED IN SENIOR COMPETITION MATCHES

£50

8 (G) SIGNING OR PLAYING FOR MULTIPLE CLUBS, OR INACCURATE COMPLETION OF A REGISTRATION FORM

£50

8 (H) (ii) REGISTRATION IRREGULARITIES £50

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8 (O) PLAYING AN INELIGIBLE PLAYER £100

9 (A),10 (B) DELAYING KICK OFF/NO NETS/ NO CORNER FLAGS £30

9 (B) FAILURE TO OBTAIN CONSENT FOR A CHANGE OF CLUB NAME

£50

10 (C) FAILURE TO PLAY MATCHES ON THE DATE FIXED £50

10 (D) FAILURE TO PROVIDE DETAILS OF A FIXTURE £30

10 (E) PLAYING MATCH WITH LESS THAN REQUIRED NUMBER OF PLAYERS

£50

10 (F) (i) & (iii) FAILURE TO PLAY FIXTURE £200

10 (I) NO CAPTAIN’S ARMBAND £30

11 (A) & 11 (C) LATE TEAM SHEET £30

11 (B) FAILURE TO PROVIDE RESULT £30

13 (C) FAILURE TO PROVIDE CLUB ASSISTANT REFEREE £30

13 (E) FAILURE TO PAY MATCH OFFICIALS’ FEES AND EXPENSES

£30

13 (F) FAILURE TO PAY MATCH OFFICIALS WHERE A MATCH IS NOT PLAYED

£30

13 (H) FAILURE TO PROVIDE REFEREE’S MARK £30

14 (A) WITHDRAWAL FROM LEAGUE AFTER 31ST MARCH £250

14 (B) FAILURE TO START/COMPLETE FIXTURES £50

18 (A) FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE REQUIRED WRITTEN AGREEMENT REGARDING THE TROPHY

£50

22 FAILURE TO HAVE THE REQUIRED INSURANCE £100

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RESERVES SHIELD RULES

1 (a)

The Competition shall be designated the Essex Senior Football League “Reserve

Shield Trophy’ Competition and shall be open to Clubs competing in the Essex

Senior Football League.

(b) The Competition shall be conducted on a knock-out or league basis as the

Management Committee shall determine.

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The Competition shall be managed by the Essex Senior Football League

Management Committee, and the Officers of the said League shall be the Officers

of the Competition.

3 (a)

Unless the Management Committee agree on a home and away basis before the

draw, ties shall be played on the grounds of the first named Clubs (with the

exception of final tie). The final tie shall be played at a neutral venue decided by

the Management Committee.

(b)

The duration of play in a match shall be 90 minutes (45 minutes each way). Should

the result at the end of this time be a draw, then the tie shall be decided by the taking

of kicks from the penalty mark in accordance with the International Board Decision

with the exception of the semi-finals and final when an extra 30 minutes (15 minutes

each way) will be played. If the tie is still drawn at the end of extra time then the tie

shall be decided by the taking of kicks from the penalty mark in accordance with

the International Board Decision.

(c) If, in the opinion of the referee, conditions or a late start do not permit full time

being played, he may reduce the playing time to 80 minutes (40 minutes each way).

(d) The kick off times shall be at the discretion of the Fixture Secretary.

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4 (a)

In all matches prior to the semi- final, the home club shall retain all the proceeds

from the gate and shall meet the fees and expenses of the officials. Fees will be

shared by the two clubs for Assistant Referees appointed in semi-finals. No charge

to be made by the visiting Club for travelling expenses.

(b)

In the final tie the account shall be prepared by the Club on whose ground the match

is played, who may include the cost of a new ball for the match (if requested) and

any other necessary expense to which they may have been put, subject to the

approval of the Management Committee.

5 (a)

Eligibility of players shall be as for the Essex Senior Football League, except that

in the semi-final and final ties all players shall have played for their Club in at least

two ESFL Reserve Division competition games in the current season (prior to the

first leg of the semi-final). Clubs participating in final ties shall send to the

Registration Secretary, to be received not later than seven days prior to the date of

the final, a list of players from whom their team will be chosen, or in default be

fined the sum of £ 30.00

(b)

Any Club playing an ineligible player in a knock-out cup match shall be fined not

less than £100 and shall be struck out of the competition and the match awarded to

their opponents. A player may not play for more than one competing Club.

(c) The Competition shall be played on such dates as determined by the Management

Committee; the Clubs being drawn in pairs.

6 Match Officials shall be appointed as for Essex Senior Football League matches.

7 The finalists shall receive 19 awards and an additional award for the Club Manager,

the funds of the Competition permitting.

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8 With the exceptions stated, the Rules of the Essex Senior Football League shall,

wherever applicable, govern this Competition.

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Each Club shall have deemed to give its assent to these Rules, and to abide by the

decisions of the Management Committee, subject to Rule 17 of the Essex Senior

Football League Rules.

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NATIONAL GROUND GRADING - CATEGORY F

(appropriate to NLS Step 5) When considering any developments of the ground to comply with the requirements of this grade, clubs are recommended to bear in mind the criteria for higher gradings which might be achieved for minimal additional expense.

NB The suitability of all installations shall be at the sole discretion of the FA Ground Grading Technical Panel 1. GROUND The ground must give an overall appearance and impression of being a football ground suitable for the National League System. It must be possible for spectators to view the match, either standing or seated, for the full length of at least 3 sides of the playing area but see also para 2.1. Where any side is designated as spectator-free, measures must be in place to ensure there is no unauthorised access. The location of the ground, in so far as its relation to the conurbation whose name the club bears, or is traditionally associated with, must meet with the approval of both The Football Association and the Board of Directors or Management Committee of the league of which it is in membership. The club must disclose plans and details of any proposed future move to a new stadium or of any significant alteration to the existing ground to both the league of which it is in membership and The Football Association. 1.1 Security of Tenure The club must demonstrate security of tenure as required by The Football Association and the league of which it is a member. (Standardised rule 2.3.2) 1.2 Ground Share Ground sharing is permitted in accordance with the provisions of individual league rules and the Regulations for the Establishment and Operation of the National League System. 1.3 Capacity There is no minimum capacity at this level but a club should be mindful that the minimum requirement for Grade D is 1300. 1.4 Boundary of Ground The ground must be enclosed by a permanent boundary. As a general rule, the minimum height, when measured from outside the ground, must be 1.83 metres. It should be noted that at higher grades the boundary fence should be of a construction to prevent viewing from outside the ground. Where any side of the ground is bounded by private land/property, the fixed boundary of that private land / property may be acceptable as the boundary of the ground.

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1.5 Clubhouse There must be a clubhouse facility either on or adjacent to the ground, which should be open on match days to provide refreshments to spectators. 1.6 Car Parking There should be adequate car parking facilities on or adjacent to the ground. Car parking within the ground may not be acceptable 1.7 Pitch Perimeter Barrier Subject to the provisions detailed below, there must be a permanent fixed barrier ideally 1.1 m high as measured from the spectator side, of sound construction (e.g. concrete and steel) and free from all sharp edges, surrounding the pitch on all sides that may be occupied by spectators. Existing barriers/rails not at 1.1m high may be acceptable, provided they meet the requirements set out in 1.7 of the Appendix. The barrier, if other than solid wall type of construction may be infilled. Plastic multi-purpose hi-vis fencing is not considered suitable for infill. There must be a minimum of 1.83 metres, ideally 2 metres, between the touchline, goal line and the pitch perimeter barrier. In the case of new stadium, the minimum must be 3 metres. Immediately in front of an area of seated accommodation the boundary of the playing area may be indicated by means other than a permanent fixed barrier, provided the Club is able to provide assurances that no spectator be allowed to stand in this area to watch the match. Where there is a walkway in front of a standing terrace which is itself fronted by a crush barrier that has itself been subject to an annual risk assessment and, if necessary, tested, an alternative to a fixed barrier (e.g. A-frames) may be used, provided no spectators are allowed to stand in this area to watch the match. The Club must implement a safety management system to ensure this and also to protect the integrity of the playing area. NB where A-frames are utilised instead of a fixed barrier, they must be continuous. 1.8 Pitch Standards The playing surface must be grass, unless otherwise authorised by the Competition’s Board of Directors, and must be of the highest possible standard. It must be level and free from surface depressions and excessive undulations. The maximum slope allowable shall not exceed an even gradient of vertical to horizontal 1: 41 in any direction. NB When a new pitch is being developed or significant improvements made to a pitch, the gradient of 1:41 would not be acceptable and the pitch must be constructed with reference to the FA Performance Quality Standard. The playing surface must be maintained to a standard acceptable to the competition in which the club is playing or seeks to play.

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3G football turf 3G football turf may only be used provided conditions (i) to (v) below have been met (the “Performance Standard”):

(i) The pitch must be surfaced with 3G football turf that has laboratory type approval according to the FIFA Quality Concept for Football Turf (2012 & 2015 editions) – FIFA Recommended One Star/Quality level.

(ii) The 3G football turf pitch must be listed on The Association’s register of 3G football turf pitches by no later than 31 July and tested annually at the Club's expense.

(iii) Where a 3G football turf pitch is not yet listed on The Association’s register (for example if it is a newly installed pitch), a Club must obtain a Performance Test Certificate or Laboratory report and submit it to The Association by no later than 31 July.

(iv) The Association reserves the right to instruct a Club to have its pitch tested at any time in order to ensure that it meets the Performance Standard. All such tests shall be at the Club’s expense.

(v)The 3G football turf, including run-offs, shall be one continuous playing surface and shall be green in colour at least one metre from the outer edge of the touchline and goal line. All line markings shall be in accordance with the Laws of Association Football.

1.9 Playing Area The playing area to be a minimum of 100 metres x 64 metres and must conform to the requirements of the Laws of the Game. Goalposts and goal net supports must be of professional manufacture and conform to the relevant safety requirements and to the requirements of the Laws of the Game. (See also Appendix) 1.10 Technical Area Two covered trainers’ boxes clearly marked “Home” and “Away or Visitors” must be provided unless adequate provision is made in a seated stand. They must be on the same side of the pitch ideally either side of the halfway line, ideally both equidistant from it and ideally a minimum of 3 metres apart and provide an unobstructed view of the playing area. NB When new boxes are being constructed or installed, they must be on each side of the half way line, equidistant from it and a minimum of 3 metres apart. Each box must accommodate at least 8 persons on fixed seats or benches. Where bench seating is provided, a minimum of 0.5 m must be allowed for each person (i.e. 8 persons require a minimum of 4 metres.). Portable trainers’ boxes are permitted but must be securely fixed when in use. A technical area must be marked out, in accordance with the guidance contained in the ‘Laws of the Game’ booklet.

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1.11 Safe Walkway There must be a safe, unimpeded passage for players and match officials between the dressing rooms and the pitch. The use of protection designed products such as permanent structures or retractable tunnels to separate players and spectators is recommended. The design of the safe walkway will inevitably differ from ground to ground and it will rarely guarantee the safe passage of players and match officials unless supplemented by stewards. A club should implement procedures appropriate to the particular structure and be ready to respond to on the field situations which might affect spectator behaviour. 1.12 Floodlighting Floodlights must be provided to an average lux reading of at least 120. No single reading can be less than one quarter of the highest reading so as to ensure an even spread of light. NB When installing a new system, clubs are advised to check any planning restrictions for its use. Reading shall be on a grid of 88 markings (8 across, 11 down) evenly spaced with the outside readings 2.5 metres inside from the touchline. The average of all the readings is taken to be the average illumination level in lux of the floodlighting installation. The lux values must be tested every two years in accordance with current guidelines by an approved independent contractor. Floodlights must be retested after any significant alterations. Existing certification will be accepted provided that the test was carried out within the last two years unless work has been carried out at the ground which may have affected previous readings. It is also recommended that at the same time as testing the lights clubs also test the electrical supply within the ground to ensure that the system complies with current electrical standards and request a visual inspection of the columns for signs of corrosion, fatigue and overloading. An example of an “approved” contractor is one which is in possession of the NICEIC (National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting) Approved Contractors Award or ISO 9000/BS 5750 (International Standards/British Standards) or is a member of the Electrical Contractors' Association. Alternatively, it can be a contractor deemed acceptable by the league. The contractor must, when detailing the lux values, give confirmation in writing of the date when the illumination test equipment used was last calibrated. When new or improved installations are being planned, the lighting procured must meet BS 12193 Class 2 and have an average lux reading of at least 200. 1.13 Public Address System A public address system must be provided which is clearly audible in all those areas of the ground which can be occupied by spectators.

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1.14 Entrances There must be at least 1 fully operational turnstile (which must be of the revolving type) or a pay box where a charge for entry to the ground can be taken. In both cases a grille or similar for the payment window and a lock that can be operated from inside must be incorporated. Electronic turnstiles with bar code readers are also acceptable but an emergency procedure must be in place in the event of a power failure. Adequate protection and security must be incorporated for the turnstile operator or, where tickets are sold from a box office, the cashier. It must be possible to gain access to the spectator viewing areas from the turnstiles via a bound surface to a minimum width of 0.9 metre. 1.15 Exits All exits must be clearly signed, ideally with “running man” signs, and are to be kept clear and free from obstructions. (For further information, reference should be made to the Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds.) There must be access via a bound surface to all exits from the nearest spectator viewing areas. 1.16 Lighting (See Appendix) 1.17 Adjoining Pitches Where deemed that they are likely to interfere with the playing of a match, ball games will not be played on adjoining pitches whilst a match is in progress. 1.18 Emergency Access Access must be provided for the emergency services and maintained free from obstruction. 2. SPECTATOR FACILITIES 2.1 Spectator Accommodation Covered accommodation, which should preferably be on 2 sides of the ground, must be of sound construction of timber/steel/brick/concrete or any combination of these materials. Existing timber stands are only acceptable subject to a fire risk assessment conducted by a competent person. The minimum covered accommodation must be 200, of which at least 100 must be seated. These 100 seats, in not more than 2 stands, may be inclusive of Directors/Committee and press seating. No stand may have less than 50 seats Whilst individual seats are preferred, bench seating may be permitted provided that it is in good repair and that individual spaces (min 500mm) are clearly marked. These 100 seats must afford a good view of the pitch and be clean, functional and in good condition.

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There must be a minimum of 16 seats provided for Directors/Committee and guests with a minimum of 8 seats provided for the visiting club. These seats must be clearly marked “Home” and “Away Directors”. Additional seating may be provided in other areas of the ground. However, these seats are not to be classed as being “in lieu” of the number shown above. Standing spectators are not allowed in or near a seated spectator stand where they can obstruct views. Areas where spectators are not permitted to stand must be clearly marked with yellow hatched markings. Alternatively, appropriate signage may be acceptable. Hard standing to a minimum width of 0.9 metre, measured from the spectator side of the pitch perimeter barrier, must be provided on 3 sides of the ground. Existing athletics stadia may be exempt from this requirement). The surface must be tarmac, concrete, concrete paving or other approved materials which create a bound material. Where a club shares its ground with a cricket club which limits the amount of permanent hard standing which can be installed, a maximum of one side or end of temporary flooring made of a polypropylene material or such like may be acceptable. Precise details of the specification must be supplied to the league and The Football Association before its installation. Spectators must not be permitted to access any end/side without hard standing. NB Where the facility is shared with cricket, hard standing on a minimum of two and a half sides may be acceptable. 2.2 Press Seating There is no requirement for dedicated press seating. 2.3 Terracing Where terracing is provided, it must comply with the requirements of the Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds. All terracing must be in a sound condition. Terracing that is crumbling, has grass/weeds growing through it or has broken or loose concrete will not be accepted. Any level surface within the ground should ideally be hard standing, such as tarmac, concrete, concrete paving or other approved materials which create a bound surface. However, flat and well-maintained grassed areas may be accepted. The use of tree bark instead of grass may be acceptable, subject to prior permission being obtained from the league and The Football Association. 2.4 Toilets Toilets must be located within the ground and must be accessible both to male and to female spectators. NB Where it is necessary to exit the ground to gain access to toilets located in an adjacent clubhouse, these may be deemed acceptable, provided no great distance is involved. The following minimum toilet facilities must be provided: Male: 2 urinals or equivalent and 1 WC Female: 2 WC’s

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In addition, wash hand basins, with running water, warm air hand driers and/or paper towels, together with a supply of toilet paper, must be provided in each toilet area. Whilst replaceable linen roller towels in a cabinet are acceptable, individual hand towels are not permitted. The provision of toilet facilities within a clubhouse will be acceptable if these are accessible and available at all times on match days. All toilet areas must be in working order, with a roof and operational lighting, supplied with toilet paper and maintained to a high level of cleanliness. These facilities may be of a temporary or mobile kind but must be connected to the mains supply (i.e. water and power) and main drainage or an acceptable alternative drainage system. They must be fully accessible with permanent access Individual toilet units often known as 'portaloos' are permissible on a temporary basis but may not be included in the minimum toilet requirements. The location of all toilet facilities must be indicated with appropriate signage 2.5 Refreshment Facilities 2.5.1 Directors/Committee/Guests A separate room or reserved area must be made available in which refreshments for Directors/Committee and guests can be served. 2.5.2 Ground Refreshment Facilities Refreshment facilities must be provided at the ground or in an adjacent clubhouse (See 2.4 Toilets). These facilities may be of a temporary or mobile type. 2.6 Disabled Facilities (See Appendix) 2.7 Segregation When segregation is in operation, there must be adequate toilet facilities and refreshment facilities in each segregated area in addition to the appropriate means of egress and exit. 3. DRESSING ROOM FACILITIES 3.1 Players Separate dressing rooms must be provided for both teams within the enclosed area of the ground. The dressing rooms must be of sound construction and be of a permanent nature. Existing dressing room dimensions will be acceptable provided they are a minimum of 12 square metres, excluding shower and toilet areas. Where clubs are planning to build new dressing rooms these must be a minimum size of 18 square metres, excluding shower and toilet areas.

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NB Clubs need to be aware of the increase at grade D to a minimum size of 18 square metres, excluding shower and toilet areas, as from 31st March 2019. Each dressing room must have the following:

A shower area comprising of at least 4 showerheads

At least 1 wash hand basin located outside the shower area

(All the above must have hot and cold running water) At least 1 WC in a cubicle

There must be a treatment table which is clean and in good condition in each dressing room. 3.2 Match Officials The size of the match official’s dressing room must be a minimum of 4 square metres, excluding shower and toilet areas. When new dressing rooms are being constructed the match officials’ room should be a minimum of 6 square metres in size, excluding shower and toilet areas. NB Clubs need to be aware of the increase at grade D to a minimum of 6 square metres, excluding shower and toilet areas, as from 31st March 2019. Each match officials’ dressing room must have the following: At least 1 shower At least 1 WC in a cubicle and 1 wash hand basin Provision should be made for separate dressing rooms for both male and female match officials. Where new dressing rooms are being constructed or existing are being re-designed, separate purpose-built facilities for both male and female match officials must be provided. There must be an audible electronic warning device (bell or buzzer) in working order located in the match officials’ dressing room, and which is linked to the players’ dressing rooms. All dressing room areas must be maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and be heated, well ventilated, free from damp and secure on match days. 4. MEDICAL A stretcher must be provided for the removal of injured players from the pitch. NB For Grade D a dedicated medical room for the use of players and spectators is required. (See also Appendix)

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APPENDIX 1. GROUND 1.7 Pitch Perimeter Barrier It is important to distinguish between a pitch perimeter barrier/rail which exists to separate spectators from the playing area and a crush barrier which has been constructed and tested according to the requirements of the Green Guide. Where the structure cannot be designated as a crush barrier, e.g. its height exceeds 1.1m, the maximum depth of standing behind it is limited to 1.5m and this must be borne in mind in any capacity calculations. It is recognised that the above may not be an issue for normal attendances but, when a larger crowd is anticipated, the Club should be mindful of the associated management issues and, if necessary, take professional advice. Whatever system is employed, a club should be mindful of its responsibility to ensure spectator safety and minimise the possibility of unauthorised incursions on to the playing area. 1.9 Playing Area Reference should be made to the Goalpost Safety information published by The Football Association and, in particular, it should be noted that the use of metal cup hooks is prohibited. 1.16 Lighting Whilst their installation is strongly recommended, neither working nor emergency lighting is any longer a grading requirement. Clubs are reminded that they have a responsibility to ensure the safety of spectators entering, leaving and moving about the ground and, if a ground is used in non-daylight hours, adequate artificial lighting should be provided. Further, consideration must be given by a club to its procedures in the event of a power failure. 2. SPECTATOR FACILITIES 2.5 Disabled Facilities A club must take full account of the needs of disabled spectators and be mindful of its obligations under the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995. Reference made should be made to the publications / data sheets issued by both The Football Association and the Football Foundation. No specific requirement is currently included in the ground grading criteria but The Football Association strongly recommends that access is provided to both a covered viewing area and toilet and refreshment facilities. 4. MEDICAL All clubs must provide first aid equipment, including a stretcher, for the use of players and spectators. Its location in the ground, if other than in a dedicated treatment room, should be clearly marked by notices placed in the dressing rooms for teams and match officials.

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There must be a nominated and suitably qualified person in attendance to assist with spectator problems unless the St John Ambulance Brigade, Red Cross Society or other capable agency are in attendance. The requirements of the Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds are for one first aider per 1000 anticipated spectators, with a minimum of two. If a crowd of less than 2000 is anticipated, known and practiced arrangements should be in place to summon either a doctor or NHS ambulance alternative. For crowds of over 2000, an experienced crowd doctor should be in attendance. NB The above in no way purports to be a comprehensive list of Health and Safety issues which it is the responsibility of a club to address. Clubs are recommended to arrange regular safety audits conducted by persons with the appropriate expertise.

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NATIONAL GROUND GRADING - CATEGORY D

(Appropriate to NLS Step 4)

NB The suitability of all installations shall be at the sole discretion of the FA Ground Grading Technical Panel

1. GROUND

The ground must give an overall appearance and impression of being a football ground suitable for the

National League System. It must be possible for spectators to view the match, either standing or seated,

for the full length of at least 3 sides of the playing area. Where one side is designated as spectator-free,

measures must be in place to ensure there is no unauthorised access. The location of the ground, in so far

as its relation to the conurbation whose name the club bears, or is traditionally associated with, must meet

with the approval of both The Football Association and the Board of Directors or Management Committee

of the league of which it is in membership. The club must disclose plans and details of any proposed

future move to a new stadium or of any significant alteration to the existing ground to both the league

of which it is in membership and The Football Association.

1.1 Security of Tenure

The club must demonstrate security of tenure as required by The Football Association and the league of

which it is a member. (Standardised rule 2.3.2)

1.2 Ground Share

Ground sharing is permitted in accordance with the provisions of individual league rules and the

Regulations for the Establishment and Operation of the National League System.

1.3 Capacity

The Stadium must have a minimum capacity of 1,300 calculated by a competent person in accordance with

the guidance given in the Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds. There must also be potential to increase the

capacity to 1950 in the future.

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1.4 Boundary of Ground

The ground must be enclosed by a permanent boundary, which will prevent individuals from viewing the

game from outside the ground. The boundary must be of sound construction, such as cast concrete, brick,

breeze block or metal cladding with steel or concrete posts and be of a minimum height of 1.83 meter’s as

measured from outside the ground. Lapped timber, latch panel wood fences and wire mesh fences with

wooden posts may be acceptable. Hedges, shrubs and/or trees will not normally be accepted. Where

any side of the ground is bounded by private land/property, the fixed boundary of that private land /

property may be acceptable as the boundary of the ground. Where a side or an end of the ground is

designated spectator free because of an adjoining sports field or amenity there must be a fence along the

entire length or width of the ground to separate the two facilities. The fence, which may be demountable,

must be a minimum height of 1.83 meter’s and it must not be possible to view the match from outside.

1.5 Clubhouse

There must be a clubhouse facility either on or adjacent to the ground and which should be open on match

days to provide refreshments to spectators and visiting Players, Officials and Match Officials, unless provided

for elsewhere in the Ground.

1.6 Car Parking

There must be adequate car parking facilities at or adjacent to the ground. Car parking within the boundary of

the ground may not be acceptable.

1.7 Pitch Perimeter Barrier

Subject to the provisions detailed below, there must be a permanent fixed barrier ideally 1.1 m high as

measured from the spectator side, of sound construction (e.g. concrete and steel) and free from all sharp edges,

surrounding the pitch on all sides that may be occupied by spectators. Existing barriers/rails not at 1.1m high

may be acceptable, provided they meet the requirements set out in 1.7 of the Appendix. The barrier, if other

than solid wall type of construction, must be infilled so that the ball cannot pass through or under it. Plastic

multi-purpose hi-vis fencing is not considered suitable for infill. There must be a minimum of 1.83 meters

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between the touchline, goal line and the pitch perimeter barrier. NB for Grade A (The Football Conference

National) a minimum of 2.25 meter’s is required. A barrier need not be erected on any side not open to the

public. Immediately in front of an area of seated accommodation the boundary of the playing area may be

indicated by means other than a permanent fixed barrier, provided that the Club is able to provide assurances

that no spectator will be allowed to stand in this area to watch the match. Where there is a walkway in front

of a standing terrace which is itself fronted by a crush barrier that has been subject to an annual risk assessment

and, if necessary, tested, an alternative to a fixed barrier (e.g. A-frames) may be used, provided no spectators

are allowed to stand in this area to watch the match. The Club must implement a safety management system

to ensure this and also to protect the integrity of the playing area. NB where A-frames are utilised instead of

a fixed barrier, they must be continuous. (See also Appendix)

1.8 Pitch Standards

The playing surface must be grass, unless otherwise authorised by the Competition’s Board of Directors, and

must be of the highest possible standard. It must be level and free from surface depressions and excessive

undulations. The maximum slope allowable shall not exceed an even gradient of vertical to horizontal 1: 41

in any direction. NB When a new pitch is being developed or significant improvements made to a pitch, the

gradient of 1:41 would not be acceptable and the pitch must be constructed with reference to the FA

Performance Quality Standard. The playing surface must be maintained to a standard acceptable to the

competition in which the club is playing or seeks to play. 3G football turf 3G football turf may only be used

provided conditions (i) to (v) below have been met (the “Performance Standard”):

(i) The pitch must be surfaced with 3G football turf that has laboratory type approval according to the FIFA

Quality Concept for Football Turf (2012 & 2015 editions) – FIFA Recommended One Star/Quality level.

(ii) The 3G football turf pitch must be listed on The Association’s register of 3G football turf pitches by no

later than 31 July and tested annually at the Club's expense.

(iii) Where a 3G football turf pitch is not yet listed on The Association’s register (for example if it is a newly

installed pitch), a Club must obtain a Performance Test Certificate or Laboratory report and submit it to

The Association by no later than 31 July.

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(iv) The Association reserves the right to instruct a Club to have its pitch tested at any time in order to ensure

that it meets the Performance Standard. All such tests shall be at the Club’s expense.

(v) The 3G football turf, including run-offs, shall be one continuous playing surface and shall be green in

colour at least one metre from the outer edge of the touchline and goal line. All line markings shall be in

accordance with the Laws of Association Football.

1.9 Playing Area

The playing area must be a minimum of 100 metres x 64 metres and must conform to the requirements of the

Laws of the Game. Goalposts and goal net supports must be of professional manufacture and conform to the

relevant safety requirements and to the requirements of the Laws of the Game. (See also Appendix)

1.10 Technical Area

Two covered trainers’ boxes clearly marked “Home” and “Away or Visitors” must be provided unless

adequate provision is made in a seated stand. They must be on the same side of the pitch ideally either side of

the halfway line, ideally both equidistant from it and ideally a minimum of 3 metres apart and provide an

unobstructed view of the playing area. Each box must be able to accommodate 8 persons under cover on fixed

seats or benches. Where bench seating is provided, a minimum of 0.5m must be allowed for each person (i.e.

8 persons require a minimum of 4 metres.).

NB for Grade B there must be seating for 11 persons. Portable trainers’ boxes are permitted but must be

securely fixed when in use. A technical area must be marked out, in accordance with the guidance contained

in the ‘Laws of the Game’ booklet.

NB When new boxes are being constructed or installed, they must be able to accommodate a minimum of 11

persons, must be on each side of the half way line, equidistant from it and a minimum of 3 metres apart.

1.11 Safe Walkway

There must be a safe, unimpeded passage for players and match officials between the dressing rooms and the

pitch. The use of protection designed products such as permanent structures or retractable tunnels to separate

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spectators and players/officials is recommended. The design of the safe walkway will inevitably differ from

ground to ground and it will rarely guarantee the safe passage of players and match officials unless

supplemented by stewards. A club should implement procedures appropriate to the particular structure and be

ready to respond to on the field situations which might affect spectator behaviour.

1.12 Floodlighting

Floodlights must be provided to an average lux reading of at least 120. No single reading can be less than one

quarter of the highest reading so as to ensure an even spread of light. Readings shall be on a grid of 88

markings (8 across, 11 down) evenly spaced with the outside readings falling on the pitch boundary line. The

average of all the readings is taken to be the average illumination level in lux of the floodlighting installation.

The lux values must be tested every two years in accordance with current guidelines by an approved

independent contractor. Floodlights must be retested after any significant alterations. Existing certification

will be accepted provided that the test was carried out within the last two years unless work has been carried

out at the ground which may have affected previous readings. An example of an “approved” contractor is one

which is in possession of the NICEIC (National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting)

Approved Contractors Award or ISO 9000/BS 5750 (International Standards/British Standards) or is a

member of the Electrical Contractors' Association. Alternatively, it can be a contractor deemed acceptable by

the league. The contractor must, when detailing the lux values, give confirmation in writing of the date when

the illumination test equipment used was last calibrated. When new or improved installations are being

planned, an average lux reading of at least 180 must be provided.

1.13 Public Address System

A public address system must be provided which is clearly audible in all areas of the ground which can be

occupied by spectators.

1.14 Entrances

There should be at least 2 spectator entrances to control the ingress of spectators. These must be controlled

by fully operational turnstiles of the revolving type and must be suitably housed and lit. Adequate protection

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and security for the turnstile operator must be incorporated. These entrances should be placed in appropriate

positions around the boundary of the ground and take into account the requirements of segregation.

Electronic turnstiles with bar code readers are also acceptable but an emergency procedure must be in place

in the event of a power failure. Adequate protection and security must be incorporated for the turnstile

operator or, where tickets are sold from a box office, the cashier. It must be possible to gain access to the

spectator viewing areas from the turnstiles via a bound surface to a minimum width of 0.9 metre.

1.15 Exits

All exits must be clearly signed, ideally with “running man” signs, and are to be kept clear and free from

obstructions. (For further information, reference should be made to the Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds.)

There must be access via a bound surface to all exits from the nearest spectator viewing areas.

1.16 Lighting (See Appendix)

1.17 Adjoining Pitches

Where deemed that they are likely to interfere with the playing of a match, ball games must not be played on

adjoining pitches whilst a match is in progress.

1.18 Emergency Access

Access must be provided for the emergency services and maintained free from obstruction.

2. SPECTATOR FACILITIES

2.1 Spectator Accommodation

Covered accommodation, which should preferably be on 2 sides of the ground, must be of sound construction

of timber/steel/brick/concrete or any combination of these materials. Existing timber stands are only

acceptable subject to a fire risk assessment conducted by a competent person. The minimum covered

accommodation must be 300, of which at least 150 must be seated. These 150 seats, in not more than 2 stands,

may be inclusive of Directors/Committee and press seating. No stand may have less than 50 seats.

Individual tip up seats with backrests are preferred. Whilst individual seats are preferred, existing bench

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seating may be permitted provided that it is in good repair and that individual spaces (min 500mm) are clearly

marked. All seating must afford a good view of the pitch and be clean, functional and in good condition.

There must be a minimum of 24 seats provided for Directors/Committee and guests with a minimum of 12

seats provided for the visiting club. These seats must be clearly marked “Home” and “Away Directors” and

should enjoy a prime position in the main stand. Additional seating may be provided in other areas of the

ground. However, these seats are not to be classed as being “in lieu” of the number shown above. Standing

spectators are not allowed in or near a seated spectator stand where they can obstruct views. Areas where no

spectators are permitted to stand must be clearly marked with yellow hatched markings. Alternatively,

appropriate signage may be acceptable. Hard standing to a minimum width of 0.9 metre, measured from the

spectator side of the pitch perimeter barrier, must be provided on all 4 sides of the ground, unless a different

configuration exists (see paragraph 1). The surface must be tarmac, concrete, concrete paving or other

approved materials which create a bound material.

2.2 Press Seating

A minimum of 2 seats must be provided with lighting and writing facilities for use by the press and other

media. The press seating must have a clear view of the field of play.

2.3 Terracing

Where terracing is provided, it must comply with the requirements of the Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds.

All terracing must be in a sound condition. Terracing that is crumbling, has grass / weeds growing through it

or has broken or loose concrete will not be accepted.

Any level surface within the ground should ideally be hard standing, such as tarmac, concrete, concrete paving

or other approved materials which create a bound surface. However, flat and well-maintained grassed areas

may be accepted, provided the width between the hard standing (when measured from the edge farther away

from the perimeter barrier) and the boundary fence does not exceed 20 metres. Spectator access must be denied

to any grass banking so that it cannot be used for viewing the match.

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2.4 Toilets

Toilets must be located within the ground and must be accessible both to male and to female spectators. Such

toilets need not be in a dedicated toilet block but must be in addition to those used by people using the

clubhouse. The following minimum toilet facilities must be provided in total, excluding those located in any

clubhouse:

Male: 2 urinals or equivalent and 1 WC

Female: 2 WCs

In addition, wash hand basins with running water, warm air hand driers and/or paper towel dispenser with

towels and waste paper bins must be provided in each toilet area. Whilst replaceable linen roller towels in a

cabinet are acceptable, individual hand towels are not permitted. All toilet areas must be in working order,

with a roof and operational lighting, supplied with toilet paper and maintained to a high level of cleanliness.

These facilities may be of a temporary or mobile kind but must be connected to the mains supply (i.e. water

and power) and main drainage or an acceptable alternative drainage system. They must be fully accessible

with permanent access individual toilet units often known as 'portaloos' are permissible on a temporary basis

but may not be included in the minimum toilet requirements. The location of all toilet facilities must be

indicated with appropriate signage.

2.5 Refreshment Facilities

2.5.1 Directors/Committee/Guests

A separate room must be made available in which refreshments for Directors/Committee and guests can be

served. This area must be able to accommodate a minimum of 24 persons with nearby toilet facilities. 2.5.2

Ground Refreshment Facilities Refreshment facilities must be provided in each separate area of the ground.

These facilities may be of a temporary or mobile type.

2.6 Disabled Facilities (See Appendix)

2.7 Segregation

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When segregation is in operation, there must be adequate toilet facilities and refreshment facilities in each

segregated area in addition to the appropriate means of egress and exit.

3. DRESSING ROOM FACILITIES

3.1 Players

Separate dressing rooms must be provided for both teams within the enclosed area of the ground. The dressing

rooms must be of sound construction and be of a permanent nature. Existing dressing room dimensions will

be acceptable provided they are a minimum of 12 square metres, excluding shower and toilet areas. Where

clubs are planning to build new dressing rooms these must be a minimum size of 18 square metres, excluding

shower and toilet areas.

NB Clubs need to be aware of the increase to a minimum size of 18 square metres, excluding shower and

toilet areas, as from 31st March 2018.

Each dressing room must have the following: A shower area comprising of at least 4 showerheads

At least 1 wash hand basin located outside the shower area.

(All of the above must have hot and cold running water)

At least 1 WC in a cubicle

NB The Football League criteria require 6 showerheads and 2 urinals.

There must be a treatment table which is clean and in good condition in each room.

3.2 Match Officials

The size of the match officials’ dressing room must be a minimum of 4 square metres, excluding shower and

toilet areas. When new dressing rooms are being constructed the match officials’ room should be a minimum

of 6 square metres in size, excluding shower and toilet areas.

NB Clubs need to be aware of the increase to a minimum size of 6 square metres, excluding shower and toilet

areas, as from 31st March 2018.

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Each match officials’ dressing room must have the following:

At least 1 shower and 1 wash hand basin (both with hot and cold running water).

At least 1 WC in a cubicle

Provision should be made for separate dressing rooms for male and female match officials. Where new

dressing rooms are being constructed or existing ones are being re-designed, separate purpose-built facilities

for male and female match officials must be provided. There must be an audible electronic warning device

(bell or buzzer) in working order located in the match officials’ dressing room and which is linked to the

players’ dressing rooms. All dressing room areas must be maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and be

heated, well ventilated, free from damp and secure on match days.

4. MEDICAL

There must be a suitably equipped medical treatment room located in the vicinity of the players’ dressing

rooms for the use of both players and spectators. Access to this room must not be via the home or away

dressing room. The designated room must contain a bed and/or comfortable seating, with cold and, ideally,

hot water, together with paper towels. Reusable individual towels are not permitted. At least one stretcher

must be provided for the removal of injured players from the field of play. (See also Appendix)

APPENDIX 1.

GROUND 1.7 Pitch Perimeter Barrier

It is important to distinguish between a pitch perimeter barrier/rail which exists to separate spectators from

the playing area and a crush barrier which has been constructed and tested according to the requirements of

the Green Guide. Where the structure cannot be designated as a crush barrier, e.g. its height exceeds 1.1m, the

maximum depth of standing behind it is limited to 1.5m and this must be borne in mind in any capacity

calculations. It is recognised that the above may not be an issue for normal attendances but, when a larger

crowd is anticipated, the Club should be mindful of the associated management issues and, if necessary, take

professional advice. Whatever system is employed, a club should be mindful of its responsibility to ensure

spectator safety and minimise the possibility of unauthorised incursions on to the playing area.

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1.9 Playing Area

Reference should be made to the Goalpost Safety information published by The Football Association and, in

particular, it should be noted that the use of metal cup hooks is prohibited.

1.16 Lighting

Whilst their installation is strongly recommended, neither working nor emergency lighting is any longer a

grading requirement. Clubs are reminded that they have a responsibility to ensure the safety of spectators

entering, leaving and moving about the ground and, if a ground is used in non-daylight hours, adequate

artificial lighting should be provided. Further, consideration must be given by a club to its procedures in the

event of a power failure.

2. SPECTATOR FACILITIES

2.6 Disabled Facilities

A club must take full account of the needs of disabled spectators and be mindful of its obligations under the

provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995. Reference may be made to the publications / data sheets

issued by both The Football Association and the Football Foundation. No specific requirement is currently

included in the ground grading criteria but The Football Association strongly recommends that access is

provided to both a covered viewing area and toilet and refreshment facilities.

4. MEDICAL

There must be a nominated and suitably qualified person in attendance to assist with spectator problems unless

the St John Ambulance Brigade, Red Cross Society or other capable agency are in attendance. The

requirements of the Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds are for one first aider per 1000 anticipated spectators,

with a minimum of two. If a crowd of less than 2000 is anticipated, known and practiced arrangements should

be in place to summon either a doctor or NHS ambulance alternative. For crowds of over 2000, an experienced

crowd doctor should be in attendance.

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NB The above in no way purports to be a comprehensive list of Health and Safety issues which it is the

responsibility of a club to address. Clubs are recommended to arrange regular safety audits conducted by

persons with the appropriate expertise.

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ESSEX SENIOR LEAGUE – IN BRIEF There was an initial attempt at forming a League in 1937-38. It was called the Essex County League. but it only lasted a season. Another attempt came during the Second World War and finally, in 1956 if 12 clubs were interested then there could be an Essex Senior League but only six were sure, Pitsea United, Bata Sports, Maldon Town, Heybridge Swifts, Crittall Athletic (now Braintree) and Chingford, with four more thinking about it, Clacton Town, Halstead Town, Stansted and Harris Lebus but on February 8th the 12 did not transpire. So, to 1971 and the first formal meeting of the Essex Senior Football League at the Shire Hall in Chelmsford on Monday February 8th 1971. Enough clubs gave the ok and with an entry fee of £5.00 the next twelve months were spent formulating Rules, electing Officers and, of course playing games. One club, Collier Row Motor Gear pulled out but Southend United “A” took their place as permit players were allowed (but not fully professional players) Pegasus (Coryton) were renamed Pegasus Athletic and, under the helpful hand of Ernie Shepherd made their new home at Grainger Road in Southend. The first ever clubs in order of them finishing that season were, Witham Town, Billericay Town, Pegasus Athletic, Tiptree United, Saffron Walden Town, Basildon United, Heybridge Swifts, Southend United “A” and Stansted. That initial season started on August 14th 1971 and, during it saw the first ever appearance of Manchester United and England’s Gordon Hill, for Southend United “A”. The Essex County FA donated the Pearson Charity Cup which to this day is our Premier Division Champions Cup. The League programme ran until Christmas and Witham Town were the first Champions. A League Cup competition then took up the rest of the season won by Billericay Town and it was decided to have a knockout cup between Witham Town and Billericay Town. Held on 13th May 1972 at Maldon Town FC, Billericay Town won 2-1 and the Referee was a young David Axcell. So, with 328 registrations, four sent off and a dozen cautioned we were up and running. 1972 and Southend “A” had to pull out over the professional issue but Brightlingsea United, Coggeshall Town and Maldon Town joined to give strength to the constitution as the Metropolitan League made a concerted effort to invite our clubs to join them but it backfired and Canvey Island, East Thurrock United, Ford United and Eton Manor all soon came over. Pegasus Athletic bowed out after a 2-15 defeat by Barkingside in the Amateur Cup. Billericay Town won the League, Knockout Cup and League Cup and this was the start of a golden era for the club and with their exploits in the FA Vase, to put the League well and truly on the National Map. The last ever FA Amateur Cup game by an ESL side was Billericay’s 3rd Qualifying round exit (1-2) at the hands of Faversham Town. Season 1974-5 and the league went “open” to both Amateur and Professional players which allowed, beside the return of Southend United “A”, Colchester “A” to compete, Romford Reserves plus Bowers United and Brentwood from the Olympian League came in with Ford United but Billericay Town dominated the League. In 1975-76, Canvey Island and Eton Manor joined, Billericay secured their first FA Vase Final success. On 21ST December, Brentwood signed the great Jimmy Greaves and he went on to help his side secure the Challenge Cup and broke the “Larkins” record with a midweek attendance of 897 for a 6.30 pm kick off. He left for Chelmsford City at the end of that season having added 150 plus to all ESL attendances. A second Vase success came our way in 1976-77 with Billericay’s win over Sheffield after a replay at Nottingham Forest and Sawbridgeworth Town joined, our first from over the border. Woodford Town and Chelmsford City Reserves joined and in 1977-78, losing Billericay to the Athenian League and Basildon United became the new force. In 1978-79 we gained East Ham United and in 1979-80 Basildon United became our first ever competitor in the FA Cup beating Cambridge City 2-1 before losing to Harwich & Parkeston in

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the following round though Eton Manor and Canvey Island had played as members of other leagues. Wivenhoe Town and East Thurrock United joined then, at the end, Champions, Basildon United left for the Athenian League having gone three years without defeat at home. Halstead Town joined in 1980-81. 1981-82 saw one of the greatest teams in league history compete, Heybridge Swifts with the likes of Neville Fox, Dennis Moore, Jimmy Holder, Kenny Gray, Dave Groom, Tony Selwyn and Julian Lamb memorized fans, Joe Sullivan’s side winning three titles in a row. Despite their success and that final League championship before moving to the Isthmian League, when it came to 1983-84 the season was Stansted’s winning the FA Vase at Wembley, the League Cup and the Eastern Floodlight Cup and then winning 15-1 away from home in a league game. On December 1st 1984 the first edition of the League Bulletin “Centre Spot” came out and is still running 34 years later. Maldon Town, having been unsuccessful in obtaining floodlights lost their Manager, Tommy Coakley and owner Terry Ramsden who went on to purchase Walsall FC. 1985-86 and Epping FC applied but had to retract. Burnham Ramblers joined. Having already agreed for Loughton Athletic (who became Woodford Town Reserves) to play as a first team in the Reserve League, Southend Manor, Purfleet and Stambridge were all allowed to follow the same path and on September 21st East Ham United’s Reserve game with Tiltech was held up for 12 minutes by the Vietnamese War filming at Beckton Gas Works for “Full Metal Jacket”, the Gas Canisters getting out of control! 1986-87 and Dennis Greene of Sawbridgeworth Town went on to Wycombe Wanderers.

Season 1988-89 and Peter Henry, a Southend Manor (who achieved Senior Status) player had been in the 1982 New Zealand World Cup team. Flooding from the River Lee was a premature end for Eton Manor at Roding Lane. This season and the following were difficult times for the League having been turned down for the Pyramid of Football through having Chelmsford City Reserves in the constitution. Reserve sides at Step 5 have never been allowed since. With clubs not now locked in, we lost a few to the ECL and a near total change of Officers. Woodford Town had led the league at the turn of the year but finished 10th. 1989-90 and another star appeared in the League, Scotlands’ Alan Brazil playing for Stambridge. The most important figure in those formulative years, Fred Wiseman stood down as Chairman, a position he had held since 1980 and, previous, to that, Registrations, 1972-74, Fixtures, 1974-75 and Secretary 1975-79. Ably assisted by wife Heather they can truly be said to have put the League on its firm footing. 1990-91 saw us back in the Isthmian Pyramid. We welcomed Hullbridge Sports and the following season saw the return of Basildon United together with a new club from the Olympian League, Concord Rangers. 1992-93 and the reformation of Romford FC was to our advantage and we also welcomed Great Wakering Rovers. Canvey Island had a memorable run in the Vase to semi-final stage, losing out to Tiverton Town 2-1, the one being at fortress Park Lane in the second leg. Season 1993-94 and the first journey for new League Chairman, Robert Errington was with wife Margaret, the League Treasurer to Westminster Abbey for a Thanksgiving service to Bobby Moore and he secured sponsorship for a new machine called a mobile phone! Canvey Island reached the final FA Cup Qualifying round but were defeated at Kettering Town, Basildon United secured the “double.” 1994-95 and the top division would be prefixed “Premier”. Basildon United and Canvey Island both reached the FA Vase quarter-finals but lost to Raunds Town and Oxford City respectively. Great Wakering Rovers won the League and the League Cup left Essex for the first time, to Sawbridgeworth Town. 1995-96 and another International came into the ESL with Allan McKnight, the Romford goalkeeper winning caps with Northern Ireland and a member of Celtic’s double team. Basildon United Youth played Chelsea in the FA Youth Cup and drew 2-2, then winning the replay 1-0 which gave the lads a memorable trip to St

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Andrews where Birmingham City won 5-0. It was a season for players to later become stars in their own right, Gary Hart from Stansted to Brighton & Hove Albion for £1,000 and a set of shirts and Neil Harris from Great Wakering Rovers and Maldon Town to Cambridge City and, eventually, Millwall. 1996-97 saw the return of Saffron Walden Town and a reformed Ilford. Every season saw an annual complaint that we kept promoting and got no one back so doubts were expressed about the viability of the Pyramid system. This practice meant we went into 1997-98 with only 14 clubs having lost Romford, Maldon Town and Ford United. The lure of the FA Vase became even more fascinating with Bowers United travelling all the way to Bodmin Town in Cornwall, beaten but with many happy memories. On 5th September 1997 Kerry Dixon, formerly of Chelsea FC and with eight England appearances signed for Basildon United, from Doncaster Rovers! 1998-99 saw Ross Weare of East Ham United move to Bristol Rovers and the League was sponsored for the first time, by Schweppes, with the Ancient Order of Foresters sponsoring the Cup in 1999-2000. After the AGM, a surprise addition to the League came in the form of Leyton FC. Bury Academy joined from Suffolk but after just 8 games, folded; the 23-year-old Stuart Wardley left Saffron Walden Town and joined Ross Weare at Queens Park Rangers and in September Ahmet Brkovic played one game for Eton Manor then joined Leyton Orient and Luton Town. On December 11th East Ham played their final game at Ferndale Sports against Brentwood with an attendance of none. Bowers United had been 8th at Christmas yet won the League. The dawn of a new Millennium 2000-01 and Barkingside joined. Scott Forbes moved from Saffron Walden to Southend United and Steven Grant of East Ham United, played for Barbados in a World Cup qualifying match. Reg Curtis of Eton Manor played a whole match v Leyton aged 55. Chris Stevens of Ilford scored eight times in a 9-0 win against Woodford Town. The season saw the greatest ever achievement by an ex-ESL side, Canvey Island, who beat Forest Green Rovers at Villa Park to lift the FA Trophy. 2001-02 and we were the Foresters ESL, Enfield Town joined, our first club with a Middlesex affiliation, 252 attended their first game at Basildon United and it was reported that flags, whistles, bunting and balloons made it a “veritable jamboree.” A 3-2 result for the new boys and article in the Times newspaper ensued. Stansted beat Woodford Town 15-0 and Joel Neto got five which was reported in the Brazilian Press! Leyton won the League and moved to the Isthmians. 2002-03 and Waltham Abbey joined and became the third side after Woodford and Barkingside who by a rather archaic Pyramid rule had to go out of Senior football for a year in order to switch leagues. The England Learning Disabilities team with six ESL players came back from Yokohama in Japan with the World Cup! Concord Rangers beat Enfield Town 2-0 on 14th September which was to be the last defeat away from home for Enfield Town for 26 months! Woodford had 1403 attend their London Senior Cup tie with AFC Wimbledon. 2003-2004 saw London APSA join but under the previously mentioned archaic ruling, we lost Saffron Walden Town. Neil Harris of Millwall became the second ever player after Gordon Hill, to play in a FA Cup Final, on May 22nd at Millennium Stadium, Cardiff. 2004-05 and once again we lost a club, Ilford, through promotion, without any in return. An awful season for weather saw Enfield Town take the Championship and promotion but in 2005-06 we actually received a club back, Tilbury FC relegated from the Southern League. A reformed AFC Hornchurch also came in and became the first team in Britain to secure the Championship, on 11th March 2006. They also won all three trophies on offer. 2006-07 saw a significant change in the ESL constitution with AFC Hornchurch, Waltham Abbey and then third place Tilbury all promoted but there was some consolation in Barking and Clapton joining together with new club Beaumont Athletic. Welsh Under 21 International Carl Griffiths turned out for Brentwood. London

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APSA won the Asian Cup at Chelsea FC and Brentwood secured the “treble.” 2007-08 and Enfield 1893 joined with Mauritius Sports. Michael Kightly formerly of Basildon United received England Under 21 honors. Concord Rangers left for the Isthmians and in 2008-09 we welcomed Takeley FC who became only the second side after Enfield Town to win the Anagram Records Trophy 3-1 on penalties after a 2-2 draw with Park Street Village. This is a competition for clubs not entered in the FA Vase. Burnham Ramblers won their own Gordon Brasted Trophy, Barkingside took the Cup and Romford the League. 2009-2010 and with Romford promoted, Witham Town came back, we welcomed Bethnal Green United from the Middlesex League, who went on to win the Gordon Brasted Trophy and Challenge Cup at their first attempt and Tiptree United, for one season, from the ECL. Dwight Gayle of Stansted was only second to Anton Stephenson of Bethnal Green United in the scoring charts but showing immense promise. 2010-11 and this season saw the emergence of one of the most successful players of all time in the ESL, Dwight Gayle of Stansted, who, after playing his final game for the club against Enfield at Goldsdown Road, moved to Dagenham & Redbridge, Peterborough, Crystal Palace and Newcastle United in a very successful Football League career. He was the leading scorer. Enfield 1893 won the League after second place Stansted lost 3 points due to irregularities but went 28 games without defeat. Nevertheless, they won the Challenge Cup. 2011-12 and Sporting Bengal United came over from the Kent League, Mauritius Sports became Haringey and Waltham Development and Witham Town were glorious in League, Challenge Cup and Gordon Brasted Trophy success. Runners Up, Southend Manor made it to the 4th Qualifying Round of the FA Cup but succumbed to Kettering Town like Canvey Island years before. Once again, a team, Witham Town, went 28 games without defeat. 2012-13 and Great Wakering Rovers were back, London Bari joined, and it was Burnham Ramblers turn to win the League with Witham Town in the Isthmian League. Burnham Ramblers won the Gordon Brasted Trophy 8-2 but that was even surpassed by Barkingside, who, in the final game played at Rush Green Arena, beat Bowers United 9-1 in the Challenge Cup Final, Reece Cosson scoring five times. 2013-14 was Great Wakering Rovers year winning the League and the Challenge Cup, but we also welcomed the highly successful Haringey Borough and Bethnal Green United became Tower Hamlets. Mauritius became Greenhouse London and Ilford returned. Another successful Middlesex League club, FC Romania joined and entertained with players of a high pedigree including one, recognised as a former FC Steaua Bucharest player in a Champions League game at Southampton in 2003. Hullbridge Sports lost to Sholing Sports, the eventual winners of the FA Vase. 2014-15 With GWR promoted, Waltham Forest came in, London APSA became Newham and Haringey Borough romped home with the League, Bowers and Pitsea, now called, won the Cup and Barking the Gordon Brasted Trophy. Darrell Cox equaled the all-time record with 8 goals for Haringey Borough in a 12-0 victory over Tower Hamlets. Clapton’s attendances began to shine out averaging 100 more than anyone else. 2015-16 With Haringey Borough promoted and Wadham Lodge coming from the EOL, the highest number in our constitution after so many years of worry was a most welcome, 21! Clapton’s average attendance was 335 over 30 games at home and their season was blessed with Gordon Brasted Trophy success, Bowers & Pitsea winning the League and Basildon United, the Cup. The best memories were reserved for Bowers & Pitsea who only lost in added time at Morpeth in the FA Vase semi-final after a draw in the first leg. Morpeth of the Northern League then went on to beat favorites Hereford, in the final at Wembley. 2016-17 and Bowers & Pitsea were replaced by West Essex promoted from the Middlesex League. Max Watters of Barking played for England Under 18’s v Republic of Ireland and his club won the League with

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Takeley the Cup and Gordon Brasted Trophy. Charlie Cole of Takeley broke the all-time ESL record for goals, 54! The saddest day of the year was December 5th when the former Southend Manor fixture secretary, League Treasurer for 26 years and joint President, Margaret Errington, passed away after a long illness. Danny and Nicky Cowley previously successful at Concord Rangers also winners in 2006 at AFC Hornchurch led a triumphant Lincoln City through a FA Cup run and promotion into the Football League. 2017-18 and now with Barking promoted, Great Wakering Rovers returned but were the first ever ESL club to go back at the first attempt as Champions also, winning the newly named Errington Challenge Cup with FC Romania, the Gordon Brasted Trophy. Another sad year saw the passing of former Registration Officer and AFC Hornchurch secretary, Peter Butcher. It ended with a change again in the Pyramid structure and winners, Great Wakering Rovers promoted with Basildon United and then with the highest point per game ratio in the country, FC Romania as well. After first suggesting a second division in Essex some 34 years ago, the Eastern Senior League Southern Division operational for season 2018-19 with promotion and relegation to the ESL. After 25 years as Chairman, Robert Errington stood down and Vice-Chairman, Lee Dorling was elected, joining wife Michelle, the League Secretary since 2016. Robert remains President, Treasurer and Historian. Essex Senior League were accredited Chartered Standard league status and were awarded Regional Chartered Standard League of the Year by Essex County Football Association. 2018-19 saw the promotion of Hullbridge Sports to the Isthmian League after spending 29 years in the League with a ‘down to the wire’ promotion battle with Stansted for the Champions title and the welcoming of the well-known Hashtag United. Sadly, the League lost another valued committee member with the passing of our Chartered Standard Officer, Lawrence Segal.

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ESSEX SENIOR LEAGUE 1971 – 2019 Top at the turn of each year, where they finished and the eventual Champions.

2018-19 Stansted Hullbridge Sports (2nd) 2017-18 Redbridge (4th) Great Wakering Rovers (5th) 2016-17 Barking Barking 2015-16 FC Romania (3rd) Bowers & Pitsea (6th) 2014-15 Haringey Borough Haringey Borough 2013-14 Enfield 1893 (3rd) Great Wakering Rovers (2nd) 2012-13 Burnham Ramblers Burnham Ramblers 2011-12 Witham Town Witham Town 2010-11 Enfield 1893 Enfield 1893 2009-10 Stansted Stansted 2008-09 Romford Romford 2007-08 Enfield (2nd) Concord Rangers (5th) 2006-07 Brentwood Town Brentwood Town 2005-06 AFC Hornchurch AFC Hornchurch 2004-05 Waltham Abbey (3rd) Enfield Town (3rd) 2003-04 Ilford (2nd) Concord Rangers (5th) 2002-03 Enfield Town Enfield Town 2001-02 Leyton Leyton 2000-01 Brentwood Town Brentwood Town 1999-00 Saffron Walden Town Saffron Walden Town 1998-99 Burnham Ramblers (4th) Bowers United (8th) 1997-98 Concord Rangers Concord Rangers 1996-97 Great Wakering Rovers (2nd) Ford United (4th) 1995-96 Romford Romford 1994-95 Sawbridgeworth Town (2nd) Great Wakering Rovers (2nd) 1993-94 Basildon United Basildon United 1992-93 Canvey Island Canvey Island 1991-92 Brentwood Town (2nd) Ford United (5th) 1990-91 Southend Manor Southend Manor 1989-90 Brentwood Town (7th) Brightlingsea United (7th) 1988-89 Woodford Town (10th) Brightlinsea United (2nd) 1987-88 Halstead Town (3rd) Purfleet (4th) 1986-87 Canvey Island Canvey Island 1985-86 Wivenhoe Town (2nd) Witham Town (3rd) 1984-85 Stansted (3rd) Maldon Town (4th) 1983-84 Bowers United (2nd) Heybridge Swifts (3rd) 1982-83 Heybridge Swifts Heybridge Swifts 1981-82 Heybridge Swifts Heybridge Swifts 1980-81 Heybridge Swifts (2nd) Bowers United (4th) 1979-80 Basildon United Basildon United 1978-79 Basildon United Basildon United 1977-78 Basildon United Basildon United 1976-77 Billericay Town (3rd) Basildon United (2nd) 1975-76 Tiptree United (2nd) Billericay Town (2nd) 1974-75 Bowers United (5th) Billericay Town (2nd) 1973-74 Saffron Walden Town Saffron Walden Town 1972-73 Billericay Town Billericay Town 1971-72 League Aug-Dec only Witham Town

Best Rise - Bowers United 1998-99 8th to Champions Worse Fall - Woodford Town 1988-89 Leaders to10th place

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ALL TIME RECORDS 1971-2019

Seasons Club PL W D L F A Success % 1 AFC Hornchurch 30 25 3 2 71 21 88.33 2 Haringey Borough 76 63 5 8 232 61 86.18 6 Billericay Town 182 138 22 22 44 131 81.87 4 Enfield Town 120 83 24 13 28 112 79.17 2 Purfleet 64 41 11 12 159 64 72.66

10 Great Wakering Rovers 312 200 49 63 763 385 71.66 5 FC Romania 198 124 33 41 507 264 70.96 4 Bethnal Green United 136 60 32 44 246 199 67.86

12 Romford 358 200 75 83 752 454 66.34 1 Tilbury 30 16 7 7 63 37 65.00

19 Witham Town 596 323 121 152 1152 642 64.35 1 Colchester Utd ‘A’ 28 14 8 6 56 39 64.29 7 Wivenhoe Town 220 113 53 54 415 267 63.41 4 Waltham Abbey 120 65 20 35 220 135 62.50

17 Concord Rangers 500 265 84 151 1015 662 61.40 2 Pegasus Athletic 32 15 9 8 70 53 60.94

12 Barking 386 201 68 117 784 514 60.88 19 Canvey Island 589 284 142 163 1003 706 60.27 3 Leyton/Wadham Lodge 88 45 15 28 170 21 59.66

11 Takeley 402 202 68 132 775 612 58.71 36 Basildon United 1138 538 208 392 2111 1663 56.14 9 Tiptree United 278 128 52 98 377 438 55.40

33 Brentwood Town 992 445 201 346 1736 1461 54.99 13 Heybridge Swifts 402 18 72 145 650 556 54.98 12 Enfield 1893 434 203 71 160 825 728 54.95 42 Bowers & Pitsea 1306 577 281 448 2238 1899 54.94 11 Saffron Walden Town 332 152 55 125 616 526 54.06 14 Ilford 466 211 80 175 857 722 53.86 26 Ford United/Redbridge 822 353 173 296 1373 1162 53.46 31 Burnham Ramblers 974 427 186 361 1842 1596 53.39 16 Barkingside 498 215 103 183 876 785 53.21 13 East Thurrock United 406 159 108 138 612 544 52.46 4 Stambridge 122 49 29 44 221 180 52.05 1 Hoddesdon Town 38 13 13 12 55 45 51.32

31 Southend Manor 992 405 203 384 1677 1583 51.06 1 St Margaretsbury 38 16 6 16 63 82 50.00

43 Sawbridgeworth Town 1369 543 276 550 2291 2301 49.74 3 West Essex 120 49 20 51 211 221 49.17 5 Waltham Forest / Walthamstow 198 76 38 84 359 369 47.97 8 Halstead Town 254 96 51 107 433 428 47.84

11 Bethnal Green/Tower Hamlets 372 134 73 165 567 660 45.83 18 Brightlingsea United 558 183 133 242 789 950 44.71 13 Chelmsford City Reserves 410 136 91 183 585 59 44.27 13 Clapton 464 151 91 222 637 919 42.35 16 Woodford Town 510 167 98 245 1251 1056 42.35 48 Stansted 1519 500 286 733 2233 2904 42.33 4 Leyton Athletic 160 46 41 73 243 322 41.56 8 Sporting Bengal United 306 93 65 148 512 691 41.01

29 Hullbridge Sports 930 273 195 462 1509 788 39.83 1 Stanway Rovers 38 12 6 30 53 80 39.47

24 Maldon Town 736 214 151 371 97 1353 39.33 42 Eton Manor 1319 379 268 672 1890 2688 38.89 6 London Bari / Hackney Wick 234 65 48 121 442 466 38.03 3 Haringey & Waltham Dev. 112 28 25 59 16 258 36.16

23 East Ham United 694 166 139 389 866 1614 33.93 13 Newham / London APSA 432 96 84 252 500 972 32.36 3 Southend United ‘A’ 87 21 14 52 99 179 32.18 3 Greenhouse London 116 28 18 70 148 242 31.90 4 Mauritius Sports Association 128 25 22 81 174 289 28.13 2 Beaumont Athletic 62 10 6 46 77 245 20.97 1 Bury Football Academy 5 0 0 5 2 18 00.00

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LEAGUE RECORDS

PREMIER DIVISION League Champions

5 Basildon

3 Billericay Town, Bowers Utd (1), Bowers & Pitsea (2), Heybridge Swifts, Concord Rangers, Great Wakering Rovers Witham Town.

2 Canvey Island, Brightlingsea Utd, Ford Utd, Saffron Walden Town, Enfield Town, Brentwood Town, Romford,

1 Maldon Town, Purfleet, Southend Manor, Leyton, AFC Hornchurch, Stansted, Enfield 1893, Burnham Ramblers, Haringey Borough, Barking, Hullbridge

Successive Championships 4 Basildon United 1976-77 to 1979-80 3 Heybridge Swifts 1981-82 to 1983-84 2 Billericay Town 1974-75 & 1975-76 2 Brightlingsea United 1988-89 & 1989-90

The “Treble” League Champions, League Cup Winners and League Challenge Cup Winners 1972-73 Billericay Town

League Champions, League Challenge Cup Winners and Gordon Brasted Memorial Trophy Winners 2005-06 AFC Hornchurch 2006-07 Brentwood Town 2011-12 Witham Town

The “Double” League Champions and League Challenge Cup Winners 1977-78 Basildon United 1982-83 Heybridge Swifts 1987-88 Purfleet 1992-93 Canvey Island 1993-94 Basildon United 1995-96 Romford 1998-99 Bowers United 1999-00 Saffron Walden Town 2013-14 Great Wakering Rovers 2017-18 Great Wakering Rovers

League Champions and Harry Fisher Memorial Trophy Winners 1989-90 Brightlingsea United 1990-91 Southend Manor

League Champions and Gordon Brasted Memorial Trophy Winners 2001-02 Leyton 2002-03 Enfield Town 2007-08 Concord Rangers 2012-13 Burnham Ramblers

League Challenge Cup Winners and Gordon Brasted Memorial Trophy Winners 2004-05 Waltham Abbey 2009-10 Bethnal Green United 2016-17 Takeley 2017-18 Stansted

Best Home Wins 14-1 Bowers & Pitsea v Stansted 2006-07 13-0 Concord Rangers v Beaumont Athletic 2007-08

Best Away Win 1-15 Coggeshall Town v Stansted 1983-84

Highest Scoring Draw 5-5 Brentwood v Sawbridgeworth Town 1991-92 5-5 Brentwood v Enfield Town 2003-04

Best Home Record Basildon United 1979-80 W15 D0 L0 GF36 GA1

Best Away Records Witham Town 2011-12 W13 D4 L0 F51 A9 Heybridge Swifts 1983-84 W13 D3 L0 F33 A11 Barkingside 2007-08 W14 D0 L2 F52 A14 Burnham Ramblers 2012-13 W16 D0 L2 F41 A19

Worst Home Records Stansted 2006-07 W0 D2 L13 F8 A48 East Ham United 1995-96 W0 D2 L12 F10 A51 Coggeshall Town 1984-85 W1 D0 L14 F5 A56

Worst Away Records Maldon Town 1987-88 W0 D0 L16 F13 A64 Saffron Walden Town 1997-98 W0 D0 L13 F8 A51 Stansted 1971-72 W0 D0 L8 F4 A28

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Most Clean Sheets 22 Basildon United 1979-80

Highest Number of Points 3 points a win 103 Haringey Borough 2014-15 2 points a win 57 Basildon United 1978-79 57 Heybridge Swifts 1983-84

Least Number of Points 3 East Ham United 1995-96

Best Scoring Record 129 Haringey Borough 2014-15 125 Barking 2016-17 124 Bowers & Pitsea 2014-15

Best Goal Difference +99 Haringey Borough 2014-15 +99 Bowers & Pitsea 2014-15

Fewest Goals Scored 8 Coggeshall Town 1984-85

Best Defensive Record 8 Basildon United 1979-80

Worst Defensive Record 132 Beaumont Athletic 2006-07

Most Wins in a Season 34 Haringey Borough 2014-15

Fewest Wins in a Season 0 East Ham United 1995-96

Fewest Defeats in a Season 0 Billericay Town 1972-73

Most Defeats in a Season 29 Maldon Town 1987-88 29 London Bari 2013-14

Most Draws in a Season 14 Maldon Town 1978-79 14 Brightlingsea United 1983-84 14 Brightlingsea United 1986-87

Fewest Draws in a Season 0 Saffron Walden Town 1971-72 0 Stansted 1971-72 0 Coggeshall Town 1984-85 0 Brentwood 1985-86

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THE UPWARD MOVES OF THE ESSEX SENIOR LEAGUE

SEASON OF DEPARTURE CLUB TO LEAGUE

1976/77 Billericay Town ** Athenian League

1978/79 Woodford Town** Athenian League

1980/81 Basildon United Athenian League

First Year of Pyramid Football

1983/84 Heybridge Swifts Isthmian League

1985/86 Wivenhoe Town** Isthmian League

1986/87 Witham Town** Isthmian League

1987/88 Purfleet Isthmian League

1989/90 One season out of the Pyramid

1991/92 East Thurrock United** Isthmian League

1993/94 Canvey Island** Isthmian League

1995/96 Romford Isthmian League

1996/97 Ford United Isthmian League

1998/99 Great Wakering Rovers** Isthmian League

2001/02 Leyton Isthmian League

2003/04 Ilford** Isthmian Division 2

2004/05 Enfield Town Southern Lge 1 East

2005/06 AFC Hornchurch Isthmian 1 North

2005/06 Waltham Abbey** Isthmian 1 North

2005/06 Tilbury** Isthmian 1 North

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2006/07 Brentwood Town Isthmian 1 North

2007/08 Concord Rangers Isthmian 1 North

2008/09 Romford Isthmian1 North

2011/12 Witham Town Isthmian 1 North

2012/13 Burnham Ramblers Isthmian 1 North

2012/13 Barkingside** Isthmian 1 North**

2013/14 Great Wakering Rovers Isthmian 1 North

2014/15 Haringey Borough Isthmian 1 North

2015/16 Bowers & Pitsea Isthmian1 North

2016/17 Barking Isthmian 1 North

2017/18 Great Wakering Rovers Isthmian 1 North

2017/18 Basildon United ** Isthmian 1 North

2017/18 FC Romania** Isthmian Central

2018/19 Hullbridge Sports Isthmian 1 North

** Progress was not at champions

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CLUBS IN AND OUT OF LEAGUE OTHER THAN PROMOTION SEASON CLUB COMING FROM GONE TO Feb 1971 Collier Row Motor Gear & Coggeshall Town were at the

initial meeting

1971/72 Basildon United Billericay Town Heybridge Swifts Pegasus Athletic Saffron Walden Town Southend United “A” Stansted Tiptree United Witham Town

1972/73 Brightlingsea United Coggeshall Town Maldon Town Southend United ‘A’ Pegasus Athletic

E & S Border League E & S Border League Eastern Counties League

Southend Borough Comb Resigned Sept ‘72

1974/75 League goes ‘open’ Saffron Walden Town Ford United Bowers United Brentwood Southend United ‘A’

Allowing Professional and Amateur players Metropolitan London League Olympian League Olympian League South East Counties

Eastern Counties League

1975/76 Eton Manor Canvey Island Colchester United ‘A’ Romford Reserves

Metropolitan London League Metropolitan London League

No home pitch No home pitch

1976/77 Chelmsford City Res Sawbridgeworth Town Southend United ‘A’ Woodford Town

Essex & Herts Border Olympian League Reserve Division

Replaced by Woodford Town

1978/79 East Ham United London Spartan League 1979/80 Wivenhoe Town

East Thurrock United Chelmsfield City Res Tiptree United

E & S Border League London Spartan League

Essex & Herts Border League Eastern Counties League

1980/81 Chelmsford City Res Halstead Town

Essex & Herts Border League E & S Border League

1984/85 Loughton Athletic

New club played as a first team in Division One

1985/86 Burnham Ramblers Loughton Athletic

Olympian League Changed name to Woodford Town Res in Division One

1986/87 Purfleet Woodford Town Res Coggeshall Town

Division One Loughton Athletic

Dropped Res To Division One

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1987/88 Coggeshall Town Halstead Town Woodford Town St Osyth

Division One Southern League Played as a first team in Division One

Eastern Counties League

1988/89 Southend Manor Stambridge St Osyth

Division One Division One

Lumley League

1989/90 Coggeshall Town

E & S Border League

1990/91 Hullbridge Sports Brightlingsea United Chelmsford City Res

Essex Intermediate Eastern Counties League Essex & Herts Border

1991/92 Concord Rangers Basildon United

Essex Intermediate Isthmian League

1992/93 Romford Stambridge Great Wakering Rovers

New formed club Essex Intermediate

Essex Intermediate

1993/94 Woodford Town Spartan League One

1996/97 Maldon Town Saffron Walden Town Ilford

Isthmian League Spartan League

Eastern Counties League

1999/00 Bury Academy Leyton Woodford Town

New club Essex Intermediate London Intermediate

Resigned Oct ‘99

2000/01 Barkingside Year out of football (Spartan) 2001/02 East Ham United

Enfield Town

New club

Merged with Barking

2002/03 Waltham Abbey Year out of football (Spartan) 2003/04 London APSA

Saffron Walden Town London Business House

Year out of football (Eastern Counties League)

2004/05 Bowers United Changed name to Bowers & Pitsea

2005/06 Tilbury AFC Hornchurch

Southern League Reformed club

2006/07 Barking Clapton Beaumont Athletic

Isthmian League Isthmian League Asian League

2007/08 Enfield 1893 Mauritius Sports & Pennant

Isthmian League Middlesex County

2008/09 Takeley Beaumont Athletic

Olympian League Local Asian Football

2009/10 Witham Town Tiptree United Bethnal Green Utd Mauritius Sports & Pennant

Isthmian League Eastern Counties League Middlesex County Changed name to Mauritius Sports Association

2010/11 Tiptree United Merged with Maldon Town 2011/12 Sporting Bengal Utd

Haringey & Waltham Development Kent League Formerly Mauritius Sports Association

2012/13 Great Wakering Rovers London Bari

Isthmian League Corinthian Sunday

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2013/14 Haringey Borough Ilford FC Romania Haringey & Waltham Development Bethnal Green United

Spartan South Midlands League Isthmian League Middlesex County League Changed name to Greenhouse Changed name to Tower Hamlets

2014/15 Waltham Forest London APSA Greenhouse

Isthmian League Changed name to Newham FC Changed name to Greenhouse Sports

2015/16 Burnham Ramblers Wadham Lodge

Isthmian League Olympian League

2016/17 Barkingside Redbridge (formerly Ford Utd) West Essex Newham Greenhouse Sports

Isthmian League Isthmian League Middlesex County League Changed name to Haringey & Waltham

Olympian League

2017/18 Great Wakering Rovers Haringey & Waltham Woodford Town 2017 Eton Manor

Isthmian League Merged into Woodford Town 2017 From Haringey & Waltham

Senior Status in abeyance

2018/19 Hoddesdon Town St Margaretsbury Saffron Walden Town Hackney Wick Burnham Ramblers Wadham Lodge Stansted Waltham Forest Stanway Rovers

Spartan South Midlands League Spartan South Midlands League Eastern Counties League Formerly London Bari Changed name to Leyton Athletic Changed name to Walthamstow Eastern Counties League

Eastern Senior League South Eastern Senior League South Eastern Senior League South (*Reprieved) Eastern Senior League South (*Reprieved)

2019/20 Hashtag United Hadley Cockfosters Stanway Rovers Leyton Athletic Barkingside

Eastern Senior League South Spartan South Midlands Spartan South Midlands

Eastern Counties League Relegated to Eastern Senior League South Relegated to Eastern Senior League South

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PAST HONOURS

Senior Division Champions Runners Up Reserve Section Champions Runners Up

1971/72 Witham Town Billericay Town

1972/73 Billericay Town Basildon United Basildon United Billericay Town

1973/74 Saffron Walden Town Billericay Town Braintree & Crittall Athletic Basildon United

1974/75 Billericay Town Basildon United Billericay Town Clacton Town

1975/76 Billericay Town Tiptree United Woodford Town Billericay Town

1976/77 Basildon United Brentwood Eton Manor Brentwood

1977/78 Basildon United Tiptree United Basildon United Heybridge Swifts

1978/79 Basildon United Canvey Island Brentwood Witham Town

1979/80 Basildon United Wivenhoe Town Heybridge Swifts Basildon United

1980/81 Bowers United Heybridge Swifts Witham Town Wivenhoe Town

1981/82 Heybridge Swifts Wivenhoe Town Witham Town Heybridge Swifts

1982/83 Heybridge Swifts Stansted East Ham United Heybridge Swifts

1983/84 Heybridge Swifts Bowers United Heybridge Swifts Bowers United

1984/85 Maldon Town Witham Town Loughton Athletic Wivenhoe Town

Senior Division Champions Runners Up Division One Champions Runners Up

1985/86 Witham Town Wivenhoe Town Woodford Town Southend Manor

1986/87 Canvey Island Witham Town Southend Manor & Wivenhoe Town (joint)

1987/88 Purfleet Brentwood Southend Manor Stambridge

1988/89 Brightlingsea United East Thurrock Utd Southend Manor East Thurrock United

1989/90 Brightlingsea United Woodford Town Woodford Town Sawbridgeworth Town

1990/91 Southend Manor Brentwood Southend Manor Burnham Ramblers

Senior Division Champions Runners Up Reserve Division Champions Runners Up

1991/92 Ford United Brentwood Sawbridgeworth Town Woodford Town

1992/93 Canvey Island Sawbridgeworth T Sawbridgeworth Town Bowers United

1993/94 Basildon United Ford United Great Wakering Rovers Sawbridgeworth Town

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Premier Division Champions Runners Up Reserve Section Champions Runners Up

1994/95 Great Wakering Rovers Sawbridgeworth T Basildon United Sawbridgeworth Town

1995/96 Romford Great Wakering R Canvey Island Brentwood

1996/97 Ford United Great Wakering R

1997/98 Concord Rangers Basildon United

1998/99 Bowers United Great Wakering R

1999/00 Saffron Walden Town Southend Manor

2000/01 Brentwood Saffron Walden T

2001/02 Leyton Enfield Town

2002/03 Enfield Town Concord Rangers

2003/04 Concord Rangers Ilford

2004/05 Enfield Town Burnham Ramblers Burnham Ramblers Basildon United

2005/06 AFC Hornchurch Waltham Abbey

2006/07 Brentwood Town Romford

2007/08 Concord Rangers Enfield

2008/09 Romford Enfield

2009/10 Stansted Witham Town

2010/11 Enfield Stansted

2011/12 Witham Town Southend Manor Barking Tilbury

2012/13 Burnham Ramblers Barkingside Enfield Town Canvey Island

2013/14 Great Wakering Rovers Haringey Borough Canvey Island Barking

2014/15 Haringey Borough Bowers & Pitsea Canvey Island Thurrock

2015/16 Bowers & Piitsea Basildon United Waltham Abbey Redbridge

2016/17 Barking Clapton Thurrock Heybridge Swifts

2017/18 Great Wakering Rovers Basildon United Waltham Abbey Takeley

2018/19 Hulllbridge Sports Stansted Aveley Hullbridge Sports

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League Cup Finals

1972 Billericay Town (winners) Witham Town (runners up) Played in a League format

1973 Billericay Town 1 Stansted 0 @ Tiptree United (Ref: B Silvey)

1974 Billericay Town (winners) Witham Town (runners up) Played in a League format

League Challenge Cup Finals

1973 Billericay Town 2 Saffron Walden Town 1 @ Maldon Town (D Vickers)

1975 Colchester United 3 Billericay Town 1 @ Tiptree United (TH Lee)

1976 Brentwood 3 Basildon United 0 @ Bowers United (PL Foakes)

1977 Billericay Town 1 Bowers United 0 @ Basildon United (JH Moules)

1978 Basildon United 3 Bowers United 0 @ Basildon United (R Brooks)

1979 Brentwood 2 Brightlingsea United 0 @ Witham Town ( ? )

1980 Canvey Island 1 Basildon United 1 @ Bowers United

Replay Canvey Island 0 Basildon United 0 @ Bowers United

2nd Replay Canvey Island 2 Basildon United 0 @ Brentwood (CT Kelly)

1981 Witham Town 4 Sawbridgeworth Town 2 @ Chelmsford City (DE Voller)

1982 Bowers United 2 Halstead Town 0 @ Witham Town (M Pearson)

1983 Heybridge Swifts 4 Bowers United 1 @ Chelmsford City (KA Miller)

1984 Stansted 1 Brentwood 0 @ Chelmsford City (DJ Mullen)

1985 Chelmsford City Reserves 2 Maldon Town 0 @ Chelmsford City (PL Foakes)

1986 Ford United 1 Coggeshall Town 0 @ Halstead Town (JE Clarke)

1987 Purfleet 2 Burnham Ramblers 0 @ Chelmsford City (AJ Montgomery)

1988 Purfleet 2 Canvey Island 1 @ Chelmsford City (M Shearman)

1989 East Thurrock United 3 Ford United 2 @ Chelmsford City (B Stubbings)

1990 Southend Manor 2 Burnham Ramblers 0 @ Chelmsford City (RK Garratty)

1991 Brentwood 2 Southend Manor 0 @ Basildon United (MA Ewen)

1992 East Thurrock United 2 Basildon United 0 @ Bowers United (R Crane)

1993 Canvey Island 3 Sawbridgeworth Town 1 @ Ford United (G Ives)

1994 Basildon United 3 Sawbridgeworth Town 0 @ Burnham Ramblers (J Wiffen)

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1995 Sawbridgeworth Town 2 Stansted 0 @ Sawbridgeworth Town (M Postles)

1996 Romford 2 Southend Manor 0 @Burnham Ramblers (P Ruggerio)

1997 Concord Rangers 1 Ford United 0 @ Southend Manor (P Dunston)

1998 Basildon United 1 Burnham Ramblers 0 @ Great Wakering Rovers (N Kinseley)

1999 Bowers United 2 Great Wakering Rovers 0 @ Concord Rangers (S Leese)

2000 Saffron Walden Town 2 Southend Manor 1 @ Leyton (C Overall)

2001 Southend Manor 2 Sawbridgeworth Town 1 @ Burnham Ramblers (P Clarke)

2002 Enfield Town 1 Leyton 1 aet (4-2 pens) @ Basildon United (M Johnson)

2003 Ilford 1 Sawbridgeworth Town 0 @ Barkingside (A Biddulph)

2004 Enfield Town 3 Sawbridgeworth Town 2 @ Ilford (K Pratt)

2005 Waltham Abbey 4 Enfield Town 1 @ Barkingside (R Whitton)

2006 AFC Hornchurch 2 Brentwood Town 0 @ Grays Athletic (W Norcott)

2007 Brentwood Town 1 Romford 1 aet (5-4 pens) @ Barkingside (M Smith)

2008 Eton Manor 3 Concord Rangers 2 @ Bowers & Pitsea (T Goddard)

2009 Barkingside 2 Burnham Ramblers 0 @ Southend Manor (S Franklin)

2010 Bethnal Green United 4 Burnham Ramblers 1 @ Bowers & Pitsea (T Brooks)

2011 Stansted 3 Enfield 0 @ Barkingside (M Smith)

2012 Witham Town 2 Burnham Ramblers 1 @ Enfield 1893 (N Bond)

2013 Barkingside 9 Bowers & Pitsea 1 @ Grays Athletic (R Bloy)

2014 Great Wakering Rovers 1 Sporting Bengal United 0 @ Haringey Borough (S Parmenter)

2015 Bowers & Pitsea 7 Clapton 1 @ Great Wakering Rovers (D Skipper)

2016 Basildon United 3 FC Romania 0 @ Ilford (Dave Harrison)

2017 Takeley 1 Sawbridgeworth Town 0 @ Redbridge (Tom Fell)

2018 Great Wakering Rovers 1 Sawbridgeworth Town 0 @ Waltham Abbey (Jamie Pope)

2019 Stansted 1 West Essex 0 @ Bishop’s Stortford (Mark Pond)

Harry Fisher Memorial Trophy Finals

1983 Stansted 2 Halstead Town 1 (Ref: D Mullen)

1984 Wivenhoe Town 4 East Thurrock United 3 (A Romain)

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1985 Stansted 5 Sawbridgeworth Town 1 (N Gulliver)

1986 Wivenhoe Town 2 Witham Town 1 (R Garratty)

1987 Witham Town 2 Sawbridgeworth Town 0 (A Romain)

1988 Sawbridgeworth Town 1 Woodford Town 0

1989 Chelmsford City 1 Brightlingsea United 0 (M Ewen)

1990 Brightlingsea United 3 Bowers United 1 (D Chinnery)

1991 Southend Manor 2 East Thurrock United 0 (G Barrett)

1992 Bowers United 1 Southend Manor 0 aet (D Keys)

1993 Southend Manor 5 Stansted 1 (R Garratty)

1994 Canvey Island 4 Stansted 1 (M Postles)

1995 Ford United 1 East Ham United 0 (S Connor)

1996 Brentwood 1 Ford United 1 aet (4-2 pens) (P Durston)

1997 Burnham Ramblers 2 Stansted 1 (C Hay)

1998 East Ham United 0 Burnham Ramblers 0 aet (4-3 pens) (P Gorrie)

1999 Saffron Walden Town 2 Bowers United 1 (C Overall)

2000 Concord Rangers 3 Burnham Ramblers 2 aet (M LaForce)

2001 Barkingside 2 Leyton 1 (M Bull)

Gordon Brasted Memorial Trophy Finals (all played at Burnham Ramblers FC)

2002 Leyton 3 Burnham Ramblers 0 (K Pratt)

2003 Enfield Town 1 Saffron Walden Town 0 (K Ashley)

2004 Romford 3 Ilford 0 (R Whitton)

2005 Waltham Abbey 0 Burnham Ramblers 0 aet (5-3 pens) (L Dorling)

2006 AFC Hornchurch 1 Barkingside 0 (L Dorling)

2007 Brentwood Town 4 Barkingside 0 (L Wood)

2008 Concord Rangers 3 Eton Manor 2 (S Leaf)

2009 Burnham Ramblers 2 Enfield 1893 1 (S Connor)

2010 Bethnal Green United 2 Takeley 0 (C Pullen)

2011 Burnham Ramblers 4 Eton Manor 2 aet (P Shanahan)

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2012 Witham Town 3 Southend Manor 0 (G Maskell)

2013 Burnham Ramblers 8 Enfield 1893 2 (J Whittaker Jnr)

2014 Hullbridge Sports 1 Haringey Borough 0 (K May)

2015 Barking 4 Clapton 2 (Peter Wilson)

2016 Clapton 4 Stansted 0 (Edward Smith)

2017 Takeley 3 Eton Manor 0 (Karl Sear)

2018 FC Romania 1 Takelley 0 (Rhys Battye)

2019 Stansted 1 St.Margaretsbury 0 (Paul Stratton)

Challenge Match

1971/72 Billericay Town 2 Witham Town 1 @ Maldon Town (Ref: Dave Axcell)

Charity Cup Finals

1999/00 Bowers United 3 Saffron Walden Town 1 @ Saffron Walden Town (Ref: Paul Durston)

2000/01 Concord Rangers 1 Saffron Walden Town 0 @ Concord Rangers (Pauk Gorrie)

2001/02 Southend Manor 4 Brentwood 4 aet (5-4 pens) @ Brentwood (Simon Chittock)

Reserve League Cup Winners Runners Up

1973 Basildon United Billericay Town

1974 Basildon United Billericay Town

Reserve Challenge Cup Winners Runners Up

1975 Billericay Town Bowers United

1976 Woodford Town Brightlingsea United

1977 Eton Manor Witham Town

1978 Heybridge Swifts Brentwood

1979 Brentwood Tiptree United

1980 Basildon United Wivenhoe Town

1981 Witham Town Bowers United

1982 Maldon Town East Ham United

1983 Witham Town Halstead Town

1984 Heybridge Switfts Brentwood

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1985 Bowers United Wivenhoe Town

1992 Eton Manor Brentwood

1993 Basildon United Burnham Ramblers

1994 Sawbridgeworth Town Canvey Island

1995 Maldon Town Brentwood

1996 Canvey Island Southend Manor

Division One Challenge Cup Winners Runners Up

1986 Woodford Town Southend Manor

1987 East Ham United Brentwood

1988 Southend Manor Stambridge

1989 East Thurrock United Halstead Town

1990 Burnham Ramblers Brightlingsea United

1991 Bowers United Brightlingsea United

Reserve Shield Winners Runners Up

1978 Witham Town Canvey Island

1980 Bowers United Heybridge Swifts

1987 Stambridge Bowers United

1991 Eton Manor Burnham Ramblers

1992 Canvey Island Hullbridge Sports

1993 Stansted Sawbridgeworth Town

1994 Maldon Town Brentwood

1995 Basildon United Burnham Ramblers

1996 Sawbridgeworth Town Brentwood

2005 Hullbridge Sports Stansted

2012 Tilbury Grays Athletic

2013 Thurrock Canvey Island

2014 East Thurrock United Southend Manor

2015 Tower Hamlets Thurrock

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2016 Waltham Abbey Hullbridge Sports

2017 Sawbridgeworth Town Stansted

2018 Redbridge Heybridge Swifts

2019 Aveley Hullbridge Sports

Sportsmanship Shield

1975-76 Eton Manor

1976-77 Billericay Town

1977-78 Ford United

1978-79 Stansted

1979-80 Ford United 1999-00 Saffron Walden Town

1980-81 Ford United 2000-01 Brentwood

1981-82 East Thurrock United 2001-02 Brentwood

1982-83 Halstead Town 2002-03 Brentwood

1983-84 Canvey Island 2003-04 Stansted

1984-85 Coggeshall Town 2004-05 Brentwood Town

1985-86 Coggeshall Town 2005-06 Stansted

1986-87 East Thurrock United 2006-07 Hullbridge Sports

1987-88 Maldon Town 2007-08 Hullbridge Sports

1988-89 Maldon Town 2008-09 Southend Manor

1989-90 East Thurrock United 2009-10 Clapton

1990-91 Brightlingsea United 2010-11 Southend Manor

1991-92 Hullbridge Sports 2011-12 Enfield 1893

1992-93 Hullbridge Sports 2012-13 Southend Manor

1993-94 Hullbridge Sports 2013-14 FC Romania

1994-95 Maldon Town 2014-15 Sporting Bengal United

1995-96 Great Wakering Rovers 2015-16 Newham

1996-97 Burnham Ramblers 2016-17 Stansted

1997-98 East Ham United 2017-18 Great Wakering Rovers

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1998-99 Saffron Walden Town 2018-19 Southend Manor

Secretary of the Year

1990-91 Malcolm Harris (East Thurrock United) 2001-02 Clive Thomas (Basildon United)

1991-92 Colin Harris (Brentwood) 2002-03 Bill Robertson (Ilford)

1992-93 Frances Roche (Canvey Island) 2003-04 John Taylor (Barkingside)

1993-94 Rueben Gane (East Ham United) 2004-05 Shaun Pugh (Burnham Ramblers)

1994-95 Trevor Thomas (Basildon United) 2005-06 Shaun Pugh (Burnham Ramblers)

1995-96 Roger Sampson (Great Wakering Rovers) 2006-07 Lee Stevens (Bowerrs & Pitsea)

1996-97 David Kittle (Southend Manor) 2007-08 Terry Shoebridge (Stansted)

1997-98 Ernie Brown (Bowers United) 2008-09 John Faherty (Barking)

1998-99 Stephen Bond (Bowers United) 2009-10 Richard Mann (Basildon United)

1999-00 Tony Hampford (Leyton) 2010-11 Jimmy Flanagan (Barkingside)

2000-01 Beryl Petre (Hullbridge Sports)

Administrator of the Year

2011-12 Jimmy Flanagan (Barkingside)

2012-13 Jimmy Flanagan (Barkingside)

2013-14 John Bacon (Haringey Borough)

2014-15 Lee Stevens (Bowers & Pitsea)

2015-16 Sharon Fitch (Wadham Lodge)

2016-17 Dan Reading (West Essex)

2017-18 Tom Williams (Stansted)

2018-19 Keith Handley (Sawbridgeworth Town)

Don Douglas Memorial Trophy (Overall leading goalscorer)

1992-93 Nicky Kemp (Sawbridgeworth Town)

1993-94 Scott Ardley (Stansted)

1994-95 Wayne Purser (Basildon United)

1995-96 Steve Harding (Burnham Ramblers) 2007-08 Danny Heale (Concord Rangers)

1996-97 Jeff Wood (Ford United) 2008-09 Danny Demetriou (Stansted)

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1997-98 David Hope (Bowers United) 2009-10 Anton Stephenson (Bethnal Green United)

1998-99 David Hope (Bowers United) 2010-11 Dwight Gayle (Stansted)

1999-00 Ben Barnett (Southend Manor) 2011-12 Billy Hunt (Witham Town)

2000-01 Chris Stevens (Ilford) 2012-13 Brad Hunter (Burnham Ramblers)

2001-02 Daniel Clarke (Enfield Town) & Greig Taylor (Takeley) - joint winners

2002-03 Simon Deakin (Bowers United) 2013-14 John Bricknell (Enfield 1893)

2003-04 Danny Heale (Concord Rangers 2014-15 Lewis Manor (Bowers & Pitsea)

2004-05 Billy Holland (Waltham Abbey) 2015/16 Brad Warner (Basildon United)

2005-06 Steve Portway (Burnham Ramblers) 2016-17 Charlie Cole (Takeley)

2006-07 Danny Heale (Concord Rangers) 2017-18 Marcus Bowers (Basiildon United)

2018-19 Dwade James ( Leyton Ath/Walthamstow)

Representative Awards (three matches)

D Clarke (Basildon United), F Clayden (Billericay Town), A Coughlan (Billericay Town), K Gildea (Brentwood), R Haynes (Basildon United), R Pratt

(Brentwood), M Packer (Wivenhoe Town), D Stittle (Brentwood), J Newman – Team Manager

Leading goalscorers

1971-72 Not known

1972-73 Not known

1973-74 Not known

1974-75 Not known

1975-76 Not known

1976-77 Not known 1998-99 David Hope (Bowers United) 37

1977-78 Tony Selwyn (Basildon United) 30 1999-00 Ben Barnett (Southend Manor) 38

1978-79 Not known 2000-01 Chris Stevens (Ilford) 39

1979-80 Tony Selwyn (Basildon United) 26 2001-02 Daniel Clarke (Enfield Town) 36

1980-81 Paul Harrison (Wivenhoe Town) 29 2002-03 Simon Deakin (Bowers United) 26

1981-82 Paul Harrison (Wivenhoe Town) 29 2003-04 Danny Heale (Concord Rangers) 32

1982-83 Chris Guy (Halstead Town) 31 2004-05 Billy Holland (Waltham Abbey) 25

1983-84 Dean Coney (Eton Manor) 28 2005-06 Steve Portway (Burnham Ramblers) 37

1984-85 Don Cutmore (Halstead Town) 22 2006-07 Danny Heale (Concord Rangers) 30

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& Mark Farthing (Wivenhoe Town) 22 2007-08 Danny Heale (Concord Rangers) 46

1985-86 Colin Mitchell (Witham Town) 26 2008-09 Danny Demetriou (Stansted) 28

1986-87 Terry Bellamy (Purfleet) 23 2009-10 Anton Stephenson (Bethnal Green United) 30

1987-88 Len Cook (Brentwood) 37 2010-11 Dwight Gayle (Stansted) 34

1988-89 Chor Cheung (Canvey Island) 21 2011-12 Billy Hunt (Witham Town) 34

1989-90 Tony Liddle (Sawbridgeworth Town) 21 2012-13 Brad Hunter (Burnham Ramblers) 27

1990-91 Jonathan Evans (Brentwood) 23 & Greig Taylor (Takeley) 27

1991-92 Tony Liddle (Sawbridgeworth Town) 27 2013-14 John Bricknell (Enfield 1893) 33

1992-93 Steve Harding (Burnham Ramblers) 27 2014-15 Lewis Manor (Bowers & Pitsea) 38

1993-94 Paul Flack (Great Wakering Rovers) 21 2015-16 Brad Warner (Basilldon United) 41

1994-95 Paul Flack (Great Wakering Rovers) 25 2016-17 Charlie Cole (Takeley) 54

1995-96 Neil Harris (Maldon Town) 26 2017-18 Marcus Bowers (Basilldon United) 34

1996-97 Jeff Wood (Ford United) 37 2018-19 Dwade James (Leyton Ath/Wallthamsow) 41

1997-98 David Hope (Bowers United) 25

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PAST & PRESENT LEAGUE OFFICERS

President 1971-79 BR Baker 1996-97 RJ Leishman 1979-85 A Strathearn 1997-98 Mrs A Rogers 1985-96 DF Pond 1998-14 LD Llewellyn 1996-03 AE Dimond 2014-18 Mrs M Dorling 2011-16 RA & M Errington (Joint) 2018 - S Ince 2016- RA Errington Vice President Hon. Referee Appointments Secretary 20??? DE Prentice 1971-74 R Pearson Chairman 1974-84 G Lever 1971-73 LA Liddle 1984-85 T Lee 1973-80 AE Dimond 1985-86 R Blackman 1980-90 FS Wiseman 1986-89 DJ Mullen 1990-93 AJ Montgomery 1989-95 MA Ewen 1993-18 RA Errington 1995-96 PM Ruggerio 2018 - Lee Dorling 1996-97 RJ Leishman Vice-Chairman 1997-99 DC Hefford 1971-73 AJ Barnes 1999-09 D Walls 1973-80 FA Wood 2009-14 L Dorling 1980-83 G Phillips 1983-90 D Walker Hon. Asst. Referee Appointments Secretary 1990-93 RA Errington 1987-90 MA Ewen 1993-97 VA Sitch 1990- 93 PA Stack 1997-15 DE Prentice 1993-95 DR Grant 2015-18 L Dorling 1995-96 GM Redway 2018-19 Peter Butcher (posthumously) 1996-97 RJ Leishman 2018-19 Carl Whay 1997-99 SL Kerly Hon. Secretary 1999-00 G Redway 1971-72 LJ Forge 2000-01 DR Grant 1972-75 M Tully 2001-04 M Bull 1975-79 FS Wiseman 2004-05 R Whitton 1979-90 HG King 2005-09 L Dorling 1990-93 DJ Metson 2009-14 Mrs M Dorling 1993-97 DJ Wingrove 1997-08 DW Walls 2008-09 J Taylor Hon. Registration Secretary 2009-10 RA Errington 1971-72 GW Martin 2010-16 K Wilmot 1972-74 FS Wiseman 2016- Mrs M Dorling 1974-76 LH Hutchison 1976-81 KD Wilkins Hon. Assistant Secretary 1981-95 VA Sitch 1976-77 JP Hopkins 1995-13 DE Prentice 1977-79 LR Hutchinson 2013 -17 P Butcher 2004-05 Mrs D Walls 2017-18 G De La Rezza 2017 - C Scorer Chartered Standard Officer 2017-19 Lawrence Segal 2019- James Line Hon. Assistant Registration Secretary Hon. Treasurer 2013-15 DE Prentice 1971-72 WJ Gilbert 1972-82 GA Lewis Hon. Publicity Secretary 1982-90 R Steggles 1971-72 WC Watson 1990-16 Mrs M Errington 1972-76 JP Hopkins 2016- RA Errington 1976-77 D Brinkley 1977-84 D Hamilton Hon. Fixture Secretary 1984-14 RA Errington 1971-72 DM Grounds 2014-17 DJ Bird 1972-74 R Pearson 2017- S Lanza 1974-76 FS Wiseman Hon. Referee Assessing Co-ordinator 1976-77 RH Brooks 2007-09 Mrs D Walls 1977-81 FS Wiseman 2009-11 Mrs M Dorling 1981-84 T Lee 2011-14 D Quinlan 1984-89 D Hamilton 2017- C Whay (Observer Co-Ordinator) 1989-92 MA Ewen Administration & Fines Officer 1992-95 DJ Wingrove 2010- DJ Wingrove 1995-96 DR Grant Social Media Officer 2017- P Fortune Safeguarding Officer 2018- A Richardson

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PREMIER DIVISION (Final League Table) 2018/19

Position Club P W D L F A GD PTS 1 Hullbridge Sports 38 27 6 5 79 33 46 87 2 Stansted 38 26 4 8 87 39 48 82 3 Walthamstow 38 24 8 6 85 38 47 80 4 Saffron Walden Town 38 23 7 8 106 53 53 76 5 Takeley 38 23 4 11 76 45 31 73 6 Woodford Town 38 19 7 12 88 54 34 64 7 St Margaretsbury 38 16 6 16 63 82 -19 54 8 Sporting Bengal United 38 15 8 15 79 76 3 53 9 Hoddesdon Town 38 13 13 12 55 45 10 52 10 Ilford 38 14 7 17 59 65 -6 49 11 Clapton 38 14 7 17 64 73 -9 49 12 Redbridge 38 13 7 17 57 72 -15 46 13 West Essex 38 13 8 17 61 69 -8 47 14 Enfield 1893 38 12 10 16 56 79 -23 46 15 Stanway Rovers 38 12 6 20 53 80 -27 42 16 Tower Hamlets 38 11 7 20 51 64 -13 40 17 Southend Manor 38 11 6 21 49 66 -17 39 18 Sawbridgeworth Town 38 10 8 20 46 83 -37 38 19 Barkingside 38 6 7 25 39 92 -53 25 20 Leyton Athletic 38 4 11 23 36 89 -53 23

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RESERVE DIVISION (Final League Table) 2018/19

Position Club P W D L F A GD PTS 1 Aveley 22 18 2 2 85 27 58 56 2 Hullbridge Sports 22 14 4 4 58 30 28 46 3 Barkingside 22 13 3 6 63 40 23 42 4 Southend Manor 22 11 4 7 50 43 7 37 5 Waltham Abbey 22 11 1 10 50 37 13 34 6 Saffron Walden Town 22 10 1 11 48 53 -5 31 7 Takeley 22 9 3 10 39 47 -8 30 8 Redbridge 22 8 5 9 35 45 -10 29 9 Harlow Town 22 8 3 11 53 72 -19 27 10 Grays Athletic 22 7 4 11 37 42 -5 25 11 Sawbridgeworth Town 22 5 2 15 35 62 -27 17 12 Redbridge Development 22 2 0 20 31 86 -55 6

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PREMIER DIVISION LEADING SCORERS 2018/19

Player League ECC GBMT PBMT FAC FAV CC Total Dwade James Walthamstow (17 Goals for Leyton Athletic)

33 1 2 2 3 41

Charlie Portway Saffron Walden Town

23 3 1 3 1 2 33

Charncey Dash St Margaretsbury

19 1 9 1 30

James Peagram Stansted (16 Goals for Walthamstow)

22 2 2 2 1 29

Callum Ibe Stansted

19 3 1 1 3 27

Lewis Francis Saffron Walden Town

21 1 2 24

Temi Babalola Woodford Town

22 1 23

Jay Knight Redbridge (17 Goals for Sporting Bengal Utd)

20 1 21

Nathan Scarborough Hullbridge Sports

15 1 1 1 3 21

Daniel Trendall Saffron Walden Town

13 1 3 2 19

Yemi Adelani Hullbridge Sports (16 Goals for Ilford)

13 2 3 1 19

Michael Mignot West Essex

13 4 2 19

Adebola Sotoyinbo Hullbridge Sports

16 1 1 18

Jimmy Cox Enfield (9 Goals for Hullbridge Sports)

14 1 2 17

Joseph Wright Sawbridgeworth Town

15 1 16

Joss Lillis Hoddesdon Town

11 3 1 1 16

Daniel Gilchrist Redbridge

16 16

Giovanni Palmer Clapton

12 1 1 14

Connor Bolton Hoddesdon Town

10 2 2 14

Stuart Zanone Takeley

8 1 3 1 13

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LEADING RESERVE SCORERS 2018/19

Player League RS PMBT CC Total Carl Patten Barkingside

26 2 7 35

Luca Frankis Hullbridge Sports

21 7 28

Loui Hazelwood Aveley

14 2 3 2 21

Christian Adu Gyamfi Harlow Town

18 18

Kane Hearn Aveley

10 2 3 2 17

Husan Hussain Sawbridgeworth Town

15 15

Anthony Appiah Waltham Abbey

13 13

Muyiwa Osenie Redbridge

9 1 1 1 12

Ryan Lynch Takeley

12 12

Darren Seymour Barkingside

9 3 12

Harry Yorke Harlow Town

10 10

Howard Wright Hullbridge Sports

8 1 9

Warren Kayembe Grays Athletic

9 9

Harris Onwubiko Saffron Walden Town

3 2 3 8

Tony Gomes Redbridge

6 2 8

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PREMIER DIVISION CUP FINAL HONOURS 2018-19

ERRINGTON LEAGUE CHALLENGE CUP FINAL

Stansted 1 - 0 West Essex

Monday 6th May 2019 3pm Attendance 417

Stansted – Charlie Turner, Jamie Bennett, Billy Coyne (Captain), Moses Carvelho, Joe Clark, Rob Norris, Callum Ibe, Jordan Palmer, Ollie Bell, Jack Mitchell, Carl Mullings, Harvey Brown, Charlie Buffin, Connor Tyrell, James Briggs, Lewis Stantiall. Manager: Paul Pittuck & Mark Benterman. GK Coach: Kyri Neocleous. Sports Therapist: Mark Benterman.

West Essex – Jack Coker, Dan Russell, Ben Leo, Sam McNally, Nick Walk, Sanchez Hardy, Jayvon Case-Jarrett, Josh French, Kofi Appiah, Tom Macleod (Captain), Joe Lefley, Callum Bloss, James Jewers, Cameron Gray, Michael Mignot, Samraj Gill, Tom Woodbridge, Symeon Taylor, Hakim Medfai, Izunna Ogedi-Uzokwe, Emanuel Wazola, Maajid Abow. Manager: Kwame Kwateng. Coach: Josh Rogers. Sports Therapist: Rob Rangel.

GOAL SCORER – Callum Ibe 90+4m

Referee: Mark Pond; 4th Official Joseph Gray; Senior Assistant Referee Eddie Andrews; Assistant Referee Charlie Roberts

MAN OF THE MATCH Joe Lefley (West Essex FC)

GORDON BRASTED MEMORIAL TROPHY CUP FINAL

Stansted 1 - 0 St Margaretsbury

Monday 22nd April 2019 3pm Attendance 148

Stansted – Oliver Bell, Jamie Bennett, Joe Clark, Paul Clayton, Billy Coyne, Callum Ibe, Jack Mitchell, Jordan Palmer, Charlie Turner, Jack West, Sam West, Moses Carvelho, Carl Mullings, James Turvey.

St Margaretsbury – Cameron Bailey, Evvan Brown, Chris Cordara-Soanes, Thomas Cowell, Tom Hayden, Glen Nightingale, Daniel Palmer, Mason Todd, Reece Vicary, Taylor Wild, Enzo Periera, Kane Wood, Jayden Mitchell-Brown, Archie Roberts.

GOAL SCORER – Billy Coyne 6m

Referee: Paul Stratton; 4th Official Steve Marr; Senior Assistant Referee Callum Dorling; Assistant Referee Nick Hodges

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RESERVE DIVISION CUP FINAL HONOURS 2018/19

RESERVE SHIELD CUP FINAL

Aveley 2 - 1 Sawbridgeworth Town

Wednesday 8th May 2019 7.45pm Attendance 120

Aveley Reserves – Elliot Brock, Jack Blackledge, Dylan Beagle, Jamie Price, Reece Latimer, Darnell Bromfield, Callum Owen, Miles Peterkin, Joshua Okpa, Joseph Elliot, David Sertviteus, Bradley Bennett, Bradley Greene, Loui Hazelwood, Wyan Reid, Gabriel Odili, Matthew Kieller, Loui Hornsby, David Hughes, Reggie Hubbard, Sean Holness, Todd Bolger, Joshua Hoare, Harry Cook. Managers: George Christou & Jack Toghli.

Sawbridgeworth Town – James Askew, Charlie Page, Husa (Tany) Hussain, Monty Hussain, Kevin Trew, Michael Folkes, Glody Mabassa, William Harris, Peulumi Adedokun, Jacob Johnson, Joshua Wilsonrogers, Brandon Pembele, Caiden Imbertthomas, Louis Mackman, Louie Webster, Said Ahmed, Mitchell Lilley, Billy Bradley, Taylor Williamson, Jack Garrett, Tope Adedokun, Daris Ghinea. Manager: Lee Mackman.

GOAL SCORERS – Matthew Kieller 36m Miles Peterkin (Aveley FC)

Caiden Imber-Thomas 39m (Sawbridgeworth Town FC)

Referee: Michael Iddenden-Smith; 4th Official Tony Bickley; Senior Assistant Referee Robert Collins; Assistant Referee Leigh Ballinger

MAN OF THE MATCH James Askew (Sawbridgeworth Town FC)

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ESSEX SENIOR LEAGUE ANNUAL AWARDS

Don Douglas Memorial Trophy awarded to – Dwade James, Walthamstow FC

Golden Glove – Charlie Turner, Stansted FC

Player of the Year 2018/19 awarded to – Charlie Turner, Stansted FC

Sportsmanship Shield awarded to – Southend Manor FC

Administrator of the Year 2018/19 awarded to – Keith Handley, Sawbridgeworth Town FC

Programme of the Year 2018/19 awarded to – Hoddesdon Town FC

Reserve Division Top Goalscorer 2018/19 – Carl Patten, Barkingside FC

Anniversary Awards were made to

Walthamstow FC – 150th Anniversary

Hoddesdon Town FC – 140th Anniversary

Harlow Town FC -m 140th Anniversary

Clapton FC – 140th Anniversary

Barkingside FC – 120th Anniversary

West Essex FC – 30th Anniversary

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OPENING & CLOSING OF THE SEASON 2019/20

PREMIER DIVISION Opening of the season Saturday 3rd August 2019 Closing of the season Saturday 25th April 2020 RESERVE DIVISION Opening of the season Saturday 17th August 2019 Closing of the season Saturday 25th April 2020

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LEAGUE CONSTITUTION 2019/20

PREMIER DIVISION (19)

Clapton FC Cockfosters FC Enfield 1893 FC Hadley FC Hashtag United FC Hoddesdon Town FC Ilford FC Redbridge FC Saffron Walden Town FC Sawbridgeworth Town FC Southend Manor FC Sporting Bengal United FC St Margaretsbury FC Stansted FC Takeley FC Tower Hamlets FC Walthamstow FC Woodford Town FC West Essex FC

RESERVE DIVISION (13)

Barkingside FC Frenford FC Grays Athletic FC Harlow Town FC Heybridge Swifts FC Hullbridge Sports FC Ilford FC Redbridge FC Sawbridgeworth Town FC Southend Manor FC Takeley FC Waltham Abbey FC Witham Town FC

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PREMIER DIVISION CLUB DIRECTORY

CLAPTON LONDON FA PREMIER DIVISION

Chairman: TBA

Secretary: SHIRLEY DOYLE 07983588883 (M) Secretary@claptonfc.com

Fixtures Secretary: AS SECRETARY

Emergency Contact: VINCENT MCBEAN, VincentMcbean@claptonfc.com, 07956471828 (M)

Programme Editor: AS SECRETARY

Home Ground: Old Spotted Dog Stadium

Upton Lane

Forest Gate

London

E7 9NP

Pitch Measurements: 115 x 97 Yards

Nearest Station: Forest Gate

Home Colours: Red & White Striped Shirts, Black shorts, Black Socks

Goalkeeper – all purple

Alternative colours: Blue & White Striped Shirts, Blue shorts, Blue socks

Goalkeeper – all green

Midweek Match Night: Tuesday

Directions: Bus: 325 stop outside Ground.

Train: Forest Gate. The Ground is signposted from the Station, which is about a 8-10 min walk away along Grange Road then into Upton Lane.

Tube: District line to Plaistow Station 5-7 min walk.

Car: A13 to Plaistow junction (A112) follow A112 along Prince Regent's Lane straight across two sets of lights. At 3rd set of lights, turn right onto Clegg St. Go straight across the next set of lights onto Upton Lane (A114). The Ground is approximately half a mile down on the left hand side

Twitter Account: @claptonfootballclub

Website: www.claptonfc.com

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COCKFOSTERS LONDON COUNTY FA PREMIER DIVISION

Chairman: Michael Bell (Acting)

Michael Bell mike.baja@ntlworld.com 01992 464373

Secretary & Fixtures Secretary:

Graham Bint graham.bint@btinternet.com (020) 8500 7369 07729 709926

Emergency Contact: Adam Rynhold Adam Rynhold arynohld@googlemail.com

07956 143291 Manager: Ryan Wade wadey10@icloud.com

07944 620300 Ground Safety Officer:

Keith Morten keithmorten@btinternet.com 07593 699863

Programme Editor:

Alan Simmons alansimmons@sky.com 0151 606 0740 07931 979203

Home Ground: Cockfosters Sports Ground

Chalk Lane Cockfosters EN4 9JG (020) 8449 5833 Pitch Measurements: 101.70 x 65.20 metres Nearest Station: Cockfosters Underground Station

(Piccadilly Line) Home Colours: Red Shirts, Red Shorts & Red Socks

Alternative colours: Blue Shirts, Blue Shorts & Blue Socks Midweek Match Night: Tuesdays Directions:

Leave M25 at junction 24. (Potters Bar) Take A111 to Cockfosters. The ground is 2 miles from the motorway on the right immediately before Cockfosters underground station.

Twitter Account: Twitter.com/cockfostersfc

Website:

www.pitchero.com/clubs/cockfosters

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ENFIELD MIDDLESEX COUNTY FA PREMIER DIVISION

Chairman: Steve Whittington 07968 534 932 (M) swhittington56@hotmail.com Secretary: Terry Fogarty 07943292329 (M) enfieldfc@sky.com Fixtures Secretary: As above (Terry Fogarty) Emergency Contact: As above (Terry Fogarty) Programme Editor: Nigel Saunders Home Ground: Bishop's Stortford Football Club

ProKit UK Stadium Dunmow Road Bishop's Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 5RG

Pitch Measurements: TBC Nearest Station: Bishop’s Stortford Home Colours: White / Blue Shirt, Blue Shorts, Blue & White Socks Alternative colours: All Green Midweek Match Night: Wednesday Directions: Leave the M11 at Junction 8 for the Birchanger Green services exit. Take the

A120 towards Bishop's Stortford and at the next roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A1250, again heading towards Bishop's Stortford. Take the next right into Woodside. The ground is at the bottom of this road.

Twitter Account: @enfieldfc Website: www.enfiledfc.co.uk

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HADLEY HERTFORDSHIRE FA PREMIER DIVISION

Chairman: Guy Slee 07891 636 215 (M) guyslee@hotmail.com Secretary: Bob Henderson 07748 267 295 (M) gensecretary@hadleyfc.com Fixtures Secretary: Peter Broomfield 01727 760 070 07775 345 126 (M)

peterrobert2304@gmail.com Emergency Contact: Steve Gray 07905 446 331 (M) hadleyfc@hotmail.com Team Manager: Anthony Clark 07860 650 982 (M) anthonyclark832@yahoo.com Programme Editor: As above (Guy Slee) Home Ground: Hadley Sports Ground

Brickfield Lane Arkley Barnet Hertfordshire EN5 3LD Pitch Measurements: 110 X 72 YDS Nearest Station: High Barnet Underground Home Colours: Red Shirts, Black Shorts Black Socks Alternative colours: Yellow Shirts, White Shorts & White Socks Goalkeeper Jersey Green Midweek Match Night: Wednesday Directions: From M25, exit Junction 23 (South Mimms) and go south on the A1 to Stirling

Corner roundabout. Take the left exit on to Barnet Road and continue until the first set of traffic lights. Go straight across and then take the immediate first left opposite “The Gate” public house car park, into Brickfield Lane. The ground is 50 yards on the left.

Twitter Account: @hadleyfc Website: www.hadleyfc.co.uk

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HASHTAG UNITED ESSEX COUNTY FA

PREMIER DIVISION Chairman: Spencer Carmichael-Brown

spencer@spencerfc.com Secretary: Jay Devereux

jay@hashtagunited.co.uk Fixtures Secretary: As above (Jay Devereux) Emergency Contact: Neil Smythe neil@hashtagunited.co.uk

07931514951 Programme Editor: Neil Smythe

neil@hashtagunited.co.uk Home Ground: Tilbury FC

Chadfields St Chads Road Tilbury RM18 8NL

Pitch Measurements: tba Nearest Station: Tilbury Town Home Colours: Yellow Shirt / Blue Shorts / Yellow Socks Alternative colours: Purple Shirt / Black Shorts / Purple Socks Midweek Match Night: Wednesday Directions: Exit the M25 at Junction 30 (A13 towards Basildon). After approx 4 miles

take A1089 (Tilbury). Take the first exit (Chadwell St Mary - Warning tight bend) at the end of the road turn right. Continue past the academy on right. At the roundabout take 3rd exit and follow the road round (St Chads Road) and you will see the flood lights on your right. Turn right into Chadfields and ground is in front of you. Rail & Bus: C2C on Fenchurch Street line to Tilbury Town. Cross road and take Bus 66 to ground (every 30 minutes)

Twitter Account: @hashtagutd Website: www.footballfancast.com/hashtag-united/

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HODDESDON TOWN HERTFORDSHIRE FA PREMIER DIVISION

Chairman: Mr Roger L H Merton 07860 423977 (m) 01992 441410 (h) mertonroger@gmail.com Secretary: Mrs Jane D Sinden 01767 631297 (h) jdsinden1@gmail.com Fixtures Secretary: Mr Doug Wildey 01992 466998 (h) 07837 566628 (m) dougwildey@talktalk.net Emergency Contact: As Chairman Manager: Mr Simon Riddle 07903 706277 (m) Programme Editor: As Secretary Home Ground: The Stewart Edwards Stadium Lowfield Park View Hoddesdon Herts. EN11 8PX Pitch Measurements: 100 x 64 metres Nearest Station: Broxbourne Home Colours: White Shirts, Black Shorts and Socks Alternative colours: Blue Shirts, Shorts and Socks Midweek Match Night: Tuesday Directions: From A10 take the Hoddesdon turn off, A1170. Follow slip road to

roundabout at bottom of the hill and turn right into Amwell Street. Take the first right, at Church, into Paul’s Lane. Follow road round to left, which becomes Taverners Way, at mini roundabout at end (opposite Iceland Store) turn right into Brocket Road. At T-junction turn left into Park View and ground is approximately 200 yards on your right. Please note that there are strict parking restrictions on Saturday in Park View.

For Sat-Nav / Route Finders please use the postcode EN11 8PU which will take you to Park Road, directly opposite the ground

Twitter Account: Website: www.hoddesdontownfc.co.uk

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ILFORD ESSEX FA PREMIER/RESERVE DIVISION

Chairman: Michael Foley 01708 225 341 (H) mj.foley@aol.co.uk Secretary: Steven Mahoney 077800 58908 (M) mahoney5s@aol.com Fixtures Secretary: As above (Steven Mahoney) Emergency Contact: Martin Haywood 078701 98559 (M) martinhaywood01@gmail.com Manager: As above (Martin Haywood) Programme Editor: As above (Michael Foley) Ground Safety Officer: As above (Michael Foley)

Home Ground:

Cricklefield Stadium 3 Cricklefield Place Ilford IG1 1FY

Pitch Measurements: 112 x 72 yards Nearest Station: Newbury Park Home Colours: Blue and white Alternative colours: Red and white Midweek Match Night: Wednesday Directions: On A118 between Seven Kings station and Ilford.

Twitter Account: @Ilfordfc1881 Website: www.officialilfordfc.com

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REDBRIDGE LONDON FA PREMIER/RESERVE DIVISIONS

Chairman: Ricky Eaton ricky.eaton247@gmail.com 07534 913087 (M)

Secretary &

Fixtures Secretary:

Bob Holloway r.holloway338@btinternet.com 07890 699907 (M)

Emergency Contact: As above (Bob Holloway)

Premier Division Manager: Mick Wetherall 07432 459003 (M)

Ground Safety Officer: TBC

Programme Editor: Adam Silver adammichaelsilver@hotmail.com

Home Ground:

Oakside Stadium

Station Road

Barkingside

IG6 1NB

Pitch Measurements: TBC

Nearest Station: Barkingside LTE Central Line (300 yards from ground)

Home Colours: All royal blue

Alternative colours: All red

Midweek Match Night: Tuesday

Directions:

Twitter Account:

Website: www.redbridgefc.co.uk

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SAFFRON WALDEN TOWN ESSEX COUNTY FA

PREMIER DIVISION

Chairman: Stuart Vant

07711 225680 M)

Stuart.vant@inxpress.com

Secretary: Jim Haynes

07801 731650 (M)

jimhaynes@tiscali.co.uk

Fixtures Secretary: Dannielle Ledwith

07795 956270 (M)

Dann-red@hotmail.com

Emergency Contact: Malcolm Nash

07488 318065 (M)

malckynash@sky.com

First Team Manager: Jason Maher

07876 597361 (M)

Jason.maher@clear-field.com

Programme Editor: Phil Strong

01799 218726 (H)

strong1@ic24.net

Home Ground: The Meadow

Caton’s Lane

Saffron Walden

Essex CB10 2DU

Pitch Measurements: TBA

Nearest Station: Audley End

Home Colours: Red/Black

Alternative colours: Blue/White

Midweek Match Night: Tuesday

Directions: TBA

Twitter Account:

Website: www.saffronwaldentownfc.com

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SAWBRIDGEWORTH TOWN HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY FA RESERVE/PREMIER DIVISION

Chairman: Steve Day – 07802-233944 (M) stdayelectrical@gmail.com Secretary: Keith Handley – 07960-148587 (M) keith.handley@outlook.com Fixtures Secretary: As above (Keith Handley) Emergency Contact: As above (Steve Day) First Team Manager Lee Mackman – 07599-558871—lemack@btinternet.com Programme Editor: Keith Handley (Acting) Home Ground: Crofters Stadium Crofters End Sawbridgeworth CM21 0DE Pitch Measurements: 120 x 65 Metres Nearest Station: Sawbridgeworth (About 1 Mile - 15Minutes) Home Colours: Red/Black – Red - Red Alternative colours: Blue – Blue - Yellow Midweek Match Night: Tuesday Directions: From Junction 7 of the M11 head north on the A414 towards Harlow. After

going through 5 Roundabouts carry straight on the A1184 towards Bishops Stortford. When you get to the 2 mini-roundabouts in Sawbridgeworth turn left into West Road and first right into Crofters End. (15 Mins.)

From Bishops Stortford head South on the B1383.Then at Spellbrook straight on the A1184. When arriving at Sawbridgeworth turn right at the 2 mini-roundabouts into West Road and then first right into Crofters End. (15Mins.)

Twitter Account: @sawbotownfc Website: Pitchero.com/clubs/sawbridgeworth

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SOUTHEND MANOR ESSEX FA PREMIER DIVISION

Chairman: Jerry Omango 07402 316 378 (M) southendmanor@btinternet.com Secretary: Steven Robinson 07788 580 360 (M) southendmanor@btinternet.com Fixtures Secretary: As above (Steven Robinson) Emergency Contact: Adam Peek 07852 106 330 (M) Manager: Adam Peek 07852 106 330 (M) Programme Editor: tba Home Ground: Arena Stadium Northumberland Crescent Southend on Sea SS1 2XB Pitch Measurements: 110 x 72 Nearest Station: Southend East (C2C) ¼ mile walk Home Colours: Yellow / Black Shirts, Black Shorts, Black Socks Alternative colours: White / Red Shirts, Black Shorts, Sky Blue Socks Midweek Match Night: Tuesday Directions:

Twitter Account: @southendmanor Website: www.pitchero.com/clubs/southendmanorfootballclub Facebook: Facebook.com/southendmanor

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SPORTING BENGAL UTD LONDON FA PREMIER DIVISION

Chairman: Aroz Miah 07949 204 103 Aroz@SportingFoundation.com Secretary: Shakil Rahman 07957 337 313 Shakil@SportingFoundation.com Fixtures Secretary: Khayrul Alam 07930 607 875 Khayrul_BMW@hotmail.com Khayrul@SportingFoundation.com Emergency Contact: Imrul Gazi 07415 328 524 igazi1974@gmail.com Programme Editor: Shakil Rahman Shakil@SportingFoundation.com Home Ground: Mile End Stadium Rhodeswell Road London E14 7TW Pitch Measurements: 100 x 64 metres Nearest Station: Mile End Station (underground) 5 minutes walk;

Stepney Green Station (underground – 10 minutes walk Limehouse Station (C2C & DLR) – 10 minutes walk

Home Colours: Royal Blue Shirts, Royal Blue Shorts, Royal Blue Socks Alternative colours: Orange Shirts, Black Shorts, Black Socks Midweek Match Night: Wednesday

Directions: See club website

Twitter Account: @SportingBengal

Website: www.SportingFoundation.com

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ST MARGARETSBURY HERTFORDSHIRE FA PREMIER DIVISION

Chairman: Gary Stock

55 Oaklands Avenue, London, N9 7LL 0208 443 0937 (H) 07595 308 127 (M) gs.smfc.chairman@gmail.com

Secretary: Steve Barker 9 Heron Close, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, CM21 0BB 01279 725 595 (H) 07808 526 319 (M) sbarksy@gmail.com

Fixtures Secretary: As Secretary

Emergency Contact: As Secretary

Manager: Jon Fowell 07956 354 671 (M)

Programme Editor: As Chairman

Home Ground: The Recreation Ground (Off Station Road) Stanstead St Margarets Hertfordshire SG12 8EH

Pitch Measurements: 110 x 67

Nearest Station: Overground St. Margarets, Hertfordshire

Home Colours: Red & Black

Alternative colours: Yellow & Black

Midweek Match Night: Tuesday

Directions: A10 heading north from M25 for 7.3miles r A10 heading South turn off at next junction after Hertford. Turn off at A414 Harlow & Chelmsford/A1170 Ware. Proceed on A414 feeder road for 400 yards to Amwell roundabout and take the 3rd exit, B181 to Stanstead Abbotts. The ground is ¼ miles on right. See club website for full details and map.

Twitter Account: https://twitter.com/StMargaretsbury

Website: http://stmargaretsburyfc.leaguerepublic.com

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STANSTED ESSEXCOUNTY FA PREMIER DIVISION

Chairman: Glyn Warwick Mobile Number 07812191293 E-Mail Address – Stanstedfc@yahoo.co.uk

Secretary: Tom Williams Mobile Number 07921403842 E-Mail Address – Tom.williams16@btopenworld.com

Fixtures Secretary: Tom Williams Mobile Number 07921403842 E-Mail Address – Tom.williams16@btopenworld.com

Emergency Contact: Dave Roach Mobile Number 07712040674 E-Mail Address – roachmail@btinternet.com

Team Manager: Paul Pittuck Mobile Number 07752008948

Programme Editor: As above (Tom Williams) Home Ground: Hargrave Park Cambridge Road Stansted Mountfitchet Essex CM24 8BX Pitch Measurements: 116 x 77 Yards Nearest Station: Stansted Mountfitchet (Greater Anglia) Home Colours: Royal Blue Shirts, Royal Blue Shorts, Royal Blue Socks Alternative colours: White Shirts, Grey Shorts, Grey Socks Midweek Match Night: Tuesday Directions: Exit M11 at junction 8, take A120 West and cross first roundabout. At next

roundabout take right exit follow road into Stansted Mountfitchet. Once in Stansted Mountfitchet look for Esso Petrol Station on your left. Drive past and ground entrance is approx. 200 yards on your left.

Twitter Account: @FCStansted Website: http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/stanstedfc2011

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TAKELEY ESSEX COUNTY FA RESERVE/PREMIER DIVISION

Chairman: Pat Curran Bluegates Business Park Stortford Road Great Dunmow Essex CM6 1SN 07831 263339 (M) 01279 739060 (H) Takeleyfc @mail.com Pat.Curran@fsifm.com

Secretary: Michael Rabey 07831 845466 (M) 0208 524 4666 (W) 0208 8524 4666 (H) Takeleyfc @mail.com mcrab@btinternet.com

Fixtures Secretary: Lisa Mott 07950 262366 (M) Shyfx1@ntlworld.com

Emergency Contact: Dick Amott 07749 932260 (M) dickamott@aol.com

1st Team Manager: Marc Das 07775 592780 (M)

Reserve Manager: Alan Philpot 07811 518025 (M) alan.philpot@btopenworld.com

Programme Editor: Kim Norris 07584 100797 (M) kim.norris@fsifm.com

Home Ground: FSI Stadium Station Road Takeley Essex CM22 6QA

Pitch Measurements: 100 yds x 65 yds

Nearest Station: Stansted Airport (Overground) Epping (Underground)

Home Colours: Royal Blue Shirts, Shorts and Socks, both Teams

Alternative colours: All Red Shirts, Shorts and Socks, both Teams

Midweek Match Night: Tuesday both Teams

Directions: Take Bus from Stansted Airport to Four Ashes Public House Station Road opposite over bridge on left

Twitter Account: takeley_fc@takeley_fc

Website: www.takeleyfc.com

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TOWER HAMLETS LONDON FA PREMIER DIVISION

Chairman: Mohammed Hoque 07539 735 708 (M) mnhoque@hotmail.co.uk

Jamil Nadmi 0783 795 891 (M) infothfc@icloud.com

Secretary: As above (Jamil Nadmi)

Fixtures Secretary: As above (Jamil Nadmi)

Emergency Contact: As above (Mohammed Hoque)

Manager: Damian Briggs 07508 876 249

Programme Editor: David Adehin

Ground Safety Officer: Sahan Uddi

Pitch Measurements: 100 x 64m

Nearest Station: Mile End Tube (Central Line; Hammersmith & District Line) Nearest overground Limehouse (C2C & Docklands Light Railway) Nearest Bus 309 (Outside stadium on Copperfield Road) Nearest Bus 277, D6, D7 (on Burdett Road)

Home Colours: Green & Black

Alternative colours: Orange & Black

Midweek Match Night: Monday / Friday

Directions: Please note the Stadium Car Park is pay and display. Free parking is available in Copperfield Road, two minutes walk from the stadium.

Twitter Account: @towerhamletsfc

Website: www.towerhmaletsfc.co.uk

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WALTHAMSTOW ESSEX FA PREMIER DIVISION

Chairman: Andy Perkins 07748983792 andrewpeterperkins@hotmail.co.uk Secretary: As Chairman Fixtures Secretary: As Chairman Emergency Contact: Steve Howe 07712079079 steve-howe@hotmail.co.uk 07712079079 steve-howe@hotmail.co.uk Premier Manager: Ryan Maxwell 07508800660 Programme Editor: Andrzej Perkins Andrzej.perkins@gmail.com Home Ground: Matchday Centres Wadham Lodge Kitchener Rd Walthamstow E17 4JP Pitch Measurements: 100 x70 Nearest Station: Walthamstow Central Home Colours: All Royal Blue Alternative colours: All Red Midweek Match Night: Tuesday Directions: Please use E17 4LL for Satnav

Twitter Account: @walthamstowfc Website: www.walthamstow.com

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WOODFORD TOWN LONDON FA PREMIER DIVISION

Chairman: Tony Scott 07860 866088 antonyscott@wtfc.club

Secretary: Jem Safer 07973 548973 jemsafer@wtfc.club

Fixtures Secretary: James Walkinshaw 07950 447075 jameswalkinshaw@aol.com

Emergency Contact: Tony Scott

Same as above

Programme Editor: Trevor Duberry 07831 314080 trevorduberry@yahoo.co.uk

Home Ground: Harlow Town F.C. The McCullochs Arena, Elizabeth Way, Harlow CM19 5BE 01279 443196

Pitch Measurements:

Nearest Station: Harlow Station

Home Colours: Yellow Shirts, Blue Shorts, White Socks

Alternative colours: Blue Shirts, Blue Shorts, White Socks

Midweek Match Night: Fridays & Monday

Directions: If coming into Harlow from the M11 (North or South): Exit at Junction 7 and follow the A414 signposted towards Harlow. At the first set of traffic lights, filter off to the left onto the A1169. Follow the A1169 signposted towards Roydon over several mini roundabouts, until you get to a large grassed roundabout where you turn right (2nd exit). Continue straight down the road until you meet another large roundabout where you turn left (2nd exit). Keep going until you reach another smaller roundabout where you turn right (4th exit). Continue straight through several sets of traffic lights until you see the ground ahead of you at the Roydon Road roundabout. Go straight over the roundabout (2nd exit) and the entrance to the ground is immediately on the left.

If coming into town from the west on the A414: Turn right at the first roundabout (4th exit) signposted towards Roydon A1169. Follow the A1169 for approx 1 mile and the entrance to the ground is on the right

Twitter Account: @woodfordtownfc

Website: www.wtfc.club

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WEST ESSEX MIDDLESEX COUNTY FA PREMIER DIVISION

Chairman: Richard Kent 07855 924 686 rkent@mountanvil.com

Secretary: Dan Reading 26 Tucana Heights, 11 Cheering Lane, E20 1BB 07956 557 438 (M) 0208 534 1952 (H) Daniel.reading@marks-and-spencer.com

Fixtures Secretary: As above (Dan Reading)

Emergency Contact: Dan Christey 07940 794 177 daniel@ucreate.it

Programme Editor: wan-lin@ucreate.it

Manager: Kwame Kwateng 07540 368 688 (M) kkwateng@aol.com Ground Safety Officer: As above (Dan Reading)

Home Ground: Mayesbrook Park Stadium Lodge Avenue Dagenham RM8 2JR

Pitch Measurements: 102 x 70m

Nearest Station: Upney (District Line) 2 miles / Barking Station

Nearest bus route 368 (50 yards) 5, 145, 364 (400 yards)

Home Colours: White Shirts, black shorts, White socks

Alternative colours: Gold / Black hooped shirt, black shorts, yellow socks

Midweek Match Night: Tuesday (or Wednesday if Barking FC are at home)

Directions: Take the exit road from A13 at Becontree Heath onto the A1153 Lodge Avenue turn off. The stadium is approximately one mile down on the left.

Barking have been forced to postpone their plans to install a 3G until 2020. At present, we aren’t expecting to be able to play home fixtures at Mayesbrook Park until the 1st week of September as the grass playing surface will require a substantial amount of work.

Twitter Account: @westessexfc

Website: www.westessex.co.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/westessexfc

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RESERVE DIVISION CLUB DIRECTORY

BARKINGSIDE

ESSEX COUNTY FA

RESERVE DIVISION Chairman: James Flanagan 66 Kingsland Road Plaistow London E13 9PA. 0208 552 3995./07956 894194. Secretary: As above Fixtures Secretary: As above Emergency Contact: As above Reserve Manager: Steve Ince 07939 909962 Programme Editor: James Flanagan Home Ground: Nutter Lane Wansted E11 2HZ Pitch Measurements: tba Nearest Station: Snaresbrook Home Colours: Sky shirt, navy shorts, navy socks. Alternative colours: Yellow shirt, navy shorts, yellow socks Midweek Match Night: Monday. Directions: Next to cricket ground, Nutter Lane.

Twitter Account: @BARKINGSIDEFC Website: https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/barkingsidefc

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FRENFORD

ESSEX COUNTY FA

RESERVE DIVISION Chairman: George Georghiou 07941 014713 (M) georgegeoghiou@mercerhole.co.uk Secretary: As above (George Georghiou) Fixtures Secretary: As above (George Georghiou) Emergency Contact: David Forbes 07903 474 340 (M) Reserve Manager: Dave Gipp 07828 945 633 (M) Programme Editor: Nicola Forbes 07961 077 297 (M) Home Ground: Frenford Club

The Drive Ilford IG1 3PS

Pitch Measurements: 100 x 65m Nearest Station: Redbridge (Underground) Home Colours: Red/white shirts, red shorts, red socks Alternative colours: All yellow Midweek Match Night: No floodlights (awaiting planning permission) Directions:

Twitter Account: Website: www.frenfordfc.com

Planning has been granted for a new 4G pitch however it has been held up but is likely to be completed by December 2019.

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GRAYS ATHLETIC ESSEX FA RESERVE DIVISION

Chairman: Mr Steve Skinner 39 Alderton Road, Orsett, Essex, RM16 3DZ 07887 892620 Secretary: Mrs Janet Packer 21 St Johns Road, Chadwell St Mary, Essex, RM16 4JU 07913 566706 email: graysathleticfc@hotmail.co.uk Fixtures Secretary: Same as Janet Packer Emergency Contact: Phil Sackey: 07855 315694 Reserve Manager: Phil Sackey – 07855 315694 Programme Editor: Glyn Jarvis although we don’t produce programmes for the reserves Home Ground: Lakeside Pitches A1306 Arterial Road Chafford Hundred Essex RM16 6DN Pitch Measurements: Normal size Nearest Station: Chafford Hundred Home Colours: All Royal Blue Alternative colours: Green & Black / Black / Green Midweek Match Night: Wednesday or closest nearest to availablity Directions: Come off the A13 at the Grays turnoff, take the 4th exit and follow the road,

Over the roundabout to the next roundabout. Go all the way round the roundabout and come back on yourself and take the 1st exit on the left into Lakeside pitches (Rada carwash).

Twitter Account: https://twitter.com/GraysAthleticFC Website: WWW.GRAYSATHLETIC.CO.UK

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HARLOW TOWN ESSEX FA RESERVE DIVISION

Chairman: Tba Secretary: Ray Dyer harlowtownfc@ao.co.uk Fixtures Secretary: Donna Weekes 07377 799 777 (M) 01279 830 425 (H)

donnaweeekesharlowtownfc@gmail.com Emergency Contact: Tim Sewell 07958 370 031 (M) 01279 443 196 (H)

tim@harlowacademy.football Reserve Manager: Darren Charlton Programme Editor: Ian Barham Home Ground: The McCullochs Arena

Elisabeth Way Harlow Essex CM19 5BE

Pitch Measurements: 100 x 64m Nearest Station: Harlow Town (Overground) Home Colours: Red & White Shirts, Red Shorts, Red Socks Alternative colours: Yellow Shirts, Blue Shorts, Blue Socks Midweek Match Night: Tuesday Directions: M11 junction 7 following signposts to Harlow Town train station, take first left

(heading out of Harlow main town) at Harlot Town Station roundabout, following the road for about a mile, ground is on the right.

Twitter Account: @harlowtownfc Website: harlowtownfootballclub.co.uk

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HEYBRIDGE SWIFTS ESSEX COUNTY FA RESERVE DIVISION

Chairman: Mr Gary White 075956590690

gary.white@aspen-waite.com

Secretary: Mr Stephen Crisp 079779544854

secretaryhsfc@btinternet.com

Fixtures Secretary: Mr Grant Boylan (for U23 team) 07708511408

boylanwhu@hotmail.co.uk

Emergency Contact: As above (Grant Boylan)

Reserve Manager: Mr Lee Boylan 07718908334

biz10@live.co.uk

Programme Editor: Mr Darren Woodford

darren@threefivefour.co.uk

Home Ground: Aspen -Waite Arena,

Scraley Road, Heybridge

CM9 8JA

Pitch Measurements: 105 x 68m

Nearest Station: Hatfield Peverel

Home Colours: Black and White Striped Shirts, White shorts and socks

Alternative colours: All Red

Midweek Match Night:

Tuesday

Directions: Take the A414 exit, at the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Maldon Rd/A414, at the next roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on Maldon Rd/A414, at the next roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Maldon Rd/A414, at the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Maldon Rd/A414, at the next roundabout, take the 1st exit and stay on Maldon Rd/A414. Slight left towards Wycke Hill/A414, continue to follow A414, at the roundabout, take the 1st exit and stay on A414.

At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on A414. At the next roundabout, take the 1st exit onto The Causeway/B1018. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto The St/B1022. Continue to follow B1022. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Colchester Rd/B1022. Slight right onto Scraley Road.

Twitter Account: twitter.com/OfficialSwifts

Website: www.heybridgeswiftsfc.com

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HULLBRIDGE SPORTS ESSEX COUNTY FA RESERVE DIVISION

Chairman:

Alistair Nash al.nash@aol.co.uk 07519 111488

Secretary:

Mandy Addington mandyaddington@btinternet.com 07754 733467 (M)

Fixtures Secretary: Colin Webb hullbridgefc@hotmail.co.uk Emergency Contact:

As above (Mandy Addington)

Manager:

Ian Read ianreadies@yahoo.co.uk 07903 381149 (M)

Ground Safety Officer:

Gary Weeks gjweeks@hotmail.co.uk

Programme Editor:

Jason Coss hullbridgesportssec@outlook.com 07770 667166 (M)

Home Ground: The Ryan Heating Stadium

Hullbridge Sports FC Lower Road Hullbridge Essex SS5 6BJ

Pitch Measurements: 102.1 x 66.6 metres Nearest Station: Rayleigh Home Colours: Royal Blue/White striped shirts, Royal Blue Shorts/Socks Alternative colours: All yellow Midweek Match Night:

Tuesday

Directions: From the A127 leave the A127 and head towards Rayleigh on the A129. Turn left at the first mini

roundabout and go down Crown Hill towards Rayleigh Station. Go past Rayleigh Station which will be on your left and the road bends round to the left and you will go under the railway bridge. Take the first turning the other side of the railway bridge which will be Downhall Road. Continue to the end of Downhall Road and turn left at the end into Hullbridge Road. Follow Hullbridge Road until it comes to an end and there will be a sharp right hand bend which goes in to Lower Road. Continue along Lower Road, straight over the mini roundabout and up the hill. You will see Hilltop Avenue on your left hand side and the turning in to the football ground will be just after this on the right.

Twitter Account: http://HullbridgeSportsFChullbridgeFC Website: http://www.hullbridgesportsfc.co.uk

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ILFORD ESSEX FA PREMIER/RESERVE DIVISION

Chairman: Michael Foley 01708 225 341 (H) mj.foley@aol.co.uk Secretary: Steven Mahoney 077800 58908 (M) mahoney5s@aol.com Fixtures Secretary: As above (Steven Mahoney) Emergency Contact: Glen Hart 07864 114 070 (M) goldhartglen@gmail.com Reserve Manager: Peter O’Connell petermanu65@gmail.com Ground Safety Officer: As above (Michael Foley)

Home Ground:

Cricklefield Stadium 3 Cricklefield Place Ilford IG1 1FY

Pitch Measurements: 112 x 72 yards Nearest Station: Newbury Park Home Colours: Blue and white Alternative colours: Red and white Midweek Match Night: Wednesday Directions: On A118 between Seven Kings station and Ilford.

Twitter Account: @Ilfordfc1881 Website: www.officialilfordfc.com

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REDBRIDGE LONDON FA PREMIER/RESERVE DIVISION

Chairman: Ricky Eaton ricky.eaton247@gmail.com 07534 913087 (M)

Secretary &

Fixtures Secretary:

Bob Holloway r.holloway338@btinternet.com 07890 699907 (M)

Emergency Contact: As above (Bob Holloway)

Reserve Division Manager: George Perendes georgeperendes@hotmail.com 07951 9961195

Ground Safety Officer: TBC

Programme Editor: Adam Silver adammichaelsilver@hotmail.com

Home Ground:

Fairlop Playing Fields

Forest Road

Ilford

IG6 3HJ

Pitch Measurements: TBC

Nearest Station: Fairlop Central Line Tube Station

Home Colours: All royal blue

Alternative colours: All red

Midweek Match Night: Tuesday

Directions:

Twitter Account:

Website: www.redbridgefc.co.uk

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SAWBRIDGEWORTH TOWN HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY FA RESERVE / PREMIER DIVISION

Chairman: Steve Day – 07802-233944—stdayelectrical@gmail.com Secretary: Keith Handley – 07960-148587 keith.handley@outlook.com Fixtures Secretary: Keith Handley Emergency Contact: As above (Steve Day) Reserve Manager: Tony West – 07984-009673—aw2969@aol.com Programme Editor: Keith Handley (Acting) Home Ground: Crofters Stadium Crofters End Sawbridgeworth CM21 0DE Pitch Measurements: 120 x 65 Metres Nearest Station: Sawbridgeworth (About 1 Mile - 15Minutes) Home Colours: Red/Black – Red - Red Alternative colours: Blue – Blue - Yellow Midweek Match Night: Tuesday Directions: From Junction 7 of the M11 head north on the A414 towards Harlow. After

going through 5 Roundabouts carry straight on the A1184 towards Bishops Stortford. When you get to the 2 mini-roundabouts in Sawbridgeworth turn left into West Road and first right into Crofters End. (15 Mins.)

From Bishops Stortford head South on the B1383.Then at Spellbrook straight on the A1184. When arriving at Sawbridgeworth turn right at the 2 mini-roundabouts into West Road and then first right into Crofters End. (15Mins.)

Twitter Account: @sawbotownfc Website: Pitchero.com/clubs/sawbridgeworth

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SOUTHEND MANOR ESSEX FA RESERVE DIVISION

Chairman: Jerry Omango 07402 316 378 (M) southendmanor@btinternet.com Secretary: Steven Robinson 07788 580 360 (M) southendmanor@btinternet.com Fixtures Secretary: As above (Steven Robinson) Emergency Contact: As above (Steven Robinson) Reserve Manager: TBA Programme Editor: TBA Home Ground: Arena Stadium Northumberland Crescent Southend on Sea SS1 2XB Pitch Measurements: 110 x 72 Nearest Station: Southend East (C2C) ¼ mile walk Home Colours: Yellow / Black Shirts, Black Shorts, Black Socks Alternative colours: White / Red Shirts, Black Shorts, Sky Blue Socks Midweek Match Night: Tuesday Directions:

Twitter Account: Website:

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TAKELEY FC ESSEX COUNTY FA RESERVE / PREMIER DIVISION

Chairman: Pat Curran Bluegates Business Park Stortford Road Great Dunmow Essex CM6 1SN 07831 263339 (M) 01279 739060 (H) Takeleyfc @mail.com Pat.Curran@fsifm.com

Secretary: Michael Rabey 07831 845466 (M) 0208 524 4666 (W) 0208 8524 4666 (H) Takeleyfc @mail.com mcrab@btinternet.com

Fixtures Secretary: Lisa Mott 07950 262366 (M) Shyfx1@ntlworld.com

Emergency Contact: Dick Amott 07749 932260 (M) dickamott@aol.com

Reserve Manager: Alan Philpot 07811 518025 (M) alan.philpot@btopenworld.com

Programme Editor: Kim Norris 07584 100797 (M) kim.norris@fsifm.com

Home Ground: FSI Stadium Station Road Takeley Essex CM22 6QA

Pitch Measurements: 100 yds x 65 yds

Nearest Station: Stansted Airport (Overground) Epping (Underground)

Home Colours: Royal Blue Shirts, Shorts and Socks, both Teams

Alternative colours: All Red Shirts, Shorts and Socks, both Teams

Midweek Match Night: Tuesday both Teams

Directions: Take Bus from Stansted Airport to Four Ashes Public House Station Road opposite over bridge on left

Twitter Account: takeley_fc@takeley_fc

Website: www.takeleyfc.com

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WALTHAM ABBEY FC ESSEX FA RESERVE DIVISION

Chairman: John Martin 07956 856 718 (M) Secretary: Simon Casey 0772 192 509 (M) scasey0@icloud.com Fixtures Secretary: As above (Simon Casey) Emergency Contact: Alfie Ferguson 07930 714 842 (M) alfieferg10@hotmail.com Manager: As above (Alfie Ferguson) Programme Editor: n/a Home Ground: Waltham Abbey FC Sewardstone Road Waltham Abbey EN9 1NX Pitch Measurements: 100 x 64.4 Nearest Station: Waltham Cross Home Colours: Green / White Alternative colours: Blue / White Midweek Match Night: Thursday Directions: Come off M25 at Junction 26, follow signs to Waltham Abbey, the ground is

near the cemetery

Twitter Account: @walthamabbeyfc Website: www.wafc.com

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WITHAM TOWN ESSEX FA RESERVE DIVISION

Chairman: Mark Nicholls c/o Witham Town FC Spa Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 1UN Secretary: Mark Nicholls 0777 445 2747 (M) mark.nicholls_1@btinternet.com Fixtures Secretary: As above (Mark Nicholls) Emergency Contact: Kevin Carroll 01376 511 198 Manager: Eddie Proctor eddieproctor@hotmail.co.uk 07590 372 280 (M) Programme Editor: Jim Purtill Ground Safety Officer: Lee Smith Home Ground: Spa Road Witham Essex CM8 1UN Pitch Measurements: 100 x 64 m Nearest Station: Witham Albert Road, Witham CM8 2BS Home Colours: White Shirt, navy shorts, red socks. GK – All green Alternative colours: Yellow Shirt, Blue shorts, Yellow socks. GK – All lime green Midweek Match Night: Wednesday Directions:

Twitter Account: @withamtownfc Website: www.pitchero.com/clubs/withamtown

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Aveley Reserves FC – Reserve Shield Winners 2018/19

Hullbridge Sports FC – League Champions 2018/19

Stansted FC – Gordon Brasted Winners 2018/19