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STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUEIncorporating the Staffordshire County League (Founded in 1900) & the Midland League

(Founded 1984)MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

PRESIDENT

J.T.Phillips,98 Lowhurst Drive, Chell, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 6SUTel; 01782 814745

VICE PRESIDENTS

R.Brindley, 68 Shawe Park Road, Kingsley Holt, ST10 2DJTel; 01538 755699

P.W.Leyland, Rosehill Cottage, 45 Fowlers Lane, Baddeley Edge,ST2 7NB. Tel; 01782 534011

e-mail: [email protected]

CHAIRMAN

R.Crawford, 6 Heather Close, Werrington, Stoke-on-Trent, ST9 0LBTel: 01782 304720(H) 07940987997(M)e-mail: [email protected]

VICE CHAIRMAN

R.Brindley, 68 Shawe Park Road, Kingsley Holt, ST10 2DJTel; 01538 755699

SECRETARY M.Stokes, 21 Corsican Drive, Pye Green, Cannock, Staffs.

WS12 4SZ OFFICE HOURS

Monday to Friday 09.00 to 18.00 SATURDAY EMERGENCIES ONLY, SUNDAYS CLOSED

Tel; 01543 878075 Fax; 01543 879008e-mail: [email protected]

ASSISTANT SECRETARYC.Jackson, 17 Sherratt Street, Bradeley, ST6 7NT

Tel: 01782823291(H), 07763171456(M)e-mail: [email protected]

TREASURER

J.Rushton, 5 Kervis Grove, Meir Park S-o-T. ST3 7SUTel; 01782 393967


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mailto:[email protected]

ASSISTANT TREASURER

R.Bestwick, 17 Glaisher Drive, Meir Park, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 7RFTel: 07182 395723(H) 07967193546(M)

e mail: [email protected]

REFEREE APPOINTMENTS SECRETARY

R.Barlow, 17 Halls Road, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, ST8 6DD Tel; 01782 513926, 07792412182 (M)


REGISTRATION SECRETARY

A. Harrison, 14 Norton Street, Milton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 7BT. Tel; 01782 542779, Mobile 07789632145e-mail: [email protected]

FIXTURE SECRETARY

D.Vickers, 86 Ford Green Road, Smallthorne, ST6 1NXTel: 01782 259944(H) 07401737377(m)

E mail: [email protected]

RESULTS SECRETARY

D.BilbieMobile 07514786146

e-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]

MINUTES SECRETARY

Mrs L Stokes, 21 Corsican Drive, Pye Green, Cannock. WS12 4SZTel: 01543 878075. Fax: 01543 879008

IT SUPPORT & DEVELOPMENTR.Bestwick, 17 Glaisher Drive, Meir Park, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 7RF

Tel: 07182 395723(H) 07967193546(M)e mail: [email protected]

ELECTED OFFICERS & CLUB REPRESENTATIVES

S Matthews, 69 Arnold Grove, Newastle-u-Lyme, ST5 8LDTel ; 01782 861078(H),


J.H.Powner, 27 Oldhill Close, Talke Pits, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 1RDTel; 01782 785832


M.Sutton, 16 Barley Croft, Alsager, ST7 2QUTel: 01270 874951(H), 07733098929(M)


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CO OPTED MEMBERS

J.Cotton, 293 Weston Road, Weston Coyney, ST3 6HATel; 01782 333445(H) 07977516879(M)


Mrs G Salt, 5 Bagnall Road, Milton, ST2 7AYTel: 01782 767066(H), 07949620138(M)


LIFE MEMBER

P. Savage, “Wyndene House”, 63 High Street, Ipstones, ST10 2LU.Tel; 01538 266265

DISCIPLINE COMMITTEE

P.Savage R.Barlow J. Rushton A.Harrison R.Brindley J.T.Phillips J.H.Powner Mrs L Stokes

GROUNDS COMMITTEE

J.T.Phillips A. Harrison R Brindley P.Leyland P.Savage D.Vickers J.Cotton

DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

P.Savage R.Brindley J.Rushton Mrs L Stokes

FINANCE SUB

J Rushton R.Brindley J.H.Powner Mrs L Stokes P.Savage

STAFFS F.A. REPRESENTATIVE

M.Stokes The Chairman and Secretary are ex officio members of all Sub Committees and together with the Vice Chairman form the Leagues’ Emergency Committee.

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MEETINGS FOR SEASON 2019/20

The following meetings have been scheduled:

General League Meetings

Tuesday 6th August 2019

The above meetings to commence at 8.30pm @ Silverdale Athletic FC

Management Meetings

Tuesday 6th August 2019 @ Silverdale Athletic FC

Tuesday 8th October 2019

Tuesday 3rd December 2019

Tuesday 28th January 2020

Tuesday 7th April 2020

Tuesday 12th May 2020

All the above meetings to commence at 7.00pm and venues to be announced nearer the time of meeting

Annual General Meeting

Tuesday 9th June 2020 commencing at 7.30pm

The above meetings to commence at 7.30pm @ Silverdale Athletic FC

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NOTES FOR GUIDANCE OF CLUB SECRETARIES.

League Rules and Handbook:

This League is governed by Rules made by the Football Association and sanctioned by Staffordshire Football Association Limited. Please read them and accustom yourselves to them paying particular attention to:

Registrations, Match Report Forms and the Marking of Referees:Please remember to forward to the Registration Secretary a stamped self addressed envelope when sending in players registration forms. Note that the registration form, if not completed in full, will render the registration form void. Also remember to include the registration numbers for each player taking part in matches when completing relevant reports. Note that on match report forms all substitutes must be named and indicated if they took part in the game. To complete the Referee’s Marking form, look at Appendix D “Marks for Referee” ..

Complete forms incorrectly or not in full or e mail in late and you can expect a fine.

Transfers:Do not forget the procedures for transfers, ensure the following are enclosed in your application:

a) A completed transfer form.b) A signed registration form.c) The appropriate transfer fee.d) A stamped self addressed envelope.

The above must be with the Registration Secretary not less than 24 hours before a transfer can be deemed registered.

Fixtures:Please remember to advise the Fixture Secretary of ground availability especially clubs that have shared grounds with either cricket or another club. If your team has a senior team in a higher level please advise of their fixture program for the forthcoming season.It is essential that Club Secretaries apply Rule 20C

Match Results:It is important that all the relevant information is ready to give when telephoning in match results.Please note and follow Rule 21C

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NOTES FOR THE GUIDANCE OF MATCH OFFICIALS.

League Rules and Handbook:

This League is governed by Rules made by the Football Association and sanctioned by Staffordshire Football Association Limited. Please read them and accustom yourselves to them paying particular attention to:

Fixture acknowledgement:Ensure that you advise, using the appropriate acknowledgement form, for all league and cup fixtures including the Leek Cup, Ray Barlow as soon as you receive your monthly fixture list. To Ray include “open” and “closed” dates for the set of fixtures received together with your availability for the following month. The completion of this acknowledgement form greatly assists Ray when appointing for a following months fixtures. Failure to complete and forward a monthly acknowledgement form will prejudice your future appointments.Also acknowledge Clubs when they advise you of the fixture and location. See League Rule 20C & appendix “F” Standard Orders relating to Referees and Assistants, order no 1.

Match Reporting:Complete in full your match, respect and discipline report forms and forward it to the League Secretary as the form requests. Study the League Rules and include all club misdemeanors on your report. Paying particular attention to Rule 19 Colours and numbering, Rule 20A Late kick off or incorrect football used, Rule 20C late or none notification of match, Rule 20D Team short handed at kick off, Rule 20F Late team sheets, and to the Standard Code of Facilities Appendix “E” with particular attention to points 3, 5 and 9.Use the report form to advise on all these points, if you fail to then you are not only failing yourselves and the League but also your colleagues who follow you to that particular venue, rest assured the Management Committee will take action.

Cup Competitions:Understand the various Cup Competition Rules and be mindful of the correct kick off times. See appendix “C”.

Referee’s Marking Procedure:Be aware of the notes for guidance to Club Secretaries on the marking of Referees.See Appendix D “Marks for referees”.

If you have any doubt don’t be afraid to contact the Referee Appointments Secretary Ray Barlow.

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Staffordshire County Senior League.

Code of Conduct.

Football is the National Game. All those involved with the game at every level whether as a player, match official, coach, administrator, or a member of the League’s Management Committee have a responsibility, above and beyond compliance with the law, to act according to the highest standards of integrity, and to ensure that the reputation of the game is, and remains, high. This code applies to all those involved in football within the Staffordshire County Senior League (S.C.S.L.).

Community:Football, at our level, is a vital part of the community. Football will take into account community feeling when making decisions.

Equality:S.C.S.L. will not tolerate discrimination of any form and will promote measures to prevent it, in whatever form, from being expressed.

Participants:S.C.S.L recognises the sense of ownership felt by everyone who participate at our level of the game. This includes those who play, those who coach or help in any way, and those who officiate, as well as administrators and supporters.

Propriety:S.C.S.L acknowledges that public confidence demands the highest standards of financial and administrative behaviour within the game, and will not tolerate corruption or improper practices.

Trust and Respect:S.C.S.L will uphold a relationship of trust and respect between all involved in the game, whether they are individuals, clubs, or other organisations.

Violence:S.C.S.L will not tolerate violence of any nature by anyone involved in the game.

Fairness:S.C.S.L is committed to fairness in its dealings with all involved in the game.

Integrity and Fair Play:S.C.S.L is committed to the principle of playing to win consistent with Fair Play.

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Code of Conduct for Players:Players are the most important people in the game. Playing for the team, and for the team to win, is the most fundamental part of the game. But not winning at any cost - Fair Play and respect for all others in the game is fundamentally important.Obligations towards the game.A player should:

1. Make every effort to develop their own sporting abilities, in terms of skill, technique, tactics and stamina.

2. Give maximum effort and strive for the best possible performance during a game, even if his team is in a position where the desired result has already been achieved.

3. Set a positive example for others.4. Avoid all forms of gamesmanship, and time wasting.5. Always have regard to the best interests of the game.6. Not use inappropriate language.

Obligations towards one’s own team:A player should:

1. Make every effort consistent with Fair Play and the Laws of the Game to help his own team win.

2. Resist any influence which might, or might be seen to, bring into question his commitment to the team winning.

Respect of the Laws of the Game and S.C.S.L Competition Rules:A player should:

1. Know and abide by the Laws, rules and spirit of the game and the S.C.S.L Competition Rules.

2. Accept success and failure, victory and defeat, equally.3. Resist any temptation to take banned substances or use banned techniques.

Respect towards Opponents:A player should:

1. Treat opponents with due respect at all times, irrespective of the result of the game.

2. Safeguard the physical fitness of opponents, avoid violence and rough play, and help injured opponents.

Respect towards the Match Officials:A player should:

1. Accept the decision of the Match Official without protest.2. Avoid words or actions which may mislead a Match Official.3. Show due respect towards Match officials.

Respect towards Team Officials:A player should:

1. Abide by the instructions of their Manager or Team Officials, provided they do not contradict the spirit of this Code.

2. Show due respect towards the Team Officials of the opponents.

Obligations towards the Supporters:A player should:

1. Show due respect to the interests of supporters.

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Code of Conduct of Managers and Team Officials:Set a positive example for all.

Obligations towards the game:The Team Official should:

1. Set a positive example to all including players and supporters.2. Promote and develop his own team having regard to the interests of his players,

supporters and the reputation of his club.3. Share knowledge and experience when invited to do so, taking into account the interest

of the body that has requested this rather than personal interests.4. Avoid all forms of gamesmanship.5. Show due respect to Match Officials and others involved in the game.6. Always have regard to the best interests of the game, including where publicly

expressing an opinion of the game and any particular aspect of it, including others involved in the game.

7. Not use or tolerate inappropriate language.

Obligations towards the Team:The Team Official should:

1. Make every effort to develop sporting, technical and tactical levels of the club/team, and obtain the best results by the team, using all permitted means.

2. Give priority to the interests of the team over individual interests.3. Resist all illegal or unsporting influences, including banned substances and techniques.4. Promote ethical principles.5. Show due respect to the interests of players and other officials, at their own club/team

and others.

Obligations towards the Supporters:The Team Official should:

1. Show due respect to the interests of supporters.

Respect towards the Match Officials:The Team Official should:

1. Accept the decisions of the Match Official without protest.2. Avoid words or actions which may mislead a Match official.3. Show due respect towards Match Officials.

Code of Conduct for Spectators:Ensure that spectators within your club are always positive in encouraging towards all of the players.Spectators should be reminded that:

1. Their attitude can have a significant bearing on the attitude of players towards other players, Officials, club officials and other spectators.

2. Applaud the opposition as well as their own team.3. Not shout and scream and avoid any form of coaching.4. Respect the Match Officials decisions.5. Give encouragement to everyone to participate in the game.

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Code of Conduct for Match Officials:Under the Laws of the Game the decisions of a referee on points of fact connected with the play are final as far as the result of the game is concerned. A referee also has wide-ranging powers defined in Law 5.The exercising of such power requires a high level of ethnics from referees and assistant referees (referred to in this Code together as “referees”).In addition to the quality of refereeing, the behaviour of the referee has an impact, either directly or indirectly on the conduct of all others involved in the game. Respect for referees and their decisions is a fundamental part of the game. These Codes are applicable to match officials at all levels of the game.

Obligations towards the game :

The referee has a duty to the game in its widest sense.

One of those duties is to help the game to keep moving, compatible with Fair Play, and to seek to ensure it is attractive and is not subject to unnecessary halts.

The referee should:1. Make every effort to prepare fully for a match, both physically and mentally. On

a physical level, a referee must be able to keep up with the speed of the modern game, and be alert and close enough to take correct decisions from credible locations on the field of play.

2. Not be afraid to take decisions. A referee should be fair and firm and must resist any possible influence from protest on the part of players, team officials or spectators.

3. Show respect towards players and team officials.4. Be honest and completely impartial at all times, irrespective of the teams, players

or team officials involved in the match.5. Decline to be appointed to a match if not completely physically or mentally fit to

referee that match (because of illness, injury, or for family or other reasons).6. Inform the League if unable to referee a team or teams for any reason.7. Refrain from requesting hospitality of any kind, or accept any hospitality offered

and considered to be excessive.8. Always have regard to the best interests of the game, including where publicly

expressing an opinion on the game or any particular aspect of it, including others involved in the game.9. Not tolerate inappropriate language from players and/or officials.

Obligations towards the Players :

The powers of the referee must be used with wise judgement and care. Authority and a firm approach must be combined with respect.

1. A referee should have regard to protecting the players.2. A referee should show due respect when speaking with the players, even in the

event of infringements.3. In reports, a referee should set out the true facts and not attempt to justify any

decisions..Obligations towards fellow Referees and Assistant Referees

It is necessary for the referee’s authority to be protected, not only for the sake of the game, but also in the interest of fellow referees and assistant referees. This protection should, however, not influence the overriding regard for protection of the players.

1. A referee should refrain from publicly expressing any criticism of fellow referees, assistant referees or other match officials.

2. A referee should assist with the development of less experienced referees and assistant referees.

3. An assistant referee should give his total support to the referee, but without undue interference or insistence.

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Staffordshire County Senior League

Data Protection Policy

1. About this Policy1.1 This Policy is to help clubs, County Football Associations and football leagues deal with

data protection matters internally. This should be kept with other club / County Football Association / football league policies and a copy should be given (or made available) to all staff members, volunteers and others who come into contact with personal data during the course of their involvement with the club / County Football Association / football league.

1.2 The STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE, (“we”, “our”, “us”) handle personal data about current, former, and on occasion prospective players [and their parents or guardians], employees, volunteers, committee members, other [Club/ County FA/League] members, referees, coaches, managers, contractors, third parties, suppliers, and any other individuals that we communicate with.

1.3 In your official capacity with the [Club/ County FA/League], you may process personal data on our behalf and we will process personal data about you. We recognise the need to treat all personal data in an appropriate and lawful manner, in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR).

1.4 Correct and lawful treatment of this data will maintain confidence in the STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE, and protect the rights of players and any other individuals associated with the STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE. This Policy sets out our data protection responsibilities and highlights the obligations of the STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE, which means the obligations of our employees, committee, volunteers, members, and any other contractor or legal or natural individual or organisation acting for or on behalf of the STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE.

1.5 You are obliged to comply with this policy when processing personal data on behalf of the STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE, and this policy will help you to understand how to handle personal data.

1.6 The STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE will be responsible for ensuring compliance with this Policy. Any questions about this Policy or data protection concerns should be referred to the committee.

1.7 We process employer, volunteer, member, referee, coach, manager, contractor, committee, supplier and third party personal data for administrative and STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE management purposes. Our purpose for holding this personal data is to be able to contact relevant individuals on STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE business or administer the terms of your employment, and our legal basis for processing your personal data in this way is the contractual relationship we have with you and operational requirements to administer fixtures, training and FA disciplinary requirements. We will keep this data for 1 MONTH after the end of your official relationship with the STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE, unless required otherwise by law and / or regulatory requirements. If you do not provide your personal data for this purpose, you will not be able to carry out your role or the obligations of your contract with the STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE.

2. What we need from you2.1 To assist with our compliance with GDPR we will need you to comply with the terms of this

policy. We have set out the key guidance in this section but please do read the full policy carefully.

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2.2 Please help us to comply with the data protection principles (set out briefly in section 3 of this policy and in further detail below):2.2.1 please ensure that you only process data in accordance with our transparent

processing as set out in our Privacy notice;2.2.2 please only process personal data for the purposes for which we have collected it

(i.e. if you want to do something different with it then please seek guidance from the Secretary of the STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE Secretary in the first instance;

2.2.3 please do not ask for further information about players and / or members and / or staff and / or volunteers without first checking with STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE Secretary

2.2.4 if you are asked to correct an individual’s personal data, please make sure that you can identify that individual and, where you have been able to identify them, make the relevant updates on our records and systems;

2.2.5 please comply with our retention periods listed in our Privacy Notice and make sure that if you still have information which falls outside of those dates, that you delete/destroy it securely;

2.2.6 please treat all personal data as confidential. If it is stored in electronic format then please consider whether the documents themselves should be password protected or whether your personal computer is password protected and whether you can limit the number of people who have access to the information. Please also consider the security levels of any cloud storage provider (and see below). If it is stored in hard copy format then please make sure it is locked away safely and is not kept in a car overnight or disposed of in a public place;

2.2.7 if you are looking at using a new electronic system for the storage of information, please seek guidance from the Secretary of the STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE Secretary in the first instance; so that we can decide whether such a system is appropriately secure and complies with GDPR;

2.2.8 if you are planning on sharing personal data with any third party outside the FA structure then please seek guidance from the Secretary of the STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE Secretary in the first instance; before doing so who will be able to check that the correct contractual provisions are in place and that we have a lawful basis to share the information;

2.2.9 if you receive a subject access request (or you think somebody is making a subject access request for access to the information we hold on them) then please tell [insert name] as soon as possible because we have legal responsibilities to comply within strict timelines;

2.2.10 if you think there has been a data breach (for example you have lost personal data or a personal device which contains personal data or you have been informed that a coach has done so, or you have sent an email and open copied all contacts in) then please seek guidance from the Secretary of the STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE Secretary in the first instance; who will be able to help you to respond.

If you have any questions at any time then please seek guidance from the Secretary of the STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE Secretary in the first instance;. We are here to help.

3. Data protection principles3.1 Anyone processing personal data must comply with the enforceable principles of data

protection. Personal data must be:3.1.1 processed lawfully, fairly and in a transparent manner;3.1.2 collected for only specified, explicit and legitimate purposes;

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3.1.3 adequate, relevant and limited to what is necessary for the purpose(s) for which it is processed;

3.1.4 accurate and, where necessary, kept up to date;3.1.5 kept in a form which permits identification of individuals for no longer than is

necessary for the purpose(s) for which it is processed; 3.1.6 processed in a manner that ensures its security by appropriate technical and

organisational measures to protect against unauthorised or unlawful processing and against accidental loss, destruction or damage;

3.2 We are responsible for and must be able to demonstrate compliance with the data protection principles listed above.

4. Fair and lawful processing4.1 This Policy aims to ensure that our data processing is done fairly and without adversely

affecting the rights of the individual.4.2 Lawful processing means data must be processed on one of the legal bases set out in the

GDPR. When special category personal data is being processed, additional conditions must be met.

5. Processing for limited purposes5.1 The STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE collects and processes personal

data. This is data we receive directly from an individual and data we may receive from other sources.

5.2 We will only process personal data for the purposes of the STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE as instructed by the MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE, the County FA or The FA, or as specifically permitted by the GDPR. We will let individuals know what those purposes are when we first collect the data or as soon as possible thereafter.

6. Consent6.1 One of the lawful bases on which we may be processing data is the individual’s consent.6.2 An individual consents to us processing their personal data if they clearly indicate specific

and informed agreement, either by a statement or positive action. 6.3 Individuals must be easily able to withdraw their consent at any time and withdrawal must

be promptly honoured. Consents WILL be refreshed every season. 6.4 Explicit consent is usually required for automated decision-making and for cross-border data

transfers, and for processing special category personal data. Where persons under the age of 18 are involved then the consent must be in writing from parent/guardian

6.5 Where consent is our legal basis for processing, we will need to keep records of when and how this consent was captured.

6.6 Our Privacy Notice sets out the lawful bases on which we process data of our players and members.

7. Notifying individuals7.1 Where we collect personal data directly from individuals, we will inform them about:

7.1.1 the purpose(s) for which we intend to process that personal data;7.1.2 the legal basis on which we are processing that personal data;7.1.3 where that legal basis is a legitimate interest, what that legitimate interest is;7.1.4 where that legal basis is statutory or contractual, any possible consequences of

failing to provide that personal data;7.1.5 the types of third parties, if any, with which we will share that personal data,

including any international data transfers;7.1.6 their rights as data subjects, and how they can limit our use of their personal data;7.1.7 the period for which data will be stored and how that period is determined;

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7.1.8 any automated decision-making processing of that data and whether the data may be used for any further processing, and what that further processing is.

7.2 If we receive personal data about an individual from other sources, we will provide the above information as soon as possible and let them know the source we received their personal data from;

7.3 We will also inform those whose personal data we process that we, the STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE, are the data controller in regard to that data, and which individual(s) in the STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE are responsible for data protection.

8. Adequate, relevant and non-excessive processing8.1 We will only collect personal data that is required for the specific purpose notified to the

individual.8.2 You may only process personal data if required to do so in your official capacity with the

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE. You cannot process personal data for any reason unrelated to your duties.

8.3 The STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE must ensure that when personal data is no longer needed for specified purposes, it is deleted or anonymised.

9. Accurate dataWe will ensure that personal data we hold is accurate and kept up to date. We will check the accuracy of any personal data at the point of collection and at the start of each season. We will take all reasonable steps to destroy or amend inaccurate or out-of-date data. 10. Timely processingWe will not keep personal data longer than is necessary for the purpose(s) for which they were collected. We will take all reasonable steps to destroy or delete data which is no longer required, as per our Privacy Notice.11. Processing in line with data subjects’ rights11.1 As data subjects, all individuals have the right to:

11.1.1 be informed of what personal data is being processed;11.1.2 request access to any data held about them by a data controller;11.1.3 object to processing of their data for direct-marketing purposes (including

profiling);11.1.4 ask to have inaccurate or incomplete data rectified;11.1.5 be forgotten (deletion or removal of personal data);11.1.6 restrict processing;11.1.7 data portability; and11.1.8 not be subject to a decision which is based on automated processing.

11.2 The STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE is aware that not all individuals’ rights are absolute, and any requests regarding the above should be immediately reported to the MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE, and if applicable escalated to the STAFFORDSHIRE FA for guidance.

12. Data security12.1 We will take appropriate security measures against unlawful or unauthorised processing of

personal data, and against the accidental loss of, or damage to, personal data.12.2 We have proportionate procedures and technology to maintain the security of all personal

data. 12.3 Personal data will only be transferred to another party to process on our behalf (a data

processor) where we have a GDPR-compliant written contract in place with that data processor.

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12.4 We will maintain data security by protecting the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the personal data.

12.5 Our security procedures include:12.5.1 Entry controls. Any stranger seen in entry-controlled areas should be reported.12.5.2 Secure desks, cabinets and cupboards. Desks and cupboards should be locked

if they hold personal data.12.5.3 Methods of disposal. Paper documents should be shredded. Digital storage

devices should be physically destroyed.12.5.4 Equipment. Screens and monitors must not show personal data to passers-by,

and should be locked when unattended. Excel spreadsheets will be password protected.

12.5.5 Personal Devices. Anyone accessing or processing the STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE’s personal data on their own device, must have and operate a password only access or similar lock function, and should have appropriate anti-virus protection. These devices must have the STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE’s personal data removed prior to being replaced by a new device or prior to such individual ceasing to work with or support the STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE.

13. Disclosure and sharing of personal information13.1 We share personal data with the County FA/ and The FA, and with applicable leagues using

Whole Game System.13.2 We may share personal data with third parties or suppliers for the services they provide, and

instruct them to process our personal data on our behalf as data processors. Where we share data with third parties, we will ensure we have a compliant written contract in place incorporating the minimum data processer terms as set out in the GDPR, which may be in the form of a supplier’s terms of service.

13.3 We may share personal data we hold if we are under a duty to disclose or share an individual’s personal data in order to comply with any legal obligation, or in order to enforce or apply any contract with the individual or other agreements; or to protect our rights, property, or safety of our employees, players, other individuals associated with the STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE or others.

14. Transferring personal data to a country outside the EEAWe may transfer any personal data we hold to a country outside the European Economic Area (EEA), provided that one of the appropriate safeguards applies.15. Reporting a personal data breach15.1 In the case of a breach of personal data, we may need to notify the applicable regulatory

body and the individual. 15.2 If you know or suspect that a personal data breach has occurred, inform a member of the

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE immediately, who may need to escalate to the County FA/ FA as appropriate. You should preserve all evidence relating to a potential personal data breach.

16. Dealing with subject access requests16.1 Individuals may make a formal request for information we hold about them. Anyone who

receives such a request should forward it to the MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE immediately, and where necessary escalated to the County FA/ FA for guidance. Nobody should feel bullied or pressured into disclosing personal information.

16.2 When receiving telephone enquiries, we will only disclose personal data if we have checked the caller's identity to make sure they are entitled to it.

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17. Accountability17.1 The [Club / County FA / League] must implement appropriate technical and organisational

measures to look after personal data, and is responsible for, and must be able to demonstrate compliance with the data protection principles.

17.2 The STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE must have adequate resources and controls in place to ensure and to document GDPR compliance, such as:17.2.1 providing fair processing notice to individuals at all points of data capture;17.2.2 training committee and volunteers on the GDPR, and this Data Protection Policy;

and17.2.3 reviewing the privacy measures implemented by the STAFFORDSHIRE

COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE.18. Changes to this policy

We reserve the right to change this policy at any time. Where appropriate, we will notify you by email.


Privacy Notice

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE ("we", "our", "us") take your privacy very

seriously.

This Privacy Notice sets out how we use and look after the personal information we collect from you.

We are the data controller, responsible for the processing of any personal data you give us. We take

reasonable care to keep your information secure and to prevent any unauthorised access to or use of it.

What personal data we hold on you

Personal data means any information about an individual from which that individual can be identified.

We collect, use, store and transfer some personal data of our participants [and their parents or

guardians], and other League members.

You provide information about yourself and your members when you register with the League, and by

filling in forms at an event or online, or by corresponding with us by phone, e-mail or otherwise.

The information you give us may include name, date of birth, address, e-mail address, phone number,

gender, and the contact details of a third party in the case of emergency. We may also ask for relevant

health information, which is classed as special category personal data, for the purposes of health,

wellbeing, welfare and safeguarding. Where we hold this data it will be with the explicit consent of the

participant or, if applicable, the participant’s parent or guardian.

Where we need to collect personal data to fulfil League responsibilities and you do not provide that 17

data, we may not be able honour or administer your registration.

Why we need your personal data

We will only use personal data for any purpose for which it has been specifically provided.

The reason we need participants’ and members’ personal data is to be able to operate the football league

and arrange matches; to administer registration, and provide the league services you are signing up to

when you register with the League as a club or participant. Our lawful basis for processing this personal

data is that we have a contractual obligation to anyone as a participant or member to provide the

services they are registering for.

We have set out below, in a table format, a description of all the ways we plan to use personal data, and

which of the legal bases we rely on to do so. We have also identified what our legitimate interests are

where appropriate.

Purpose/ Processing Lawful Basis for processing under Article 6 of the

GDPR.

Processing registration forms Administration & Operational Requirement

Organising matches Administration & Operational Requirement

Sending out match or League information and updates Administration & Operational Requirement

to check compliance with our League criteria to

participate in the League

Administration & Operational Requirement and

Legitimate Interests. Our Legitimate Interests are that

we need to ensure that participants meet the appropriate

criteria to ensure that the matches that are organised are

fair.

sharing data with referees Administration & Operational Requirement

sharing data with the club you are a member of, county

football associations and the FAAdministration & Operational Requirement

sharing data with committee members to provide

information about league activities, registration

renewals or invitation to social events

The League has a legitimate interest to maintain

participant correspondence for league community

purposes.

sharing data with third party service or facility providersThe League has a legitimate interest to run the

organisation efficiently and as it sees fit. Provision of

some third party services is for the benefit of the

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League and participants.

sharing anonymised data with a funding partner as

condition of grant funding e.g. Local Authority

The League has a legitimate interest to run the

organisation efficiently and as it sees fit. Application

for funding is a purpose that benefits the League and

participants.

publishing match and league results

Consent. We will only publish personal data in a public

domain, including images and names, if we have your

consent for us to do so. In the case of children under the

age of 13 then only with written consent of

parent/guardian

sending out marketing information such as newsletters

and information about promotions and offers from

sponsors

Consent. We will only send direct marketing if you are

an existing member, participant or other associated

individual and you have not previously objected to this

marketing, or, you have actively provided your consent.

to ensure we understand possible health risksConsent. We will only process details on anyone

medical history with their consent.

Who we share your personal data with

When you register with the League, your information, if you are a coach or volunteer will be or if you

are another participant may be entered onto the Whole Game System database, which is administered

by the FA. We also pass your information to the County FA/ FA for affiliation purposes.

We may share personal data with selected third parties, suppliers and sub-contractors such as, coaches

or match organisers. Third-party service providers will only process your personal data for specified

purposes and in accordance with our instructions.

We may disclose personal information to third parties to comply with a legal obligation; or to protect

the rights, property, or safety of our participants, members or affiliates, or others.

The League’s data processing may require personal data to be transferred outside of the UK. Where the

League does transfer personal data overseas it is with the sufficient appropriate safeguards in place to

ensure the security of that personal data.

Protection of your personal data

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We have put in place appropriate security measures to prevent personal data from being accidentally

lost, used or accessed in an unauthorised way, altered or disclosed.

How long we hold your personal data

We keep personal data on our participants while they continue to be a participant or are otherwise

actively involved with the League. We will delete this data after a participant has left or otherwise

ended their registration or affiliation, or sooner if specifically requested and we are able to do so. We

may need to retain some personal data for longer for legal or regulatory purposes. The personal data that

is stored on Whole Game System is subject to the FA’s privacy policy so we advise you review that

policy together with this notice. If anyone would like their personal data to be deleted from Whole

Game System then please contact the County FA.

A participant is considered ‘left or otherwise ended their registration or affiliation’ once all obligations

have been met.

Your rights regarding your personal data

As a data subject participants may have the right at any time to request access to, rectification or erasure

of their personal data; to restrict or object to certain kinds of processing of their personal data, including

direct marketing; to the portability of their personal data and to complain to the UK’s data protection

supervisory authority, the Information Commissioner’s Office about the processing of their personal

data.

As a data subject participants are not obliged to share their personal data with the League. If they

choose not to share their personal data with us we may not be able to register them with the League.

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time, and will inform you to any changes in how we

handle personal data.

If participants have any questions about this Privacy Notice then please contact the Leagues Data

Protection Officer.


Social Media Policy

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Social media (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) is a broad term for any kind of online platform which

enables people to directly interact with each other. However some games, for example Minecraft or

World of Warcraft and video sharing platforms such as You Tube have social media elements to them.

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE recognises the numerous benefits and opportunities

which a social media presence offers. MEMBERS, parents/carers and pupils/students are actively

encouraged to find creative ways to use social media. However, there are some risks associated with

social media use, especially around the issues of safeguarding, bullying and personal reputation. This

policy aims to encourage the safe use of social media by STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR

LEAGUE, its MEMBERS.

Scope

This policy is subject to STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE’s Codes of Conduct and

Acceptable Use Agreements.

This policy:

Applies to all MEMBERS and to all online communications which directly or indirectly,

represent STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE .

Applies to such online communications posted at any time and from anywhere.

Encourages the safe and responsible use of social media through training and education

Defines the monitoring of public social media activity pertaining to STAFFORDSHIRE

COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE respects privacy and understands that MEMBERS

may use social media forums in their private lives. However, personal communications likely to have a

negative impact on professional standards and/or STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE ’s

reputation are within the scope of this policy.

Professional communications are those made through official channels, posted using

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE name. All professional communications are within

the scope of this policy.

Personal communications are those made via a personal social media accounts. In all cases, where a

personal account is used which associates itself with STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE

or impacts on STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE, it must be made clear that the

member is not communicating on behalf of STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE with an

appropriate disclaimer. Such personal communications are within the scope of this policy.

Personal communications which do not refer to or impact upon STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR

LEAGUE are outside the scope of this policy.

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Organisational control

Roles & Responsibilities

MEMBERS

o Know the contents of and ensure that any use of social media is carried out in line

with this and other relevant policies

o Regularly monitoring, updating and managing content posted

o Adding an appropriate disclaimer to personal accounts when naming

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE

Process for creating new accounts

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE community is encouraged to consider if a social

media account will help them in their work, e.g. a history department Twitter account, or a “Friends of

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE” Facebook page. Anyone wishing to create such an

account must present a business case to STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE which covers the following points:-

The aim of the account

The intended audience

How the account will be promoted

Who will run the account (at least two MEMBERS should be named)

Will the account be open or private/closed

Following consideration an application will be approved or rejected. In all cases, the MANGEMENT

COMMITTEE must be satisfied that anyone running a social media account on behalf of

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE has read and understood this policy and received

appropriate training. This also applies to anyone who is not directly employed by STAFFORDSHIRE

COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE, including volunteers or parents.

Monitoring

SOCIAL accounts must be monitored regularly and frequently. Any comments, queries or complaints

made through those accounts must be responded to within 24 hours (or on the next working day if

received at a weekend) even if the response is only to acknowledge receipt. Regular monitoring and

intervention is essential in case a situation arises where bullying or any other inappropriate behaviour

arises on a school social media account.

Behaviour

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE requires that all users using social media

adhere to the standard of behaviour as set out in this policy and other relevant policies.

Digital communications by MEMBERS must be professional and respectful at all times and

in accordance with this policy. MEMBERS will not use social media to infringe on the rights

and privacy of others or make ill-considered comments or judgments about MEMBERS,

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MANAGEMENT or the COMMITTEE. Social media accounts must not be used for

personal gain. MEMBERS must ensure that confidentiality is maintained on social media

even after they leave the membership of STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE.

Users must declare who they are in social media posts or accounts. Anonymous posts are

discouraged in relation to school activity.

If a journalist makes contact about posts made using social media MEMBERS must refer

this to STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

for assessment.

Unacceptable conduct, (e.g. defamatory, discriminatory, offensive, harassing content or a

breach of data protection, confidentiality, copyright) will be considered extremely seriously

by STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE and will be reported as soon as

possible to a relevant senior member of MEMBERS, and escalated where appropriate.

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE will take appropriate action in the event

of breaches of the social media policy. Where conduct is found to be unacceptable,

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE will deal with the matter internally.

Where conduct is considered illegal, STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE will

report the matter to the police and other relevant external agencies, and may take action

according to the disciplinary policy.

Legal considerations

Users of social media should consider the copyright of the content they are sharing and,

where necessary, should seek permission from the copyright holder before sharing.

Users must ensure that their use of social media does not infringe upon relevant data

protection laws, or breach confidentiality.

Handling abuse

When acting on behalf of STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE, handle

offensive comments swiftly and with sensitivity.

If a conversation turns and becomes offensive or unacceptable, users should block, report or

delete other users or their comments/posts and should inform the audience exactly why the

action was taken (Ensure you take screen shots for evidence and further process)

If you feel that you or someone else is subject to abuse by colleagues through use of a social

networking site, then this action must be reported to the WELFARE OFFICER or

SECRETARY immediately.

Tone

The tone of content published on social media should be appropriate to the audience, whilst retaining

appropriate levels of professional standards. Key words to consider when composing messages are:

Engaging

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Conversational

Informative

Friendly (on certain platforms, e.g. Facebook)

Use of images

USE of images can be assumed to be acceptable, providing the following guidelines are strictly adhered

to.

Permission to use any photos or video recordings HAS BEEN APPROVED. If anyone, for

any reason, asks not to be filmed or photographed then their wishes should be respected.

Under no circumstances should MEMBERS share or upload pictures online other than via

owned social media accounts

MEMBERS should exercise their professional judgement about whether an image is

appropriate to share on social media accounts.

If a member inadvertently takes a compromising picture which could be misconstrued or

misused, they must delete it immediately.

Personal use

MEMBERS

o Personal communications are those made via a personal social media accounts. In

all cases, where a personal account is used which associates itself with

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE or impacts on

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE, it must be made clear that the

member of MEMBERS is not communicating on behalf of STAFFORDSHIRE

COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE with an appropriate disclaimer. Such personal

communications are within the scope of this policy.

o Personal communications which do not refer to or impact upon

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE are outside the scope of this

policy.

Monitoring posts about STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE

As part of active social media engagement, it is considered good practice to pro-actively

monitor the Internet for public postings about STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR

LEAGUE.

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE should effectively respond to social

media comments made by others according to a defined policy or process.

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Staffordshire County

Senior League

Club Directory

Premier Division

ABBEY HULTON UNITED

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Secretary: John Wightman,11 Mill Hayes Road, Burslem. ST6 4JB.

Telephone: 01782 810895 (H) 07766451010 (M)e-mail: [email protected] Or [email protected]

Chairman: Lee Savage99 Chillington Way, Norton Heights Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 8GJ

Telephone: 07766995222 (M)

Ground Address: Abbey Hulton Utd FC, Drayton Beaumont Park, Birches Head Road, Abbey Hulton, ST2 8DD

Telephone: 01782 570302

Directions to grounds: M6 to junction 15, onto A500, keep to right lane taking flyover, continue to 1st traffic island, take 3rd exit for 200 yds turning left at next traffic island, at lights go straight ahead for Leek. Straight across next traffic island taking inside lane for Milton, ahead at lights for 1 mile, turn left into Birches Head Road, go over small hump backed bridge (single line traffic, ground 100 yds ahead on right).

Colours: Shirt: Orange Shorts: Black Stockings: Black

Change: Shirt: Yellow Shorts: Yellow Stockings: Yellow/BlackGoalkeepers primary: Green Change: Sky Blue

Year of Formation: 1947County Association: StaffordshireFloodlights: YesMatch Programme: NoTeam Manager: Nathan Wilkes

07817564773`(M)Mid Week Home: WednesdayMeetings: 3rd Monday in Month at Club Previous League: Staffs County (North)

Staffs AllianceHONOURS

Champions & Cup Winners 1998 Staffs County League (North). 2003 Springbank Vending Midland League Champions

2007/08 Leek Cup Runners up. 2013 Presidents Trophy Winners2018/19 Division 1 runners up

ALSAGER TOWN

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Secretary: Paul Burns34 Hassall Road, Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 2HQ

Telephone: 01270 222393(H) 07966435097(M)e-mail: [email protected]

Chairman: Terry Greer203 Milton Road, Sneyd Green, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 6HS

Telephone: 01782 269284(H) 07787950429(B)

Ground Address: Wood Park Stadium,, Woodland Court, Alsager,ST7 2DPTelephone:

Directions to grounds: M6 to junction 16 -A500 towards Stoke, leave A500 at 2nd exit (A34 Congleton) at 2nd set of traffic lights on A34 turn left for Alsager, turn right opposite Caradon/Twyfords (500 yds) into Moorhouse Avenue, ground off West Grove, 3rd turning on right (sign Alsager Town F C ).

Colours: Shirt: Black/White Shorts: Black Stockings: Black

Change: Shirt: Black/Yellow Shorts: Black Stockings: BlackGoalkeepers primary: Green Change: Orange

Year of Formation: 1968County Association: CheshireFloodlights: YesMatch Programme: NoTeam Manager: Scott Woodcock 07774615962(M)Mid Week Home: WednesdayMeetings: 2nd Thursday at Ground.

Previous League: Crewe and District

HONOURS

2010.SCSL Presidents Trophy Finalists2016 Crewe Saturday Cup finalists2017 Crewe Saturday Cup finalists2018 Crewe Saturday Cup finalists

2018/19 Leek Cup finalists

ASHBOURNE FC

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Secretary: David Riley,8 Maple Drive, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1HU

Telephone: 01335 347641 (H) 07740262684 (M)e-mail: [email protected]

Chairman: Paul Riley2 Royston Close, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1BG

Telephone: 01335 342024 (H) 07736433010 (M)e-mail: [email protected]

Ground Address: Hillfield(Rocester FC) Mill Street, Rocester, ST14 5JX

Directions to ground: From junction 15 M6 take A500 towards Stoke. Take the A50 signposted Uttoxeter/Derby past the Bet365 Stadium. At the A50 roundabout adjoining McDonalds at Uttoxeter, take the B5030 to Rocester (also signposted for Ashbourne and Alton Towers). After approximately 3 miles turn right at the second island (opposite the JCB factory) going over the narrow bridge into Rocester village. At the mini-island turn right into Mill Street and the ground is 500 metres on the left, immediately past the JCB Academy (former cotton mill). Car parking at rear of ground.Colours:

Shirt: Royal Blue/Black Shorts: Blue Stockings BlueChange: Shirt: Red/White Stripes Shorts: Red Stockings Red

Goalkeepers primary: Yellow Change: Year of Formation: 1954County Association: DerbyshireFloodlights: YesMatch Programme: NoTeam Manager: Adrian Webb

07980363564(M)Mid Week Home: WednesdayMeetings: 1st Monday in month at

Compton Social Club Previous League: West Midlands Regional League

HONOURS2000 Beauvale Midland Regional Alliance Premier Division Champions, 2002 Derbyshire County F A Junior Cup Runners Up, 2003 West Midlands Regional League Division 1 League Cup Runners Up. 2009 Derbyshire FA Divisional Cup Runners up. 2015/6 Division 1 Runners Up 2017/18 Leek Cup Finalists2018/19 Premier Division Fair Play award

AUDLEY

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Secretary: Brian Finney12 Wesley Street, Wood Lane, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 8PQ

Telephone: 01782 721914(H) 07446027132(M)Match Day Secretary:Emma Minton, 19 Merlin Way, Kidsgrove, S-o-T, ST74YL Telephone: 07717366303(M) e-mail: [email protected]: Richard Platt

11 Hope Street, Bignall End, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 8PXTelephone: 01782 721133(H) 01782 604517(B)

Ground Address: Town Fields, Old Road, Bignall End, ST7 8QHTelephone:

Directions to grounds: M6 to junction 16, A500 towards Stoke leave at 1st exit, Audley/ Alsager, turn right at junction for Audley, proceed for one and a half miles to the next “T” junction, turn left, go over brow of hill then take 1st left into Old Road, ground is 80yds ahead on left.

Colours: Shirt: Red/White stripes Shorts: White Stockings: Red

Change: Shirt: Navy Shorts: Navy Stockings: NavyGoalkeepers primary: Green Change: Yellow

Year of Formation: 1895County Association: StaffordshireFloodlights: NoMatch Programme: NoTeam Manager: Wayne Smith

07592725569(M)Mid Week Home: WednesdayMeetings: 2nd Monday in month at Audley ClubPrevious League:

HONOURS1990 Winners League, Challenge Cup. 1991 Winners League, Challenge Shield. 1994 Finalists League, Challenge Cup. 1995 Winners Staffs F.A.Vase. 1996 League Runners up, Charity Shield Winners. Champions 1998 & 1999. 1999 League Cup Finalists. 2003 League Cup Winners, 2004 Runners up Staffs F.A Vase, Runners Up Leek Cup. 2009 SCSL Division 2 League Cup Winners, President Trophy Runners up & Division 2 Runners up, 2010SCSL Division 1 Champions. 2011 Challenge Cup Runners up, Division 2 Champions, SFA President Cup Winners. 2012 Leek Cup Runners Up. 2013 Secretary of the Year2018/19 Division 1 Champions

BRERETON SOCIAL FC

Secretary: Chris Mulli

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100 Lower Birches Way, Rugeley, Staffs, WS15 1 GBTelephone: 07811667007(M)

e-mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Chairman: Gordon Schemilt16 Stockings Lane Rugeley, Staffs, WS15 4LQ

Telephone: 07817921443(M)

Ground Address: Red Lion Ground, Armitage Lane, Brereton, RugeleyWS15 1ED Telephone: 01889 585526

Directions to grounds: M6 to junction 12, Take A5 towards Brownhills. At first island turn left (Longford House Beefeater Restaurant on your left) and head towards Cannock. From Cannock take A460 to Rugeley. At Rugeley Globe Island take 3rd Exit, through traffic lights under railway bridges bearing right on A51 heading towards Lichfield. Continue on Brereton Main Road for approx. 1 mile and turn left at set of traffic lights into Armitage Lane. Ground entrance 60 metres on your right.

Colours:Shirt: Red/White Shorts: Black Stockings: Red

Change Shirt: Blue/Black Shorts: Blue Stockings: BlueGoalkeepers primary; Green Change: Yellow

Year of Formation: 1899County Association: StaffordshireFloodlights: YesMatch Programme: NoTeam Manager: Spencer Fereday

07779723445(M) Mid Week Home: WednesdayMeetings: 1st Sunday at Brereton Social

HONOURSStaffs FA Challenge Cup Winners 1961/62, 66/67, 67/68, 97/98, 2001/02

2016/17 Division 2 League Champions2017/18 Division 1 runners up

CHEADLE TOWN F.C.

Secretary: Terry Fowell (please confirm fixtures via telephone)

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7 Derwent Drive, Cheadle, ST10 1QNTelephone: 01538 756223 (H)

Chairman: Peter Bentley,138 Leek Road, Cheadle, ST10 1JL

Telephone: 01538 756067 e-mail: [email protected]

Ground Address: Thorley Drive, Cheadle ST10 1SA Telephone: 01538 753883

Directions to grounds: M6 to junction 15, then A500 (Uttoxeter/Derby) proceed and take A50 (Uttoxeter/Derby) stay on A50 for approx 6 miles. At roundabout take 1st left A521 for Upper Tean. At Tean take left A522 to Cheadle. Proceed A522 into Cheadle to mini roundabout, take right B5032(Ashbourne Road) take 3rd right into Thorley Drive – ground entrance 300 yard on right

Colours: Shirt: Green Shorts: Black Stockings: BlackChange: Shirt: Red Shorts: Red Stockings: RedGoalkeepers primary: Orange Change; Green, Yellow or Red

Year of Formation: 1948County Association: StaffordshireFloodlights: NoMatch Programme: NoTeam Manager: Peter Bentley

01538 756067(H)Mid Week Home: WednesdayMeetings: 3rd Wednesday in month, @ Thorley

DrivePrevious League:

HONOURS

2009 SCSL Presidents Trophy Winners, Programme WinnersStaffordshire FA Challenge Cup Runners Up. 2011 Division 1 Runners Up,

SFA Challenge Cup Winners. 2016/17 League Challenge Cup Finalists2016-2017 Premier Division Fair Play Award

2017/18 League Challenge Cup winners2018/19 Premier Division Secretary of the Year

EASTWOOD HANLEY

Match Day Secretary: Mick Bartley,

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8 Swanland Grove, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 1TFTelephone: 01782 332888(H) 07922146730(M)

e-mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Chairman: Chris Williams,30, Thirlemere Grove, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 5HZ

Telephone: 07796672815 (M)

Ground Address: Northwood Stadium, Keelings Road, Hanley, ST1 6PA Telephone: 01782 234400

Directions to ground: Exit M6 junction 15 onto A500 for Stoke. Keep on A500 for about 1.5 miles. Go under bridge of A50 and immediately bear left off A500. Get into the right hand lane and at the traffic lights turn right. Get in the left hand lane, go under the bridge and turn left at the roundabout . Go through at set of lights and at the next set of traffic lights keep towards to right hand and head towards Leek.. Straight over next roundabout. At the next set of traffic lights keep in the left and go straight over through the lights. After about 200 yards turn left into Crommer road, Stadiujm is 500 yards on the left.

Colours: Shirt: Blue/White Shorts: Blue Stockings: BlueChange: Shirt: Yellow/Navy Shorts: Yellow Stockings: Yellow2nd change Shirt Red/Navy Shorts Navy Stockings Navy

Goalkeepers primary: Green Change: Red or Sky Blue

Year of Formation: 2013County Association: StaffordshireFloodlights: NoMatch Programme: YesTeam Manager: Dwayne Spence

07954411869(M)Mid Week Home: WednesdayMeetings: 1st Monday of month at club house

HONOURS2013 Division 2 Secretary of the Year. 2015/16 division 2 Champions

2017/18 Secretary of the Year & Fair Play award

FOLEY MEIR

Secretary: Andrew Mapperson32

16 Coalport Drive, Walton, Stone, ST15 0XUTelephone: 01785 816528 (H) 07831550094(M)


Chairman: Andy Mapperson16 Coalport Drive, Walton, Stone, ST15 0XU

Telephone: 01785 816528 (H) 07831550094(M)e-mail: [email protected]

Ground Address: McIntosh Arena, Whitcombe Road, Meir , ST3 6AUTelephone:

Directions to grounds: M6 to junction 15, take A500 exiting for the new A50

(Uttoxeter/Derby) exit A50 for Meir turning left onto Weston Road (A520) past Meir Sports & Social Club taking next left into Whitcombe Road and ground.

Colours: Shirt: Red/Black Shorts: Black Stockings: Red/Black

Change: Shirt: Blue Shorts: Blue Stockings: BlueGoalkeepers primary: Yellow Change: Green

Year of Formation: 1947County Association: StaffordshireFloodlights: NoMatch Programme: YesTeam Manager: Keiran Mear

07772054291Mid Week Home: WednesdayMeetings: Thursday monthly at ClubPrevious League: Longton League, Staffs Cnty

HONOURS1988 Alliance League Premier Champions. 1989 Alliance League Div. 1 Cup. 1992 County League Champions, Bourne Sports Runners Up. 1993 Charity Sheild Winners.1995 County League Runners Up, Charity Shield Winners. 1996 County League Champions, County League Cup Winners, 1997 Midland League Div 2 Champions. 2007 Staffs FA Challenge Cup Winners. 2008 SCSL Premier Division Champions.2015/16 Fair Play Award, 2016/17 Division 1 Champions & President Trophy Winners. 2017/18 Premier division runners up

HANLEY TOWN

Secretary: Sean Hancock

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36 Broomfield Road, Bll green, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 8ADTelephone: 07733204441(M)

e-mail: [email protected]: Paul Legge

19 Watermeadow Grove, Etruria, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5GJTelephone:

e-mail:

Ground Address: Potteries Park, Abbey Lane, Bucknall ST2 8AJ Directions to Grounds: M6 to junction 15 taking A500 for Stoke, keep to

outside lane to use flyover, proceed to 1 traffic island and turn right (third exit) take first exit at next island (100 yds) at lights get into outside lane (for Leek) proceed 2 miles to major traffic lights taking centre lane for right turn. Keep to left and continue through next traffic lights, turning left into Fellbrook Lane 3/4 mile ahead, ground is 1/4 mile on left at end of houses.

Colours:Shirt: Royal Blue Shorts: Royal Blue Stockings: Royal Blue

Change: Shirt: Red Shorts: Black Stockings: BlackGoalkeepers primary: Green Change; Yellow Year of Formation: 2013County Association: StaffordshireFloodlights: YesMatch Programme: NoTeam Managers: Steven MullockTelephone 07807042675(M)

[email protected] Week Home: WednesdayMeetings: 2nd Tuesday in month at Club

Previous League: Mid Cheshire LeagueAlliance LeagueStaffordshire County League (North)

HONOURS

2013 Staffs FA Vase Finalists

LEEK CSOB

Secretary; Steve Rutter,

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17 Hillswood Avenue, Leek, Staffs, ST13 8EQTelephone; 07557367787(M) e-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]

Chairman: Steve Rutter, 17 Hillswood Avenue, Leek, Staffs, ST13 8EQTelephone: 07557367787(M)

e-mail; [email protected]

Ground Address:Pointon Park, Felthouse Lane, Cheddleton, Staffs, ST13 7BPTelephone: 01782 552405

Directions to grounds: M6 junction 15, A500 towards Stoke. Follow signs for Britannia Stadium which takes you onto A50. Leave A50 at Meir and follow signs for Leek A523. Proceed through Wetley Rocks and as you enter Cheddleton the ground appears immediately on your right.

Colours: Shirt: Red/White Shorts: Red Stockings: Red

Change; Shirt: Blue Shorts: Blue Stockings: BlueGoalkeepers primary: Green Change: Yellow

Year of Formation: 1945County Association: StaffordshireFloodlights: YesMatch Programme: NoTeam Manager: Keilan BondTelephone: 07417103806(M)Mid Week Home: WednesdayMeetings: 1st Sunday of month at Black Lion

CheddletonPrevious League:

HONOURS1994 & 1995 Midland League Challenge Cup Winners, 1995 Midland League Champions & Charity Shield Winners, 1997 Leek Cup Winners, 2010 Staffs FA Vase Winners. 2014 Staffs FA Challenge Cup Winners, Presidents Trophy winner & Division 1 League Champions. 2015/6 Premier Division Champions, League Challenge Cup Runners Up. 2018/19 Premier Division Runners up League Challenge Cup Runners up, Leek Cup Winners Staffs FA Vase Runners up

REDGATE CLAYTONSecretary: Alan Edge,

130 Seabridge Lane, Clayton, N-u-L ST5 3HA

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Telephone: 01782 636248(H) 07989999560 (M)e-mail: [email protected]

Chairman: Paul Clements,19 Lady Bower Way, Yarnfield, Stone , ST15 0WL

Telephone: 07846447841(M)Ground Address: Northwood Lane,Clayton, Newcastle.ST5 4BN

Telephone: 07501877570Directions to Grounds: M6 to junction 15, left at traffic island for Newcastle

past “Post House Hotel” to next traffic island, turn right, ground on left “Northwood Lane Community Centre.”

Colours: Shirt: Blue Shorts: Blue Stockings: Blue

Change: Shirt: Green Shorts: Black Stockings: BlackGoalkeepers primary: Green Change: Red

Year of Formation: 1969County Association: StaffordshireFloodlights: NoMatch Programme: NoTeam Manager: Dan Dawson

07447052421(M)Mid Week Home: WednesdayMeetings: 1st Monday in Month at Club

HONOURS1985 Charity Shield Winners. 1987 Senior League Runners up. 1988 Senior League Champions, Walsall Senior Cup Winners. 1989 Senior League Runners up. 1990 Senior League Runners up. 1991 Staffs Vase Winners, Senior League Runners up. 1992 Senior League Champions, Staffs Vase Winners, League Cup Runners Up, Leek Cup Winners. 1993 Senior League Champions. 1994 Senior League Champions, League cup Winners, Charity Cup (Joint). 1996 League Cup Runners Up. 1997 Senior League Runners Up, Leek Cup Winners. 1998 Finalists League Cup, Challenge Shield Winners. 2000 Staffs Vase Winners. 2005 Staffs Vase Winners.2006/07 Leek Cup Runners Up. 2008 Leek Cup Runners Up. 2010 SCSL Challenge Cup Winners. 2011 Premier Division Runners Up, SFA Vase Winners. 2012 Premier Div Runners Up. 2014 Premier Div Runners Up.2015/16 Leek Cup winners. 2016/17 Secretary of the Year. 2017/18 Staffs FA Vase finalists

SILVERDALE ATHLETICSecretary: Ryan Dalgarno

2 Church Lane, Knutton, Newcastle-u-Lyme ST5 6DU

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Telephone: 07866448043(M)e-mail: [email protected]

Chairman: Marko Djukic15 Ashbourne Drive, Silverdale, N-u-L, ST5 6RL

Telephone: 07940351925(M)Ground Address Kents Lane Football Ground, Sutton Ave, N-U-L ST5 6TA Directions to ground:

Route 1,A500 Talke Roundabout ,A34 towards Newcastle. Follow the A34 until you get to the milehouse roundabout turn right onto Lower Milehouse Lane B5368. Continue on this road until you come to a double mini roundabout at Knutton turn left and then right down Church Lane. At theTraffic lights turn right into Silverdale B5044. Take the left turn at the mini roundabout onto the High Street continue for 0.9miles go over the first mini roundabout take the right at the second into Sutton Avenue. Football ground is on the leftRoute 2A500 Hanford Roundabout ST4 6SP. A34 Towards Newcastle 2.5miles. Continue on the A34 over two roundabouts. At the third roundabout take the first exitThen second right onto Silverdale Road B5044. Straight on threw the Traffic lightsTake the left turn at the mini roundabout onto the High Street continue for 0.9miles go over the first mini roundabout take the right at the second into Sutton Avenue. Football ground is on the leftColours: Shirt: Blue/White Shorts: Navy Stockings: NavyChange: Shirt: Red/Black Shorts: Black Stockings: BlackGoalkeepers primary; Green Change: Yellow

Year of Formation: 1980County Association: StaffordshireFloodlights: NoMatch Programme: NoTeam Manager: Adrian Blakemore

07879014670(M)Mid Week Home: WednesdayMeetings: 2nd Monday in month at ClubhousePrevious League:

HONOURS2012 SCSL Division 2 Champions. 2012 Division 2 Fair Play Award Winners

2013 Staffs FA Challenge cup winners. Division 1 Secretary of the Year & Division 1 RESPECT team of the Year. 2015/16 League Challenge Cup Winners.

Secretary of the Year. 2016/17 Leek Cup Finalists, 2017/18 Leek Cup winners2018/19 Premier Division Champions, Staffs FA Vase winners

2018/19 Premier Division Respect team of the yearSTONE DOMINOES FC

Secretary: Joanne Gittings10 Minerva Close, Knypersley, S-on-T, ST8 6SZ

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Chairman: Anthony Griffiths51 Light Oaks Avenue, Light Oaks S-on-T, ST2 7NF

Telephone: 01782 533104(H) 07795177036(M)

Ground Address Wellbeing Park, Yarnfield Lane Stone, ST15 0NFTelephone: 01785 761891

Directions to the Ground: Exit M6 junction 15 onto A500. Come to first slip

road(before flyover) and turn right at roundabout heading to Stone A34 (5miles), straight on at next roundabout (Trentham Gardens on your right), through village of Tittensor (take care: cameras – 40 MPH), at next roundabout straight on (pub in middle, Darlaston Inn) still on A34. 2 more roundabouts (BP garage on left) get in right hand lane and turn right into Yarnfield Lane(pub on corner called the Wayfarer). Football ground is about 1 mile(after going over M6) on the left before the village of Yarnfield.

Colours: Shirt: Red Shorts: Black Stockings: Red

Change: Shirt: Yellow Shorts: Yellow Stockings: YellowGoalkeepers primary; Yellow Change: Green

Year of Formation: 1987County Association: StaffordshireFloodlights: NoMatch Programme: YesTeam Manager: Robert Gittins

07825331048(M)Mid Week Home: WednesdayMeetings: Tuesday monthly at groundPrevious League: North West Counties Football League

HONOURS

2002/03 NWCFL Div 2 Trophy Winners, 2009/10 NWCFL Div 1 winners, Staffs FA Vase winners

TUNSTALL TOWN FC

Secretary: George Day

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60 St Johns Road, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, ST8 6LQ Telephone: 01782 767724(H) 07533986587(M)


Chairman: Dorothy Cattell3 Sweetbriar Way, Stafford, ST17 4HS

Telephone: 01785 660088(H) 07821024116(M)

Ground Address: Wellbeing Park, Yarnfield Lane Stone, ST15 0NFTelephone: 01785 761891

Directions to grounds: Exit M6 junction 15 onto A500. Come to first slip

road(before flyover) and turn right at roundabout heading to Stone A34 (5miles), straight on at next roundabout (Trentham Gardens on your right), through village of Tittensor (take care: cameras – 40 MPH), at next roundabout straight on (pub in middle, Darlaston Inn) still on A34. 2 more roundabouts (BP garage on left) get in right hand lane and turn right into Yarnfield Lane(pub on corner called the Wayfarer). Football ground is about 1 mile(after going over M6) on the left before the village of Yarnfield.

Colours: Shirt: Blue Shorts: White Stockings: Red

Change Shirt: Yellow Shorts: Blue Stockings: WhiteGoalkeepers primary: Green Change; Red

Year of Formation: 1949County Association: StaffordshireFloodlights: NoMatch Programme: NoTeam Manager: James McCarthy

07909114353(M)Mid Week Home: WednesdayMeetings: Last Saturday in month at the Joker

Previous League: Staffordshire County (North)

HONOURS1992 First winners of the UMBRO National VETS Cup. 2017 Staffs FA Challenge

Cup Winners, Division 2 Runners Up & Division 2 League Cup Runners Up2017/18 Staffs FA Vase winners & Division 1 champions

WALSALL PHOENIX AFC

Secretary: Dean Griffiths

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8 Oldbury Wells, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 5JETelephone 07803297125(M) e-mail: [email protected]

President: David Lawton Hagley Park, Cottage 22, Hagley Drive, Rugeley, WS15 2ANTelephone 07445248696(M)Ground Address: Stick & Wicket, The Green, off Little Aston Road, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 8NH Telephone: 01922 451400

Directions to ground: From M6 junction 12, Take A5 East towards Brownhills. At 1st roundabout 2nd exit straight on A5 . Go through 2sets of traffic lights. At 2nd roundabout take 3rd exit. . At next roundabout take 3rd exit,100 yards immediately another roundabout, take 3rd exit , again, immediately next island take 1st exit on A5 towards Brownhills. Through the next set of traffic lights and at next roundabout take 2nd exit continuing on A5., Turf public house/ carvery on your left At next roundabout take 2nd exit off A5 onto A452. and go through Brownhills. Keep on A452. Climb hill out of Brownhills and go through traffic lights (Shire Oak Public House on right). Still on A452 Chester Road. Continue on A452 till you come to next roundabout (Old Irish Harp public House on your right). Here on two small roundabouts, go over the 1st and take 2nd exit at second, entering A454 Little Aston Road. Continue along, past Fairlawns Hotel on your right. 2nd right into The Green, ground at end of road.

For Clubs travelling from Lichfield area. A38 onto A5148 turn right onto A5 Watling Street. At next roundabout (Muckly Corner) turn left onto A461 Lichfield Road. At traffic lights at top of hill(Shire Oak) turn left then follow as above.

Colours: Shirt: Red Shorts: Red Stockings: Red

Change: Shirt: Blue/Black Shorts: Black Stockings: BlackGoalkeepers primary: Green Change: Yellow

Year of Formation: 1897County Association: Birmingham Floodlights: NoMatch Programme: NoTeam Manager: Tom Chew

07572041836(M)Mid Week Home: WednesdayMeetings: 1st Monday in month at club.

Previous League: Birmingham AFAHONOURS

1924,1950,1955,1972 Birmingham AFA League Champions, 1994 JW Hunt winners, 1928,1949,1950,1970,1980 Birmingham AFA Senior Cup

WinnersWOLSTANTON UNITED

Secretary: Stephen Matthews,69 Arnold Grove, Newcastle-u-Lyme, ST5 8LD

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Telephone: 01782 861078 (H) 01538 757518(B) e-mail: [email protected]

Chairman: Steve Killeen,6 Rathbone Avenue, Maybank, Newcastle-u-Lyme, ST5 0NZ

Telephone: 01782 868594(H)Ground Address: Bradwell Community Centre, Riceyman Road,

Bradwell, Newcastle-u-Lyme, ST5 8LFTelephone: 01782 660818

Directions to Grounds: From M6, Junction 16 take A500 towards Stoke-on-Trent. Leave A500 at A34 turning right towards Newcastle-u-Lyme, Talke Road, after approximately 1.5 miles, at lights, turn left into Bradwell Lane, take third left Bursley Way and proceed to small roundabout, first left into Riceyman Road, Community Centre immediately on right.

Colours: Shirt: Red Shorts: Red Stockings: RedChange: Shirt: Yellow Shorts: Black Stockings: Yellow/BlackGoalkeepers primary: Yellow Change; Green

Year of Formation: 1946County Association: StaffordshireFloodlights: NoMatch Programme: YesTeam Manager: Matthew Hancock

Telephone: 07841669182(M) Mid Week Home: WednesdayMeetings: 3rd Thursday in Month at

Hop InnNorth Staffs Junior League Champions 1950-51; Newcastle & District League Div II Runners up 1951-52; Newcastle & District League Champions 1952-53, 53-54, 56-57, 57-58, 58-59, 61-62, 64-65, 66-67, 68-69, 74-75, 76-77; Newcastle & District League Runners up 1955-56, 59-60, 60-61; Newcastle & District League Cup Runners up 1956-57, 57-58, 68-69, 75-76; Newcastle & District League Cup Winners 1953-54, 60-61, 61-62, 63-64; Staffs County League Champions 1986-87, 94-95; Staffs County League Runners up 1985-86, 87-88, 91-92, 92-93, 93-94, 98-99, 2000-01; Staffs County League Cup Winners 1994-95, 1999-00; Staffs County League Cup Runners up 1991-92, 92-93; Bourne Sports Trophy Winners 1987-88, 88-89, 93-94, 94-95, 2000-01; Bourne Sports Trophy Runners up 1999-00; Staffs F.A.Challenge Cup Winners 1986-87; Staffs F.A. Challenge Cup Finalists 1998-99, 2000-01Staffs F.A.Challenge Cup Finalists, League Runners up & Bourne Sports Trophy Winners.2006/07 Staffordshire County Senior League Premier Division Champions, Staffs F A Vase Winners. 2007/08 SCSL Premier Division Champions, Staffs FA Vase Winners, Leek Cup Winners. 2008 Challenge Cup Runners Up. 2011Challenge Cup Winners. 2011 Premier Division Fair Play Award Winners 2012 Challenge Cup & Staffs FA Vase Runners up. 2013 Premier Division Champions & Staffs FA Vase winners, League Challenge Cup Finalists, 2014 Premier Division Champions, League Challenge Cup finalists, Leek Cup Finalists.2015/16 Premier Div Runners Up2016/17Premier Div Runners Up, League Challenge Cup Winner, Respect Programme. 2017/18 Premier Division Champions & League Challenge Cup finalists

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Senior League

Club Directory

Division 1.

AFC ALSAGER

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Match Day Secretary: Gary Metcalfe, 43 Clowes Avenue, Alsager, ST7 2RLTelephone: 01270 883296(H) 07940415560(M)

e.mail: [email protected] Secretary: Paul Cleary

38 Station Road, Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 2PDTelephone: 01270 876595(H) 07906833563(M)

e-mail: [email protected]@gmail.com

Chairman: Lincoln Durose27 Eaton Road, Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 2BQ


Ground Address: Alsager Sports Hub, Dunnockfold Road, Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 2TW

Telephone: 01270 685601 Directions to Ground: Exit M6 junction 16 take the B5078 signed Alsager. Follow the road to the traffic lights at the junction with the B5077 (Crewe Road). Turn right then take the 4th turning left into Hassall Road, Leisure Cntre is sign posted.. At the mini roundabout turn right into Church Road. At the junction turn left onto Lodge Road and entrance is on your leftColours:

Shirt: Orange Shorts: Orange Stockings: OrangeChange: Shirt: Red Shorts: Red Stockings: RedGoalkeepers primary: Green Change: Blue

Year of Formation: 2012County Association: CheshireFloodlights: NoMatch Programme: NoTeam Manager: James Phillips

07813644194(M)01270876534(H)[email protected]

Mid Week Home: WednesdayMeetings: 1st Tuesday monthly at Lodge Tavern

Previous League:HONOURS

2013 Awarded Community Charter Standard Club Status2014 Crewe & District Junior Shield Finalists

2018/19 Division 2 Champions and League Cup WinnersBALL HAYE GREEN

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Secretary: Steve Barks9 Meadow Close, Leek, Staffs, ST3 5TX


Chairman: Anthony Knight,6 Elm Close. Leek, ST13 8HT

Telephone: 07947485575(M) e-mail: [email protected] Address:Pointon Park, Felthouse Lane, Cheddleton, Staffs, ST13 7BP

Telephone: 01782 552405


Colours:Shirt: Green Shorts: Black Stockings: GreenChange:Shirt: Navy Blue Shorts: Navy Blue Stockings: Navy BlueGoalkeepers primary: Yellow Change: Red

Year of Formation: 1880County Association: StaffordshireFloodlights: YesMatch Programme: No

Team Manager: Andrew Beechey07730793804(M)[email protected]

Mid Week Home: MondayMeetings: 1st Tuesday at Ball Haye Green tavern Previous League: Leek & Moorland

Staffs County (North)Manchester League

HONOURS1984 Champions Staffs County North Challenge Cup Winners,Leek Cup 1994 Runners Up Refuge Assurance Midland Winners. Leek Cup Finalists Staffs FA Vase. 1995 Champions Refuge Assurance Midland. 1997 Finalists League Cup 2004 Midland League Runners Up. 2005 Staffordshire County Senior League. Challenge Cup Winners and League Runners Up, Leek Cup Winners 2008SCSL Challenge Cup Winners, Staffs FA Vase finalists. 2009SCSL Challenge Cup Winners. 2010 SCSL Premier Division Champions2011 Leek Cup Runners Up. 2013 League Challenge Cup Winners & Leek Cup Winners. 2016/17 Staffs FA Vase Winners. 2018/19 Division 1 Respect team of the year and Overall Fair Play team of the Year

BLOXWICH UNITED AFC

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Secretary: Paul Adshead38 Faraday Road, Walsall, WS2 7ER

Telephone: 07368638896(M) e-mail: [email protected]

Match Day Secretary: Vicki Doherty36 Lilac Avenue, Cannock

Telephone: 07561113371(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Chairman: Frank Greenwood75 Woodside Way, Short Heath, Willenhall, WV12 5NJ

Telephone 07774813039(M)

Ground Address: Rushall Olympic FC, Dales Lane, Rushall, Walsall, WS4 1LJDirections to Ground. Exit M6 at junction 12 turn left on A5 towards Cannock, Stay on A5 towards Brownhills. Stay on A5 along a short dual carriage way and at roundabout with a Toby Carvery, the Turf, on your left, Turn right at the island go through two set of traffic lights continue to third set and turn right BUT stay in the left hand lane as immediately at the next set of light turn left. After turning left you will see a McDonalds on your right. ¾ miles and Dales Lane is on your right opposite Royal Oak pubColours:

Shirt: Red Shorts Black Stockings: BlackChange: Shirt: Claret Shorts: Light Blue Stockings: Claret Goalkeepers primary: Yellow Change: Lime Green

Year of Formation: 2010County Association: StaffordshireFloodlights: NoMatch Programme: NoTeam Manager: Jack Jones

07494104196(M) Mid Week Home: WednesdayMeetings: Sunday every 4th week at ground

Previous League: Wolverhampton CombinationWest Midland(regional) League

HONOURS

2010/11 Wolverhampton and District Combination Champions2017/18Division 2 League Cup finalists

CHESTERTON AFC

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Secretary: David and Peter Grocott55 Victoria Street, Chesterton, Newcastle-u-Lyme, ST5 7LP

Telephone: 01782 853869(H)David Grocott, 07757747691(M)Peter Grocott 07775856948(M)


Chairman: John McDonald39 Victoria Street, Chesterton Newcastle-u-Lyme, ST5 7EP


Ground Address: Red Street Community Centre, Talke Road, Newcastle-u- Lyme, ST5 7AH

Directions to grounds: Exit M6 junction 16, onto A500 towards Stoke-on-Trent. Exit A500 at Kidsgrove (A34) turnoff. At roundabout take 1st Left, stay on lefthand lane, turn left at mini roundabout signpost (Infinity Outlet Mall). Turn left at next roundabout (signs Chesterton 2 miles) Red Street 0.75 miles (30mph sign) Ground situated on right just after 30mph sign. Colours:

Shirt: Red/White hoops Shorts Red Stockings: Red/White hoops Change: Shirt: Red Shorts: Red Stockings: RedGoalkeepers primary: Green Change: Yellow

Year of Formation: 1969County Association: StaffordshireFloodlights: NoMatch Programme: NoTeam Manager: LiamKelly

[email protected](M)

Mid Week Home: Monday yMeetings: 3rd Monday in month at club

Previous League: Staffordshire County League

HONOURS1970/71 Newcastle Division 2 winners, 1974/75/76 Staffs County League division

1&2 League & Cup winners1979/80 Mid Cheshire division 2winners, Staffs Sunday Cup Winners, Sentinel Sunday Cup winners, 1980/81 PDSL League Cup

winners, 1983/84 PDSL division 1 Champions, 1986/87 PDSL Champions.2018/19 Division 2 Secretary of the Year & League Cup finalists

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CITY OF STOKE FC

Secretary: Leigh Robinson43 Arnold Grove, Bradwell, Newcastle-u-Lyme, ST5 8LQ

Telephone: 07869134417(M)e-mail:[email protected] [email protected]

Chairman: Leigh Robinson43 Arnold Grove, Bradwell, Newcastle –u-Lyme, ST5 8LQ


Ground Address: Kiln Park, Whisper Lane, Newcastle_u_Lyme, ST5 4EBTelephone: 01782 680734

Directions to grounds: Exit M6 junction 15 at roundabout take 3rd exit and get

into right hand lane then at traffic lights turn right onto Trentham Road. Continue along road until you see the sign post saying Whisper Lane on left hand side. Follow lane to ground.

Colours: Shirt: Red/Black Shorts: Black Stockings: Red/Black

Change Shirt: Purple Shorts: Purple Stockings: PurpleGoalkeepers primary: Green Change; Orange

Year of Formation: 2019County Association: StaffordshireFloodlights: NoMatch Programme: YesTeam Manager: James McCarthy

07909114353(M)Mid Week Home: WednesdayMeetings: 4th Friday in month at ground

Previous League:

HONOURS

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HAWKINS SPORTS FC

Secretary: Mrs Lesley Burton,8 Low Street, Cheslyn Hay, Walsall, WS6 7DS

Telephone: 07969105588(M)01922 413739 e-mail: [email protected]

Chairman: Chris Burton8 Low Street, Cheslyn Hay, Walsall, WS6 7DS

Telephone 07791919766(M)

Ground Address: Hawkins Sports Club, Coppice Lane, Cheslyn HayWS6 7EY

Telephone:

Directions to ground: M6 to junction 12. Turn left onto A5 heading towards Cannock. Over roundabout (approx 1 ¾ miles) keep on A5 to traffic light, turn right at lights into Walkmill Lane. Proceed over M 6Toll Motorway , turn left at mini roundabout and entrance to club and ground is just over 200 yards on left, just after B.S.Eaton Concrete works on your right. Note if you enter the housing estate you have gone too far.

Colours:Shirt: Navy/Yellow Shorts: Navy Stockings: Navy

Change: Shirt: Yellow Shorts: Navy Stockings: Navy/YellowGoalkeepers primary: Green Change: Blue

Year of Formation: 1968County Association: StaffordshireFloodlights: NoMatch Programme: NoTeam Manager: Karl Hadlington

01543 876460(H) 07879465547(M)Mid Week Home: WednesdayMeetings: 1st Monday in month at club.

Previous League: Lichfield & District Recreational

HONOURS

Lichfield & District Recreational League 2003 Under 17’s League Cup Runners Up, Lichfield & District Recreational League 2004 Under 18’s League Champions2006/07 Staffordshire County Senior League Division 2 Runners Up2018/19 Division 2 Runners up

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KEELE UNIVERSITY

Secretary: Harrison DavenportAcorns, Doddinghurst Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 0QH


Or [email protected]

Chairman: Jacob PattersonBarnes Hall, Keele University, Keele. N-u-L, ST5 5BE

Telephone 07748325524M)

Ground Address: Sports Centre, Keele University, ST5 5BD,Telephone: 01782 733368

Directions to grounds: Exit M6 junction 16 turn right onto A500 Crewe

(University signed from here). Next roundabout straight across A500. Next roundabout left onto A531 for Keele. After approx 7 miles turn right at the roundabout onto campus. From campus entrance , right at first roundabout, straight across next mini roundabout. Right at next mini roundabout, first left followed by first right to sports complex..

Colours: Shirt: Red Shorts: Black Stockings: Black

Change: Shirt: Yellow Shorts: Black Stockings: BlackGoalkeepers primary: Green Change: Yellow

Year of Formation: 1950County Association: StaffordshireFloodlights: YesMatch Programme: NoTeam Manager: Joe Gaisford

07875404083(M)Mid Week Home: Monday Meetings: 1st Mondays weekly Sports centre.

Previous League:

HONOURS

2007 BUSA Honours – 3A League Winners. 2008 NUC Cup Finalists 2011 BUCS 3a League Winners. 2012 Varsity Cup Winners. 2013 Premier Division Fair Play

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LEEK CSOB

Secretary; Steve Rutter, 17 Hillswood Avenue, Leek, Staffs, ST13 8EQTelephone; 07557367787(M) e-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]

Chairman: Steve Rutter, 17 Hillswood Avenue, Leek, Staffs, ST13 8EQTelephone: 01538 382957 (B) 07557367787


Ground Address:Pointon Park, Felthouse Lane, Cheddleton, Staffs, ST13 7BPTelephone: 01782 552405


Colours: Shirt: Red/White Shorts: Red Stockings: Red

Change; Shirt: Blue Shorts: Blue Stockings:BlueGoalkeepers primary: Green Change: Green

Year of Formation: 1945County Association: StaffordshireFloodlights: YesMatch Programme: NoTeam Manager: John WaltonTelephone: 07792155195(M)

[email protected] Week Home: WednesdayMeetings: 1st Sunday of month at Black Lion

CheddletonPrevious League:

HONOURS1994 & 1995 Midland League Challenge Cup Winners, 1995 Midland League Champions & Charity Shield Winners, 1997 Leek Cup Winners, 2010 Staffs FA Vase Winners. 2015/16 Secretary of the Year. 2018/19 Presidents Trophy Runners up

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LICHFIELD CITY CASUALS F C

Secretary: Eddie Roper,7 Hardy Place, Lichfield, Staffs, WS14 9FX


Head Coach: JamesLloyd:07989139299(M) [email protected]: Eddie Roper,

7 Hardy Place, Lichfield, Staffs, WS14 9FX Telephone: 07805576414(M)

e-mail: [email protected] Address: Lichfield City FC, Brownsfield Road, Off Eastern Avenue, Lichfield WS13 6AYDirections: From the north

Travel South from Stoke on the A34 towards Stone. Turn left on the A51 south towards Lichfield. Turn left at the police station traffic lights down the A5192, continue on the road to Brownsfield Road and take a left Lichfield City FC will be signposted.

From Derby, Burton and the South via A38 towards Lichfield. Exit on the A5192, take the second exit over the first roundabout, continue to the next roundabout and take the 3rd exit continuing on the A5192 (Eastern Avenue) continue on to Brownsfield Road Lichfield City FC will be signposted on your right, take a right down Brownsfield Road to reach the clubhouse.

Colours: Shirt: Blue Shorts Blue Stockings: White

Change: Shirt: Pink Shorts: Pink Stockings: PinkGoalkeepers primary: Yellow Change: Green

Year of Formation: 2015County Association: StaffordshireFloodlights: YesMatch Programme: No

Team Manager: Eddie Roper07805576416(M)

Mid Week Home: Monday/Friday(not1stFridayof month)Meetings: 1st Thursday in Month at Lichfield

City FCHONOURS

2014/15 Lichfield & Ditrict U17 Shield winners. 2015/16 Birmingham FL U21 Champions and Youth Cup finalists. 2016/17 Staffs FA Challenge cup finalists

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2018/19 Fazeley Charity Shield winners. Division 2 Respect team of the Year MARKET DRAYTON TIGERS

Match Day Secretary: Andrew Mackintosh50 Northwood Lane, Clayton, N-u-L, ST5 4BN

Telephone: 01782 621046(H) 07794321614(M)e-mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Club Secretary: Enid Evans, 20 Oakfield Road, TF9 3HTTelephone: 0792704587(M)e-mail: [email protected]

Chairman: Martin Evans20 Oakfield Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3HT


Ground Address: Greenfields Sports Ground, Greenfield Lane, Market Drayton, TF9 3SL

Telephone:

Directions to grounds: M6 junction 15. Head south on A519 follow signs for Shrewsbury. A5182 and A53 for Shrewsbury. 13.2 miles A529 to Market Drayton. Follow signs for Market Drayton Town FC. Right into Greenfields Lane. 300 metres to car park adjacent to rugby pitch.

Colours: Shirt: Green/ White Shorts: Green Stockings: Green/White

Changes: Shirt: Dark Blue Shorts: Dark Blue Stockings: Dark BlueGoalkeepers primary: Light Blue Change: Red

Year of Formation: 1975County Association: Shropshire Floodlights: NoMatch Programme: NoTeam Manager: Paul Mackintosh

07741585557(M)[email protected]

Mid Week Home: WednesdayMeetings: 2nd Tuesday at Greenfields

HONOURS

2014 Division 2 runners up. Division 2 League Cup finalists2017/18 Presidents Trophy winners, finalists Northern Cup

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2018/19 Division 1 and overall Secretary of the YearMILTON UNITED

Secretary: Gail Salt,5 Bagnall Road, Milton, S-o-T, ST2 7AY


Chairmen: Simon Knight The Maples, Camrose Hill, Rudyard, Leek, ST13 8RU


Ground Address: Hardman Centre Millrise Road, Milton, Stoke-on-Trent,

ST2 7DN Telephone:

Directions to grounds: Exit M6 junction 15. Take A500 towards Stoke. After 2.5 miles take exit signposted Leek.(A52). After 300 yards at roundabout 1st

exit signposted Leek. After 300 yards at lights bear right signposted Leek. At first roundabout straight over and second set of lights left hand lane and go straight over. Continue for 1.5 miles and go past crematorium (ON RIGHT). After passing crematorium turn left at next set of traffic lights and follow the road for ¼ of a mile past Miners Arms Pub and drive for Hardman Centre is on left before hump back bridge. Centre is signposted

Colours: Shirt: Blue Shorts Blue Stockings: Blue

Change: Shirt: Red Shorts: Red Stockings: RedGoalkeepers primary: Green Change: Orange

Year of Formation: 2015County Association: StaffordshireFloodlights: NoMatch Programme: No

Team Manager: Trumaine Armstrong07857909855(M)

Mid Week Home: WednesdayMeetings: 4th Tuesday at Hardman Centre

HONOURS

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REDGATE CLAYTON

Secretary: Alan Edge,130 Seabridge Lane, Clayton, N-u-L, ST5 3HA

Telephone: 01782 636248 (H) 07989999560(M)01782 630404 e-mail: [email protected]

Chairman: Paul Clements,19 Lady Bower Way Yarnfield, Stone, ST15 0WL


Ground Address:Northwood Lane, Clayton, Newcastle. ST54BTelephone: 07846447841

Directions to Grounds: M6 to junction 15, left at traffic island for Newcastle past “Post House Hotel” to next traffic island, turn right, ground on left “Northwood Lane Community Centre.”

Colours: Shirt: Blue Shorts: Blue Stockings: Blue

Change: Shirt: Yellow Shorts: Black Stockings: BlackGoalkeepers primary; Green Change: Yellow

Year of Formation: 1969County Association: StaffordshireFloodlights: NoMatch Programme: NoTeam Manager: Alex Derrington

[email protected] Week Home: MondayMeetings: 1st Monday in Month at Club

HONOURS

1996 Bourne Sports Winners. 2002 Staffs F.A. Challenge Cup Finalists2007/08 SCSL Challenge Cup Winners. 2015/16 Division 1 Champions,

Presidents Trophy Runners Up, Staffs FA Challenge Cup Runners Up

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SHENSTONE PATHFINDER FC

Secretary: Gary Cantelo27 Churchill Road, Shenstone, Staffs, WS14 0LR


Chairman: Ian Mercer31 The Pines, Lichfield, Staffs, WS14 9XA

Telephone 07917372398

Ground Address: Shenstone Sports & Social Club, Birmingham Road, Shenstone, WS14 0JR

Telephone: 01543 481658

Directions to ground: Exit M6 junction 12, take A5 to Brownhills/Lichfield continue on A5 through numerous sets of traffic lights and roundabouts until you go under the Lichfield to Birmingham railway line bridge just before a set of roundabouts. Bear right onto the A5127 heading towards Sutton Coldfield (Also signposted Shenstone). After about ½ a mile go straight over mini roundabout then 50 yards past club entrance is on the right.

Colours: Shirt: Red/Black Shorts White Stockings: White

Change: Shirt: Blue/Black Shorts: Black Stockings: BlackGoalkeepers primary: Green Change: Yellow

Year of Formation: 1968County Association: StaffordshireFloodlights: NoMatch Programme: NoTeam Manager: Paul Merrick

07912059294(M) Mid Week Home: WednesdayMeetings: 4th Thursday in month at sports club

Previous League: Birmingham AFA

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2015/16Division 2 League Cup finalists. 2016/17 Division 2 League Cup finalists

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& Division 2 South Champions. 2017/18 President Trophy finalists2018/19 Presidents Trophy Winners

WHITTINGTON FC

Secretary: Andy Gill, “Melwood”,200E Upper St John Street, Lichfield, WS14 9EF

Telephone: 01543 257515 (H) 07791224031(M)e-mail: [email protected]

[email protected] & [email protected]: Nick Wint,

Darnford Bridge Farm Darnford Lane , Lichfield, WS14 9JFTelephone: 01543 419430(H) 07721555691(M)Ground Address: Whittington Barracks, Chester Road, Lichfield,

WS14 9PY Telephone: Directions to grounds: Take the A50 from Stoke to junction with A38 (exit 4). At the top of slip road turn right(5th exit) on to A38 towards Burton on Trent and Birmingham. After approx 17miles take the slip road off the A38 towards Birmingham and get in to the right hand lane taking 3rd exit off the roundabout heading towards Lichfield on to the A5206. At the next set of traffic lights by the Shell Service Station, turn right onto the A51, Tamworth Road. Follow the A51 through another set of traffic lights towards Tamworth, past Lichfield Rugby Club (Horse & Jockey Pub) on your left, Whittington Arms on your right, Whittington Heath Golf Club on your left and take the next turning left immediately after the Military Museum (between the Museum and Army barracks). Changing rooms and players car park are 200 yards on your left. Supporters car park is through the gates to your left immediately after the Museum entrance and before the entrance in to players and match officials car park.Colours:

Shirt: Red/White Stripes Shorts: Blue Stockings: RedChanges: Shirt:Azure/Navy stripes Shorts: Black Stockings:BlueGoalkeepers primary: Green Change; Red or Yellow

Year of Formation: 1981County Association: StaffordshireFloodlights: NoMatch Programme: NoTeam Manager: Andy Gill / Tim Collins

Tim Collins 01543 251455(H)07973179553(M)Mid Week Home: WednesdayMeetings: 3rd Monday at Dog Inn, Whittington

HONOURSMarstons Burton & District League Sportsmans Cup winners 1986/87, MBDL Vladivar League Cup winners 1986/87. Burton & District White Shield League Cup winners 1987/87. MBDL division 4 runners up 1989/90. MBDL Centurato Cup Runners up 1989/90, 1991/92 & 1992/93. MBDL division 2 runners up 1996/97, MBDL division 1 Runners up 2002/03. Central Warwickshire over 35’s Football league division 3 league cup runners up 2007/08. Central Warwicks over 35’s Football league supplementary cup runners up 2008/09 & 2009/10, 2013Central Warwickshire over 35’s Football League Division 2 Champions. 2014 Division 2 League Champions Staffs FA Challenge Cup finalists, CWO35’s FI Chairman’s

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AUDLEY

Secretary: Brian Finney12 Wesley Street, Wood Lane, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 8PQ


Chairman: Richard Platt11 Hope Street, Bignall End, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 8PX

Telephone: 01782 721133(H) 01782 604517(B)

Ground Address: Town Fields, Old Road, Bignall End, ST7 8QHTelephone:

Directions to grounds: M6 to junction 16, A500 towards Stoke leave at 1st exit, Audley/ Alsager, turn right at junction for Audley, proceed for one and a half miles to the next “T” junction, turn left, go over brow of hill then take 1st left into Old Road, ground is 80yds ahead on left.

Colours: Shirt: Navy Blue Shorts: Navy Blue Stockings: BlueChange Shirt: Red Shorts: Black Stockings: RedGoalkeepers primary: Green Change: Orange

Year of Formation: 1895County Association: StaffordshireFloodlights: NoMatch Programme: NoTeam Manager: James Platt

07368300186 (M)Mid Week Home: WednesdayMeetings: 2nd Monday in month at Audley ClubPrevious League:

HONOURS1990 Winners League, Challenge Cup. 1991 Winners League, Challenge Shield. 1994 Finalists League, Challenge Cup. 1995 Winners Staffs F.A.Vase. 1996 League Runners up, Charity Shield Winners. Champions 1998 & 1999. 1999 League Cup Finalists. 2003 League Cup Winners, 2004 Runners up Staffs F.A Vase, Runners Up Leek Cup. 2009 SCSL Division 2 League Cup Winners, President Trophy Runners up & Division 2 Runners up, 2010SCSL Division 1 Champions. 2011 Challenge Cup Runners up, Division 2 Champions, SFA President Cup Winners. 2012 Leek Cup Runners Up. 2013 Secretary of the Year

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2016/17 Division 2 Secretary of the Year

BALL HAYE GREEN

Secretary: Steve Barks9 Meadow Close, Leek, Staffs, ST3 5TX


Chairman: Anthony Knight,6 Elm Close. Leek, ST13 8HT


Ground Address:Birchall Playing Fields, Cheddleton Road, Leek, ST13 5RETelephone:

Directions to grounds:From South (M6 Junction 15) Take A500 towards Stoke. Follow signs for C

Derby onto A50. Leave A50 at Meir(before tunnel) and follow signs for Leek A520

From A520 Stoke-on-Trent, in Meir proceed for approx. 10 miles and as you enter Leek the ground is on the left after the golf club.

From A53 (Stoke-on-Trent) continue to Leek Town centre and turn right at first set of traffic lights. Continue ahead for approx. 1 mile, over the roundabout and the ground is on the right after 200 metres

Colours:Shirt: Green Shorts: Black Stockings: GreenChange:Shirt: Navy Blue Shorts: Navy Blue Stockings: Navy BlueGoalkeepers primary: Yellow Change: Red

Year of Formation: 1880County Association: StaffordshireFloodlights: NoMatch Programme: No

Team Manager: Keith Jadczak07733115122(M)[email protected]

Mid Week Home: WednesdayMeetings: 1st Tuesday at Ball Haye Green tavern Previous League: Leek & Moorland

Staffs County (North)Manchester League

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mailto:anthony-knight3@

See first team for honours

CANNOCK UNITED FC

Secretary: Mark Taylor17 Poplar Street, Norton Canes, Cannock, WS11 9SG


Chairman: Colin Taylor45 Church Road, Boldmere, Sutton Coldfield, B73 5RY

Telephone:

Ground Address: Norton Canes Community Centre , Brownhills Road,Norton Canes, Cannock, WS11 9SF

Telephone: 07815954054Directions to grounds: From M6 junction 12, Take A5 East towards Brownhills. At 1 st

roundabout 2nd exit straight on A5 . Go through 2 sets of traffic lights. At 2 nd roundabout take 3rd exit. 100 yards immediately another roundabout, take 3 rd exit , again, immediately next roundabout take 1st exit on A5 towards Brownhills. At next roundabout take 2nd exit continuing on A5. At the next roundabout take first exit into Wilkin Road. Turn left at end of road on to Hednesford Road. Over M6 Toll Road, over next roundabout and after 400 meters Community Centre on Right.

From the A38 Tamwoth/Lichfield, take the A5 West towards Brownhills. Continue along the A5 until you reach the junction with the A452. Take the 3rd

exit into Wilkin Road. Turn left at end of road on to Hednesford Road. Over M6 Toll Road, over next roundabout and after 400 meters Community Centre on Right.

From the A452 Brownhills, travel North to the A5. Take the 2nd exit into Wilkin Road. Turn left at end of road on to Hednesford Road. Over M6 Toll Road, over next roundabout and after 400 meters Community Centre on Right.

Colours: Shirt Red/Black Shorts Black Stockings Black

Change Shirt: Yellow Shorts: Royal Blue Stockings: Royal Blue Goalkeepers primary; Green Change: Orange

Year of Formation: 2014County Association: StaffordshireFloodlights: NoMatch Programme: NoTeam Manager: Mark Taylor

07815954054(M) Mid Week Home: Wednesday

Meetings: 1st Tuesday in month at Norton Canes Community Centre

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2014 Fair Play Award2018/19 Division 2 Fair Play award

CHEADLE TOWN F.C.

Secretary: Rachel Ottley6 Sandown Close, Cheadle, Staffs, ST10 1UL


Chairman: Peter Bentley,138 Leek Road, Cheadle, ST10 1JL


Ground Address: Thorley Drive, Cheadle ST10 1SA Telephone: 01538 753883

Directions to grounds: M6 to junction 15, then A500 (Uttoxeter/Derby) proceed and take A50 (Uttoxeter/Derby) stay on A50 for approx 6 miles. At roundabout take 1st left A521 for Upper Tean. At Tean take left A522 to Cheadle. Proceed A522 into Cheadle to mini roundabout, take right B5032(Ashbourne Road) take 3rd right into Thorley Drive – ground entrance 300 yard on right

Colours:Shirt:Green Shorts: Black Stockings: Green

Change: Shirt: Black/Red Shorts: Black Stockings: Black/Red Goalkeepers primary: Yellow Change: Blue

Year of Formation: 1996County Association: StaffordshireFloodlights: NoMatch Programme: NoTeam Manager: David Ottley


Mid Week Home: Wednesday Meetings: 3rd Wednesday in month, at club

HONOURS2009 SCSL Presidents Trophy Winners. 2011 Staffs FA Challenge Cup Winners2013 Division 2 League Cup finalists 2016/17 , Division 1 Respect programme

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EASTWOOD HANLEY DEVELOPMENT

Match Day Secretary: Mick Bartley,8 Swanland Grove, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 1TF


Chairman: Chris Williams,30, Thirlemere Grove, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 5HZ

Telephone: 07796672815 (M)

Ground Address: Northwood Stadium, Keelings Road, Hanley, ST1 6PA Telephone: 01782 234400

Directions to ground: Exit M6 junction 15 onto A500 for Stoke. Keep on A500 for about 1.5 miles. Go under bridge of A50 and immediately bear left off A500. Get into the right hand lane and at the traffic lights turn right. Get in the left hand lane, go under the bridge and turn left at the roundabout . Go through at set of lights and at the next set of traffic lights keep towards to right hand and head towards Leek.. Straight over next roundabout. At the next set of traffic lights keep in the left and go straight over through the lights. After about 200 yards turn left into Crommer road, Stadiujm is 500 yards on the left.

Colours: Shirt: Blue/White Shorts: Blue Stockings: BlueChange: Shirt: Yellow/Navy Shorts: Yellow Stockings: Yellow2nd change Shirt Red/Navy Shorts Navy Stockings Navy

Goalkeepers primary: Green Change: Red or Sky Blue

Year of Formation: 2013County Association: StaffordshireFloodlights: NoMatch Programme: YesTeam Manager: Craig Brown

07841524878(M)Mid Week Home: WednesdayMeetings: 1st Monday of month at club house

HONOURS2013 Division 2 Secretary of the Year. 2015/16 division 2 Champions

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HILTON HARRIERS

Secretary: Robert Johnston,9 Harper Court, Horninglow, Burton upon Trent, DE13 0NB

Telephone: 01283 547817 (H) 07889562650(M)e-mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Chairman: Allan Saville3 Hull Street, Hilton, Derbyshire, DE65 5BP

Telephone 01283 736310(H) 07534969586(M)e-mail: [email protected]

Ground Address: The Mease Pavilion The Mease,, Hilton Derbyshire, DE65 5LS

Telephone: Directions to ground: M6 to junction 15. Follow A50 from Stoke heading east

bound until you reach the A511 Burton on Trent. Turn off then follow this road until you reach the traffic lights at The Salt Box Café. Keep left and go straight ahead following this road until you get to the third roundabout. Take third exit into car park..

Colours: Shirt: Orange Shorts: Black Stockings: Orange

Change: Shirt: Red Shorts: Red Stockings: RedGoalkeepers primary: Green Change: Blue

Year of Formation: 1998County Association: DerbyshireFloodlights: NoMatch Programme: NoTeam Manager: Karl Archer


Mid Week Home: WednesdayMeetings: Mondays at Hilton House hotel.

Previous League:

HONOURS2011 South Derbyshire Sports Club of the Year.

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SCSL 2012 Division 1 Runners Up & President Trophy Runners Up. 2015/16 Respect team of the year. 2018/19 semi finalists Derbyshire Junior Cup

MADELEY WHITE STAR FC

Secretary Charlotte Bailey36 Cloverdale Road, Newcastle-u-Lyme, ST5 9LE

Telephone: 01782 767266(H) 07706509662(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Chairman: Mark Healings21 Landsell Avenue, Porthill, Newcastle-u-Lyme, ST5 8ET


Ground Address: Madeley High School, Newcastle Road, Crewe, CW3 9JJTelephone: 01782 987800

Directions to ground: Exit M6 at junction 16, take 4th exit onto A5000 Crewe?Nantwich At Meremoor Moss Roundabout take 1st exit A531 Keele. Continue straight on A531 Newcastle Road. After 4 miles slght right onto Bowley Wood Road. Then continue onto New Road. Turn left onto Newcastle Road A525. Turn right to the school

Colours: Shirt: Yellow Shorts: Blue Stockings: YellowChange: Shirt: Red Shorts: Black Stockings: Red

Goalkeepers primary: Green Change: Blue

Year of Formation: 1906County Association: StaffordshireFloodlights: NoMatch Programme: NoTeam Manager: Connor Clarke

07718264984(M)Mid Week Home WednesdayMeetings: 4th Sunday at School

HONOURS

2016/17 Staff FA U21 Cup Winners, 2017/18 Staffs FA Challenge Cup winners2018/19 Staffs FA Challenge Cup winners

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STAFFORDSHIRE VICTORIA F C

Secretary: Natasha Whitehurst,19 Oldcott Drive, Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 4HE


[email protected]: Ben Cook

285 Lightwood Road, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 4JW Telephone: 07908713707(M)

Ground Address: Knypersley Sports Club, Tunstall Road, Knypersley, ST8 7AQ

Directions to the Ground: Exit M6 junction 16 onto A500 towards Stoke. Third exit turn left Regineld Mitchell Way. Third roundabout turn right. Approximately 0.5 mile turn left mini traffic island into Furlong Road. Approximately 0.75 mile join St Michells Road at fork junction. Over roundabout Biddulph Road/Tunstall Road. About 2 miles ground on right

Colours: Shirt: Yellow Shorts Black Stockings: Black

Change: Shirt: Red Shorts: White Stockings: WhiteGoalkeepers primary: Green Change: Orange

Year of Formation: 2019County Association: StaffordshireFloodlights: yesMatch Programme: No

Team Manager: Ben Cook07908713707(M)

Mid Week Home: WednesdayMeetings: 1st Monday monthly at club

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WALSALL PHOENIX AFCSecretary: Dean Griffiths 8 Oldbury Wells, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 5JETelephone 07803297125(M) e-mail : [email protected]

Chairman: David Lawton Hagley Park Cottage 22, Hagley Drive, Rugeley, WS15 2ANTelephone 07445248696M)Ground Address: Stick & Wicket, The Green, off Little Aston Road, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 8NH Telephone: 01922 451400

Directions to ground: From M6 junction 12, Take A5 East towards Brownhills. At 1st roundabout 2nd exit straight on A5 . Go through 2sets of traffic lights. At 2nd roundabout take 3rd exit. . At next roundabout take 3rd exit,100 yards immediately another roundabout, take 3rd exit , again, immediately next island take 1st exit on A5 towards Brownhills. Through the next set of traffic lights and at next roundabout take 2nd exit continuing on A5., Turf public house/ carvery on your left At next roundabout take 2nd exit off A5 onto A452. and go through Brownhills. Keep on A452. Climb hill out of Brownhills and go through traffic lights (Shire Oak Public House on right). Still on A452 Chester Road. Continue on A452 till you come to next roundabout (Old Irish Harp public House on your right). Here on two small roundabouts, go over the 1st and take 2nd exit at second, entering A454 Little Aston Road. Continue along, past Fairlawns Hotel on your right. 2nd right into The Green, ground at end of road.

For Clubs travelling from Lichfield area. A38 onto A5148 turn right onto A5 Watling Street. At next roundabout (Muckly Corner) turn left onto A461 Lichfield Road. At traffic lights at top of hill(Shire Oak) turn left then follow as above.

Colours: Shirt: Red Shorts: Red Stockings: Red

Change: Shirt: Blue Shorts: Blue Stockings: BlueGoalkeepers primary: Green Change: Yellow

Year of Formation: 1897County Association: Birmingham Floodlights: NoMatch Programme: NoTeam Manager: Martin Jones

07715125368(M)Mid Week Home: WednesdayMeetings: 1st Monday in month at club.

Previous League: Birmingham AFAHONOURS

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1924,1950,1955,1972 Birmingham AFA League Champions, 1994 JW Hunt winners, 1928,1949,1950,1970,1980 Birmingham AFA Senior Cup

Winners2014 Birmingham Junior Cup Winners

WYRLEY FC

Secretary: Sare Michael 20 Hilton Road, Featherstone, Wolverhampton, WV10 7ANTelephone 07517411363M) e-mail : [email protected]

[email protected] correspondence to be sent to both Sare Michael and Thomas LLoyd

Chairman: Keith Hardy 38 Rosewood Park, Cheslyn Hay, Walsall.Telephone Ground Address: Wyrley Juniors, Long Lane, Newtown, Walsall, WS6 6ATDirections to ground: Leave M6 at junction 11, At roundabout take 2nd exit onto

Warstone Road. Continue over small roundabout and when you come to a set of Traffic lights turn left onto B4210 Broad Lane. Turn left onto Long Lane and the ground is on your right after you have gone over the railway bridge.

Colours: Shirt: Black/White Shorts: Black Stockings: Black

Change: Shirt: Yellow Shorts: Blue Stockings: BlueGoalkeepers primary: Green Change: Orange

Year of Formation:County Association: Staffordshire Floodlights: NoMatch Programme: NoTeam Manager: Thomas Lloyd

07889981086Mid Week Home: WednesdayMeetings: 3rd Monday in month at club.

Previous League:HONOURS

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PANEL OF OFFICIALS

Jakub Abratanski, Telephone : 07707821341(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Mick Amison, 10 Great Row Grove, Norton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 8FNTelephone: 01782 938917(H) 07746098942(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Kevin Armitt, 12 Bollin Grove, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, ST8 7EZTelephone: 07428658188(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Wayne Atherton, 10 Maddison Street, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 5HTTelephone; 07880855857(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Mathew Barker, 22 Elmsmere Avenue, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 3AFTelephone: 07494473273(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Matthew Barlow, Telephone: 07771624762(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

David Bekalo, 1 Godfrey Road,Bucknall, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 9HT Telephone: 07957470302 (M)

E-Mail: [email protected]

Gary Bennett. 26 Gainsborough Road, Newcastle, Staffs, ST5 7LG Telephone: 07773304657 (M) E-Mail: [email protected]

Richard Bestwick. 17 Glaisher Drive, Meir Park, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 7RF Telephone: 01782 395723 (H) 07967193546 (M) E-Mail: [email protected] Chris Birchall: 181 Heathcote Street, Longton, S-on-T, ST3 5TZ

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E-Mail: [email protected]

James Bourne, 19 Fleckney Avenue, Meir Hay, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 1TJTelephone: 07305890527(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Gary Boyles, 7 Copelea, Cheswardine, Market Drayton, TF9 2RXTelephone: 07731858153(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Olivia Brookes, 181 Heathcote Street, Longton, S-o-T, ST3 5TZTelephone 07891118623(M)E-Mail [email protected]

Mattias P Brandt, “Northwood”, Lodge Lane, Hatherton, Cheshire, CW5 7LDTelephone; 01270 842321(H) 07977634703(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Peter Brown, 10 Main Road, Rugeley, Staffs, WS15 1DTTelephone: 01889 801229(H) 07806634813(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

John Burgess, 60 Hassam Parade, Wolstanton, Newcastle-u-Lyme, ST5 9DPTelephone: 01782 941398 (H) 07752851360 (M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Tara Burgess, 17 Priorfield Close, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 1EPTelephone: 07948707152(M)E-Mail; [email protected]

Graeme Campbell, 20 Short Lane, Barton-under-Needwood, DE13 8LATelephone: 01283 716494(H) 07825286413(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Marylson Cariata, 21 Jessel Road, Walsall, WS2 8QXTelephone: 01922 610570(H) 07474136734(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Steve Chawner-Bowers, 8 Lightoaks Avenue, Bagnall, S-o-T, ST2 7NFTelephone: 07900315153(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

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Travis Chawner-Bowers, 8 Lightoaks Avenue, Bagnall, S-o-T, ST2 7NFTelephone: 07471904081(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Andrew J Connell, 26 Smokies Way, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, ST8 6TZTelephone; 01782 516932(H) 07989426893(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Bradley Cope, 13 Northfield Close, Uttoxeter, Staffs, ST14 7HJTelephone: 01889 568070(H) 07720981534(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Joshua Cordon, 4 Hazel Close, Trent Vale, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 5LNTelephone; 07809287559(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Ashley D Critchlow, 4 Portland Place, Waterhouses, Leek, ST10 3HUTelephone: 01538 308114(H) 07581400864(M)E-Mail; [email protected]

Andrew Dale, 3 Alicia Way, Baddeley Green, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 7QJTelephone: 01782 544170 (H)E-Mail: [email protected]

Ron Daley, 17 The Crossway, May Bank, Newcastle-u-Lyme, ST5 0RZTelephone: 01782 613628 (H) 07920549055(M) E-Mail: [email protected]

Gabriel Dasca, 104 Briarwood Telford, TF3 1TTTelephone: 07999063838(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Ryan Davies, 7 Trevor Drive, Caverswall, Stoke-on-Trent, ST11 9ERTelephone: 01782 399070(H) 07938877983(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Casey Day, Room 11, Millicent Taplin, Clarice Cliff Court, Lordship Lane, ST4 2TQ, Telephone: 07540497409(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Timothy E Derricott, 14a Dyke Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST12DETelephone: 01782 223858(B) 07762466876 (M)E-Mail: [email protected]

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Jake Dixon, 24 Tolson Avenue, Fazeley, Tamworth, B78 3RUTelephone: 01827 289786(H) 04793067292(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Stuart Eagland,Telephone : 07421136322(H)E-Mail: [email protected]

Matthew Edge, 5 Somerley Road, Birches Head, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6TBTelephone: 01782 280857(H) 07443450414(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Thomas Edis, 17 Lymington Road, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV13 2SBTelephone: 07582477257(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Sam Edmunds, 4 Birchcroft, Coven, Wolverhampton, WV9 5DZTelephone: 07736303339(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

John Emery, 98 Whitfield Road, Ball Green, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 8AJTelephone: 01782 537002 (H) 07484651284 (M)

Chris Firkin, 1 Shrewsbury Place, Dudley, DY1 4FGTelephone: 07568404399(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Jack Gill, 4 Austin Cote Lane, Lichfield, Staffs, WS14 9HXTelephone: 01543 321683(H) 07368496758(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Paul Goodwin, 1 Manor Road, Gnosall, Stafford, ST20 0RTTelephone; 07504300572(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Tony Green, 7 Stoneyfields Avenue, Baddeley Green, S-o-T, ST2 7JNTelephone: 01782 534618 (H) 07789811838 (M)E-Mail: [email protected]

CONFIRM BY PHONE PLEASE, NO E-MAILS OR TEXTS. Adam Guy, 94 Durham Drive, Lightwood, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 4TH

Telephone: 01782 343397(H) 07501416610(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

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Steven P Heath, 5 Farm Close, Rugeley, Staffs, WS15 2XTTelephone: 07539927975(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Dennis Hemmings, 28 Bridge Avenue, Cheslyn Hay Walsall, WS6 7EPTelephone: 01922 415805(H) 07467085816(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Jonathon Hodgson, 4 Bronte Grove, Milton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 7QFTelephone: 07450947733(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Terry Holbrook, 14 Firsway,Wolverhampton,WV6 8BJ Telephone: 01902 763121 (H) E-Mail: [email protected]

John Holdcroft, 2 Sorrel Close, Bucknall, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 9QTTelephone: 01782 212668 (H) 07511556124 (M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Nathan Ind, 15 West Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST5 1BHTelephone 07814707058(M)E-Mail [email protected]

Christopher Jackson, 17 Sherratt Street, Bradeley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 7NTTelephone: 01782 823291 (H) 07763171456(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Michael Johns, 1 Duke Place, Silverdale, Newcastle-u-Lyme, ST5 6PETelephone: 01782 618311(H)E-Mail: [email protected] 07958280483(M)

Mark Jones, 1 Congleton Road, Butt Lane, Talke, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 1NDTelephone: 07504658202(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Paul Kent, 5 Edgbaston Drive, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8FJ Telephone: 01782 646247 (H) 07805725080 E-Mail: [email protected]

Stewart Kerr, 506 Etruria Road, Basford, Newcastle-u-Lyme, ST5 0SYTelephone: 01782 618523(H)E-Mail: [email protected]

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Joel Kinghorn, 91 Pinfold Lane, Penn, Wolverhampton, WV4 4ENTelephone: 07528342577(M)E-Mal: [email protected]

James Kirk, 97 Bishops Road, Chell Heath, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 6QWTelephone: 01782 818529(H) 07717544720(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Paul Lamond, Thatch Beacon Farm, Beaconside, Stafford, ST18 0AETelephone: 07854613067(M)E-Mail; [email protected]

Ronnie S Lauder, 25 Hillfield Place, Nantwich CW5 7BYTelephone; 07969840734(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Alexandru M Liciu, 17 Ford Street, Basford, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 6JATelephone: 07440722203(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

CONFIRM BY PHONE PLEASE, or E-MAILS NO TEXTS.

Nathan Lloyd, 56 Abbotts Street, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 3AYTelephone; 07467524538(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Ryan Lockett, 167 Henwick Road, St Johns, Worcester, WR2 5PDTelephone: 01543 277503(H) 07468912381(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Mark Lyttleton, 130 Milton Road, Sneyd Green, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6HDTelephone: 01782 284514 (H) 07885485761(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Anthony Malbon, 20 Sherwood Road, Meir, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 7BXTelephone; 01782 911784(H) 07597071845(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Alan Matthews, 11 Athena Road, Birches Head, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6RTTelephone: 01782 283746 (H) 07854614081(M)

Brandon McEleny, 30 Coleridge Drive, Highfield, Stafford, ST17 9SXTelephone: 07495851587(M) 07495851857(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

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Lee Mrozek 60 Hassam. Parade, Wolstanton, Newcastle-u-Lyme, ST5 9DPTelephone: 01782 941398(H) 07701044222(B) E-Mail: [email protected] 07701044146(M)

Scott Nixon, 4 Hazlitt Way, Parkhall, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 5SZ.Telephone: 07943486215 (M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Stephen Nixon, 4 Hazlitt Way, Parkhall, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 5SZ.Telephone: 07985431095 (M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Ian Oakes, 275 Green Heath Road, Hednesford, Staffs, WS12 4AZTelephone; 07711672693(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Nelson Oppong, 4 Ingathorpe Road, Rugeley, WS15 1FETelephone: 07474716446(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Callum Paxton, 5 Alfred Street, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2HHTelephone: 07757885998(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Graham Paxton, 5 Alfred Street, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2HHTelephone: 07971018433(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Daz Poole, 38 Maresfield Drive, Beaconside, Stafford, St14 3UHTelephone: 07581244534(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Richard Powell, 72 Beacon Rise, Walton, Stone, Staffs, ST15 0ALTelephone: 07816630561 (M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Robert Pritchard, 32 Barry Avenue, Bucknall, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 8ADTelephone: 01782 860238 (H) 07763311396(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Jacob G Ratcliffe, Hillthwaite, Main Road, Great Haywood, Stafford, ST18 0SUTelephone: 07952339620(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

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Lloyd Reddin, 89 Furlong Road, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 5TZTelephone: 07554421690(M) E-Mail: [email protected]

Stuart Reed, 10 Thetford Way, Yew Tree Estate, Walsall, WS5 4TATelephone: 07854061469(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Kieran Rhead, 18 Longfellow Close, Norton Heights, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 8FBTelephone: 01782 935089(H) 07743706009(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Ryan Roberts, 58 Cumming Street, Hartshill, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 7PETelephone: 01782 878766(H) 07594549484(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Anthony Roden, 6 Barnfields Lane, Kingsley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 2DG Telephone: 07865166701(M), E-Mail: [email protected]

Josef Roemer. 54 Hendeley Court, Burton-on-Trent, DE14 2BH Telephone: 07894540185(M) E-Mail: [email protected]

Locian Thomas Roemer, 37 Priorylands, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 0HHTelephone: 01283 533402(H) 07488305995(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Kieran Rogers, 209 Rugeley Road, Chase Terrace, WS7 1NSTelephone: 01543 300345(H) 07825711783(M)E-Mail; [email protected]

Keith Rowley: 7, Hemingway Road, Meir Hay, Longton ST3 1SLTelephone: 01782 319377 (H) 07583946697(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Philip Rowley, 12 Loveston Grove, Meir Hay Longton, ST3 1TBTelephone: 01782 329107(H) 07772932072 (M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Derek Scott, 7 Wordsworth Close, Ettiley Heath, Sandbach, CW11 3GGTelephone: 07970012599(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

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David Shardlow, 21, Frank Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 5RJTelephone: 07507561246(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Scott Shaw, 44 Ferndown Drive, Clayton, N-u-L, ST5 4BPTelephone: 01782 766192(H) 07368353762(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Nicholas Sheehan, 2 Wulstan Drive, Newcastle-u-Lyme, ST5 0RHTelephone: 07956279171(M) Text onlyE-Mail: [email protected]

Antonia Smith, 36 Lupin Drive, Huntington, Cannock, Staffs, WS12 4URTelephone: 07487769736(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Adrian Steventon, Flat 11 Harecastle Hotel, Kidsgrove, ST7 1ESTelephone: 07943500426(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Oliver Swindail, 50 Grosvenor Avenue, Oakhill, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 5RQTelephone: 07850910199(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Andrew Taylor. 9 Oakdene Road, Burntwood, Staffs. WS7 4RS Telephone: 01543 685190(H) 07881781802(M) E-Mail: [email protected]

James Taylor. 14 Hawthorn Drive, Norton Canes, Cannock, Staffs. WS11 9UF Telephone: 01543 496552(H) 07966144953(M) E-Mail: [email protected]

John Taylor, 4 Castleview Grove, Packmoor, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 6XQTelephone; 01782 822421(H) 07875007623(M)E-Mail; [email protected]

Paul Trevor,37 Danebowere Road, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8TJTelephone: 01782 642572(H) 07887966650(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Luke Threadgold. 184 Leek New Road, Sneyd Green, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 2LX Telephone: 01782 212959 (H) 07804793969 E-Mail: [email protected]

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Roy Tooth, 42 Westprink Crescent Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 5JB Telephone: 07890422644(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

James Walklett, Southlowe Lodge, Keele University Campus, S-on-T, ST9 0ARTelephone: 0780053994(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Richard Waterson, 53 Javelin Crescent, Stafford, ST16 3YYTelephone: 01785 602120(H) 07540158528(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Carl Watson, 51 Central Avenue, Bucknall, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 9ARTelephone: 07450929351(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Royston Wells, 94 Paris Avenue, Westlands, Newcastle–u- Lyme, ST5 2QXTelephone: 01782 612015 (H) 07557362602(M)E-Mail:[email protected]

Andrew Whittington, 24 Mitchell Avenue, Talke, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 1JJTelephone: 07783777042(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Peter Wideman, 20 Salmond Avenue, Stafford,. ST16 3QYTelephone: 07767136269(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Gerry J. Wild, 15 Souldern Way, Meir Hay, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 1TATelephone: 01782 320408 (H) 07799798001(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

Jake Wild, 7 Aldrin Close, Meir Park, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 7QNTelephone: 01782 395611(H) 07484375749(M)E-Mail: [email protected]

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STANDARD CODE OF RULES

DEFINITIONS1. (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.“Club” means a club for the time being in membership of the Competition.“Competition” means the Staffordshire County Senior League.“Competition Match” means any match played or to be played under the jurisdiction of the Competition.“Contract Player” means any Player (other than a Player on a Scholarship) who is eligible to play under a written contract of employment with a Club.“Deposit” means a sum of money deposited with the Competition as part of the requirements of membership of the Competition. “Fees ” 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, as set out at Appendix B.“Fines ” 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, as set out at Appendix B.“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.

“Participant” shall have the same meaning as that set out in the rules of The FA from time to time.“Player” means any Contract Player, Non Contract Player or other player who plays or who is eligible to play for a Club.“Playing Season” means the period between the date on which the first competitive fixture in the Competition is played each year until the date on which the last competitive fixture in the Competition is played.“Rules” means these rules under which the Competition is administered.“Sanctioning Authority” means the County Football Association Limited to which your Club affiliates.“Scholarship” means a Scholarship as set out in Rule C 3 (a) (i) of the rules of The FA.“Season” means the period of time between an AGM and the subsequent AGM.“Secretary” means such person or persons appointed or elected to carry out the administration of the Competition.“SGM” means a special general meeting held in accordance with the constitution of the Competition.

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“Team” means a team affiliated to a Club, including where a Club provides more than one team in the Competition in accordance with the Rules. “The FA” means The Football Association Limited.“WGS” means the Whole Game System and the procedures for the operation thereof as determined by The FA from time to time.“written” or “in writing” means the representation or reproduction of words or symbols or other information in a visible form by any method or combination of methods, whether sent or supplied in electronic form or otherwise.

(B) Unless stated otherwise, terms referring to natural persons are applicable to both genders. Any term in the singular applies to the plural and vice-versa.

GOVERNANCE RULES (SCOR)

COMPETITION NAME, CONSTITUTION2.

(A) The Competition will be known as “The Staffordshire County Senior League” (or such other name as the Competition may adopt). The Clubs participating in the Competition must be members of the Competition. A Club which ceases to exist or which ceases to be entitled to play in the Competition for any reason whatsoever shall thereupon automatically cease to be a member of the Competition.

(B) This Competition shall consist of not more than 66 Clubs approved by the Sanctioning Authority.

(C) The geographical area covered by the Competition membership shall be Staffordshire and surrounding areas.

(D) The administration of the Competition under these Rules will be carried out by the Competition acting (save where otherwise specifically mentioned herein) through the Management Committee in accordance with the rules, regulations and policies of The FA.

(E) All Clubs shall adhere to the Rules. Every Club shall be deemed, as a member of the Competition to have accepted the Rules and to have agreed to abide by the decisions of the Management Committee in relation thereto, subject to the provisions of Rule 7.

(F) The Rules are taken from the Standard Code of Rules (the “Standard Code”) determined by The FA from time to time. In the event of any omissions from the Standard Code then the requirements of the Standard Code shall be deemed to apply to the Competition.

(G) All Clubs must be affiliated to an Affiliated Association and their names and particulars shall be returned annually by the appointed date in a manner prescribed by the Sanctioning Authority and must have a constitution approved by the Sanctioning Authority. Failure to comply with this Rule will result in a fine in accordance Appendix B.This Competition shall apply annually for sanction to the Sanctioning Authority and the constituent Teams of Clubs may be grouped in divisions.

(H) Inclusivity and Non-discrimination(i) The Competition and each Club must be committed to promoting inclusivity

and to eliminating all forms of discrimination and should abide and adhere to The FA Equality Policy and any legislative requirements (to include those

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contained in the Equality Act 2010).(ii) This Competition and each Club must make every effort to promote equality

by treating people fairly and with respect, by recognising that inequalities may exist, by taking steps to address them 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.

(iii) Any alleged breach of the Equality Act 2010 legislation must be referred to the appropriate Sanctioning Authority for investigation.

(I) Clubs must comply with the provisions of any initiatives of The FA which are adopted by the Competition including, but not limited to, Charter Standard and RESPECT programmes. Failure to comply with this Rule will result in a fine in accordance with Appendix B.

(J) All Participants shall abide by The Football Association Regulations for Safeguarding Children as determined by The FA from time to time.

(K) Clubs shall not enter any of their Teams playing in the Competition in any other competitions (with the exception of FA and County FA Competitions) except with the written consent of the Management Committee. Failure to comply with this Rule will result in a fine in accordance with Appendix B.

(L) At the AGM or a SGM 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 22.

(M) Only one Team shall be permitted from any Club to participate in the same division as another Team from the same Club unless there is no viable alternative because of logistical issues and/or reasons linked to participation and geographical boundaries. The Competition will obtain the prior approval of the Sanctioning Authority in the event of a division comprising of more than one Team from the same Club. 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.

(N)CLUB NAME3. Any Club wishing to change its name must obtain permission from the Sanctioning

Authority and from the Management Committee. Failure to comply with this Rule will result in a fine in accordance with Appendix B.

ENTRY FEE, SUBSCRIPTION, DEPOSIT4. (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 an Entry Fee per Team as set out in Appendix B, which shall be returned in the event of non-election.

All applications for admission must also be accompanied by a Grounds Inspection Fee (see Appendix B). 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 AGM or an SGM. When Rule 22(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 payable in accordance with Appendix B per team payable on or before the AGM of the Competition in each year.

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(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 (in accordance with the Fees Tariff) by or on behalf of the Club on such terms and for such period as it may in its entire discretion think fit. Failure to comply with this Rule will result in a fine in accordance with Appendix B.

(D) A Club shall not participate in this Competition until the entry fee, annual subscription and deposit (if required) have been paid. Failure to do so will result in a fine see Appendix B.

(E) Clubs must advise annually to the Secretary in writing by 30 th June of its Sanctioning Authority affiliation number for the forthcoming Playing Season. Clubs must advise the Secretary in writing, or on the prescribed form, of details of its headquarters, its Officers and any other information required by the Competition. Failure to comply with this Rule will result in a fine in accordance with Appendix B.

MANAGEMENT, NOMINATION, ELECTION5. (A) The Management Committee shall comprise the Officers of the Competition and 2

members who shall all be elected at the AGM.(B) Retiring Officers shall be eligible to become candidates for re-election without

nomination provided that the Officer notifies the Secretary in writing not later than 31st March in each year.All o t h e r candidates for election as Officers of the Competition or members of the Management Committee shall be nominated to the Secretary in writing, signed by the secretaries of two Clubs, not later than 31st March in each year. Names of the candidates for election shall be circulated with the notice of the AGM. In the event of there being no nomination in accordance with the foregoing for any office, nominations may be received at the AGM.

(C) The Management Committee shall meet as and when required, save that no more than three calendar months shall pass between each meeting.

On receiving a requisition signed by two-thirds (2/3) of the members of the Management Committee the Secretary shall convene a meeting of the Management Committee.

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

(E) All communications received from Clubs must be conducted through their Officers and sent to the Secretary.

Failure to comply with this Rule will result in a fine in accordance with Appendix B.

POWERS OF MANAGEMENT6. (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 FA 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

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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 also apply to the procedure of any sub-committee).In the event of the voting being equal on any matter, the Chairman of the Management Committee 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 6(I), 8(H), and 9, for all alleged breaches of a Rule the Management Committee shall issue a formal written charge to the Club concerned. The Club charged shall be given 7 days from the date of notification of the charge to reply. In such reply a Club may:

(i) Accept the charge and submit in writing a case of mitigation for consideration by the Management Committee on the papers; or

(ii) Accept the charge and notify that it wishes to put its case of mitigation at a hearing before the Management Committee; or

(iii) Deny the charge and submit in writing supporting evidence for consideration by the Management Committee on the papers; or

(iv) Deny the charge and notify that it wishes to put its case at a hearing before the Management Committee.

Where the Club charged fails to respond within 7 days, the Management Committee shall determine the charge in such manner and upon such evidence as it considers appropriate.Where required, hearings shall take place as soon as reasonably practicable following receipt of the reply of the Club as more fully set out above.Having considered the reply of the Club (whether in writing or at a hearing), the Management Committee shall make its decision and, in the event that the charge is accepted or proven, decide on the appropriate penalty (with reference to Appendix B where applicable).

The maximum fine permitted for a breach of a Rule by a Team playing at Step 7 of the National League System is £500. No Participant under the age of 18 can be fined.All breaches of the Laws of the Game, or the Rules and Regulations of The FA shall be dealt with in accordance with FA Rules by the appropriate Association.

(E) All decisions of the Management Committee shall be binding subject to the right of appeal in accordance with Rule 7.

Decisions of the Management Committee must be notified in writing to those concerned within 7 days.

(F) 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

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must attend to the business and/or the correspondence of the Competition to the satisfaction of the Management Committee. Failure to comply with this Rule and Rule 6(D) will result in a fine in accordance Appendix B.

(I) Subject to a Club’s right of appeal in accordance with Rule 7 below, all fines and charges must be paid within 14 days of the date of notification of the decision. Any Club failing to do so will receive an additional fine doubling original fine. Further failure to pay the fine including the additional fine within a further 14 days will result in fixtures being withdrawn until such time as the outstanding fines are paid and any fixture not played will be treated as an unfulfilled fixture in accordance with Rule 20(E)..

(J) A member of the Management Committee appointed by the Competition to attend a meeting or Competition 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 AGM or SGM called to decide the constitution and the commencement of the Playing Season.

(L) The business of the Competition as determined by the Management Committee may be transacted by electronic mail or post.

(M) The Management Committee shall have the power to request the release of players for any representative match by giving 7 days notice. Clubs refusing to release players selected must provide medical evidence as to their fitness.

PROTESTS, CLAIMS, COMPLAINTS, APPEALS7. (A) (i) All questions of eligibility, qualification of Players or interpretations of the

Rules shall be referred to the Management Committee or a sub-committee duly appointed by the Management Committee.

(ii) Objections relevant to the dimensions of the pitch, goals, flag posts or other facilities of the venue will not be entertained by the Management Committee unless a protest is lodged with the referee before the commencement of the Competition Match.

(B) Except in cases where the Management Committee decide 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 3 days (excluding Sundays) of the Competition Match or occurrence to which they refer. A protest or complaint shall not be withdrawn except by permission of the Management Committee. A member of the Management Committee who is a member of any Club involved shall not be present (except as a witness or representative 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 A p p e n d i x B . 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 frivolous protest or complaint to pay the expenses of the inquiry 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 7 days’ notice of the hearing should they be

instructed to attend.

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(ii) Should a Club elect to state its case in person then it should indicate such when forwarding the written response.

(E) The Management Committee shall also have power to compel any party to the protest to pay such expenses as the Management Committee shall direct.

(F) Any appeal against a decision of the Management Committee must be lodged with the Sanctioning Authority within 14 days of the posting of the written notification of the decision causing the appeal, accompanied by a fee (see Appendix B) which may be forfeited in the event of the appeal not being upheld. A copy of the appeal must also be sent to the Secretary. The procedure for the appeal shall be determined by the Sanctioning Authority, in such respect the Sanctioning Authority may (but is not obliged to):(i) invite submissions by the parties involved;(ii) convene a hearing to hear the appeal;(iii) permit new evidence; or(iv) impose deadlines as are appropriateAny appeal shall not involve a rehearing of the evidence considered by the Management Committee.

(G) No appeal can be lodged against a decision taken at an AGM or SGM unless this is on the ground of unconstitutional conduct.

(H) All protests, claims or complaints relating to these Rules and appeals arising from a Player’s contract shall be heard and determined by the Management Committee, or a sub-committee duly appointed by the Management Committee. The Clubs or Players protesting, appealing, claiming or complaining must send a copy of such protest, appeal, claim or complaint and deposit a fee (see Appendix B) 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.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.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING8. (A) The AGM shall be held not later than July in each year. At this meeting the following

business shall be transacted provided that at least 75% members are present and entitled to vote:-(i) To receive and confirm the minutes of the preceding AGM.(ii) To receive and adopt the annual report, balance sheet and

statement of accounts.(iii) Election of Clubs to fill vacancies.(iv) Constitution of the Competition for the ensuing Season.(v) Election of Officers of the Competition and the Management Committee

members.(vi) Appointment of auditors.(vii) Alteration of Rules, if any (see Rule 14)(viii) Fix the date for the commencement of the Playing Season and kick off times

applicable to the Competition.(ix) Fix the date for the end of the Playing Season (save for Step 7 which shall

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be determined by The FA).(x) Other business of which due notice shall have been given and accepted as

being relevant to an AGM.(B) A copy of the duly audited/verified balance sheet, statement of accounts and agenda

shall be forwarded to each Club at least 14 days prior to the meeting, together with any proposed Rule changes.

(C) A signed copy of the duly audited/verified balance sheet and statement of accounts shall be sent to the Sanctioning Authority within 14 days of its adoption by the AGM

(D) Each Club shall be empowered to send two delegates to an AGM. Each Club shall be entitled to one vote only. 14 days’ notice shall be given of any AGM.

(E) Clubs who have withdrawn their membership of the Competition during the Playing 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 12.

(F) All voting shall be conducted by a show of voting cards unless a ballot be demanded by at least 50% of the delegates qualified to vote or the Chairman so decides.

(G) No individual shall be entitled to vote on behalf of more than one Club.(H) Any continuing Club must be represented at the AGM. Failure to comply with this

Rule will result in a fine in accordance with Appendix B. Note: Fixtures arranged by the Fixture Secretary , or at meeting specially convened for that purpose, to be held no later than 7 days before the commencement of the season. Any Club failing to be represented at a fixture meeting or other League meeting, apologies given or not, or otherwise infringing this shall be liable to a fine, see Appendix B

(I)Officers of the Competition and Management Committee members shall be entitled to attend and vote at an AGM.

(J) Where a Competition is an incorporated entity, the Officers of the Competition shall ensure that the Articles of Association of the Competition are consistent with the requirements of these Rules.

SPECIAL GENERAL MEETINGS9. Upon receiving a requisition signed by two-thirds (2/3) of the Clubs in membership

the Secretary shall call a SGM.The Management Committee may call a SGM at any time.At least seven (7) days’ notice shall be given of a meeting under this Rule, together with an agenda of the business to be transacted at such meeting. Each Club shall be empowered to send two delegates to all SGMs. Each Club shall be entitled to one vote only.Any Club failing to be represented at a SGM shall be fined in accordance with Appendix B.Officers of the Competition and Management Committee members shall be entitled to attend and vote at all SGMs.

AGREEMENT TO BE SIGNED10. Each Club shall complete and sign the following agreement which shall be

deposited with the Competition together with the application for membership for

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the coming Season, or upon indicating that the Club intends to compete.“We, (A) (name) [ ] of (address) [ ] (Chairman)/(Director)and (B) (name) [ ] of (address) [ ] (Secretary)/(Director)of [ ] Football Club (Limited) have been provided with a copy of the Rules and Regulations of the Staffordshire County Senior League Competition and do hereby agree for and on behalf of the said Club, if elected or accepted into membership, to conform to those Rules and Regulations and to accept, abide by and implement the decisions of the Management Committee of the Competition, subject to the right of appeal in accordance with Rule 7.”The agreement shall be signed by:(i) Where a Club is an unincorporated association, the Club chairman and

secretary; or(ii) Where a Club is an incorporated entity, two directors of the Club.Any alteration of the chairman and /or secretary of the Club on the above agreement must be notified to the Sanctioning County Football Association(s) to which the Club is affiliated and to the Secretary.

Failure to comply with this Rule will result in a fine in accordance with Appendix B.

CONTINUATION OF MEMBERSHIP, WITHDRAWAL OF A CLUB11. (A) Any Club intending, or having a provisional intention, to withdraw a Team from the

Competition on completion of its fixtures and fulfilment of all other obligations to the Competition must notify the Secretary in writing by 31st March each season. This does not apply to a Club moving in accordance with Rule 22(B). Failure to comply with this Rule will result in a fine in accordance with Appendix B.

(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, including, but not limited to, issuing a fine in accordance with Appendix B.

(C) Notwithstanding the powers of the Management Committee pursuant to Rule 6(I), in the event of a Club failing to discharge all its financial obligations to the Competition in excess of £50, the Management Committee shall be empowered to refer the debt under The FA Football Debt Recovery provisions.

EXCLUSION OF CLUBS, TEAMS. MISCONDUCT OF CLUBS, OFFICERS, PLAYERS, MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE12. (A) At the AGM or SGM called for the purpose in accordance with the provisions of

Rule 9, notice of motion having been duly circulated on the agenda by direction of the Management Committee, the accredited delegates present shall have the power to: (i) remove a member of the Management Committee from office; (ii) exclude any Club or Team from membership, both of which must be supported by more than two thirds (2/3) of those present and voting. Voting on this point shall be conducted by ballot. A member of the Management Committee or Club which is the subject of the vote being taken shall be excluded from voting.

(B) At the AGM, or at a SGM called for the purpose in accordance with the provisions of Rule 9, the accredited delegates present shall have the power to exclude from further participation in the Competition any Club whose conduct has, in their opinion, been undesirable, 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.

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Club in the Competition to join them shall be liable to 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) and/or (B) of this Rule.

TROPHY13. (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 31st March. 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.”Failure to comply will result in a fine in accordance with Appendix B.

ALTERATION TO RULES14. Alterations, for which consent has been given by the Sanctioning Authority, shall

be made to these Rules only at the AGM or at a SGM specially convened for the purpose called in accordance with Rule 9. 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 by 28th February in each year. The proposals, together with any proposals by the Management Committee, shall be circulated to the Clubs by 7th March and any amendments thereto shall be submitted to the Secretary by 31st March. 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 66% 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 SGM shall be submitted to the Sanctioning Authority or The FA (as applicable) at least 28 days prior to the date of the meeting.

FINANCE15. (A) The Management Committee shall determine with which bank or other financial

institution the funds of the Competition will be lodged.(B) All expenditure in excess of £250.00 shall be approved by the Management

Committee. Cheques shall be signed by at least two Officers nominated by the Management Committee.

(C) The financial year of the Competition will end on 31st December.(D) The books, or a certified balance sheet, of a Competition shall be prepared and

shall be audited annually by a suitably qualified person(s) who shall be appointed at the AGM.

INSURANCE16. (A) All Clubs must have valid public liability insurance cover of at least ten million

pounds (£10,000,000) at all times.(B) All Clubs must have valid personal accident cover for all Players registered with them

from time to time. The Players’ personal accident insurance cover must be in place prior to the Club taking part in any Competition Match and shall be at least equal to the minimum recommended cover determined from time to time by the Sanctioning

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Authority. In instances where The FA is the Sanctioning Authority, the minimum recommended cover will be the cover required by the Affiliated Association to which a Club affiliates.

Failure to comply with Rule 16(A) or 16(B) will result in a fine in accordance with Appendix B.

DISSOLUTION17. (A) Dissolution of the Competition shall be by resolution approved at a SGM by a

majority of three quarters (3/4) of the members present and shall take effect from the date of the relevant SGM.

(B) In the event of the dissolution of the Competition, the members of the Management Committee are responsible for the winding up of the assets and liabilities of the Competition.

(C) The Management Committee shall deal with any surplus assets as follows:(i) Any surplus assets, save for a trophy or any other presentation, remaining

after the discharge of the debts and liabilities of the Competition shall be transferred only to another Competition or Affiliated Association or The Football Association Benevolent Fund or to such other charitable or benevolent object in the locality of the Competition as determined by resolution at or before the time of winding up, and approved in writing by the Sanctioning Authority.

(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.

MATCH RELATED RULES

QUALIFICATION OF PLAYERS18. (A) A Player is one who, being in all other respects eligible, has:

(i) signed a fully and correctly completed Competition registration form in ink, countersigned by an Officer of the Club, which is submitted to the Competition 7 days prior to the Player playing and whose registration has been confirmed by the Competition prior to that Player playing in a Competition Match; Failure to provide a stamped addressed envelope will result in a fine see Appendix B Or

(ii) signed a fully and correctly completed Competition registration form in ink on a match day prior to playing which is countersigned by an Officer of the Club and witnessed by an Officer of the opposing Club, and submitted to the Competition within two days (Sundays excluded) subsequent to the Competition Match. The Player shall not play again on a subsequent match day until the Club is in possession of the approval of the Competition. A maximum of 5 Players may be registered in accordance with this paragraph 18(A)(ii); Failure to provide a stamped addressed envelope will result in a fine see Appendix B and has been , as in (iii) below

(iii) registered through WGS.(By Clubs)Any registration form which is sent by either of the means set out at Rules 18(A) (i) or (ii) above that is not fully and correctly completed will be returned to the Club unprocessed. When a Club attempts to register a player via WGS but does not

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fully and correctly complete the necessary information via WGS, the registration will not be processed.

For Clubs registering Players under Rules 18(A) (i) or (ii), registration forms will be provided in a format to be determined by the Competition. These are issued for administration of the Competition. Clubs must in addition register their Players via WGS (under Rule 18 (A) (iii)), Clubs must access WGS in order to complete the registration process.

Failure to comply with this Rule will result in a fine in accordance with Appendix B.(B)

(i) Contract players are not permitted in this Competition with the exception of those Players who are registered under Contract with the same Club who have a team operating at Steps 1 to 6 of the National League System. It is the responsibility of each Club to ensure that any Player registered to the Club has, where necessary, the required International Transfer Certificate. Clearance is required for any Player aged 10 and over crossing borders including Wales, Scotland and Ireland.

(ii) Each Club must have at least 14 Players registered 7 days before the start of each Playing Season. Failure to comply with this Rule will result in a fine in accordance with the Fines Tariff.

(C) A Player that owes a Football Debt (as defined under the Football Debt Recovery Regulations) to any club(s) shall be permitted to register and play for a Club in Competition Matches, save that the Player may be liable to be suspended from playing for that Club should the Player fail to comply with the terms of the Football Debt Recovery Regulations in respect of that Football Debt.

(D) A fee as set out in Appendix B shall be paid by each Club/Team for each Player registered.

(E) The Management Committee shall decide all registration disputes.In the event of a player signing a registration form or having a registration submitted for more than one Club, priority of registration shall decide for which Club the Player shall be registered. The Secretary shall notify the Club last applying to register the player of the fact of the previous registration.

(F) It shall be a breach of Rule for a Player to:-(i) Play for more than one Club in the Competition in the same Playing Season

without first being transferred.(ii) Having registered for one Club in the Competition, register for another Club

in the Competition in that Playing Season except for the purpose of a transfer.

(iii) Submit a signed registration form or submit a registration through WGS for registration that the Player had willfully neglected to accurately or fully complete.

Failure to comply with this Rule will result in a fine in accordance with Appendix B.(G) (i) The Management Committee shall have the power to accept the registration

of any Player subject to the provisions of Rules 18(G) (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 (in accordance with Appendix B) who has been charged and found guilty of registration irregularities (subject to Rule 7).

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undesirable conduct (subject to Rule 7) subject to the right of appeal to the Sanctioning Authority. Application should be made to the parent County of the Club the Player is registered or intending to be registered with.Undesirable conduct shall mean an incident of repeated proven misconduct, which may deter a Participant from being involved in this Competition.

(iv) For a Player who has previously had a registration removed in accordance with Rule 18(G)(iii) but has a registration accepted at the expiry of exclusion will be considered to be under a probationary period of 12 months. Whilst under a probationary period, should the Player commit a further act of proven misconduct under the jurisdiction of the Competition, (excluding standard dismissals), the Competition would be empowered to consider a further charge of bringing the Competition into disrepute.(Note: Action under Rule 18(G) (iii) shall not be taken against a Player for misconduct until the matter has been dealt with by the Sanctioning Authority, and then only in cases of the Player bringing the Competition into disrepute and will in any event be subject to an appeal to the Sanctioning Authority or The FA. 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 any competition (and is not restricted to the Competition) in a period of two years or less from the date of the first offence.)

(H) Subject to compliance with FA Rule C2(a) when a Club wishes to register a player who is already registered with another club it shall submit a transfer form (in a format as determined by the Competition) to the Competition accompanied by a fee as set out in Appendix B. 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 3 days of receipt of the notification. Upon receipt of the club’s consent, or upon its failure to give written objection within 3 days, the 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 7 days after receipt of such transfer.In the event of an objection to a transfer the matter shall be referred to the Management Committee for a decision.

(I) A Player may not be registered for a Club nor transferred to another Club in the Competition after 31st March except by special permission of the Management Committee.

(J) A Club shall keep a list of the Players it registers and a record of all matches in which those Players have played for the Club , and shall produce such records upon demand by the Management Committee.

(K) 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 an Officer of the Club at all Management Committee meetings or at other times mutually arranged. Registrations are valid for one P l a y i n g Season only.In the event of a Non Contract 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 Non Contract Player will automatically be cancelled and declared void unless the Club conforms to the exception detailed in Rule 18(B)(i).

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(L) A Player shall not be eligible to play for a Team in any special championship, promotion or relegation deciding Competition Match (as specified in Rule 22(A)) unless the Player has played 3 Competition Matches for that Team in the current Playing Season.

(M) A player who has played 7 (seven) League games for a team in either the Premier Division or Division 1 shall not in that season be eligible to play in a lower Division League game for that Club after 31st March except by permission of the Management Committee.Note: for Cup Competitions see relevant Cup rules.Failure to comply with this Rule will result in a fine in accordance with Appendix B.

(N)(i) Subject to Rule 18(N)(ii), any Club found to have played an ineligible

Player in a Competition Match or Matches where points are awarded shall have the points gained from that Competition Match deducted from its record, up to a maximum of 12 points, and have levied upon it a fine (in accordance with Appendix B).

(ii) The Management Committee may vary the sanction as relates to the deduction of points set out at Rule 18(N)(i) 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.

(iii) Where a Club is found to have played an ineligible Player in accordance with Rule 18(N)(i) above, the Management Committee may also, at its discretion:a) Award the points available in the Competition Match in question to

the opponents, subject to the Competition Match not being ordered to be replayed; or

b) Levy penalty points against the Club in default; orc) Order that such Competition Match or Matches be replayed (on

such terms as are decided by the Management Committee).(O) The following clause applies to Competitions involving Players in full-time

secondary education:-Priority must be given at all times to school and school organizational activities. Failure to comply with this Rule will result in a fine in accordance with Appendix B. (ii) The availability of children must be cleared with the Head Teachers (except

for Sunday leagues competitions).(iii) To play open age football the player must have achieved the age of 16.

CLUB COLOURS

19. Every Club must register the colour of its shirts and shorts with the Secretary by 30th June annually who shall decide as to their suitability.

Any Club wishing to change its colours during the Playing Season must obtain permission from the Management Committee.

Goalkeepers must wear colours which distinguish them from all other Players and the Match Officials.Note: Goalkeepers jersey must either be Orange, Yellow, Blue, Red or Green. Failure to do so will result in a fine see Appendix B.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 colours of the goalkeepers jersey) at least 4 days before the Competition Match. Failure to do so will result in a fine see Appendix BIf, in the opinion of the referee, two Teams have the same or similar colours, the away Team shall make the change. Should a Team delay the scheduled time of kick off for a Competition Match by not having a change of colours they will be fined in accordance with Appendix B. Shirts must be numbered 1-16 or 1-17 where 13 is omitted, failing which a fine will be levied in accordance with Appendix B.

PLAYING SEASON. CONDITIONS OF PLAY, TIMES OF KICK-OFF. POSTPONEMENTS. SUBSTITUTES

20 (A)All Competition Matches shall be played in accordance with the Laws of the Game as determined by the International Football Association Board .Clubs must take all reasonable precautions to keep their Grounds in a playable condition. All Competition 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 Competition Matches and to order the Club concerned to play its Competition Match(es) on another ground.Football Turf Pitches (3G) are allowed in this Competition provided they meet the required performance standards and are listed on the FA’s Register of Football Turf Pitches. All Football Turf Pitches used must be tested (by a FIFA accredited test institute) every three years and the results passed to The FA. The FA will give a decision on the suitability for use and add the pitch to the Register.The home Club is also responsible for advising Participants of footwear requirements when confirming match arrangements in accordance with Rule 20(C).Within the National League System (“NLS”) all Competition Matches shall have a duration of 90 minutes. All Competition Matches outside of the NLS 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 Competition 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. Failure to kick off on time will result in a fine in accordance with Appendix B

The home Team must provide goal nets, corner flags and at least two footballs fit for play and the referee shall make a report to the Competition if the footballs are unsuitable.Note: Failure to play with the League Approved Mitre MAX flou yellow ball or Mitre Max V 12 failure to comply with this Rule will result in a fine in accordance with Appendix B.

(B) Except by permission of the Management Committee all Competition Matches must be played on the dates originally fixed but priority shall be given to The FA and parent County Association Cup Competitions. All other matches must be considered secondary. Clubs may mutually agree to bring forward a Competition match with the consent of the Fixture Secretary. Failure to comply with this Rule will result in a fine in accordance with Appendix B.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).

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(C ) An Officer of the home Club must give notice of full particulars of the location of, and access to, the Ground and time of kick-off to the Match Officials and an Officer of the opposing Club at least 4 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. Failure to comply with this Rule will result in a fine in accordance with Appendix B.

(D)In accordance with the Laws of the Game, in the event of a Club playing in any match with less than 11 players they shall be fined (see Appendix B) for each missing player. A minimum of 7 players will constitute a team for a Competition match.

(E)(i) Home and away matches shall be played. In the event of a Club failing to keep its engagement the Management Committee shall have power to impose a fine, deduct points from the defaulting Club, award the points from the Competition Match in question to the opponents, order the defaulting Club to pay any reasonable 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 Competition 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 Competition Match has been postponed for any reason must, without delay, give notice to the Secretary, Fixtures Secretary, the Competition Referees Appointments Secretary, Registration Secretary, the secretary of the opposing Club and the Match Officials.(iv) In the event of a Competition Match not being played or abandoned owing to causes over which neither Club has control, it should be played in its entirety on a date to be mutually agreed by the two Clubs and approved by the Management Committee. Failing such agreement and notification to the Fixtures Secretary within 7 days the Management Committee shall have the power to order the Competition Match to be played on a named date or on or before a given date. Where it is to the advantage of the Competition and the Clubs involved agree, the Management Committee shall also be empowered to order the score at the time of an abandonment to stand

(v) The Management Committee shall review all Competition 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 Competition 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 Competition Match to the opponent. In cases where a Competition Match has been abandoned owing to the conduct of both Teams or their Club member(s), the Management Committee shall rule that neither Team will be awarded any points for that Competition Match and it shall not be replayed. No fine(s) can be applied by the Management Committee for an abandoned Competition Match.

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taken place where either or both Teams were under a suspension imposed upon them by The FA 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 18(N) above. Where both Teams were under suspension the game must be declared null and void and shall not be replayed.

(F)A Club may at its discretion and in accordance with the Laws of the Game use substitute Players in any Competition Match. A Club may name up to 5 substitute Players of whom not more than 3 may be used. For all Division 1 & 2 League and Cup games, a team will be allowed to name 5 substitutes and 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 substitute Players not later than 15 minutes before the start of the Competition Match and a Player not so named may not take part in that Competition Match. Late submission of team sheet will result in a fine see Appendix B

A Player who has been named as a substitute before the start of the Competition Match but does not actually play in that game shall not be considered to have been a Player in that Competition Match within the meaning of Rule 18 of this Competition. Note; All substitutes and/or substituted players must wear the League approved bibs when occupying the technical area or touchline. These bibs to remain the property of the League. Failure to do so will incur a fine, see Appendix B..

(G)The half time interval shall be of 15 minutes’ duration, but it shall not exceed 15 minutes. The half time interval may only be altered with the consent of the referee.(H)The Teams taking part in a Competition Match shall identify a Team captain who shall wear an armband and shall have a responsibility to offer support in the management of the on-field discipline of his/her teammates. Failure to comply with this Rule will result in a fine in accordance with Appendix B.

REPORTING RESULTS2 1 . ( A ) The Registration Secretary must receive by e-mail within 24 hours 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 players registration numbers and also the Referees Appointment Secretary must receive by e-mail within 24 hours of the date played the referees markings required under League Rule 24, and any other information required by the Competition, Including outside Cup Competitions Failure to do so will incur a fine, see Appendix B.

(B) Both the Home and Away Clubs shall e-mail or text the result and details of each match to the Results Secretary at the earliest opportunity after the end of the game and by no later than 5.00pm (17.00)hours on the day of the game, Similarly e-mail mid week games by 9.45pm (21.45) hours on the evening of the game. Including outside cup competitions. Failure to do so will incur a fine, see Appendix B.

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DETERMINING CHAMPIONSHIP 22(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.

(B) Automatic promotion, subject to satisfactory ground grading may apply to the top two teams in Division One and Two. Relegation shall be applied to the last two teams in the Premier Division and Division One, if appropriate.

(C) (i) Should one or more teams withdraw from any one Division after fixtures have commenced an equal number of teams to those withdrawing in that Division shall not be automatically relegated.

(ii) Vacancies occurring after the conclusion of the season may be filled in any of the following ways. a)Retention of otherwise relegated team(s). b) Additional promotion of next ranked team(s) from Division below. c)Election(iii) The last two teams in the lowest Division shall retire, but be eligible for re election except as below, and subject to the conditions of paragraph C above. (iv)When a senior team is relegated to a lower Division of which its reserve team is a member, or entitled to be a member, such reserve must accept relegation to the next lower Division, and should the senior team be relegated to the lowest Division its reserve team automatically retires from the Competition.v).Should either or both of the leading teams in any Division have its senior team in the next higher Division, promotion shall fall, at the discretion of the General Meeting, to the next highest team or teams in the Division.

(D) In the event of a Team withdrawing from the Competition before completing 75% of its fixtures for the Playing Season all points obtained by or recorded against such defaulting Team shall be expunged from the Competition table. For the purposes of this Rule 22(D) a completed fixture shall include any Competition Match(es) which has been awarded by the Management Committee.

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MATCH OFFICIALS23(A) Registered referees (and assistant referees where approved by The FA or County FA) for all Competition 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 Match Officials in attendance, the Clubs shall agree upon a referee. An individual thus agreed upon shall, for that Competition Match, have the full powers, status and authority of a registered referee. Individuals under the age of 16 must not participate either as a referee or assistant referee in any Competition Match.

(C) Where assistant referees are not appointed each Team shall provide a Club assistant referee. Failure to comply with this Rule will result in a fine in accordance with Appendix B.

(D) The appointed referee shall have power to decide as to the fitness of the Ground in all Competition Matches and that decision shall be final, subject to the determination of the Local Authority or the owners of a Ground, which must be accepted. Note: Procedure for pitch inspections. (a) Match day referee to be given opportunity to inspect the conditions of the ground. (b) An official of the Leagues panel to be approached to inspect the pitch, but in doing so must liaise with the appointed referee. Failing (a) and (b) then an official from outside the Leagues panel be invited to make an inspection of the fitness of the ground, but in doing so must liaise with the appointed referee.

(E) Subject to any limits/provisions laid down by the Sanctioning Authority, Match Officials appointed under this Rule shall be paid a match fee in accordance with Appendix B inclusive of travel expenses.

Match Officials will be paid their fees and/or expenses by the home Club before/immediately after the Competition Match. Failure to comply with this Rule will result in a fine in accordance with Appendix B.

(F) In the event of a Competition 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 only. Where a Competition Match is not played owing to one Club being in default, that Club shall be ordered to pay the Match Officials, if they attend the Ground, their full fee and expenses. Failure to comply with this Rule will result in a fine in accordance with Appendix B.

(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 Affiliated Association with which he or she is registered.

(H) Each Club shall, in a manner prescribed from time to time by The FA, award marks to the referee for each Competition Match and the name of the referee and the marks awarded shall be submitted to the Competition on the prescribed form provided. Clubs failing to comply with this Rule shall be liable to be fined (in accordance with Appendix B) or dealt with as the Management Committee shall determine.

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APPENDIX A - CUP COMPETITION.

LEAGUE CHALLENGE CUP AND LEEK CUP COMPETITION RULES

Rule 1 Title

The Challenge Cup shall be called the STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE CHALLENGE Cup and shall always remain the property of the League.

The Leek Cup shall be called the STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE LEEK Cup and shall always remain the property of the League

Rule 2 Administration

2 (1) The Management Committee of the Staffordshire County Senior League shall have the entire control of the Competition.

2 (2) The Committee shall have the power to alter or add to the Rules of these Cup Competition as it from time to time deems expedient.

Rule 3 League Rules Apply

3 (1) The Staffordshire County Senior League Rules shall apply to this Competition except when it is stated otherwise.

3(2) In the event of any Club failing to fulfill their engagement of a published fixture, may be expelled from the Competition and otherwise dealt with by the Management Committee as they decide.

Rule 4 Protests

Protests must be made in writing to the Secretary and must be lodged in duplicate within 3 days (Sundays not included) of the date of playing the tie in which the protest relates.

Rule 5 One Player, One Club

5 (1) The Challenge Cup shall be competed for annually by the Clubs in Membership of the Premier Division of the Staffordshire County Senior League.

The Leek Cup shall be competed for annually by the all Clubs in Membership of the Staffordshire County Senior League.

5 (2) Each competing Club shall consist of 14 bona-fide players.

5 (3) The matches shall be played under the Rules of the Football Association and in accordance with the Laws of the Game.

5 (4) No individual shall play for more than one competing team in the same season. Once a registered player has played in the most senior cup he can complete in he is automatically ineligible for the two remaining Cup Competitions. However if a registered player has played in a lower divisional Cup Competition he can still play in a higher Cup Competition but cannot then play in any more lower

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divisional Cup Competitions in that season excluding the Leek Cup Competition.

5 (5) Any Club found in default of this Rule will be disqualified from the Competition and be subject to other penalties as the Management Committee may deem necessary.

Rule 6 Qualification Of Players

6 (1) A bona-fide player shall be considered as such, having duly registered seven days prior to the date of the match with the Registration Secretary, and a Contract Player with the Football Association.

6 (2) All players taking part in a semi-final and final rounds must be registered by the 31st day of March or at least fourteen days prior to the match, which ever is the earlier, and have played in at least five league or cup games for the team involved. A schedule of the players to be considered for the semi final and final ties must be sent, a minimum of 7 days prior to the semi final and final tie, by each team to both the opposition Club Secretary and to the Leagues Registration Secretary. Any player excluded from such schedule will not be allowed to play in the relevant tie.

6 (3) Where a tie is postponed or abandoned only those players who were eligible on the original date set for the postponed or abandoned game shall be eligible to play on the re-arranged date.

6 (4) Any Club found to have played an ineligible player may be dismissed from the Competition, be liable to a fine or otherwise dealt with at the discretion of the Management Committee.

Rule 7 Venues of Ties

7 (1) Clubs shall be drawn together in pairs and the first Club so drawn shall have the choice of ground, if for some reason the first Club so drawn waives its right of ground the second Club so drawn shall have choice of ground.

7 (2) If the goals scored are equal at the end of ninety minutes the tie shall be decided by the taking of kicks from the penalty mark in accordance with F.I.F.A. Rules, this procedure shall also apply in all rounds including the semi-final and final ties.

7 (3) Following the completion of the tie, appointed officials are to be paid in full by the Home club with the Away club reimbursing the home club with 50% of the officials fees.

Rule 8 Semi-Final and Final Ties

8 (1) The semi-final and final ties may be ordered by the Management Committee to be played on a two legged basis, in which event the Club first drawn shall play at home in the first leg.

8 (2) The Management Committee reserves the right to order the semi-final and final ties to be played on the ground of one of the competing Clubs if, owing to fixture congestion it is deemed impossible to play on a two legged basis.

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Rule 9 Division of Gates

The Staffordshire County Senior League shall be responsible for expenses appertaining to the final tie, the remaining gate receipts together with the monies accrued from any other source shall be held by the League.

Rule 10 Medal / Trophies

The Staffordshire County Senior League shall provide seventeen medals / trophies for the winner and the runners-up of the Competition.

Rule 11 Colours

11(1) Each Club shall register its colours with the Secretary.

11(2) When two Clubs having the same registered colours meet, the visiting Club shall change, no Club must change its colours during the progress of the match without the consent of the referee.

Rule 12 Referees

12 (1) Match officials shall be appointed by the Competition, home Clubs shall advise the referee and assistant referees the date and time of kick off to be received at least four days prior to the match.

12 (2) The referee and assistant referees must acknowledge receipt two days before the match, communication shall be by first class post or by telephone.

12 (3) Fees payable to match official for both Cups shall be those in operation on the Staffordshire County Senior League at such time when the match is played.(See Premier Division fees)

Rule 13 Match Officials

Match Officials appointed to officiate in the Cup Final shall be entitled to a Medal/Trophy and appropriate expenses of £10.00 each.

PRESIDENTS TROPHY COMPETITION RULES

Rule 1 Title

The Cup shall be called The Presidents Trophy and shall always remain the property of the Staffordshire County Senior League.

Rule 2 Administration

2 (1) The Management Committee of the Staffordshire County Senior League shall have the entire control of the Competition.

2 (2) The committee shall have the power to alter or add to the Rules of this Cup Competition as from time to time it deems expedient.

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3 (1) The Staffordshire County Senior League Rules shall apply to this Competition except where it is stated otherwise.

3(2) In the event of any Club failing to fulfill their engagement of a published fixture, may be expelled from the Competition and otherwise dealt with by the Management Committee as they decide

Rule 4 Protests

Protests must be made in writing to the League Secretary and must be lodged, in duplicate within three days (Sundays not included) of the date of playing the tie in which the protest relates.

Rule 5 One Player One Club

5 (1) The Cup shall be competed for annually by Clubs in Membership of the Staffordshire County Senior Leagues Division 1.

5 (2) Each competing Club shall consist of fourteen bona-fide players.

5 (3) The matches shall be played under the Rules of The Football Association and in accordance with the Rules of the game.

5 (4) No individual shall play for more than one competing team in the same season. Once a registered player has played in the most senior cup he can complete in he is automatically ineligible for the two remaining Cup Competitions. However if a registered player has played in a lower divisional Cup Competition he can still play in a higher Cup Competition but cannot then play in any more lower divisional Cup Competitions in that season excluding the Leek Cup Competition.

5 (5) Any Club found in default of this Rule will be disqualified from the Competition and be subject to other penalties as the Management Committee may deem necessary.

Rule 6 Qualification of Players

6 (1) A bona-fide player shall be so considered as such when he has duly registered with the Registration Secretary of the Staffordshire County Senior League not later than seven days preceding the scheduled date of the tie.

6 (2) All players taking part in the semi final and final rounds must be registered by the 31st March or at least fourteen days prior to the match, whichever is the earlier and to have played in at least five league or cup games for the team involved. A schedule of the players to be considered for the semi final and final ties must be sent, a minimum of 7 days prior to the semi final and final tie, by each team to both the opposition Club Secretary and to the Leagues Registration Secretary. Any player excluded from such schedule will not be allowed to play in the relevant tie.

6 (3) Any Club found to have played an ineligible player may be dismissed from the Competition, be liable to a fine, or otherwise dealt with at the discretion of the Management Committee.

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6 (4) Each Club must, not less than 15 minutes before the advertised time of kick off, hand to the opposing team representative and the referee the names of the players chosen and taking part in the match, and they must also give the colours of the playing strip.

6 (5) Where a tie is postponed, abandoned or requires re-scheduling only those players who were eligible on the original date set for the postponed, abandoned or re-scheduled tie shall be eligible to play in the tie on the rearranged date. A player who has been suspended may play in a postponed, abandoned, drawn or replayed ties after the term of his suspension has expired.

Rule 7 Venue of Ties

7 (1) Clubs shall be drawn together in pairs and the first named Club so drawn shall have choice of ground,.

7 (2) If the goals scored are equal at the end of ninety minutes the tie shall be decided by the taking of kicks from the penalty mark in accordance with F.I.F.A. Rules, this procedure shall also apply in all rounds including the semi-final and final ties

7 (3) Following the completion of the tie, appointed officials are to be paid in full by the Home Club with the Away Club reimbursing the Home Club with 50% of the officials fees.

Rule 8 Final Ties

The League Management Committee shall be responsible for the selection of venues for a final tie, they shall also be responsible for the payment of match officials at these games.

Rule 9 Gate Monies

All monies received in respect of final ties shall go to League funds whether these be monies from gate receipts or other means.

Rule 10 Medals/Trophies

The Staffordshire County Senior League shall provide seventeen Medals/Trophies for the winners and runners up of the competition.

Rule 11 Colours

11 (1) Each Club shall register its colours with the league Secretary, in earlier rounds when two Clubs having the same registered colours meet, the visiting Club shall change.

11 (2) When two Clubs having the same registered colours meet in a semi final or final tie both teams shall change.

11 (3) Should both Clubs concerned have alternative colours that clash they must toss for choice of colours.

11 (4) No Club shall change its colours during the progress of a match without the consent of the referee.

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Rule 12 Referees



12 (3) Fees payable to match official shall be those in operation on the Staffordshire County Senior League at such time when the match is played.



DIVISION TWO/THREE LEAGUE CUP - RULES

Rule 1 Title

The Cup shall be called The League Cup and shall always remain the property of the Staffordshire County Senior League the insurance of the trophy shall be undertaken by the league.

Rule 2 Members & Administration

2(1) The Competition shall be annual and competed for by clubs in Membership of the Staffordshire County Senior League Division 2 & 3, there will be no entrance fee.

2(2) The Management Committee of the Staffordshire County Senior League shall have entire control of the Competition.

2(3) The committee shall have the power to alter or add to the Rules of this Cup Competition as from time to time if it deems expedient.


3 (1) The Staffordshire County Senior League Rules shall apply to this Competition except where it is stated otherwise.

3(2) In the event of any Club failing to fulfill their engagement of a published fixture, may be expelled from the Competition and otherwise dealt with by the Management Committee as they decide

Rule 4 Protests

Protests must be made in writing to the League Secretary and must be lodged, in duplicate within three days (Sundays not included) of the date of playing the tie in which the protest relates.

Rule 5 Qualification of Players

5 (1) The bona-fide player is one who has duly registered with the Registration

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Secretary of the Staffordshire County Senior League not later than seven days preceding the date of the tie.

5 (2) Players who may be contract or non contract players may be signed up to the round preceding the semi finals.

5 (3) All players taking part in the semi final and final rounds must be registered by the 31st March or at least fourteen days prior to the match, whichever is the earlier and to have played in at least five league or cup games for the team involved. A schedule of the players to be considered for the semi final and final ties must be sent, a minimum of 7 days prior to the semi final and final tie, by each team to both the opposition Club Secretary and to the Leagues Registration Secretary. Any player excluded from such schedule will not be allowed to play in the relevant tie.

5 (4) Any Club found to have played an ineligible player may be dismissed from the Competition, be liable to a fine, or otherwise dealt with at the discretion of the Management Committee.

5(5) No individual shall play for more than one competing team in the same season. Once a registered player has played in any one of the three internal Cup Competitions he is automatically ineligible for the two remaining Cup competitions.

Rule 6 One Player One Club

6 (1) No individual shall play for more than one competing team in the same season, any Club found in default of this Rule will be disqualified from the Competition.

6 (2) Each competing Club shall consist of fourteen bona-fide players.

6 (3) The matches shall be played under the Rules of the Football Association, and in accordance with the Rules of the game.

6 (4) Each Club must, not less than 15 minutes before the advertised time of kick off, hand to the opposing team representative and the referee the names of the players chosen and taking part in the match, and they must also give the colours of the playing strip.

6 (5) Where a tie is postponed, abandoned or requires re-scheduling only those players who were eligible on the original date set for the postponed, abandoned or rescheduled tie shall be eligible to play in the tie on the rearranged date. A player who has been suspended may play in a postponed, abandoned, drawn or replayed ties after the term of his suspension has expired.

Rule 7 Venue of Ties

7 (1) Clubs shall be drawn together in pairs and the first named Club so drawn shall have choice of ground,.

7 (2) If the goals scored are equal at the end of ninety minutes the tie shall be decided by the taking of kicks from the penalty mark in accordance with F.I.F.A. Rules, this procedure shall also apply in all rounds including the semi-final and final ties

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7 (3) Following the completion of the tie, appointed officials are to be paid in full by the Home Club with the Away Club reimbursing the Home Club with 50% of the officials fees.

Rule 8 Final Ties

The League Management Committee shall be responsible for the selection of venues for a final tie, they shall also be responsible for the payment of match officials at these games.

Rule 9 Gate Monies

All monies received in respect of final ties shall go to League funds whether these be monies from gate receipts or other means.

Rule 10 Medals/Trophies

The Staffordshire County Senior League shall provide seventeen Medals/Trophies for the winners and runners up of the competition.

Rule 11 Colours

11 (1) Each Club shall register its colours with the league Secretary, in earlier rounds when two Clubs having the same registered colours meet, the visiting Club shall change.

11 (2) When two Clubs having the same registered colours meet in a semi final or final tie both teams shall change.

11 (3) Should both Clubs concerned have alternative colours that clash they must toss for choice of colours.

11 (4) No Club shall change its colours during the progress of a match without the consent of the referee.

Rule 12 Referees



12 (3) Fees payable to match official shall be those in operation on the Staffordshire County Senior League at such time when the match is played.



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RULES GOVERNING THE CHALLENGE SHIELD COMPETITION

1. The Competition shall be named the Staffordshire County Senior League Challenge Shield Competitions.

2. The Champions and Cup Winners shall qualify for a place in the Challenge Final.

3. The Management Committee shall decide the venue for all final ties.

4. Where one team is winner of both Championship and Cup the vacant place shall be taken by the team finishing second in the League Championship.

5. A Shield shall be presented to the winning team in the Competition which shall never become the property of any one Club and shall be returned when demanded by the Management Committee.

6. The Competition shall be played during the first week of each season.7. Individual awards shall not be made to anyone taking part in these finals.

8. Players eligible to play shall be bona-fide members of the competing Club i.e., having signed a League Registration Form for that Club for the season in which the Competition is being played and has been registered by the Registration Secretary.

9. Each Club shall, not less than seven days before the match, send to the opposing Club and League Secretary, a list of the players (Names in full) from which the team for such match shall be selected. Any application to include other names must be made by the Club concerned, stating the grounds for such request which shall be dealt with the Management Committee and may be dismissed.

10. Players registered after the submission of list of eligible players shall not be allowed to compete.

11. In the event of the scores being level after ninety minutes, extra time of not less than 15 minutes each way shall be played, should the scores remain level at the end of the extra time period, the game shall be decided by the taking of kicks from the penalty mark in accordance with F.I.F.A Rules.

12. Proceeds shall be distributed according to the wishes of the Management Committee and Member Clubs.

13. No monies shall be deducted from the proceeds for expenses of any kind the cost of organising the Competition shall be born by the league and the competing Clubs.

14. Monies shall be banked under the name of the Competition and a duly audited balance sheet sent each year to the Staffordshire Football Association.

15. No change shall be made to these Rules without first having received the sanction of the Staffordshire Football Association.

16. The Management Committee of the Staffordshire County Senior League shall have the power to decide or determine any matters not covered by these Rules.

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B Appendix BStandard Fees and Fines.All fees and fines must be paid by cheque or directly into the Leagues Bank Account but there must be clear reference to which club and what the payment is for Sort Code 30-95-19 Account Number 01211377

Rule Fees Amount £4(A) Entry Fee (Premier) 175.00

Entry Fee (Division 1) 125.00Entry Fee (Division 2) 100.00Grounds Inspection Fee (Premier) 70.00Grounds Inspection Fee (Div 1 & 2) 50.00

4(B) Annual Subscription (Premier) 200.00Annual Subscription (Division 1) 175.00

Annual Subscription (Division 2) 150.004(C) Deposit (Premier) 260.00

Deposit (Division 1) 200.00Deposit (Division 2) 150.00

7(C ), (E ), & (G) Protest/Appeal Fee 50.007(F) Appeal fee to County FA 25.0018(D) Player Registration Fee per registration 1.0018(H) Transfer Form Fee 20.0023(E) Premier Division

Referees Fee inclusive of travel 35.00Assistant Referees Fee inclusive of travel 25.00

23(F) Referees Fee inclusive of travel 17.50 Assistant Referees Fee inclusive of travel 12.5023(E) Division 1 & 2 Referees Fee inclusive of travel 32.00 Assistant Referees Fee inclusive of travel 25.0023(F) Referees Fee inclusive of travel 16.00 Assistant Referees Fee inclusive of travel 12.50

Fines.2(G) Failure to affiliate or late notification of affiliation 25.002(I) Failure to comply with FA Initiatives 25.002K Unauthorised entry into outside Competitions without approval 25.003 Failure to obtain consent for a change of Club name 25.004(C ) Failure to pay Deposit 25.004(D) Failure to pay Fees or Subscriptions on time 25.004(E) Failure to provide affiliation number by due date 25.005(E) Communications conducted by persons other than nominated officers 25.006(H) Failure to comply with an instruction of the Management Committee max 200.00 6(I) Failure to pay a fine within required time frame will result in a doubling of the fine and if not then paid within s further 7 days may lead to further action being taken by the Management Committee. In certain cases there will also be an administration fee charged if a reminder is sent out 10.008(H) Failure to be represented at Annual General Meeting 200.00 Failure to be represented at Ordinary League Meeting 100.00 Increased for each additional non attendance a further 25.009 Failure to be represented at a Special General Meeting 150.00

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10 Failure to submit written agreement or changes to signatories 25.0011(A) Failure to provide notice of withdrawal before deadline Premier maximum 2000.00 Division 1 maximum 1000.00 Division 2 maximum 500.0011(B) Failure to commence or complete season Premier maximum 2000.00 Division 1 maximum 1000.00 Division 2 maximum 500.0013A Failure to submit required written agreement regarding trophy 25.0016(A) & (B) Failure to have required insurance 25.0018(A)(i) Failure to correctly register a player 25.00 Failure to provide a stamped addressed envelope 25.0018(B)(ii) Failure to have required number of players registered 25.0018(F) Player playing for more than one club in a season without being transferred 50.00 18(G(ii) Registration irregularities 50.00 18(M) Fielding a registered player in a lower division who has completed 7 or more Games for the senior team 25.0018(N) Playing an ineligible player 50.00 19 Delay in kick off due to no change of colours 25.0019 Shirts not numbered correctly 25.00 Home Club not playing in registered colour 25.00 Away team colour clash 25.00 Colour of goalkeepers jersey not as per rule 25.0020(A) Failure to kick off on time 25.00 After delay of 6 minutes fine increased per minute delay by 1.00 Not playing with approved football 25.0020(B) Failure to play fixture on dates fixed 25.0020(C ) Failure to notify opponents and/or Officials 25.0020(D) Team short handed at kick off 25.00 For every player short team fined per player 10.0020(E) Failure to fulfill a fixture Premier 250.00 Division 1 175.00 Division 2 125.0020(F) Late submission of team sheets to officials 25.00 Failure of substitutes to wear official league bibs 25.0020(H) No Captains armbands 25.0021(C ) Failure of late notification of postponement of fixture 25.0021(A) Late notifications of results and relevant forms to Registration and Referees Secretaries 25.00 Increases for each subsequent late form per time 5.00 Failure to include players registration numbers 25.0021(B) Late or no result to results secretary 25.0021(C ) Failure or late notification of postpone fixture 25.0023(C ) Failure to provide a Club assistant Referee 25.0023(E ) Failure to pay officials correct fees immediately after game 25.0023(F) Failure to pay appointed officials if attending and fixture is postponed 25.00

23(H) Failure to provide the Referees Appointment Secretary with a referees mark 25.00

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Facility 3 Showers out of order or dirty 40.00Facility 5 Trainers Boxes deficiency 40.00

and abuse of Guidelines 40.00Increase per additional offence No First aid kit available 25.00

Facility 10 Failure to provide refreshments 25.00Failure to stay for post match refreshments once confirmedPremier 50.00Division 1 & 2 25.00

Failure to notify Registration Secretary of player suspensions 25.00 Players/club officials observed urinating in the vicinity of field of play 50.00

C. TIMES OF KICK OFF:Unless mutually agreed by the clubs concerned the times of Kick off shall be:

Premier Division

For those clubs with or without floodlights:Saturday MatchesAugust, September, October 2.30 pm.November, December, January 2.00 pm.February, March, April, & May 2.30 pm.Midweek Matches 6.30 pm.Mid-week Matches under floodlights 7.30 pm.

Division 1

Saturday MatchesAugust, September, October 2.30 pm.November, December, January 2.00 pm.February, March, April, & May 2.30 pm.Midweek Matches 6.30 pm.

Division 2 & 3 Saturday Matches

August, September, October 2.30 pm.November, December, January 2.00 pm.February, March, April, & May 2.30 pm.Midweek Matches 6.30 pm.

Where games are scheduled on days other than the usual Saturday or Mid week, the Management Committee shall set the time of kick off.

With the exception of final ties, cup matches shall kick off at the same time as thescheduled time for league matches in the month that they are played.

D. MARKS FOR REFEREES:

Each club SHALL, in a manner prescribed from time to time by THE FOOTBALL

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ASSOCIATION, award a mark to the REFEREE for each match, by reference to the following guidelines;

How to decide on the Referee’s Mark

The following questions focus on the key areas of a referee’s performance. They are intended as an “aide memoire”, are not necessarily comprehensive and need not be answered individually. It is, however, worth considering them before committing yourself to a mark for the referee.

APPLICATION OF LAWS. Did the Referee apply the Laws correctly? Was he consistent in applying the Laws? Did he deal with serious foul play correctly? Were cautions and sendings off correctly administered? Was he always in control of the game, and confident in his actions? Was he pro-active in trying to eliminate foul/offensive language?

COMMUNICATION.

How well did the Referee communicate with the players during the game? Did the Referee use his whistle to good effect? Were the arm signals clear to indicate the direction for a restart? Was the technical area always under control?

FITNESS AND POSITIONING. Was the Referee always within reasonable distance of the action? Was the Referee well positioned to make critical decisions near to the penalty

area? Was the Referee alert and concentrated throughout the game? Did the Referee show the ability to sprint when necessary?

ADVANTAGE AND STOPPAGES. Did the Referee apply the use of the advantage to suit the mood and

temperature of the game? Were players aware of when the advantage was being played? Were stoppages kept to a minimum? Were injuries dealt with correctly?

CO-OPERATION WITH THE ASSISTANTS. Did the Referee use the assistants effectively? Did they work as a team, with the Referee leading and managing them to the

benefit of the game?

Final Thoughts* Always try to be objective when marking. You may not obtain the most

objective view by marking immediately after the game.* Judge the performance over the whole game, and not one isolated

incident.* Don’t mark the referee down unfairly because your team was unlucky and

lost the game or some disciplinary action was taken against your players.

Guide to Marking

The mark awarded by a club must be based on the referee’s overall

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performance. It is most important that the mark is awarded fairly and not based upon isolated incidents or previous games. The referee’s performance should be determined by the table below which should act as a guide for the overall mark which should fall within the mark range for each standard of performance.

Mark Range Comment91 - 100 The referee was extremely accurate in decision making and very

successfully controlled the game using management and communication skills to create an environment of fair play, adding real vale to the game.

81 - 90 The referee was very accurate in decision making and successfully controlled the game using management and communication skills to create an environment of fair play.

71 - 80 The referee was accurate in decision making and controlled the game well, communicating with the players, making a positive contribution towards fair play.

61 - 70 The referee was reasonably accurate in decision making, controlled the game quite well and communicated with players, establishing a reasonable degree of fair play.

51 - 60 The referee had some shortcomings in the level of accuracy of decision making and control, with only limited success in communicating with the players resulting in variable fair play.

50 and below The referee had significant shortcomings in the level of accuracy of decision making and control with poor communication with the players which resulted in low levels of fair play

Notes* Using a scale of up to 100 allows greater flexibility for clubs to distinguish

between different refereeing performances more accurately.* A mark within each mark range can be given to reflect the referee’s

performance e.g. a mark of 79 indicates a somewhat better performance than a mark of 71.

* A mark between 71 and 80 represents the standard of refereeing expected.

* When a mark of 50 or less is awarded, an explanation must be provided to the League or Competition by completing the appropriate box on the marking form . It must include comments which could help improve the referee’s future performances. Even where a referee has significant shortcomings there will have been some positive aspects which should be given credit; extremely low marks (below 20) should be very rare.

E. STANDARD CODE OF FACILITIES:

Premier Division

1. All matches shall be played on private grounds or on grounds deemed suitable by the Management Committee. All clubs shall take proper steps to keep their grounds in a proper playing condition. It is mandatory that security of tenure of their ground is produced, i.e. ownership of ground, or length of lease, to be approved by the Management Committee.

2. Clubs shall provide adequate, separate changing facilities of an approximate minimum size of 15 square metres excluding shower and toilet areas, for home and away teams and a separate changing area for the match officials of an approximate

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minimum size of 4 square metres. These facilities must be on or adjacent to the playing area and with a distance of no more than 50 meters between. Such accommodation to be approved at the discretion of the Management Committee.

3. Each teams dressing room must be clean and have the following:A shower area comprising of at least 4 showerheads giving hot water.At least 1 WC, 1 urinal and 1 wash hand basin.Each match officials dressing room must be clean and have the following:At least 1 shower giving hot waterAt least 1 WC and 1 wash basin.Provision should be made for separate changing accommodation for both males and female match officials.

4. Adequate toilet facilities must be provided for spectators, the minimum being:2 Ladies WC’s1 Gents WC2 Urinals or equivalent

5. Two trainers’ boxes clearly marked “Home” and “Away” are to be provided. They should be at least 3 metres apart. Each box should accommodate at least 6 persons on fixed seats or benches. Ideally they should be situated adjacent to the half way line. Portable trainers’ boxes are permitted, these must be of substantial solid construction and must be securely fixed when in use. A Technical Area, as defined within the Laws of the Game should be marked out round each trainers’ box. Home and away teams to have in their dug outs first aid kits. Failure to have and a fine will be issued (see appendix B)

The Rules and Practices as laid down from time to time by the Football Association shall also apply to this competition. Contravention of guidelines as indicated by the Football Association will incur a fine (see appendix B).

6. Each club shall be called upon to see that its playing area is of a minimum of 100 yards by 65 Yards (91.44 x 59.43metres) and is correctly marked out. White markings to be used. The playing area shall be fully enclosed by a permanent pitch perimeter barrier of sound construction. Ideally the height should not exceed 1.1 metres and there must be a minimum of 1.83 metres, ideally 2 metres between the touchline, goal line and the pitch perimeter barrier. All such enclosures are subject to the approval of the Management Committee.

7. Adequate facilities shall be provided on or near the ground for parking of cars.

8. It is desirable that covered accommodation constructed of timber/steel/brick/concrete or any combination of these materials should be provided for a minimum of 100 spectators including those accommodated in a seated area where provide.It is desirable hard standing to a minimum width of 1 metre must be provided on at least one side of the ground

9. Admission charges shall be in cash, admission by programme in lieu of cash may be approved by the Management Committee in certain instances.

10. Home clubs shall provide as a minimum, tea or some form of liquid refreshment for all players and match officials at half time and at full time and at half time for visiting

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club officials (see appendix B).Under League Rule 10D the home team must confirm he fixture and at that time must ask the visiting team if they will be staying for post match refreshments. The away team must confirm in writing that they are or are not. If the away team confirm that they will be staying and subsequently, for any reason, do not then providing the home team can supply a copy of the written confirmation that the away team would be staying to the League Secretary. Then a fine will be issued to the away team. ( see Appendix B )

It is desirable that refreshment facilities are made available for spectators.

11. There must be a treatment table located in each of the team dressing rooms unless there is a separate medical room. There must be a suitable qualified person (minimum F.A Save a Life) in attendance to assist with spectator problems unless the St John’s Ambulance Brigade or Red Cross Society are in attendance. All clubs shall provide First Aid Equipment at their ground, the provision of a stretcher being advisory/desirable. The location of the stretcher and First Aid Equipment shall be clearly marked in the changing rooms in order that home and away teams shall know of the location.

12. All clubs shall be compelled to use Goal Nets and regulation Corner Flags.

13. The home Club shall provide at least two League approved (as per Rule) footballs suitable for match play, these to be presented for inspection by the referee before the commencement of the game.

Division 1, 2 & 3

1. All matches shall be played on grounds deemed suitable by the Management Committee, Clubs shall take proper steps to keep their grounds in good playing condition.

2. Clubs shall provide adequate separate changing facilities for the home and away teams and the match officials, such accommodation to be approved by the Management Committee.

3. Separate washing facilities shall be provided for each team in division 1. Desirable in division 2 & 3, but in certain instances as approved by the Management Committee teams may be allowed to use shared washing facilities (see appendix B). Similarly separate washing facilities shall be provided for the match officials in division 1, and desirable in division 2 & 3.(see appendix B)

4. Adequate toilet facilities must be provided for each team and the match officials.5. It is mandatory in division 1 , desirable in 2 & 3 that all Clubs shall provide separate covered accommodation, marked HOME and AWAY for the Team Manager, Physio, Trainer and Substitutes of both the home and away teams. The Rules and Practices as laid down by the Football Association from time to time shall also apply to this competition. Contravention of the guidelines as laid down by the Football Association will incur a fine (see appendix B). Home and away teams to have in their dug outs first aid kits. Failure to have and a fine will be issued (see appendix B)

6. Each Club shall be called upon to see that its playing pitch is correctly marked out.

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7. The playing area shall be enclosed either by a permanent fence or rope in all divisions, all such enclosures are subject to the approval of the Management Committee. If rope and supports are used then the rope must be of a minimum diameter of 8mm and the supports to a height of 1.1 metres must be plastic and spaced a maximum of 8 to 10 meters apart.

8. The minimum dimensions of the playing area of the pitch shall be 100 yards x 65 yards (91.44 x 59.43 metres)in division 1 and recommended in division 2 & 3.

9. Home teams shall provide as a minimum, tea or some form of liquid refreshment for players and match officials at full time (see appendix B). The away team must confirm in writing that they are or are not. If the away team confirm that they will be staying and subsequently, for any reason, do not then providing the home team can supply a copy of the written confirmation that the away team would be staying to the League Secretary. Then a fine will be issued to the away team. ( see Appendix B )

10. All Clubs shall provide First Aid equipment at the ground, the provision of a stretcher being advisory/desirable.

11. All Clubs shall be compelled to use goal nets and the regulation corner flags.

12. The home Club shall provide at least two League approved (as per Rule) footballs suitable for match play, these to be presented for inspection by the referee before the commencement of the game.

13. On the standard Form ‘D’ supplied by the league and which must be forwarded to the League Secretary not later than the 30th day of June each year, Clubs shall state the dimensions of their playing pitch.

14. Clubs shall provide spectator toilet facilities at their grounds.

15. Clubs in breach of these regulations shall be liable to such penalties as the League Management Committee may decide to impose.

F. STANDARD ORDERS RELATING TO REFEREES AND ASSISTANT REFEREES

1. Notification of Matches

The home club must advise the referees and assistant the date and kick-off time of the match and exact situation of the ground at least four days prior to the match taking place. An acknowledgement of this notice must be sent to the home club by the referee and assistant referees at least two days prior to the date of the match.

2. Postponement Of Matches

It is the responsibility of the home club to notify the League Secretary, visiting team, referee and assistant referees of any postponement of a fixture. The referee is the sole person to decide as to the fitness of a ground, if necessary the home club may require the referee to inspect the ground at such a mutually agreed time as to avoid the un-necessary travelling of the away team.

Postponements prior to the day of the match are only allowed by permission of the MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE.

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In inclement weather, if the appointed referee is unable to make the ground inspection, it is permissible for the home club to call upon a local referee approved by the Referee Appointment Secretary to inspect the ground and make a decision as to its fitness.

3. Abandonment Of Matches

Where it is found necessary to stop play owing to bad weather or other causes the referee should wait a reasonable length of time before deciding to abandon the match.

4. Teams Late Or Incomplete - Official Late

Referees must advise of all cases where teams commence a game late to the League Secretary, intimating also cases where teams commence below full strength.

The Secretary or other official of the offending club must be advised by the referee that the offence is being reported.

MATCH officials must also report to the League Secretary if they are late or fail to appear for an appointment, together with a written explanation as soon as possible after the conclusion of the game.

5. Assistant Referees Officiating As Referees

In the event of an assistant referee officiating as a referee during the whole or part of a match, he should advise the League Secretary accordingly and state the reason for doing so.

6. Appointments

Match Officials must, once in receipt of fixtures for a month, confirm with the Secretary of the Home Club of their availability. In addition all officials must use the relevant supplied form to advise the relevant Referees Appointment Secretary of their availability for those appointments and at the same time advise of their “closed” dates for the following month.

They are also required to advise their availability for mid-week evening games, bank holidays and fixtures arranged during the holiday periods.

If unable to accept their appointments, match officials are expected to advise immediately but a match official cancelling an appointment to accept one in another League shall, failing satisfactory explanation, not receive a further appointment with the League for one month.

7. Arrival For Appointments

Match officials shall arrive at the ground of their appointment not less than 45 minutes before the scheduled kick off time.

8. Notification Of Team To Referee And Opponents

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Clubs must hand copies of a list of players taking part in the game including the nominated substitutes to referee and opponents in the presence of the referee not less than 15 minutes before the advertised kick-off. Referees are to report the fact to the League Secretary if any club fails to comply with this rule.

9. Match Report

The League will supply match report forms which must be completed and returned by the referee within four days of the date of the game to which it relates.

10. Discipline Reporting.

The League will supply Discipline forms which must be completed by the Referee at the end of every fixture. These forms to be forwarded to the League Secretary by the Referee after every game at their earliest opportunity after the game. These will then be forwarded to club secretaries enabling club secretaries to inform the Registration Secretary, together with their completed Match Report Form, of all suspensions incurred by their players within this League even if the suspension is to be served in another Competition. Failure to do so will result in a fine (see appendix B). In addition if the referee or any member of the Management Committee observes a player/club official urinating in the vicinity of the field of play will result in a fine (see appendix B).

11. Payment Of Match Officials

These payments shall be made in the match officials changing rooms immediately following the match and shall be cash only.

12. Failure Of Match Officials To Keep Appointments

A referee or assistant referee not keeping his appointment and failing to give a satisfactory explanation at his non-appearance may be fined and/or have his name removed from the list of referees / assistant referees and then reported to the Association with which he is registered.

G REGULATIONS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE NATIONAL LEAGUE SYSTEM

1. DEFINITIONSIn the interpretation of these Regulations: any words and expressions, unless otherwise defined herein, shall be words and expressions as defined as follows:-“The Association” means The Football Association Limited.“Club” means a football club for the time being in a League in membership of the NLS.“Committee” in these Regulations means the relevant Committee appointed by the Association.“Competition” in these Regulations means a League in the NLS.“Conditional Licence” means a Licence with conditions attached to be met by a Club within a period determined by the Competition in which the Club holding the Licence is allocated by the Committee. Such period is not to exceed 1 March in the Membership Year to which the Licence relates. Save in exceptional circumstances a Conditional Licence cannot be granted to a Club for successive Membership Years in respect of the same Criterion.“Criteria” means the Criteria for participation in Play Off Matches as set out in regulation 9 of

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these Regulations.“League” means any competition sanctioned by The Association and/or an Affiliated Association in membership of the NLS.“Licence” means an annual licence required to be held by a Club to be a member of a Competition that may be either an Unconditional Licence or Conditional Licence.“NLS” means the National League System of competitions controlled by The Association where promotion and relegation links exist between participating Leagues.“Playing Season” means the period between the date on which the first competitive fixture in the League is played each year until the date on which the last competitive fixture in the League is played. For Clubs participating in Play Off Matches this does include the period when Play Off Matches are played.“Play Off Match(es)” means matches played between Clubs in a Play Off Position on a format to be determined by each League provided that the format is the same across each Step.“Play Off Position” means the position of a Club at the end of each Playing Season which is provided for in Standardised Rule 12 as qualifying the Club to take part in a Play Off Match to qualify for promotion to the next Step for the next Playing Season.“Regular Season” means the period between the date on which the first competitive fixture in the League is played each year and the date on which the last competitive fixture in the League is played, excluding Play Off Matches.“Regulations” means these regulations.“Rules” means The Association’s Standardised Rules or The Association’s Standard Code of Rules under which a League is administered.“Step” means the level at which a Club participates in the NLS.“Unconditional Licence” means a Licence without any conditions attached.2. THE NLS SHALL BE OPERATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS.A Club shall be required to hold a Licence to be a member of a Competition at Steps 1 to 4 of the NLS.The aims and objectives of the NLS are to provide:2.1 Clubs with a level of competitive football appropriate to their playing ability, stadium/ground facilities and geographical location.2.2 A framework for discussion on matters of policy and common interest to Leagues and Clubs.2.3 The seasonal movement of Clubs.2.4 A co-ordinated approach between Leagues regarding the final date of the Playing Season.All Leagues are bound by the Regulations. A Club is bound by the Regulations from the date it has qualified for placement into the NLS until such time as it leaves the NLS for whatever reason.3. NLS LEAGUE STRUCTURE3.1 The current structure of the NLS is set out below:The Leagues currently at Steps 5, 6 and 7 are set out at the end of the Regulations.For the 2019/20 season, each Step shall have the following maximum number of Clubs: Step 1 – 24, Step 2 – 44, Step 3 – 88, Step 4 – 140, Step 5 – 280, Step 6 – 400. Clubs will be placed in the most geographically appropriate division. At Step 7 the maximum number of Clubs in each division shall be determined by the Committee taking into account all relevant factors.From the 2020/21 season onwards, each Step shall have the following maximum number of Clubs: Step 1 – 24, Step 2 – 48, Step 3 – 88, Step 4 – 160, Step 5 – 320, Step 6 – 340.3.2 Any league wishing to become part of the NLS must apply to the Committee by 31st December in the relevant year in such form and/or providing such information as shall be required by the Committee from time to time. The decision as to whether or not a league should be admitted to the NLS shall be made by the Committee which will then decide on the Step at which the League will compete.3.3 Any League wishing to propose an adjustment to its position within the NLS must apply in writing to the Committee by 31st December in any year for such proposal to be determined by

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the Committee in order, if approved, to have effect in the following Playing Season.4. RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PROMOTION AND RELEGATIONThe Committee shall provide for the seasonal promotion, relegation or lateral movement of Clubs.5. DETAILED PROMOTION AND RELEGATION ISSUES5.1 The criteria for entry to the NLS and the criteria for ground/stadium facilities and the Criteria for participation in Play Off Matches shall be determined by the Committee. All criteria so determined shall be published by The Association from time to time.5.2 Subject to 5.5, at the conclusion of each Playing Season, the following procedures will apply to promotion/ relegation subject to the application of the Rules:Step 1 and Step 2These regulations do not deal with promotion from Step 1. The Clubs finishing in the bottom four places at Step 1 at the end of the Playing Season will be relegated to a feeder pool and placed in the most geographically appropriate division at Step 2 for the following Playing Season. They will be replaced by the Clubs finishing in 1st position in each of the divisions at Step 2 together with a further two Clubs determined by a series of Play Off Matches. Where a Club finishes in 1st position but does not meet the criteria for participation at the next Step, the Club finishing in 2nd position shall be promoted. The Clubs finishing in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th positions shall be eligible to take part in the Play Off Matches. The Play Off Matches shall be played so that in each Step 2 division there is a qualifying round, semi-finals and a promotion final with all ties being played over a single leg at the ground of the higher placed Club. The winner of the promotion final in each Step 2 division will be promoted. If a Club is not eligible to enter Step 1 then it shall not take part in any Play Off Matches. In that event, such Club shall not be replaced and the Play Off Matches structure and draw shall be adjusted as necessary by the Competition on the basis of the remaining Clubs’ final league positions.Step 2 and Step 3The Clubs in the bottom two places in each of the two divisions at Step 2 at the end of the Regular Season will be relegated to a feeder pool and placed in the most geographically appropriate division at Step 3 for the following Playing Season. They will be replaced by the Clubs finishing in1st position in each of the four divisions at Step 3 together with a further four Clubs determined by a series of Play Off Matches. Where a Club finishes in 1st position but does not meet the criteria for participation at the next Step, the Club finishing in 2nd position shall be promoted and the Club finishing in 3rd position (and so on) shall be the Club in the next eligible position to take part in the Play Off Matches. Where a Club finishes in a Play Off Position but does not meet the Criteria for participation in Play Off Matches the Club finishing in the next eligible position shall take part in the Play Off Matches. In each division at Step 3, the Play Off Matches shall be played so that the highest placed of the eligible Clubs plays against the lowest placed and the other two Clubs play each other. The ties will be played on a single match basis with the home Club being the Club with the best points per match ratio in the Regular Season. If there are only three eligible Clubs then the highest placed shall receive a bye to a second match where it will play the winnerof the other Play Off Match and the winner of that match will play in the further Play Off Match described above. Clubs finishing below position 7 will not be considered for Play Off Matches. The promoted Clubs will be placed in a feeder pool and placed in the most geographically appropriate division at Step 2.Step 3 and Step 4The Clubs finishing in the bottom two places in each of the four divisions at Step 3 at the end of the Regular Season, along with the two third from bottom Clubs with the lowest points per game at the end of the Regular Season will be relegated to a feeder pool and placed in the most geographically appropriate division at Step 4 for the following Playing Season. They will be replaced by the Clubs finishing in 1st position in each of the seven divisions at Step 4 together with a further seven Clubs determined by a series of Play Off Matches. Where a Club finishes in 1st position but does not meet the Criteria for participation at the next Step, the

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Club finishing in 2nd position shall be promoted and the Club finishing in 3rd position (and so on) shall be the Club in the next eligible position to take part in the Play Off Matches. Where a Club finishes in a Play Off position but does not meet the Criteria for participation in Play Off Matches, the Club finishing in the next eligible position shall take part in the Play Off Matches. In each division at Step 4 the Play Off Matches shall be played so that the highest placed of the eligible Clubs plays against the lowest placed and the other two Clubs play each other. The ties will be played on a single match basis with the home Club being the Club with the best points per game ratio in the Regular Season. If there are only three eligible Clubs then the highest placed shall receive a bye to the second match where it will play the winner of the other Play Off match and the winner of that match will be promoted. Clubs finishing below position 7 will not be considered for Play Off Matches. The promoted Clubs will be placed in a feeder pool and placed in the most geographically appropriate division at Step 3.Step 4 and Step 5The Clubs finishing in last place in each of the seven divisions at Step 4 at the end of the Regular Season will take part in Step 4/5 Play Off matches against a Step 5 Club. A total of 24 Clubs will be automatically promoted to Step 4. These Clubs will be:League PositionCombined Counties League Champion ClubEastern Counties League Champion ClubEssex Senior League Champion ClubHellenic League Champion ClubMidland League Champion ClubNorth West Counties League Champion Club, 2nd and 3rd placed ClubsNorthern League Champion Club, 2nd and 3rd placed ClubsNorthern Counties East Champion Club, 2nd and 3rd placed ClubsSouthern Counties East Champion ClubSpartan South Midlands Champion ClubSouthern Combination Champion ClubUnited Counties League Champion ClubWessex League Champion ClubWestern League Champion ClubIn addition to the above, the remaining second placed Clubs will be ranked on points per game (then goal difference, then goals scored if required) with the four highest placed Clubs also receiving automatic promotion. The remaining seven second placed Clubs will take part in the Step 4/5 Play Off matches on asingle match basis at the ground of the Step 4 Club they are drawn against. Where possible, the draw for the Play Off matches will be regionalised. The winners of these Step 4/5 Play Off matches will be allocated to Step 4. The Clubs to be promoted from Step 5 will be allocated to the most geographically appropriate division at Step 4. A Club promoted to Step 4 shall comply with the Licencing System provision as set out in Appendix 1 to the Standardised Rules.Step 5 and Step 6The Clubs in the bottom place in each of the fourteen divisions at Step 5 at the end of the Regular Season will be ranked on a points per match basis (then goal difference, then goals scored if required) - the twelve lowest will be relegated and placed in the most geographically appropriate division of Step 6. These Clubs will be replaced by the Clubs in first and second position of the two divisions operated by the South West Peninsula League and the Clubs placed in first, second, third and fourth positions in the remaining eighteen Leagues at Step 6 at the end of the Regular Season.Step 6 and 7At the end of the Regular Playing Season the Clubs in the bottom two positions of each of the twenty Step 6 divisions will be liable to relegation.All Step 7 Clubs seeking promotion to Step 6 must make application using the prescribed form direct to The Association, copied to their existing League, by 31st December in the relevant year. In order to be considered for promotion Clubs must finish in 1st position in their Step 7

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league. If the Club finishing in 1st position does not wish to be promoted or fails to meet the entry criteria then the club finishing in 2nd position will be eligible for promotion. If the club in 2nd position does not seek promotion or fails to meet the entry criteria then clubs down to 5th position may be considered for promotion provided that they meet the appropriate entry criteria. Clubs finishing below 5th position may not be considered for promotion and, for this season only, more than one club may be considered from each League. Each application must be accompanied by the agreed application fee, as determined by the Committee, which is non-refundable. No more than 40 Clubs will be promoted from Step 7. If more than 40 Clubs are eligible for promotion they will be chosen based on a points per match basis. Where the eligible Clubs count does not reach 40 in number, reprieves of Step 6 Clubs shall come into effect on a points per match basis. 5.3 For the 2019/20 season only, at Steps 2-3 the Club finishing in last place in the table at the end of the Regular Season will be relegated and not reprieved.5.4 At Steps 1 to 6, if a Club becomes eligible to take part in a Play Off Match and refuses to take part in that match or if a Club qualifies for promotion and refuses to be promoted then that Club shall be relegated from the division from which it has so qualified and shall play the following Playing Season in the division at the next Step below which is deemed the most appropriate by the Committee. If the refusal/ineligibility applies to a Club currently operating at Step 6, the Club will be removed from the NLS and placed in the appropriate Regional NLS Feeder League.5.5 Where a vacancy occurs within the NLS the following procedures will apply:End of the Playing Season5.5.1 (a) Where a Club notifies its decision to resign from its League at the end of the Playing Season, then a vacancy is created on the date the notification of that decision is formally recorded by that League. Such resignation can only be withdrawn by the end of that Playing Season with the consent of the Board of that League.(b) In all cases, that Club is treated as a relegated Club. The final table of thatdivision is not affected.(c) In cases where the vacancy is created after the end of the Playing Seasonbut before the League’s AGM, the vacancy will be filled in accordance with Regulation5.5.2 below.5.5.2 (a) Where a vacancy occurs at Step 1 and Step 2 following the completion of a Playing Season the best ranked Club in a relegation position is reprieved.(b) Where a vacancy arises at Step 3 to 6 following the completion of a PlayingSeason it shall be dealt with at the sole discretion of the Committee.(c) Where a vacancy occurs at Step 3 and 4 after the allocations for the following season have been published and prior to the holding of the League's AGM. The vacancy created shall be dealt with at the sole discretion of the Committee in order to minimise disruption.(d) Where a vacancy occurs after the date of a League AGM then a League isnot able to replace the Club(s) concerned for the following Playing Season. Prior to the end of a Playing Season5.5.3 (a) In cases where the vacancy is created prior to the end of the Playing Season, at Steps 1 and 2 the vacancy will be filled by the best ranked Club in a relegation position at the end of the Regular Season, eligible of being reprieved in that same division. In the event of there being more vacancies than Clubs eligible to be reprieved, such vacancy or vacancies will be filled by Clubs eligible to be reprieved in the Competition’s other division(s) on a points per match ratio. At Steps 3 to 6, the vacancies shall be filled at the sole discretion of the Committee.(b) Where, prior to the end of the Playing Season, a Club notifies its decision to resign from its League with immediate effect or where a Club is removed from the League for any reason, then the playing record of that Club will be expunged and a vacancy is created on the date the resignation or removal is formally recorded by that League.(c) In all such cases that Club is treated as a relegated Club and the vacancy willbe filled in accordance with 5.5.3(a) above.

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5.6 Only internal changes to the constitution of a League are allowed following theholding of a League’s Annual General Meeting.5.7 Clubs are not allowed to enter into a ground share agreement in order to gainpromotion or to retain membership at a particular Step where the Club has failed to attain or maintain the relevant Grade.5.8 Ground grading requirements will be in accordance with the Rules.In order to be considered for promotion, the following requirements will apply.Step 1 - Clubs must comply fully with the requirements of Grade A.Step 2 - Clubs competing at Step 2 must comply fully with the requirements of Grade B. To be considered for promotion to Step 1 or to be included in the Play Off Matches, Clubs must meet the requirements of Grade B together with any additional requirements by 31st March in the year in which they seek promotion. Clubs must also attain Grade A by 31st March in the year following promotion.Step 3 - Clubs competing at Step 3 must comply fully with the requirements of Grade C. To be considered for promotion to Step 2 or to be included in the Play Off Matches, Clubs must meet the requirements of Grade C and attain Grade B by 31st March in the year following promotion.Step 4 - Clubs promoted to Step 4 must comply fully with the requirements of Grade E by 31st March in the year following promotion and comply fully with the requirements of Grade D by 31st March in the year following that. Clubs competing at Step 4 must comply fully with the requirements of Grade D. To be considered for promotion to Step 3 or to be included in the Play Off Matches, Clubs must meet the requirements of Grade D and attain Grade C by 31st March in the year following promotion.Step 5 - Clubs competing at Step 5 must comply fully with the requirements of Grade F and attain Grade E by 31st March in the year following promotion.Step 6 - Clubs competing at Step 6 must comply fully with the requirements of Grade G. To be considered for promotion to Step 5, Clubs must meet the requirements of Grade G and attain Grade F by 31st March in the year following promotion.Step 7 - Clubs competing at Step 7 must comply fully with the minimum requirements in force. To be considered for promotion to Step 6, Clubs must meet the requirements of Grade H and attain Grade G by 31st March in the year following promotion. Clubs can be promoted from Step 7 to 6 without floodlights provided that all other requirements of Grade H are met by 31st March in the Playing Season in which the Club wishes to gain promotion and that the Club has the following in place:-Planning permission granted for floodlightsThat by 30th September following promotion the floodlights are installed and in working order.A development/business plan Quotations/estimates for the work to be carried outFunding applications submitted if requiredFailure to install floodlights in working order by 30th September following promotion will result in a sanction being imposed at the discretion of the League of which the Club is a member. If by 31st March in the year following promotion the floodlights are still not installed then the Club will be a relegated Club and be dealt with accordingly.5.9 If a Club is relegated for not achieving the required Grade for the Step at which it is playing it will not be eligible for promotion again until it has attained the required Grade for the Step to which it wishes to be promoted. The Club must have that Grade at 31st March in the year in which it seeks promotion.5.10 Where a Club resigns from a League that Club will not be eligible for promotion for at least one Playing Season following the Season in which it resigned.5.11 In the event of any question arising regarding the interpretation of theseRegulations it will be decided by The Association in its sole discretion.

6. THE MOVEMENT OF CLUBS WITHIN THE NLS OTHER THAN BY PROMOTION ORRELEGATION

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6.1 Movement of a Club from participation in one League to another is not permitted other than by promotion and relegation or otherwise as set out in League Rules save with the approval of the Committee. It may be necessary from time to time to move Clubs laterally at the same Step. Each year the Committee will consider whether any lateral movements may be necessary at each Step and the final decision shall rest with a sub-committee of the Committee. A Club may appeal the decision of the Committee to an Appeal Board and such appeal shall be conducted in accordance with the Appeal Regulations.In coming to its decision the Committee will have regard to any representations made by any party, the distance to be travelled by any Club to be moved compared to the distance travelled in the Playing Season prior to movement; the financial impact on the Club to be moved, the frequency with which the Club has been moved in the past; the number of Clubs both in the division to which the Club is to be moved and in the division from which the Club is moved, and any other matter that it considers to be relevant.6.2 Any Club wishing to move from one League to another must make application in writing to the Committee on or before 31st March in each year to be effective for the following Playing Season. In the event of such application being successful the League from which the Club is moving shall not levy a financial penalty on that Club.6.3 (i) If a Club (whether a Members’ Club or a Company) is wound up, liquidated, or is removed from its League or withdraws from football competition (‘the Former Club’), and a new Club (‘the New Club’) is established which wishes to be placed within the NLS, it will be allowed to make an application only to join a League/ division at Step 5 of the NLS unless the Former Club was in either Step 4 or Step 5 when the event which caused it to cease its membership occurred in which case it must re-join the NLS at a minimum of two Steps below the level at which it was at the time the event occurred, or withdrew from football competition, whichever is lower. Where the Former Club was a member of Premier League or EFL then the Committee shall at its absolute discretion determine in which League the New Club shall be placed for the following Playing Season and will set out at its complete discretion the requirements to be met by the New Club. In order for consideration to be given to the placement in the NLS of the New Club in the following Playing Season, an initial application must be received by the Committee by 1st March or within twenty-one days of the Former Club being wound up, liquidated, resigning or being removed from its League orwithdrawing from football competition, if such date is later than 1st March.The full application accompanied by all necessary documents including evidence of security of tenure having been granted to the New Club and affiliation to a County Football Association must be received by 31st March or within twenty-one days of the Former Club being wound up, liquidated, resigning or being removed from its League or withdrawing from footballcompetition, if such date is later than 1st March. The application shall be copiedto the League of which membership is being requested. The application will be determined by the Committee. In considering any application, the Committee will set out at its sole discretion the requirements to be met by the New Club. In the event of more than one application being received within twenty-one days of the Former Club being wound up, liquidated, resigning or being removed from its League or withdrawing from football competition, theCommittee will consider at its discretion which application will be considered inaccordance with this Regulation.(ii) If a Club is removed from its League and wishes to remain in the NLS it shallapply to the Committee within five working days of it receiving written notification of its removal from its League. The Committee will consider such application and will place the Club in what it considers at its sole discretion to be the most appropriate League/division for the following Playing Season.6.4 If a Club (whether a Members’ Club or a Company) ceases to be a member of its league and that Club (that is not a New Club as defined at 6.3 above) wishes to be placed within the NLS for the immediately following Playing Season, then unless otherwise determined by the Committee, it may be allowed to make an application to join a League/division below the most recent League/division of which the Club was a member. In order for consideration to be given

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to the placement in the NLS by the Club in the immediately following Playing Season, an initial application must be received by the Committee in accordance with the procedures set out at 6.3 above. The application shall be copied to the League of which membership is being requested. The application will be determined by the Committee at its absolute discretion.In considering any application, the Committee will set out at its sole discretion the requirements to be met by the Club in determining whether to approve the application.6.5 If two or more Clubs (“the Merging Clubs”) are proposing a transaction or series of transactions that result in the merging or consolidation (“the Proposed Merger”) of those Clubs into one Club (“the Merged Club”) then a formal application to do so must be received by the Committee and the league(s) of which the Merging Clubs are members by 31st December to be valid for the following Playing Season.A Deed of Agreement, which shall be legally binding on all parties must be submitted to The Association by 31st March in the year immediately following receipt of the application. The Committee shall determine at its absolute discretion where the Merged Club is to be included in the NLS for the following Playing Season subject to the provisions of item 6.5.5 below. A Deed of Agreement, which shall be legally binding on all parties must be submitted to The Association by 31st March in the year immediately following receipt of the application. The Committee shall determine at its absolute discretion where the Merged Club is to be included in the NLS for the following Playing Season subject to the provisions of item 6.5.5 below. In arriving at its decision the Committee may apply the following minimum criteria:6.5.1 The requirements of Standardised Rule 2.9 for the current Playing Season must be met by each of the Merging Clubs. If one or more of the Merging Clubs is subject to an insolvency event then Standardised Rule 2.9.2 shall be applied to such club(s), otherwise Standardised Rule 2.9.1 shall be applied;6.5.2 The proposed playing name of the Merged Club must be acceptable to theCommittee; and6.5.3 The Merged Club must have security of tenure to a ground that meets therelevant ground grading requirements;6.5.4 Any other criteria that the Committee may from time to time deem to be appropriate;6.5.5 The Merged Club will ordinarily be placed at the lower of the Steps at which the Merging Clubs ended the Playing Season in which the application is made. For the purposes of this Regulation, if one of the Merging Clubs has finished that Playing Season in a relegation place, then they will be deemed to have ended the Playing Season at the Step to which they would have been relegated without the Proposed Merger proceeding. Any decision regarding whether a proposed transaction or series of transactions falls to be considered under this Regulation shall be determined by the Committee at its absolute discretion.7. PLACEMENT OF A CLUB INTO A LEAGUE7.1 Usually a club can only enter the NLS at Step 7. However a League may seek approval from the Committee to receive a club or team not currently in membership of a League within the NLS provided that there is: (a) exceptional circumstances, (b) a vacancy within its constitution, (c) the club meets the entry criteria and (d) promotion and relegation issues have been satisfied. Such request must be received from the league by no later than 1st February. Any decision shall only be capable of Appeal to The Association by the affected League.7.2 Reserve teams, including a team from a club or Club which is not considered by the Committee to be sufficiently separate from another club or Club, will not be permitted to compete above Step 6 in the NLS. There must be a minimum of two Steps between a first and reserve team. This does not apply at Steps 6 & 7. No two teams from the same Club can play at the same Step. Reserve teams currently at Step 5 can remain unless relegated, once relegated they will not be permitted to be promoted back to Step 5.7.3 Teams from Higher Education or Further Education establishments are notpermitted to compete above Step 5. This does not prevent any such establishment forming a Club which complies with all entry criteria and which is separate from the establishment itself.7.4 Where a Club moves from one League to another, for whatever reason, the League from which it is being moved must provide the League to which the Club is being moved with a

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certificate confirming that the Club being moved does not owe any money or other property of any nature to the League from which it is being moved. The Club being moved cannot compete in its new League until such certification has been provided and the onus will be on the Club being moved to ensure that it has cleared all indebtedness to its previous League.8. PROCEDURES FOR THE DETERMINATION OF ANY MATTER, DISPUTE OR DIFFERENCE BY THE COMMITTEE8.1 The Committee may adopt such procedures for the determination of any matter, dispute or difference as it considers appropriate and expedient, having regard to the aims and objectives set out at Regulation 2. The Committee may require the attendance at a meeting or the written observations of any League or Club, as it considers appropriate to assist its determination.8.2 (a) Any dispute or difference between a League and a Club relating to promotion and relegation issues, lateral movement and/or other eligibility criteria must be referred for determination to the Committee; such determination shall be final and binding subject only to Arbitration in accordance with Rule K.(b) Any decision of the Committee shall be subject to a right of appeal to anAppeal Board. The decision of that Appeal Board shall be final and binding on all parties. All referrals of appeals shall be conducted in accordance with the Appeal Regulations save for appeals in relation to Ground Grading decisions where the procedures are outlined in 8.2(c) below.(c) Procedures for Ground Grading Appeals(i) The ratification of the Ground Grading decision mustbe sent in writing within 14 days of the final decision date, currently 31st March.(ii) Appeals in relation to Ground Grading Appeals must be submitted to The Association’s Judicial Services Department within seven days from the date of the written decision outlining the Grounds of Appeal, with a copy to The Association’s Leagues & Clubs Department.(iii) The Ground Grading Technical Panel will appear before an Appeal Board with the Appellant to respond to the application and there is no requirement to make a formal response in writing.(iv) In all cases the Ground Grading Technical Panel will submit any documentation including the Ground Grading report that was considered by the Ground Grading Technical Panel in relation to the Ground Grading decision, (which the appellant would already have received).(v) Dates would be set annually in advance by the Judicial Services Department for the hearing of Ground Grading appeals and details of the dates would be notified to all Clubs in the correspondence from the Ground Grading Technical Panel notifying the decision of the Ground Grading assessment.8.3 The Committee may, at its discretion, delegate the resolution of any matter, dispute or difference arising under these Regulations to anybody it considers to be appropriate (including a sub- committee or commission which may include members of council not on the Committee or a body constituted by a County Football Association).9. CRITERIA FOR THE PARTICIPATION IN PLAY-OFF MATCHESIn order to qualify for Play Off Matches a Club must comply with:Security of Tenure – see Standardised Rule 2.3.2Solvency – see Standardised Rule 13.B.2Ground Share requirements, i.e. not ground share in order to gain promotion – see 5.7 of these RegulationsGround Grading – see 5.8 of these regulations and the relevant criteria document10. ARBITRATIONThe fact of participation in the NLS and signifying agreement to be bound by the Regulations shall constitute an agreement between each League and Club to refer to Arbitration any challenge in law arising out of, or in relation to, the Regulations in accordance with the provisions of FA Rule K.

11. PRECEDENCEIn the case of conflict between the Regulations for the Operation of the NLS and the Rules,

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the Regulations take precedence.LEAGUES/DIVISIONS AT STEPS 5, 6 & 7 OF THE NLS (Season 2018/2019)Step 5Combined Counties League Premier Div Eastern Counties League Premier Div

Essex Senior League Hellenic League Premier Div

Midland League Premier Div North West Counties League Premier Div

Northern League Div 1 Northern Counties East League Premier

Southern Counties East League Premier Div Spartan South Midlands League Premier

Southern Combination Football League Premier United Counties League Premier Div

Wessex League Premier Div Western League Premier Div

Step 6Combined Counties League Div 1 East Midlands Counties League

Eastern Counties League Div 1 North Eastern Counties League Div 1

Hellenic League Div 1 East North West Counties Div 1 North

Hellenic League Div 1 West Midland League Div 1

Northern Counties East Div 1 North West Counties League Div 1 South

Northern League Div 2 South West Peninsula League Premier Div

Spartan South Midlands League Div 1 Southern Combination Football Div 1

Southern Counties East League Div 1 United Counties League Div 1

Wessex League Div 1 West Midlands (Regional) League Premier Western League Div 1Step 7Anglian Combination Premier Div Bedfordshire County League Premier DivCambridgeshire County League Premier Div Central Midlands League Div NorthCentral Midlands League Div South Cheshire League Premier DivDorset Premier League Essex & Suffolk Border League Premier Essex Olympian League Premier Div Gloucestershire County League Premier Hampshire Premier League Senior Div Herts Senior County League Premier DivHumber Premier League Premier Div Kent County League Premier DivLeicestershire Senior League Premier Div Lincolnshire Football LeagueLiverpool County Premier League Premier Div Manchester Football League Premier DivMiddlesex County League Premier Div Midland League Div 2Mid-Sussex Football League Northamptonshire Combination Premier Northern Football Alliance Premier Div Nottinghamshire Senior League Senior DivOxfordshire Senior League Premier Div Peterborough & District League Premier Sheffield & Hallamshire County Senior League Premier Div North Riding Prem DivSomerset County League Premier Div Southern Combination Football LeagueSouth West Peninsula League Div 1 East South West Peninsula League Div 1 WestSpartan South Midlands League Div 2 Staffordshire County Senior League PremSuffolk & Ipswich League Senior Div North Riding Football League Prem

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Surrey Elite Intermediate League Intermediate DivThames Valley Premier League Premier

Wearside League West Cheshire League Div 1West Lancashire League Premier Div West Midlands (Regional) League Div 1West Riding County Amateur League Premier Div West Yorkshire League Premier DivWiltshire Football League Premier Div York Football League Premier Div

H. PROTOCOLS FOR PROMOTION

1. Application must be made in writing to the Competition Secretary by 28th February in each season.

2. It is desirable that applicants must meet the Ground Grading criteria on the first inspection. However the Management Committee has discretion providing the Club commits to achieve the ground grading standard within 12 months on the understanding that failing to do so will lead to the applicant being relegated.

3. Having fully complied with matters referred to in paras 1 & 2 above only the Club who completes the season and becomes Champion will qualify for consideration. (Subject to Rule 1b)

4. That the bottom two Clubs in Division One, at the close of a season, may be relegated to Division Two rather than seeking re-election, given the relationship between first and reserve teams not being in the same division of a league.(Subject to Rule 1b)

I. RULES GOVERNING RESERVE TEAMS

1. The League MAY accept a reserve team subject to the following.2. Where a 1st XI of a 2nd XI member loses its position in the above named competition

the 2nd XI will automatically lose its place in this League until such time as the 1st XI regains its original status.

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE

CHAMPIONS Premier. CHALLENGE CUP WINNERS

Hanley Town 2005/06 Ball Haye GreenWolstanton United 2006/07 HanfordWolstanton United 2007/08 Redgate Clayton ReservesFoley 2008/09 Ball Haye GreenStretton Eagles 2009/10 Ball Haye GreenBall Haye Green 2010/11 Redgate ClaytonHanley Town 2011/12 Wolstanton UnitedHanley Town 2012/13 Hanley TownWolstanton United 2013/14 Ball Haye GreenWolstanton United 2014/15 Abbey Hulton UnitedLeek CSOB 2015/16 Silverdale AthleticAbbey Hulton United 2016/17 Wolstanton UnitedWolstanton United 2017/18 Cheadle Town FCSilverdale Athletic 2018/19 Stafford Town

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Division 1.

Stafford Rangers Stripes 2005/06Congleton Vale 2006/07Stretton Eagles 2007/08Manor Inne 2008/09Barton United 2009/10Audley FC 2010/11Hanley Town Reserves 2011/12Uttoxeter Town FC 2012/13MMU Cheshire 2013/14Leek CSOB 2014/15Redgate Clayton Reserves 2015/16Foley Meir 2016/17Ossma Blurton TTFC 2017/18Audley FC 2018/19

Division 2. CUP WINNERS

Chesterton AFC 2005/06 New PennyStretton Eagles 2006/07 Stretton EaglesBarton United 2007/08 Barton UnitedTalbot Athletic 2008/09 Foley ReservesStretton Eagles Reserves 2009/10 AudleyMMU Cheshire 2010/11 Rugeley RangersAudley Reserves 2011/12 AFC MiltonSilverdale Athletic FC 2012/13 Norton FC ReservesFeatherstone FC 2013/14 Uttoxeter Town ReservesWhittington FC 2014/15 Alsagers BankEastwood Hanley FC 2015/16 Penkridge FCPathfinder FC 2016/17 Brereton SocialWhittington FC 2017/18 Goldenhill WanderersAFC Alsager 2018/19 AFC Alsager

BOURNE SPORTS FAIR PLAY AWARD

Boltons 1991-92 OakamoorCheadle Rovers 1992-93 OakamoorWolstanton United 1993-94 AudleyWolstanton United 1994-95 Alsagers BankVale Juniors 1995-96 OakamoorRedgate Clayton 1996-97 Congleton ValeAudley 1997-98 Abbey Hulton Congleton Vale 1998-99 RocesterStone Dominoes 1999-00 EccleshallWolstanton United 2000-01 FoleyWedgwood Sports & Social 2001-02 Gnosall HornsSponsored League Cup 2002-03 BroctonSponsored League Cup 2003-04 FeatherstoneHolt JCB 2004-05 Holt JCBStafford Rangers Stripes 2005-06 Featherstone

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Barlaston 2006/07 Wolstanton Utd ReservesStretton Eagles 2007/08 AFC Waterhayes

PRESIDENTS TROPHY FAIR PLAY AWARD

Manor Inne 2008/09 AFC WaterhayesCheadle Town 2009/10 Florence ReservesBarton United 2010/11 Longton HarriersWolstanton United Reserves 2011/12 Wolstanton United Reserves Uttoxeter Town 2012/13 Newcastle TownAbbey Hulton United Reserves 2013/14 Featherstone FCLeek CSOB 2014/15 Cannock United FCStone Dominoes FC 2015/16 Foley FCFoley Meir 2016/17 Whittington FCMarket Drayton FC 2017/18 Eastwood Hanley FCShenstone Pathfinder 2018/19 Ball Haye Green

LEEK CUP WINNERS

Redgate Clayton FC 2015/16Abbey Hulton United 2016/17Silverdale Athletic 2017/18Leek CSOB 2018/19

SECRETARY of the YEAR

Mrs Janet Matthews - Wolstanton United 2005/06Anthony Knight – Ball Haye Green 2006/07John Wightman – Abbey Hulton United 2007/08Mick Bartley – Northwood Town 2008/09David Riley – Ashbourne FC 2009/10Mrs Sharon Booth – Cheadle SMU 2010/11Graham Eason – Hanley Town 2011/12Daniel Brundrett – Keele University 2012/13Daniel Green – Audley FC 2013/14Andy Gill – Whittington FC 2014/15Ryan Dalgarno – Silverdale Athletic 2015/16Alan Edge – Redgate Clayton 2016/17Mick Bartley –Eastwood Hanley FC 2017/18Andrew Mackintosh – Market Drayton 2018/19

RESPECT CLUB of the YEAR.

PREMIER DIVISION 1 DIVISION 22013/14 Newcastle Town Silverdale Athletic Hawkins Sports2014/15 Wolstanton Utd Silverdale Athletic Brereton Social U 21’s2015/16 Hilton Harriers Ath Cheadle Town Res Acorn Albion FC 2016/17 Wolstanton United Cheadle Town Res Whittington FC2017/18 Newcastle Town FC Brereton Social FC Acorn Albion FC2018/19 Silverdale Athletic Ball Haye Green Lichfield City Casuals

MIDLAND LEAGUE HONOURS LIST

CHAMPIONS Division 1. CUP WINNERS

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Eastwood Hanley 1984-85 KnypersleyRocester 1985-86 KnypersleyRocester 1986-87 Milton UnitedRedgate Clayton 1987-88 StaffordshirePoliceMeir K.A. 1988-89 Milton UnitedEccleshall 1989-90 AudleyMeir K.A. 1990-91 Redgate ClaytonRedgate Clayton 1991-92 Norton UnitedRedgate Clayton 1992-93 BroctonRedgate Clayton 1993-94 Redgate ClaytonBall Haye Green 1994-95 Leek C.S.O.B.Leek C.S.O.B. 1995-96 Leek C.S.O.B.Norton United 1996-97 Norton UnitedAudley 1997-98 HanfordNorton United 1998-99 Stone DominoesStone Dominoes 1999-00 Adderley GreenNorton United 2000-01 Norton UnitedEccleshall 2001-02 HanfordEccleshall 2002-03 Norton A.G.Abbey Hulton United 2003-04 AudleyHanley Town 2004-05 Hanley Town

Division 2.

Florence 1994-95 FlorenceBaddeley Green 1995-96 Baddeley GreenFoley 1996-97 Stone Dominoes

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY LEAGUE HONOURS LIST

CHAMPIONS CUP WINNERS

Stallington 1989-90 Meir ParkStallington 1990-91 OakamoorFoley 1991-92 Hanley TownCheadle Rovers 1992-93 StallingtonFlorence 1993-94 Adderley GreenWolstanton United 1994-95 Wolstanton UnitedFoley 1995-96 FoleyAlsager College 1996-97 Weston UnitedAbbey Hulton United 1997-98 Abbey Hulton Vale Juniors 1998-99 Vale JuniorsEccleshall 1999-00 Wolstanton UnitedChesterton 2000-01 Stone DominoesStallington 2001-02 GoldenhillEccleshall 2002-03 Ball Haye GreenHolditch Miners 2003-04 Holditch MinersFegg Hayes 2004-05 Fegg Hayes

Final League Tables for Season 2018/19Premier Division

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P W D L F A Pts Goal D

1 Silverdale Athletic 28 22 2 4 125 30 68 952 Leek CSOB 28 20 5 3 103 32 65 713 Tunstall Town 28 16 7 5 77 41 55 364 Foley Meir 28 17 3 8 99 42 54 575 Stafford Town 28 16 2 10 93 48 50 456 Alsager Town 28 13 7 8 64 32 46 327 Redgate Clayton 28 13 6 9 71 52 45 198 Wolstanton United 28 11 7 10 70 40 40 309 Brereton Social 28 11 4 13 75 53 37 2210 Eastwood Hanley 28 10 6 12 76 55 36 2111 Cheadle Town 28 10 1 17 42 65 31 -2312 Hanley Town 28 9 2 17 54 68 29 -1413 Ashbourne FC 28 7 3 18 49 72 24 -2314 Walsall Phoenix 28 5 5 18 48 83 20 -3515 Florence 28 0 0 28 12 345 0 -333

Division 1.

P W D L F A Pts Goal D1 Audley 28 21 5 1 91 37 68 542 Abbey Hulton Utd 28 18 4 6 81 41 58 403 Shenstone Path 28 16 6 6 85 40 54 454 Leek CSOB 28 16 5 7 76 46 53 305 Foley Meir 28 15 6 7 65 44 51 216 Market Drayton 28 14 6 8 76 48 48 287 Redgate Clayton 28 14 3 11 71 57 45 148 Whittington FC 28 11 6 11 59 62 39 -3 *9 Norton Wanderers 28 8 6 12 42 52 36 -1010 Milton United 28 10 5 13 69 71 35 -211 Keele University 28 10 0 17 61 68 30 -712 Staffs Moorlands 28 6 8 14 62 79 26 -1713 Walsall Phoenix 28 7 2 19 49 81 23 -3214 Red Star Alma 28 4 3 21 42 119 15 -7715 Ball Haye Green 28 4 3 21 40 124 15 -84

Awarded 3 points under League Rule 20E(i)

Division 2.

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P W D L F A Pts Goal D1 AFC Alsager 26 19 4 3 89 29 61 602 Hawkins Sports 26 15 4 6 62 39 52 23 *3 Lichfield City 26 15 3 7 92 46 51 46 *4 Chesterton AFC 26 16 3 7 79 47 51 325 Hilton Harriers 26 13 5 7 53 50 47 3 *6 Newport Town 26 15 1 9 75 62 46 137 Coven Athletic 26 14 1 10 75 67 46 8 *8 Acorn Albion 26 10 3 13 56 63 33 -79 Cannock United 26 7 4 14 44 66 28 -22 *10 Eastwood Hanley 26 8 4 14 40 67 28 -2711 Featherstone FC 26 8 5 12 55 62 26 -7 $$12 Audley 26 5 5 15 25 50 23 -2413 Cheadle Town 26 7 2 16 40 71 23 -31

14 Keele University 26 2 0 21 21 88 6 -67

Awarded 3 points under League Rule 20E(i)$$ 3 points deducted under League Rule18N

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