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Rules

1. Manager responsibilities

Monitor your email on a regular basis as this is the primary means if contact.
Contact your opposition the day before the match is to be played.
Enter a match report online within one week after your match was played.
Ensure your assistant manager or another member of your squad is contactable if you are not.
Report all incidents truthfully.
Ensure your squad all follow these rules.

2. Organiser responsibilities

To ensure that all information is up to date and available on the website.
To try and rearrange games when given at least seven days notice prior to the fixture's original date.
To ensure that the league is played in a fair manner.
Investigate and deal with any complaints made by managers.

3. General game rules

Normal football rules apply except for the following:

Throw-ins are under-arm. The ball must not rise above waist height otherwise it will be deemed a foul throw and need to be retaken.
All free kicks are DIRECT.
A wall must stand no closer than one yard from a free kick.
The game must finish at the scheduled time regardless of how late it started.
Only one step is permitted when taking a penalty.
NO SLIDING TACKLES. A free kick will be awarded against the offending player. One time is a warning, twice is a yellow card, three times a sending off.
A sliding tackle within the penalty area preventing a clear shot on goal will result in a penalty kick.
The game must be restarted from the centre spot after a goal.
A deliberate hand ball or foul when they are the last man preventing the opposition a clear sight of goal will receive a red card and must leave the pitch for 15 minutes. A free kick or penalty will be awarded.
Any player behaving in a violent manner will received a red card and must leave the pitch. A free kick or penalty will be awarded.
During a corner the opposition must not stand closer than the edge of the penalty area.

Goalkeepers

Six second rule does not apply.
May throw out over-arm.
Must throw the ball once held. Failure to do so will result in a free kick on the edge of the area.
Cannot pick up the ball from a back pass or throw-in. If picked up a free kick will be given at that location.
Handling outside of the area will result in a yellow card and a penalty kick.

Equipment

Due to safety reasons the following equipment must be used by all players. The opposing team can prevent individuals failing to follow these rules from playing.

Astroturf boots must be worn. No studs, blades or standard trainers.
Shin pads must be worn.

Late start rules

A team failing to start on time will concede a goal in the 10th and 20th minute of the game.
A 3-0 walkover result will be given in the 30th minute of the game.

Referee

Managers have the responsibility to control their players and ensure fair decisions are given to the opposition.
Any incidents must be reported to the organiser following the disciplinary process detailed below.
A referee can be requested given 14 days notice and a £15 fee.
If an agreement cannot be made the defending team will win the decision.

4. Additional knockout game rules

Always finish five minutes before the hour regardless of the result to allow time for a potential penalty shoot out.

5. Additional Champions Cup group game rules

Games can end in a draw.

6. Player eligibility

Eligible players must have their photo on the website or an e-mail from the organiser confirming that a photo has been received.
A player cannot be registered on the day of a game.
A maximum of 30 players can be registered per team.
Once a player is registered and having played at least once they cannot be removed.
A player cannot transfer between teams without the organiser's consent.
A team can field an unregistered player if they cannot field 6 players. If they field such a player they must inform the Organiser and opposition prior. Only 6 players can be fielded.
Teams have 48 hours after an opposition score has been posted to report ineligible players.
The Organiser can also identify ineligible players and act accordingly.
Any team fielding an ineligible player is subject to penalty at the Organiser discretion.

7. Yellow cards

You may receive a yellow card for the following:

Bringing the game into disrepute.
Verbally abusive to players.
Disrespect to fellow members of the league.
Persistent fouling during a match.
A bad tackle that doesn't warrant a red card.
Performing a sliding tackle twice in any one match.
A goalkeeper handling outside of the penalty area.
Deliberate handball or foul when not in a direct goal scoring opportunity.
Unsportsmanlike behavior (e.g. trying to put off a player by shouting when shooting.)

8. Red cards

You may receive a red card for the following:

Bringing the game into disrepute.
Threatening or violent physical behavior towards another player.
Performing a sliding tackle twice in any one match.
Professional foul.
If a any player in your team has received a yellow card for a sliding tackle, any player receives a red card for a second tackle in any one match.
Deliberate handball when last man preventing opposition chance of scoring.
A very bad (late) tackle

9. Disciplinary procedure

Following an incident the following process must take place

See if anyone saw the incident who isn't a player from either side.
Report the incident in as much detail via e-mail to the organiser detailing player names.
The organiser will then contact the opposition team and any eyewitnesses requesting feedback.
Two randomly selected teams along with the organiser will form a panel and will review the feedback from both teams.
The panel will then decide on what actions to take and the decision is final.

Fixed penalties

Fielding an ineligible player - 3 league points deducted.
Violent behavior towards another player - 5 match ban.
Two yellow cards in a season is equal to a red card - see below.
1 Red card in a season - 1 match ban.
2 Red cards in a season - 3 match ban.
3 Red cards in a season - season ban.
3 poor fairplay scores by different teams - 3 leagues points deducted.
5 poor fairplay scores by different teams - Team will be removed from the league.
Failing to turn up at a match without informing your opposition will count as a poor fairplay score.

10. Game cancellations and rescheduled matches

You must notify the organiser and opposition 2 weeks prior to the match being played to ensure the best opportunity to reschedule a match.
If a match cannot be rescheduled or you notify within 2 weeks then you are at risk of conceding a walkover result unless you play.
You do however have the right to arrange directly with the council a pitch at your own expense to play the fixture as long as your opposition are happy with the proposed date and time. This pitch MUST be scheduled within the season schedule.
Rule 10c may also apply to cup games if scheduled at an appropriate date and time agreed with the Organiser and opposition. These fixtures are obviously date restricted due to the next round needing to be played.
If all else fails and a walkover is awarded then the team conceding will not only lose the match in question but concede an additional 3 league point penalty.

11. Injuries and insurance

Injuries are a natural part of football and the league cannot guarantee you won't sustain any. You are therefore requested to take out sufficient insurance to cover yourselves from any serious injuries that may result in permanent damage or loss of earnings.

Players should not participate if they are not prepared to play at their own risk or take out insurance to cover themselves.

12. League acceptance conditions

On joining the Surrey Research Park Football League you understand that:

This is a non-profit league and you are simply paying for the pitches you play on.
The league is arranged in good faith and the organiser is not liable for any injuries sustained.
No refunds are available once you have signed up due to council payment rules.

You also agree that: