ROGERS & NORTON 5-A-SIDE FOOTBALL LEAGUE RULES SEASON 2010

1.) Squads of up to SEVEN players are allowed with unlimited substitutions throughout the game, including the goalkeeper if necessary.Substitutions can only be made when your team’s goalkeeper has the ball.

2.) The HOME team has the responsibility for the hiring of the pitch and organising the venue and date of the match.The AWAY team must pay half the pitch fee on the day of the match.

3.) Fixture dates should be kept to wherever possible and the organisers reserve the right to penalise any team that does not complete their fixtures at the allotted times.  Any team having difficulty in arranging a particular fixture MUST contact Paul Warden as soon as possible, so that a decision can be made with regard to the awarding of points.  Games that are not being played with good reason or that have not been reported, within the allowed timescale will result in the points being awarded to the AWAY team with a 0-15 scoreline.

4.) Results MUST be forwarded to the referees within 24 hours of the fixture either by telephone, e-mail, fax or by post using the result sheets provided, and this will be the responsibility of the HOME team involved in the fixture.  This will enable Paul to forward the results to Kevin Lambert, so that he can update the unofficial Rogers & Norton 5-A-Side website: -

            www.norwich-football.co.uk or www.rogers-norton.co.uk/norwich-football.htm

Please do not post any results direct to the website WITHOUT informing Paul first.

5.) The bottom two from the first division will be relegated, and the top two from the second division will be promoted at the end of the season.  (Unless there are any withdrawals from the league or any new teams wishing to join, at which time the organisers will make the appropriate decision).

6.) Any team more than two fixtures behind without good reason or notification will be removed from the league.

7.) The league is run on a friendly but competitive basis with no referees.  All we ask is that you are honest and play fair according to the rules.

8.) Un-gentlemanly conduct or abusive language will not be tolerated and should be reported to the organisers.

9.) The organiser’s decision is final at all times relating to all matters concerning the Rogers & Norton 5-A-Side Football League.

10.) Any team not fulfilling their fixtures by the end of season date will not be invited to join the following season unless there are extenuating circumstances.  The final decision will be made by the organisers.

11.) The game should last roughly an hour and should be continuous.