Northamptonshire Women’s Football League HANDBOOK
SEASON 2010-2011
INCORPORATING COMPETITION RULES
CONTENTS
NWFL Roll of Honour / Page 4Committee Members / Page 5
Club Contacts / Page 6
League Website / Page 12
Club Websites / Page 12
Other Links / Page 12
Meeting Dates / Page 13
Competition Rules
1. / Nomenclature And Constitution / Page 15
2. / Entry Fee, Subscription, Deposit / Page 15
3. / Officers / Page 16
4. / Management, Nomination, Election / Page 16
5. / Powers Of Management / Page 16
6. / Annual General Meeting / Page 17
7. / Agreement To Be Signed / Page 18
8. / Qualification Of Players / Page 19
9. / Club Colours, Club Name / Page 21
10. / Playing Season, Conditions Of Play, Times Of Kick-Off, Postponements, Substitutes / Page 22
11. / Reporting Results / Page 24
12. / Determining Championship / Page 24
13. / Referees / Page 24
14. / Continuation Of Membership Or Withdrawal Of a Club / Page 25
15. / Protests And Appeals / Page 26
16. / Board Of Appeal / Page 26
17. / Exclusion Of Clubs Or Teams, Misconduct, Clubs, Officials, Players / Page 27
18. / Trophy: - Legal Owners, Conditions Of Taking Over, Agreement To Be Signed, Awards / Page 27
19. / Special General Meetings / Page 27
20. / Alteration To Rules / Page 28
21. / Rules Binding On Clubs / Page 28
22. / Finance / Page 28
23. / League Cup Competition Rules / Page 28
Appendix 1 / League Cup Competition Rules / Page 29
Appendix 2 / FA Child Protection Policy / Page 31
Disciplinary Schedule / Page 32
Player Registration Form / Page 34
Transfer Form / Page 36
7 Day Approach Letter / Page 37
Rules Confirmation Form / Page 38
Match Report Form / Page 39
Notice of Postponement Form / Page 41
Northamptonshire Women’s Football League
During season 2009-10, the NWFL achieved Charter Standard League Status, one of the first 10 Women’s leagues in the Country to achieve the award. At the end of the season, we had achieved the 100% standard across all teams which is fantastic so a big congratulations to all involved.
As part of this status, all clubs have signed up to the Respect programme in which we encourage Referees to take control of the game, Captains to manage their teams and all players to shake hands prior to and after the games. It has been pleasing to hear that clubs wish to take a lead on this and we hope that standards continue to improve over the season.
Additionally, this season, events will be run for the women’s teams to assist with coach education and training, to assist in raising standards and developing teams. Details of these events will be found on the league website throughout the season.
We welcome new teams into the league this season from Peterborough, newly established teams and youth teams having left the MDH Midshires Girls league and hope they have an enjoyable season with us. It will be my objective to bring these teams up to Charter Standard Status if they are not so already.
We also have an U17 division for the first time in the league’s history and hope that this will be a helpful stepping stone for clubs leaving the girls league and coming up into adult football.
All Charter Standard League documentation can be found on the website and can I please remind clubs to be aware of these documents and follow the guidelines set out.
Prior to the start of the season, the NFA runs a Charter Standard 11 V 11 festival and this has provided a good warm up to the season in recent years, promoting the benefits of Charter Standard and being run in the ethos of Fair Play. I look forward to welcoming teams along on the day.
Also a first for this season is the introduction of a County League Rep team which will play fixtures with Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. All teams will be invited to nominate players for this and we hope that this will be an exciting opportunity for those involved.
So all that remains to be said is, “Good Luck” to all. I hope you have an enjoyable season. If you need any support or help during the season with relation to Charter Standard or other developmental areas, don’t hesitate to contact me on
Or 01604 678407.
Kathryn Hall
Girls and Womens Football Development Officer
Northamptonshire FA
NWFL ROLL OF HONOUR
LEAGUE
2004/05 Woodford United Ladies
2005/06 Kettering United Ladies & Girls
2006/07 Kettering Amazons
2007/08 Daventry Town Ladies FC
2008/09 Raunds Town Ladies FC
2009/10 Abington Athletic
LEAGUE CUP
2007/08 Daventry Town Ladies FC
2009/10 AFC Trinity
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
President: Brian Walden
Chair: Craig Johnson
Tel: 07910 658396
E mail:
Vice Chair, Registrations and Results Secretary: Tracy Pepper
Address: 72, Kestrel Lane, Wellingborough, Northants NN8 4UD
Tel: Home 01933 383752, Mobile 07779391260
E mail:
Secretary: Alan Aisbett
Address: 16 Knightons Way, Brixworth, Northampton NN6 9UE
Tel: 07771 818992
E mail:
Treasurer and Fixtures Secretary; Trevor Clifton
Address: Trevor Clifton, 71 Hillside Crescent, Weldon, Corby NN17 3HF
Tel: 01536 269385
E mail:
Northampton Women’s and Girl’s Development Officer: Kathryn Hall
Address: Northamptonshire Football Association Limited, 9 Duncan Close, Red House Square, Moulton Park, Northampton NN3 6WL
Tel: 01604 678407 / 07930 137534
Email:
Club Representative: Mark Oliver
Tel: 07751 242110
E mail:
Club Representative: Kay Facer
Tel: 07966 314140
Email:
CLUB CONTACTS
Open Age Division
AFC TRINITY LADIES
Secretary: Kay Facer
Address: 74 Freehold Street, Northampton NN2 6EW
Tel: 07966 314140
E mail:
Manager: Gareth Crisp
Address: 28 Greenview Drive, Links View, Northampton NN2 7LA
Tel: 07810 282998
E mail:
Second Contact: Kay Facer
Colours: Home: All Navy Blue Away: White/Navy Blue
Ground: Pitch 8 The Racecourse, Northampton
BRACKLEY SPORTS LFC
Secretary and Manager: Andy Bannard
Address: 37 Martial Daire Boulevard, Brackley, Northants NN13 6LD
Tel: 01280 701925 / 07931 370491
E mail:
Second Contact: Nicola Mullins
Tel: 07701 002830
E mail:
Colours: Home: All Blue Away: Red/Black
Ground: Aynho Playing Field, Charlton Road, Aynho, Nr Banbury, Oxon OX17 3AP
CORBY LADIES AND GIRLS FC
Secretary: Sarah Evans
Address: 30 Holbein Walk, Corby, Northants NN18 9LF
Tel: 07515 719860
E mail:
Manager: Chris McDougall
Address: 45 Tettenhall Close, Corby, Northants NN18 9PJ
Tel: 07944 921230
E mail:
Second Contact: Sarah Evans
Colours: Home All Royal Blue Away
Ground: West Glebe, Cottingham, Road, Corby
CORBY S&L LADIES
Secretary: Stephen Walker
Address: 36 Newark Drive, Corby, Northants NN18 0ES
Tel: 07970 178074
E mail:
Manager: Zoe McFarlane
Address: 51 Bentley Walk, Corby, Northants NN18 0PG
Tel: 07734 323930
E mail:
Second Contact: Zoe McFarlane
Colours: Home All Blue Away Black/Gold
Ground: Cannock Road, Off Occupation Road, Corby
EARLS BARTON UNITED LADIES
Secretary: Anne Cleaver
Address: 8 Cordon Crescent, Earls Barton, Northants NN6 0PW
Tel: 01604 466366
E mail:
Manager: TBC Contact Angie Foster
Address: 45 Churchill Road, Earls Barton, NN6
Tel: 01604 466265
E mail:
Second Contact: Anne Cleaver
Colours: Home Yellow and Green Away
Ground: The Grange, Northampton Road, Earls Barton
KETTERING TOWN AMAZONS
Secretary: Hayley Griffiths
Address: 159 Olympic Way, Wellingborough, Northants NN8 3QB
Tel: 07983 891239
E mail:
Manager: Lional Oie
Address: 106 The Oval, Kettering, Northants NN15 6BA
Tel: 07544 009871
E mail:
Second Contact: Hayley Griffiths
Colours: Home Red and Black Away Blue and White
Ground: Kennady’s Club,Tower Sports Ground, Irthlingborough Road,Finedon Northants NN9 5EJ
KINGSTHORPE JAGUARS
Secretary: Alan Smith
Address: 16 Merlin Grove, East Hunsbury, Northampton NN4 0QH
Tel: 07886 6285408
E mail:
Manager: Stephen Hill
Address: 71 Floribunda Drive, Roselands, Northampton NN4 8TY
Tel: 07702 250669
Email:
Second Contact: Alan Smith
Colours: Home White and Black Away Red and Black
Ground: Compton Park, Brafield Road, Cogenhoe, Northampton NN7 1ND
MOULTON LADIES
Secretary: Eva Smith
Address: 31 Carey Close, Moulton, Northampton NN3 7SN
Tel: 07854 313300
E mail:
Manager: Kathryn Lusk
Address:
Tel: 07834 473424
E mail:
Second Contact: Alan Aisbett
Tel: 07771 818992
E mail:
Colours: Home Black/White Stripes and Black Away Red and Black
Ground: Moulton FC Brunting Road, Moulton, Northampton NN3 7QF and until Dec 2010 The Ashway Playing Fields Brixworth
NETHERTON DIAMONDS
Secretary and Manager: Richard Evans
Address: 18 Casworth Way, Ailsworth, Peterborough, PR5 7AB
Tel: 07504 294986
Email:
Second Contact: Gerry Webster
Tel: 01572 759517
E mail:
Colours: Home Light Blue and Dark Blue Away Red and Dark Blue
Ground: The Grange, Mayors Walk, Peterborough PE3 6EU
PETERBOROUGH HAMPTON LADIES FC
Secretary: Karen Jeffryes
Address: 46 Whycliffe Grove, Werrington, Peterborough, PE4 5DE
Tel: 07900 562413
Email: and
Manager: Matthew Moore
Address: 59 Little Close, Eye, Peterborough PE6 7TQ
Tel: 01733 755755
E mail:
Second Contact: Donna Wilkins
Tel: 07939 061956
E mail:
Colours: Home White (Blue Trim) and Blue Away Yellow and Blue
Ground: Hampton Community Sports Association (HCSA), Beaumont Way, Hampton, Peterborough PE7 3 BY
ROTHWELL TOWN LADIES FC
Secretary: Tony Foye
Address: 18 Glaister Place Kettering, Northants NN16 0NJ
Tel: 01536 512460
E mail:
Manager: Simon Loake
Address: 21 Foxglove Road, Desborough, Northants NN14 2 JT
Tel: 07704 048722
E mail
Second Contact: Tony Foye
Colours: Home Orange and Black Away Sky/Navy Blue and Navy Blue
Ground: Rothwell Town FC, Cecil Street, Rothwell NN14 6EZ
ROTHWELL YOUTH
Secretary: Tony Foye
Address: 18 Glaister Place, Kettering, Northants NN14 2JT
Tel: 01536 512460
E mail: a
Manager: Victoria Black
Address: 7 West Glebe Road, Corby, Northants NN14 1 EL
Tel: 07908 844083
E mail:
Second Contact: Tony Foye
Colours: Home Navy/Sky Blue Away
Ground: Well Lane, Rothwell
THORPLANDS UNITED LADIES
Secretary and Manager: Joanna Keay
Address: 2 Berry Close, Rothersthorpe, Northampton NN7 3JQ
Tel: 07825 752355
E mail:
Second Contact: Hayley Frost
Tel:
E mail:
Colours Home Navy/Sky Blue and Navy Away: Red and Black
Ground: Lings Park, Lings, Thorplands, Northampton NN3 8TA
WOODFORD UNITED LADIES
Secretary and Manager: Danni Grogan
Address: 1 Central Avenue, Woodford Halse, Daventry NN11 3QQ
Tel: 07761 179510
E mail:
Second Contact: Andy Worrall
Tel: 07500 067734
Email:
Colours: Home All Red Away All Blue
Ground: Woodford United FC, Byfield Road, Woodford, Halse, Daventry NN11 3QR
UNDER 17 DIVISION
DRAYTON GRANGE
Secretary: Roland Iacovides
Address: 5 Perch Close,Daventry,Northants NN11 8YY
Tel: 01327 877360
E mail:
Manager: Mick Goodman
Address: 65 Sunningdale Drive, Daventry Northants NN11 4NZ
Tel: 07785 703960
E mail:
Second Contact: Dave Reynolds
Tel: 07900 101041
E mail:
Colours: Home Pink and Black Away
Ground: Mayfield Park Sports Club, Royal Star Drive, Timken Estate, Daventry Northants NN11 9FZ
EARLS BARTON UNITED LADIES
Secretary: Anne Cleaver
Address: 8 Cordon Crescent, Earls Barton, Northants NN6 0PW
Tel: 01604 466366
E mail:
Manager Angie Foster
Address: 45 Churchill Road, Earls Barton, NN6
Tel: 01604 466265
E mail:
Second Contact: Anne Cleaver
Colours: Home All Green Away
Ground: The Grange, Northampton Road, Earls Barton
KETTERING TOWN LADIES AND GIRLS
Secretary: Hayley Griffiths
Address: 159 Olympic Way, Wellingborough, Northants NN8 3QB
Tel: 07983 891239
E mail:
Manager: Adam Betts
Address: 139 Churchill Way, Burton Latimer NN15 5RT
Tel: 07720 030189
E mail:
Second Contact:
Colours: Home Red and Black Away
Ground: TBC
KINGSTHORPE LADIES AND GIRLS
Secretary: Frances Adkins
Address: 51 Ash Rise, Kingsthorpe, Northampton NN2 8ST
Tel: 01604 846123/07786 107769
E mail:
Manager: Sophie King
Address: 744 Obelisk Rise, Kingsthorpe, Northampton NN2 8TP
Tel: 07702 421523
E mail;
Second Contact: Martin King
Tel: 07840 132425
E mail:
Colours: Home White and Black Away Red and Black
Ground: Compton Park, Brafield Road, Cogenhoe, Northampton NN7 1ND
PETERBOROUGH CITY FC
Secretary: Sara Marie Applegate
Address: 931 Lincoln Road, Walton, Peterborough PE4 6AE
Tel: 01733 578485
E mail:
Manager: Pasky Ciarla
Address: 1 Oldfiels Gardens, Whittlesey, Peterborough PE7 1NX
Tel: 01733 578485
E mail:
Second Contact: Sara Marie Applegate
Colours: Home All Royal Blue Away White and Royal Blue
Ground: PSL 651 Lincoln Road, Peterborough PE1 3HA
ST NEOTS TOWN GIRLS FC
Secretary: Nicola Daniels
Address: 4 Bodiam Way, Eynesbury, St Neots PE19 2RL
Tel: 01480 390031
E mail:
Manager: Robert Clark
Address: 5 Hall Close, Little Paxton, Cambs PE19 6QS
Tel: 07834 072166
E mail:
Second Contact: Russell Daniels
Tel: 01480 390031
E mail:
Colours: Navy/Sky Blue and Navy Blue Away
Ground: St Neots Rugby Club, The Common, St Neots PE19 1RU
LEAGUE WEBSITE
Below are links to the NWFL FA Full Time website for the Under 17 and Open Age Divisions:
http://full-time.thefa.com/ProcessPublicSelect.do?psSelectedSeason=2288199&psSelectedDivision=4142120&psSelectedLeague=9495789
http://full-time.thefa.com/ProcessPublicSelect.do?psSelectedSeason=2288199&psSelectedDivision=1281698&psSelectedLeague=9495789
CLUB WEBSITES
Below are the websites for those clubs who possess one:
AFC TRINTY LADIES: http://www.freewebs.com/afctrinityladies/
BRACKLEY SPORTS LADIES: http://www.brackleysports.co.uk
EARLS BARTON UNITED: http://www.ebufc.co.uk/
KETTERING TOWN LADIES: http://www.clubwebsite.co.uk/ketteringtownladiesgirlsfc/
KINGSTHORPE LADIES: http://kingsthorpe.awardspace.com/index2.htm
ROTHWELL TOWN LADIES: http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/rothwelltownfc/
THORPLANDS UNITED LADIES: http://www.thorplandsunitedfc.co.uk/
OTHER LINKS
Below are useful links women’s football sites:
WOMEN & GIRLS FOOTBALL @ THE FA.COM –
http://thefa.com/GetIntoFootball/Players/PlayersPages/WomensAndGirls.aspx
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE FA – http://www.northamptonshirefa.com/default.aspx
EAST MIDLANDS WOMEN'S FOOTBALL LEAGUE - http://www.emwfl.org/Home
MID-SHIRES GIRLS FOOTBALL LEAGUE - http://www.mid-shiresgirlsleague.co.uk/
SHEKICKS - http://www.shekicks.net
GIRLS IN FOOTBALL - http://www.girlsinfootball.com
MEETING DATES 2010-11
Management Committee
20 September 2010
29 November 2010
31 January 2011
28 March 2011
25 April 2011
23 May 2011
Club Meetings