League Rules and Regulations

RF Social League 2017

Season 8

RF SOCIAL LEAGUE SEASON 8

LEAGUE RULES AND REGULATIONS

Section A–REGISTRATION

All participating teams must be duly registered. The following is required to be submitted prior to participation:-

i)Team’s name & Jersey colour (including alternate jersey, if available)

ii)Team Captain’s current and valid Contact & E-mail address

iii)List of players’ name, age, NRIC Number in format attached.

iv)Entrance Fee of RM1000.00 per team comprising of RM300.00 security deposit, RM250.00 administrative fee and RM450.00 which shall be channeled to the prize-pool.

The captain of the respective team shall be responsible for information being correct. In the event any other league team raises an official complaint that a participating team is fielding an unregistered player or that a registered player is not qualified under the rules of the League or plays when he is suspended, the captain of the relevant team shall produce satisfactory evidence that the said player is registered and otherwise compliant. In the event of dispute, the organiser’s decision shall be final.

A team may have a maximum of 30 registered players on its active registered rosteratanyone time. Guest players are not permitted for league games. A team is not permitted to register any player presently registered in or participating in any State or Federal body’s professional or semi-professional league. Any change to the list of registered players is subject to the organiser’s approval and the decision shall be final. No further additions beyond 30 names or changes once the 30 names limit is reached will be permitted at any time.

A player can only play for one team at a time and only the team for which heis registered. Teams that violate thisrule willforfeitanygame (3-0 scoreline) where an unregistered or non-compliant player plays. Non-compliant shall mean any player that plays when he is not allowed or supposed to as determined by the organiser.

All roster changes to each team’s roster of registered playersmust be processed through the organizers of the League. No changes shall be permitted in the list of registered players unless the organizers give permission for such change.

A player registered for one team may only apply to transfer to and be registered for any other team if the captains of both teams consent. The said application shall be processed through the organizers of the league who may decide in such manner they deem fit, including whether to approve or reject or postpone such request for transfer. No transfers are permitted after the 7th round of league games have been completed.

The minimum age for players is 23 as at 1 January 2017.

Each team is only allowed to have only one (1) foreign player registered and that player must be of a minimum age of 35.

SECTION B-MATCHES

All games shall be played at such fields as fixed by the organisers.

Most matches shall be held on Sundays, eveningsonly unless team request to play on other days of the same week. Each team shall share the cost of the field and referees equally directly to the Referee-in charge or to the organizer, as directed. The costs for fields will be informed from time to time and the price may vary and if the games are played on different fields.

In the event there is any increase in the costs notified by the referee/field management, the participating teams shall be informed accordingly. All teams agree to pay the increased sum.

Each team plays only once a week. Games shall kick-off at 4pm and 5.30pm. Each game shall consist of two halves of approximately up to 35 minutes each with a five to ten minutes half-time break. Each team shall ensure that its players are in the club jerseys with designated numbers. Any change in jersey numbers from the registration list shall be informed by the captain to the organizers prior to the game or at the latest within 30 minutes of the end of the match concerned. Failure to do so on more than one occasion may entitle the organizers to take disciplinary action against the participating team.

Each team shall not have less than eight players at the kick-off of each game. In the event any team does not have the minimum required players or is not ready to kick-off the match within 20 minutes of the designated time for any reason, (unless both teams agree to carry on and play the game with such shortened match time as fixed by the referee), the team that is ready to start the match with not less than the minimum number of players may call for a walk-over against the team that is not ready to kick-off the match or does not have the minimum number of players. The team entitled to call for a walk-over shall in such case be awarded with a win with the score of 3-0. If both teams agree to start the game later than the designated time, the playing time for the match shall be shortened to such time as determined by the referee at his sole and absolute discretion. If the referee decides to start the game with the players present (even if less than 8) and both teams agree to play, the decision of the referee shall be final and neither team can protest after the game.

In the event the captain of a team is not present, the vice-captain shall act as captain and if both are not present, the team shall designate one player as the captain for the match and inform the referee accordingly. The captain shall be responsible for his team’s discipline and behavior at all times and shall take appropriate action to ensure that his team’s players comply with the rules of the games and do not engage in or initiate any aggressive action or violent conduct. In the event there is any fight or confrontation between players of opposing teams and 1 or more other players get involved, the captain shall be deemed to have failed to control his players and besides the suspension of players involved, the captain may also be suspended for up to 3 games.

A match may be rearranged Provided That a request to postpone is made to the organizers not later than 2 weeks preceding the scheduled match. A request to postpone thereafter shall not be entertained. If a team confirms after the said deadline that it will not be able to play at the scheduled match, the game shall be deemed forfeited and awarded to the opposing team with a score of 3-0. That team that cannot play will also be liable to pay for the field. Any request for postponement shall be at the sole and absolute discretion of the organizers. In the event a team is unable to play but the opponents wish to or if the organizers do not agree to the postponement due to scheduling reasons, the said team shall forfeit (with a 3-0 score) any game it cannot attend. The organizers shall have the sole discretion to decide on any matter or dispute relating to the above and its decision shall be final and binding.

The teams taking part in the league, shall meet twice during the season on a "home and away" basis. The team named first in the Schedule of Fixtures shall be deemed the home team.

A match may be postponed if the weather renders play of the match impossible or if pitch conditions are unplayable based on the referee’s decision. Unless otherwise instructed, teams are required to be present when bad weather precedes a scheduled match as all games are on unless the referee rules otherwise at the field.

Matches shall be played in accordance with the laws of the game as issued by FIFA from time to time. The referees’ decisions shall be final and binding under all circumstances and all teams agree to abide by their decisions in good spirit. Any player caught physically abusing a match official will be banned from participating in any further games. Please also note that the referees will give any player verbally abusing a match official a red card.

The winner of a match shall be awarded 3 points, 1 point shall be awarded to each team in the event of a draw and the team losing a match shall not receive any points.

Unlimited and rolling substitutions are permitted.

If matches are abandoned (for whatever reason) with more than 20 minutes of play remaining then either team has the right to request (to the organizers) for a non-result and a replay of the game. Both teams must still pay match fees for the abandoned and replayed games. Similarly if the game is abandoned with less than 20 minutes remaining, the score at the time of abandonment shall stand and there shall not be a replay of the game.

Fair play and sportsmanship shall be observed at all times by all teams. Each team shall ensure that acts of violence are totally removed from the league. Harsh penalties will be imposed on teams and individuals found guilty. Acts of violence include, but are not restricted to:-

i.a physical attack (of any nature) on another player, spectator or official, before, during or after a game; or

ii.intimidation or threatening behaviour (of any nature) on another player, spectator or official, before, during or after a game; or

iii.dangerous tackling or play.

The referee’s decisions on the field are final. The organizers will not under any circumstances consider appeals against any of the decisions of the referees. Any team involved in fighting or poor discipline may be expelled from the league without notice and all monies shall be forfeited. In the event of a mass brawl or any confrontation or fight involving 2 or more players from each team, neither team shall be entitled to any points in that game and in addition, both teams shall incur a 5 points penalty.

A player who receives a straight-red card during a game, shall be automatically suspended from the next 3 games played by his team in any competition. A player who receives two yellow cards in the same game (red) is suspended for the next 2 games.

A player who receives 2 (cumulative) yellow cards for offences committed during the course of the league matches, shall after receipt of the second yellow card, be automatically suspended from the next game to be played by his team. A further 1 game suspension must be served for each additional two yellow cards received. A player who accumulates 6 yellow cards shall be further liable for an additional 1 game suspension (i.e. 2 match ban).

A player who receives 3 red cards during a league season shall be banned for 5 games or the remainder of the league, whichever is lesser. Any player identified by the organizer or the referees as persistently committing dangerous play or unsportsmanlike conduct may also be banned for such number of games as determined by the organizer.

Please note that consuming alcohol or other intoxicating substances immediately prior to or during the match is strictly prohibited. Any player found to be playing under the influence of alcohol or banned substances during the game may be given a straight red card by the referee and will be suspended for a minimum of 3 games.

Teams are advised to take particular note of the following penalties that will be mandatory and for which no appeal shall be considered:-

i.Any team guilty of a “No Show” or against whom a walk-over is granted or not being ready to play at the designated time without the required notice having been given shall be liable to pay a cash fine of RM300.00 in addition to forfeiture of the game with 3-0 defeat scoreline for the first offence. For second and subsequent offences, the team shall be liable to pay the cash fine of RM300.00, forfeit the game with 3-0 defeat scoreline and have an additional 3 point deducted as penalty.

ii.Fielding of (or ‘attempting’ to field) ineligible players (suspended or unregistered): 3 points penalty and in addition, forfeiture of game with a 3-0 defeat scoreline (or if the team loses by a greater scoreline than that greater scoreline). Cards obtained in the forfeited game shall stand and be counted. Goalscorers however shall not be counted.

iii.One team walking off the pitch or forcing the abandonment of the game (as reported by the referee) for any reason: the match shall be awarded to the opponents with 3-0 defeat scoreline and the team shal incur an additional 3 points penalty.

iv.If a team displays persistent of player violence (i.e. 4 or more players red-carded in a season), then the offending team will be punished with a 3 points deduction.

In all the above cases, the team committing the above acts shall pay the sum of RM300.00 to cover the costs of the field, referees and the game. In the event a team fails to pay the said RM300.00 fine, the deposit may be forfeited for such purpose. The team shall immediately pay a further RM300.00 to reinstate the deposit failing which the team may be immediately expelled from the league.

Enforcement of suspensions shall be the responsibility of the captains.

Section C-General

Any team that withdraws from the league at any time, with or without prior notice or is expelled from the league due to repeated non-compliance with the rules of the league shall forfeit all monies paid and shall not be entitled to any refund.

The organizers may decide to refer any major decisions to be decided upon (e.g. addition of new players, expelling a team, etc) to a referendum of the team captains, and each team shall be entitled to one vote. The organizer shall be entitled to a deciding vote. The decisions of such referendum shall be binding on all participating teams. However, the organizer shall be entitled to decide on any issues it decides not to refer to a referendum.

In the event, two or more teams are tied on points for any position, positioning shall be decided by reference first to goal difference, and in the event of a tie on the goal difference then on the number of goals scored and in the event of a tie in the number of goals scored, then on the head to head results of the teams involved in the tie. If all of the above results in a tie, the organizers may decide to schedule play-off games or penalty shoot-outs to determine positioning.

In the event that there is a tie (between 2 or more players) in the most number of goals scored during the season, the Golden Boot Award shall be given to the player who scored the most number of hattricks (3 goals or more) and braces (2 goals) in individual games. In the event of any tie in that, the award shall be determined based on goals scored in head to head matches. Failing any clear winner, the organizer shall be entitled to determine the winner in any manner they deem fit.

The fair Play Award shall be given to such team as the organizers consider most deserving of the Award and the number of yellow and red cards that a team has collected will be taken into consideration.

The prizes for the league (subject to change by the organizer) are as follows:-

1st prize RM800 .00+ Champion Trophy + up to maximum of 30 Medals
2nd prize RM600.00 + Trophy + up to maximum of 30 Medals
3rd prize RM400.00 + Trophy + up to maximum of 30 Medals
Golden Boot Award/Silver Boot Award/Bronze Boot Award
Jeffrey Ng Eu Hui Fair Play Award (sponsored)

All teams are advised that injuries and accidents may sometimes occur and all players are advised to ensure that they have adequate insurance coverage as the organizers and the league does not provide any such insurance coverage. Each player shall be responsible for his own safety and condition and no liability whatsoever shall be attached to the organizers, other teams or the officials for any injury or loss (including medical costs) incurred by any player. Each captain shall be solely responsible to ensure that his players are aware of and understand these terms.

Prize money & ceremony will be given out after all games have been played.

These rules and regulations may be amended from time to time by the organizers subject to prior notice being given to the participating teams. Nothing herein shall affect the organiser’s discretion to make such decisions as deemed appropriate in the interests of the league.

Participation is at the risk of the teams concerned and the organizers shall not be responsible for the conduct of any team or the referees and shall not have any liability whatsoever to any party arising from any act or event that occurs in connection with this league.

Team Name:

Team Captain:Tel No.:

Vice Captain:Tel No.:

Jersey Colour:

Jersey Colour 2:

Accepted by:

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Manager/Captain

Date: