Request to postpone a fixture 2015/2016

Please read the guidance notes on page 2 before completing this form

Team requesting the postponement
Age Group
Division
Home Team
Away Team
Date that the fixture is due to be played on
Number of players registered*
Number of players unavailable for this fixture*
Number of players available for this fixture*

*refers to the team asking for the postponement

Date Request made:

28 days or more (or 14 days or more for first two weeks of the season) – opponents do not need to confirm the request

27 to 7 days before the fixture is due to be played – opponents must confirm by completed form they agree to the postponement.

Reason for postponement:

School commitments Religious holiday Other, please specify

Details for requesting the postponement (remember to supply supporting evidence)

Name: Position within the club:

Signed: Date:

To be completed by the League Secretary only:

Date received / Request granted / Yes / No
Teams informed / Yes / No / Registrar informed / Yes / No
Admin fee received / Yes / No

Notes

  • The completed form needs to be submitted to the League Secretary () 28 days prior to when the scheduled fixture was due to be played, (14 days in the case of the first two fixture dates of the season) with a cheque/postal order for £2.
  • Only make a request to postpone a fixture if you really need to.
  • The following are not valid reasons: “we have a few players away”. “We have a player suspended by the county FA”
  • A decision regarding granting permission will be made via email to your club secretary. You should liaise with your club secretary to find out the outcome of your request.
  • You can complete the form via email and send the £2 admin fee in the post. Payment must be made by cheque or postal order only. This payment must arrive within seven days of sending the form by email. All payment for fixture requests must be sent to the League Secretary. Cheques should be made payable to “Sheffield & District Junior Sunday League”.
  • If you are bringing the game forward, you do not need to request a postponement. If you are bringing the game forward, please inform your registrar so that they are aware and can update the website.
  • If you are making a request after the 28 day period both teams need to send in completed forms to the League Secretary confirming they both agree and this must be done no later than 7 days before the fixture. If past 7 days it will be rejected. If agreement from both teams is not received then the request will be rejected.
  • Please note Teams are only allowed to put in a maximum of 2 requests per season