LEAGUE RULES 2023-24

OYFL League Rules 4 2023-2024 5. SCORY 18(N) (i) Subject to Rule 18(N)(ii), any Club found to have played an ineligible Player in a Competition Match or Matches where points are awarded shall have the points gained from that Competition Match deducted from its record, up to a maximum of 12 points, and have levied upon it a fine in accordance with the Fines Tariff. (ii) The Management Committee may vary the sanction as relates to the deduction of points set out at Rule 18(N)(i) only in circumstances where the ineligibility is due to the failure to obtain an International Transfer Certificate or where the ineligibility is related to the Player’s status. (iii) Where a Club is found to have played an ineligible Player in accordance with Rule 18(N)(i) above, the Management Committee may also, at its discretion: (a) Award the points available in the Competition Match in question to the opponents, subject to the Competition Match not being ordered to be replayed; or (b) Levy penalty points against the Club in default; and/or (c) Order that such Competition Match or Matches be replayed (on such terms as are decided by the Management Committee). 6. SCOR 18.M 1. Subject to Rule 18.M.2 any Club found to have played an ineligible Player in a Competition Match or Matches where points are awarded shall have the points gained from that Competition Match deducted from its record, up to a maximum of 12 points, and have levied upon it a fine (in accordance with the Fines Tariff). 2. The Management Committee may vary the sanction as relates to the deduction of points set out at Rule 18.M.12 only in circumstances where the ineligibility is due to the failure to obtain an International Transfer Certificate or where the ineligibility is related to the Player’s status. 3. Where a Club is found to have played an ineligible Player in accordance with Rule 18.M.12 above, the Management Committee may also, at its discretion order one or more of the following (if appropriate): a) Award the points available in the Competition Match in question to the opponents, subject to the Competition Match not being ordered to be replayed; or b) Levy penalty points against the Club in default; or c) Order that such Competition Match or Matches be replayed (on such terms as are decided by the Management Committee). 7. SCORY 18(O) (i) Priority must be given at all times to the activities of schools and school organisations activities. Failure to comply with this Rule will result in a fine in accordance with the Fines Tariff. 8. SCORY 20(A) All Competition Matches shall be played in accordance with the Laws of the Game as determined by the International Football Association Board or, for Mini-Soccer, and 9v9 football, the Rules The Mini-Soccer and Youth Futsal Handbook, or, for 9v9 football, as set down by The FA’s Guide to 9v9 Football. Clubs must take all reasonable precautions to keep their Grounds and Pitches in a playable condition. All Competition Matches shall be played on pitches deemed suitable by the Management Committee. If through any fault of the home Team a Competition Match has to be replayed, the Management Committee shall have power to order the venue to be changed. The Management Committee shall have power to decide whether a pitch and/or facilities are suitable for Competition Matches and to order the Club concerned to play its Competition Matches on another ground.

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