Bitton 5- A- Side league
The Rapid Solicitors Ground
Bath Road
Bristol
South Gloucester
United Kingdom
BS30 6HX
APPLICATION FORM 2016
TEAM NAME:_______________________________________________
NAME
CONTACT DETAILS
No.1
Work:
Home:
Mob:
E-Mail:
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Mob:
No.2
E-Mail:
COLOUR OF TEAM STRIP:___________________________________
LEAGUE INFORMATION
TEAM FEES
TEAM JOINING FEE
5-A-SIDE
20.00
WEEKLY MATCH FEE
5-A-SIDE
25.00
* PLEASE NOTE THAT THE JOINING FEE IS PAYABLE UPON SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION FORM..
CAPTAINS DECLARATION
AS TEAM CAPTAIN, I SUBMIT THIS APPLICATION FORM TO THE BITTON 5-A-SIDE LEAGUE. I HAVE RETAINED MY COPY OF
THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, FULLY COMPLETED ALL DETAILS AND HAVE ENCLOSED THE CORRECT TEAM JOINING FEE.
SIGNED
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PRINT NAME
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DATE _____/_____/______
All application forms to be handed in at the club or emailed to sjones@parkeon.com
Rules
Teams will receive 3 points for a win, 1 for a draw and zero for a loss. League placings will be decided by points gained, followed by
goal difference, followed by goals scored, followed by the aggregate result between the two teams in question.
Teams are asked to arrive 15 minutes prior to scheduled kick off times.
Teams must be on the pitch and ready to begin the match at the appointed kick-off time. If a team is more than 10 minutes late their
opponents may claim a 3 0 head start, and at the referees discretion a 5 - 0 win (and deduction of 3 points to the losers).
Teams may be replaced at any stage of the season. Replacement teams inherit the scores and points of their predecessors. No team
joining after the halfway point can be awarded first or second place at the end of the season.
Teams failing to appear for their designated fixture or not giving notice the day before of cancellation, will have the match awarded to
their opponents 5 0, will be deducted 3 points and, for repeated absence, may be ejected from the League.
In the event that a team refuses to play another team the match will be awarded to the other team 5 - 0 and the team refusing to play
will be deducted 3 points
In the event that a team refuses to complete a match which has already started, the match will be awarded to the other team 5 - 0 and
the team refusing to complete the match will be deducted 3 points. If the score at the time produces a goal difference greater than 5-0
then that score will stand.
All fixtures are to be played unless adverse weather conditions make the pitches unplayable. Any decision to cancel a game can only
be made by league management. Postponements are not allowed, except in exceptional circumstances and at the discretion of league
management.
There will be a league cup run every season
For 5 a side Leagues a maximum of eight players per game may be used
For 5 a side leagues each team may field four outfield players and a goalkeeper on the pitch at any one time
Substitutions are unlimited during the game, can only be made when the ball is dead and only with the Referees consent. Outgoing
substitutes must leave the field of play before the replacement enters the playing area. The oncoming players are active immediately
and can receive the ball. Substitutes must stand outside the pitch perimeter and spectators must not enter the field of play under any
circumstances.
Teams may not change their goalkeeper more than once during the course of the game. A change of goalkeeper must be authorized by
the referee.
The match will consist of one half of 15 minutes continuous play
If the ball goes out of play off the goalkeeper, the game will be restarted by indirect free kick by the same goalkeeper.
A goal may be scored from any point within the field of play.
No slide tackles are allowed. Infringement of this rule will lead to a free kick being awarded against the offending players team.
All free kicks will be direct
Opposition players must be at least two meters from where any free-kick is taken. If opposing players do not retreat the required two
meters the kick may be moved forward one meter. If a free kick is awarded on or near the goal area it can be moved up to two meters
backwards to allow defenders to be two meters from the ball.
The Goal keeper must be on the goal line when a penalty is being taken. Players may only take one step whilst taking a penalty.
These League Rules are not exhaustive and may be added to or amended at any time.
The Referees decision on all on-field matters is final and no discussions will be entered into either on or off the field with him about
any decision. The Referees jurisdiction on disciplinary matters will apply until players have entered the changing rooms. Players
repeatedly disputing decisions may have further disciplinary action taken against them
Teams with a valid complaint against a match official must be put in writing within 48 hours of the match taking place. The complaint
should be addressed to the Bitton 5-a-side League manager.
MISCELLANEOUS
All players play in the leagues at their own risk and are advised to take out personal injury insurance. No responsibility can be taken
for any loss or damage to personal property.
All match fees and outstanding monies must be paid in full before your match starts.
Any team that fall behind with payments may be replaced, in such a situation this may be at short notice.
If a team wishes to withdraw from the leagues then a period of two weeks must be given. If a team does not fulfil this two weeks
notice then they will be asked to pay two full match fees. All players registered will be suspended until any outstanding monies are
paid in full.
FAQs
1.
Do my players need to wear shin pads?
Yes, shin guards are compulsory for leagues play.
2.
What footwear should we wear?
Training shoes, moulded soles or astro boots - NO screw in studded footwear or blades.
3.
Do we need to wear matching kits?
No, but it does help. Wearing the same colour of top can be useful if you have no kit. Bibs are available for hire
4.
What do the winners and runners up of each division win?
The winners receive the league cup and both the winners and runners-up receive individual trophies.
