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Combined East Renfrewshire and North Ayrshire Developmental League
Contents
Contents ............................................................................................................. 1
Introduction ....................................................................................................... 2
THE ASSOCIATION .......................................................................................... 3
The Aims ............................................................................................................ 3
CONSTITUTION ................................................................................................. 4
Committee Meetings ........................................................................................ 5
Code of Conduct ............................................................................................... 6
Adult Code of Conduct .................................................................................... 6
Player Code of Conduct .................................................................................. 6
Touchline Behaviour (i.e. Coaches, players, parents & supporters) ............ 7
In Case of Emergency... ................................................................................... 7
Correspondence Address for CERNAL ........................................................ 7
Dealing with Problems ..................................................................................... 8
Age Groups and Players ................................................................................. 9
The Rules – 14s ...............................................................................................10
Match Day Routines – 14s.............................................................................11
Match Day Routines – Match Supervisors 14s .........................................12
Discipline ..........................................................................................................13
The Young Player's Guide to the Laws.......................................................17
USEFUL 14s CONTACTS ..............................................................................20
CLUB CONTACTS 14s ...................................................................................21
Travel Guide.....................................................................................................22
Forms ................................................................................................................25
Fixtures .............................................................................................................25
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Introduction
By Jim Sinclair
The Scottish Football Association
Director of Football Development
Developmental Eleven-a-side Football
All research into how young people learn about sport, confirms that the well-being of the child,
and the good of the game, are served best by the use of modified games and a sensible
approach to competition.
Appropriate sizes of ball, and playing field, allied to simple rules and tactics, allow for improved
development within the game.
Too often, the focus within youth football has been the result of the game and the inning of the
tournament, cup or medal. An ethos which promotes encouragement, cooperation, fair play and
learning, and measures success in terms of enjoyment as well as the fostering of skill
development, is more likely to interest and motivate a young player and enhance his/her
progress.
The main objectives of this initiative are
Development of eleven-a-side football by the playing of a modified game;
The fostering of fair play and participation for all;
Encouragement of cooperation, respect for others and loyalty;
Teaching the acceptance of decisions and rules;
Promotion of personal responsibility, self-discipline and teamwork.
Coaches
The Association seeks to attract coaches who have the players’ best interests at heart, and who
are committed to the above objectives.
Initially, it is expected that coaches will have attended up to Level 2 of the SFA Youth Structure
by the end of one year of joining the Association.
Coaches joining in subsequent years will be expected to have attended these courses within six
months of joining.
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THE ASSOCIATION
The North Ayrshire Soccer Association and the East Renfrewshire Soccer
Development Association amalgamated to form an 11-a-side development league in
June 2000. There are a number of reasons why the two associations decided that
amalgamation was the best way forward in terms of the development of 11-a side
soccer.
These include:
Changing Youth Football.
Preventing the loss of players and coaches.
Producing challenging sustainable leagues.
Creating an environment that facilitates continued development.
In March 2003 the partner associations agreed to form a new association to
oversee and manage the developmental league. The new association is The Combined
East Renfrewshire and North Ayrshire Developmental League, hereafter referred
to as CERNAL.
This booklet is produced as part of CERNAL‟S strategy to ensure that you have an
awareness and knowledge of the league's aims, ethos, code of conduct and match
rules.
The Aims
The aims of the joint associations are as follows:
To encourage the participation in and enjoyment of youth football for all,
irrespective of race, colour, or religion.
To promote the ethos of co-operation, respect for others, loyalty, self-discipline and
the need for teamwork.
To develop the skills and fitness of youths playing football, irrespective of ability,
through a modified game.
To provide a positive developmental environment for youths to play football.
To promote sportsmanship and fair play in youth footballers.
To foster personal responsibility by all players, coaches and parents.
The Development League shall endeavour to promote these values and will work
closely with any other organisations who have similar aims.
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CONSTITUTION
The name of the Association shall be called “The Combined East Renfrew & North
Ayrshire League” hereinafter referred to as “CERNAL.”
1. ASSOCIATIONS
CERNAL is supported by:
The Scottish Football Association
North Ayrshire Council/Leisure
East Renfrewshire Council
North Ayrshire Soccer Association
East Renfrewshire Soccer Development Association
The Football Development Committee
2. OBJECTIVE
To promote the enjoyment and development of football for boys and girls, in an
environment that fosters fair play and participation for all, irrespective of race, colour
or religion and shall encourage co-operation, respect for others, loyalty, acceptance of
rules and decisions, personal responsibility, self-discipline and the need for teamwork.
CERNAL shall endeavour to promote these values and will work closely with any other
allied professions or agencies that have similar aims.
3. MEMBERSHIP
Membership of CERNAL is open to boys and girls clubs, youth clubs and other such
organisations who have the common interest in promoting football and uphold the
objectives of the Football Development Committee.
4. FEES
Membership fees shall be as agreed by each Annual General Meeting (AGM) or
Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM).
5. OFFICE BEARERS
Committee members of CERNAL shall be those office bearers listed below, each having
the entitlement to one vote except the chairman who will hold a casting vote.
Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, and any other member co-opted by the
committee. The Management Committee must always consist of two members of the
NASA and two members of the ERSDA committee‟s
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6. MANAGEMENT
The committee shall have the power to deal with all matters affecting the
administration, development and general well being of CERNAL
7. MEETINGS
The post of Chairman, Vice Chairman, Treasurer and Secretary shall be subject to
election annually at the AGM.
Any proposal to change the constitution, which must be approved by both the NASA and
ERSDA committee‟s will require a two thirds majority of those present and eligible to
vote at the AGM. Any such amendment shall be submitted in writing to the Secretary at
least 10 days prior to the AGM. The AGM shall be held on a date between 1st May and
the 1st July in each year for the purpose of electing the Office Bearers, considering any
changes to the Constitution and to deal with any other relevant business.
8. FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS
The Treasurer shall be responsible for the preparation of the annual accounts, which
should be audited by an independent person.
9. DISSOLUTION
In the event of the dissolution of CERNAL for whatever reason, any assets thereof
shall be donated to a registered charity or sports group to be nominated by a simple
majority of the outgoing Committee.
Committee Meetings
General Committee Meetings are held on the last Thursday of each month during the
season. The venue of the meeting will be determined by the execuitve committee.
The Disciplinary Committee will meet on the same date and in advance of the General
Committee to consider the following:
Match Supervisor Weekly Monitoring Forms
Team Monitoring/Complaints Forms
Appeals
All correspondence for consideration at General or Disciplinary meetings should be
delivered to the Administration Secretary no later than the Wednesday preceding the
meeting.
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Code of Conduct
One of the key elements crucial to the success of CERNAL's league and festivals is the
conduct of players, coaches, adults and others associated with the teams. Players are
accustomed to playing in a non-threatening environment so therefore it is essential that
there is no complacency. Clubs are instructed to ensure that all individuals associated with
their teams are aware of the high expectations of CERNAL in terms of personal conduct.
This league is about the education of all players, coaches and adults in football
development. Please be patient.
Adult Code of Conduct
DO
Be patient and supportive.
Highlight good play from both teams.
Emphasise good behaviour.
Exercise self-control when a goal is scored or lost
DO NOT
Emphasise results.
Criticise mistakes.
Complain about the referee.
Use technical terms when issuing instruction.
Player Code of Conduct
DO
Have fun.
Shake hands after the game.
Use your skills.
Play fairly and encourage your team-mates.
Behave well at all times.
Accept the decisions of the Supervisor.
DO NOT
Make fun of your opponents.
Argue with the referee.
Criticise other players when they make a mistake.
Use bad language on team-mates or opponents.
Be unsporting when you celebrate goals.
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Touchline Behaviour (i.e. Coaches, players, parents & supporters)
Never address opposing teams players or management in a negative or aggressive
manner.
Never criticise match supervisor or speak to him/her in a negative or aggressive
manner.
Never berate your own players
Match supervisors are instructed to note inappropriate touchline behaviour and to
include incidents in the match report.
At the end of each game, the Match Supervisor should complete in full the revised
monitoring form and details of any bookings/sendings off should be provided in the
available space. Match supervisors should not be challenged under any
circumstances.
In Case of Emergency...
Every club at each venue is expected to carry a first aid kit with them at all times.
Know also where the first aid kit and telephone are located at each venue.
Carry emergency contact numbers for the children at all matches.
Correspondence Address for CERNAL
Cernal Administration Secretary:
John Grant
11 Killermont Place
Kilwinning
Ayrshire KA13 6QA
Home Tel 01294 551593
Mob Tel 07713 209266
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Dealing with Problems
Most CERNAL events will pass without any incidents. However, it is inevitable that there
can be problems. CERNAL offers the following guidelines to deal with situations that may
arise:
Problems with council facilities and staff…
Keep calm, stick to the facts and do not become involved in heated arguments with
council staff.
Advise match secretary if it is urgent and they will contact the council by telephone
and/or by letter.
Problems with opposing coaches…
Keep calm and make a polite request for moderation of behaviour.
Do not become involved in any form of abusive behaviour.
Problems with parents from your own club…
Keep calm and make a polite request for moderation of behaviour.
If this is not successful ask the parent to leave the playing fields.
Do not become involved in any form of abusive behaviour.
Problems with parents from your opponent’s club…
Keep calm and make a polite request for moderation of behaviour to the opposing
coach.
Do not become involved in any form of abusive behaviour.
Problems with your players…
Issue a firm but controlled warning to the offending player.
If the player persists then he/she should be immediately substituted and take no
further part in the match/ session depending on the severity of the offence. Take
action from within your own club.
Do not become involved in any form of abusive behaviour.
Problems with players from opposing teams…
Issue a firm but controlled warning to the offending player. Advise the opposing
coach/ match supervisor of the problem.
Unresolved problems …
If the recommended action is not successful, calmly end the game and take the
children away from the pitch. The match supervisor will advise the match secretary
Do not become involved in any form of abusive behaviour.
THE POLICE SHOULD BE CALLED IF ANY PERSON PERSISTS WITH ABUSIVE OR
THREATENING BEHAVIOUR IN SPITE OF APPEALS FROM OTHERS PRESENT.
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Age Groups and Players
CERNAL recommends that all youths play at an appropriate age group as determined
by the criteria set down by the Scottish Youth Football Association.
The following instructions are given by the association on age groups for season
2004/05:
Teams will be formed according to the players' year of birth
13‟s players born on or after 1 January 1992
14‟s players born on or after 1 January 1991
15‟s players born on or after 1 January 1990
16‟s players born on or after 1 January 1989
Teams must register as Full Member Clubs with the Scottish Youth Football
Association and should complete player registrations in accordance with SYFA
procedures using Form „Y‟.
A player shall not be eligible to play for a member club in a cup-tie unless he signs
the relevant official Registration Form provided by the Association before playing.
In any other match a player shall not be eligible to play on a fifth occasion for the
same club without having signed the relevant official Registration Form before
playing, and a club may not play more than 4 unsigned players in any such match.
Unsigned players must be marked as trialists on the teamline.
Form „Y‟ registration shall be binding on the player and the club until 15th July of
the season for which the player is registered unless cancelled at an earlier date.
A player shall only play for the club for which he is registered, except as otherwise
permitted by rules 85 & 95. A player having signed any Official Registration Form
or playing in a match for a member club shall be subject to the Constitution and
Rules of the Association and to the Articles, Rules and Regulations of the Scottish
Football Association.
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The Rules – 14s
The designated match day is Sunday afternoon with a 2.00pm kick off. This may be
varied subject to the agreement of both teams and the supervisor. The team
requesting the change will be responsible for notifying all parties. In the event of
failure to agree an alternative day/kick-off, the designated match day/kick off must
be adhered to.
Where Local Authorities/Facilities Managers have allocated priority bookings for
times other than the designated match day, the home team should try to arrange
the match for the designated time. In the event that facilities are not available the
priority allocated day/time must be adhered to and the home team will be
responsible for notifying all parties.
Each game shall consist of 3 twenty five minute periods. In the event of weather or
pitch conditions providing an advantage, two 35 minute halves may be played.
Agreement should be reached, where possible, before the start of the match. The
community coach's decision is final.
In the event of significant deterioration of conditions during a match the match
supervisor will make a decision on how many periods should be played. His or her
decision is final.
All team squad members must be involved at some stage for at least twenty-five
minutes. Each player should receive equal playing time over the course of a season.
A size 5 ball will be used.
Coaches of both teams will stand on the same side of the pitch.
The only adult permitted on the field will be the referee.
In the event of the ball going out of play, a throw in is awarded.
Team coaches will substitute players demonstrating unacceptable behaviour.
At the end of each game, both teams and coaches will line up in the centre of the
pitch and shake hands with all opposition players and coaches.
The code of conduct issued by the Association must be adhered to at all times.
With the exception of the above, the rules of regulation eleven-a-side football will
apply.
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Match Day Routines – Club Coach 14s
Team coaches are asked to ensure that the following procedures are followed at all
Development Association league games:
Contact your opponents and supervisor in plenty of time to arrange your game
If you cannot fulfil a fixture ensure you give opponents plenty of notice.
The opposing team should arrive in good time for the fixture and if necessary help
the home team with the setting out of cones, erection of goalposts etc.
All portable goals should be firmly anchored using the pins supplied for this purpose.
Inspect pitch and remove hazardous objects
Games are played with the recognised ball size and type for that age group.
Ensure all equipment is properly dismantled and stored and that changing facilities
are cleared.
The match supervisor's fee is £16.00 to be paid on match day and the cost of the
supervisor shall be divided evenly between the teams. Payment should be made within
the confines of the changing facilities and before the match.
The Home team/ first named team is responsible for pitch booking and payment
pitch fees to the appropriate Local Authority.
Where a match is postponed or cancelled it is the responsibility of the home team or
the first team noted in the fixture to inform the match supervisor. Any home team
failing to inform the match supervisor will pay him or her £8.00 to cover cost of
transport.
In the event of the away team being responsible for cancellation without adequate
notice, the away team will be liable for the referees expenses and pitch fee.
Match in doubt. Check pitch availability as early as possible.
East Renfrewshire pitches are inspected by the council on match days. Phone 0141
577 3918 between 8.30am and 9.30am to confirm pitch availability.
North Ayrshire pitches are inspected on Friday afternoons. Phone 01294 316472
after 2pm to check availability.
Kilwinning Sports Club pitch availability is determined by the Facilities Coordinator
following Council inspection. Phone 01294 556444 to check availability.
Team coaches should carry out an early match day inspection if the weather has
deteriorated overnight.
Common sense should be applied if after starting a game the weather becomes
inclement (game abandoned or shortened).
Community coaches who are unable to make a match will re-arrange the supervisor
themselves and inform the home team or the East Renfrewshire team that appears
on the left column.
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Match Day Routines – Match Supervisors 14s
Match Supervisors are asked to ensure that the following procedures are followed
at all Development Association league games:
If in doubt about the fixture being on, please phone the coach responsible for the
team in the left hand column of the fixtures to confirm.
Ensure that you arrive at the venue no later than 15 minutes before kick off.
Assemble the players, coaches and spectators and remind them of their
responsibility for good behaviour.
Collect the team lines from each team prior to the kick off.
Each team should pay you £8.00 per match for supervisor fees.
If you become unavailable for a match contact Craig Hamilton on 07788 150583
If a club fails to notify you of a postponement or cancellation, which is not due to
the weather then they should reimburse you for £8.00.
Ensure that games are played with the recognised ball size and type for that age
group.
Common sense should be applied if after starting a game the weather becomes
inclement (game abandoned or shortened).
Ensure that the all players and coaches of both teams line up in the centre of the
pitch and exchange handshakes.
Complete the Match Supervisor Weekly Monitoring Form and send it with the Team
Sheet and any Misconduct Report Forms to the address given.
Perhaps the most crucial task you will carry out out as a match supervisor is the
monitoring of the games in terms of the attitudes of the players, coaches and adults. It
is very important that the monitoring forms are completed for all games and equally
important that an accurate anaysis of the game is recorded.
If certain teams, individuals, coaches, etc fall foul of the rules, guidelines and code of
conduct then this must be recorded in the fields provided. It may be that coaches are
not using all team members in the manner prescribed, for example some players only
playing for a few minute sduring the course of the game or the shouts from the
touchline are not acceptable. You must highlight these failings on the Monitoring
Form.
All Forms should be sent no more than 3 days after the match to:
Craig Hamilton
20 Darg Road
Stevenston
Ayrshire KA20 3AY
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Discipline
The following Disciplinary Procedures shall apply to all football which is played under the
jurisdiction of the Association involving a member club.
Match reports received relating to the participation of any member league, association,
club, player or official in any other match shall be dealt with as considered appropriate in
accordance with the Disciplinary Procedures of the SYFA.
These procedures will apply not just to reports by match officials relating to incidents
and/or acts of misconduct occurring at a match but also to investigations of such incidents
and acts which may be considered liable to bring the Scottish Youth FA into disrepute.
The following principles will be applied in relation to the penalties imposed for misconduct
at matches: -
A. Standard Offences:- Suspensions for a number of matches
(Match Suspensions) will be imposed based on the Association‟s Fixed Penalty Guidelines detailed in
Appendix 1. These suspensions will apply until such times as a player‟s team has completed the
requisite number of matches played in competitions which are scheduled by the relevant National,
Regional, Association or League Secretary.
For all offences misconduct report forms will be forwarded by the relevant match official(s) in the
first instance to the appropriate league or association, which shall be determined by the competition,
in order that the appropriate suspension may be determined.
Match Suspensions cover all competitive games played by the club but do not include trial matches,
friendly matches, tournaments, regional or national trial matches or schools football. Matches
included under this suspension must be fixtures issued by either league, regional or national match
secretaries. A match which is abandoned does not count as a completed match in terms of a player
serving a suspension.
All Leagues and associations must keep records of match suspensions for accumulation purposes only.
Refer to Appendix 1.
B. Serious Offences:- Suspensions for a period of time
(Dated Suspensions) will be imposed based on the Association‟s Guidelines for Serious Offences
detailed in Appendix 2. These suspensions will be forwarded to the Scottish Football Association for
confirmation to all football.
For all offences misconduct report forms will be forwarded by the relevant match official(s) in the
first instance to the appropriate league or association, which shall be determined by the competition,
in order that the appropriate suspension may be determined. A report of all suspensions for a period
of time (Dated Suspensions) will be made to the National Secretary of the Scottish Youth Football
Association. The National Secretary will then refer all dated suspensions to the S. F.A. for
confirmation and effect to all football.
Dated Suspensions imposed are from all football including trial matches, friendly matches,
tournaments, regional or national trial matches or schools football.
APPENDIX 1
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FIXED PENALTY GUIDELINES FOR STANDARD OFFENCES
Code Offence Suspension
A1 Serious Foul Play 3 Games
A2 Violent Conduct
Adopting a threatening or aggressive attitude 3 Games
Punching an opponent / attempting to punch 4 Games
Kicking an opponent / attempting to kick 4 Games
Pushing an opponent 3 Games
Striking an opponent / attempting to strike 4 Games
A4 Denies a goal or goal scoring opportunity 1 Game
by deliberately handling the ball
A5 Denies a goal or goal scoring opportunity 1 Game
to an opponent moving towards the
player‟s goal by an offence punishable by
a free kick or penalty kick
A6 Offensive, insulting or abusive language 2 Games
A7 Receiving a second caution in the same match 1 Game
Note: Any player who has accumulated suspensions of 10 or more games in the current
season will not be offered the option of the Fixed Penalty Suspensions but will be
called before the relevant committee for any subsequent referee reports.
Please note – In addition to the above guidelines the secretaries of local
leagues/associations will record single cautions incurred by players during matches. A
player will be subject to the application of the following suspensions for every set of
four cautions accumulated during the course of the playing season. The record will be
maintained on a seasonal basis only. Cautions for one playing season will not be carried
forward to the next season.
Accumulation of cautions: 4 cautions 2 Games
second 4 cautions 4 Games
third 4 cautions 6 Games
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APPENDIX 2
GUIDELINES FOR SERIOUS OFFENCES
Although these guidelines should be applied where applicable it should be appreciated that they are
guidelines and cases of indiscipline should be dealt with through the discretion of the committee
considering a particular case. In cases of a serious nature where Associations or Leagues choose not
to implement the guidelines they must include a letter of explanation containing the reasons why
they have reached their decision, with their suspension sheets.
Please note that when submitting dated suspensions it is necessary to include a copy of the referee‟s
report relevant to the suspension and that the nature of the offence “violent conduct” must be
detailed to indicate punching or kicking opponent etc.
Should you require any further advice or information on the Guidelines for Serious Offences or the
submission of suspension sheets please contact the –
CODE OFFENCE PLAYERS
SO1 Referee assault
Players up to and including 17 level - Must be a date suspension with a maximum suspension of
2 years
SO2 Physically threatening the referee – attempting to lay hands on the referee
Players up to and including 17 level - Maximum suspension 6 months
SO3 Verbally threatening the referee
Players up to and including 17 level - Maximum suspension 2 months
SO4 Physical assault on club officials
Players up to and including 17 level - Maximum suspension 6 months
SO5 Serious violent conduct e.g. – when a player is seriously injured, can take no further
part in the game and requires specialist / medical treatment
Players up to and including 17 level - Maximum suspension 1 year
SO6 Headbutting
Committees should use their discretion after considering all evidence in such cases as
“Attempted Headbutting” or “Head to Head confrontation” or “Eyeball to Eyeball stance”
Players up to and including 17 level - Maximum suspension 12 months
SO7 Spitting
Spitting on or at a referee to be considered as referee assault, refer to S01
In all other cases involving a player Players up to and including 17 level - Maximum suspension
6 months
SO8 Deliberately playing while under suspension, using an assumed name
Players up to and including 17 level - Maximum suspension 6 months
SO9 Deliberately playing or participating while under suspension
Players up to and including 17 level - Maximum suspension 3 months
SO10 Deliberately and knowingly playing as an overage player
Players up to and including 17 level - Maximum suspension 12 months
All players who are suspended may make application in writing to the National Secretary to have the
remainder of their suspension reviewed. This will only be considered after serving two thirds of
their suspension. All applications must clearly state their reasons for having the suspension reviewed
and must be accompanied by a non-returnable administration fee of £20.00 inclusive of VAT.
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CODE OFFENCE OFFICIALS
SO20 Referee assault
Must be a date suspension with a maximum suspension of 10 years
SO21 Physically threatening the referee – attempting to lay hands on the referee
Maximum suspension 2 years
SO22 Verbally threatening the referee
Maximum suspension 6 months
SO23 Physical assault on any official
Maximum suspension 5 Years
SO24 Spitting
Spitting on or at a referee to be considered as referee assault, refer to S020
In all other cases involving an official - Maximum suspension 2 years
SO25 Deliberately and knowingly playing a player under an assumed name
Maximum sentence expulsion from membership of the Association
SO26 Deliberately and knowingly playing a suspended player
Maximum suspension 2 years
SO27 Deliberately participating while under suspension
Maximum suspension 2 years
SO28 Deliberately and knowingly playing overage player/s
Maximum sentence expulsion from membership of the Association
S029 Physical assault on a player by an adult
Physical assault on a player up to and including 17 level
For breach of the Player and Official Protection Policy of the Association the Official will be
expelled from membership
All officials who are suspended may make application in writing to the National Secretary to have the
remainder of their suspension reviewed. This will only be considered after serving two thirds of
their suspension. All applications must clearly state their reasons for having the suspension reviewed
and must be accompanied by a non-returnable administration fee of £20.00 inclusive of VAT.
All officials who are expelled from membership may make application in writing to the National
Secretary after a period of 5 years to have their expulsion reviewed. All applications must clearly
state their reasons for having the suspension reviewed and must be accompanied by a non-returnable
administration fee of £20.00 inclusive of VAT.
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The Young Player's Guide to the Laws
Young players should be aware of the rules of football.
These rules apply to all Association Football matches worldwide, and are known as
"The Laws of the Game". They are laid down by the International Football
Associations Board (IFAB), and are generally reviewed every year. Many avid
followers of the game do not actually know the rules accurately, particularly those
which have been changed slightly over the past few seasons. In this section of the
Handbook, we focus on Laws 11 and 12 - the one which causes the Disciplinary
Committee much work every season. For the purposes of this feature, we have
printed in bold type the parts of Law 12 which are not known, or misunderstood by
many young players. References made to male gender are for simplicity and apply to
girls and boys.
Law 12: Fouls and Misconduct
Direct Free Kick
A direct free-kick is awarded if the referee decides that any of the following six
offences is committed by a player in a manner which the referee considers careless,
reckless, or using excessive force.
(Notice, here, that there is no mention of "deliberate" or "intentional".)
kicks or attempts to kick an opponent
trips or attempts to trip an opponent
jumps at an opponent (e.g. a "two-footed tackle')
charges an opponent
strikes or attempts to strike an opponent
pushes an opponent
The following four additional offences, still punished by a direct free-kick, are
often not appreciated by young players.
Again, pay attention to the phrase in bold print!
tackles an opponent to gain possession of the ball, making contact with the opponent before
touching the ball.
holds an opponent
spits at an opponent
handles the ball deliberately (except for the goalkeeper in penalty box)
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The Indirect Free-Kick
An indirect free-kick is awarded if a player, in the referee's opinion,
plays in a dangerous manner
impedes the progress of an opponent ("obstruction')
prevents the goalkeeper from releasing the ball from hand
In addition, an indirect free-kick will be awarded against goalkeepers for
taking more than six seconds while controlling the ball with their hands before releasing it
from their possession
touching the ball with their hands after having released it from hand
touching the ball with their hands after it has been deliberately kicked to them by a team-
mate
touching the ball with their hands after it has been thrown to them by a team-mate
taking a throw-in
wasting time
Cautions and Orderings-Off
Now that you have learned the reasons for the referee awarding free-kicks, you should
study carefully why you must be booked or sent off.
Yellow Card Offences Red Card Offences
unsporting behaviour serious foul play
dissent by word or action violent conduct
persistent infringement of the Laws spitting at an opponent or any other
delaying the start of play person
failing to move back at a free-kick or denying the opposing team a goal or an
corner obvious scoring opportunity by
deliberately handling the ball
entering or re-entering the pitch
(goalkeepers may do so within the
without referee's permission
penalty box)
deliberately leaving the pitch without
denying an obvious scoring opportunity
referee's permission
to an opponent moving towards your
goal by an offence punishable by a
free-kick or penalty
using offensive, insulting or abusive
language and or gestures
receiving a second yellow card
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Law 11: Offside
Offside position
It is not an offence in itself to be in an offside position.
A player is in an offside position if:
He is nearer to his opponents' goalline than both the ball and the second last opponent
A player is not in an offside position if:
he is in his own half of the field of play
or
he is level with the second last opponent
or
he is level with the last two opponents
Offence
A player in an offside position is only penalised if, at the moment the ball touches or is
played by one of his team, he is, in the opinion of the referee, involved in active play by:
interfering with play
or
interfering with an opponent
or
gaining an advantage by being in that position
No offence
There is no offside offence if a player receives the ball directly from:
a goal kick
or
a throw-in
or
a corner kick
lnfringements/Sanctions
For any offside offence, the referee awards an indirect free kick to the opposing team to
be taken from the place where the infringement occurred.
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USEFUL 14s CONTACTS
Match Supervisors / Referees
Home/Office Tel Mobile Telephone
Nicola Barbour 0141 577 3922 Youth Development Officer
BT Brian Togher 0141 649 6291 07879 605032 Referee
PH Paul Higgins 0141 886 7132 07946 495357 Referee
(Neilston/Crookfur)
ID Ian Douglas 0141 885 0986 Referee
Craig Hamilton 07788 150583 07747 851514 Sports Development Officer
HM Henry McKissock 01563 543698 Referee
JM James McKillop 01505 320165 07900 084815 Referee
Local Authority Contact Numbers
North Ayrshire Pitch Bookings 01294 316471
North Ayrshire Hotline 01294 316472 Friday 2 p.m.
Comments on
NAC Pavilions 01294 316473 Barry Fulton
NAC Grounds Maintenance 01294 485326 Bobby Kirk
East Renfrewshire Hotline 0141 577 3918 Saturday 8.30-9.0 a.m.
CERNAL COMMITTEE
Chairman Barry Halsman 0141 563 9109
Vice Chair Peter Shand 0141 571 3136
Secretary John Grant 07713 209266
Treasurer Gilly Cannan 01294 552620
Minute Secretary Alan Maxwell 0141 589 4458
Member Ian Cashmore 01294 554391
Member Vacant NA
Member Vacant ER
Match Secretary Craig Hamilton 07788 150583
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CLUB CONTACTS 14s
Teamname Coach Name Contact Tel. Team Colours
3 Towns No1 Steven Glen 07769 917976 Black/White
3 Towns No1 John Watson 01294 603296
Beith Juniors FC John Welsh 01505 506955 Purple/Blue
Beith Juniors FC Adam Miller 01505 504385
Beith Juniors FC Colts Ian Stirrat 01505 506028 Black/White
Beith Juniors FC Colts George Beattie 01505 5503945
Eastwood Juveniles FC Allan Maxwell 0141 589 4458 Red
Eastwood Juveniles FC Jim Kyle 0141 639 9631
Giffnock FC Inter Peter Shand 0141 571 3136 Tangerine/Black
Giffnock FC Inter Ken Gray 0141 637 9719
Gretna Colts David Henry 07795 323076 Black/White
Gretna Colts Michael O'Hare 01294 462028
Gretna FC Colin Moultrie 01294 603028 Black/White (Hoops)
Gretna FC Suzanne Moultrie 01294 603028
Gretna Colts Mark Halliday 01294 602382 Black/White
Gretna Colts David Henry 07788 532222
Kilbirnie Ladeside Malcolm Hood 01505 683706 Black/Yellow
Kilbirnie Ladeside Paul Harkin 01505 685376
KSC United Ian Cashmore 01294 554391 Blue /White
KSC United Jackie Weir 01294 551274
Largs Colts Willie Nicol 01475 673816 Red/White/Black
Largs Colts Willie Nicol 07736 211279
Mearns Saints John Roberts 0141 616 3262 Blue
Mearns Saints Jim McArthur 0141 577 6173
Mearns United Barry Halsman 0141 563 9109 Maroon
Mearns United Timothy Love 0141 616 0668
Neilston BC John McMahon 0141 580 5844 Navy/White
Neilston BC Allan McLellan 0141 571 5911
Stamperland Saints Stephen Watters 0141 571 8464 Royal Blue
Stamperland Saints Michael Doyle 0141 638 5049
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Travel Guide
Kilwinning Sports Club
From Barrhead: Continue through Barrhead and past the Dalmeny Park Hotel.
Travel 12 miles to Auchentiber going through Lugton on the way. Kilwinning is
signposted to the right immediately before Auchentiber. Follow this road for about
5 miles until you arrive at a T- junction soon after you arrive in Kilwinning. Turn
right and follow the town centre by-pass road until you come to a second set of
traffic lights (not the pelican crossing) and turn right. Straight through at the next
set of lights and then continue until you see Kilwinning Station and Claremont Hotel.
At the station turn left into Pennyburn Road. Kilwinning Sports club is about half a
mile down this road on your left.
Valefield Park, Kilbirnie
From Barrhead: Continue through Barrhead and past the Dalmeny Park Hotel.
Travel 7 miles to Lugton and turn right at the Paraffin Lamp. Continue for a further
four miles, through the village of Gateside and turn left at the crossroads. About 1
mile down the Beith by-pass is a large roundabout where you turn right. Follow this
road for about 4 miles passing Glengarnock station on the way. There is a set of
traffic lights at a narrow bridge, turn first right after these lights at Kilbirnie
Ladeside Junior Football Club ground.
Bowen Craig Park, Largs
From the Haley Brae: Turn left at the lights at the foot of the Haley Brae. After
about half a mile you will see the parks on your right just before the Largs Yacht
Haven.
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Laighdykes Pavilion, Saltcoats
From Barrhead: see Kilwinning directions.
From Kilwinning Station: Go straight through at the lights and continue towards
Ardeer and Stevenston. Pass the Fire Station on your right as you leave Kilwinning
and go straight through at the roundabout. Keep left at the next roundabout which
gives access to a large Safeway. At the next roundabout turn right into Stevenston
then right at the next (passing petrol station entrance) and continue on Glencairn
Street which becomes High Road as the hill steepens. There is a major junction with
traffic lights at Sharphill Road. Go straight through, and Jacks Road is 4th on the
left, Laighdykes Pavilion is on your right a short way along Jacks Road.
Kingston Playing Fields, Neilston
From Beith: travel to Gateside and on to the Paraffin Lamp in Lugton. Turn left at
the Paraffin Lamp and travel five miles until you see an old mill on your right hand
side. Turn right up the steep hill past the mill. At the top of the hill is a junction.
Turn right and then immediate left into Double Hedges Road. Kingston Playing Fields
are a couple of hundred metres on your left.
Huntly Playing Fields, Giffnock
From Barrhead: On arriving in Barrhead via Beith and Lugton you will soon pass the
Dalmeny Park Hotel on your left. Go straight through the first roundabout along the
dual carriageway and straight through the second roundabout and past some
building works on your left. Follow this road to Nitshill (1.5 miles). NB as you enter
Nitshill there is a speed camera; it is always on, watch your speed. Pass the
pelican crossing and turn right at the next set of lights. There is then a series of
lights over about 3 miles, go straight through them all until you arrive at a
roundabout next to an industrial estate. Go straight through this roundabout and
continue again through more sets of lights (ignore signs for Woodfarm Sports
Centre) until you arrive at Eastwood Toll which is another major roundabout (The
MacDonald Hotel is located next to this roundabout (or used to be). Turn left at the
Eastwood Toll roundabout. Continue down Fenwick Road until and take the fifth road
on your right which is Church Road. Continue along Church Road and take the fifth
road on your right into Huntly Avenue. The playing fields are at the end of this
short road.
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Recreation Park, Irvine
From Barrhead: See Kilwinning directions to Auchentiber. Continue on A736 passing
the Blair Tavern on your right. Follow this road until you enter Irvine at Littlestane
roundabout turning right here. This leads past the housing estates to Hill
roundabout where you take the second exit past the Esso Filling Station. You should
now be on Long drive taking you to the Stanecastle roundabout. Your exit here is
the fifth to the town centre. This road carries you over the dual carriageway and
second right takes you into Woodlands Avenue. The parks are just after Woodlands
Primary School on the left. Limited parking is available at the pavilion and its easier
to park on the street.
From Kilwinning: Either (1) At Eglinton Interchange take slip road but keep left
heading for Girdle Toll to Hill roundabout taking third exit and then follow
instructions from Barrhead. (2) At Eglinton Interchange take third exit to Redburn
roundabout then second exit onto Kilwinning Road passing Ayrshire Central Hospital.
Keep straight through three sets of traffic lights turning left at the „Turf‟ mini-
roundabout. First left again will take you onto Quarry Road where the parks will be
on your right. Turn first right into Woodlands Avenue where the changing rooms are
just after the General Store.
Annick Parks
From Barrhead and Kilwinning: See Kilwinning directions to Stanecastle
roundabout. Take the third exit to join dual carriage way and keeping in the
lefthand lane filter left before the mini-roundabout into Towerlands Road. Third on
the right should be signposted for Annick Pavillion. Then its first right, first left
following Pladda Wynd (take care crossing Broomlands Busway), then next left and
you reach the small car park.
Cowan Park Playing Fields, Barrhead
From Barrhead: On arriving in Barrhead via Beith and Lugton you will soon pass the
Dalmeny Park Hotel on your left. Go straight through the first roundabout/Lights
along the dual carriageway and take the third exit at the second roundabout onto
Aurs Road. Continue past Barrhead High School and take first left into Cowan Park.
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Forms
The following pages include copies of the forms that will be in operation for Season
2004/05.
1. Fixtures for Phase 1 of Season 2004-05
2. Match Supervisor Weekly Monitoring Form. For use of Match supervisors only.
3. Misconduct Report Form. For use of Referees.
4. Team Monitoring/Complaints Form. For use by Coaches/ Teams to comment on the
observance of CERNAL Code of Conduct by all persons attending games.
5. Team Sheet. Two copies to be completed and handed to match supervisor before the
start of each match.
6. Emergency Contacts Form. For team internal use. Please complete and have available
at all games/training sessions.
7. Player Register. For teams that have opted out of SYFA Registration. This form
should be completed with details of all squad members and returned to Admin
Secretary by 12th September 2004.
Fixtures
The season commences on Sunday 29th August 2004 with a series of developmental
games running through to Sunday 21st November 2004. Thereafter the competitive
phase of the league will begin. The provisional format is noted after the fixtures
list but this will be confirmed once the format and dates for the National
Competition are finalised.
At least two teams from the amalgamated league will qualify for entry into the
national tournament which will take place in mid to late May.
There will be a break in the competitive phase from mid December 2004 through to
February 2005. All ties must be palyed/completed before the scheduled
commencement of the next round.
Teams involved in SYFA Scottish Youth Cup ties should be aware that the cup
match takes precedence over all other matches. It is therefore the responsibility
of the coach to inform opponents and supervisors about cancellations due to cup
commitments and to make alternative arrangements for the CERNAL match to be
played.
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