Joint Handbook 2022 2023

Programmes: As per Rule 8.14 The home Club is responsible for publishing a full match programme acceptable to the Board for each of its Competition matches, which must feature the League Logo and Competition Sponsor (s) logo on the front cover, include a full - page advertisement for the Competition sponsor(s) on the right hand full page side of any double page spread, also a whole page League advert promoting our #unitedtogether campaign and additional sponsorships for each of its Competition matches in the Premier Division. A full match programme available electronically only shall be acceptable providing that each Club has approval from the Board before the commencement of the Playing Season and must be continuous for the whole of that Playing Season. The electronic programme must be clearly displayed at the entrance and around the ground, ideally via a QR code. A leaflet providing the names of players will not be considered sufficient to comply with this Rule in the Premier Division. In Division One a programme should be produced which must feature the League Logo and Competition Sponsor(s) logo on the front cover, include a full - page advertisement for the Competition sponsor(s) on the right hand full page side of any double page spread, also a half page League advert promoting our #unitedtogether campaign for each of its Competition matches. A full match programme available electronically only shall be acceptable providing that each Club has approval from the Board before the commencement of the Playing Season and must be continuous for the whole of that Playing Season. Alternatively, a leaflet providing the names of player ’ s must be produced which must feature the League Logo, the Competition Sponsor(s) logo and a statement promoting our #unitedtogether campaign. The visiting Club must send in writing to the home Club details of the proposed team they plan to field together with their Club history and up - to - date pen pictures of their current Players registered with the competition for the season at least five days before the scheduled date of the match between the two Clubs. The home Club programme must include the details sent by the visiting Club in the match day programme and a copy of each match day programme shall be sent by the home Club to the Competition Secretary within 3 days of the match with the relevant match report form unless advised of an alternative arrangement by the Competition Secretary. Clubs will be responsible for all comments in their match day programme in respect of the Competition, the Company or other member Clubs, notwithstanding any disclaimers to the contrary. No part of a Club ’ s programme issued for a match in any competition shall, in the opinion of the Board, bring the Competition or the Company into disrepute. All Clubs will be responsible for their official website or similar computer related information system, which is within the public domain. Nothing shall be included on the website which in the opinion of the Board brings the Competition or the Company into disrepute. All clubs shall actively promote the United Together – United Counties League ‘ Kick it Out ‘ Campaign and will display the banners in a prominent position at their ground and also include an advert in their programmes. The League has not sanctioned the wearing of coloured shirts by the match officials so you need to ensure All Clubs must provide liquid refreshments at half time and full time for players. Such refreshments should also be made available prior to the match on request. In addition sandwiches and tea/coffee, or other similar light refreshments, must be provided for players at the end of all matches involving Premier Division and Division One teams. Post - match hospitality for players and match officials must be provided within the immediate area of the clubhouse and NOT at a separate location. In matches involving Premier Division/Division One teams, Clubs must provide sandwiches and tea/coffee, or other similar light refreshments, at half time for Club Officials. All Clubs must provide liquid that there is no clash of colours with the match officials ’ black shirts. Refreshments for Match Officials / Players / Visiting Officials: