Joint Handbook 2023 2024

Rules

United Counties Football League Rules 1. Definitions 2. Membership Requirements 3. Membership – Annual Subscription 4. Power of the Board 5. Interests in More Than One Club 6. Players 6.1 A Qualifying Player Registration 6.2 Registration Period 6.3 Player Status

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Club Finance Records

Central Funding

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Financial Reporting Initiative

Refreshments for Match Officials/Players/Visiting Officials Appendix A Regulations for Football Association Appeals Appendix B Additional Leagues sanctioned by the FA to operate the short - term loan transfer system Knock - Out Competitions 1. Title of Competitions 2. Management of the Competition 3. Requirements on Winning Clubs 4. Gate Receipts/Proceeds of Matches 5. Player Eligibility 6. Ineligible Players 7. Kick Off Times 8. Duration of Matches/Extra Time and Penalties 9. Result of Matches 10. Abandonments/Broken Fixtures 11. Match Fees and Expenses 12. Appointment of Assistant Referees 13. Mementos 14. Protests and Appeals Knock Out Cup Competitions Premier League Champions Cup Reserves & Under 21 Rules Fees Tariff Match Officials Fees and Expenses Fines Tariff

6.4 Registrations and Registration Procedures 6.5 Transfers 6.6 Temporary Transfers (Loans) 6.7 Club List of Players and Transfer List 6.8 Substitute Players 6.9 Playing an Ineligible Player 6.10 Financial Arrangements

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Club Colours

Playing of Matches

Registered Intermediaries

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Financial Records Football Creditors

Champion, Relegation Insolvency Provisions

Match Officials

Withdrawal of Clubs Protests, Appeals

Misconduct of Clubs, Officers, Players

Trophy

Alterations to Rules Admission Charges

Long Service

Centenary Awards Playing Surfaces

Insurance

Medical Personnel

Player Transfers Between Clubs

Provision for Membership Form to Be Signed by Each Club Each Playing Season

Provision for Full & Associate Members

Promotion Agreements

General Meetings

The Board

Competition Officers 33 - 38 Commercial Agreements

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