PDFL Handbook 2019-2020

Rules (Cont)

competition matches during the current season unless a period of 14 days has elapsed since they played.

Except by prior permission of the Board, a team may have a maximum of 2 players only, who have played more than 15 PDFL competition matches for a first team or highest team in member- ship of the League, in that season.

Semi-final and Final: No player shall be allowed to play in a semi-final or final unless he has played a league game or in an earlier round for that team or unless special permission is granted

by the League Board. NOTE: If a player transfers away from that team/Club then his previous record becomes invalid. Should he return to the Club he must participate in another League game or earlier round before competing in any semi-final or final.

Postponed, Drawn and Abandoned matches: In cases of postponed, drawn, abandoned or re- played matches only those players shall be allowed to play who are eligible on the date originally fixed for the tie to be played, except a player who has been suspended who may play following the expiry of any suspension. Any Club contravening this Rule will be struck out of the competi- tion and may be fined in accordance with the Fines Tarff. Where a team is removed from the completion the opposing team shall be awarded a walkover. 12. Failing to Fulfil Fixture Any Club refusing to play or failing to complete the match against the team with whom it has been drawn within the time stated, shall be struck from the competition and fined in accordance with the Fees Tariff. Where a team is removed from the competition the opposing team shall be awarded a walkover.

13. Team Sheets. As provided for in League Rule 2 1

14. Match Day Results. As provided for in League Rule 2 1

15. Match Expenses In all rounds of the Competition, except for the finals, the home club shall be responsible for all costs and the payment of match officials. The away team to contribute £30 to the home team to cover their share of the overall costs.

16. Violation of Knock Out Cup Rules