UCL Handbook 2019 2020 New Updated

Code Of Conduct

1. The home Club is responsible for publishing a full match programme acceptable to the Board, which must feature the Competition Sponsor(s) logo on the front cover, include a full-page advertisement for the Competition sponsor(s), for each of its Competition matches. A team sheet will not be considered sufficient to comply with this requirement in the Premier Division but will suffice for matches in Division One. In Division One, if a team sheet is produced, this must feature the Competition Sponsor (s) logo. There is no requirement to produce a programme or team sheet for Reserve Division or U21’s matches. Clubs should make a match day programme/team sheet available to any match official(s) appointed by the League. Clubs must adhere to any requirement that promotes and/or advertises the League, including purchasing a maxi mum of five League Reviews (or equivalent publication) and must also display all posters and other advertising material provided by the Board for the Competition Sponsor(s). 2. 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 3. In the event of a Match Postponement/Abandonment, the referee is required to complete a UCL Referee Postponement/ Abandonment Form as per the following Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdciJXdMFCYKk82ulhd7nDXF7- uQ9LrJAowGa21STEHwt9KOg/viewform?usp=sf_link 4. Match Officials must be informed of match details as laid down. 5. A welcome must be extended to match officials upon their arrival at the ground, who should be shown to their dressing room. 6. Clubs are only permitted to used match balls in League and League Cup fixtures authorised and supplied through a supplier approved by the Board. Clubs must purchase a minimum of twelve match balls each season (to comply with Rule 14.9) prior to the season at such time and cost as the Board indicates. Three match balls proposed to be used in the match must be submitted to and approved by the Referee before the commencement of the match in his dressing room. Each game must be kicked off with a UHL Sport Match Ball. In inclement weather, they must be cleaned at half time by the home club. 7. The home club must provide suitable flags for Assistant Referees 8. Dressing rooms for match officials and the visiting team must be in a clean and tidy condition 9. Clubs must ensure toilet and shower facilities are in good working order 10. Visiting teams must leave their dressing room in a clean and tidy condition 11. The welfare and wellbeing of match officials is the responsibility of the home club from their arrival at the ground until their departure 12. Players must remove their rings (or at the discretion of the match referee, cover them with tape). Bracelets, necklaces and ear rings must be removed. 13. Club Officers, Committee Members and Players must refrain from public criticism of the League, League Officers and Committee, Match Officials, and Opposition (i.e. in the media, club programmes, newsletters, internet etc). Failure to comply with this instruction will result in action being taken by the Board 14. Clubs must ensure that dissent by players, management and coaching staff is eliminated 15. Team sheets must be handed to the match referee by a senior official of each Club at the same time when match instructions, if any, may be issued and conveyed to managers and players. 16. It is each club’s responsibility to ensure that their management and playing staff are aware of the laws of the game 17. Clubs must be aware of the League rules relating to fees and expenses for match officials 18. Clubs must comply with Rule 42 regarding the provision of refreshments to Match Officials, Players and Officials from Visiting Clubs. 19. Each Club shall be supplied with 10 Complimentary passes for each Club’s use for access to the ground, the visiting Directors’ Box (where appropriate) and the Boardroom. Each Club must keep a record of the Officers to whom they allocate the complimentary passes. In addition, each home Club will ensure that the players/management of the visiting Club receive complimentary access to the ground. 20. Clubs must adhere to their licensing terms regarding the sale and consumption of alcohol during the match. If their licence allows the sale and consumption of alcohol during the game, then Clubs must ensure that no alcohol is consumed from glasses or glass bottles outside of the bar area whilst a match is in progress or during half time. In FA Competitions, no alcohol may be brought in to the ground or consumed outside the club house. Clubs who breach the code of conduct will be dealt with as the Board deem appropriate.

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