Breckland & District Sunday Football League

LOCAL LEAGUE – LOCAL FOOTBALL

DISCIPLINE

SEASON 2009 – 2010

All BADSFL charges/punishments are subject to the right of Appeal as detailed below.

The BADSFL will adopt the procedure detailed in the Football Debt Recovery Memorandum to collect debts

apportioned against individuals in the event the club fails to pay.

SECTION ONE

NCFA & SCFA PLAYER SUSPENSIONS

The practice of publishing a list of players registered with the BADSFL who are currently serving Sine Die and/or Match Based and Set Period suspensions imposed by the County FA’s, which means they are not allowed to play in the Breckland and District Sunday Football League matches during the period shown, will cease. The League Registration Secretary receives updated suspension lists issued by the County FA’s, weekly. You are strongly advised to access the County FA’s websites, via the home page, to view the suspension lists which are updated each Thursday till end of season.

Period suspensions are not submitted in separate leagues but as one list in alphabetical order. You will note this list includes players who received suspensions having been dismissed from the field of play in County Cup matches. You may also note that some players are suspended for a period and Sine Die. The Sine Die suspension is mainly because they owe money to the County FA, League or a Club.

Important Note

There may be players/officials suspended who are not included on the list. If you are in any doubt please contact the County Headquarters to check this information.

Remember

It is the responsibility of each club to check the County Lists prior to the start of, and during the season and ensure they do not play players under suspension.

SECTION TWO

BADSFL ADMINISTRATION FINES

Case ID: 005/09/10 - Club: Barcelona Rangers FC

Charge 1: Contravention of BADSFL Cup Competition Rule 4 (b)

Barcelona Rangers FC in default of its engagement versus Lakenheath Casuals on Sunday 24^th January 2010, Quarter Final of the Presidents Shield Knock-Out Competition.

Note: Lakenheath Casuals and the appointed referee were present at the venue. The pitch had not been marked, goal nets not fixed and changing facilities locked.

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The above case has recently been considered by a Commission of the Disciplinary Committee where it was decided as follows:

Decision: Proved

Fined £20 and to pay Referee fee and expenses of £35. In addition to the imposed fine the match awarded to Lakenheath Casuals.

Note: Lakenheath Casuals did not submit a claim in respect of reasonable travelling expenses.

Balance due £55.

In accordance with FA Regulations and BADSFL Rules, the total monies outstanding for this case must be paid by 14/02/2010. Failure to carry out these instructions will result in the fine being doubled, failing a further 7 days, 21/02/2010, trebled and the club’s fixtures will be suspended and result in a fine against the club and/or individual, in addition to possible further action.

The decisions of the Commission, on all relating to the BADSFL Knock-Out Competitions, shall be final and binding and shall not be subject to appeal.

Published 29 January 2010

SECTION THREE

APPEALS

If you believe you have grounds for appeal against a decision in respect of a Charge imposed by the BADSFL, appeals should be made within 14 days of notice to Norfolk County Football Association Ltd, 11 Meridian Way, Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich, NR7 0TA. Appeals are limited to punishments where the original punishment offered was in excess of 21 days and a £15 fine. A covering letter setting out the grounds of appeal should be sent with a copy of notice and a payment of £50 made payable to ‘Norfolk County Football Association’. A copy of the appeal should also be sent to the Discipline Officer, Breckland and District Sunday Football League. Details of the appeals procedure are available from the county office, in the FA Handbook, and set out in BADSFL Rule 16.

Notes

See Conduct: Please do not ignore the fine, or refuse to pay. This comes under rule as failing to deal with league business and it incurs a further fine. There have been some incidences of clubs sending in appeal letters without paying the fine or appeal fee and some letters of appeal have not come from the club secretary. Should your appeal be successful, your appeal fee and fine are returned in full.

Please bear in mind that dealing with the League should be the same as dealing with the County. They would not accept any appeal from anyone but the secretary and no appeal fee means no appeal.

Please note that the League cannot take action on fines distributed by Norfolk County FA or Suffolk County FA.

For SCFA affiliated clubs. All references to NCFA read SCFA.