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RFU NORTH ORGANISING COMMITTEE
Season 2012-2013
DRAFT REGULATIONS - ROLLING SUBSTITUTIONS (Permitted Player
Interchanges)
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In a League
Match, where consent has been given by the appropriate Organising
Committee prior to the
Season subject to Regulations (13.5.9 and 13.6.10) each team shall be
permitted to use rolling substitutions of not more than the maximum
number of the player interchanges (“Permitted Player Interchanges”) set
out in the table below:
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RFU
North Organising Committee
Administration of Draft Regulations - Rolling Substitutions
Season 2012-2013 |
Number of
Replacements |
Player
Interchanges |
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Leagues: N3N, N1E, N1W, SLC1, NLC, DN1, Y1, SLC2, NL1,
DN2, Y2. |
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8 |
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10 |
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In a Play Off
Match Permitted Player Interchanges pursuant to this Regulation
will only be permitted where both
participating teams have played their previous League Matches with
Permitted Player interchanges.
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In the
Intermediate Cup, the Senior Vase and the Junior Vase Permitted Player
Interchanges are not permitted.
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After the
Permitted Player Interchanges have been made no other replacements,
substitutions or Player Interchanges will be permitted for any reason
including injuries and in the event that a player is injured the team
will play with one less player and with uncontested scrums in the event
that this involves a front row player and the game cannot continue
safely with contested scrums.
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Player
Interchanges replace the “blood bin”. If a player has an open wound and
thus has to leave the field, and the team has used all of its Player
Interchanges, that player may not be replaced and the team shall
continue with a maximum of fourteen players. The player is permitted to
return once the wound has been treated and the bleeding stopped, subject
to the 15 minute rule set out in IRB Law 3.10(a).
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Not more than
two Player Interchanges per team may occur at any
one time and may only occur during a stoppage in play and with the
knowledge of the Referee who is entitled in his sole opinion to refuse
to allow or postpone a Player Interchange if he believes either that the
Player Interchange would prevent the opposition from restarting the game
quickly or where a player has been injured or that it would not be safe
for the replacement player who has been previously injured to play in
the match.
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A player who
is a replacement shall not be entitled to take a kick at goal until a
passage of play has taken place since he has taken the field of play.
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A player who suffers two injuries in a match which
has necessitated his being replaced on each occasion is not
permitted to act as a replacement following his second injury.
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Under dispensation provided to Unions by the
International Rugby Board, where these rolling substitutions
regulations conflict with the Laws of the Game these Regulation
shall take precedence.
NORTH DIVISION ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTIONS 2012/2013
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1.0 |
Nominated League Contact |
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1.1 |
All clubs shall appoint an official to be known as the Nominated
League Contact. Such person will receive all information in
connection with the administration of the leagues. A club is
deemed to have agreed that it has received information sent to
the Nominated League Contact, who shall be responsible for
disseminating the same to the relevant members of the club.
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2.0 |
Match Result Cards |
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2.1 |
Both clubs in each game must complete a Match Result Card. The
cards must be completed fully and legibly in capital letters to
record the names of the squad showing the surname first followed
by the first name. The names should be recorded exactly as they
appear on the Official RFU Computerised Player Registration
Listing. |
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2.2 |
Clubs are strongly advised to ensure they have an up to date
copy of the Computerised Player Registration Listing for their
Club, on the day of the match, in order to check the names of
the selected squad against their list of Effectively Registered
Players. N.B. The names written on the Match Card must replicate
exactly the names contained on the Computerised Player
Registration List. |
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2.3 |
The Match Result Card must be presented to the Referee for
checking before the game. Any change made to the Match Card,
after it is presented to the Referee requires the Referee to
initial any such changes, and agreement to the changes approved
by the opposition.
N.B. The Match Card must make it clear who are the designated
Front Row (FR) Players, including Replacement FR Players.
Failure to do so may incur a Fine.
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2.4 |
Failure to present the Match Result Card to the Referee before
the match is an offence. |
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3.0 |
Reporting Match Results |
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3.1 |
Both clubs shall telephone the match results to their League
Secretary, no later than thirty minutes after completion of the
game. Both clubs must also inform the League Secretary of the
number of tries scored by each side. |
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3.2 |
After the game, the final score and the number of tries scored
must be entered on the Match Result Card. The card should be
signed by the Referee and the Officials of both clubs. The Match
Result Card, with the agreement of the League Secretary may be
scanned and then e-mailed to the League Secretary within 48
hours of the end of the game. N.B. Scanned copies must be fully
legible, and be in a format, so as to be downloaded by the
League Secretary without problems. If e-mailed, then in
addition, the actual Match Card must be posted to the League
Secretary, to arrive no later than 5 days after the end of the
game. Where it is not practicable to use e-mail, then the actual
Match Card must be posted to the League Secretary, to arrive no
later than 5 days after the end of the game. |
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3.3 |
At level 9 and below, any Unregistered Player must have their
date of birth written against their name on the Match Result
Card. |
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4.0 |
Fines |
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4.1 |
Offending clubs will be notified by the League Secretary of any
fines imposed. |
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4.2 |
Failure to pay fines within the 28 days allowed will result in
the fine being increased, and may result in the offending club
having 5 Championship Points being deducted. |
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5.0 |
Unplayed or Abandoned Matches |
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5.1 |
In the case of an Abandoned Match, the Home Club must provide
the League Secretary with a certificate signed by the referee,
indicating the time and score when the match was abandoned and
giving reason for the abandonment. The League Secretary shall
then notify the Organising Committee without delay. The
certificate to be sent along with the Match Result Card to the
League Secretary. |
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5.2 |
In the event of a game not being played, both clubs must contact
the League Secretary, giving reasons for the non playing of the
game. |
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5.3 |
Any club in default of these requirements may have sanctions
applied in accordance with the schedule of fines and penalties
currently approved by the Organising Committee. |
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6.0 |
Postponed Matches |
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6.1 |
No match shall be postponed for whatever reason, without the
consent of the League Secretary or, if he is not available, a
member of the Divisional Organising Committee. |
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6.2 |
If concern exists about the fitness of a pitch, the Home Club
shall inform both the League Secretary and the Visiting Club
immediately the first doubts about the state of the pitch are
raised, and shall establish the intended travel arrangements of
the Visitors. If time permits then the League Secretary may
direct the inspection by a member of the local Referees Society. |
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6.3 |
Where a ground is pronounced unfit or is unavailable for play
and the scheduled match is the first of the two games in the
season between the Clubs, the venue shall (where time allows) be
reversed if the oppositions pitch is fit and available for play.
The Home Club shall be the Club upon whose pitch the game is
played. |
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7.0 |
Games to be Played or Replayed |
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7.1 |
Any match ordered to be played or replayed for whatsoever reason
shall be played on the next available Saturday unless the
Organising Committee directs otherwise. The League Secretary
shall determine the date and notify the clubs as soon as the
requirement is known. Any appeal concerning this must be lodged
within forty‑eight hours of being notified of the date. |
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7.2 |
The Organising Committee may declare a specific weekend
'unavailable' where it falls close to a public holiday or where
it is considered inappropriate to play for other particular
reasons. |
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7.3 |
League matches may be played over the Christmas and New Year
period and on Easter Saturday by agreement between the clubs.
Any such agreement must be advised to the League Secretary. In
certain extreme circumstances, these dates may also be
designated by the Organising Committee as available dates for
the playing of previously Unplayed or Abandoned matches. |
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7.4 |
Clubs playing in 12 home and away leagues or less may request
that a specific non league Saturday be not designated a next
available Saturday by written request to the Organising
Committee and no later than 30 September 2012. League
Secretaries are not empowered to grant requests of this nature.
Clubs playing in 14 home and away leagues may not request that a
specific non league Saturday be designated for not playing
league games. Clubs should also note that the season ends on 27
May 2013, and as such, if found necessary, Clubs will be
expected to fulfill league matches during the month of May 2013. |
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8.0 |
Registration |
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8.1 |
When a club has registered a player on-line, it must send a copy
(photocopy, fax or scan) of the signed registration document to
the League Secretary within 14 days of the date of signing. |
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8.2 |
Any club in default of this requirement may have sanctions
applied in accordance with the schedule of fines and penalties
currently approved by the Organising Committee. |
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9.0 |
Appeals and Complaints |
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9.1 |
Primary decisions are made by the League Secretary. If the club
does not agree with the decision of the League Secretary or
wishes to present mitigating circumstances, it may appeal to the
Organising Committee. All appeals must be in writing and should
be addressed to the Secretary of the RFU North Competitions
Committee and must be lodged within seven days (48 hours in the
case of decision involving the next available weekend) of
receiving notice of a decision. A fee of £75 is required (£100
Oral Hearing), and no appeal or complaint will be heard if the
cheque does not accompany the application except where the
appeal relates to fines. Cheques should be made payable to the
RFU North Competitions Committee. The club concerned must also
notify the League Secretary of their appeal. The appeal fee may
be returned if the appeal is upheld. |
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10.0 |
Clubs wishing to join Leagues |
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10.1 |
All clubs wishing to join the English Clubs Championship must
apply in writing to the Secretary of the RFU North Competitions
Committee no later than 1st April to qualify for the next
season. By this
date, the club must have met all the entry criteria laid down in
the English Clubs Championship Regulations and those applied
from time to time by the Organising Committee. A list of
fixtures played in the foregoing season, together with the
results, and Constituent Body Approval, must accompany the
application.
(Application Forms may be obtained from the Secretary of the RFU
North Competitions Committee, or the Secretary of the
Constituent Body of which the Applicant Club is a member). |
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10.2 |
No application for entry to the Leagues will be accepted from a
University Club (or any other Educational Establishment) unless
the Club is able to demonstrate to the Organising Committee that
it has
a)
Completed a regular
fixture list on Saturdays for over two seasons; and,
b)
It has a sufficient
number of Players in residence locally to the Club and is able
to fulfill matches during vacation periods; and
c)
It has a separate
Constitution to the University’s (or other such Establishment’s)
Athletic Union. |
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10.3 |
All Clubs wishing to join the Leagues shall lodge a bond of
£200.00.
£100.00 of which will be returned after reasonable fulfillment
of the first season and the remainder after reasonable
fulfillment of the second season as determined by the Committee. |
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11.0 |
Honouring Fixtures |
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11.1 |
Where a club cannot fulfill a fixture in strict compliance with
the Regulations, for instance, those governing front row
players, the provisions set out in Regulations 13.5.9 – 13.5.14
inclusive shall apply provided that the offending club advises
the League Secretary before the scheduled start of the game and
a game is played. The Organising Committee may at its absolute
discretion order the game to be replayed if it deems it to be
appropriate for any reason. |
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11.2 |
For the avoidance of doubt, lack of Players or insufficient
Front Row Players with Effective Registration whether through
injury, illness or because of work or other commitments shall
not be deemed to be a justifiable reason for not playing or
seeking a postponement of a League Match. |
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12.0 |
Unregistered Players |
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12.1 |
Three Unregistered Players may be selected as players or
replacements without penalty at level 9 and below provided that
they are eligible for registration. They must not be played
again before effective registration is obtained |
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13.0 |
Grounds, Match Management and Permitted Personnel |
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13.1 |
Clubs at all levels must meet the requirements of Regulations
13.7.3 – 13.7.5 inclusive. |
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13.2 |
Permitted Personnel – Regulations 13.7.6 and 13.7.7. All Clubs
must take reasonable steps to prevent spectators from being in
the playing enclosure. The only persons allowed in the playing
enclosure between the touch line and the barrier are the touch
judges, one Medical/Physio person per team, the Coach/Manager,
the Replacements any two of whom may be water carriers and two
ball boys. Coaches must not to go onto the pitch during play
without the permission of the Referee. |
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14.0 |
Kick Off times |
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14.1 |
Kick off times will be 2.15 pm for the months of November,
December, January and February and 3.00 pm for all other months.
Variations in kick off times may be mutually agreed between the
two clubs but the League Secretary and the Match Referee must be
advised. |
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15.0 |
Warning of possible Sanctions |
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15.1 |
The North Organising Committee is allowed to sanction any Club
that does not comply with or adhere to the RFU Regulations and
the North Division Administration Instructions/Rules. Although
not an exhaustive list, the following are some of the sanctions
the North Organising Committee are able to impose on defaulting
Clubs: - A Fine / deduction of points in the current or
following season / ordering a game to be replayed / awarding the
match to the non offending side /determining the result of an
abandoned match ‘removal of a result from the league table
‘awarding of points to a non offending side / incorrect Match
Card details. |
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15.2 |
RFU Regulations and RFU Sanctions Guidelines give a more
comprehensive list of the sanctions available to the North
Organising Committee to impose. |