UCL Handbook 2015 2016

The proceeds of all matches (except replayed matches in consequences of a breach of Rule, matches played during the geographical division’s stage of the competition and Final Ties) shall be equally divided between the competing Clubs after the expenses have been deducted. The only charge to be allowed on the gate shall be Match Officials Fees and Expenses and, if applicable, floodlighting to a maximum cost of up to £40. In exceptional circumstances where the cost of stewarding/ policing is expected to be excessive, application may be made to the League in advance of the match for the amount to be charged against the gate to be increased. Should the request be agreed, both Clubs will be notified in advance of the match the additional amount that has been agreed. Should the receipts not be sufficient to cover the expenses then the Home Club will be responsible for meeting these expenses. All cash must be paid within 14 days of the match and a copy of the statement forwarded to the Competition Secretary and the visiting Club. Failure to do so will result in an automatic fine in accordance with the Fine Tariff. There is no requirement to send financial statements to the Competition Secretary or the visiting Club for matches played during the geographical division’s stage of the competition. The League shall take the proceeds of the Final Ties and shall be responsible for meeting the expenses of the ties. Player Eligibility All players must be registered with the Registration Secretary as per Section 6 of the League rules. If the Competition(s) are arranged on a knock out basis then no player shall play for more than one Club in the same KO Competition during the same season. No player who has played two or more rounds in the League KO Cup will be eligible to play in either of the Reserve Sections Competition thereafter in the season. This includes playing as substitute. If the Competition is initially arranged in geographical divisions then a player may play for more than one Club in the group stages of the Competition, providing he is transferred in accordance with League Rule 6.4. Once the Competition has advanced to the knock out stages then no player shall play for a Club unless he has already played in the group stages for that Club, or unless he has not previously played at any stage of the Competition for any Club in that season. No player who has played two or more rounds in the League KO Cup will be eligible to play in either of the Reserve Sections Competitions thereafter in the season. This includes playing as substitute. Substitutes may be used, as provided for in League Rule 6.7 6 Ineligible Players Any Club playing an unregistered or otherwise ineligible player or players shall be liable to a fine in accordance with the Fines Tariff and at the discretion of the Board may also be removed from the Competition. In addition, for matches played during the geographical divisions stage of the Competition, the Board may deduct any points gained by the Club playing the ineligible player and/or order the match in which an ineligible player competes to be replayed on such terms as the Board decide 7 Kick Off Times Unless special arrangement is made with the Competition Secretary, kick off time for all Saturday matches shall be 3.00 p.m. Kick off time for midweek matches under floodlight will be 7.45 p.m. unless mutually agreed by the two Clubs and notified to the Fixture Secretary 14 days in advance of the match. 8 Duration of Matches/Extra time and Penalties 5

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