PDFL handbook 2015 2016

The Competition shall be called the Peterborough & District Football League Knock Out Competitions

Names of Trophies “President Premier”, “Chairman Championship”, “Intermediate” & “League” and “The Veter- ans Invitation”

Management of the Competition The entire management and control of the Competitions shall be vested in the League Board who shall have the power to deal with any matter for which no specific provision is made. The League Board will have the power to invoke any competition as and when required. Any other matter not provided for in these Rules shall be deter- mined by the League Board. The matches shall be arranged by the Fixture Director. In each round Clubs shall be drawn in couples, first Club drawn to have choice of ground, with byes where necessary and only one team from each Club per competition. Final Ties will be played on a neutral venue to be determined by the League Board. All arrangements for the Final Ties shall be made by the League Board. The Competitions shall observe the Rules, Regulations and Bye-Laws of the Football Association, and all matches shall be played according to the Laws of the Game, as settled by the international Football Association Board. Cup Competitions & Status of Clubs to Compete Therein. All affiliated Clubs that play in the Peterborough & District Football League must compete in the League Knock Out Competition.

THE PRESIDENT PREMIER To be competed for by Teams from the Peterborough & District Football League as de- termined annually by the Board.

THE CHAIRMAN CHAMPIONSHIP To be competed for by Teams from the Peterborough & District Football League as determined annually by the Board.

THE INTERMEDIATE To be competed for by Teams from the Peterborough & District Football League as deter- mined annually by the Board.

THE LEAGUe To be competed for by Teams from the Peterborough & District Football League as determined an- nually by the Board.

THE VETERANS INVITATION To be competed for by Teams from the Peterborough & District Football League Vet- erans Division and open to affiliated Veterans Teams.

Dates & Times of Cup Ties. The dates of which the matches of each Competition shall be played, shall be fixed by the League Board but may be subject to alteration.

Entrance Fees – in accordance with the Fees Tariff

The Match. Matches shall be played in accordance with the Laws of the Game. Matches shall be played to a conclusion, if after 90 minutes the scores are level extra-time of 15 minutes each way shall be played, if after extra-time the scores are level penalty kicks shall be taken, as set out by the Football Association Limited. There is no provision for replays. Matches abandoned through the fault of the clubs shall be dealt with by the League Cup Committee. (Refer to League Rule 10b)

Substitutions. (Refer to League Rule 10g)

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