Hellenic Handbook Draft_860fba81

UHLSPORT HELLENIC LEAGUE HANDBOOK 2013 – 2014

draw at the end of extra time in a Final that is played as one match, the second leg of a Semi-Final or Final played as two matches, a result shall be obtained by the taking of penalty kicks, as previously indicated. 16 When a Tie is played on a home and away basis, the two games shall be regarded as a single fixture played with extra time in the second game and if scores are still level a result shall be obtained by the taking of penalty kicks. Should play have extended beyond ninety minutes, but extra time not completed, the match shall be replayed on the ground of the away Club, or on such a ground as the Management Committee shall determine, unless the away Club is guilty of causing a late start, due to circumstances within their control. In the Final Tie, extra time shall be played if required. 17 In any match in which extra time may be played, the time of kick-off shall be half an hour earlier unless the venue of the match has a floodlighting system that has been approved by The Management Committee. 18 Clubs must not mutually arrange to play a match in lieu of a Cup Tie without the special permission of the Management Committee. Custody of Trophy 19 The Club winning the Final Tie shall hold the Cup for the ensuing year, an agreement similar to that specified in League Rule 19 being required. Plaques or medals will be presented to the winners and runners-up. Share of Gate Receipts 20 The Home Club in all ties prior to the final shall keep its own gate receipts and pay all match expenses. Arrangements for final ties will be the responsibility of the League Management Committee who will pre- determine all reasonable match expenses with the hosting club. Colours 21 Will be in accordance with League rule 7. Admission Charges 22 The minimum charges for all Challenge Cup Ties shall be £3. Correspondence 23 All communications must be addressed to the General Manager of The Hellenic League who shall conduct the relevant correspondence of the Competitions. THE HELLENIC LEAGUE FLOODLIT CHALLENGE CUP RULES 1 The name of the Competition shall be the Norman Matthews Floodlit Cup Competition. 1.1 All Clubs in membership of the Hellenic League with lighting systems that have been approved by the Management Committee may enter. 1.2 The Rules of the Hellenic League Challenge Cup shall apply to this Competition, except where specifically provided for in these Rules. 2 The Management Committee will decide the format of the Competition each season. 2.1 All bona fide registered Members of a Club may take part unless they have previously played in the Competition for another Club. No player will be termed a restricted player under the Hellenic League Reserve Section Challenge Cup Rules, because of participation in this Competition. All Semi-Finals and Finals will be played on a two-match home and away basis. 45 THE HELLENIC LEAGUE BENEVOLENT CHALLENGE CUP RULES 1.1 The name of the Competitions shall be The Hellenic Football League Premier Division Benevolent Fund Challenge Cup Competition, The Hellenic Football League Division 1 Benevolent Challenge Cup Competition and The Hellenic Football League Reserve Section Benevolent Fund Challenge Cup Competition. 1.2 The Cup shall be competed for at the discretion of the Management Committee of The Hellenic Football League. 1.3 The ownership of the trophy shall be vested in The Football Association in trust for the League. 1.4 The entire management and control of the Competition shall be vested in the Management Committee of The Hellenic Football League, who shall conduct it in accordance with the Rules, Byelaws and Regulations of The Football Association. The Management Committee shall have the power to deal with any matters for which no specific provision is made in these Rules. 1.5 Except as specifically provided for in these Rules, the Rules of the Hellenic League shall apply to this competition. 44.

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