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UHLSPORT HELLENIC LEAGUE HANDBOOK 2013 – 2014

STANDARDISED RULES

These Rules have been compiled by the Sanctions and Registrations Committee of The Football Association in conjunction with the Members of the Standardisation of League Rules Working Group for the mandatory use of all sanctioned Competitions at Steps 1 to 6 inclusive of the National League System.

Whilst additions may be allowed to the Standardised Rules these must first be approved by The Football Association.

NOTE: ALL NEW AND REVISED TEXT FOR 2013-2014 SEASON APPEARS IN BOLD

Guidance notes on the Standardised Rules (Steps 1 to 6) for season 2013/14

This note highlights the major changes to the Standardised Rules for season 2013/14. Rule 1-1 Definitions: “Insolvency Event” has a minor amendment referencing paragraph 12(1)(c) of the Insolvency Act 1986. Rule 2.2 Reference here is made to accommodate clubs from the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. Rule 2.3.2 Greater clarity has been introduced on the need for clubs to have security of tenure and disclosure of evidence of this to the competitions. Rule 2.15 Confirms the consequences for clubs in the event the FA issues a Notice to a competition in accordance with the FA’s Owners’ and Directors’ Test Regulations. Rule 2.20 to 2.23 These rules remind clubs and competitions of football’s commitment to promoting inclusivity and to eliminating all forms of discrimination. Rule 4.11 The clause “including the distribution of proceeds of the match which, usually, will be donated to a registered charity.” has been deleted. Rule 6.4.1, 8.4, 8.8 and 12 Now allows the option of communication by facsimile. Rule 7.1 and 7.2 Brings greater clarity to the colours of kits and in particular the treatment of clashes of kit between teams. Rule 8.21 The additional clause enables a Competition Secretary to make alternative arrangements for the sending of match programmes. Rule 8.22.5 This change brings the Rule into line with the Laws of the Game. Rule 13.2.1 Greater clarity around goal difference. Rules 14.A.7 to 14.A.12 Sets out the process for clubs appealing against points deduction for an insolvency event. Rule 14.B.4

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