PFA Handbook 2015 2016

3l THE PFA/JUNIOR ALLIANCE 6-ASIDE TOURNAMENT To be competed for by clubs selected by Council. Entry is at the invitation of the PFA and Peterborough Junior Alliance League. 4. DATES AND TIMES OF CUP TIES . The dates of which the matches of each Competition shall be played, shall be fixed by the Cup committee but may be subject to alteration. Times of Kick-Off will be 2pm unless otherwise agreed by both teams and sanctioned by the Secretary of the Association. Sunday Morning Cup Kick-Off 1030am unless agreed by mutual consent of both teams and the Secretary of the Association. The Youth Cup may kick off at 10.30am or in line with afore mentioned kick off times. (The Junior Alliance Cups may kick off at a time either sanctioned by the league or a mutually agreed time). Where an evening kickoff is sanctioned the time shall be determined by the Cup committee. Kick off times for all finals shall be determined by the Cup committee.

5. ENTRANCE FEES . Clubs shall forward entrance fees by August 1st as follows: The Senior Cup £20.00 The Challenge Cup £20.00 The Junior Cup £20.00 The Minor Cup £20.00 The Sunday Morning Senior Cup £20.00 The Sunday Morning Junior Cup £20.00 The Sunday PM Cup £20.00 The Youth U18’s Cup £18.00 The Youth U15’s Cup £15.00 The Junior Alliance U13’s Cup £13.00 The Junior Alliance U11’s Cup £11.00 The Women’s Cup £15.00

All clubs entering a PFA Cup Competition shall be sent via email a PDF copy of the competition rules. They can also be downloaded from the PFA website.

6. VENUES AND APPURTENANCES TO THE GAME . In all Cup Matches, except Finals, the Club first drawn shall have choice of ground. The Association reserves the right to change the venue of any match if deemed necessary. The Association will advise each club of the name of the team it has been drawn against , along with the Referee and, where applicable Assistant Referees and the time and date on which the match is to be played, which shall be decided by the Association. The Secretary of the home club must notify in writing to their opponents and the Association Cup Secretary full match particulars including location, directions and club colours (shirts, shorts and socks), at least 7 days before the match. Football Turf pitches (3G) are allowed in these Competition providing they meet the required performance standards and are listed on the FA’s Register of Football Turf pitches. For clubs playing at Step 7 and below a pitch must be tested (by a FIFA accredited test institute) every three years and the results passed to the FA. The FA will give a decision on the suitability for use and add the pitch to the Register. The home Club is also responsible for advising participants (this includes the match officials) of footwear requirements when confirming match arrangements. The home team must also ensure the facility is available a minimum of two hours prior to kick-off to the away team. The Home Club is required to provide suitable changing facilities for opponents and Referees, including washing facilities failure to do so may result in a fine of £10. The home team must provide goal nets and corner flags. In the event of a cup match being postponed for two consecutive weeks due to the non- availability of the designated pitch, the Cup Committee shall have the power to order the game to be played at the away teams ground. The final ties of all Competitions shall be played on grounds selected by the Cup Committee who shall have direct control of all the arrangements in connection with the matches.

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