11 ASIDE RULES
11Aside games will be played under full FA Rules with the exception of 5 rolling substitutes.
Each team may bring a squad of 16 on match days. Please ensure additional squad members are not in kit.
All 11 Aside games will be played 30 minutes each half with the exception of U14s, U15’s & U16s who will play 35 minutes each half.
Teams are to provide one linesman each who should be 18 years of age or over.
11 ASIDE PLAYERS DISCIPLINARY
Disciplinary matters will be reported to the ELE League committee and FA.
Disciplinary matters can be appealed in writing to the ELE League within five days of the booking or incident.
Results from disciplinary issues will be published throughout the season.
Players to receive a Red Card will automatically receive a three match ban.
7 ASIDE RULES
1. There will be no off sides.
2. Goalkeepers may pick up the ball even when it has been played back by their own team player.
3. All free kicks are direct.
4. Players must retreat 6ft from a free kick.
5. Players must retreat 6ft from the edge of the penalty area when a
goal kick is being taken.
6. Foul throws will be ignored unless the referee feels the player taking the throw would benefit from being shown the correct way and asked to retake it.
7. Goal Keepers may return the ball back into play by a throw (over or under arm), or kicking the ball.
8. The referee’s decision is always final.
9. No 7Aside player will be sent off. Managers will be asked to replace the individual with another squad member.
10. The player replaced will be unable to play for the remainder of the game.
11. All 7 Aside games will be played 20 minutes each half.
12. There may be a squad of only 10 players on match days. Additional squad members should not be in kit.
PLAYER REGISTRATIONS
1. All Registration Cards are to be returned to the League with full details including 2x passport photos, proof of DOB, home address & School.
2. Registration Cards presented after 13th September will not be valid for week 1 fixtures.
3. Additional Registration Cards can be handed in at either site and will be ready to use the following week, not on the day they are handed in.
4. All Players Registration Cards are to be shown before the start of each match.
5. Team Managers will check each others Registration Cards before KO, if a card / player is questioned he / she is to be reported by the team manager to the head referee before KO.
6. A player or team without a stamped registration card will automatically give the opposing team a 3 - 0 win.
7. 11Aside teams can register up to 19 players with a squad of up to 16 players on match days.
8. 7Aside teams can register up to 12 players with a squad of up to 11 players on match days.
9. No player can play for a clubs A & B team in the same age group.
10. A player can only be registered for one team in a set age group.
12. No player can leave one ELE League club / team and register to another ELE League club / team unless it is agreed in writing by both managers within 8 league games from the start of the season.
13. A player a year younger may play a year up. eg an U11 may play in the U12s, However No U8s are able to up in the U9s and no U10s are able to play up in U11s.
14. Teams may only make 2 changes to their full registration of players throughout any one season.
15. Registrations of all players will have a closing date of 31st January 2010 player(s) only in extreme circumstances players can be added after this date with a letter of explanation to the Leagues committee.
16. The maximum number of signings in one season is 14 for 7Aside and 21 for 11Aside
17. If there is no official referee available the cover referee is to OK registration cards with the head referee before KO if not agreed with managers.
AGE GROUPS
The player must be under the age of their age group whatever it may be (U8, U9, U10 ETC) as of Midnight on 31st August 2009.
MANAGERS / PARENTS CONDUCT
If a manager or supporter of a team is abusive in anyway whatsoever to the opposing team, any player or the referee the following warnings will take place.
1ST WARNED
2ND ASKED TO LEAVE PITCH
3RD MATCH WILL BE ABANDON AND 3-0 WIN TO THE OPPOSING TEAM
The League has full power to deduct League points from any club / team if poor conduct is repeated.
1. No parents / managers are allowed to stand behind the goal end of any pitch.
2. Referees will mark team managers and spectators conduct on every game to monitor behavior throughout the season.
It is the team manager’s responsibility to keep parents and spectators from his or her team in order and respect all managers and especially young players within the league at all times.
Results from conduct issues will be published throughout the season.
A Managers Code of Conduct will be presented to all managers to sign.
CANCELLATIONS
Teams will be contacted by phone if games are abandon due to bad weather there will also be a message on 07961 867501 after 8.30am.
Teams are not charged for cancellations due to bad weather.
If a game is cancelled due to bad weather by the Head Referee and 75% of the game has been played the result will stand.
When a week’s fixture is cancelled by the league that fixture will be played the following week. No fixtures / weeks are skipped due to cancellation from the League.
There are no cancellations available throughout the season or cup competition with the exception of Easter Bank Holiday, Christmas and Eid.
Only teams competing in the County or AFA Cup will be able to reschedule games as agreed with the ELE League for County or Cup Fixtures.
If a team cancels a game or does not show for a game they will be charged double fee, £60 (7Aside), £80 (11Aside) for each no show or cancellation made throughout the season or cup competition.
LATE ARRIVALS
If a team arrives later than 15 minutes for Kick Off for any reason a 3-0 win will automatically be given to the opposing team.
A fine of £60 (7aside) or £80 (11Aside) will be issued to the late team. Exceptional circumstances will be investigated.
CAPEL RD
All 7Aside games will take place at Capel Road, Wanstead. There will be a check in area at Capel Road near the Changing Rooms with a member of staff each week.
ALDERSBROOK RD
All 11Aside games will take place at The Dell, (Wanstead Flats), Aldersbrook Road, Wanstead. The Dell is situated before the petrol station approaching Wanstead Flats from the Blake Hall end of Aldersrook Road.
PAYMENT
7Aside Teams are to pay £30 per game and 11Aside teams £40 per game on a weekly basis.
All teams are to pay on weekly before KO.If any team does not pay for a week’s fixture they will receive a £5 fine which will be added to the following week fee.
Invoices are available with all invoiced teams to pay four weeks in advance.
COMPLAINTS
If a manager / club have a complaint regarding any issue they are to send it in writing within 5 days of the incident.
The head referee on each site is also available on a weekly basis to discuss any queries your club / team may have.
Complaints received in writing will be discussed and responded to by the ELE League Committee.
INSURANCE
All teams are to hold their own insurance policy for Public Liability;
The ELE League also advises that teams look into the new Player on Player insurance policies. Various Insurance is available through the FA.
The ELE League take’s no responsibility for any injury caused whilst playing within the League, Friendly or cup competitions.
FIRST AID
All teams are required to carry their own First Aid Kit, there will also be a Kit at both Check In areas.
COURSES
The ELE League will hold a Child Protection Course that will be compulsory for all managers that have not attended the course.
There will also be an optional Level One Course available.
AFFILIATION All League teams should be affiliated to a county FA.
ELE League Rules 
