The Association shall be controlled by a Committee consisting of one representative from each of the competing teams with equal voting rights for each team.
 

The Committee shall elect the Office Bearers ie. President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and a minimum 3 ordinary members.
 

All decisions taken at Committee meetings shall be as a result of a majority vote. In the event of a drawn count then the association President shall have the deciding vote.
 

Seven teams are required to be represented at any meetings to constitute a quorum for the Winter Competition, or seven teams for the Summer Competition.
 

All managers shall be responsible for ensuring that each member of their team is made aware of the repercussions should any of the Association rules and regulations not be abided by. Ignorance of any rule by any person registered with this association shall not be considered as an excuse.
 

All players who turn 35 years of age after the stated date of the 1st Competition game in the current season, must be registered and financial prior to the first Competition game to be eligible to participate.
 

Only players who turn 35 years of age prior to the first Competition game may register after the competition commences.
 

No player will be registered later than kickoff time of the 9th game of the normal competition rounds.
 

Each team is permitted to have a maximum of 2 registered players under 35 years of age but with a minimum age of 30 years as at the first competition game in the current season. Players in this category must be registered prior to the commencement of the first competition game.
9(a).   Where teams have registered players in the above category (ie. under 35) prior to the first game, and said player/players can not continue in the Competition for a legitimate reason (to be approved by the Committee) they may be replaced provided the new registered player was 30 prior to the first Competition game.
9(b).   Where teams have not registered Under 35 players at the start of the Competition then they can not register any additional players in this category.
 

No player shall participate in this competition whilst registered with any competition higher than Premier League in any other Association.
 

Any team found to be playing ineligible players shall suffer the loss of 3 points (irrespective of the result) and the opposing team shall be awarded a forfeit (i.e. 3-0 win) unless the non-offending team has won by a greater margin (ie. 4-0) whereby the higher score shall stand.
 

The Winter Competition shall be played under normal Soccer rules unless otherwise specified within these rules, with the finals being played in three divisions , i.e.
           Group A            Teams 1 - 4
           Group B            Teams 5 - 8
           Group C            Teams 9 - 12
 

The Summer Competition finals shall be subject to the number of teams competing in the current season.
 

All games are to commence at designated times - if a team does not have 8 players (winter) or 5 players (summer) signed on & on the field ready to play at the scheduled kick-off time (7.00pm, 8.15pm & 9.30pm for winter or 7.30pm, 8.30pm & 9.30pm for summer), then automatic forfeit shall result (3-0 to non offending team).
NO LATE STARTS ALLOWED.
 

Winter competition games shall be of 30 minutes each half, five minutes break with no time off for injury.
 

Summer competition games shall be 22 minutes each half, five minutes break with no time off for injury.
 

Each team shall field a minimum 8 of their own players for winter competition, or 5 players for summer competition to avoid forfeiture. In the event neither team can field the minimum number of players no points will be awarded for that game and a 3-0 loss recorded against both teams.
17(a).   any team that forfeits a game and said game can not be played as a social then the forfeiting team shall be responsible for paying the referees fees for both teams.
 

If any team borrows a player/players from another team, such game shall be recorded as a forfeit and shall only be played as a social match (normal match rules and yellow/red cards apply).
 

Borrowed players must sign the team sheet clearly indicating their own Club and registration number.
 

All nominating teams must have a minimum of 10 financial registered players (summer competition), or a minimum of 13 financial registered players (winter competition)  prior to the first competition game. Failure to do so will result in offending team/teams being penalised 2 competition points.
 

If Official Referees are not available, participating teams must agree on a Referee to be provided from players or officials participating in earlier or later game, as applies.
 

One competent linesman per team shall be available (if required) to officiate should official linesmen not be available (no children under 16 to be used). This person shall report to Referee prior to game (Winter Competition only).
 

Any player receiving two yellow cards in a match shall then receive a red card, sending him from the field. A one match suspension shall apply.
 

Any player receiving three yellow cards over a series of matches shall be subsequently suspended for one Competition match.
 

Any player receiving a red card (not as the result of two yellow cards) shall be suspended for the period of time set down on the Offences and Penalties listing.
 

Any player sent off twice in the season shall appear before the Committee to decide as to his further involvement in the Competition.
26(a).   At the completion of normal competition rounds, outstanding yellow cards will be cleared unless players have accumulated 3 yellow cards which would then invoke a red card and subsequent 1 week suspension to carry into semi finals.
26(b).   Any suspensions as a result of direct red cards will carry forward into semi finals and/or the following season if applicable.
 

Referee/Line fees shall be paid on the night without fail, any disputes shall be taken up at the next meeting.
 

Player registration fees must be paid prior to participating in the Competition. Failure to pay fees shall result in the players registration card being withheld until he is financial.
 

All new players must complete the appropriate registration forms and are to provide photos and legal documented proof of identification and age before being able to participate in the Competition (2 identical original photos are required).
 

Match cards must be completed prior to the commencement of all games and all players must be clearly and correctly numbered.
 

Allowable footwear shall be football boots with molded soles. Screw-in studs are not permissible.
 

Shin pads must be worn at all times.
 

Players must have competed in a minimum of 3 matches to be eligible to participate in the semi-finals and final.
 

Any player deemed to be intoxicated shall not participate in any game (official or social).
 

No slide tackles allowed. Minimum yellow card applicable.
 

All players must sign the team sheet prior to taking the field. Any player taking the field who has not signed the appropriate team sheet shall be deemed ineligible and a 3-0 forfeit shall be awarded to the non-offending team (players shall not be permitted to sign the team sheets after taking the field).
 

All players shall present themselves to the Referee at midfield prior to the commencement of the game for inspection of boots and shin pads - any player entering the field of play for the first time during the game shall advise the Referee/Linesman so that boots and shin pads can be approved.
 

Unlimited substitutions are permitted during the game provided Referee is advised before entering the field of play and that such substitution is done at the half way mark.
 

All teams must provide a representative to inspect the playing field prior to commencement of their game to ensure that it is safe for play, and that the appropriate form be signed to confirm the inspection has been done. Failure to perform this requirement will result in the game being forfeit to the non-offending team.
 

All players to be aware that all care will be taken to provide a safe playing environment but that they participate in either of these competitions (summer or winter) at their own risk.
 

Teams must provide at least one person every week for setup/pack up duties. A representative from the teams with the early game must be available 30 minutes before kickoff and a representative from the teams with the late game must be available for at least 30 minutes after the completion of their game.