A4- IOMFA Online Handbook 2017-18

Isle of Man Football Association 

2017/18 Handbook 

Developing Football For All

Page 4

Isle of Man Football Association 

Established 1890 

The Bowl Stadium 

Douglas 

Isle of Man 

IM2 1AD 

Tel: 01624 615576 / 613750 

Email: info@isleofmanfa.com 

Website: www.isleofmanfa.com 

Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00-17:00 

Saturday: 10:00-12:00 (During the Season)

Table of Contents 


Table of Contents 

Page 

Foreword by CEO 5 

Staff 6 

President, Board & Life Members 7 

Council Members 8 

Sub Committees 9 

Registered Referees 10 

League Winners 11 

Cup Winners 16 

Club Directory 23 

The Football Association Equality Policy 30 

Memorandum & Articles of Association 31 

Competitions 50 

FA Standard Code of Rules 51 

IOMFA Benevolent Fund 70 

Sponsors 76

Foreword 


Foreword by CEO

Staff Members 


Staff Members Details 

Frank Stennett Chief Executive Officer frank.stennett@isleofmanfa.com 

Richard Brant Football Services Officer richard.brant@isleofmanfa.com 

Lewis Qualtrough 

Football Development 

Officer 

lewis.qualtrough@isleofmanfa.com 

Amy Beggs-Cairney 

Football Development 

Officer 

amy.beggs-cairney@isleofmanfa.com 

Steve Goldsmith County Welfare Officer steve.goldsmith@isleofmanfa.com 

Scott Campion 

Referee Development 

Officer 

scott.campion@isleofmanfa.com

President, Board & Life Members 


President 

Mr S.A Jones 

Vice Presidents 

Mr. A.C Mepham, Mr S.A Carter 

Board Members 

Mr A.C Mepham 

Mr S.A Carter 

Mr M. Murley 

Mrs G. Christian 

Mr K. Maitland 

Honorary Life Members 

Messrs. P R.Kelly, G.R Adams, R. Corkill, S.A Jones, A.C Mepham

Council Members 


2017/18 Council Members 

Ayre Utd Juan Watney watney69@hotmail.com 07624 211138 

Braddan Stephen Goldsmith steve.goldsmith@manx.net 07624 203598 

Castletown Chris Callow chris345@manx.net 07624 473561 

Colby Terry Skeet terryskeet@manx.net 07624 453098 

Corinthians Tony Mepham tony.mepham@hotmail.com 07624 496394 

DHSOB Paul Turner Paulturner1968@gmail.com 07624 203776 

Douglas & District Shaun Gritton grinder@manx.net 07624 493742 

Douglas Athletic Stuart Monks monksey_4@msn.com 07624 427918 

Douglas Royal Steven Lancaster stelancaster@manx.net 07624 430583 

Foxdale Alan Lemaire alanlemaire@manx.net 07624 495980 

Governors Athletic Karl Hunter karlhunter.1979@yahoo.co.uk 07624 323925 

Gymns James Brown jamesbrown3625@hotmail.co.uk 07624 370801 

Laxey Darryl Haslett Darryl.Haslett@hansard.com 07624 422122 

Malew Karl Jones coolkarl25@hotmail.com 07624 427443 

Marown George Corkill georgec@manx.net 07624 456088 

Michael Utd Ryan Brew ryanbrew42@hotmail.co.uk 

Onchan Martin Gilmore broster@manx.net 07624 483038 

Peel Kevin Giles onlykevo1@gmail.com 07624 478506 

Pulrose Karran Halsall Karranhalsall@manx.net 07624 492687 

Ramsey Salvatore Mazzone lezayre@msn.com 01624 814421 

Rushen Jack Gale Jackgale@manx.net 07624 431267 

RYCOB Steve Smith smigger@manx.net 01624 816547 

St Georges Wendy Caine wendycaine@hotmail.com 07624 483398 

St Johns George Ingham n/a 07624 494961 

St Marys Malcolm Blackburn malcblac@gmail.com 07624 228120 

Union Mills Stephen Carter scarter@scs.co.im 07624 464881 

JFL David Quirk DJquirk@mcb.net 07624 429808 

Referee Society Kevan Maitland Kevan.Maitland@utmostwealth.com

Committees of the Council 

2017/18 Handbook

Committees of the Council 


Registered Referees 

MICHAEL ALLISON Level 6 - County Referee 

Ethan Audsley T - Training 

PETER BEIGHTON Level 5 - Senior County Referee 

WILLIAM BLAIR Level 6 - County Referee 

SCOTT CAMPION Level 4 - Supply League Referee 

RICARDO CAMPOS Level 5 - Senior County Referee 

James Cherry Level 7 - Junior Referee 

Nick Clague Level 7 - Junior Referee 

Colin Coole Level 4 - Supply League Referee 

ALAN COWIN Level 5 - Senior County Referee 

William Cowley Level 5 - Senior County Referee 

ALAN COWLEY Level 6 - County Referee 

THOMAS CROWE Level 4 - Supply League Referee 

Stephen Dowdall Level 5 - Senior County Referee 

CHRISTOPHER DYCHER Level 4 - Supply League Referee 

Matthew Evans Level 5 - Senior County Referee 

BARRY GAFFNEY T - Training 

Jim Gale T - Training 

Michael Gilmore T - Training 

Peter Greenhill Level 5 - Senior County Referee 

JOANNE HICKS Level 7 - Junior Referee 

Jonathan Hogg Level 5 - Senior County Referee 

Oliver Johnson Level 5 - Senior County Referee 

RODNEY JONES Level 5 - Senior County Referee 

PETER LEWIS Level 5 - Senior County Referee 

Samuel Lloyd T - Training 

Andrew Lodge Level 4 - Supply League Referee 

Kevan Maitland Level 5 - Senior County Referee 

NESHKO MARINOV Level 5 - Senior County Referee 

HUW MATTHEWS Level 5 - Senior County Referee 

JOHN McCALLUM Level 5 - Senior County Referee 

GARRY NORWOOD Level 7 - Junior Referee 

ANTHONY PAGE Level 5 - Senior County Referee 

Christopher QUAYLE Level 5 - Senior County Referee 

Graeham Quilliam Level 6 - County Referee 

John Robertson T - Training 

MATTHEW SHAW Level 5 - Senior County Referee 

Philip Shaw T - Training 

Mark Stevens Level 5 - Senior County Referee 

WINSTON TAYLOR Level 6 - County Referee 

MARK THOMAS Level 5 - Senior County Referee 

Gerard Thomson Level 5 - Senior County Referee 

JAMES TURPIN Level 4 - Supply League Referee

League Winners 


1896/97 Peel 

1897/98 Gymnasium 

1898/99 Ramsey 


1900/01 Ramsey 


1902/03 Gymnasium 




1906/07 Peel 


1908/09 Wanderers 





1913/14 Castletown 

1919/20 Gymnasium & Ramsey 


1921/22 Peel 




1925/26 Rushen Utd 


1927/28 Colby 

1928/29 St Marys 

1929/30 Braddan 


1931/32 Peel 

1932/33 Peel 

1933/34 Peel 

1934/35 Peel 

1935/36 Rushen Utd 



1938/39 Braddan/Peel 

1946/47 Onchan 

1947/48 Peel 

1948/49 Peel 



FOO 

1951/52 Ramsey 1984/85 Rushen United 

1952/53 Peel 1985/86 Rushen United 

1953/54 Peel 1986/87 Gymnasium 


1955/56 R.A.F Jurby 1988/89 DHSOB 

1956/57 St Georges 1989/90 DHSOB 

1957/58 Peel 1990/91 DHSOB 

1958/59 Peel 1991/92 St Georges 

1959/60 Peel 1992/93 Pulrose United 

1960/61 St Georges 1993/94 St Georges 

1961/62 St Georges 1994/95 St Georges 

1962/63 Peel 1995/96 St Marys 

1963/64 Peel 1996/97 DHSOB 

1964/65 Peel 1997/98 St Marys 

1965/66 Peel 1998/99 Castletown 

1966/67 DHSOB 1999/00 Peel 

1967/68 Pulrose United 2000/01 Peel 

1968/69 Pulrose United 2001/02 Peel 

1969/70 Pulrose United 2002/03 St Marys 

1970/71 Pulrose United 2003/04 St Georges 


1972/73 Peel 2005/06 Laxey 





1977/78 Rushen United 2010/11 St Georges 





1982/83 DHSOB 2015/16 St Georges 

1983/84 Peel 2016/17 St Georges






1899/00 Gymnasium 







1906/07 Peel 


Old 

1908/09 Douglas/Ramsey 



1911/12 Old Douglas 



1919/20 Peel 

1920/21 Michael United 

1921/22 Peel 

1922/23 Peel 




1926/27 St Georges 

1927/28 Malew 

1928/29 Laxey 

1929/30 Laxey 

1930/31 Laxey 


1932/33 Pulrose United 

1933/34 Peel 

1934/35 Malew 

1935/36 Rushen United 






1948/49 Peel 

1949/50 St Johns United 

1950/51 Malew 

1951/52 Onchan 1984/85 Braddan 

1952/53 Braddan 1985/86 RYCOB 

1953/54 Pulrose United 1986/87 Ayre United 

1954/55 St Johns United 1987/88 Ronaldsway 

1955/56 Laxey 1988/89 St Marys 

1956/57 Colby 1989/90 Corinthians 

1957/58 Pulrose United 1990/91 St Marys 

1958/59 Michael United 1991/92 RYCOB 

1959/60 St Johns United 1992/93 Braddan 

1960/61 Onchan 1993/94 Foxdale 

1961/62 Pulrose United 1994/95 Laxey 

1962/63 Ronaldsway 1995/96 Police 

1963/64 Laxey 1996/97 Peel 

1964/65 Onchan 1997/98 Marown 

1965/66 Corinthians 1998/99 Laxey 

1966/67 Malew 1999/00 Pulrose United 

1967/68 Ronaldsway 2000/01 Ayre United 

1968/69 RYC 2001/02 Colby 

1969/70 Laxey 2002/03 Ramsey 

1970/71 Gymnasium 2003/04 Douglas Royal 

1971/72 St Georges 2004/05 St Johns United 

1972/73 Colby 2005/06 Union Mills 

1973/74 Braddan 2006/07 DHSOB 

1974/75 Gymnasium 2007/08 Colby 

1975/76 St Marys 2008/09 St Johns United 

1976/77 Ayre Utd 2009/10 Douglas Royal 

1977/78 Pulrose United 2010/11 St Johns United 

1978/79 Corinthians 2011/12 Union Mills 

1979/80 St Georges 2012/13 Michael United 

1980/81 DHSOB 2013/14 Gymnasium 

1981/82 Gymnasium 2014/15 Marown 

1982/83 Ayre Utd 2015/16 Douglas Athletic 

1983/84 Union Mills 2016/17 Braddan



1951/52 RAF Jurby 



1954/55 Peel 


1956/57 Peel 





1961/62 Peel 


1963/64 Braddan/Ramsey 

1964/65 DHSOB 

1965/66 Peel 






1971/72 Peel 



1974/75 Malew 


1976/77 Peel 

1977/78 Peel 

1978/79 Peel 

1979/80 Malew 













1992/93 DHSOB 


1994/95 DHSOB 

1995/96 DHSOB 




1999/00 DHSOB 

2000/01 Marown 


2002/03 Peel 


2004/05 Laxey 

2005/06 Peel 

2006/07 Laxey 

2007/08 Peel 


2009/10 DHSOB 

2010/11 Peel 

2011/12 DHSOB 

2012/13 Laxey 

2013/14 Peel 

2014/15 DHSOB 

2015/16 DHSOB 

2016/17 DHSOB 

1967/68 Corinthians 

1968/69 RYC 











1979/80 Colby 






1985/86 Colby 


1987/88 Ronaldsway 

1988/89 Douglas Royal 






1994/95 Colby 

1995/96 Ayre United 

1996/97 Peel 




2000/01 Colby 


2002/03 Union Mills 










2012/13 Colby 


2014/15 Douglas Athletic 


2016/17 Braddan






2002/03 Malew 


2004/05 Malew 

2005/06 Malew 

2006/07 Malew 









2015/16 Peel 


1999/00 DHSOB 

2000/01 Malew 


2002/03 Peel 












2007/08 St Johns United 

2008/09 RYCOB 



2011/12 RYCOB 

2012/13 Laxey 

2013/14 Laxey 

2014/15 Laxey 

2015/16 Peel 

2016/17 Laxey 



Ayre 

2011/12 United 

Ayre 


2013/14 Colby 

2014/15 Peel 

2015/16 Colby 

2016/17 Peel

Cup Winners 


Cup Winners 


1890 Douglas 1933/34 Rushen United 1978/79 Ramsey 

1891 Peel 1934/35 Peel 1979/80 Ramsey 

1892 Peel/Ramsey 1935/36 Rushen United 1980/81 Ramsey 

1893 Ramsey 1936/37 Peel 1981/82 Peel 

1894 Ramsey 1937/38 Braddan 1982/83 DHSOB 

1895 Gymnasium 1938/39 Peel 1983/84 Peel 

1896 Ramsey 1945/46 Peel 1984/85 Castletown 

1896/97 Douglas 1946/47 St Georges 1985/86 Gymnasium 

1897/98 Wanderers 1947/48 Peel 1986/87 Gymnasium 

1898/99 Ramsey 1948/49 Peel 1987/88 Gymnasium 

1899/00 Ramsey 1949/50 Castletown 1988/89 DHSOB 

1900/01 Ramsey 1950/51 Rushen United 1989/90 Rushen United 

1901/02 Gymnasium 1951/52 Ramsey 1990/91 DHSOB 

1902/03 Gymnasium 1952/53 Peel 1991/92 DHSOB 

1903/04 Gymnasium 1953/54 Peel 1992/93 Castletown 

1904/05 Ramsey 1954/55 St Georges 1993/94 St Marys 

1905/06 Port St Mary 1955/56 RAF Jurby 1994/95 St Marys 

1906/07 Ramsey 1956/57 St Georges 1995/96 DHSOB 

1907/08 Ramsey 1957/58 Peel 1996/97 Peel 

1908/09 Peel 1958/59 Peel 1997/98 St Marys 

1909/10 Wanderers 1959/60 Peel 1998/99 Peel 

1910/11 Gymnasium 1960/61 Peel 1999/00 Gymnasium 

1911/12 Ramsey 1961/62 Castletown 2000/01 St Marys 

1912/13 

St 

Marys 1962/63 Peel 2001/02 St Marys 

1913/14 Castletown 1963/64 Peel 2002/03 Ayre United 

1919/20 Ramsey 1964/65 DHSOB 2003/04 Ramsey 

1920/21 Gymnasium 1965/66 DHSOB 2004/05 St Georges 

1921/22 Ramsey 1966/67 DHSOB 2005/06 Laxey 

1922/23 Castletown 1967/68 DHSOB 2006/07 Peel 

1923/24 Rushen United 1968/69 Peel 2007/08 St Georges 

1924/25 Rushen United 1969/70 DHSOB 2008/09 DHSOB 

1925/26 Rushen United 1970/71 Pulrose United 2009/10 St Georges 

1926/27 Peel 1971/72 St Johns United 2010/11 Rushen United 

1927/28 Wanderers 1972/73 Peel 2011/12 St Georges 

1928/29 St Georges 1973/74 Peel 2012/13 St Marys 

1929/30 Peel 1974/75 Peel 2013/14 St Georges 

1930/31 Ramsey 1975/76 St Johns United 2014/15 St Georges 

1931/32 Gymnasium 1976/77 Peel 2015/16 Peel 

1932/33 Peel 1977/78 Rushen United 2016/17 St Georges 

CUP

Cup Winners 


1905/06 Gymnasium 1951/52 DHSOB 1984/85 Castletown 

1906/07 Gymnasium 1952/53 Pulrose United 1985/86 Gymnasium 

1907/08 Port St Mary 1953/54 St Georges 1986/87 Gymnasium 

1908/09 Wanderers 1954/55 Peel 1987/88 Rushen United 

1909/10 Ramsey 1955/56 St Georges 1988/89 DHSOB 

1910/11 Ramsey 1956/57 Peel 1989/90 St Georges 

1911/12 Castletown 1957/58 Ramsey 1990/91 St Georges 

1912/13 Ramsey 1958/59 Ramsey 1991/92 DHSOB 

1913/14 Ramsey 1959/60 Castletown 1992/93 Pulrose United 

1919/20 Wanderers 1960/61 Peel 1993/94 DHSOB 

1920/21 Castletown 1961/62 Peel 1994/95 St Marys 

1921/22 Rushen United 1962/63 Rushen United 1995/96 DHSOB 

1922/23 Rushen United 1963/64 Rushen United 1996/97 St Marys 

1923/24 Castletown 1964/65 DHSOB 1997/98 St Marys 

1924/25 Gymnasium 1965/66 Peel 1998/99 Pulrose United 

1925/26 Ramsey 1966/67 DHSOB 1999/00 DHSOB 

1926/27 Ramsey 1967/68 DHSOB 2000/01 St Marys 

1927/28 Gymnasium 1968/69 Peel 2001/02 Rushen United 

1928/29 Wanderers 1969/70 Peel 2002/03 Peel 

1929/30 Laxey 1970/71 Peel 2003/04 Laxey 

1930/31 Braddan 1971/72 Peel 2004/05 St Georges 

1931/32 Braddan 1972/73 Peel 2005/06 Laxey 

1932/33 Peel 1973/74 Peel 2006/07 Peel 

1933/34 Ramsey 1974/75 Rushen United 2007/08 Peel 

1934/35 Ramsey 1975/76 Rushen United 2008/09 Rushen United 

1935/36 Ramsey 1976/77 Castletown 2009/10 Peel 

1936/37 Peel 1977/78 Rushen United 2010/11 St Georges 

1937/38 Braddan 1978/79 Rushen United 2011/12 St Georges 

1938/39 Onchan 1979/80 Rushen United 2012/13 St Georges 

1946/47 Peel 1980/81 Peel 2013/14 St Georges 

1947/48 Rushen United 1981/82 Peel 2014/15 St Georges 

1948/49 Ramsey 1982/83 Rushen United 2015/16 St Georges 

1949/50 Castletown 1983/84 Rushen United 2016/17 St Georges 

1950/51 Gymnasium

Cup Winners 


1921/22 Gymnasium 1957/58 Pulrose United 1987/88 DHSOB 

1922/23 Gymnasium 1958/59 Michael United 1988/89 Rushen United 

1923/24 Castletown 1959/60 Corinthians 1989/90 Peel 

1924/25 Peel 1960/61 Michael United 1990/91 Peel 

1925/26 Rushen United 1961/62 DHSOB 1991/92 St Georges 

1926/27 Wanderers 1962/63 Michael United 1992/93 Rushen United 

1927/28 Rushen United 1963/64 St Georges 1993/94 St Georges 

1928/29 Peel 1964/65 DHSOB 1994/95 DHSOB 

1929/30 DHSOB 1965/66 DHSOB 1995/96 St Marys 

1930/31 Rushen United 1966/67 Pulrose United 1996/97 Peel 


1932/33 Peel 1968/69 Castletown 1998/99 Peel 


1934/35 Rushen United 1970/71 Pulrose United 2000/01 Rushen United 

1935/36 Braddan 1971/72 Peel 2001/02 St Marys 

1936/37 Braddan 1972/73 Peel 2002/03 St Marys 

1937/38 Peel 1973/74 Malew 2003/04 Laxey 

1938/39 Rushen United 1974/75 Rushen United 2004/05 Douglas Royal 

1945/46 Braddan 1975/76 Rushen United 2005/06 Laxey 

1946/47 St Georges 1976/77 Peel 2006/07 Laxey 

1947/48 DHSOB 1977/78 Ramsey 2007/08 St Georges 

1948/49 Colby 1978/79 Castletown 2008/09 St Georges 

1949/50 DHSOB 1979/80 Peel 2009/10 Peel 

1950/51 Rushen United 1980/81 Rushen United 2010/11 St Georges 

1951/52 NYC 1981/82 St Marys 2011/12 St Georges 

1952/53 Braddan 1982/83 Rushen United 2012/13 St Georges 

1953/54 Marown 1983/84 DHSOB 2013/14 DHSOB 

1954/55 St Johns United 1984/85 DHSOB 2014/15 St Georges 

1955/56 Laxey 1985/86 Rushen United 2015/16 St Georges 

1956/57 Corinthians 1986/87 Gymnasium 2016/17 St Georges

Cup Winners 


1924/25 Castletown 1959/60 RAF Jurby 1988/89 Rushen United 

1925/26 Ramsey 1960/61 Laxey 1989/90 DHSOB 

1926/27 St Georges 1961/62 DHSOB 1990/91 St Georges 

1927/28 St Georges 1962/63 Braddan 1991/92 Peel 

1928/29 DHSOB 1963/64 Laxey 1992/93 St Georges 

1929/30 Rushen United 1964/65 DHSOB 1993/94 Rushen United 

1930/31 Onchan 1965/66 Peel 1994/95 Braddan 

1931/32 Colby 1966/67 Rushen United 1995/96 Rushen United 

1932/33 Onchan 1967/68 Rushen United 1996/97 Rushen United 

1933/34 Colby 1968/69 Pulrose United 1997/98 Peel 

1934/35 Colby 1969/70 Braddan 1998/99 Peel 

1935/36 Rushen United 1970/71 Castletown 1999/00 Pulrose United 

1936/37 Rushen United 1971/72 Rushen United 2000/01 Pulrose United 

1937/38 DHSOB 1972/73 Malew 2001/02 Rushen United 

1938/39 Colby 1973/74 Rushen United 2002/03 Laxey 

1945/46 Colby 1974/75 Malew 2003/04 Marown 

1946/47 Pulrose United 1975/76 Rushen United 2004/05 Laxey 

1947/48 Pulrose United 1976/77 Peel 2005/06 Laxey 

1948/49 Corinthians 1977/78 Peel 2006/07 Corinthians 

1949/50 Laxey 1978/79 Castletown 2007/08 Peel 

1950/51 St Johns United 1979/80 Pulrose United 2008/09 Peel 

1951/52 Castletown 1980/81 DHSOB 2009/10 Peel 

1952/53 Ramsey 1981/82 St Georges 2010/11 St Georges 

1953/54 Castletown 1982/83 Ramsey 2011/12 Peel 

1954/55 Braddan 1983/84 Rushen United 2012/13 Corinthians 

1955/56 Peel 1984/85 Rushen United 2013/14 Rushen United 

1956/57 Ramsey 1985/86 RYCOB 2014/15 Peel 

1957/58 DHSOB 1986/87 St Marys 2015/16 Rushen United 

1958/59 Ramsey 1987/88 Ronaldsway 2016/17 St Marys

Cup Winners 


1953/54 West 1985/86 RYCOB 

1954/55 West/North 1986/87 Ayre United 

1955/56 East 1987/88 Ramsey 

1956/57 St Georges 1988/89 Douglas Royal 

1957/58 Ramsey 1989/90 Corinthians 

1958/59 Ramsey 1990/91 Colby 

1959/60 Peel 1991/92 Ramsey 

1960/61 Castletown 1992/93 Onchan 

1961/62 Peel 1993/94 Ronaldsway 

1962/63 Peel 1994/95 Colby 

1963/64 Corinthians 1995/96 Ayre United 

1964/65 Onchan 1996/97 Colby 

1965/66 St Johns United 1997/98 Marown 

1966/67 Malew 1998/99 Union Mills 

1967/68 Corinthians 1999/00 Colby 

1968/69 Ayre United 2000/01 Ayre United 

1969/70 Ayre United 2001/02 Foxdale 

1970/71 Marown 2002/03 Ramsey 

1971/72 Ramsey 2003/04 

Michael 

United 

1972/73 Colby 2004/05 Corinthians 

1973/74 Gymnasium 2005/06 Colby 

1974/75 

St 

Marys 2006/07 DHSOB 

1975/76 Ayre United 2007/08 Colby 

1976/77 Braddan 2008/09 Douglas Royal 

1977/78 Pulrose United 2009/10 Douglas Royal 

1978/79 Onchan 2010/11 

St Johns 

United 

1979/80 St Georges 2011/12 Union Mills 

1980/81 DHSOB 2012/13 Ayre United 

1981/82 Gymnasium 2013/14 Ayre United 

1982/83 Ayre United 2014/15 Douglas Royal 

1983/84 St Johns United 2015/16 

Douglas 

Athletic 

1984/85 Marown 2016/17 Braddan 



1989/90 Colby 



1992/93 Colby 

1993/94 Foxdale 

1994/95 Police 


1996/97 Colby 

St Johns 


1998/99 Laxey 

Pulrose 


2000/01 Colby 






2006/07 DHSOB 

Michael 




St Johns 





Douglas 

2014/15 Athletic 

Douglas 

2015/16 Athletic 

2016/17 Braddan

Cup Winners 


1935/36 Ramsey 1979/80 Gymnasium 

1936/37 DHSOB 1980/81 DHSOB 

1938/39 Peel 1981/82 Ramsey 

1945/46 Laxey 1982/83 Rushen United 

1946/47 DHSOB 1983/84 Gymnasium 

1947/48 Castletown/Onchan 1984/85 Corinthians 

1948/49 DHSOB 1985/86 Onchan 

1949/50 DHSOB 1986/87 Onchan 

1950/51 Laxey 1987/88 Castletown 

1951/52 Braddan 1989/90 Gymnasium 

1952/53 NYC 1990/91 Union Mills 

1953/54 Rushen United 1991/92 Rushen United 

1954/55 NYC 1992/93 Corinthians 

1955/56 Rushen United 1993/94 Corinthians 

1956/57 DHSOB 1994/95 Pulrose United 

1957/58 DHSOB 1995/96 Corinthians 

1958/59 Peel 1996/97 Castletown 

1959/60 Peel 1997/98 Pulrose United 

1960/61 Laxey 1998/99 Pulrose United 

1961/62 Onchan 1999/00 Colby 

1962/63 Ramsey 2000/01 Colby 

1963/64 Rushen United 2001/02 Colby 


1965/66 RYC 2003/04 Rushen United 

1966/67 Rushen United 2004/05 DHSOB 

1967/68 Rushen United 2005/06 DHSOB 

1968/69 Rushen United 2006/07 St Marys 


1970/71 Marown 2008/09 Castletown 

1971/72 Rushen United 2009/10 Castletown 

1972/73 Rushen United 2010/11 RYCOB 


1974/75 St Marys 2012/13 Laxey 

1975/76 Castletown 2013/14 Rushen United 

1976/77 Ramsey 2014/15 St Marys 

1977/78 Ramsey 2015/16 Corinthians 

1978/79 St Georges 2016/17 Laxey

Cup Winners 




1996/97 DHSOB 

1997/98 Peel 


1999/00 Peel 

2000/01 Peel 

2001/02 Peel 




2005/06 Laxey 

2006/07 Laxey 


2008/09 Peel 

2009/10 DHSOB 







2016/17 Peel 

2002/03 Rushen United 1999/00 Douglas Royal 

2003/04 Douglas Royal 2000/01 DHSOB 

2004/05 Rushen United 2001/02 Rushen United 

2005/06 Douglas Royal 2002/03 Union Mills 

2006/07 Douglas Royal 2003/04 Douglas Royal 

2007/08 Douglas Royal 2004/05 Malew 

2008/09 Douglas Royal 2005/06 Malew 

2009/10 Corinthians 2006/07 Rushen United 

2010/11 Douglas Royal 2007/08 Corinthians 

2011/12 Corinthians 2008/09 Douglas Royal 

2012/13 Corinthians 2009/10 Corinthians 

2013/14 Gymnasium 2010/11 Douglas Royal 

2014/15 Corinthians 2011/12 Corinthians 

2015/16 Peel 2012/13 Douglas Royal 

2016/17 Douglas Royal 2013/14 Corinthians 






2014/15 Peel 

2015/16 Peel 

2016/17 Colby 

2013/14 Laxey 

2014/15 Laxey 

2015/16 Peel 

2016/17 Laxey

Club Directory 



Ayre United FC (Est. 1967) The Andreas Playing Field, Andreas Village, Kirk Andreas, Isle of Man, IM7 4HJ 

Website 

www.ayreunited.co.uk 

Twitter 

@Ayre_United_AFC 

Secretary 

Lee Brown 

Address 

2 Ballalough Beg, Bride Road, Andreas, Isle of Man, IM7 4HR 

Email 

leebrown@manx.net 

Tel No 07624 452537 

Main Kit 

Tangerine/Black Shirts, Black/Tangerine Shorts, Black/Tangerine Socks 

2nd Kit 

Royal Blue & White Shirts, Royal Blue & White Shorts, Royal Blue & White 

Braddan AFC (Est. 1923) Cronkbourne, Victoria Road, Douglas, Isle of Man 

Twitter 

@BraddanAFC 

Secretary 

Steven Davies 

Address 

54 King Orry Road, Glen Vine, Isle of Man, IM4 4FJ 

Email 

wob_davies@yahoo.co.uk 

Tel No 07624 432408 

Main Kit 

Royal Blue Shirts, Royal Blue Shorts, Royal Blue Socks 

2nd Kit 

Red Shirts, Red Shorts, Red Socks 

Castletown MFC (Est. 1904) Malew Road, Castletown, Isle of Man, IM9 4EA 

Twitter 

@Castletownnfc 

Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/chris.callow.503/ 

Secretary 

Cheryl Callow 

Address 

46 Y Varrney Yiarg, Ballalough, Castletown, Isle of Man, IM9 1BX 

Email 

cherylcallow@manx.net 

Tel No 07624 465793 

Main Kit 

Red Shirts, White, Shorts, Red Socks 

2nd Kit 

Blue Shirts, White Shorts, Blue Socks 

Colby AFC (Est.1920) 

Station Fields, Main Road, Colby, Isle of Man, IM9 4LR 

Twitter 

@colbyafc 

Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/Colbyfootballclub/ 

Secretary 

Terry Skeet 

Address 

Flat C, 22 Belgravia Road, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM3 1HH 

Email 

terryskeet@manx.net 

Tel No 07624 453098 

Main Kit 

White/Black Striped Shirts, White Shorts, White Socks 

2nd Kit 

Red Shirts, Red Shorts, Red Socks



Corinthians FC (Est. 1930) Ballafletcher, Hospital Road, Strang, Braddan, Isle of Man, IM4 4RA 

Twitter 

@CorinthiansIOM 

Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/Corinthians-AFC-Isle-of-Man-121791711245036/ 

Secretary 

Stephen Corran 

Address 

28 Birch Hill Crescent, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM3 3DJ 

Email 

StephenCorran@bridgewaters.co.im 

Tel No 07624 432116 

Main Kit 

White Shirts, Black Shorts, Black Socks 

2nd Kit 

Yellow Shirts, White Shorts, White Socks 

DHSOB FC (Est. 1926) 

Blackberry Lane, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM3 1NR 

Twitter 

@DHSOB 

Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/DHSOB/ 

Secretary 

Maria Coulter 

Address 

La Serene, Ballacottier Road, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM4 5BQ 

Email 

Mape8982@yahoo.co.uk 

Tel No 07624 323676 

Main Kit 

Blue/White Shirts, Blue Shorts, Blue Socks 

2nd Kit 

Green Shirts, White Shorts, Red Socks 

Douglas & District FC (Est. 

1996) Nobles Park,Douglas, Isle of Man, IM2 4BD 

Website 

www.douglasanddistrictfc.com 

Twitter 

@DouglasDistrict 

Facebook 

www.facebook.com/douglasanddistrictfc 

Secretary 

David Mathieson 

Address 

14 A Tennis Road, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM2 3LN 

Email 

david.mathieson@manxshoprite.com 

Tel No 07624 435341 

Main Kit 

Navy Shirts, Navy Shorts, Navy Socks 

2nd Kit 

White & Navy Shirts, White Shorts & White Socks 

Douglas Athletic FC (Est. 2012) Groves Road, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM2 1RB 

Twitter 

@DouglasAthletic 

Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/DouglasAthleticFC/ 

Secretary 

Stephen Cowan 

Address 

15 Heather Lane, Abbeyfields, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM2 7EF 

Email 

stecowan@hotmail.co.uk 

Tel No 07624 323737 

Main Kit 

Pink Shirts, Black Shorts, Black Socks 

2nd Kit



Douglas Royal FC (1987) 

Twitter 

Secretary 

Address 

Email 

Tel No 

Main Kit 

2nd Kit 

Ballafletcher, Hospital Road, Strang, Braddan, Isle of Man, IM4 4RA 

@DouglasRoyals87 

Michael Quine 

42 Bemahague Avenue, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM3 4AR 

quiner@manx.net 

White Shirts, Navy Shorts, White Socks 

Purple Shirts, Purple Shorts, Purple Socks 

Foxdale FC (Est. 1992) 

Billy Goat Park, Back of the Moon, Stoney Mountain Rd, Higher Foxdale, IM4 3HJ 

Twitter 

@Foxdale_AFC 

Secretary 

Leah Marsden 

Address 

The Sycamores, Main Road, Foxdale, Isle of Man, IM4 3EF 

Email 

foxdaleafc@gmail.com 

Tel No 07624 484372 

Main Kit 

Blue/Maroon Striped Shirts, Blue Shorts, Blue Socks 

2nd Kit 

White Shirts, Black Shorts, Black Socks 

Governors Athletic FC (Est. 

2014) Bemahague, St Ninian’s High School, Ballaquayle Rd, Douglas, IOM, IM2 5RA 

Twitter 

@GovernorsAFC 

Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/GovernorsAthleticFC/ 

Secretary 

Simon Barron 

Address 

14 Hillcroft Green, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM2 7EQ 

Email 

simon.barron@manx.net 

Tel No 07624 491241 

Main Kit 

White/Red Striped Shirts, Red Shorts, Red/White Socks 

2nd Kit 

Green Shirts, Black Shorts, Black Socks 

Gymnasium AFC (Est. 1890) Tromode Road, Tromode, Isle of Man, IM2 5PA 

Twitter 

@GymnasiumAFC 

Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/GymnsFC/ 

Secretary 

James Brown 

Address 

24 Sunnnybank Avenue, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM3 3BW 

Email 

jamesbrown3625@hotmail.co.uk 

Tel No 07624 370801 

Main Kit 

Sky Blue/White Shirts, Navy Shorts, Light Blue/White Socks 

2nd Kit 

Yellow Shirts, Blue Shorts, White Socks



Laxey AFC (Est. 1910) 

Glen Road, Laxey, Isle of Man, IM4 7AN 

Website 

https://www.laxeyafc.co.uk/ 

Twitter 

@LaxeyAFC1 

Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Laxey-AFC/112749518740080 

Secretary 

Mike Murley 

Address 

5 Ballacollister Heights, Laxey, Isle of Man, IM4 7JW 

Email 

laxeysecmikemurley@manx.net 

Tel No 07624 491260 

Main Kit 

Green/White Shirts, White Shorts, White Socks 

2nd Kit 

Green/White Shirts, White Shorts, White Socks 

Malew AFC (Est. 1922) Clagh Vane, Main Road, Ballasalla, Isle of Man, 

Twitter 

@MalewAFC 

Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/Malewafc1922/ 

Secretary 

Karl Jones 

Address 

Woodford, Brookfield Avenue, Castletown, Isle of Man, IM9 1TL 

Email 

coolkarl25@hotmail.com 

Tel No 07624 427443 

Main Kit 

Red/Black Striped Shirts, Red Shorts, Red/Black Socks 

2nd Kit 

Light Blue Shirts, White Shorts, Light Blue Socks 

Marown AFC (Est. 1950) Marown Memorial Playing Fields, Old Church Rd, Crosby, Isle of Man 

Secretary 

Helen Withers 

Address 

15 Creggans Avenue, Peel, Isle of Man, IM5 1DD 

Email 

helen.withers@rl360.com 

Tel No 07624 497888 

Main Kit 

Maroon Shirts, Maroon Shorts, Maroon Socks 

2nd Kit 

Blue Shirts, Blue Shorts, Blue Socks 

Michael United FC (Est. 1919) Lough ny Magher, Ballerina Rd, Kirk Michael, Isle of Man, IM6 1EE 

Twitter 

@MichaelUnitedFC 

Secretary 

Rachael Corlett 

Address 

24 Broogh Wyllin, Kirk Michael, Isle of Man, IM6 1HU 

Email 

rachcorlett10@gmail.com 

Tel No 07624 422720 

Main Kit 

Green/White Shirts, Green Shorts, Green Socks 

2nd Kit 

Yellow/Blue Shirts, Yellow Shorts, Blue Socks



Onchan AFC (Est. 1912) Nivision Stadium, Onchan Park, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM3 1HW 

Twitter 

@onchanafc 

Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/onchan.afc 

Secretary 

Martin Gilmore 

Address 

10 Cronk Dean, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM2 6AY 

Email 

broster@manx.net 

Tel No 07624 483038 

Main Kit 

Yellow/Blue Shirts, Blue Shorts, Yellow Socks 

2nd Kit 

Red Shirts, Black Shorts, Black Socks 

Peel AFC (Est. 1888) 

Douglas Road Ground, Douglas Road, Peel, Isle of Man, IM5 1JW 

Website 

http://www.peelafc.com/ 

Twitter 

@PeelAFC 

Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/PeelFootballClub/ 

Secretary 

Colin Moore 

Address 

1 Rosedene Avenue, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM3 3HF 

Email 

csm@manx.net 

Tel No 07624 420384 

Main Kit 

Red/White Striped Shirts, Black Shorts, Red/White Trim Socks 

2nd Kit 

Yellow Shirts, Blue Shorts, Yellow Socks 

Pulrose United FC (Est. 1932) 

Twitter 

Facebook 

Secretary 

Address 

Email 

Tel No 

Main Kit 

2nd Kit 

Groves Road, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM2 1RB 

@PulroseUnited 

https://www.facebook.com/pullyfc1932/ 

Red Shirts, Red Shorts, Red Socks 

Blue Shirts, Blue Shorts, Blue Socks 

Ramsey AFC (Est. 1885) Ballacloan Stadium, Isle of Man, IM8 3DZ 

Twitter 

@Ramsey_FC 

Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/ramseyafcisleofman/ 

Secretary 

Richard Radcliffe 

Address 

12 Park Road, Ramsey, Isle of Man, IM8 3AR 

Email 

radcliffe@mcb.net 

Tel No 01624 814370 

Main Kit 

Blue/White Shirts, Blue Shorts, Blue/White Socks 

2nd Kit 

Red Shirts, Red Shorts, Red Socks



Rushen United FC (Est. 1910) Croit Lowey, Port Erin, Isle of Man IM9 6EL 

Website 

http://rushenutd.intheteam.com/ 

Twitter 

@rushenutd 

Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rushen-United-FC/103109163062905 

Secretary 

David Faragher 

Address 

124 Ballacriy Park, Colby, Isle of Man, IM9 4ND 

Email 

faragherdavid@hotmail.com 

Tel No 07624 480916 

Main Kit 

Yellow/Black Shirts, Black Shorts, Black Socks 

2nd Kit 

Sky Blue Shirts, Sky Blue Shorts, Sky Blue Socks 

RYCOB FC (Est. 1945) 

Lezayre Rd, Scoill Ree Gorree, Bunscoill Rhumsaa, Ramsey, IOM, IM8 2PA 

Twitter 

@RYCOBFC 

Secretary 

Kevin Butler 

Address 

18 Ellan Park, Ramsey, Isle of Man, IM8 3NS 

Email 

rycob@manx.net 

Tel No 07624 201877 

Main Kit 

Blue/Black Striped Shirts, Black Shorts, Blue/Black Socks 

2nd Kit 

Red/Black Shirts, Red Shorts, Red Socks 

St Georges AFC (Est. 1919) Glencrutchery Rd, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM2 6AN 

Website 

http://www.stgeorgesafc.co.uk/ 

Twitter 

@StGeorgesAFC 

Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Georges-AFC/108453315843418 

Secretary 

Wendy Caine 

Address 

Glencrutchery Road, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM2 6DA 

Email 

wendycaine@hotmail.com 

Tel No 07624 483398 

Main Kit 

Yellow/Black Shirts, Black Shorts, Black Socks 

2nd Kit 

Sky Blue/White Shirts, Sky Blue/White Shorts, Sky Blue/White Socks 

St Johns United FC (Est. 1947) Mullen-Y-Cloie, St John’s, Isle of Man, IM4 3AR 

Website 

http://www.stjohnsfootballclub.com/ 

Twitter 

@stjohnsutd 

Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/St-Johns-United-Football-Club-153900121305475/ 

Secretary 

Colin Jones 

Address 

32 Fairway House, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM3 2EQ 

Email 

colinjones@manx.net 

Tel No 07624 483486 

Main Kit 

Yellow/Blue Shirts, Royal Blue Shorts, Yellow/Blue Socks 

2nd Kit 

Red/Black Shirts, Black Shorts, Red/Black Socks



St Marys AFC (Est. 1893) The Bowl Stadium, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM2 1AD 

Twitter 

@StMarysAFC 

Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/StMarysAFCIOM/ 

Secretary 

Anthony Dooley 

Address 

9 Springfield Avenue, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM2 1DY 

Email 

anthonydooley1965@hotmail.com 

Tel No 07624 427726 

Main Kit 

Yellow/Green Shirts, Green Shorts, Yellow Socks 

2nd Kit 

Green Shirts, Green Shorts, Green Socks 

Union Mills FC (Est. 1920) Garey Mooar, Ballaoates Road, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM4 4TE 

Website 

http://umfc.tv/ 

Twitter 

@FCUnionMills 

Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/Union-Mills-Football-Club-210816752408563/ 

Secretary 

Stephen Carter 

Address 

Ballaoates Road, Strang, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM4 4TE 

Email 

scarter@scs.co.im 

Tel No 07624 464881 

Main Kit 

Claret/Sky Blue Shirts, Sky Blue Shorts, Sky Blue Socks 

2nd Kit 

Sky Blue Shirts, Sky Blue Shorts, Sky Blue Socks

The Football Association 

Equality Policy 


Memorandum of Articles of Association 




THE ISLE OF MAN FOOTBALL 

ASSOCIATION 

Memorandum and Articles of Association of 

the 

Isle of Man Football 

A s s ociation 

GENERAL RULES 

That this Association be called “The Isle of Man Football Association”. 

2. All insular clubs and insular football organisations playing under the laws passed by the International Board shall be 

eligible for membership subject to the approval of the Council. Save as otherwise expressly provided by these rules, 

resolutions and decisions of the Council shall be binding upon all affiliated organisation and clubs and all members 

thereof, until they are rescinded or varied. All member clubs shall be required to make a positive contribution to the 

affairs of the Association, and must be represented regularly at Council Meetings and Sub-Committee Meetings, all 

clubs must agree to assist, on a rota basis, at Cup Finals and Representative matches. 

3. The subscription of each club or football organisation shall be (see Rule 29) per annum, payable on or before the 

20th day of June, or (in the case of new clubs or organisations) within one week after being admitted to the 

Association. If further calls be requisite, a general meeting shall be called to consider the subject. A club or organisation 

whose subscription is unpaid on the date of the Annual General Meeting shall cease to belong to the Association and 

can only re-join on payment of an affiliation fee of (see Rule 29) in addition to the subscription of (see Rule 29). 

4. The Association Council shall consist of Life Members, not representing their clubs, one representative from each 

member club, the Treasurer, a member of the Isle of Man Referees Society and a member of the Junior League. 

Any club that fails to attend half of the Council Meetings during a season shall cease to belong to the Association, and 

can only re-join by a vote being taken by Member Clubs at the Annual General Meeting. If a Club is successful all 

affiliation fees and subscriptions must be paid at this Meeting. 

The nomination of club representatives shall be in writing, signed by the Chairman and Secretary for and on behalf of 

the club, and forwarded to the Association on or before the 20th day of June. 

The nominations of the Isle of Man Referees' Society and the Junior League shall be forwarded in writing to the 

Association on or before the 20th day of June. 

The tenure of office of the President of the Council, who will also act as Chairman of the Company, shall be not less than 

3 years. The power to remove the President during his term of office shall vest in an Annual or Special General 

Meeting by a majority of those eligible to vote. A retiring President shall be eligible for re-election. 

At the Annual General Meeting, two Vice Presidents shall be appointed from Council, who shall continue in office for a 

two year period. Should an appointee cease during that two year period to be a Council Member then he will 

immediately cease to be a vice president and will be replaced with an appointment by Council at a General Meeting. 

A retiring Vice President shall be eligible for re-election. The power to remove a Vice President during his term of office 

shall vest in an Annual or Special General Meeting by a majority of those eligible to vote. 

Nominations for the position of Vice President must be submitted in writing to the Association, and Counter signed by 

the nominee, at least 14 days prior to the date of the Annual General Meeting in the year of expiry of office, and the 

Association shall circulate same to all clubs, life members, Junior League and Referees Society 8 days prior to the 

Meeting. 

At the Annual General Meeting, Council shall appoint from its membership a Director to serve on the Board with the 

President, the two Vice Presidents and the Treasurer. The appointed Director will serve for two years and will be eligible 

for re-election at the end of that period. Should the appointee cease during that two year period to be a Council 

Member then he will immediately cease to be a Director and will be replaced with an appointment by Council at a 

General Meeting. 

In addition, a Patron may be elected, who shall undertake Honorary duties only 

An Honorary Treasurer shall also be appointed who may or may not be a member of the Council. An Honorary Treasurer 

who is not a Club Representative shall be entitled to attend, speak, move or second resolutions or amendments and 

vote at all General Meetings but shall not be entitled to speak, vote or second any resolution or amendment dealing 

with any dispute in which the Club to which he was attached when he was appointed or to which he may be attached 

at the time of the dispute, is concerned. 

The retiring members of the Council shall be eligible to re-election, notwithstanding the fact that whilst a retiring 

President may cease to be a Council Member as soon as he vacates the chair for the purpose of appointing a President 

for the ensuing period, he shall be eligible for re-election as President as if he were a Council Member.



No two clubs shall be represented by the same individual. 

The Club whom the elected President represented shall appoint another representative in his place. 

The President shall not exercise a vote on any matter except on an equal division of voting when he shall have a casting vote. 

A Chief Executive shall be appointed who will also act as Company Secretary. The Chief Executive shall not represent a Club or 

be entitled to vote at Council Meetings. 

A Club shall be entitled to appoint a deputy to attend Council meetings whenever its representative is unable to attend through 

illness, holidays, or some other reason acceptable to the President of the Association. A Deputy so appointed shall have the same 

powers at Council Meetings as the Club Representative. 

(a) Persons who have given outstanding service to the Isle of Man Football Association may be elected Honorary Life 

Members of the Association, such election to take place at a General Meeting, provided always that the number of Life 

Members shall not at any time exceed five and that the nominations for Life Membership be made at the final Council 

Meeting prior to that General Meeting. 

(b) Honorary Life Members shall be entitled to attend, speak, move or second resolutions or amendments and vote at all 

General Meetings, and shall be members of the Council, but any Life Member who does not act as a Club Representative 

shall not be entitled to speak, vote, move, or second any resolution or amendment dealing with any dispute in which the 

club to which he was attached when elected a Life Member, or to which he may be attached at the time of the dispute, is 

concerned. 

5. The financial year shall end on the 30 th June in each year. 

The Annual General Meeting shall be held on a date and at such place as the Council may decide. Each club or organisation shall 

be entitled to send one delegate, in addition to its representative, to this and all other general meetings of the Association. The 

Council shall have the power to call special general meetings. A special general meeting shall be convened on a requisition to the 

effect being signed by three clubs and forwarded to the Association. 

6. Eleven members of the Council shall form a quorum for the transaction of business. Should a vacancy occur on the Council either 

by resignation or a club desiring to change its representative, it shall be the duty of the club causing the vacancy to nominate a 

successor within 14 days, such nomination to be made in writing to the Association. 

7. On or before the 20th day of June in each year, each Member Club shall be required to complete the on-line affiliation 

process as prescribed. Clubs changing their secretaries or grounds, or secretaries changing their addresses, must immediately 

advise the Association thereof. Each club must keep a minute book of its meetings, showing the election of any new members, 

with the date of his election; and also a book in which all payments made on behalf of the club shall be recorded; such books, 

together with any letters, documents, or other evidence, must be produced for inspection whenever the Council or 

Disciplinary Committee considers it necessary. The address of each club's dressing room accommodation shall be printed in 

the official handbook. 

8. Any club or private individual organising a match or football tournament shall apply to the Council for permission, and in case 

permission is not granted, any club taking part in such match or football tournament shall be dealt with as the Disciplinary 

Committee think fit. A fee of (see Rule 29) shall be charged for permission to hold a tournament. 

8(a) Wherever gender is referred to in these rules, either shall be inferred, as relevant. 

8 (b) The Memorandum of procedure for dealing with misconduct occurring before, during or after matches and committed 

by players of clubs dealt with by County and other affiliated Associations but not by the Football Association, shall form part of the 

Rules of the Isle of Man Football Association. 

DISCIPLINARY P ROCEDURES 

9. A Disciplinary Committee shall be appointed annually to deal with all disciplinary matters within the jurisdiction of the 

Association. The Committee shall sit in private. A member of the Council whose club or player is involved in any disciplinary 

matter shall not be a member of the Disciplinary Committee, on any day or days when the club, or any member of the club 

he or she represents, is appearing before the Disciplinary Committee. 

In emergency, the Chairman or his Deputy shall be empowered to complete his Committee. Registered players shall not be eligible 

to sit on the Committee. 

The Rules of the procedure in Disciplinary matters shall be as those laid down by the English Football Association in relation to 

the 

Memorandum of Procedures for Dealing with Field Offences Committed by Players of Clubs dealt with by County Associations. 

10. All club and organisations affiliated to the Isle of Man Football Association are responsible to the Council for the conduct of 

their players, members, officials and spectators. Clubs or any members of a club are further required to take all precautions 

necessary to prevent spectators threatening or assaulting officials or players before, during or after matches. In the event of 

any club, player, official, or member being proved to the satisfaction of the Disciplinary Committee to have been guilty of any 

breach of rules, or if the Disciplinary Committee consider the conduct of any player, member, or official thereof objectionable 

in cup ties, league or other match fixtures, or in connection therewith, such club, player, official or member shall be liable to 

suspension and/or fine as the Disciplinary Committee think fit; any club playing a suspended player, and any player knowingly 

playing with or against a suspended club or player shall be referred to the Disciplinary Committee. The Disciplinary Committee 

shall have power to call upon any club to explain or answer for the conduct of any player, members, officials or spectators. 

11. A Club shall send, in writing to the Association, any protest made against another club. On the same day, the club shall send a 

copy to the club against which it is protesting. A protest must clearly set out the rule allegedly broken, and should the Rule 

contain more than one clause or section, the particular clause or section allegedly broken must be quoted and the nature of the



protest clearly defined. When a protest is made the protesting club shall make a deposit of (see Rule 29), with the Association. 

This deposit shall be forfeited if the Disciplinary Committee decide that the protest was frivolous or groundless. The Disciplinary 

Committee shall also have power to compel any club engaged in a protest to pay such fine and expenses as they may determine. 

A protest by a club must be sent by registered letter and must be received by the Association within seven days from the date of 

the alleged offence. All protests as to the ball, the size of the ground, the marking of the ground, the goal, the goal nets or corner 

posts, must be made to the referee before the commencement of the match, in the presence of the captain or the acting captain 

of the opposing team, and the referee shall have power to postpone the commencement of the match for a period not exceeding 

15 minutes if, in his opinion, the defect can be overcome in time for the match to be completed. When a club enters a protest 

against another club, it shall be r e f e r r e d to the Disciplinary Committee. 

PLAYERS 

12. Players must be amateurs only. An amateur player may have paid for him/her, or have refunded 

to him/her :-¬ (a) All reasonable travelling expenses incurred by him for the purpose of playing in a 

match. 

(b) Hotel expenses, i.e. necessary meals during the day and sleeping accommodation, if absent for more than the 

day, during the actual and necessary absence from home, for the purpose of playing a match. Extravagant or 

unnecessary expenses must not be paid by a club, and every amateur player must give the Secretary of his club a 

detailed statement of expenses incurred and a receipt for the reimbursements. It is the duty of the Club Secretary to ask 

for such statement and receipt, and to keep the same for production at any time if required. 

Payment for loss of time, compensations, consideration, or remuneration of any kind other than the items included in 

(a) and (b) automatically make a player a professional, and renders both him and his club liable to punishment. Any 

player who is registered as a professional by a football organisation shall not be allowed to play as an amateur in this 

Island until he produces official intimation from such organisation that he has been reinstated as an amateur, or holds 

a permit. 

(c) Players who by necessity are compelled to wear glasses during the course of a match will only be permitted to play 

if they wear safety glasses or contact lenses as approved by, and with the written permission of the IOMFA. 

13. (i) In all league and cup competitions and all Junior Football League matches the competing teams shall 

consist of eleven players with three substitutes who may be used but not less than seven players at the 

start of the game one of whom must be a goalkeeper. 

(ii) The names of the substitutes must be given to the participating referee prior to the commencement of 

the game. Failure to do so will result in the referee taking appropriate action in accordance with the Rules 

applicable to the substitution of players. Substitutes not used will be deemed not to have taken part in the 

match. 

(iii) Competing teams in all League and Cup competitions shall wear shirts in their approved club colours 

and u n i q u e l y numbered between 1 and 17. In exceptional circumstances, approval can be sought via 

the Association Chief Executive for a Member Club to be granted temporary dispensation from this rule. 

(iv) A participant shall at all times act in the best interests of the game, and shall not act in any manner which 

is improper or brings the game into disrepute. 

(v) A participant shall not use violent, threatening, abusive, indecent, or insulting words or behaviour. 

(vi) A participant shall not carry out any act which is discriminatory by reason of ethnic origin, colour, 

race, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation or disability. 

(vii) A participant shall be deemed to be any player, or substitute, referee, referees assistant or person 

acting in an official capacity at any football match, i.e. manager, trainer, physiotherapist. 

(viii) No player shall be permitted to play in more than one (1) League match or Cup tie or a League match 

and a Cup tie on the same day. This rule shall not apply to players participating in small-sided 

competitions. In the event of a Club playing one of their normal weekend fixtures on a Friday evening 

then this shall still be taken as a Saturday match making any participating player unavailable to play on 

the Saturday. 

REGISTRATION and TRANSFERS 

14. All players shall be registered annually by their affiliated Club. Players who have not been previously registered with 

the Isle of Man Football Association must, prior to playing for any Club, complete a registration form. Any player not 

wishing to be re-registered by his current club must notify the Club Secretary in writing by the 1st June. 

All original registration forms must be signed by the player. and witnessed by an official of the club concerned. 

A fee of (see Rule 29) shall be charged for each registration. Clubs shall, on forms supplied by the Isle of Man 

Football Association, register all players whose registration the Club wishes to retain, on or before 1st July in each year.



Two lists of the retained registrations shall be forwarded to the Isle of Man Football Association, one list shall be 

retained by the Isle of Man Football Association, the other list shall be returned to the Club, signed and dated by the Isle 

of Man Football Association, confirming the registrations. 

Any player not re registered by a Club shall be free to register for any other Club, all such registrations to include the 

player's last Club and player's last registration number. The registration of each player shall be accompanied by a fee in 

accordance with Rule 29. 

In all competitions mention of players aged 14 or 14-16 years shall be deemed to be aged 15 or 15-17 

years respectively. 

All players shall state date of birth on the registration form. Players under the age of 15 years who are registered with 

a club to play football under the administration of the Junior League are required to fully register with the Association 

from the age of 15 years in order to qualify to play 15/17 and /or senior football. Any player who does not register 

as such will be deemed not to be registered with any Member Club for the purpose of playing 15/17 and/or senior 

football. No player shall be entitled to register until their 15th birthday and cannot participate in open age football until 

their 16th birthday. 

All players under 18 years of age must also be registered on a separate list and two copies submitted to the IOMFA. 

Date of birth must be included on these lists. 

15. Any club, player, official or member found guilty of inducing or attempting to induce a player to leave the club for 

which he is registered, without first obtaining the sanction of that club, shall be deemed guilty of misconduct, and shall 

be liable to a fine, suspension, or such punishment as the Disciplinary Committee think fit. 

16. A player may transfer from one club to another only during the period 15th July until the commencement day 

of the Football League Season, this being the Male or Female seasons’ commencement date as appropriate to the 

players’ gender unless a Player is surplus to Club requirements and fulfils the following criteria . 

(a) Has been available but has not been selected to play for a period of at least 28 days immediately prior to 

the date of the transfer request. 

and 

(b) The transfer takes place no later than 

31st December. and 

(c) No player shall be deemed to be surplus to requirements if he or she has played five first team games, 

during the season in question. 

Such transfer on the grounds of being surplus to requirements shall take place only with the written consent of both 

clubs involved that consent to be granted at a Committee Meeting of each Club and recorded in the minutes of such 

meetings. 

No application forms will be accepted by the Association after 11.30 am on the day of the commencement of the 

season, this being the Male or Female seasons’ commencement date as appropriate to the players’ gender. 

A player shall be permitted to make only one transfer in any twelve month period commencing 15th July. This 

restriction shall not apply in cases relating to having not played competitive football for a nine month period, as set 

out later in the rule”. 

A player shall make application for a transfer upon the appropriate form to the Association. The date of issue of such 

form must be entered on the form by the person issuing the form. A transfer will be granted upon full compliance of the 

said form and acceptance by the Football Association. Consent or refusal of the transfer must be notified to the 

Association within 14 days of the date of issue as indicated on the form. 

In all cases where the consent of both clubs is given, the player's transfer shall be effected by a Committee 

appointed by the Association on receipt of the transfer form, properly completed by. 

(i) cancellation of the player's registration with 

the present club. 

(ii) (ii) registration of the player with the new club. 

All parties shall be notified in writing within 7 days that the transfer has been completed. A player will become available 

to play for his new club on the date of his registration with the new club by the Association. 

All parties shall be notified in writing within 7 days that the transfer has been completed. A player will become available 

to play for his new club on the date of his registration with the new club by the Association. 

In the event of an application by a player for a transfer being refused by any club, the case shall be dealt with by the 

Council who may order any or all of the parties concerned to appear before them. 

Notwithstanding the dates indicated in paragraph one of this Rule, applications for a transfer from one club to another 

may be made at any time during a playing season in the manner herein before set out by any player who 

(1) has not played in competitive football during the nine months prior to date of application. 

A player who has made an application to transfer shall not be permitted to play either for his present club 

or the proposed new club until the transfer has been effected by the Association. 

Any infringement shall be referred to the Disciplinary Committee.



17. In all competitions under the Association, the use of goal nets shall be compulsory, and a flag on a post not less than 5 feet 

high and having a non-pointed top shall be placed at each corner and shall be erected by the club of whose ground the match 

is to be played. 

18. The funds of the Association shall be lodged with any approved banking institution at the discretion of the Finance 

Committee. Authorised signatories on the Association’s accounts shall be determined by the Finance Committee. A statement 

setting out the general financial situation of the Association shall be presented to Council on a regular basis. 

The Treasurer shall submit a statement when required by the Council. The accounts shall be audited or independently examined 

annually and an auditor shall be appointed at the Annual Meeting. A certified balance sheet, together with an agenda paper, 

shall be sent to each club at least one week prior to the Annual Meeting. The Directors shall have power to invest any surplus 

funds. 

19. The cups and other articles belonging to the Association shall be vested in the Directors, who shall hold the same in trust for 

the Association. 

19. (a) At the conclusion of all Cup Finals and League Competitions, a replica trophy shall be presented to the winning club in 

addition to the competition trophy, the competition trophy must be returned to the Association before the winning 

club leaves the presentation venue. The Competition trophy may, be made available to the winning club for display at a 

suitable club function subject to the trophy being returned to the Chief Executive or board member of the 

association no later than at the conclusion of the function. Any trophy damaged or lost whilst in the possession of 

a club, shall be repaired or replaced by the club concerned at their cost. 

We…..................................................................................Secretary of the …………………………………………………………...Club 

and …….…………………………………………….. Members of and representing the said Club, 

which has now been declared to have won the ……………………………………… and the same having been delivered to us by the Isle of 

Man Football Association (the owners), do hereby on behalf of the said Club and individually and collectively, engage to return 

the same to the Association upon receipt of notice in like good order and condition, and in accordance with the rules governing 

the same, and provided the said……………………………………………..is lost or stolen, damaged or destroyed by fire or any other accident, 

we agree to refund the Association the amount of its value or the cost of thorough repair. 

20. The Council shall appoint a Rules Revision Committee. All new rules and alterations to existing rules shall be decided at a 

General Meeting to be held for the purpose in April of each year. No motion for any new rule or alteration to existing rule shall be in 

order unless notice shall be sent to the Association, signed by the member of Council and Chairman and Secretary of any club 

affiliated to the Association submitting such new rule or alterations, on or before March 1st in any year. Any amendment to the 

proposed new rules or alterations of existing rules, must be forwarded to Association at least 14 days previous to the General 

Meeting. The Association shall give notice thereof to all affiliated clubs at least seven days previous to the General Meeting. 

All new rules or alterations to existing rules must be supported by at least two-thirds of those present and voting at such 

meeting. All new rules or alterations to existing rules shall become operative on 1st June following. In the event of an 

emergency, a Special General Meeting may be called on the requisition of two-thirds of the Council present and voting. 

REFEREES 

21. All referees must be registered with the Isle of Man or other County Football Association by the 1st day of April each year. 

Any Referee failing to pay the subscription of 1st April in each year shall not be permitted to officiate in remaining fixtures that 

season. Referees, who of necessity are compelled to wear glasses during the course of a match, must wear safety glasses or 

contact lenses 

approved by, and with the written permission of the Isle of Man Football Association. 

Each referee shall upon his original registration, be supplied with a copy of the Association Rules, and annually thereafter a copy 

of any new or amended rules, and a current copy of the ‘Laws of the Game’. 

Referees and Assistant Referees fees must be paid by the home club before the officials leave the ground. In Cup Finals, all match 

officials will receive a memento in addition to their match fee. 

In Cup Finals and Representative matches, all match officials will receive a memento in addition to their match fee. 

All referees appointed to matches Premier League, Association Cup, Railway Cup and Hospital Cup, must have successfully 

completed a fitness test, the nature of which will be determined by the Referees Committee. 

21(a) All Disciplinary matters concerning Referees will be dealt with by the Referees Committee or the Disciplinary Committee. 

22. The time of the kick off for all matches will be as the Competitions Management Committee shall decide 

23. No two teams shall play against each other in the same colour, including socks. The Council will regard it as a matter for inquiry 

if players play in other than their own club colours. New clubs shall not register existing colours. A club wishing to change 

from its existing colours or design of colours must apply for permission to do so. The home team shall have available their 

reserve strip, including socks, which they must wear if requested to do so by a match official. Prior to the commencement of each 

season, all clubs are required to bring a sample of their proposed first choice and reserve kit to the office of the IOMFA for 

ratification. The colours of each of those strips shall be included in the IOMFA Handbook and no other colours shall be worn 

without specific approval.



24. All affiliated clubs shall be compelled to allow the use of their grounds when required for cup ties or league matches 

at a fee to be decided by the Council, such sum to include the marking of the ground, use of goal nets and grandstand. 

Both competing clubs to be responsible for staffing the gates and collection of admission fee. Referee, Linesmen and 

Ground Expenses to be paid from the gate money. Any balance or loss to be equally shared by the competing clubs. 

25. For the purpose of Junior "International" matches, selection shall be restricted to amateur players who are under 

21 years of age on the 1st August in each playing season. 

26. A Club will be given permission to postpone a Senior League or Cup-Tie if it has at least 2 first team players 

involved in an official Association Football Representative Side match on the same weekend. Similarly a club will be 

given permission to postpone a 15/17 league match or cup tie if it has at least 3 of its 15/17 players involved in an 

official Island Representative match or representing their school on the same week end. A first team player shall be 

defined as a player who has played the majority of his games during that part of the season leading up to the 

Representative match in his club’s first team 

27. Clubs must have a stretcher and First Aid Kit at all HOME matches. 

28. Any alteration to the amounts laid down in Rule 29 shall be recommended by the Finance Committee and 

determined at the following Annual Rules Revision Meeting. Those amendments subsequently approved shall become 

effective on the first day of June following such decision. Club subscriptions and competition fees shall be nonreturnable. 

29. Fees, Subscriptions, salaries, reimbursements and miscellaneous charges: 

(a) Subscriptions of £365.00 from all Member Clubs for Competition entries, other than Masters 

Football. 

(b) Registration 

1. Players per annum £1.50 

2. Referees per annum £20.00, to be paid directly to the Isle of Man Football Association. 

3. Registration Forms - minimum order ten £1.00 

4. Result Forms £1.00 

(c) Private Matches/Tournament £5.00 

(d) Affiliation Fee £50.00 

(e) Transfer Fee £20.00 

(f) Referees/Assistant Referees Remuneration 

1. All matches £25.00 

2. Extra time, all competitions (including Finals) £6.00 

3. Extra time (all Finals) £6.00 

4. Travel expenses payable by IOMFA 25p per mile 

5. Assistant Referees and fourth official receive 50% fees shown (g 1 4). 

6. Match Assessors appointed by the Association shall be entitled to receive remuneration from 

the Association equivalent to the fee paid to assistant referees per sub-paragraph 6 above; and to 

travel expenses payable under sub- paragraph 5 above. 

(g) Statutory Fines For Failure To Fulfil Engagement Or Lateness 

1. Failure to fulfil League Fixture max £50.00 

2. Kick off delay 6 30 minutes max £10.00 

(h) Miscellaneous Offences 

1. Failure to notify Match Results, and referee’s assessment mark and/or Team lists £2.00 plus £2.00 per 

week until notification received by Association 

2. Club, player, official in contravention of Rules (Rule 10) at discretion of Disciplinary Committee. 

3. Protest, deposit ( Rule 11) £25.00 

4. Protest, fines, expenses, etc. at discretion of Disciplinary Committee. 

5. Illegal approach to players. At discretion of Disciplinary Committee 

6. Non-payment of official(s) on the day of the match £1.50 plus £1.50 to official 

7. All fines for miscellaneous offences shall be paid within 14 days. 

8. Failure by referee to notify Match results, Team Sheets and Disciplinary Reports £2.00 plus £2.00 per 

week until notification received by the Association. 

9 Failure to telephone results and scorers within the specified timescale, £10 on each occasion. 

30. Any point not provided for in the General and Competition Rules shall be left to the Discretion of the Council or 

the Disciplinary Committee as the case may be. 

31. The referee shall be handed an official team sheet, listing players 1-17, prior to the kick off. 

In all Cup Finals and any replayed Cup Final both clubs will provide the IOMFA with a team sheet at least 15 minutes 

prior to the scheduled kick off time. The game shall NOT commence until the referee has received an official team 

sheet from both teams.



All players must wear a shirt numbered in accordance with the team 

sheet supplied. 

Any divergency from this procedure will be referred to the Disciplinary Committee to be dealt with at their 

discretion and whose decision shall be final. 

32. For all matches with the exception of Cowell Cup, 15/17League and Cup, and Women’s competitions, each Club 

shall mark the referee’s performance in accordance with the ‘Guide to marking for Referee Assessors’, such mark to be 

appended on the Club’s official result sheet. 

33. All Players (including substitutes whether they have appeared on the field of play of not) plus officials who have 

taken part in a 

Cup Final or Representative fixture, shall attend the presentation of awards ceremony at the conclusion of such 

matches. 

The only exception permitted shall be in respect of individuals who have sustained injury and are physically incapable 

of attending such ceremony. 

Any individual otherwise failing to attend shall be referred to the Disciplinary Committee, and shall be liable to a fine, 

suspension or such other punishment as the Disciplinary Committee think fit. 

The decision of the Disciplinary Committee shall be deemed final, although this would not preclude the individual’s 

right to a personal hearing/review in line with the appeals procedure pertaining at the time. 

34. Any person holding an official position within the organisation of a Member Club which shall include Junior 

Football shall himself or herself be a Bona Fide' member of an affiliated Club of the IOMFA. 

COMMITTEES 

1. The following Committees shall be elected annually at the Council Meeting following the Annual General Meeting. Members 

of Committees are eligible for re-appointment. 

2. The Terms of Reference of the Committees are intended to reflect a formal scheme of delegation from Council 

to a Committee structure. 

3. Except for the Referees Committee and the Finance Committee, each Committee shall comprise five persons, 

being Council Members, one of whom shall be appointed as Chairman and one as Vice Chairman. The Referees’ 

Committee shall comprise three Council Members, one of whom shall be appointed as Chairman and two 

nominees of the Referees’ Society The Finance Committee shall comprise six persons, being the Board of 

Directors and up to two Council Members. 

The persons holding the positions of the Association’s Referees Training Officer and the Referee’s Fitness Coordinator 

shall be appointed as an ex-officio member of the Referees Committee. Whilst they may play a full 

part in the meetings of that Committee they shall not be entitled to vote. 

4. The President shall carry membership of the Finance Committee and shall be entitled to attend as an ex-offico 

o f a l l other Committees, apart from the Disciplinary Committee. 

5. Committees shall be entitled to co-opt up to two non-Council Members, at any time and for whatever 

period, subject to endorsement by the Council. 

6. Committees shall be entitled to appoint Sub-Committees who shall report only to that main Committee. 

7. Should a Committee fall below its five person membership, then any vacancy can be filled during the year by 

another Council Member, subject to endorsement by the Council. This procedure applies except in the case of a 

nominee of the Referees Society on the Referees Committee who shall be replaced by another Society nominee. 

8. Committee Meetings shall be held at least on a monthly basis with a quorum being three Council Members. In 

the case of the 

Referees Committee, a quorum will be two 

Council Members. 

9. A record of Meetings held and attendance at Meetings shall be provided on a regular basis by the Committee 

Chairman to the Association. The Association shall provide quarterly reports to the Council on the extent to 

which Clubs are contributing (or not as the case may be) to the Association’s business. 

EVENTS COMMITTEE 

- to promote, and administer the arrangements for all Cup Finals and Representative matches under the 

jurisdiction of the IOMFA, including, where appropriate, the appointment of gatemen, the publication of 

programmes, the presentation of trophies and pre and post-match hospitality/entertainment



- to promote and organise other events and competition as required 

COMPETITIONS MANAGEMENT C O M M I T T E E 

- to control and manage all cup and league competitions including accepting entries, making draws, preparing 

fixtures schedules, and sanctioning private competitions. 

- to deal with all disciplinary matters relating to alleged breaches of Competition rules which will include 

question of eligibility, qualification of participants etc. 

DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE 

- to deal with all disciplinary matters within the jurisdiction of the Association in relation to on field offences. 

- in relation to such matters falling within the remit of the Disciplinary Committee, to determine all 

questions relating to interpretation of the rules or laws as well as determining all other matters in dispute. 

FINANCE COMMITTEE 

- to monitor and administer all the finances of the Association including the determination of fees and charges 

for membership of the Association, entries to competitions, match officials and for the reimbursement of 

expenses. 

- Subject to the approval of Council, to set and monitor budgets for income and expenditure, either generally or for 

specific Committees or both. 

All references to ‘Instructional Committee’ removed. 

ISLAND REPRESENTATIVE COMMITTEE 

- to arrange, administer and ensure selection of teams for Representative matches at all levels. 

REFEREES COMMITTEE 

- to be responsible for the appointment of match officials to all matches under the jurisdiction of the 

Association and for the appointment of assessors of such officials 

- to prepare and maintain a register of all referees. 

- to deal with matters arising under the regulations of the Football Association for the registration and control of referees. 

- to maintain liaison with the IOM Referees’ Society. 

- to arrange, subject to the approval of the Finance Committee, courses, visits and lectures for referees and other 

similar projects of a complimentary nature designed to improve the game. 

RULES REVISION 

COMMITTEE 

- to draft proposals for revision of the rules of the Association in accordance with policy laid down by the 

Council and to draw attention of the Council to conflicts or anomalies within those rules 

- to consult with the Council and Clubs in relation to proposals (whether from the Committee or otherwise) 

for rule changes. 

LEAGUE RULES 

1. The entire control and management of this competition shall be vested 

in the Council. 

2. Composition of League and 

Entrance Fees. 

(a) 

The League shall be composed of Clubs in membership with the IOMFA 

(b) The Council shall decide the number of Clubs and the League Section to which each shall belong. (c) The League shall 

be comprised of: 

(i) Premier League 

(ii) Division 2 

(iii) Combination League 1 (iv) Combination League 2 (v) 15/17 League 

(vi) Such other Division as the Council shall decide 

(d) 

A Club accepted for membership of the IOMFA shall be admitted to the lowest Division



(e) 

A minimum of 50% subscription fee to be forwarded to the Association on or before the 20th July. The balance of 

which to be forwarded to the Association on or before the 20th December of that same year. 

3. Other than for the Women’s League, at the end of the competitions the club in each Division and in the Combination League 

scoring the largest number of points shall be declared champions. Scoring shall be three points for a win and one for a draw. In 

the event of two or more clubs scoring equal points, final positions shall be determined on goal difference and when there 

is an equal goal difference it is then determined by the greatest number of goals for. The reverse method shall be applied to 

determine the bottom two clubs in the Premier League. The TWO clubs finishing at the bottom of the Premier League shall be 

relegated to Division II and the two clubs finishing top of Division 11 shall be promoted to Premier League. When any club 

becomes defunct or withdraws from any League competition or fails in any way to retain its membership of the Association, all 

points and goals for and against such club shall be deducted. 

3a. At the end of the Women’s League Competition, the club in each Division scoring the largest number of points shall be 

declared champions. Scoring shall be three points for a win and one for a draw. In the event of two or more clubs scoring equal 

points, final positions shall be determined on the results of the matches between the teams involved, firstly in relation to points 

gained. If two or more clubs achieve the same number of points then the positions shall be determined on goal difference in matches 

between the club(s) involved and when there is an equal goal difference it is then determined by the number of goals scored against 

the other club(s). If this process should still not result in a clear winner then there will be a play-off match to decide the champions. 

Should there be a need to determine a club or clubs to be relegated then the reverse method shall be applied. 

4. All matches shall be played under the laws of the Football Association, and must be of 90 minutes duration, unless 

otherwise mutually agreed upon, unless otherwise mutually agreed upon prior to the commencement of the match or already 

contained within the rules of the competition concerned. In no case shall less than 70 minutes be played. 

A player shall not be eligible to play in any Combination League match following a Premier League or Division 11 or Senior Cup 

match if he played in such preceding Premier League or Division 11 or Senior Cup match unless: 

(a) His club is engaged in a Premier League or Division 11 or Senior Cup match on the same date at the same time. Or 

(b) His club has played an intervening Premier League or Division 11 or Senior Cup match in which he has not played. Or 

(c) The Combination match takes place after the commencement of the Junior Cup Competition when any 

player qualified to play in the Junior Cup may play in outstanding Combination matches regardless of 

when he last played for the First Team. 

In the case of a player under suspension, matches played by his club during his suspension period will not count for 

qualification of such player for the Combination League. 

In the event of players registering from a club which has become defunct, or transferring from other clubs, first League 

matches played by the players in the previous or current season shall count. 

Any club infringing this Rule shall be fined (see Rule 29), and have three points deducted from its total in the League 

table, and the Disciplinary Committee shall have power to order the match to be replayed, and to order the defaulting 

club to pay all the expenses incurred in the replay. 

5. Every player playing in these competitions must be a bona fide member of the club for which he plays. A bona fide 

member of a club 

is one who: 

(a) 

Or 

has signed a registration form in the Isle of Man (such signature having been witnessed by a second 

person resident in the Isle of Man), and has been registered with the Association, provided he has 

been resident in the Island at least 

14 days before playing: 

(b) has been registered by the Association following a transfer from one club to another in accordance 

with Association Rule 17. 

Any club infringing this rule shall have three points deducted from its score. Players must be registered at least 48 

hours prior to playing in any League match. 

6(a) All clubs in each Division shall play each other twice in each season. A club shall be allowed to play its 'home' match 

on its opponent's ground, only if both clubs agree and the Association is notified at least 24 hours before the 

fixture. It shall not be permissible for any club to play two Premier League or Division 11 or Combination League 

matches on the same day. The League fixtures shall be arranged by the Competitions Management Committee. League 

matches must be played on the date fixed, unless re arranged by the committee or postponed by order of the referee 

appointed or referee available in the district in which the match is to be played or an approved Trustee. Any club not in 

readiness to commence play within five minutes of the scheduled kick off shall be fined (see Rule 29) unless, on appeal 

by that club, the decision be altered by the Disciplinary Committee. The time of kick off shall be in accordance with 

General Rule 23 

No team shall be compelled to play if the opposing team is not present 30 minutes after the time fixed for the 

commencement of the match. The referee must report in writing to the Association within two days all such cases of 

unpunctuality. He shall also intimate to the captain of each club his intention of doing so before the commencement of 

the match.



6. (b) The Competitions Management Committee shall forward all fixtures for the following season to the Council 

Meeting held in July. 

7. In the event of any match not being played, or being ordered to be replayed, it shall be played on or replayed on the 

original venue on the first date both clubs have vacant. This clause shall not apply if the home club's ground is not 

available. The receipts at such replayed matches shall be divided as the Council may determine, having regard 

to the peculiarities of the case. In case of disagreement as to date or ground, the Council shall determine both. All 

complaints relating to non-fulfilment of League fixtures must be made within seven days from the date upon which 

such fixtures should have been played, in case of such complaint being upheld, the Disciplinary Committee, in addition 

to any other power shall have power to impose a penalty of three points to be deducted from the points total of the 

offending club or clubs. 

7(a) if a pitch is deemed to be unplayable 24 hours prior to the published kick-off, the match may be played on any 

available ground as decided by the C o m p e t i t i o n s M a n a g e m e n t C o m m i t t e e . In such cases any expenses 

incurred shall be payable by the home club, including match officials’ fees. 

8(a) League fixtures shall take precedence over Junior Cup, Cowell Cup and 15/17 Trophy. Clubs in Premier League or 

Division 11 shall be granted a minimum of two clear days interval between any League fixture and or Senior Cup tie or 

two League fixtures or two Senior Cup ties. 

8(b) Each club shall cause to be delivered the results of its League matches with the full names of its players competing 

therein and details of its goalscorers, to the Association within four days after each match. Clear evidence of postal 

delay will be accepted. In case of default in either case a fine of (see Rule 29) shall be imposed: or may be referred to 

the Disciplinary Committee. In addition, each club shall, as soon as possible after each match and in any case no later 

than 10.00 pm on the day of the match, notify the Association of the result of the match and the names of that club’s 

goalscorers either through the on line ‘full time’ facility or by telephone. Failure to comply with this rule shall result in a 

fine as set down in General Rule 29 (i). 

9. In the place of an admission charge a collection may be taken. The home club shall take receipts and shall pay all 

home expenses. Any divergence from this Rule shall only be allowed by prior permission of the Council. 

10. The Referees' Committee will appoint referees for League matches, and the Council will pay their travelling expenses 

(see Rule 29). In the event of the non-attendance of the appointed referee, any referee registered with the Association, 

and qualified may act. It shall be the duty of the referee to report in writing to the Association, within two days, 

(Saturdays and Sundays excluded) the time of the kick off, the result of each match, and all cases of misconduct of 

players, officials or spectators, likely to bring the game into disrepute. 

11. Reclaim of expenses, abandoned, postponed and cancelled matches. In the event of abandoned, postponed or 

cancelled matches where expenses are incurred: ¬ 

(a) The home club shall pay the appropriate fee to the referee and linesman (see Rule 29). 

(b) 

Any claim for expenses shall be decided by the Council or Disciplinary Committees as appropriate. 

12. Protests and complaints can only be made in accordance with 

General Rule. 

13. The Trophy in the Premier League shall be called 'The Ramsey Courier' League Cup, and the trophy in Division 11 

shall be called 'The Second League Shield', neither of which shall ever become the absolute property of any club. 

14. At the end of the League season, 15 medals or plaques will be presented to the League Champions. A match may 

be arranged by the Council the net 'gate' (or a portion thereof), may be devoted to the purchase of such medals or 

plaques. 

15. Junior Football Competitions for players aged 15 years or over on the 1st September and under 17 years on the 1st 

September of the current playing season may be organised by the Competitions Management Committee. A player on 

attaining the age of 15 years during the playing season shall be eligible to play in these competitions. All League and 

Cup matches within this age group shall be played under the rules of the Isle of Man Football Association and must be 

of 80 minutes duration, unless decided prior to the commencement of the competition, but in no case shall less than 

70 minutes be played. 

16. Any player registered with a Club having a surplus of players to its current requirements, may sign a temporary 

registration form for another Club for the purpose of 15/17 competitions only, provided: 

(a) The player has not played in more than two matches in 15/17 competitions during the current season. 

(b) The player's temporary registration shall cease when the club for whom he is currently temporarily 

registered completes its 15/17 Competition fixtures. 

(c) The player informs the Club with whom he was first registered of his intention to sign a temporary 

registration form. 

(d) Any player who has registered as a temporary player with another club shall not be permitted to play for 

such club at any time on a day he is required to play for the club holding his full registration.



17. Footballer of the Year Awards shall be presented annually for the Premier League and Division 2, the format 

for selecting the winners shall be decided annually by the Council prior to the commencement of each season. 

18. The Referees Committee shall appoint a referee for all League matches, together with two 

assistants, if available. 

19. If an official referee is not available the League match shall not take place. Clubs shall not be permitted to play any 

other fixture in place of a League fixture. 

20. When any fixture is unable to be played due to the appointed venue being inaccessible at the original kick off time 

the fixture may have a later starting time. 

21. If any club is unable to play a fixture at the appointed venue the fixture may be played on the opponents ground provided that 

the kick off time for any other fixture on the ground is not changed. When a club plays a first team and a combination league 

fixture on the same day on the same ground the fixtures shall be deemed to have taken place simultaneously. 

22.The Women’s League shall be comprised of Divisions 1 and 2. 

At the end of each season the Club finishing last in Division 1 shall be relegated, and the Club finishing first in 

Division 2 shall be promoted. 

23. In the event of a Club not entering this Competition, then any player registered with that Club may sign a 

temporary registration form for another Club entered in the Competition. 

A temporary registration shall cease when that Club ends its participation in the Competition in the 

current season 

24. Non-Fulfilment of league fixtures, in addition to a 3 point deduction, a £25 fine increasing by 

increments of £25 for each subsequent occurrence during the same season 

ASSOCIATION CUP 

RULES 

1. The entire control and management of the competition shall rest with the Competitions Management Committee on behalf 

of Council, in line with the FA Standard Code of Rules. 

2. The cup shall be called 'The Isle of Man Football Association Challenge Cup', and shall be played for annually but shall not 

become the absolute property of any club. 

3. The cup may be competed for by clubs in membership with the Association. The Football Association Cup 

Competition will not commence before the first Saturday in January. 

4. Eligibility of Players 

a No player may play in this competition for more than one team in the same season. b Each player must have 

i. IOM residential qualifications of 14 consecutive days. 

ii. Been a registered member of the club (see Rule 7) with which he intends playing for a period of 48 hours prior 

to a cup-tie. 

c. In the event of games being re arranged from the original date of fixture, only those players registered and qualified 

to play on the earlier date shall be eligible to play in such re arranged fixture. 

d. A player under suspension on the date of the original fixture, shall, if having completed his period of suspension, 

be eligible to play in a re arranged fixture. 

e. Any club playing an ineligible player or players, if successfully complained against, shall be struck out of the 

competition. 

5. The duration of each match shall be 90 minutes. 

6. Any club refusing to play the club against which it has been drawn upon the date fixed (unless such match is 

postponed by order of the referee) shall be judged to have lost the match. 

The time of kick off shall be in accordance with General Rule 23 and any team not being in readiness to commence 

play within five minutes of such time (unless detained by accident or any other reason acceptable to the Disciplinary 

Committee) shall be fined (see Rule 29). The referee must report in writing to the Association within two days, all such 

cases of unpunctuality. He shall also intimate to the captain of each club his intention of so doing before the 

commencement of the match. Any club 30 minutes late shall be deemed to have lost the match, unless proved to 

have been detained by accident or any other reason acceptable to the Disciplinary Committee. 

7. The ties shall be drawn, and the competition matches played as the Council may determine. There shall be no byes 

after the first round.



Within four days after each drawing, the Secretary shall intimate to each club the name of the club it is 

drawn against. 

The game shall be played on the ground of the club first drawn on a date to be fixed by the Council. By mutual 

agreement between the two clubs concerned the fixture may be reversed. In this event both of the clubs must inform 

the Association at least four days prior to the scheduled fixture date. 

7(a) If a pitch is deemed to be unplayable 48 hours prior to the published kick-off, the match may be played on any 

available ground as decided by the Fixtures Committee. In such cases any expenses incurred shall be payable by the 

club drawn at home, including match officials’ fees. 

8. The Competitions Management Committee shall deal with postponed and abandoned matches. They shall have full 

Council powers, and their decision shall be final. 

In the event of any member of such Committee being a representative of a club interested in a drawn or abandoned 

game, such member shall not be permitted for the time being to sit on such Committee, nor shall he be allowed to attend the 

hearing. 

9. Each club shall, within four days after the playing of each match, cause to be delivered to the Association notice of 

the result of the match, with the forenames and surnames of the players who played in the tie and details of its 

goalscorers. Clear evidence of a postal delay will be accepted. In addition, each club shall, as soon as possible after 

each match and in any case no later than 10.00 pm on the day of the match, telephone the result of the match and 

the names of that club’s goalscorers to the Football Association Office. Failure to comply with this rule shall result in a 

fine as set down in General Rule 29 (i). 

Should either or both lists contain the names of any ineligible player or players, such club or clubs shall, if the case is 

proved, be struck out of the competition. Any clubs failing to comply with this rule shall be fined (see Rule 29). If a 

club wishes to protest against the eligibility of any player or players, or any matter whatsoever such protest must be 

lodged within seven days from the date of the alleged misconduct and in accordance with General Rule 12. 

10. The Referees' Committee shall appoint a referee and two assistants who are official referees, if they are available, 

for all ties in this competition. 

The home team shall take receipts and shall pay home expenses. 

In the Final tie, the Council shall take the gate monies, and shall pay all expenses approved by the Association, including the 

referee and assistant's fees. 

10(a) In the event of the non-attendance of the appointed referee the referee must report, in writing, to the Association within 3 

days stating his reasons. 

11. All questions of eligibility, qualification of competitors, interpretation of the rules or laws, as well as other matters in dispute, 

shall be referred to the Disciplinary Committee, whose decision shall be final. 

12. In addition to the cup the Council shall present medals, plaques or badges to the winners and runners up, and the name of 

the winning club shall be inscribed on the base of the cup. 

13. All affiliated clubs shall be compelled to allow the use of their ground to the Association for the final tie at a fee to be decided 

by the Council, such sum to include preparing and marking of ground and the use of the goal nets. 

14. All clubs in this competition are subject to the General Rules of the Association. 

15. Every club sending out notices of any description (where the matter may be one of contention) will be required, if necessary, 

to furnish proof of posting or delivery. 

16. Schedule of Travelling Expenses re Cup Rule 10 shall be as the Council shall direct. 

17. Clubs shall be granted a minimum of two days interval between Cup ties in the same Competition. 

18. Each team involved in a Final shall supply to the Association prior to the day of the Final a list containing 19 names of players and 

officials for whom complimentary admission will be granted. All other persons wishing to attend a Final shall, at the discretion of the 

Council, pay an admission fee. 

20. If the score is level at full time, then extra time of 15 minutes each way will be played. If the score is still level at the end of 

extra time, the winners shall be determined by the taking of kicks from the penalty mark in accordance with the procedure adopted 

by the International Football Association Board. This to apply in all Cup matches in all Cup Competitions other than the Women’s 

Association Cup, Women’s Floodlit Cup Competition, Tom Cowell Cup Competition and 15/17 Cup Competition. 

21. At the Final stage of the Competition ONLY both teams may name 5 substitutes of which 3 may be used if required. 

ISLE OF MAN RAILWAY CUP 

RULES



This competition shall be governed by the Isle of Man Football Association General and Cup Rules, except as 

hereinafter provided. It will be open to clubs entered in Premier League only. 

The Railway Cup Competition shall be contested by the four Premier League Clubs having accumulated the highest 

number of points after each Club has played all the other Clubs once prior to the appointed semi-final date. If, 

however, all Clubs have not played the requisite number of matches, the Club or Clubs who have qualified shall go 

forward to the semi-finals and the remaining place or places shall be filled by the Club or Clubs with the next highest 

number of points, provided they cannot be overtaken by any other Club subsequently completing the requisite number 

of fixtures and they are not subject to any disciplinary action which may result in them being deducted league points, 

the effect of which would be to take them out of the top four. 

The Council shall have power to vary the Competition. 

At the Final stage of the Competition ONLY both teams may name 5 substitutes of which 3 may be used if required. 

PAUL HENRY 

GOLD CUP 

The Competition shall be governed by the Association General and Cup Rules, except as hereinafter provided. The Competition shall 

be open only to clubs entered in Division 2 of the League Competition. 

The Council shall have power to vary the Competition prior to the commencement of the Competition. 

At the Final stage of the Competition ONLY both teams may name 5 substitutes of which 3 may be used if required. 

WOMENS ASSOCIATION CUP 

The Competition shall be governed by the Association General and Cup Rules. 

The Council shall have power to vary the Competition prior to the start of the competition. 

In the event of a Club not entering this Competition, then any player registered with that Club may sign a temporary registration 

form for another Club entered in the Competition. 

A temporary registration shall cease when that Club ends its participation in the Competition in the current season. At the Final 

stage of the Competition ONLY both teams may name 5 substitutes of which 3 may be used if required. 

If the score is level at full time, then extra time of 10 minutes each way will be played. If the score is still level at the end of extra 

time, the winners shall be determined by the taking of kicks from the penalty mark in accordance with the procedures adopted by 

the International Football Association Board. 

A Club may at its discretion and in accordance with the Laws of the Game use 3 substitute players in this Competition. A player 

who has been substituted then becomes a substitute and may replace a player at any time subject to the substitution being carried 

out in accordance with the Laws of the Game. 

WOMENS FLOODLIT CUP 

COMPETITION 

The Competition shall be open to all Clubs in membership of the Association. The Trophy shall always remain in the ownership of 

the Association. 

The Competition shall be played on artificial surfaces, the format of the competition, including the duration of matches and 

the method of determining results, shall be decided annually by the Council. 

In the event of a Club not entering this Competition, then any player registered with that Club may sign a temporary registration 

form for another Club entered in the Competition. 

A temporary registration shall cease when that Club ends its participation in the Competition in the current season. In all other 

matters the IOMFA Cup Rules shall apply. 

At the Final Stage of the Competition ONLY both teams may name 5 substitutes of which 3 may be used if required. 






out in accordance with the Laws of the Game.



‘TOM COWELL’ CUP COMPETITION 



2. The competition shall be restricted to amateur players who are over 15 years of age and under 18 years of age on September 1st 

in each playing season and shall have been registered with the Association and the club as a bona fide or Temporary member for at 

least 48 hours before playing. 

3. Every player playing in this competition must be a bona fide member of the club for which he plays, excepting players registered 

for a club not entering a team in this competition. 

For the purpose of this Competition only, such players may sign a temporary registration form for another club entered in 

this Competition. 

Any club which has at least seven and no more than fifteen of its own duly registered and eligible players shall be entitled to 

register a maximum of five temporary players and any club with more than fifteen but less than twenty eligible players shall be 

restricted to a maximum of two temporary players. Any club that has twenty or more eligible players shall not be entitled to register 

any temporary players. 

A temporary registration shall cease when the club ends its participation in the current season. 

Any player who has registered as a temporary player with another club shall not be permitted to play for such club at any time on 

a day he is required to play for the club holding his full registration. 

A Bona fide member of a club is one who 

(a) has signed a registration form in the Isle of Man (each signature having been witnessed by a second person resident 

in the Isle of Man) and has been registered with the Association provided he has been resident in the Island at least 14 

days before playing: 

or 

(b) has been registered by the Association following a transfer from one club to another accordance with Association Rule 

17. 

4. All matches shall be played under the rules of the Isle of Man Football Association and must be of 80 minutes duration, unless 

mutually agreed upon, but in no case shall less than 70 minutes be played. 

The method of playing this competition shall be decided upon by the 

council annually. 

5. Referees shall be appointed by the Referees' Committee. 

6. Each club shall cause to be delivered the results of its matches and details of its goalscorers, with the full Christian names and 

surnames of its players competing therein to the Association within four days after each match. Clear evidence of a postal delay 

will be accepted. In case of default in either case a fine (see Rule 29) will be imposed. 

7. In place of an admission charge a collection may be taken. The home club shall take all receipts and shall pay all home 

expenses including the referee's fee. 

Notwithstanding the basis on which this competition is played the Council shall take the final 'gate' and shall defray all expenses 

approved by the Council incurred in the final tie. 

8. Three Repeat Substitutions are allowed in the Competition. 

9. At the Final stage of the Competition ONLY both teams may name 5 substitutes of which 3 may be 

used if required. 

If the score is level at full time, then extra time of 10 minutes each way will be played. If the score is still level at the 

end of extra time, the winners shall be determined by the taking of kicks from the penalty mark in accordance with the 

procedures adopted by the International Football Association Board. 

HOSPITAL CUP 

RULES 


of 

Council, in line with the FA Standard Code of Rules. 

2. The Cup shall be called the 'Isle of Man Hospital Cup' and shall be played for annually, and shall not become the absolute 

property of any club. 

3. The Cup shall be competed for by clubs in the Premier League and Division 11 of the Isle of Man Football Association Leagues. 

3(a) The Council shall have power to vary the competition. 

4. The Rules governing this competition shall be the same, excepting where otherwise stated, as those of the 

Association Cup.



5. The net proceeds of the Final Gate shall be allocated as follows 

The Isle of Man Football Association 60% 

A Charity organisation to be decided annually by the Council Committee of the IOMFA, 40% 


JUNIOR CHALLENGE CUP 

RULES 

1. This competition shall be governed by the Isle of Man Football Association General and Cup Rules, except as 

hereinafter provided. 

2. The Cup shall be called the 'Isle of Man Junior Challenge Cup' and shall be played for annually, and shall not 

become the absolute property of any club. 

3. The Cup may be competed for by clubs in membership with the Association who have teams entered in the 

Combination League. 

3(a) The Council shall have power to vary the competition. 

4. A player of the club entered in the Premier League or Division 11 as well as in the Combination League shall not be 

eligible to play in this Competition unless he has played at least FIVE Combination League matches during the current 

season. 

If a player has played in TEN matches in the Premier League or Division 11 prior to commencement of the Competition 

he shall not be eligible to play in this competition. 

4 (a) P r i o r to the commencement of the Competition, each competing club shall be required to provide a list to 

the Association of those players who have qualified and therefore eligible to take part in the Competition. 

5. No club shall be compelled to play a Senior and Junior or Cowell Cup tie on the same date. Junior Cup ties shall take 

precedence over Combination League matches and Cowell Cup ties. All Senior Cup ties and Division 1 and Division 2 

League matches shall take precedence over all matches in this competition. 

6. The Council shall take the final 'gate' and defray all expenses approved by the Association in connection therewith. 

8. Referees shall be appointed by the Referees' Committee. 

9. Association Cup Rules will apply in all other matters where they are applicable. 


CAPTAIN GEORGE WOODS MEMORIAL CUP 

RULES 

1. The Cup shall be called the 'Captain George Woods Memorial Cup' and shall be competed for annually by clubs in Division 11 of 

the 

Isle of Man Football Association League. 

2. The Association shall always retain ownership of the Cup, and the entire control and management of the competition shall 

be vested in the Council. 

3. The Council shall have power to vary the competition. 

4. The Final may be played at Castletown Stadium, for which no charge shall be made. 

5. Association Cup Rules will apply in all other matters where they are applicable. 

6. 'A Man of the Match' award to be called the Hayward Gelling Memorial Trophy shall be presented at the Final. The winner of 

the award to be decided by a panel from Marown AFC or a panel nominated by the Council when Marown AFC play in this final. 


16/18 LEAGUE 

COMPETITION 


of 

Council, in line with the FA Standard Code of Rules. 

2 The rules governing this competition shall be the same, excepting where otherwise stated, as those of the League



3 Qualification as to players taking part in the Competition shall be in accordance with League Rule 15 

4 All matches shall be played under the rules of the Isle of Man Football Association and must be of 80 minutes duration, 

unless decided otherwise prior to the commencement of the competition, but in no case shall less than 70 minutes be played. 

5 The Council shall have the power to vary the competition. 

6 In the event of a club entering more than one team in the competition, players for each squad must be listed separately as ‘A’ 

squad and ‘B’ squad players. 

7 In order for a club to ensure it can fulfil it’s ‘A’ team fixtures, ‘B’ squad players may be co-opted onto the ‘A’ team. 

8. Once a ‘B’ team player has played on 4 occasions for the ‘A’ team, the player must then remain in the ‘A’ squad. 




15/17 CUP 

COMPETITION 



2. The rules governing this competition shall be the same, excepting where otherwise stated, as those of the Association Cup. 

3. Qualifications as to players taking part in the competition shall be in accordance with League Rule 15. 

4. All matches shall be played under the rules of the Isle of Man Football Association and must be of 80 minutes during, unless 

decided otherwise prior to the commencement of a match, but in no case shall less than 70 minutes be played. 

5. The Council shall have the power to vary the competition. 

6. At the Final stage of the competition only, both teams may name 5 substitutes of which 3 may be used. 

7. In the event of a club entering more than one team in the competition, players for each squad must be listed separately as ‘A’ 

squad and ‘B’ squad players. 

8. A club can enter both an ‘A’ and ‘B’ team in the competition, provided that players can only play in the team they were listed for 

at the beginning of the season. 







CHARITY SHIELD 

RULES 

1. The Charity Shield shall be played for on an annual basis between the Premier League Champions and the Association 

Cup Winners from the previous season. 

2. Should a club be both the Premier League Champions and Association Cup Winners, the Charity Shield shall be played 

for between that club and the club finishing runners-up in the Premier League. 

3. If the score is level after 90 minutes, there shall be no extra time played. The winners shall be determined by the 

taking of kicks from the penalty mark in accordance with the procedures adopted by the International Football 

Association Board. 

4. Both teams may name 5 substitutes of which up to 3 may be used if required. 

MASTERS LEAGUE AND CUP 

COMPETITION 

Each club must complete & return a Registration Form by 20th August of the playing season. Each 

player, unless already registered with a club, will be required to register to the organisation, if 

registered with another club who are not participating in the competition a dual registration form must 

be completed for the player. 

The team entry fee will be £250 and will be payable to “Isle of Man Football Association”. The 

competition is not for profit and all fees and costs will be kept to an absolute minimum.



The entire control and management of the competition shall be vested in the Isle of Man FA Development 

Team acting on behalf of the IOM Football Association. The league will be competed for by teams playing 

within clubs in membership with the Association. 

No Player may play in this competition for more than one team during the duration of the 

competition. Each player must be a minimum of 35 years old on the day of any game in which they are 

playing. 

All matches shall be played under the Laws of Association Football and must be of 70 minutes 

duration, 35 minutes each way. Repeat Substitutions from up to five named substitutes will be allowed 

during the course of the game. 

Any team refusing to play or failing to show up for an allocated fixture shall be judged to have lost 

the match 0 – 3. There will be no postponements allowed within the league once all fixtures have been 

finalised. 

It is each team manager’s responsibility to let their secretary know the result of their match, players 

involved and goal scorers within 48 hours of the game being played in order for full time to be fully 

updated. 

Each team playing a fixture will be responsible for supplying at least one match ball. In any fixture both teams 

will each pay the referee a match fee of £11.50 

All teams in this competition are subject to the General R u l e s of the 

Association.



Competitions 


IOM FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION 

COMPETITIONS

The FA Standard Code of Rules 


The FA STANDARD CODE OF RULES 

This document contains the Standard Code of Rules developed by The Football Association for open age football. These Rules are 

mandatory for all Competitions at Step 7 of the National League System and below, and The FA Women’s Pyramid excluding The FA 

Women’s Super League. 

This document contains the Standard Code of Rules developed by The Football Association for open age football. These Rules are 

mandatory for all Competitions at Step 7 of the National League System and below, and The FA Women’s Pyramid excluding The FA 

Women’s Super League. 

Competitions seeking sanction must draft their Rules in conformity with this Code, putting them in the correctly numbered Rule and 

showing the standard headings. The mandatory element is printed in normal text and the optional elements in italics. Competitions 

may add to the core of the Standard Code, which is mandatory, providing the additions are approved by the sanctioning association 

and do not conflict with the mandatory Rules or any relevant principles and policies established by the FA . Guidance from the 

Sanctioning Authority should be sought in advance if there is any doubt as to the acceptability of additional Rules. 

It should be noted that in many cases Rules are so printed because they are alternatives and the procedure to apply should be 

retained and the others omitted. In all cases where [ ] is shown the necessary name, address, number or wording to complete this 

Rule must be inserted. 

DEFINITIONS 

(A) In these Rules: 

“Affiliated Association” means an Association accorded the status of an affiliated Association under the Rules of The FA. 

“AGM” shall mean the annual general meeting held in accordance with the constitution of the Competition. 

“Deposit” means a sum of money deposited with the Competition as part of the requirements of membership of the Competition. 

“Club” means a Club for the time being in membership of the Competition and “Team” means a side from a Club especially where a 

Club provides more than one Team in a division in accordance with the Rules. 

“Competition” means the [ 

] League. 

“Competition Match” means any match played or to be played under the jurisdiction of the Competition. 

“Secretary” means such person or persons appointed or elected to carry out the administration of the Competition. 

“Contract Player” means any Player (other than a Player on a Scholarship) who is eligible to play under a written contract of 

employment with a Club. 

“Fees Tariff” means a list of fees approved by the Clubs at a general meeting to be levied by the Management Committee for any 

matters for which fees are payable under the Rules. 

“Fines Tariff” means a list of fines approved by the Clubs at a general meeting to be levied by the Management Committee for any 

breach of the Rules. 

“Ground” means the ground on which the Club’s team(s) plays its Competition Matches. 

“Management Committee” means in the case of a Competition which is an unincorporated association, the management committee 

elected to manage the running of the Competition and where the Competition is incorporated it means the Board of Directors 

appointed in accordance with the articles of association of that company. 

“Match Officials” means the referee, the assistant referees and any fourth official appointed to a Competition Match. 

“Non Contract Player” means any Player (other than a Player on a Scholarship) who is eligible to play for a Club but has not entered 

into a written contract of employment.



“Officer” means an individual who is appointed or elected to a position in a Club or Competition which requires that 

individual to make day to day decisions. 

“Player” means any Contract Player, Non Contract Player or other Player who plays or who is eligible to play for a Club. 

“Playing Season” means the period between the date on which the first competitive fixture in the Competition is played each 

year until the date on which the last competitive fixture in the Competition is played. 

“Rules” means these rules under which the Competition is administered. 

“Sanctioning Authority” means [The FA] [the Competition][the…………County Football Association Limited]. 

“Scholarship” means a Scholarship as set out in Rule C 3 (a) (i) of the Rules of The FA. 

“Team Sheet” means a form provided by the Competition on which the names of the Players taking part in a Competition 

match are listed. 

“The FA” means The Football Association Limited. 

“WGS” means the Whole Game System and the procedures for the operation thereof as determined by The FA from time to 

time. 

“written” or “in writing” means the representation or reproduction of words or symbols or other information in a visible 

form by any method or combination of methods, whether sent or supplied in electronic form or otherwise. 

The Rules are taken from the Standard Code of Rules (the “Standard Code”)determined by The FA from time to time. In the 

event of any omissions from the Standard Code then the requirements of the Standard Code shall be deemed to apply to the 

Competition. 

All Clubs shall adhere to the Rules. Every Club shall be deemed, as a member of the Competition to have accepted the Rules 

and to have agreed to abide by the decisions of the Management Committee in relation thereto, subject to the provisions of 

Rule 16. 

The Competition will be known as[“ ”] (or such other name as the Competition may adopt). The Clubs participating in the 

Competition must be members of the Competition. A Club which ceases to exist or which ceases to be entitled to play in the 

Competition for any reason whatsoever shall thereupon automatically cease to be a member of the Competition. 

The administration of the Competition under these Rules will be carried out by the Competition acting (save where otherwise 

specifically mentioned herein) through the Management Committee in accordance with the rules, regulations and policies of 

The FA. 

NOMENCLATURE AND CONSTITUTION 

(A) This Competition shall consist of not more than [ ] Clubs approved by the Sanctioning Authority. 

All Clubs must be affiliated to an Affiliated Association and their names and particulars shall be returned annually by the 

appointed date on the Form “D” to the [ ] County Football Association and must have a constitution approved by the 

Sanctioning Authority. 

This Competition shall apply annually for sanction to the [ ] County Football Association(s) and the constituent teams of 

Member Clubs may be grouped in divisions, each not exceeding [ ] in number. 

Only one team shall be permitted from any Club to participate in the same division as another team from the same 

Club unless there is no viable alternative because of logistical issues and/or reasons linked to participation and geographical 

boundaries. The Competition will obtain the prior approval of the Sanctioning Authority in the event of a division comprising 

of more than one team from the same Club. This Competition will



ensure that, where permission is given, teams from a Club operating in the same division are run as separate entities with no 

interchange of players other than via transfers of registration in accordance with these Rules. 

Inclusivity and Non-discrimination 

The Competition and each Club must be committed to promoting inclusivity and to eliminating all forms of 

discrimination 

Any alleged breach of the Equality Act 2010 legislation must be referred to the appropriate Sanctioning Authority for 

investigation. 

Clubs must comply with the provisions of any initiatives of The FA which are adopted by the Competition including, but not 

limited to, Charter Standard and RESPECT programmes. 

Clubs shall not enter any of their teams playing in the Competition in any other Competitions (with the exception of FA and 

County FA Competitions) except with the written consent of the Management Committee. 

At the Annual General Meeting or at a Special General Meeting called for the purpose, a majority of the delegates present 

shall have power to decide or adjust the constitution of the divisions at their discretion. When necessary this Rule shall 

take precedence over Rule 12. 

ENTRY FEE, SUBSCRIPTION, DEPOSIT 

(A) Applications by Clubs for admission to the Competition or the entry of an additional team(s) from the same Club must be made 

in writing to the Secretary and must be accompanied by the Entry Fee [ ] set out in the Fees Tariff per team which shall be 

returned in the event of non-election. 

At the discretion of a majority of the accredited voting members present applications, of which due notice has been given, may be 

received at the Annual General Meeting or a Special General Meeting. 

When Rule 12(B) is applied or a team seeks a transfer or, is compulsorily transferred to another division, no Entry Fee shall be 

payable. 

The Annual Subscription shall be [ ] per Club/team payable on or before the Annual General Meeting of the Competition in 

each year. 

In the event of any issue concerning the membership of any Club with the Competition the Management Committee may 

require a Deposit to be paid by or on behalf of the Club on such terms and for such period as it may in its entire discretion 

think fit. 

A Club shall not participate in this Competition until the Entry Fee, Annual Subscription and Deposit (if required) have been 

paid. 

Clubs must advise annually to the Secretary in writing by [ ] of its Sanctioning Authority affiliation number for the forthcoming 

Season. Clubs must advise the Secretary in writing, or on the prescribed form, of details of its Headquarters, Officers and any 

other information required by the Competition. 

MANAGEMENT, NOMINATION, ELECTION 

(A) The Management Committee shall comprise the Officers of the Competition and [ ] ordinary members who shall all be 

elected at the Annual General Meeting. 

All candidates for election as Officers or Members of the Management Committee shall be nominated to the Secretary in 

writing, signed by the Secretaries of two Member Clubs, not later than [ ] in each year. Names of the candidates for election 

shall be circulated with the notice of the Annual General Meeting. In the event of there being no nomination in accordance 

with the foregoing for any office, nominations may be received at the Annual General Meeting.



The Management Committee shall meet as and when required with no more than three calendar months between each 

meeting. 

On receiving a requisition signed by two-thirds of the members of the Management Committee the Secretary shall convene a 

meeting of the Committee. 

Except where otherwise mentioned all communications shall be addressed to the Secretary who shall conduct the 

correspondence of the Competition and keep a record of its proceedings. 

All communications received from Clubs must be conducted through their nominated Officers. 

POWERS OF MANAGEMENT 

(A) The Management Committee may appoint sub-committees and delegate such of their powers as they deem necessary. The 

decisions of all sub-committees shall be reported to the Management Committee for ratification. The Management 

Committee shall have power to deal only with matters within the Competition and not for any matters of misconduct 

that are under the jurisdiction of The Football Association or Affiliated Association. 

Subject to the permission of the Sanctioning Authority having been obtained the Management Committee may order a 

match or matches to be played each season, the proceeds to be devoted to the funds of the Competition and, if necessary, 

may call upon each Club (including any Club which may have withdrawn during the season) to contribute equally such sums as 

may be necessary to meet any deficiency at the end of the season. 

Each Member of the Management Committee shall have the right to attend and vote at all Management Committee 

Meetings and have one vote thereat, but no Member shall be allowed to vote on any matters directly appertaining to such 

Member or to the Club so represented or where there may be a conflict of interest. (This shall apply to the procedure of any 

sub-committee). 

In the event of the voting being equal on any matter, the Chairman shall have a second or casting vote. 

The Management Committee shall have powers to apply, act upon and enforce these Rules and shall also have jurisdiction over 

all matters affecting the Competition. Any action by the Competition must be taken within 28 days of the Competition being 

notified. 

With the exception of Rules 5(I), 6(H), and 19, for all breaches of Rule a formal written charge must be issued to the Club 

concerned The Club charged shall be given seven days from the date of notification of the charge to reply to the charge and 

given the opportunity to:- 

Accept or deny the charge 

Submit in writing a case of mitigation, or 

Put their case before the Management Committee at a personal hearing 

All breaches of the Laws of the Game, or the Rules and Regulations of The FA shall be dealt with in accordance with FA Rules 

by the appropriate Association. 

Any fines levied shall be in accordance with the Fines Tariff. 

The maximum fine permitted for any breach of a Rule is £250 and, when setting any fine, the Competition must ensure that 

the penalty is proportional to the offence, taking into account any mitigating circumstances. 

All decisions of the Management Committee shall be binding subject to the right of appeal in accordance with Rule 16. 

Decisions of the Management Committee must be notified in writing to those concerned within ten days.



More than fifty percent (50%) of its members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business by the Management 

Committee or any sub-committee thereof. 

The Management Committee, as it may deem necessary, shall have power to fill in an acting capacity, any vacancies that may 

occur amongst their number. 

A Club must comply with an order or instruction of the Management Committee and must attend to the business and/or the 

correspondence of the Competition to the satisfaction of the Management Committee. 

All fines and charges are payable forthwith and must be paid within 21 days of the date of notification of the decision. Any 

Club failing to do so will be fined in accordance with the Fines Tariff. Further failure to pay the fine including the additional 

fine within 14 days will result in fixtures being withdrawn until such time as the outstanding fines are paid. 

A member of the Management Committee appointed by the Competition to attend a meeting or match may have any 

reasonable expenses incurred refunded by the Competition. 

The Management Committee shall have the power to fill any vacancy that may occur in the membership of the Competition 

between the Annual General or Special General Meeting called to decide the constitution and the commencement of the 

Competition season. 

The business of the Competition as determined by the Management Committee may be transacted by electronic mail or 

facsimile. 

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 

(A) The Annual General Meeting shall be held not later than [ ] in each year. At this meeting the following business shall be 

transacted provided that at least [ ] Members are present and entitled to vote:- 

To receive and confirm the Minutes of the preceding Annual General Meeting. 

To receive and adopt the Annual Report, Balance Sheet and Statement of Accounts. 

Election of Clubs to fill vacancies. 

Constitution of the Competition for ensuing season. 

Election of Officers and Management Committee. 

Appointment of Auditors. 

Alteration of Rules, if any. 

Fix the date for the commencement of the season and kick off times applicable to the Competition. 

Other business of which due notice shall have been given and accepted as being relevant to an Annual General 

Meeting. 

A copy of the duly audited/verified Balance Sheet, Statement of Accounts and Agenda shall be forwarded to each Club at least 

fourteen days prior to the meeting, together with any proposed change of Rules. 

A signed copy of the duly audited/verified Balance Sheet and Statement of Accounts shall be sent to Sanctioning Authority 

within fourteen days of its adoption by the Annual General Meeting. 

Each Club shall be empowered to send two delegates to an Annual General Meeting. Each Club shall be entitled to one vote 

only. Fourteen days’ notice shall be given of any Meeting. 

Clubs who have withdrawn their Membership of the Competition during the season being concluded or who are not 

continuing Membership shall be entitled to attend but shall vote only on matters relating to the season being concluded. This 

provision will not apply to Clubs expelled in accordance with Rule 17.



All voting shall be conducted by a show of voting cards unless a ballot be demanded by at least 50% of the delegates qualified 

to vote or the Chairman so decides. 

No individual shall be entitled to vote on behalf of more than one Member Club. 

Any continuing Club must be represented at the Annual General Meeting. 

Officers and Management Committee members shall be entitled to attend and vote at an Annual General Meeting. 

AGREEMENT TO BE SIGNED 

The Chairman and the Secretary of each Club which is an unincorporated Association and two directors of each Club which is 

an incorporated entity shall complete and sign the following agreement which shall be deposited with the Competition 

together with the Application for Membership for the coming season, or upon indicating that the Club intends to compete. 

“We, (A) (name) [ ] of (address) [ ] (Chairman)/(Director)and (B) (name) [ ] of (address) [ ] (Secretary)/(Director)of [ ] Football 

Club (Limited) have been provided with a copy of the Rules and Regulations of the [ ] Competition and do hereby agree for 

and on behalf of the said Club to conform to those Rules and Regulations and to accept, abide by and implement the 

decisions of the Management Committee of the Competition, subject to the right of appeal in accordance with Rule 16.” 

Any alteration of the Chairman and /or Secretary on the above Agreement must be notified to the [ ] County Football 

Association(s) to which the Club is affiliated and to the Secretary of the Competition. 

QUALIFICATION OF PLAYERS 

(A) (i) 

(ii) 

Contract players are not permitted in this Competition with the exception of those Players who are registered under 

Contract with the same Club who have a team operating at Steps 1 to 6 of the National League System. 

It is the responsibility of each Club to ensure that any Player registered to the Club has, where necessary, the required 

International Transfer Certificate. Clearance is required for any Player aged 10 and over crossing borders including 

Wales, Scotland and Ireland. 

Each Club must have at least [ ] Players registered [ ] days before the start of each Playing Season. 

A Player is one who, being in all other respects eligible, has: 

signed a fully and correctly completed Competition registration form in ink, countersigned by an Officer, which is 

submitted to the Competition [ ] days prior to the Player playing and whose registration has been confirmed by the 

Competition prior to that Player playing in a Competition Match; 

signed a fully and correctly completed Competition registration form in ink on a match day prior to playing which is 

countersigned by an Officer of the Club and witnessed by an Officer of the opposing Club, and submitted to the 

Competition within two days of the match. The Player shall not play again until the Club is in possession of the 

approval of the Competition. A maximum of [ ] players may be registered in accordance with this paragraph 8(B)(ii); or 

registered through WGS. 

Any registration form which is sent by either of the means set out at Rules 8(B) (i) or (ii) above that is not fully and correctly 

completed will be returned to the Club unprocessed. If a Club attempts to register a player via WGS but does not fully and 

correctly complete the necessary information via WGS, the registration will not be processed.



For clubs registering players under Rules 8(B) (i) or (ii) registration forms will be provided in a format to be determined by the 

Competition. For Clubs registering players via WGS (under Rule 8 (B) (iii)) Clubs must access WGS in order to complete the registration 

process. 

A team shall not include any player/more than [ ] players who has/have taken part in [ ] or more senior competition matches 

during the current season unless a period of [ ] days has elapsed since they played. 

For the purpose of this Competition a senior competition(s) is/are [ ]. 

A Player that owes a Football Debt (as defined under the Football Debt Recovery Regulations) to any Club(s) shall be 

permitted to register and play for a Club in the Competition, save that the Player may be liable to be suspended from playing 

for that Club should the Player fail to comply with the terms of the Football Debt Recovery Regulations in respect of that 

Football Debt. 

A fee as set out in the Fees Tariff shall be paid by each Club/team for each player registered. 

The Management Committee shall decide all registration disputes. 

In the event of a player signing a registration form or having a registration submitted for more than one Club, priority of registration 

shall decide for which Club the player shall be registered. The Secretary shall notify the Club last applying to register the player of the 

fact of the previous registration. 

It shall be a breach of Rule for a player to:- 

Play for more than one Club in the Competition in the same season without first being transferred. 

Having registered for one Club in the Competition, register for another Club in the Competition in that season except 

for the purpose of a transfer. 

Submit a signed registration form or submit a registration through WGS for registration that the player had wilfully 

neglected to accurately or fully complete. 

(i) The Management Committee shall have the power to accept the registration of any player subject to the provisions 

of clauses (ii) and (iii) below. 

The Management Committee shall have power to refuse, cancel or suspend the registration of any player or may fine 

any player, at their discretion who has been charged and found guilty of registration irregularities (subject to Rule 16). 

The Management Committee shall have power to make application to refuse or cancel the registration of any 

player charged and found guilty of undesirable conduct (subject to Rule 16) subject to the right of appeal to the FA or 

the relevant County Football Association. Undesirable conduct shall mean an incident of repeated proven misconduct, 

which may deter a participant from being involved in this Competition. Application should be made to the parent 

County of the Club the player is registered or intending to be registered with. 

For a player who has previously had a registration removed in accordance with clause (iii) but has a registration 

accepted at the expiry of exclusion will be considered to be under a probationary period of 12 months. Whilst under a 

probationary period, should the player commit a further act of proven misconduct under the jurisdiction of the 

Competition, (excluding standard dismissals), the Competition would be empowered to consider a further charge of 

bringing the Competition into disrepute. 

(Note: Action under Clause (iii) shall not be taken against a player for misconduct until the matter has been dealt with 

by the appropriate Association, and then only in cases of the player bringing the Competition into disrepute and will in 

any case be subject to an Appeal to the Football Association. All decisions must include the period of restriction. For 

the purpose of this Rule, bringing the competition into



disrepute can only be considered where the player has received in excess of 112 days’ suspension, or 10 matches in 

match based discipline, in a period of two years or less from the date of the first offence.) 

Subject to compliance with FA Rule C2(a) when a Club wishes to register a Player who is already registered with another 

Club it shall submit a transfer form (in a format as determined by the Competition) to the Competition accompanied by a fee 

as set out in the Fees Tariff. Such transfer shall be referred by the Competition to the Club for which the player is registered. 

Should this Club object to the transfer it should state its objections in writing to the Competition and to the Player 

concerned within three days of receipt of the notification. Upon receipt of the Club’s consent, or upon its failure to give 

written objection within three days, the Competition Secretary may, on behalf of the Management Committee, transfer the 

Player who shall be deemed eligible to play for the new Club from such date or [ ] days after receipt of such transfer. 

In the event of an objection to a transfer the matter shall be referred to the Management Committee for a decision. 

A player may not be registered for a Club nor transferred to another Club in the Competition after [date] except by special 

permission of the Management Committee. 

A Club shall keep a list of the players it registers and a record of the games in which they have played, and shall produce such 

records upon demand by the Management Committee. 

A register containing the names of all players registered for each Club, with the date of registration, shall be kept by the 

(Registrations) Secretary and shall be open to the inspection of any duly appointed Member Club representative at all 

Management Committee meetings or at other times mutually arranged. Registrations are valid for one Season only. 

In the event of a player without a written contract changing his status to that of a contract player with the same 

Club, another Club in the Competition or with a Club in another Competition his registration as a player without a 

written contract will automatically be cancelled and declared void unless the Club conforms to the exception detailed in 

Rule 8(A)(i). 

A player shall not be eligible to play for a team in any special championship, promotion or relegation deciding match (as 

specified in Rule 12(A)) unless the player has played [ ] games for that team in this Competition in the current season. 

A player who has played for a team in the [ ] Division [ ] times or more shall not in that season be eligible to play in a lower 

Division except by permission of the Management Committee. 

Any Club found to have played an ineligible Player in a match or matches shall have any points gained from that match or 

matches deducted from its record, up to a maximum of 12 points, and have levied upon it a fine. The Management 

Committee may also order that such match or matches be replayed on such terms as are decided by the Management 

Committee which may also levy penalty points against the Club in default. 

The Management Committee may vary this decision in respect of the points gained only in circumstances where the 

ineligibility is due to the failure to obtain an International Transfer Certificate or where the ineligibility is related to the Player’s 

status. 

In exceptional circumstances the Management Committee may, at its discretion, award the points available in the match in 

question to the opponents, subject to the match not being ordered to be replayed. 

(The following Clause applies to Competitions involving players in full-time secondary education):- 

Priority must be given at all times to school and school organisations activities.



CLUB COLOURS. CLUB NAME 

The availability of children must be cleared with the Head Teachers (except for Sunday Leagues). 

To play open age football the player must have achieved the age of 16. 

(A) Every Club must register the colour of its shirts and shorts with the Secretary by [date] who shall decide as to their suitability. 

Goalkeepers must wear colours which distinguish them from all other players and the match officials. 

No player, including the goalkeeper, shall be permitted to wear black or very dark shirts. 

Any team not being able to play in its normal colours as registered with the Competition shall notify its opponents the colours in 

which they will play (including the colour of the goalkeepers jersey) at least [ ] days before the match. 

If, in the opinion of the referee, two Clubs have the same or similar colours, the away/home team shall make the change. A club must 

not delay the scheduled time of kick off for a competition match by not having a change of colours. Shirts must be numbered. 

(B) Any Club wishing to change its name must obtain permission from the Sanctioning Authority and from the Management Committee. 

Any Club wishing to change its colours during the Playing Season must obtain permission from the Management Committee. 

PLAYING SEASON. CONDITIONS OF PLAY, TIMES OF KICK-OFF. POSTPONEMENTS. SUBSTITUTES 

(A) The Annual General Meeting shall determine the date for the commencement of the season. 

All matches shall be played in accordance with the Laws of the Game as determined by the International Football Association 

Board. 

Clubs must take all reasonable precautions to keep their grounds in a playable condition. All matches shall be played on pitches 

deemed suitable by the Management Committee. If through any fault of the home team a match has to be replayed, the 

Management Committee shall have power to order the venue to be changed. 

The Management Committee shall have power to decide whether a pitch and/or facilities are suitable for matches in the Competition 

and to order the Club concerned to play its fixtures on another ground. 

Football Turf pitches (3G) are allowed in this 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 of footwear requirements when confirming match arrangements in 

accordance with Rule 10(D). 

Within the National League System (“NLS”) all matches shall have a duration of 90 minutes. All matches outside of the NLS shall have 

duration of 90 minutes unless a shorter time (not less than sixty (60) minutes) is mutually arranged by the two Clubs in consultation 

with the referee prior to the commencement of the match, and in any event shall be of equal halves. Two matches involving the same 

two teams can be played on the same day providing the total playing time is not more than 120 minutes. 

The times of kick-off shall be fixed at the AGM and can only be altered by the mutual consent of the two competing clubs prior to the 

scheduled date of the match with written notification given to the Competition at least 7 days prior.

Standard Code of Rules 


Referees must order matches to commence at the appointed time and must report all late starts to the Competition. 

The home team must provide goal nets and at least two footballs fit for play and the referee shall make a report to the 

Competition if the footballs are unsuitable. 

Except by permission of the Management Committee all matches must be played on the dates originally fixed but priority 

shall be given to The Football Association and parent County Association Cup Competitions. All other matches must be 

considered secondary. Clubs may mutually agree to bring forward a match with the consent of the (Fixtures) Secretary. 

In the case of a revised fixture date, the Clubs must be given by the Competition 5 clear days’ notice of the match (unless 

otherwise mutually agreed). 

The Secretary of the home Club must give notice of full particulars of the location of, and access to, the ground and time of 

kick-off to the match officials and the Secretary of the opposing Club at least [ ] clear days prior to the playing of the match. If 

not so provided, the away club shall seek such details and report the circumstances to the competition. 

A minimum of [ ] players will constitute a team for a Competition match. 

(i) 

Home and away matches shall be played. In the event of a Club failing to keep its engagement the Management 

Committee shall have power to inflict a fine, deduct points from the defaulting Club, award the points from the 

match in question to the opponents, order the defaulting Club to pay any expenses incurred by the opponents or 

otherwise deal with them except the award of goals. Notwithstanding the foregoing home and away provision, the 

Management Committee shall have power to order a match to be played on a neutral ground or on the opponent’s 

ground if they are satisfied that such action is warranted by the circumstances. 

Any Club with more than one team in the Competition shall always fulfil its fixture, within the Competition, in the 

following order of precedence: - First Team, Reserve Team, A Team. 

Any Club unable to fulfil a fixture or where a fixture has been postponed for any reason must, without delay, give 

notice to the (Fixtures) Secretary, the Competition Referees Appointments Secretary, the Secretary of the opposing 

Club and the match officials. 

In the event of a match not being played or abandoned owing to causes over which neither Club has control, it should 

be played in its entirety on a date to be mutually agreed by the two Clubs and approved by the Management 

Committee. Failing such agreement and notification to the (Fixtures) Secretary within [ ] days the Management 

Committee shall have power to order the match to be played on a named date or on or before a given date. Where it 

is to the advantage of the Competition and the Clubs involved agree, the Management Committee shall also be 

empowered to order the score at the time of an abandonment to stand. Providing gate money is taken and retained 

the visiting Club shall receive their actual standard class rail or bus fares or the equivalent for . . . . persons, or car 

allowance at [ ] p per mile for transporting [ ] persons, or hire charge of a coach (receipt to be submitted). The residue 

(if any) to be equally divided between the two Clubs after deducting the cost of advertising, printing, posting, police 

and match officials charges. The home Club shall take the whole of the proceeds of the second match. 

The Management Committee shall review all matches abandoned in cases where it is consequent upon the conduct 

of either or both Teams. Where it is to the advantage of the Competition and does no injustice to either Club, 

the



Management Committee shall be empowered to order the score at the time of the abandonment to stand. In all 

cases where the Management Committee are satisfied that a match was abandoned owing to the conduct of one 

team or its Club member(s) they shall be empowered to award the points for the match to the opponent. In cases 

where a match has been abandoned owing to the conduct of both teams or their Club member(s), the Management 

Committee shall rule a l l points for the match as void. No fine(s) can be applied by the Management Committee for 

an abandoned match. 

The Management Committee shall review any match that has taken place where either or both teams were under a 

suspension imposed upon them by the Association or Affiliated Association. In each case the team that was under 

suspension would be dealt with in the same manner as if they had participated with ineligible players in accordance 

with Rule 8(O) above. Where both teams were under suspension the game must be declared null and void. 

A Club may at its discretion and in accordance with the Laws of the Game use [ ] substitute players in any match in this 

Competition who may be selected from [ ] (3, 4, 5, 6 or 7) players. 

Except for matches played at Step 7 of the National League System a player who has been substituted himself becomes a 

substitute and may replace a player at any time subject to the substitution being carried out in accordance with Law 3 of the 

Laws of Association Football. 

The referee shall be informed of the names of the substitutes not later than [ ] minutes before the start of the match and a Player not 

so named may not take part in that match. 

A player who has been selected, appointed or named as a substitute before the start of the match but does not actually play in the 

game shall not be considered to have been a player in that game within the meaning of Rule 8 of this Competition. 

The half time interval shall be of [ ] minutes’ duration, but it shall not exceed fifteen minutes. The half time interval may only 

be altered with the consent of the referee. 

The Clubs taking part in fixture Competition Match shall identify a team captain who has a responsibility to offer support in 

the management of the on-field discipline of his/her team mates. 

REPORTING RESULTS 

(A) The (Registration/Fixtures) Secretary must receive within [ ] days of t h e d a t e played, the result of each Competition 

match in the prescribed manner. This must include the forename(s) and surname of the team players (in block letters) and 

also the Referee markings required by Rule 13, or any other information required by the Competition. 

The Home Club/both Clubs shall telephone/SMS/email/notify the result of each match to the [ ] by [ ]. 

The match result notification, correctly completed, shall be signed by a responsible member of the Club. 

DETERMINING CHAMPIONSHIP 

(A) Team rankings within the Competition will be decided by points with three points to be awarded for a win and one point for a 

drawn match. The teams gaining the highest number of points in their respective Divisions at the conclusion shall be adjudged 

the winners. Matches must not be played for double points. 

In circumstances where two or more teams are equal on points team rankings shall be determined by goal difference where the goals 

scored against by each team shall be deducted from the goals scored by that team and the largest positive difference shall be placed 

the highest. In the event of the goal difference being equal the highest placed team



shall be the team which has scored the most goals. In the event that two or more teams have the same goal difference and 

have scored the same number of goals then the highest placed team shall be the team which has won the most matches. 

In the event of the two teams still being equal the team which has the better playing record against the other team in their 

head to head Competition matches during the Season will be the highest placed team. 

If the records of two or more teams are still equal and it is necessary for any reason to determine the position of each then 

the teams affected shall play a deciding match or matches as determined by the Management Committee. 

Automatic promotion shall be applied for the first [ ] teams and automatic relegation shall be applied for the last [ ] teams in 

each Division except as provided for hereunder, subject to the provisions of Rule 2(B). 

Should one or more teams withdraw from any one Division after the fixtures have commenced an equal number of 

teams to those withdrawing in that Division shall not be automatically relegated. 

Vacancies occurring after the conclusion of the season may be filled in any of the following ways: 

retention of otherwise relegated team(s) 

additional promotion of the next ranked team(s) from the Division below 

election 

The last [ ] teams in the lowest Division shall retire, but be eligible for re-election except as below, and be subject to the 

conditions of paragraph (B)(i) above. 

When a senior team is relegated to a lower Division of which its reserve team is a member, or entitled to be a member, 

such reserve team must accept relegation to, or retain its position in, the next lower Division; and should the senior 

team be relegated to the lowest Division its reserve team automatically retires from the Competition. 

Should either or both of the leading teams in any of the Divisions have its senior team in the next higher Division, 

promotion shall fall, at the discretion of the General Meeting, to the next highest team or teams in the Division 

concerned. 

In addition to the team(s) automatically promoted under Rule 12(B), a maximum of one further team shall be promoted by 

virtue of being the winner of a play-off match or series of matches (the “Play-Offs). The eligibility criteria and format of the 

Play-Offs are as follows [ ]. 

In the event of a team withdrawing from the Competition before completing 75% of its fixtures for the season all points 

obtained by or recorded against such defaulting team shall be expunged from the Competition table. For the purposes of this 

Rule 12(D) a completed fixture shall include any Competition Match(es) which has been awarded by the Management 

Committee. 

Where a promotion and/or relegation link exists between Competitions [ ] Clubs, providing they meet the appropriate grading 

criteria, will be eligible to make application to the [ ] Competition at their Annual General Meeting. Should the Champion Club 

not wish for promotion or, alternatively, not have the necessary grading criteria, then the [] or [ ] placed Club will be eligible 

under the same conditions. 

At the end of each season and depending on the geographical location of Clubs gaining promotion to or being relegated from 

the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Competition, it may be necessary for the Competition either (a) to accept a Club from the [ 

]Competition, or (b) have a Club transferred to the same Competition.



REFEREES 

The bottom [ ] Clubs in the [ ] Competition will be relegated. Each relegated Club will be allocated either to the [ ] 

Competition or to the Competition recommended as most appropriate by the Joint Liaison Committee. 

[ ] Clubs will be promoted to the [ ] Competition from the [ ] Competition, and the [ ] Competition providing that each Club is 

either the Champion Club or Runner-up or [ ] placed Club and has the necessary grading criteria. 

In the event of there being no eligible Club wishing promotion or not having the necessary grading criteria from any of the 

Competitions, this will reduce the number of Clubs to be relegated from the [ ] Competition. 

If only [ ] Clubs are eligible or wish for promotion, the bottom [ ] Clubs in the [ ] Competition will be relegated. If only [ ] Club is 

eligible or wishes promotion, only the bottom Club in the [ ] Competition will be relegated. 

If no Clubs are eligible, or wish for promotion, no Clubs will be relegated from the [ ] Competition. 

In the event of a [ ] Competition Club not being placed in the bottom [ ] Clubs at the end of the season, wishing to resign from 

the Competition at the end of the season, or having been excluded under Rule [ ] only [ ] Clubs will be relegated at the end of 

the season. 

In the event of a [ ] Competition Club opting to be relegated or being relegated under Rule [ ] such Club or Clubs will replace 

the Club or Clubs otherwise due for relegation. 

(A) Registered Referees (and Assistant Referees where approved by the FA or County FA) for all matches shall be appointed in a 

manner approved by the Management Committee and by the Sanctioning Authority. 

In the event of the non-appearance of the appointed Referee the appointed senior Assistant Referee shall take charge and a 

substitute Assistant Referee appointed by the competing Teams. In cases where there are no officially appointed Assistant 

Referees, the Clubs shall agree upon a Referee. An individual thus agreed upon shall, for that game, have the full powers, 

status and authority of a registered Referee. Individuals under the age of 16 must not participate either as a Referee or 

Assistant Referee in any open age competition. 

Where Assistant Referees are not appointed each Team shall provide a Club Assistant Referee. 

The appointed Referee shall have power to decide as to the fitness of the ground in all matches and the decision shall be final 

subject to either in the case of a ground of a Local Authority or the owners of a ground, the Representative of that body is the 

sole arbiter and whose decision must be accepted. 

Subject to any limits/provisions laid down by the sanctioning Association, Match Officials appointed under this Rule shall be 

paid a match fee of [ ] and travel expenses of [ ] per mile/ or inclusive of travel expenses. 

The Home Club shall pay the Officials their fees and/or expenses before/immediately after the match. 

In the event of a match not being played because of circumstances over which the Clubs have no control, the Match Officials, 

if present, shall be entitled to full fee plus expenses/half fee plus expenses/expenses only. Where a match is not played owing 

to one Club being in default, that Club shall be ordered to pay the Officials, if they attend the ground, their full fee and 

expenses. 

A Referee not keeping his or her engagement, and failing to give a satisfactory explanation as to their non-appearance, may 

be reported to the Association with which he or she is registered.



Each Club shall, in a manner prescribed from time to time by The Football Association, award marks to the Referee for each 

match and the name of the Referee and the marks awarded shall be submitted to the Competition on the prescribed Form 

provided. Clubs failing to comply with this Rule shall be liable to be fined or dealt with as the Management Committee shall 

determine. 

The Competition shall keep a record of the markings and, on the Form provided by the prescribed date each season, shall 

submit a summary to The Football Association/County Association. 

The Referee shall submit a report Form, supplied by the Competition, giving the result of the match, the number of players in 

each team and the time of kick-off to the (Registration) Secretary within two days of the match. 

Referees and Assistant Referees shall be supplied, each Season, with a copy of the Competition Rules free of charge. 

Referees and Assistant Referees shall have undertaken a Respect briefing offered by the FA/County FA or the League. 

CONTINUATION OF MEMBERSHIP OR WITHDRAWAL OF A CLUB 

(A) A Club intending, or having a provisional intention, to withdraw a team from the Competition on completion of its fixtures and 

fulfilment of all other obligations to the Competition must notify the Secretary in writing by 31st March each Season. 

The Management Committee shall have the discretion to deal with a team being unable to start or complete its fixtures for a 

Playing Season. 

In the event of a Member Club failing to discharge all its financial obligations to the Competition in excess of £50, the 

Management Committee are empowered to refer the debt under The FA Football Debt Recovery provisions. 

PROTESTS AND COMPLAINTS 

(A) (i) 

(ii) 

All questions of eligibility, qualifications of players or interpretations of the Rules shall be referred to the 

Management Committee. 

Objections relevant to the dimensions of the pitch, goals, flag posts or other facilities of the venue will not be 

entertained by the Management Committee unless a protest is lodged with the Referee before the commencement of 

the match. 

Except in cases where the Management Committee decide that there are special circumstances, protests and complaints 

(which must contain full particulars of the grounds upon which they are founded) must be lodged with the Secretary within [ 

] days (excluding Sundays) of the match or occurrence to which they refer. A protest or complaint shall not be withdrawn 

except by permission of the Management Committee. A Member of the Management Committee who is a member of any 

Club involved shall not be present (except as a witness or representative of his Club) when such protest or complaint is being 

determined. 

No protest of whatever kind shall be considered by the Management Committee unless the complaining Club shall have 

deposited with the Secretary a sum in accordance with the Fees Tariff. This may be forfeited in whole or in part in the event 

of the complaining or protesting Club losing its case. The Competition shall have power to order the defaulting Club or the 

Club making a losing or frivolous protest or complaint to pay the expenses of the enquiry or to order that the costs to be 

shared by the parties. 

All parties to a protest or complaint must receive a copy of the submission and must be afforded an opportunity to 

make a statement at least 7 days prior to the protest or complaint being heard.



PROTESTS, APPEALS 

All parties must have received [ ] days’ notice of the Hearing should they be instructed to attend. 

Should a Club elect to state its case in person then the Club should indicate such when forwarding the written 

response. 

(A) All protests, claims or complaints relating to these Rules and appeals arising from a Player’s contract shall be heard and 

determined by the Management Committee, or a sub-committee duly appointed by the Management Committee. The Clubs 

or Players protesting, appealing, claiming or complaining must send a copy of such protest, appeal, claim or complaint and 

deposit a fee which shall be forfeited in the event of the protest, appeal, claim or complaint not being upheld, and the party 

not succeeding may, in addition, be ordered to pay the costs at the direction of the Management Committee. 

All such protests claims complaints and appeals must be received in writing by the Secretary within fourteen days of the event 

or decision causing any of these to be submitted. 

The Management Committee shall also have power to compel any party to the protest to pay such expenses as the 

Management Committee shall direct. 

Any appeal against a decision of the Management Committee must be lodged with the Sanctioning Authority within fourteen 

(14) days of the posting of the written notification of the decision causing the appeal, accompanied by a fee which may be 

forfeited in the event of the appeal not being upheld. A copy of the appeal must also be sent to the Secretary. 

If so requested the Management Committee may arbitrate on any disputes, protests, appeals, claims or complaints between 

two Clubs in which event both Clubs shall send a non-returnable fee. Such arbitration shall be final and binding upon the 

parties to the arbitration. 

No appeal can be lodged against a decision taken at an Annual General Meeting or Special General Meeting unless this is on 

the ground of unconstitutional conduct. 

EXCLUSION OF CLUBS OR TEAMS MISCONDUCT, CLUBS, OFFICIALS, PLAYERS 

(A) At the Annual General Meeting or Special General Meeting called for the purpose, Notice of Motion having been duly 

circulated on the Agenda by direction of the Management Committee, the accredited delegates present shall have the power 

to exclude any Club or Team from membership which must be supported by (more than) two thirds (2/3) of those present and 

voting. Voting on this point shall be conducted by ballot. A Club which is the subject of the vote being taken shall be excluded 

from voting. 

At the Annual General Meeting, or at a Special General Meeting called for the purpose, in accordance with the provisions of 

Rule 19, the accredited delegates present shall have the power to exclude from further participation in the Competition any 

Club whose conduct has, in their opinion, been undesirable, which must be supported by (more than) two-thirds (2/3) of 

those present and voting. Voting on this point shall be conducted by ballot. 

A Club whose conduct is the subject of the vote being taken shall be excluded from voting. 

Any official or member of a Club proved guilty of either a breach of Rule, other than field offences, or of inducing or 

attempting to induce a player or players of another Club in the Competition to join them shall be liable to expulsion or such 

penalty as a General Meeting or Management Committee may decide, and their Club shall also be liable to expulsion in 

accordance with the provisions of Clause (A) of this Rule.



TROPHY:- 

LEGAL OWNERS, CONDITIONS OF TAKING OVER, AGREEMENT TO BE SIGNED, AWARDS. 

(A) The following agreement shall be signed on behalf of the winners of the Cup or Trophy:- 

“We (A) (name) and (B) (name), the Chairman and Secretary of FC (Limited), members of and representing the Club, having 

been declared winners of Cup or Trophy, and it having been delivered to us by the Competition, do hereby on behalf of the 

Club jointly and severally agree to return the Cup or Trophy to the Competition Secretary on or before [ 

]. If the Cup or Trophy is lost or damaged whilst under our care we agree to refund to the Competition the amount of its 

current value or the cost of its thorough repair.” 

(B) At the close of each Competition awards may/shall be made to the winners and runners-up if the funds of the Competition 

permit. 

SPECIAL GENERAL MEETINGS 

Upon receiving a requisition signed by two-thirds (2/3) of the Clubs in membership the Secretary shall call a Special General 

Meeting. 

The Management Committee may call a Special General Meeting at any time. 

At least seven days’ notice shall be given of either meeting under this Rule, together with an agenda of the business to be 

transacted at such meeting. Each Member Club shall be empowered to send two delegates to all Special General Meetings. 

Each Club shall be entitled to one vote only, as will members of the Management Committee. 

Any continuing Member Club must be represented at a Special General Meeting. 

Officers and Management Committee members shall be entitled to attend and vote at all Special General Meetings. 

ALTERATION TO RULES 

FINANCE 

Alterations, for which consent has been given by the Sanctioning Authority, shall be made to these Rules only at the Annual 

General Meeting or at a Special General Meeting specially convened for the purpose called in accordance with Rule 19. Any 

alteration made during the Playing Season to these Rules shall not take effect until the following Playing Season. 

Notice of proposed alterations to be considered at the AGM shall be submitted to the Secretary by [] in each year. The 

proposals, together with any proposals by the Management Committee, shall be circulated to the Clubs by [ ] and any 

amendments thereto shall be submitted to the Secretary by [ ]. The proposals and proposed amendments thereto shall be 

circulated to Clubs with the notice of the AGM. A proposal to change a Rule shall be carried if [ ] [a majority] of those present, 

entitled to vote and voting are in favour. 

A copy of the proposed alterations to Rules to be considered at the AGM or Special General Meeting shall be submitted to the 

Sanctioning Authority or The FA (as applicable) at least 28 days prior to the date of the meeting. 

(A) The Management Committee shall determine with which bank or other financial institution the funds of the Competition will 

be lodged. 

All expenditure in excess of £ [] shall be approved by the Management Committee. Cheques shall be signed by at least two 

Officers nominated by the Management Committee. 

The financial year of the Competition will end on [ ]. 

The books, or a certified balance sheet, of a Competition shall be prepared and shall be audited/verified annually by some 

suitable person(s) who shall be appointed at the Annual General Meeting.



INSURANCE 

All Clubs must have valid public liability insurance cover of at least 10 million pounds (£10,000,000) at all times. 

All Clubs must have valid personal accident cover for all Players registered with them from time to time. The Players’ personal 

accident cover must be in place prior to the Club taking part in any Competition match and shall be at least equal to the minimum 

recommended cover determined from time to time by the sanctioning Association. In instances where The Football Association is the 

sanctioning Association, the minimum recommended cover will be the cover required by the Affiliated Association to which a Club 

affiliates. 

DISSOLUTION 

(A) Dissolution of the Competition shall be by resolution approved at a Special General Meeting by a majority of three quarters 

(3/4) of the members present and shall take effect from the date of the relevant Special General Meeting. 

In the event of the dissolution of the Competition, the members of the Management 

Committeeareresponsibleforthewindingupoftheassetsandliabilitiesofthe Competition. 

The Management Committee shall deal with any surplus assets as follows: 

Any surplus assets, save for a Trophy or any other presentation, remaining after the discharge of the debts and 

liabilities of the Competition shall be transferred only to another Competition or Affiliated Association or The Football 

Association Benevolent Fund or to such other charitable or benevolent object in the locality of the Competition as 

determined by resolution at or before the time of winding up, and approved in writing by the sanctioning Association. 

If a Competition is discontinued for any reason a Trophy or any other presentation shall be returned to the Donor if the 

conditions attached to it so provide or, if not, dealt with as the Sanctioning Authority may decide.

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