Northern Federations Soccer League

                                                                                                                                                                                                                

s United Soccer 1, Soccer2 and Force Three Federations s

 

P O Box 151 280, New Lynn, Auckland   —   Email admin@nfsl.org.nz

Phone (09) 817 2988    —   Mobile 021 296 2318

 

 

NFSL MEMO

MARCH 2006

 

It is important that all players, coaches, managers and match officials are familiar with the following matters.  Please distribute widely to all players and officials.

 

PLAYERS & OFFICIALS IN THE TECHNICAL AREA

This matter has been addressed due to problems arising from unauthorised persons being in the technical area.  FIFA rules (p.56 The Technical area) state that:

·                    The number of persons permitted to occupy the technical area (and therefore a team’s bench) is defined by the competition rules.

·                    The occupants of the technical area are identified before the beginning of the match in accordance with the competition rules.

 

In accordance with FIFA rules the NFSL rules will allow a maximum of eight (8) people in a team’s technical area.  These people must be named on the team card, which allows up to five (5) substitutes and up to three (3) team officials.  If any team wishes to extend the number of named team officials this must be done at the expense of named substitutes and the team card must be marked accordingly, e.g. Massager, Fred (Physio).

 

Teams must ensure that no other persons occupy the technical area during a match.

 

JEWELLERY

Players are reminded that FIFA rules (p.20 Law 4 – The Players’ Equipment) state that:

·                    A player must not use equipment or wear anything that is dangerous to himself or another player (including any kind of jewellery).

 

Please note that this rule does not allow players to wear any form of jewellery and match officials must enforce it.

 

MATCH PROGRAMMES

From 2006 clubs will be required to produce a match programme for all Premier (men and women), 1st and 2nd Division matches.  The minimum requirement for the programme will be the publication of team lists, including numbers, for both teams.  Visiting clubs must provide the home club with a squad list by 10.00 am on the Wednesday preceding the match.  All clubs must send a copy of one match programme to me before the end of April.

 

OVERAGE YOUTH PLAYERS

The NFSL Youth League is now strictly an Under 19 competition and no overage players are permitted.

 

FEES

All team entry fees are now overdue.  Any teams that are not financial at the beginning of the season will forfeit any points earned until their fees are paid in full.

 

NFSL MATCH BALLS

The proposed sponsorship arrangement with Lotto Sports has been put on hold due to some clubs being unwilling to use Lotto balls.  Until further notice clubs can use any brand of ball in NFSL matches.

 

 

TEAM CARDS

Please note that all teams are required to grade the appointed referee of NDSL matches on a 1-10 scale.  The grade must be entered on the team card by a team official.

 

 

 

Best wishes for an enjoyable and successful season.

 

 

 

 

 

Peter Courtney

Leagues Manager