MR 1

Membership

a)

Membership of the LRHA Mixed Section and entry into the Competitions is achieved by fully completing the forms for Club Affiliation to the Mixed Section and Team Competition Registration. The forms/details must be lodged with the Administration Officer 7 days before the AGM.  The Affiliation, Competition & Membership fees must be paid on or before the Registration Evening. 

Throughout the season, if any of the contact details submitted on the Club Affiliation or Team Competition Registration forms are changed, it is the Club’s responsibility to advise the Administration Officer in writing immediately. 

·          FTC:  Shall result in a fine in accordance with MR 9. 

MR 9

b)

All members of the LRHA Mixed Section Umpires Association shall be Honorary Members of the LRHA Mixed Section. 

MR 2

General Meetings

a)

AGM: The Annual General Meeting of members shall be held on a date, at a time and at a venue agreed by the EC. 

A written Calling Notice of such meetings shall be posted to all Club/Team Secretaries and Mixed Section members at least 40 clear days before the meeting date by the Administration Officer. 

The Calling Notice must contain:-

.       meeting details and significant dates for action;

.       a formal request for nominations, proposals and items for discussion;

.       a ‘Team Competition & Membership Application Form’ for the following season and

         notification for insurance renewal. 

It is mandatory for each team to send a representative to a Mixed Section AGM. 

·          FTC:  Shall result in a fine in accordance with MR 9. 

MR 9

b)

SGM: Special General Meetings shall be convened if:

·         Directed by the EC;

·         A written request is lodged with the Administration Officer signed by a registered

          official of each of 1/4 or more of the teams named in the Mixed Section Handbook

          for that year. 

A written Calling Notice of such meetings shall be posted to all Club/Team Secretaries and Mixed Section members at least 14 clear days before the meeting date by the Administration Officer (in accordance with LRHA Constitution Rule 12) and must clearly define the business of the SGM.

All amendments to be dealt with during the business of the SGM. 

It is mandatory for each team to send a representative to a Mixed Section SGM. 

·          FTC:  Shall result in a fine in accordance with MR 9.

MR 9

c)

d)

The Secretary of the LRHA Mixed Section Umpires Association, or an official representative, has the right to one vote.

d)

All issues shall be decided by simple majority of the votes cast. Proxy voting shall not be permitted. In the case of equality, the chairperson of the meeting shall have a casting vote.

MR 3

Procedures for the AGM

a)

All proposals to be placed before an AGM must be lodged with the Administration Officer at least 30 days before the date of the meeting. Each proposal must be in writing and must be signed by the PROPOSER and SECONDER.  Their name(s) and position(s) held within the Mixed Section must also be printed. 

b)

All such proposals shall be circulated in writing to all Clubs not later than 20 days before the meeting.

c)

Amendments must be with the Administration Officer no later than 15 days before the meeting. 

d)

An AGM Date Diary for the above must be part of the Calling Notice.

e)

No significant alteration, deletion or addition shall be made to the Management or Playing Regulations. All such changes can only be made via the AGM and/or SGM processes.  This Regulation does not prohibit the EC from making minor alterations to clarify the understanding of the Regulations and/or manage the business.

MR 4

Executive Committee

a)

The Executive Committee shall be appointed at the AGM and shall consist of the  number of officers considered necessary to efficiently manage the LRHA Mixed Section.

b)

To ensure continuity of the EC, 50% of its members shall retire annually by rotation and shall be eligible for re-election.

c)

d)

An EC meeting quorum shall be 5 persons entitled to vote at it. Each member of the EC shall have one vote and, in the case of equality, the chairperson of the meeting shall have a casting vote.

MR 5

Other Committees

a)

The EC shall appoint Standing Committees as required to facilitate the efficient management of the Mixed Section. Each Committee shall be appointed at the first EC meeting or later in special circumstances and shall regularly report to the EC.

b)

A Management Committee comprising of the Chairperson, Finance Officer and three other EC members must be formed to deal with emergency business when there is insufficient time to convene the full EC. All such decisions must be declared before the next EC meeting for ratification. 

c)

A Disciplinary Committee shall deal with matters of discipline, in association with the LRHA Disciplinary Officer, and shall comprise the Umpires Secretary and three EC members.

d)

A County Selection Committee shall deal with matters relating to selection of County teams and shall comprise the County Secretary and the County Team Managers. 

A County Team Committee shall organise all aspects of County Hockey.  They are responsible for assembling players, training, selection, organising County matches, liaising with other counties and attempting to secure more county fixtures.  The committee shall comprise of the County Secretary and the County Team Managers.

MR 6

Structure of the League

a)

The structure of the League shall be reviewed annually by the EC and guidance shall be sought at the AGM on possible options. 

b)

No Club shall be permitted more than two Teams in Division 1. 

c)

The League points system:   Win = 3 points,     Draw = 1 point,     Loss = 0 point. 

MR 7

League Divisions: Promotion and Relegation

a)

The Champion Team and runners-up in each division, except Division 1, will normally be promoted to the Division above.

b)

The bottom two Teams in each Division, except in the lowest Division, will normally be relegated to the Division below. 

c)

Exceptionally, the EC may place or move a team to a Division which suits their anticipated ability if they deem it in the interests of the League as a whole.

d)

Position of Teams in the Divisions will be determined by the following priorities:

i)         Total points

ii)        Goal difference

iii)       Goals scored

iv)       Results of games between tying Teams.

MR 8

Challenge Cup Competitions:  Senior Cup, Junior Cup and Plate

a)

Teams in the top two Divisions shall be eligible to take part in the Senior Cup competition. All other Teams shall be eligible to take part in the Junior Cup competition. 

Any Team that loses their first Senior or Junior Cup match shall be eligible to take part in the Plate Competition. Teams must have played and lost a game to be eligible. Teams who forfeit their first game may not enter the Plate competition.

b)

All Cup matches shall be drawn by ballot during an EC meeting and recorded in the minutes.  Cup matches shall have priority over League and Friendly matches.

c)

If after normal time no result is reached, the match shall be decided by a Penalty Stroke Competition in accordance with the England Hockey ‘Penalty Stroke Procedure’.

A maximum of 3 females and 3 males to be nominated from each Team.

d)

The Cup Finals shall be played at a venue decided by the EC.

MR 9

Fees and Fines

a)

Fees and fines must be approved at the AGM and the details set out in the Payment Chart printed in the annual Mixed Section Handbook.

The Financial year end is the 31^st May of each year.

b)

All fees listed in the Payment Chart must be paid to the LMHA on or before the official registration evening or as detailed in PR 5c ii.

c)

All moneys, fees and fines owed to the Mixed Section must be paid by the due date as noted on the invoice or demand letter.

.     FTC:      Starting on the first day after the due date, Teams shall be deducted one point

                   per week summating to a maximum of 5 points. The points penalty shall be

                    carried over  to the following season, if appropriate. 

d)

The EC will consider extenuating circumstances for non-payment but persistent offenders will be suspended from all Competitions.

MR10

Procedures for Umpires

a)

This Regulation applies to all Umpires, Player Umpires and captain-appointed Umpires.

Umpires shall ensure that all matches are conducted in accordance with FIH ‘Rules of Hockey’ and the Mixed Section Playing Regulations.

b)

The allocation of umpires to fixtures shall be the responsibility of the LRHA Mixed Section Umpires Association and organised by the Umpires Secretary. 

c)

Umpires failing to fulfil a match appointment shall notify the Umpires Secretary within 3 days of the match, stating the reason(s).

d)

Where 2 umpires are allocated, but only one umpire appears, then the attendant umpire shall officiate if that umpire is willing and feels able to so do.

e)

Prior to the start of a First Division match, the umpires shall, in addition to their usual duties, be responsible for:-

i)          confirming with each Team secretary that the players on their Match Card are available to

         participate in the match;

ii)        ensuring that any players not likely to be present or who are unfit to play are removed from the Match Card;

iii)       permitting any players who are not present at the start, but are expected to play at some point, to remain on the Match Card, subject to their eventual participation.

f)

Upon completion of the match, the umpires shall be responsible for entering on to the Match Card:

i)         the final score;

ii)        goalscorers;

iii)       details of any suspended players;

iv)       late starts with relevant details.

        They shall also be responsible for confirming with each Team secretary that all players on their respective Match Cards actually participated in the match.

g)

The umpires (or, in the event of no official umpires, a Home Team Official) shall be responsible for ensuring that the Match Cards are sent to the Results & Charts Secretary.

h)

Umpires expenses shall be reviewed annually by the EC and any recommendations must be placed before an AGM.

i)

In the event of an umpire arriving at a match which is postponed due to circumstances beyond the control of either Team, the umpire may claim half expenses from the LRHA Mixed Section via the Umpires Secretary.

Umpires keeping an appointment but finding a match postponed or cancelled shall receive full expenses from the offending Club (see PR 12d).

PR12d

MR11

Discipline

 The disciplinary procedure is set out in Rule 13 of the Constitution of the LRHA.

a)

Disciplinary Hearings - All players receiving a Red Card or multiple Yellow Cards amounting to 12 penalty points or more shall be required to attend a Mixed Section Disciplinary Hearing where additional punishment may be implemented. 

b)

Outside the Disciplinary Card Procedure:

     Umpires and officials shall report in writing to the EC immediately, if players and/or supporters subject them to:

Abuse of umpires, shouting at umpires, foul language, criticisms of umpires, criticisms of umpire decisions and threats to umpires.

The Disciplinary Committee shall deal with such complaints, report to the EC and/or call on the EC if necessary.

MR12

Insurance

Mandatory:  All Clubs/Teams must carry a minimum insurance cover of Civil and Employees’ Liability – Civil Liability.

Optional:  The EC strongly advise all Clubs/Teams and Members to secure annual extended insurance cover.

Insurance Premium must be paid to the LMHA before the 1^st September of each year.

MR13

Child Protection

a)

All Clubs must register a Child Protection Officer for the Club.  That person must have attended and completed a formal LRHA Child Protection Course, or Equivalent Course, and must hold a valid qualification.

b)

If that person leaves the Club or ceases to attend matches before the season ends the Club must notify the EC and register another person as Child Protection Officer. More than one Club member may attend a course and may be registered with the EC.

c)

Contact for Child Protection courses:-

England Hockey Midlands Office,

The Hockey Pavilion,

Loughborough University,

Ashby Road,

Loughborough,

Leicestershire, LE11 3TU.

T: 01509 228676

F: 01509 228678

M: 07966 305857

E: midlands@englandhockey.org

Health & Safety and Insurance

The EC and their insurer emphasise to all players, Teams, Clubs and officials that safety must be a priority in all aspects of hockey.

Parts of the Playing Regulations have been highlighted for clarification and safety reasons.

The EC advise that all recommended protective clothing should be worn and the EC give match officials full authority to insist that all safety precautions are in place when there is concern.

PR 1

General

All matches shall be conducted in accordance with the International Hockey Federation (FIH) ‘Rules of Hockey’, as amended by these Playing Regulations.

For all Mixed Section Competitions, the following shall apply:- 

·    Each Team shall consist of not more than 5 females and 5 males in the outfield and either a female or male goalkeeper.

·    No player shall be allowed to play for more than one Team in the Mixed Section on the same day.

·          FTC:  The EC may award the match to the opposing Team.

   The offending Team may be liable to a fine in accordance with MR 9.

MR 9

PR 2

Goalkeepers

The Mixed Section has adopted the full FIH Rules of Hockey governing goalkeepers with goalkeeping privileges.

In addition to the requirements of the FIH Rules:-

·           the headgear worn by a goalkeeper must incorporate fixed full-face protection and cover for the entire head;

·           the goalkeeper must wear throat protection.

Furthermore, goalkeepers are strongly advised to wear upper body, thigh, abdominal and hand protectors.  If the goalkeeper is injured or suspended, a field player must replace the goalkeeper and must put on, without time wasting, the above equipment.

PR 3

Pitches, Goal Equipment, Field Equipment, First Aid Kit, Ambulance Access

·          Each Team must provide an EC-approved hockey pitch for home matches.

·          FIH ‘Field of Play’ pitch specifications are required for all Competition matches.

·          Each Team must have easy and quick access to an updated First Aid Kit.

·          Access to a qualified First Aid person or equivalent is advisable.

·          Ambulance access to the pitch must be kept clear at all times - be aware of liability.

PR 4

Team Colours

·      Each Team must register with the EC, the colour of shirts, shorts, skirts and socks on the ‘Team Competition & Membership Application Form’.

·      Colour changes require EC permission.

·      Field players of the same Team must wear clothing of a uniform colour and shirts must be uniquely numbered.

·      Goalkeepers must wear over any upper body protection a shirt or garment which is different in colour from that of both Teams.

·      Colour Clash: visiting Team must change to different coloured shirts & socks. Team Secretaries must resolve colour clash changes when confirming fixture.

PR 5

Player Registrations and Transfers

a)

Registrations:

A player must be registered before playing in a Competition Match in one of the following ways:-

i)     for players re-registering - by checking the details and signing the Master Registration List (MRL);

ii)   for new players or current players re-registering after submission of the MRL - by completing the correct sections of a Registration/Transfer Form (RTF).

iii)   for transferring players - by completing the correct sections of a Registration/Transfer Form (RTF).

iv)    Each RTF must be countersigned by an umpire, an EC member or the opposition

        captain prior to the player’s first match.

.      FTC:      The player(s) shall be deemed ineligible and Teams, including the player(s) on

                      the match card shall forfeit the fixture 0-5.

b)

Procedures:

i)    MRL: The MRL must be received by the Registration Officer on or before the official registration evening. Fees must accompany the MRL.

  If a player is not re-registering, and owes money and/or property to the Club, the Club must

 make a note against the player’s name on the MRL. Any such player cannot register with

 another Club until all debts are cleared and/or property returned.

·       FTC:  Shall result in a fine in accordance with MR 9.

MR 9

ii)    RTF: The countersigned RTF must be sent to the Registration Officer immediately after  the match in which the player first played.

.       FTC:  The player(s) shall be deemed ineligible and any Team including the name

                      of an ineligible player on the match card shall forfeit the fixture 0-5.

c)

Method of payment:

i)     Each Team shall pay the registration fees for those players included on the MRL upon its submission.

ii)    Any registrations after submission of the MRL shall be accompanied by the fee.

.       FTC:  Shall result in a fine in accordance with MR 9 and points will be deducted.

MR 9

d)

A player remains registered with a Club until:-

i)     that player is transferred, in accordance with PR5a(iii);

ii)    a full season has elapsed since the player last played, and provided the player does not owe money or property to any Club.

.       FTC:  Shall result in a fine in accordance with MR 9.

MR 9

NOTE: A Club registering a player in good faith shall not be deemed to have committed an offence if the player is subsequently found to be in debt to another Club, provided that once notified by the Registration Officer of the debt, the Club suspend the player until the matter is resolved.

e)

Player Poaching:

A registered player of an affiliated Club of the LRHA Mixed Section shall not be approached with a view to transfer by a representative of any other Club without the formal consent of the Secretary of the Club for whom that player is registered.

.      FTC: Transfer refused and the offending Club may be fined in accordance with MR 9. 

MR 9

f)

Restrictions:

When a Team has five League matches remaining, they may register only one new player per match until the end of the playing programme.

PR 6

Nominated Players

This Regulation shall apply to all Teams in the First Division which form part of a Club with more than one Team.  It governs which players a Team can field in League matches.

a)

The principles:

·           each Team shall have 10 active Nominated Players throughout the season, comprising five male and five female players;

·           Nominated Players will generally be those who play the most games for the Team;

·           goalkeepers shall be exempt from nomination, but each Team must inform the Registration Officer of the goalkeeper’s identity prior to the first League fixture;

·           Teams shall not be permitted to include on the Match Card any player who does not take part in the match - see MR10;  

·           The process is controlled by the Registration Officer, in conjunction with the Team secretary.

The initial nomination process:

After  five League matches, the Registration Officer shall inform the Team secretary which 10 outfield players shall be nominated, comprising those who have made most appearances in those matches.  In the event that a number of players have played the same number of matches, the Team secretary shall be permitted to choose which player(s) they wish to nominate.

Changing the list of Nominated Players:

The Team secretary may modify the list of Nominated Players by notifying the Registration Officer, subject to the following restrictions:-

·           a maximum of one player may be denominated in any one calendar month;

another player of the same sex shall be nominated in their place, subject to the approval of the Registration Officer, based on the number of games played.

Such changes shall be made by email or telephone and will be effective from the date of communication

Mid-season review:

During the Christmas recess, the list of Nominated Players shall be reviewed by the Registration Officer to ensure compliance with the principles outlined above.  The Registration Officer shall inform the Team secretaries which 10 outfield players shall be nominated for the second half of the season.

The list shall comprise those who have made most appearances for the Team. In the event that a number of players have played the same number of matches, the Team secretary shall be permitted to choose which player(s) they wish to nominate.

The new list shall become effective from January 1^st

Movement of Nominated Players:

Restrictions are placed on the movement of Nominated Players, as follows:-

·           a maximum of one Nominated Player may play for the next lower Team in any one game, irrespective of the Division in which that Team plays.

i.e.  1st to 2nd Team or 2nd to 3rd Team

There is no restriction on Nominated Players from a lower Team playing in the higher Team (when both Teams are in First Division).

.     FTC:  The opposing Team may be awarded affected matches.

             The offending Team may be fined in accordance with MR 9.

MR 9

PR 7

Fixtures

a)

All matches shall be played on a Saturday with a start time not earlier than 10:00hrs and not later than 16:00hrs.

In exceptional circumstances, matches may be played at other times if mutually agreed by the Teams.

The Fixtures Officer must be notified by the home Team of all such fixture changes.

b)

The home Team must confirm the match details for all fixtures by the Wednesday before the match and shall contact the following:-

i)    the visiting Team secretary;

ii)   the umpires or, if Club umpires are appointed, the secretaries from those Clubs.

.     FTC:  Shall result in a fine in accordance with MR 9. 

MR 9

PR 8

Match Cards

a)

Match Cards must be fully completed in ink using BLOCK capitals, signed by the Team captain and submitted to the umpires prior to the start of the match.

All alterations must be endorsed by one of the match umpires.

FTC: Shall result in a fine in accordance with MR 9 and may lead to further penalties. 

MR 9

b)

Team Captains or secretaries must verify the result and the names of the goalscorers with the umpires, and then countersign the Match Card to acknowledge agreement.

c)

Players appearing on the Match Card shall be deemed to have participated in the match.

PR 9

Notification of Results

The home Team must confirm to the Fixtures Officer the result of all fixtures played by email within 48 hours of the completion of the match.

PR10

Postponement and Cancellation of Fixtures

a)

In every instance, Teams wishing to postpone a League or Cup fixture must, send a completed Request for Postponement Form (RPF) to the Fixtures Officer.

PR 11

.    FTC:    Failure to submit a RPF, or notify the parties on the form, shall result in a fine in accordance with MR 9 and may lead to further penalties.

MR 9

b)

Teams wishing to postpone a League or Cup fixture must give a minimum of 28 days notice to the Fixtures Officer. These fixtures must be re-arranged in accordance with PR 11.

PR 13

c)

Teams wishing to postpone a League or Cup fixture with less than 28 days notice but not less than 14 days notice must submit their reasons to the Fixtures Officer. Depending on the circumstances, the Team will either be considered unable to fulfil the fixture and be dealt with under PR 12 or permitted to re-arrange in accordance with PR 11.

PR 11 or

PR 13

d)

Teams shall not be permitted to postpone a League or Cup fixture within 13 days of the original fixture. In the event that the match is not played, the offending Team will be dealt with under PR 12.

PR 11

e)

Emergency fixture postponements shall only be permitted in the following circumstances:-

i)       the pitch is deemed unfit for play to start by either the pitch manager or either umpire;

ii)       the conditions, in the opinion of either umpire, make playing unsafe;          

iii)      the Fixtures Officer instructs a postponement.

In all circumstances, it is the home Team’s responsibility to:-

·     advise the opposition;

·     advise the appointed umpires as soon as possible;

·     send a completed Request for Postponement Form (RPF) to the Fixtures Officer;

·     advise the Results and Chart Secretary.

PR 13a

f)

In exceptional circumstances, the Fixtures Officer may instruct a League or Cup fixture to be postponed or cancelled.

PR 13a

g)

Teams wishing to cancel a Friendly Fixture shall give 7 days notice in writing to the Fixtures Officer and the Secretary of the opposing Team. Teams failing to do so shall be considered unable to fulfil the fixture and be dealt with under PR 12.

h)

Where a team have received permission from the Fixtures Officer to postpone or cancel a fixture, it is the postponing or cancelling team’s immediate responsibility to contact the following:-

 i)    The opposition;

ii)    The Umpires Secretary;

iii)   The appointed umpires.

i)

Where a fixture is postponed or cancelled in other circumstances, it is the home team’s responsibility to contact the following as soon as is reasonably practicable:-

iv)    The opposition;

v)     Umpires Secretary;

vi)    The appointed umpires;

vii)   The Fixtures Officer.

PR11

Re-arranged Fixtures

a)

When a team postpones a fixture with a minimum of 28 days notice, it is the postponing team’s responsibility to instigate the process of arranging a mutually convenient date for the re-arranged fixture.

b)

When a match is postponed in other circumstances, it is the home team’s responsibility to instigate the process of arranging a mutually convenient date for the re-arranged fixture.

c)

All postponed fixtures must be re-arranged within 14 days of the postponement but not necessarily played within that time. However, all fixtures must be played on or before the official end of the season. In the event that the fixture is subsequently postponed, the Fixtures Officer may give both teams a deadline for the match to be played.

d)

In all circumstances, it is the home team’s responsibility to book the pitch and to immediately inform the Fixtures Officer and Umpires Secretary of the date and venue for the re-arranged fixture.

.    FTC:  Shall result in a fine in accordance with MR 9. 

MR 9

e)

In the event that a mutually convenient date cannot be agreed, the EC shall consider the appropriate course of action, having regard to the efforts made by each Team to re-arrange the match:-

·    If the EC consider that either or both Team(s) have made insufficient effort to re-arrange,

      they shall be deemed unwilling to fulfil the fixture and dealt with under PR 12.

·   If the EC are satisfied that every effort was made to re-arrange and that a mutually convenient date could not be agreed by the due date, the match shall be deemed cancelled without penalty.

PR11

Both Teams are advised to keep the Fixtures Officer informed at all stages of the discussions when trying to agree a mutually convenient date.

Teams must consider playing at alternative venues and on days other than Saturdays.

PR12

Failure to Fulfil a Fixture

a)

In every instance, Teams failing to fulfil a fixture must submit a Request for Postponement Form RPF to the Fixtures Officer within 48 hours. 

.    FTC:   Shall result in a fine in accordance with MR 9. 

MR 9

b)

Failing to fulfil a League or Cup fixture shall result in the offending Team conceding the match to their opponents by a score of 0 – 5.

In the case of a League fixture, the Team shall also be deducted 3 points.

In the case of a Cup fixture, the Team shall be fined in accordance with MR 9 and shall not be eligible to take part in that year’s Plate Competition.

MR 9

c)

Failing to fulfil a Friendly Fixture shall result in a fine in accordance with MR 9.

MR 9

d)

In addition to all the above, the offending Team shall be responsible for:-

i)    all umpires fees, in the event of the umpires keeping their appointment;

ii)   all pitch costs incurred by the home Team.

e)

In exceptional circumstances, the EC shall consider evidence presented by the offending Team and shall adjudicate accordingly.

PR13

Late Starts

Teams shall be on the pitch and ready to start no later than 15 minutes after the official start time. 

.     FTC:    Offending Teams shall be liable to a fine in accordance with MR 9 and, at the discretion of the EC, may be deemed not to have fulfilled the fixture (PR12). 

MR 9

PR14

PR15

Challenge Cup Competitions:  Cup-Tied and Nominated Players

a)

A player shall represent only one Team per season in the LRHA Mixed Section Challenge Cup competitions, irrespective of any subsequent change to a player’s Nominated Player status. All players appearing on the Match Card shall be deemed to have participated in the match and shall be ‘cup-tied’ to that Team. 

.     FTC:    A Team including a ‘cup-tied’ player on the Match Card shall be automatically  disqualified and the opposition shall be awarded the tie. 

b)

.    FTC:   A Team including an ineligible player on the Match Card shall be automatically disqualified and the opposition shall be awarded the tie. 

PR16

Procedures for Team Secretaries - Umpires

a)

All Clubs are required as a duty of their membership to send players to the umpire training sessions organised by the EC and to ensure that qualified umpires are provided as and when required by the Umpires Secretary. 

b)

The Umpires Secretary shall have call on all Teams without a fixture to provide at least two umpires to officiate at League or Cup matches. 

.     FTC:     Shall result in a fine in accordance with MR 9 & the EC shall consider other penalties.

MR 9

c)

In the event of the appointed umpire(s) not being able to officiate the League or Cup match, it may be postponed. Alternatively, the 2 Captains may agree to appoint a player from each side to officiate the match. Neither player is allowed to play while umpiring. The fact of the match being played shall be ‘Proof of Agreement’ and the match shall count as a Competition match.

d)

The home Team must inform the Umpires Secretary immediately, if an Umpire fails to fulfil a match appointment or is late in arriving.

e)

When a Competition match has no appointed umpire(s), each Club may provide an umpire, or umpires, but only if approved by the Umpires Secretary.