Miller League Rules

Selected Miller Homes League Rules 2007/2008

 

Rule 1:    All games to be played in accordance with the laws of the game as laid down by the R.F.U.

Rule 2:    All Clubs to use Society referees. (Wherever possible)

Rule 3:    A player changing clubs can represent his new club immediately.

Rule 4:    Premier and Division 1. A maximum of 3 NOMINATED replacements will be allowed in any match.

Division 2 downwards. An open number of replacements can be agreed by both captains and referee before the commencement of the game. If agreement cannot be agreed a maximum of 5 NOMINATED replacements will apply. The above will apply regardless of the number of players starting the game.

Rule 5:    The competition will be run as a league.

Rule 6:    A trophy will be presented annually to each League Champion at the Presentation Meeting. This will be returned at the end of the next season. In addition all promoted teams will be presented with a trophy to keep.

Rule 7:    Points awarded for a win will be FOUR.

Rule 8:    TWO points to be awarded to each team for a draw.

Rule 9:    ONE point to be awarded for a defeat.

Rule 10:                 Uncontested Scrums:

a.              Before a game commences if there is a shortage of front row players, the game starts with uncontested        scrums. Should a team unable to field a front row win the match they will receive 2 POINTS MAXIMUM.           Should the team with a full front row win they will be awarded FULL POINTS as per Rule 7. The losing          side receives ONE point as per Rule 9.

b.              If a game goes into uncontested scrums after the start normal rules apply, winner takes FOUR points, loser                 takes ONE point.

c.              A draw in a game with uncontested scrums from the start, TWO points each.

d.              All games involved in uncontested scrums MUST be reported to the League Secretary.

Rule 11:                 All fixtures will be decided by the League Committee. All games to be rearranged if the grounds are unfit. The League Secretary will dictate the date of the rearranged fixture. This will be the first available Saturday. In the case of a league game being brought forward, once the two fixture secretaries and League Secretary have agreed the date then this becomes a binding contract and any failure to play the game by either side will result in that side conceding and receiving No points.

Rule 12:                 Both sides will be responsible for sending in the results. Score must be checked with the referee. These must be supplied to the individual League Secretary by Saturday 6.00pm at the very latest. Can be done by text, telephone or e-mail. Failure to send in results by either side will involve a £10 penalty for the first offence. Second offence will involve a £20 penalty. Further offences could involve point's deduction or expulsion from the league. Any fines must be paid direct to the treasurer, within 7 days.

 

Rule 13:                 All teams to stay within the spirit of the game. i.e. keeping the team at the level, 3rd, 2^nd, or 1^st that was originally started. (No bringing in players from higher teams). In addition the Senior fixture in a Club's list MUST ALWAYS, UNLESS THE SENIOR MATCH IS NOT PLAYED FOR SOME VALID REASON, be honoured at the expense of a lower team's fixture. Failure to do this will result in the opposition being awarded the winning points and in addition the offending side will receive No points.

Rule 14:                 All games in all Divisions will start with a minimum of nine men per side. There will be no more than ONE man advantage to any team at the start of the game. The captains must agree the exchange of players before the game begins.

A team supplying less than 9 players can only receive 2 points in the event of victory.

Rule 15:                 Any side unable to fulfil a fixture for any reason other than the weather forfeits the game, except under exceptional circumstances and agreed by the committee. Exceptional requests must be submitted to the League Secretary at least one Calendar month in advance.

Rule 16:                 During the course of a season the position in the league will be based on the following:

a.              League Points awarded.

b.              Points difference.

At the end of the season in the event of a tie between teams involved in promotion or relegation, point's difference may not be the final criteria. Issues such as unplayed games, forfeited games, and other factors will be taken into consideration. The results and consequent point's differences in the fixtures between the two Teams concerned will be taken into account.

Rule 17:                 Any game abandoned to be referred to relevant League Secretary. The time, score and reason for abandonment to be reported. A decision will be taken by the committee which will be final.

Rule 18:                 The Home team will change strip in the event of a colour clash.

Rule 19:                 In the Premier and Division 1, any team which concedes THREE games in the course of a season will be expelled from the league and their records expunged. In all other Divisions, any team that concedes FOUR games in the course of a season will be expelled immediately and their records expunged.

Please Note:          Cup games are now included in the total number of games allowed to be conceded.

Rule 20:                 Any team expelled from the League for failing to fixtures will not automatically be re-admitted the following season. If any team is expelled from the League then any lower teams from the same club will also be expelled.

In the event of a side being expelled from the Leagues and then re-applying for the following season, they will then be introduced, if their application is accepted, in a league, one lower than their previous position.

Rule 21:                 After TWO consecutive expulsions then the team will not be allowed to re-apply for the following season.

Rule 22:                 In the event that the Committee become aware that a member club has materially mislead or deceived them to gain an advantage:-   The Committee reserve the right to impose disciplinary action up to and including expulsion.

Rule 23:                 The Committee will have ultimate power.

Note 1:    All results and tables will be posted on the league website by Monday a.m. Clubs must take their own copies for publication on notice boards from the website. Remember PUBLICITY creates interest for all of us.

Website address:-                 www.nowirul.org.uk

Note 2:    Any team or Club with concerns or questions should address them to the appropriate League Secretary a.s.a.p.