Application of new teams

The Rochdale Online Alliance Football League is again looking for clubs interested in joining one of the few remaining localised Saturday afternoon leagues in the North West for the forthcoming season 2012-13.

The expansion of the much wider geographically based Lancashire Amateur and Lancashire & Cheshire Leagues has seen the demise of several historically strong leagues in the North West in the past decade but the Rochdale Alliance continues to defy that trend, currently servicing twenty eight teams across three highly competitive divisions.

f you are looking for a high standard of football without a significant travel time commitment then contact the League Secretary at mikewillmore@me.com for further information and an initial application pack.

Registration & Transfer Deadlines

Registration and transfer forms must be with the Registration Secretary three days before the game (rule 8B);

Saturday game by 5pm on Wednesday
Monday game by 5pm on Friday
Wednesday game by 5pm on Sunday

Colours

There have been an increasing number of instances recently of clubs playing in colours that have not been registered with the league. In the worst example of its kind the away team changed colours having realised there would be a clash only to find there was still a clash because the home team wore a kit that was not registered with the league.
The attention of all clubs is drawn to League Rule 9 (A) :

            “Every club must register the colour of its shirts and shorts with
             the League Secretary by 1st July each year … any team not being
             able to play in its normal colours as registered with the
             competition shall notify the colours in which they will play to
             its opponents at least 3 days before the match … if, in the opinion
             of the referee, two clubs have the same, or similar, colours the
             away team shall make the change … any team not having a change
             of colours or delaying the kick off … shall be fined £10 …”

and also League Rule 9 (B) :

            “Any club wishing to change its colours must obtain permission
             from the Management Committee … any team not playing in the
             colours with which they are registered with the competition shall
             be fined £10 per offence …”

Please check the website and inform the League Secretary without further delay if any detail is incorrect. Fines will follow if this rule continues to be flouted.

Referee’s Secretary Required

The Rochdale Online Alliance Football League is looking to recruit an individual for the post of Referee’s Secretary for season 2011/12.

The role comprises of appointing and recruiting officials for matches within the League and being appointed to the League Management Committee.

The successful applicant should be familiar with MS Word and Excel, however training can be provided.

A working knowledge of the game is preferred but not essential.

If you are interested, in the first instance please contact the League Secretary, Mike Willmore, by Friday 4th March 2011.

Email: mikewillmore@me.com or for further details Tel: 01706 350897 / 07793 725952.

Joining the league in season 2011/12

If you are interested in applying to join the league next season (2011/12) please contact League Secretary, Mike Willmore in the first instance. 

Email: mikewillmore@me.com or for further details Tel: 01706 350897 / 07793 725952.

LFA Debt Recovery

The Lancashire FA have produced a guideline outlining the procedure Clubs should use in order to reclaim outstanding costs incurred by players who have left their Clubs owing money or those who refuse to pay LFA discipline fines.

If anyone has any questions then please contact the LFA Discipline team on 01772 62400 and they will be happy to assist you.

Also further information can be found on page 94 of your current LFA handbook.

> LFA Debt Recovery

New Rule for season 2010/11 regarding players who serve in the armed forces
Extract from Rule 8B: Any player who is serving in any branch of Her Majesty's Regular Forces, a player must first obtain the consent of his/her Commanding Officer before signing a registration form to play for a Club.

The consent letter must be submitted along with the player's registration form.
Without consent, the player will not be insured and will also along with their club be charged with registration irregularities and dealt with accordingly.

Sport England Small Grants Programme (England)
Under the programme, not for profit organisations, including sports clubs can apply for grants of between £300 and £10,000 for community level activities that help people become involved in sport, keep people in sport or help people improve their performance at their chosen sport.

Sport England anticipate this fund will be used for example, for purchasing sports equipment for local clubs, running coaching activities for the community and getting more coaches qualified.

Applications to the scheme can be made at any time.

www.sportengland.org