LEAGUE CUP COMPETITION RULES
(1). The Competitions will be known collectively as the ”HALBRO Colts League Cup”, and will consist of four competitions at Senior Colts and four at Junior Colts, namely the Cup, Plate, Bowl, and Shield.
(2). The objective of the "League Cup" will be to provide a “Cross-League” competition to give Colts Teams the opportunity to play ‘more Colts rugby’ against Teams from the other Leagues.
(3). Where numbers permit each Team should have at least two more Colts Fixtures from these competitions – Cup then Bowl, or Plate then Shield.
(4). Entry into the League Cup is automatic for Colts League Member Teams on completion of the League Season. There is no additional entry fee.
(5). The League Cup draw will be undertaken by the Colts League Committee soon after the final League weekend and the draw will be published as soon as practical thereafter on the Colts League WebSite.
(6). Games must be played on or before the appointed date, on the ground of the Club first drawn, who will have 'Home Team' status at all times.
(7). The League Cup Finals will be played at a suitable venue to be appointed by the Committee.
(8). Applications to host the League Cup Finals are always welcome - Clubs should contact the League Secretary to express their interest.
(9). For the benefit of the Referee shirts MUST be numbered with traditional 'large sized numbers' on the back. Letters or other markings are not permitted.
(10). Do not forget to check kit colours when confirming the fixture with you opposite number; it is the Home Team’s responsibility to change kit in the event of a colour clash.
(11). In the Cup Finals a colour change will be decided on the toss of a coin before the game, however "Both Teams" must arrive prepared to change.
(12). Changes from your Club's normal kit colours should always be advised to the Colts League, and particularly to your opposition and to the Referee.
(13). Postponements due to inclement weather will be re-arranged by the League Fixtures Secretary, normally for the next weekend.
(14). If Managers / Coaches cannot agree on the suitability of the pitch the Referee will make the final decision.
(15). Players must be under the respective age on the 1st September of the relevant year, and may only play for one Club or Team during each period of the League Cup Competition.
(16). RFU Young Player Registration Cards must be made available on request to opposition Managers / Coaches, and to Colts League Committee Members. Cards must be checked in line with RFU guidelines.
(17). Up to 22 players may be nominated (15, plus 7 replacements) and may all be used. Players who have been substituted may replace an injured player. Rolling substitutions are permitted - through the Referee.
(18). Managers & Coaches must not allow or encourage players to play in a front row position if they do not have suitable training and experience.
(18a). In our "Premier Competition" - the "Colts League Cup" all games must start with a recognised front row, otherwise the Offending Team will forfeit the game. If due to none availability of suitably trained replacement players the Referee has to order uncontested scrummages during the match it will continue as a competitive match save for the scrummages which when uncontested will simply be a method of restarting the game.
(18b). If due to none availability of suitably trained players at the start of or during a Plate, Bowl, or Shield match the Referee has to order uncontested scrummages the match will start or continue as a competitive match save for the scrummages which when uncontested will simply be a method of restarting the game.
(19). All games will be played in accordance with the IRB 'Laws of The Game' - Under 19 & Colts League U19 Variations.
(20). In the event of a draw after the 70 minutes maximum playing time the result will be decided on; number of tries, then number of conversions from tries. If still equal the away side goes through.
(21). In the Final a drawn game will be decided countback as above. If still equal, 5 penalty kicks at goal will be taken alternately, each by a different player, from the 22 metre line in front of the goal posts. Kickers will be selected only from those on the pitch at ‘no side’’. The Team with the most successful number of kicks wins. If still even, further kicks are to be taken by different players, still selected form those on the pitch at ‘No Side’, on a "sudden death" basis until a result is obtained.
(22). All games must be refereed by a member of one of the Referees' Societies, and this must be an official Society appointment. Applications for Referees are the responsibility of the Home Team.
(23). Fixtures must be confirmed by the Away Team, with the Home Team's Fixtures Secretary. Senior Colts games will Kick-Off. at 2.00pm, and Junior Colts at 12.30pm unless mutually agreed otherwise. If the away Team arrives later than one hour after the appointed or agreed time (unless they have been unavoidably delayed and have communicated the same) shall forfeit the game.
(24). Should games be abandoned due to inclement weather conditions the score at the time shall stand provided at least 50 minutes have been played, otherwise the game shall be replayed.
(25). A player who is suspended by the County Disciplinary Committee is not permitted to play in the League Cup Competition.
(26). Both Team Managers should report the result by TEXT to the League Fixtures Secretary on 07980-105655 (text only - no voice calls) by 18.00 Hours (6pm) on the Sunday of the game.
What is Needed :~
Comp' (Junior Cup / Senior Bowl, etc...)
HomeTeam / Score (? tries) vs AwayTeam / Score (? tries)
from - Your Name of YourTeam
Example Text Reads :~
Junior Shield / Nelson Jnrs 21(3) vs Pendle Jnrs 12(2) from: Joe Bloggs of NelsonJnrColts
(27). Remember - postponed games MUST BE REPORTED BACK by TEXT likewise, on the Sunday of the game.
(28). WINNING TEAM Manager should then FAX the completed Cup Results Form to 0870 742 0676
(29). Failure to observe the above results reporting procedure may result in a Team's exclusion from the Competition.
(30). The Colts League Committee shall be the shall be the sole arbiter in all cases of dispute, and from their decision there shall be no appeal at law or otherwise.
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