Frequently Asked Questions

Issue 2 - 23rd August 2011

What are the timescales for entering the Colts League ?
Details can be found in the Forward Diary.

Were can I find the Entry Forms ?
There is an Online Application Form which is made available shortly before the end of each season.

Do Players need to be Registered ?
All Players must be registered with the RFU's Young Player Registrations scheme...

Also with the Colts League in accordance with the Squad Registration Regulations.

The official Squad Registration Form must be submitted before 1st June each season...

Updated Squad Registration Forms should be submitted as soon as a new Player joins your squad.

Unregistered Players must not play until registered with the League and the RFU.

How do I get a Referee ??
Refer to the Referee Protocol Regulations.

What time do matches Kick Off ?
Regulation Kick Off times / Junior Colts - 12:30hrs / Senior Colts - 14:00hrs.

Times can be varied by mutual agreement between Managers; the League will not intervene - if Managers cannot agree then the above times must apply.

Variation to Kick-Off times must also be agreed in advance with the Referee.

What happens if I need to postpone a fixture ?
There will be No Postponements other than for adverse weather conditions in the event of which BOTH Team Managers must advise the Fixtures Secretary immediately by TEXT of the postponed game.

Re-scheduled dates for postponed games will be advised by the Fixtures Secretary ASAP and will normally be the next available weekend. Revised dates cannot be reneged upon and must be honoured.

The Home Team should notify their Referees Society of the new date immediately.

Failure to inform the Fixtures Secretary of a postponement will result in the match result and points being treated as void applicable to both Teams and a points sanction.

Remember...
If an Away Team causes a walkover by postponing or cancelling the next fixture played between the two Teams will be reversed and played at the venue of the original fixture.

Can we switch venues ?
Managers are permitted to attempt to switch venues in line with Regulation 4.(8).

Immediately a switch of venue is agreed both Managers must inform the Fixtures Secretary by eMail.
Referees must be notified as a matter of urgency and a new Referee organised for the New Venue.

Failure to give suitable notice to the Fixtures Secretary or to the Referee will invoke a sanction.

Where can I check the Laws / Under 19 Variations ?
Refer to iRB Laws of the Game the Under 19 Variations plus the Colts League Variations.

Does anything else apply ??
Managers are not expected to know the Regulations backwards however it does sometimes help resolve differences if you keep a copy of the latest issue with you on a Matchday.

It is important is to ensure all Coaches Players and Spectators adhere to the Code of Conduct particularly in relation to Coaches & Players staying within the marked Technical Area.

What do I need to know for a Matchday ?
The Managers Notes are a useful guide.

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