What do I need to know to run a Colts League Team ?
Managers "Advisory Notes" can be found here.
What are the timescales for entering the Colts League ?
The Forward Diary can be found here.
How do I submit match results ?
Full details can be found here.
Why must I submit league forms by FAX ?
It saves us time and money as explained here.
How do I register my players ?
All players should be registered with the Colts League on the official "Squad Registration Form". The initial squad registrations should be submitted before 1st September and updated forms should be submitted as soon as a new Player joins your squad. Unregistered Players must not play. Click here for Info.
RFU Registrations...
Players should also be registered with under the RFU's "Young Player Registrations Scheme" - For details click here. Players without RFU Reg' No's and I/D Cards must carry a suitable alternative form of I/D (Passport etc...) to prove their age.
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, but you must also agree this in advance with your Referee. The League will not intervene; if Managers cannot agree then the above times must apply.
What happens if I need to postpone a fixture ?
Postponements are NOT allowed other than for adverse weather conditions. In all cases BOTH Team Managers must advise the League Fixtures Secretary immediately, by TEXT, of a postponement. The re-arranged date will then be advised by the League Fixtures Secretary, and will be the next available weekend. Revised dates cannot be reneged upon and MUST be honoured. The Home Team should notify their Referees Society or Association of the new date immediately. Failure to inform the League Fixtures Secretary of a postponement will result in the game result and points being treated as void, applicable to both Teams, and the deduction of 1 point each.
Can we pull a fixture forward or switch venues ?
Managers are permitted to attempt to pull fixtures forward into weather weekends, or to switch venues - see Rule 3(7) for details.
How is the League Table calculated ?
The League rules specify the points system. 3 points for a win, 2 for a draw and 1 for a loss. If equal the tables are then calculated on points difference followed by tries scored - so Managers MUST submit the "try count" when Texting-In results.
Note...
At the end of the season points difference alone will not be the final deciding criteria between two Teams tied on equal points - issues such as un-played / void games, forfeits, and points deductions will also be taken into consideration and determined by the League Committee, however final placing will likely be decided by the results of games between the Teams concerned.
How do I get a Referee ??
Possibly one of the most important questions affecting all Colts Team Managers. Full details can be found "here".
Where can I check the Laws / Under 19 Variations ?
Helpful content regarding the "Laws of the Game" can be found "here".
The "Under 19 and Colts League Variations" can be found "here".
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