Post-Match Regulations...

Issue 15 - 7th April 2019

Results...
...are updated on GMS every Sunday evening - by our willing Volunteers.

Late Results make additional work...  and the volunteers a little less willing.

1. Reporting Results...

1. It is good practice to check the score with the Referee.
2. Also agree the score with your Opposite Number.
3. You could even text in your result as you leave the field of play....
   Many Managers do !!

2a. LEAGUE MATCH Results...

1. Both Team Managers MUST report Results by TEXT.
2. Text to your League Secretary, preferably immediately after the game.
3. Text Results before 6pm Sunday latest.
4. Results TEXT Numbers are detailed on your LeagueSecs page.
5. NB: Do NOT send any other text messages to the Results Numbers.
6. SEE THIS Example Text
   Save your LeagueSec's RESULTS TEXT No. in your phone.
   Send yourself a Test Text - This can then be used as a template for future weeks. Just forward and edit it when your game is over.
7. Postponed games must also be reported back by TEXT...
   before 6pm Sunday.

2b. LEAGUE CUP Results...

1. TEXT to the League Hon Fixtures Secretary...
2. State the Cup Competition (CUP / PLATE / SHIELD / BOWL)...
   IN CAPITALS (indicating whether Senior or Junior).
3. Then detail the Teams and Result...
4. State whether there were Uncontested Scrums.
5. Then Add Your Name & Team.
6. SEE THIS Example Text

3. MATCH CARD Results...

1. Match Cards must be completed in line with the Match Card Regs.
2. Match Cards must be handed to the Referee before each match.
3. Both Managers must send their own Match Card to the League by eMail - before Monday 6pm. per the Match Card Regs.
4. NB: No need to copy your LeagueSec - they automatically receive a copy.

4. Failure To Report a Result... 

...Causes extra work for your LeagueSecs and delays the production of the Results & League Tables.

Please therefore ensure your results are submitted on time.

Sanctionable offences include:

1. Late / None Texted Match Results...
2. Late / None Reported Postponements...
3. Late Match Cards...
4. Match Cards sent as .JPG's...
   Repeat offenders will be dealt with as deemed appropriate by the League Committee...

5. Red Cards...

1. Referees are obliged to submit a Sending off Report to the County Disciplinary Secretary when they have issued a Red Card.
2. NB: Referees can issue Red Cards to miscreants before during or after a Colts League match.
3. Managers must check Red Cards are marked on the Match Card.
4. You should also notify Red Cards to your own Senior Club Secretary.
5. The Disciplinary Regulations detail further information.
6. Always look after your Referee, who is a guest of your Club... and you might meet him again !!