1.1                          The Welsh Korfball League (hereinafter referred to as the WKL) shall be administered by the Welsh Korfball Association (hereinafter referred to as the WKA). Any committee or individual nominated to take direct responsibility for the WKL shall report to the WKA.

1.2                          All fixtures shall be played according to the Rules of Indoor Korfball as laid down by the International Korfball Federation (hereinafter referred to as the IKF) and the British Korfball Association (hereinafter refereed to as the BKA) with the exceptions of clauses 11.1 and 11.5.

 

 

2.1.      The WKA shall nominate a League Coordinator to administer the league. This/These individual(s) shall control the following aspects of the administration of the WKL:

 

2.1.1.   Fixture Co-ordination. League Coordinator shall create the fixture list and ensure that fixtures are played according to the rules of the league.

2.1.2.   Referees Assignment. The League Coordinator shall assign referees according to the rules of the league.

2.1.3.   Results Service. The League Coordinator shall ensure results are publicized.

 

2.2.      The WKA retains direct control over the following areas:

 

2.2.1    Discipline. The WKA shall carry out disciplinary procedures when required.

2.2.2    Accounts. The WKA shall maintain the league accounts.

2.2.3    Website. The WKA shall maintain the league website.

2.2.4    Membership. The WKA shall maintain a list of club members and ensure that they are legally registered.

 

 

3.1.      The WKL exists only for the development of Welsh korfball. It does not serve as a qualifying tournament for any IKF, BKA or English Korfball Association (EKA) events. All qualification for such tournaments shall be through a designated tournament run by the WKA.

3.2.      There shall be one division of the WKL for the 2008-2009 season. Any expansion for following seasons will be at the discretion of the WKA

3.3.      Entry into the WKL shall be by invitation.

3.4.      The WKA shall decide into which division a new team is entered.

 

 

4.1.      Entry to the WKL shall be open to teams from any club that is affiliated to the WKA.

4.2.      Entry to the WKL shall be by submission of a written application by the date set at the WKA General Meeting. This shall normally be the 1st of September prior to the new season. Late entries may be accepted at the discretion of the WKA but may be subject to an increased fee as specified in Appendix A.

4.3.      A team’s entry to the WKL shall only be deemed valid once the appropriate entry fee, as specified in Appendix A of the Guidelines, has been paid.

 

 

5.1.      Each club shall register, with the WKA and the League Coordinator, all players participating for that club in the WKL. This shall be done on the approved forms.

5.2.      Clubs shall register their players, in the first instance, by 21st October each year. They should register sufficient players to run the number of teams entered into the WKL and any other events organized by the WKA.

5.3.      Registration for events administered by the EKA, BKA or IKF shall follow the procedures set down by those organizations.

5.4.      Subsequent registration of players shall be as early as possible, and no later than forty-eight hours after they have played their first league fixture. When a club fields a player not registered with that club they shall forfeit the fixture 10-0. Notification of a new player in match reports submitted to the League Coordinator shall constitute registration with the WKL.

5.5.      Once registered, a player may not play for any other club in the League in the current season until the League Coordinator has approved his/her transfer of registration. A player will be eligible to play for his/her new club immediately the transfer has been approved in writing.

5.6.      In order to confirm that no ineligible players have been used, each team must submit a complete list of players and scorers to the League Coordinator for each game played in the WKL, within a week of the game being played. If the League Coordinator has not received the report within that period, they can write to the club requiring them. If the report was then still not received after another week had passed, the offending team would be liable to forfeit the match.

5.7.      Registration shall cease at the end of the WKL season.

 

 

6.1.      No player shall play for more than one club during any one WKL season. Exceptions to this rule are:

 

6.1.1    A player may transfer his/her registration to another club at any time. This must be done in accordance with rules regarding the registration of players. At least seven days notice of re-registration is required before the player is able to play for his/her new club. This re-registration is at the discretion of the Committee, whose permission needs to be obtained.

6.1.2    Dual registration for National League purposes.

6.1.3    For a new team in the league.

6.1.4    In exceptional circumstances, with the approval of both the opposition and the League Coordinator.

 

 

7.1.      Clubs entering teams into the regional championship

 

7.1.1    Each club shall name, by the 21st October, a 12 person first team squad, comprising 6 male and 6 female players.

7.1.2    These players shall be evenly distributed amongst the teams entered by that club into the WKL. Thus a maximum of 6 players per team for a club entering 2 teams, 4 players per team for a club entering 3 teams, 3 players per team for a club entering 4 teams and so on.

7.1.3    These players may only appear for the team they are registered with.

7.1.4    Players outside the first team squad registered to these clubs may be distributed amongst their teams at the clubs’ discretion.

7.1.5    In normal circumstances, these players may only play for the team they are registered for, but if the alternative is a team forfeiting or playing short, a maximum of 2 players registered to another team within that club may be fielded.

 

7.2.      Clubs not entering teams into the regional championship, with more than 1 team in the WKL.

 

7.2.1    One team must be nominated as the “first team”.

7.2.2    Each club must register 8 players, 4 male, 4 female as their first team squad, by the 21st October.

7.2.3    No more than 2 players from that squad can appear for the second team in any one match.

7.2.4    Any other player registered to the club may play for the second team.

7.2.5    Any player registered to the club may play for the first team.

7.2.6    After the first team has played 7 games, the club may re-select its first team squad from all players registered with the club.

 

7.3       Clubs not entering teams into the regional championship, with only 1 team in the WKL.

 

7.3.1    Clubs may field any player registered to that club.

7.3.2    If the club is in its first season in the league, and the alternative is to forfeit a match or to play short they may use a maximum of 2 players registered to another club.

 

 

8.1.      The League Coordinator shall set the dates on which the League is to play their fixtures. These dates shall be fixed at the earliest convenience of the League Coordinator

8.2.      The League Coordinator shall inform all teams of the date, time and venue for each fixture at least four weeks prior to the first match of the WKL season.

8.3.      The League Coordinator shall appoint referees at least two weeks prior to the match.

8.4.      Throw off times

 

8.4.1.   All throw off times, as set out in fixture lists, must be adhered to.

8.4.2.   No match shall begin after its scheduled throw off time due to a prior match running late.

8.4.3.   Fixtures may be played from the prior Wednesday to the following Wednesday of the specified date of the fixture.

8.4.4.   Fixtures played on a Saturday shall not start before 1000 hours or after 1900.

Fixtures played on a Sunday shall not start before 1000 hours or after 2030.

Fixtures played Monday-Friday shall not start before 1830 hours or after 2030.

8.4.5.   Any fixture not starting within five minutes of the scheduled throw off time may be awarded, at the League Coordinator’s discretion, 10-0 against the offending team. If both teams are at fault the League Coordinator may award no points or goals for the fixture.

 

8.5.      Postponements

 

8.5.1.   In the event that a referee fails to attend a fixture, the teams involved should endeavour to find a suitably qualified replacement. Should this not be possible then the fixture will be postponed.

8.5.2.   A fixture may be postponed in circumstances beyond the control of either team should exist. If either team could have circumvented the problem then they shall be at fault. Thus traffic conditions and double booking of halls are not justifiable reasons for a postponement

8.5.3.   A team with two or more of its players involved in International Matches is entitled to have its fixture postponed.

8.5.4.   In the event that a fixture is postponed, notification must be given, where possible at least seven days prior to the scheduled fixture date or as soon as is possible. The teams must then agree on a new date, which must be before the end of the league season. The League Coordinator shall have the power to set the date and venue of any postponed fixture in order that the schedule is completed on time.

 

8.6.      The home team is responsible for any hall costs.

 

 

9.1.      There shall be a maximum of eight teams allowed in the First Division.

9.2.      Each team will play the other teams at home and away.

9.3.      Ranking positions shall be decided on points awarded according to the results of matches played: 2 points will be awarded for a win, 1 point for a draw and 0 points for a loss.

9.4.      If any game is forfeited, or awarded, to the opponents, then a score of 10-0 will be recorded.

9.5.      In the case when teams finish with equal points the ranking positions shall be determined by the goal difference in the matches between the teams equal on points. If this is equal then overall goal difference shall apply; if this is equal then overall goals scored shall apply.

9.6.      If the teams still remain equal, in the event that a league title or a promotion/relegation issue is to be decided the there shall be a playoff between the teams concerned. Otherwise the teams shall be deemed to hold the same position.

9.7.      The League Coordinator shall have the power to take a different course of action should any of the matches being considered for determining the rankings be ones that have been forfeited or awarded to their opponents.

9.8.      The highest ranked team shall be declared the WKL Champions for that year.

9.9.      First Division fixtures shall be played on a weekly basis. There shall be ‘weeks off’ as specified by the League Coordinator. Exceptions to this may be agreed by the mutual consent of relevant clubs, and the League Coordinator.

 

 

10.1.    A playoff shall consist of a single match, held according to the rules of the WKL, between the teams concerned.

10.2.    In the event that three or more teams are involved in a playoff there shall be a round robin format with each team playing the other teams once.

10.3.    The League Coordinator shall designate the ‘home’ team.

10.4.    The League Coordinator shall designate the venue, date and time.

 

 

11.1.    WKL fixtures shall be on a pitch no smaller than 28m x 14m and in the ratio 2:1.

11.2.    Teams shall register their colours with the WKL. This shall be done prior to the start of the WKL season.

11.3.    In the event of two teams playing in similar strip the home team shall wear bibs or a suitably different strip.

11.4.    Any team not playing in their registered colours shall inform their opponents and the League Coordinator at least seven days prior to the match.

11.5.    Fixtures.

 

11.5.1. WKL fixtures are of thirty minute halves with a five minute half time.

11.5.2. With the agreement of both sides, and at the discretion of the League Coordinator, WKL fixtures may be reduced to twenty five minute halves, with a two minute half-time.

 

 

12.1.    The League Coordinator shall allocate non-playing referees where possible. Where this is not possible, the committee shall allocate referees from clubs without a fixture and then to clubs playing the same day. The League Coordinator shall not allocate refereeing commitments to any person playing the same day unless they have a reasonable break, allowing for travel, between commitments.

12.2.    The team allocated to provide a referee is responsible for ensuring that a referee is available. They may request a referee from another team, subject to the agreement of all concerned.

12.3.    Clubs failing to provide a referee, without due cause, shall be liable to a fine as specified in Appendix A of the Guidelines. Repeated infringement of this clause shall result in a deduction of points from any of the club’s teams playing in the WKL.

12.4.    Referees shall be paid at the rate specified in Appendix A of the Guidelines. Payment shall be made as soon as is convenient once a claim has been made, supported by a receipt where necessary.

12.5.    Referees shall make themselves available fifteen minutes before and five minutes after the match.

12.6.    In the event that a match is not played any expenses claimed by the referee shall be paid by the offending club or, if no club is at fault, by both clubs equally.

12.7.    The League Coordinator shall be aware of any referees that may have commitments to the National League, which shall take priority in allocation of referees.

12.8     In all cases where the referee is required to take disciplinary action during or immediately after a fixture he/she shall forward a report to the WKA within forty-eight hours.

 

 

13.1.    Any person who is sent off in an WKL fixture shall be suspended for two WKL fixtures to commence immediately after the WKA has confirmed the suspension or, if an appeal is lodged and the suspension, immediately thereafter. Suspensions for this offence shall only count during the season in which the offence has been committed. Three bookings shall be treated as a red card offence.

 

 

14.1.    In the event of a team withdrawing from the League, all fees paid, or due to be paid, by that team shall be forfeited.

14.2.    If less than 75% of the team's scheduled fixtures have been completed at the time of withdrawal, all results of these matches will be declared void and shall be deleted from the records. If 75% or more of the scheduled fixtures have been completed, then the remaining fixtures will be forfeited to the opponents.

 

 

15.1.    All decisions made by the League Coordinator shall be binding, subject to any appeal to the WKA Committee.

15.2.    If a team does not fulfill the WKL rules concerning eligibility, of the team or of any other criteria, it shall not be awarded any points for the match(es) concerned.

 

 

Monday, September 8, 2008

 

 

 

 

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