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COMPETITION REGULATIONS 2018 COMPETITIONS 3 Section 1: Organisation and Admission 1. Scope and Application a) These Regulations are made under clause 9 of the Football NSW (FNSW) By-Laws and apply to the 2018 football Season b) Football Federation Australia (FFA) has granted FNSW a mandate to be responsible for the organisation, promotion and regulation of football in the State c) These Regulations govern the Leagues as set out in Section 1 Article 5 d) Where these Regulations are silent on any particular aspect, then all Clubs, affiliated bodies and organisations shall first have regard to the Constitution, By-Laws, FFA rules and regulations and where applicable rules and regulations of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and FIFA e) If any part of these Regulations is void that part shall be severable and will not affect the enforceability of the remaining sections of these Regulations f) FNSW will interpret and apply all articles of these Regulations and any such interpretation or application will be final and binding on all parties g) These Regulations apply to Participants in the following competitions (the Competitions) unless stated otherwise: i. National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s ii. National Premier Leagues 2 NSW Men’s iii. National Premier Leagues 3 NSW Men’s iv. National Premier Leagues NSW Youth v. National Premier Leagues 2 NSW Youth vi. National Premier Leagues NSW Women’s vii. National Premier Leagues 2 NSW Women’s viii. Football NSW State League Men’s; ix. Football NSW Girls Conference League; x. Football NSW Association Youth League; xi. Football NSW Skill Acquisition Program xii. Football NSW Girl’s Skill Acquisition; and xiii. Football NSW Cup Competitions.
COMPETITION REGULATIONS 2018 COMPETITIONS 4 4. Capitalised Terms a) Any capitalised terms used in these Regulations will have the meaning given to them in Schedule 1 5. Admission / Application to FNSW Competitions a) Participation in the Competitions is on an annual basis unless otherwise specified b)	 For the avoidance of doubt, the Club agrees that it has no right to any renewal or extension to participate in any future Competitions and FNSW has the right to determine, in its absolute discretion, whether any right to participate in any Competition is renewed or extended c)	 Applications to participate in all Competitions administered within these Regulations are to be made to FNSW, on the prescribed FNSW documents, and submitted by the date on those documents d) FNSW will distribute the prescribed FNSW documents in the year preceding each Season 6. Confirmation of Leagues / Competitions a) FNSW will conduct Competitions in the following Leagues and grades: League Grades National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s 1st Grade, U20, U18 National Premier Leagues 2 NSW Men’s 1st Grade, U20, U18 National Premier Leagues 3 NSW Men’s 1st Grade, U20, U18 Football NSW State League Men’s 1st Grade, U20, U18 National Premier Leagues NSW Youth U16, U15, U14, U13 National Premier Leagues 2 NSW Youth U16, U15, U14, U13 Football NSW Association Youth League U16, U15, U14, U13 National Premier Leagues NSW Women’s 1st Grade, Reserve Grade, U17, U15, U14 National Premier Leagues 2 NSW Women’s 1st Grade, Reserve Grade, U17, U15, U14 Football NSW Girls Conference League U17, U15, U14 Football NSW Skill Acquisition Program U12, U11, U10, U9 Football NSW Girls Skill Acquisition Program U13, U12, U11, U10 b)	 Composition of the Leagues, including maximum numbers of Teams per grade, will be determined by the Board c)	 FNSW may conduct cup Competitions for any League or grade. Notification and invitation for participation in these Competitions will be made prior to any Competitions, should they be conducted 7. Outstanding Debts a) Treatment of outstanding debts will be as per the By-laws b)	 For the avoidance of doubt, failure to comply with outstanding debts in accordance with the By-Laws may result in ineligibility for competition points while the debt remains unpaid, and that those points will not be reinstated once the debt is cleared. It may also result in ineligibility to participate in Championship Matches.
COMPETITION REGULATIONS 2018 COMPETITIONS 12 ii. The highest ranked Club in Football NSW State League Men’s will be eligible for promotion to NPL 3 NSW Men’s 13.Promotion and Relegation from 2018 to 2019 – Boy’s Youth Competitions a)	 There is to be no promotion or relegation between any tiers of Youth competitions based on Youth League playing results. There will however be promotion and relegation between NPL NSW Youth and NPL 2 NSW Youth (1 up and 1 down) based upon the Senior Club Championship of NPL 2 NSW Men’s and NPL 3 NSW Men’s.
COMPETITION REGULATIONS 2018 COMPETITIONS 20 recommencement of the Match: i.	 The Match will recommence with the same Players on the pitch and substitutes available as when the Match was initially postponed unless a player has received a Suspension in matches conducted between the postponed match and the rescheduling of that match. ii.	 Should a player have received a Suspension in a match conducted between the postponed match and the rescheduling of that match that player: a. Will not be eligible to participate in the rescheduled match b. Will not be able to count the match as a stand down in relation to any fixture Suspension c. The club will not be permitted to replace the player on the team sheet d.	 If the player was on the field of play at the time of the postponement the player may be replaced by a substitute listed on the team sheet as long as the team has available substitutions as per the Regulations e.	 If the Player was a substitute the number of available Players to substitute will decrease as they player cannot be replaced iii. No additional substitutes may be added to the list of Players on the team sheet iv.	 The Teams can make only the number of substitutions to which they were still entitled when the Match was postponed v. Players sent off during the abandoned Match cannot be replaced vi.	 FNSW will endeavour to appoint the same Match Officials to the completion of the Match, however may appoint replacements should any or all of the Match Officials be unavailable vii.	 The referee is the sole arbiter of elapsed time, and no protest may be lodged against the actual elapsed time as recorded by the referee viii.  Should a Match be abandoned due to the fault of one (1) Team, or should it be determined by FNSW that one (1) Team / Club is responsible for the delay to the Match, the remaining minutes will not be rescheduled for completion, and the Match will be determined as a forfeit against the Team / Club that is deemed guilty of the abandonment or responsible for the delay ix.	 Where a fixture is incorrectly reported as abandoned by the Referee where circumstances show clearly that the match was actually postponed, FNSW will treat the Match as postpones 31. Abandoned Matches a) In cases where a Fixture has been abandoned by the referee, a Tribunal may investigate the circumstances of the abandonment and impose such penalties as it deems fit on Clubs, Club Officials, Players and/or Spectators adjudged to be associated with the abandonment b) When a Match is not played or abandoned for any reason over which neither Club was responsible, the Match will be replayed on a date to be arranged at the earliest reasonable opportunity by the Executive, in accordance with these Regulations c) When a Match is abandoned for any reason other than stated in section 2 article 30(b) the match may only be replayed by the authority of the Executive d) Should a Club, Club Official, its Players or Spectators be found to have caused the abandonment of the Match, the Match will be forfeited by that Club to the opposition e) Should both Clubs be found to have caused the abandonment of the match the match will not be replayed and no match result will be applied.
COMPETITION REGULATIONS 2018 COMPETITIONS 21 32. Forfeits a) Teams will be deemed to have forfeited a Match when: i. They fail to fulfill an engagement to play a Match on the appointed date, time or venue; or ii. They refuse or fail to begin a Match within ten (10) minutes of the stipulated kick-off time; or iii. They field less than seven (7) of their registered Players at the start of any Match; or iv. At any point during the Match they cannot field at least seven (7) of their registered Players; or v. An ineligible player as defined in these Regulations participates in the match; vi. Any other scenario within the Regulations or the FNSW Grievance and Disciplinary Regulations that stipulates a forfeit of the Match b) In the event of any Team forfeiting its Match, the following procedure will take effect; i. Full points allocated for the Match will be forfeited to the opponent Team and the goals recorded according to 3 goals scored by the Team getting the points and 0 by the Team who has infringed the regulation, unless the goal difference for the Team receiving the forfeit is greater than 3, in which case they will receive the number of goals for scored in the match, with the forfeiting Team receiving nil ii. Offending Clubs will pay all appropriate Match Officials fees, whether or not the Match Officials were in attendance, and pay compensation to the opposing Club. Compensation will be determined by the Executive.
iii. On a second forfeit, the Club involved will be required to show cause as to why they should not be expelled from the Competition, and the Team will, in addition to any fine imposed and loss of Match points should the result have been a win in their favour or a draw, forfeit four (4) additional Competition points iv. If a Club does not have sufficient Players to field a 1st grade Team, the club will forfeit all age grades included in the Club Championship for that fixture. Men’s Club Championship is defined as U18, U20 & 1st Grade, Women’s Club Championship is defined as Reserve Grade & 1st Grade. The points will be awarded as a 3-0 win to the Team receiving the forfeit unless the goal difference for the Team receiving the forfeit is greater than 3, in which case they will receive the number of goals for scored in the match, with the forfeiting Team receiving nil.
COMPETITION REGULATIONS 2018 COMPETITIONS 22 b)	 Clubs seeking to defer Matches in regards to items ii. and iii. above must submit their request in writing to FNSW giving a minimum 21 days’ notice of the date on which deferment will be sought 34. Matches Conducted Under Artificial Light a)	 A Fixture may be played wholly or in part under floodlights, provided that any alteration to starting times will have been given due approval and that the standard of lighting meets the requirements contained in the Stadium Technical Requirements 35. Trial Matches a) Clubs will not arrange trial Matches without first submitting the prescribed form to FNSW at least seven (7) days prior to the requested trial Match date b) The Match then can only be conducted upon receipt of written approval from FNSW c) Payment for Match Officials at trial Matches will be as communicated by the Competition Department. All fees are to be paid by the participating Clubs to the Match Officials on the day of the Match except where FNSW directs, failure to do so will result in a fine of $25 per match d) Appearance of suspended Players in trial Matches is in accordance with the FNSW Grievance and Disciplinary Regulations 36. Overseas Tours and Travel a)	 Clubs wishing to arrange overseas tours and travel must obtain the written approval of FNSW not less than eight (8) weeks prior to departure. The overseas tours and travel also must ensure that such travel does not interfere with Fixtures of other Clubs in FNSW Competitions. Any overseas tour that may interfere with Competition Fixtures must be played prior to overseas travel and arranged fourteen (14) days in advance. Failure to do so will result in the overseas tour and travel not being sanctioned by FNSW and forfeits will apply to matches that interfere with Competition Fixtures. 37. Friendly Matches and Visiting Teams a)	 Clubs wishing to arrange friendly Match/s must obtain the written approval of FNSW not less than fourteen (14) days before Match/s and also must ensure that such Match/s do not interfere with Fixtures of other Clubs in FNSW Competitions b)	 Club Matches versus visiting overseas or interstate Teams as distinct from organised tours by FNSW and/ or the FFA will be only authorised upon such terms and conditions as determined by the Executive from time to time 38. Protests a)	 Protests must be lodged and received at FNSW head office no later than two (2) days after the Match was played b)	 Protests will only be considered for obvious breaches/errors of the laws of the game that clearly had a material effect on the outcome of the Match c)	 No protests as to the result of a Match will be considered in relation to disciplinary decisions of the Match Officials d)	 Protests must be accompanied by a $150 administration fee in order to be considered. The administration fee must be lodged together with the written protest. A refund may apply at the discretion of the executive if a protest is upheld.
COMPETITION REGULATIONS 2018 COMPETITIONS 23 1. Age Eligibility a)	 The following table details the birth dates applicable to the age grades of the Competitions. Players must be within these ranges in order to be eligible for registration: Section 3: Eligibility Age Grade Birth Date U20 For players born on or after 1 January 1998 U18 For players born on or after 1 January 2000 U17 For players born on or after 1 January 2001 U16 For players born on or after 1 January 2002 U15 For players born on or after 1 January 2003 U14 For players born on or after 1 January 2004 U13 For players born on or after 1 January 2005 U12 For players born on or after 1 January 2006 U11 For players born on or after 1 January 2007 U10 For players born on or after 1 January 2008 U9 For players born on or after 1 January 2009 2. Hyundai A-League (HAL) Academy Clubs a) To be eligible to participate in a 2018 1st Grade the player must: i.	 Be born between 1 January 1998 and 31 December 2002 (inclusive); and ii.	 Be an Australian Player as defined by the Hyundai A-League & Foxtel National Youth League Player Contract Regulations 2017/2018.
COMPETITION REGULATIONS 2018 COMPETITIONS 24 iv. A Player who is required to stand down for receiving the required number of cautions v.	 A Player that has been expelled from a Match on the day/s prior to a Match but after the regular Disciplinary Committee hearing date vi.	 A Player that has been expelled from a Match on the same day as the Match but played early in the day vii.	 A Player that is deemed ineligible due to any article of these Regulations or pursuant to the FNSW Grievance and Disciplinary Regulations c) Any Team will automatically lose a match on forfeit and be fined $250, if an ineligible player participates in the match or, if at the time of the match, the Team is in breach of the cap on Visa Players set out in the Player Points System d)	 Additionally the Club, Team Official/s and / or Player may further sanctioned in accordance with the FNSW Grievance and Disciplinary Regulations e) For clarity, it is the Clubs absolute responsibility to ensure that it fields eligible players in any Match 4. Age Eligibility in Premiership Matches – Men’s & Youth Competitions a) For the Men’s 1st Grade, (excluding HAL Academies reference section 3.2), U20, U18, U16, U15, U14, U13, grades: i. As long as they are age eligible, players are permitted to play in any of the 1st Grade, U20, U18, U16, U15, U14, U13 age grades during the Premiership ii. Additionally, Clubs are permitted to play four (4) over age 1st Grade players in U20 in any given Match iii. No player is permitted to play more than 110 minutes on any match day, Goal Keepers are the exemption to the rule.
iv. No player is permitted to be listed on more than two (2) team sheets on any match day, Goal Keepers are the exemption to the rule. b) For the Youth U16, U15, U14 and U13 age grades: i. Clubs will not be permitted to leave any player off the team sheet unless that player is injured, absent through illness, or any other reason that is deemed appropriate by the Football NSW Executive. Clubs deemed to have breached this article will be fined $500 ii. Players are permitted to play up in any higher age grades of their Club, including across different divisions iii. Clubs that have squads in the SAP are able to field players from the U12 team in their U13 team iv. Association Youth League will be permitted to field players from an Associations SAP v. No player is permitted to play more than 110 minutes on any match day, Goal Keepers are the exemption to the rule.
COMPETITION REGULATIONS 2018 COMPETITIONS 25 iii.	 No player is permitted to play more than 110 minutes on any match day, Goal Keepers are the exemption to the rule. iv.	 No player is permitted to be listed on more than two (2) team sheets on any match day, Goal Keepers are the exemption to the rule. b) For the Women’s U17, U15, and U14 age grades: i. As long as they are age eligible, players are permitted to play in any of the U17-U14 age grades during the Premiership excluding those players registered to 1st Grade and Reserve Grade as per section 3 art.5 ii ii. Clubs will not be permitted to leave any player off the team sheet unless that player is injured, absent through illness, or any other reason that is deemed appropriate by the Football NSW Executive. Clubs deemed to have breached this article will be fined $500 iii. Players are permitted to play up in any higher age grades of their Club during the Premiership iv. Clubs that have full time Girl’s SAP or Girl’s players who play in the Clubs SAP are able to field players from their U13 team who are born in 2005 in their U14 team.
v. Clubs that have part time Girl’s SAP will not be permitted to field players in their U14 team vi. No player is permitted to play more than 110 minutes on any match day, Goal Keepers are the exemption to the rule. vii. No player is permitted to be listed on more than two (2) team sheets on any match day, Goal Keepers are the exemption to the rule. 6. Eligibility of Players in Championship Fixtures Men’s Competitions: a) For the Men’s 1st Grade, (excluding HAL Academies reference article 3.2), U20, and U18 grades: i.	 As long as a player is age eligible they are permitted to play in any of the 1st Grade, U20, and U18 grades of their club during the Championship ii.	 Other than the goal keeper, no overage player is eligible to play in an U20 grade Championship Match if he has actually taken the field for 1st Grade in two (2) of his last three (3) Premiership matches in which his Club has played iii.	 With the exception of Extra Time, No player is permitted to play more than 110 minutes on any match day, Goal Keepers are the exemption to the rule.
iv.  No player is permitted to be listed on more than two (2) team sheets on any match day, Goal Keepers are the exemption to the rule. Youth Competitions: a) For the Youth U16, U15, U14, U13 grades: i.	 As long as a player is age eligible they are permitted to play in any of the U16, U15, U14 and U13 grades of their club during the Championship ii.	 No player is permitted to play more than 110 minutes on any match day, Goal Keepers are the exemption to the rule. iii.	 No player is permitted to be listed on more than two (2) team sheets on any match day, Goal Keepers are the exemption to the rule.
COMPETITION REGULATIONS 2018 COMPETITIONS 26 Women’s Competitions: a) 1st Grade: i. As long as a player is eligible they will be available for selection for a Club in Championship Matches ii.	 With the exception of Extra Time, No player is permitted to play more than 110 minutes on any match day, Goal Keepers are the exemption to the rule. iii.	 No player is permitted to be listed on more than two (2) team sheets on any match day, Goal Keepers are the exemption to the rule. b) Reserve Grade: i.	 No player other than a goalkeeper will be eligible to play in a reserve grade Championship Match if she has actually taken the field for 1st Grade in two (2) of her last three (3) Premiership Fixtures in which her Club has played ii.	 With the exception of Extra Time, No player is permitted to play more than 110 minutes on any match day, Goal Keepers are the exemption to the rule.
iii.	 No player is permitted to be listed on more than two (2) team sheets on any match day, Goal Keepers are the exemption to the rule. c) U17, U15 and U14: i.	 Players in the U17 – U14 age groups can play in any higher age grade at their club during the Championship without it affecting their eligibility to play in their registered age grade matches. ii.	 Players registered to 1st Grade and Reserve Grade are not permitted to play down into the U17 – U14 age grades regardless of being age eligible.
COMPETITION REGULATIONS 2018 COMPETITIONS 27 b) For Football NSW SAP & Football NSW Girls SAP: i. Each applicable age grade is limited to two (2) RAE Players unless a special exemption is provided by FNSW on a case by case basis ii. RAE Players are to fall within the permitted squad totals. For clarity RAE Players cannot be registered in addition to the maximum squad totals iii. SAP Technical directors can make the determination of RAE status in their licence. For clarity, players seeking RAE status in U13 competition after leaving SAP will need to seek approval from FNSW 9. Player Identification Sheets a) Player identification sheets are to be made available to the opposing Team manager for perusal prior to the commencement of the Match, and it will be his / her duty to return the sheets to the Club after checking that they are in order b) Players for any Team that are not included on the player identification sheets are not permitted to take the field of play c) Any Team who cannot produce at least seven (7) Players that appear on the Player identification sheets for any Match will not have enough eligible Players to commence the Match and will be deemed to have forfeited the Match.
d) The referee is to report the reason for the forfeit on the team sheet and submit it to FNSW, signed by both Team managers e) Opposing Team managers are responsible for sighting the Player identification sheets prior to the Match. Should a Team suspect the opposition of replacing any Player between the initial identification sheet check and the commencement of either the first or second half, the following procedure must be followed: i. The manager of the Team suspecting a breach informs the Manager of the opposing Team that he / she wishes to check the identity of the specific Player/s ii. The Team managers of both Teams, along with the referee and 4th Official (should a 4th Official be appointed) check the identity of the Player/s in question against the player identification sheet and the team sheet, on the field of play before the Player/s leaves the field of play at either the half time interval or conclusion of the Match iii. Should it be determined that the Team has fielded an ineligible Player, FNSW is to be contacted immediately for further guidance to determine if the Match is to continue or if it will be immediately forfeited in favor of the Team that did not breach the regulation. If Football NSW is unable to be contacted the match should proceed and the match officials are to submit incident reports post- match through the incident report procedure.
COMPETITION REGULATIONS 2018 COMPETITIONS 28 a) The Player Point System for NPL NSW Men’s, NPL 2 NSW Men’s and NPL 3 NSW Men’s is as detailed in Schedule 8. b) The maximum points cap for NPL NSW Men’s, NPL 2 NSW Men’s in 2017 is 200 c) The maximum points cap for NPL 3 NSW Men’s in 2018 is 250for season 2019 will it reduce to 220, and for season 2020 it will further reduce to 200 points. For further details relating to the PPS for the NPL 3 NSW Men’s Competition please refer to schedule 10 d) Breach of the PPS during the season, either via fielding an ineligible player, falling below the minimum player roster, or upgrading players that result in “1st team” players in excess of the maximum, will result in a forfeit against the offending team.
COMPETITION REGULATIONS 2018 COMPETITIONS 30 1. Player Status a) Players who are registered participants in FNSW Competitions will be either Amateur or Professional Players as prescribed in the National Registration Regulations (NRR) b) Clubs are required to record the status of each Player on MyFootballClub by having the player self- register as either Amateur or Professional c) Players who participate for Clubs who play in the NPL NSW Men’s, NPL 2 NSW Men’s, NPL 3 NSW Men’s, NPL NSW Women’s and NPL 2 NSW Women’s Competitions can be either Amateur or Professional in accordance with the permissible total Professional players indicated in these Regulations d) All Players in other Leagues must be registered as Amateur Players 2. Amateur or Professional Player a) A Professional is a Player who has a written contract with a Club, under which he or she is paid to play football for that Club b) An Amateur is any player that is not a Professional. A Club may pay or reimburse an Amateur Player any expenses incurred by that Player without affecting that Player’s Amateur status, including travel, kit, equipment or insurance premiums. If however, an Amateur Player is paid or reimbursed more than $100 a week by a Club, the onus is on that Club to satisfy FNSW that the amount paid accurately reflects the expenses incurred by that Player. If the Club fails to satisfy this onus, that Player will be deemed to be a Professional Player 3. Reacquisition of Amateur Status a)	 A Player registered as a Professional Player cannot re-register as an Amateur Player until at least thirty (30) days after his or her last Match as a Professional Player 4. Process for the Registration of an Amateur a) All Amateur Players must be registered via the MyFootballClub system. The registration of an Amateur Player with a Club is effective from the date the individual is made active by the Club and allocated to the respective team within the national online registration system.
COMPETITION REGULATIONS 2018 COMPETITIONS 32 League Amateur Player Window Professional Player Window NPL NSW Men’s 1st December – 23rd February 1st December – 23rd February NPL NSW 2 Men’s 1st December – 16th February 1st December – 16th February NPL NSW 3 Men’s 1st December – 23rd February 1st December – 23rd of February State League Men’s 2nd January – 9th March N/A NPL NSW Youth 1st December – 23rd February N/A NPL 2 NSW Youth 1st December – 23rd February N/A Association Youth League 2nd January – 23rd February N/A NPL NSW Women’s 1st December – 23rd February 1st December – 23rd February NPL 2 NSW Women’s 1st December – 23rd February N/A Girls Conference League 2nd January – 23rd March N/A Skill Acquisition Program 2nd January – 2nd March N/A Girls Skill Acquisition Program 2nd January – 2nd March N/A Mid-Season Window for: • NPL NSW Men’s; • NSW 2 Men’s; • NSW 3 Men’s; • NPL NSW Women’s 14th May – 30th June 21st May – 15th June Mid-Season Window for: • State League Men’s; • NPL NSW Youth; • NPL 2 NSW Youth; • NPL 2 NSW Women’s; • Girls Conference League; • Association Youth League; • Skill Acquisition Program; 14th May – 30th June N/A Note: Registrations for Round 1 must be received and allocated to the respective team 2 weeks prior to the commencement of the relevant competition in order to be processed 9. Registrations Outside Registration Periods a) FNSW may register a Player outside of the Registration Periods if: i. That player is a goalkeeper and FNSW has been satisfied that the Club has justifiable reason for the request and has provided appropriate evidence ii. The Club has promoted a player to a 1st Team A-League Professional contract. A club must seek approval from FNSW (such approval to be granted or withheld by FNSW in its sole and absolute discretion). A replacement player must not be currently registered within the FNSW NPL NSW Competition.
COMPETITION REGULATIONS 2018 COMPETITIONS 36 15. International Transfer Certificate (ITC) a) This section applies to all Players whose last registration (current or otherwise) was either; I. Held with an overseas Club, this is inclusive of players who are permanent residents or citizens of Australia. II. A child aged between 10 and 18, who is a foreign national, who is seeking to register with an Australian club, and this registration will be their first registration anywhere in the world; III. A child aged between 10 and 18, who is an Australian or a foreign national, who is seeking to register with an Australian club and their previous registration was with an overseas club. b) If a Player was previously registered with an International Club, FNSW & FFA need to request an ITC from the National Association of that International Club. In accordance with FIFA Statutes, FNSW & FFA is only able to request an ITC from another National Association during the Registration Periods for FFA, as specified in FIFA TMS c) FNSW cannot make a player active in MyFootballClub until the ITC is received. If FFA does not receive a response to: i. An ITC request made via FIFA TMS, then within fifteen (15) days, the Player may immediately be registered on a provisional basis in accordance with FIFA Statutes ii. An ITC request made otherwise, then within thirty (30) days of the ITC request being lodged by FFA, the Player may immediately be registered on a provisional basis in accordance with the FIFA Statutes d) All ITC and TMS requests must only be submitted once a player has finished their playing commitments overseas e) To be eligible to participate in Competition matches all requests must be lodged as per the ITC/TMS procedures relevant for your Football NSW Competition prior to the registration windows closing as set out in section 4 art. 8 f) The Players must also be registered in MyFootballClub with their status at “Pending ITC” and allocated into their correct team by the deadline set out in section 4 art. 8.
COMPETITION REGULATIONS 2018 COMPETITIONS 44 in an unauthorised competition will be deemed to have committed Misconduct and may be sanctioned as per the FNSW Grievance and Disciplinary Regulations c) In applying the principle of no dual registration as defined by FIFA and elaborated by FFA, Players competing in competitions not recognised or approved by FNSW may be deemed “registered” and as such not be eligible for registration to Teams participating in FNSW Competitions.
COMPETITION REGULATIONS 2018 COMPETITIONS 49 12. Perpetual Trophy Ownership a) All perpetual trophies / shields remain the property of FNSW b)	 FNSW will retain possession of the perpetual trophy / shield immediately following the prize giving ceremony c)	 Should a perpetual trophy / shield be lost or damaged whilst under the care or custody of a Club, the latter shall refund to FNSW the cost of thorough repair or replacement in addition to any other penalty which FNSW may impose.
COMPETITION REGULATIONS 2018 COMPETITIONS 52 suitably qualified and identified Match Official, in uniform, from either side will take precedence over an unqualified person from the Home Club. b) The article above applies only to the following leagues; i. NPL NSW Boys Youth – U16 to U13 ii. NPL 2 NSW Boys Youth – U16 to U13 iii. Football NSW State League Men’s – 1st Grade, U20 & U18 iv. NPL NSW Girls – U17 to U14 v. NPL 2 NSW Girls – U17 to U14 vi. Football NSW Girls Conference League – U17 to U14 vii. Football NSW Association Youth League – U16 to U13 c)	 Matches in all other grades (except SAP & Girls SAP) cannot commence unless a qualified Match Official, appointed by FNSW, is officiating d)	 If a Referee fails to honour his / her appointment the 4th Official, or in the absence of a 4th Official the most senior Assistant Referee, shall take his / her place. In this case the home and visiting Teams are required to supply a replacement “Assistant Referee” for alternate halves e)	 Unless otherwise stated, Clubs are required to fulfill all Fixtures regardless of the attendance of Match Officials or not. Failure to fulfill any Fixture may result in sanction as per the FNSW Grievance and Disciplinary Regulations 9. Team Sheets a) All team sheets for all matches are to be completed online via SportsTG b) The Away Team must make their player selection in SportsTG by 2:00pm on the Friday prior to the scheduled weekend Fixture, or 2:00pm the day prior to a midweek Fixture. Failure to comply will result in a $25 fine c) Clubs are required to note the shirt number of each Player in SportsTG. This information appears automatically next to the Players name on the team sheet.
d) The Home Club will be responsible for printing and providing team sheets, from SportsTG, on Match day e) Failure of the Home Club to provide printed team sheets on Match day will result in a fine of $50 per team sheet f) Any changes to the Player selections post the Friday deadline must be manually noted on the printed copy of the team sheet g) The printed team sheet must be handed to the Referee at least 30 minutes before the scheduled kick-off time h) Changes to the team sheet will be permitted any time until ten (10) minutes prior to kick-off, at which point the following will apply: i. Should a listed starting Player be removed from the starting line-up, that Player may only be replaced by a Player listed as a substitute on the team sheet. The former starting Player may then be listed as a replacement. However, no other player may be added to the team sheet to replace the former substitute Player.
COMPETITION REGULATIONS 2018 COMPETITIONS 53 name another Player in his/her place, and the number of available substitutes will be decreased by one (1) i) The numbers on the back of the Player’s jerseys will correspond to the numbers on the team sheet handed to the Referee before the commencement of a Match. There must be no change of numbers from ten (10) minutes prior to or during a Match (this includes goalkeepers) j) A maximum of sixteen (16) Players only may be listed on the team sheet k) All grades team sheets, signed by the respective Team Officials, must be emailed by the Home Club to email address: matchreports@footballnsw.com.au and Away Club Contact to arrive no later than 5:00pm Tuesday following the weekend’s Match, or 48 hours following a mid-week Match. If FNSW does not receive the Team Sheets as specified above, the Home Team will be fined for failing to submit their team sheets on time ($10 per team sheet) l) When a Match is forfeited, the team sheet will be endorsed accordingly by the Referee m) A Team Official from both the home and away Club is to sign the team sheet at the completion of the Match to confirm the information is correct, including the Players listed, Match Officials listed, stood down Player’s listed, half time and full time scores are correct n) Each Team must nominate three (3) jacketed officials whose names are to be written on the team sheet o) Clubs must indicate all up-graded and over-age Players on the team sheet by marking the registered grade against all up-graded and over-age Players p) No player is permitted to be listed on more than two (2) team sheets on any match day, Goal Keepers are the exemption to the rule q) A Club who fails to list a player as stood down on the team sheet will be fined $100, if that player does not appear on the team sheet that player will be deemed as stood down providing the player meets the registration requirements.
COMPETITION REGULATIONS 2018 COMPETITIONS 54 a)	 For all premiership and Championship matches the home team is responsible for entering the half time and full time results of the match/s online into SportsTG no later than 45 minutes following the conclusion of the Match. b)	 Each Club is responsible for entering their player match statistics into SportsTG including the following: i. Goal Scorers ii. Cautions (Yellow Cards) iii. Expulsions (Red Cards) c) Failure to comply will any part of this article will result in a fine of $100 per breach 12. Caution and Result Reporting a) Expulsion and Caution reporting is as per the FNSW Grievance and Disciplinary Regulations 13. Caution and Expulsion Fines a)	 Clubs will receive the following automatic fines for cautions and expulsions received by their players in the Competitions for 1st grade, reserve grade and U20s; i. Player’s first caution of the Season - $10 per Player ii. Player’s subsequent caution of the Season - $30 per Player iii.	 When five (5) or more Players from the same Team are cautioned in the same match - $100 in addition to the individual caution fines iv. Player expelled from the field of play - $60 per Player v.	 When three (3) or more Players from the same team are expelled in the same Match - $150 in addition to the individual expulsion fines b)	 For the avoidance of doubt, these fines are payable in addition to any sanctions imposed against Clubs or their Players pursuant to the FNSW Grievance and Disciplinary Regulations.
COMPETITION REGULATIONS 2018 COMPETITIONS 55 1. Scope and Interpretation a)	 Schedule 1 is to be read in conjunction with the remainder of the Regulations, and does not constitute the complete regulations applicable to FNSW Institute (FNSWI) teams participating in the Competitions b) Schedule 1 is specific to the FNSWI only 2. Admission a)	 The Executive may from time to time permit the registration of FNSWI players for the purpose of participating in any Competition b) The Board may from time to time admit FNSWI Teams to participate in any Competition c)	 FNSWIS Teams will be subject to the admission and application criteria as per the Regulations, except where granted an exception by the Executive 3. Fees, Charges and Fines a)	 FNSWI Players, Coaches and officials will be liable for the same fees, charges and fines applicable to the Competitions in which they compete / participate 4. Championship Matches a) NSWIS teams entered into FNSW Competitions will be eligible to compete in Championship Matches 5. Club Championship a)	 Results from Matches in which FNSWI Teams compete will not count towards the Club Championship for any League. This includes all points and goals scored or conceded in matches participated in by FNSWI teams b)	 FNSWI Teams will not be eligible to obtain any points toward, or be eligible to win, the Club Championship for any League 6. Prize Money a)	 Should a FNSWI Team participate in a League that awards prize money, the FNSWI team will not be eligible to be awarded that prize money.
COMPETITION REGULATIONS 2018 COMPETITIONS 56 Schedule 2: Additional Rules – Association Youth League 1. Scope and Application a)	 Schedule 2 is to be read in conjunction with the remainder of the regulations, and does not constitute the complete regulations applicable to the Association Youth League Competition b) Schedule 2 is specific to the Association Youth League Competition only 2. Teams a)	 The number of teams and composition of teams will be as per the declaration of leagues and structure document issued by Football NSW 3. Eligible players and Registration a) In order to be eligible, Players must meet the age restrictions and not already be registered to a Club b) Association Youth League i. Teams in the Association Youth League will be permitted to register players that reside within the registered State Titles boundaries in which their Association falls (i.e Macarthur Association falls within Metropolitan South).
COMPETITION REGULATIONS 2018 COMPETITIONS 60 7. Match Officials a) The 2018 SAP will implement the Game Leader model as identified in the MiniRoos guidelines b) It is each licensees’ responsibility to appoint Game Leaders to their home SAP matches c) For clarity, a Game Leader can be either: i. club official; ii. capable parent; iii. older child or player; or iv. beginner referee.
COMPETITION REGULATIONS 2018 COMPETITIONS 61 1. Scope and Application a)	 Schedule 4 is to be read in conjunction with the remainder of the Regulations, and does not constitute the complete regulations applicable to the Girls Skill Acquisition Program (Girls SAP) participating in Competitions b) Schedule 4 is specific to Girls SAP only 2. Registration and Eligibility a) All players in the 2018 SAP must be registered on MyFootballClub b)	 All players will be required to register with a local community football Club in the region which the Girls SAP Club is located in and register with a Girls SAP Club/Association.
COMPETITION REGULATIONS 2018 COMPETITIONS 62 g) Breaches of the eligibility criteria will result in a fine to the licensee of $2,000 per breach 3. Players Per Team a) Permissible players per team are identified in the following table: Age Group Field Players Substitutes Team Total Licensee Squad Totals U10 9 3-5 12-14 12-14 U11 9 3-5 12-14 12-14 U12 9 3-5 12-14 12-14 U13 10 3-5 13-15 13-15 4. Match Format a)	 SAP match formats will reflect the MiniRoos guidelines. These formations provide a logical progression to the 1-4-3-3 National Curriculum preferred formation which will be implemented in the U13 – U16 and U14 – U17 age groups of the National Premier Leagues NSW Boys Youth and Girls Youth competitions respectively b) Matches will be scheduled over two (2) time slots, as follows: Age Group Players per Team Formation U10, U11, U12 9 v 9 1-3-2-3 U13 10 v 10 1-3-3-3 or 1-4-2-3 Match Slot Age Grade 1 U10, U11 2 U12 2 U13 5. League Tables and Points a)	 Consistent with the MiniRoos guidelines, league tables will not be kept during the game phase of the 2018 Girls SAP b) Similarly, points will not be attributed to the result of any match in the SAP game phase 6. Matches a) There will be no Championship Matches at the conclusion of the 2018 Girls SAP game phase b)	 FNSW will coordinate gala weekends for all age grades of the Girls SAP. The gala weekends will be delivered in accordance with the principles of MiniRoos football 7. Match Officials a) The 2018 SAP will implement the Game Leader model as identified in the MiniRoos guidelines b) It is each licensees’ responsibility to appoint Game Leaders to their home SAP matches c) For clarity, a Game Leader can be either: i. club official; ii. capable parent; iii. older child or player; or iv. beginner referee.
COMPETITION REGULATIONS 2018 COMPETITIONS 67 Football Federation Australia – National Premier Leagues A key outcome of the National Competitions Review (NCR) was the introduction of the Player Points System (PPS) to complement the Club Licensing framework for the National Premier Leagues (NPL). The objectives of the PPS are to: •  Provide greater opportunities to Australian Players; •  Promote a greater focus on the importance of youth development; •  Ensure Player salaries remain at levels which ensure the long term sustainability of NPL Clubs; •  Promote Players through the Club youth development structures; •  Increase the stability of Club Player Rosters; •  Maintain competitive balance and parity amongst the Clubs; •  Incentivise Players progressing through to national elite pathway teams (National Elite Pathway Team) to return to their original NPL Clubs; and •  Reward Clubs who develop Players that progress through to a National Elite Pathway Team. The PPS encourages Clubs to simultaneously promote greater focus on youth development whilst delivering the outcomes and objectives of the NCR.
The PPS distinguishes between two distinct types of NPL Club team: those upon which an age restriction is placed (e.g. U16s, U18s, U20s) (Age-Eligible Team) and the Club’s senior team, being the First Team. The PPS points cap (Points Cap) applies to each NPL Club’s First Team Player Roster (Player Roster) and this First Team is required to remain within the Points Cap at all times. The Points Cap for the 2018 season will be set by each Member Federation, in consultation with FFA, up to a maximum of 200 points.
Each Player is, as a starting point, attributed a points value of 10 points, after which his points value is adjusted depending on certain characteristics which result in points being added to or deducted from the Player’s points value. A Player’s points value cannot be less than 0 points. Promoting Players from the Club’s Age-Eligible Teams into the Player Roster is permitted in limited circumstances as outlined further in the Explanatory Notes and Guidelines under Player Roster Requirements.
COMPETITION REGULATIONS 2018 COMPETITIONS 68 Category Points Adjustment Criteria Youth Player -1 for each year the Player is under 23 years of age •  A Youth Player is 22 years of age or younger as at 31 December of the current NPL season. •  In relation to a Player’s age, one point is deducted from the Player’s points value for each year the Player is under 23 years of age. •  The maximum adjustment to a Player’s points value under this category is minus five points. Visa Player +10 •  A Visa Player is any Player who is not an Australian Player.
•  Ten points is added to a Player’s points value if that Player is a Visa Player. •  A Visa Player will only incur a maximum of 20 points on a Player Roster and will not otherwise be subject to the Switching Player category. •  A Visa Player may still benefit from the other categories of the PPS (e.g. Youth Player). •  A Club can have a maximum of two Visa Players on their Player Roster at any one time. Homegrown Player -1 for each season registered with the NPL Club •  A Homegrown Player is a Player that has been registered for any period during a season with his Club’s Age-Eligible Teams (U12s through to U20s only).
•  One point is deducted from the Player’s points value for each season the Player was registered with his Club’s Age-Eligible Teams. •  The maximum adjustment to a Player’s points value under this category is minus five points. Loyalty Player -1 for each continuous complete season with the NPL Club’s first team squad (starting from his fifth season) •  A Loyalty Player is a Player that has registered for his NPL Club’s First Team for at least five continuous seasons.
•  One point is deducted from a Player’s points value for each season, starting from his fifth continuous season, in which the Player is registered for the NPL Club’s First Team.
COMPETITION REGULATIONS 2018 COMPETITIONS 69 Category Points Adjustment Criteria Switching Player +5 •  Five points is added to a Player’s points value if: a) he was registered as a professional with his previous Club (this does not apply to the nominated Australian Marquee Player); or b) he was registered in the NPL as an amateur with his previous Club and he played 10 or more games in that Club’s First Team in the player’s most recent NPL season (unless the Player’s last registration was with a National Elite Pathway Team).
+3 •  Three points is added to a Player’s points value if he was registered in the NPL as an amateur with his previous Club and played in less than 10 games in that Club’s First Team in the most recent NPL season (unless the Player’s last registration was with a National Elite Pathway Team). +2 •  Two points is added to a Player’s points value if he is an Australian Player and his last registration was as an amateur with an overseas Club. +1 •  One point is added to a Player’s points value if the Player was last registered with a National Elite Pathway Team and registers for a NPL Club other than their Club of origin (i.e. the Club he was registered with prior to that National Elite Pathway Team).
Pathway Player 0 •  No points are added to, or deducted from, a Player’s points value only by virtue of that Player having left a NPL Club to join a National Elite Pathway Team and having returned to the same NPL Club. Australian Marquee Player 0 •  An Australian Marquee Player is an Australian Player that was registered as a professional Player for a Hyundai A-League Club or an overseas Club immediately prior to registering with the NPL Club. •  The Australian Marquee Player will only incur a maximum of 10 points on a Player Roster and will not otherwise be subject to the Switching Player category. The Player can benefit from the other categories of the PPS (i.e. Homegrown Player) •  A Club can have one Player on its Player Roster nominated as its Australian Marquee Player at any one time.
COMPETITION REGULATIONS 2018 COMPETITIONS 70 Points Deductions An NPL Club’s Points Total can be decreased in accordance with the following provisions: Category Points Bonus Criteria Youth Player Advancement -3 per Player •  Three points may be deducted from a Club’s Points Total for each Player that is signed by a National Elite Pathway Team from the NPL Club’s Age- Eligible Teams (U12s to U20s only). •  The points deduction will only apply for one NPL season, which must be applied in either the NPL season that the relevant Player moves to the National Elite Pathway Team, or the next NPL season.
First Team Player Advancement -8 per Player •  Eight points may be deducted from a Club’s Points Total for each Player that is signed by a National Elite Pathway Team from the NPL Club’s First Team Player Roster. •  The points deduction will only apply for one NPL season, which must be applied in either the NPL season that the relevant Player moves to the National Elite Pathway Team, or the next NPL season. Promoted Club -20 per Club •  Any club that is promoted from a lower division will have a bonus twenty points added (+20 points) to their Points Cap.
•  This points bonus only applies for the Club’s first season of promotion into the NPL, NPL 2, NPL 3 Competitions. General Definitions and Explanatory Notes The following discussion points and examples are intended to provide Member Federations and National Premier League Clubs with further clarity around each of the PPS categories. General Definitions National Elite Pathway Team A National Elite Pathway Team is a team which participates in the National Elite Pathway, as determined by the FFA Technical Department and the Member Federations from time to time. Points are credited for the movement of Players through the National Elite Pathway.
COMPETITION REGULATIONS 2018 COMPETITIONS 71 •  Hyundai A-League Club including Academy team’s (e.g. U12s to First Team) and the Hyundai A-League Team; •  Foxtel National Youth League team; •  National Training Centre team; •  Member Federation institute program team; or •  FFA Centre of Excellence Team. First Team Player Roster Is the roster of Players for a Club’s First Team maintained in accordance with the Player Points System and any other NPL competition regulations provided by the applicable Member Federation. Points Total Is the sum of all points attributed to all Players on a Club’s Player Roster at any given time. Explanatory Notes Player Roster Requirements •  At all times during a NPL season, a Club must include a minimum of 20 Players on its Player Roster and may include a maximum of 23 Players on its Player Roster.
•  A Club may promote a Player from its Age-Eligible Teams to play for its First Team up to a maximum of 40% of matches throughout a NPL season without being required to include such Player on the Player Roster. In order for such Player to be eligible to play in more than 40% of the matches in the NPL season, the Player must be included on the Club’s Player Roster. •  For the purposes of the PPS, playing in a match is defined as taking the field of play (ie. in the starting 11 or entering the field as a substitute). For the avoidance of doubt, it will not constitute playing a match if the Player remains on the bench and does not enter the field of play. •  All Players must be registered to the appropriate age-category (where applicable). Any Player who during the NPL 2016 Season exceeds the age-limit for the oldest Age-Eligible Team at an NPL Club (e.g. U20), must be included on his Club’s Player Roster.
COMPETITION REGULATIONS 2018 COMPETITIONS 72 Grant Notice or as a listed entitlement on the person’s online Visa Entitlement Verification); or •  the holder of a subclass 200 refugee visa or a subclass 866 protection visa issued by the Australian Government. Visa Player • A Visa Player is any Player who is not an Australian Player • Member Federations and NPL Clubs are encouraged to refer to the following website for further clarification regarding visas: http://www.border.gov.au/ • For the purposes of the PPS, a New Zealand Citizen is classified as a Visa Player unless he or she satisfies the definition of an Australian Player. Please refer to the Department of Immigration website for further clarification regarding the status of New Zealand Citizens in Australia: http://www.border. gov.au/ • Any Player participating in the NPL with a Hyundai A-League Club who has been permitted to play in the Foxtel National Youth League as an “NYL Australian Player” will, for the purposes of the PPS, be deemed an Australian Player.
Homegrown Player • A Player does not need to register in continuous seasons in a Club’s Age-Eligible Teams (e.g. U12s to U20s only) in order to be eligible for Homegrown Player points. • Example: For a Player who was registered for the Club in the U12s and U14s but was not registered with the Club in the U16s-U20s, a total of two points will be deducted from his points value for the current season. • A Player is eligible for Homegrown Player points at the same time as being eligible for Loyalty Player points.
Loyalty Player • Example: a Player is registered with a NPL Club’s First Team in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 (continuous seasons). If also registered in 2018, he will be eligible to receive his first point reduction of one point as a Loyalty Player in the 2018 season. • If a Player is not registered with any Club for a season and subsequently returns to his last NPL Club, the number of continuous seasons of registering for that NPL Club will be deemed to be continuous. • Example: a Player was registered with the same NPL Club in 2014, 2015 and 2016 (continuous seasons), however was not registered with any Club in 2017. If the Player registers with that NPL Club in 2018, it will be deemed to be his fourth continuous season with that Club.
• Should a Player move into a National Elite Pathway Team, the determination of the continuous seasons of service will not be deemed to have ceased if he returns to his previous NPL Club. During the Player’s time in the National Elite Pathway Team, the calculation of continuous seasons of service will be suspended. • Example: Player John Smith of NPL Club A has been part of the First Team squad for three continuous seasons. He then moves to a Hyundai A-League Club for two years and then at the completion of his stint with that Hyundai A-League Club, he returns to NPL Club A. This season with NPL Club A will be deemed his fourth continuous season.
Switching Player • This category only applies where a Player registers for a new Club.
COMPETITION REGULATIONS 2018 COMPETITIONS 73 • The definition of played means taking the field of play (ie. part of the starting eleven or taking the field as a substitute). • Switching Player points also apply for mid-season registrations and transfers, including a Player promoted from a Club’s Age-Eligible Team. • Where a Player is promoted from a Club’s Age-Eligible Team (or equivalent) to a Club’s Player Roster during the season, Switching Player Points will be applied where the Player’s registration immediately prior (e.g. earlier the 2016 season) or in the previous NPL season was with another NPL Club. Pathway Player •  A Pathway Player is subject to all other categories of the PPS (other than the Switching Player category). For example, he is eligible for Loyalty Player points and Homegrown Player points. •  A Player who departs a NPL Club for a National Elite Pathway Team and returns to the same NPL Club will be classified as a Pathway Player provided the Player has remained within the National Elite Pathway for the duration of their absence from the relevant NPL Club.
Example A: Player history of John Smith – Eligible Pathway Player 2012- 2015 - Registered with United FC (NPL Club) 2016 - Registered with Perth Glory (NYL) 2017 - Registered with Brisbane Roar (A-League) 2018 - Registered with United FC (NPL Club) Example B: Player history of Mark Jones – Ineligible Pathway Player 2015 - Registered with United FC (NPL Club) 2016 - Registered with Perth Glory (NYL) 2017 - Registered with Thailand FC (Overseas) 2018 - Registered with United FC (NPL Club) Australian Marquee Player •  An Australian Marquee Player is subject to all other categories of the PPS (e.g. Homegrown Player) but will not be subject to the Switching Player category: a)  Subject to paragraph (b) below, a Player may only be categorised as an Australian Marquee Player in his first season with the Club and for one season only in his career for that Club. For the avoidance of doubt, a Player is not able to be an Australian Marquee Player in his second season in the NPL with that Club.
b)  Notwithstanding paragraph (a) above, if a Player is categorised as an Australian Marquee Player for an NPL Club, he then transfers as a professional to a Hyundai A-League Club or overseas Club and then subsequently returns to the NPL and seeks to register for an NPL Club (either the same or different NPL Club), he is eligible to be categorised as an Australian Marquee. Points Deduction– Youth Player Advancement Example: A NPL Club has an U12 team Player and an U20 team Player signed this season by a National Elite Pathway Team. The NPL Club can choose to have (a) six points deducted (-6 points) from this season’s Points Total, (b) three points deducted (-3 points) from this season’s and next season’s Points Total, or (c) six points deducted (-6 points) from next season’s Points Total.
COMPETITION REGULATIONS 2018 COMPETITIONS 74 points deducted (-8 points) from this season’s and next season’s Points Total, or (c) sixteen points deducted (-16 points) from next season’s Points Total. Points Deduction – Promoted Club This category applies to Clubs promoted into the NPL and NPL Clubs promoted from NPL 2nd division into the NPL 1st division.
COMPETITION REGULATIONS 2018 COMPETITIONS 76 “Association Member” means those admitted from time to time as association members of Football NSW under the Football NSW Constitution. “Away Club” Means the Club not playing the Fixture or Match at its home ground and / or appearing second on the fixture list in the event a match is conducted at a neutral venue. “Board” mean the directors of Football NSW appointed or elected from time to time. “Body” Has its meaning given to it under the FNSW Grievance and Disciplinary Regulations. “By-Laws” means the by-laws of Football NSW as amended from time to time.
“Championship” means the final series conducted at the completion of the Premiership in accordance with the Football NSW Rules and Regulations. “Club” means an entity formed for the purpose of playing football or futsal in the Competitions. “Club Official” means any person involved with the administration, management or organisation of a Club or Centre (whether paid or unpaid), including employees, contractors, directors, representatives and volunteers. “Coach” Any person with the required qualifications registered with Football NSW to control a Football teams training and match performance.
“Competitions” means any or all of the football matches or competitions conducted by Football NSW. “Constitution” means the constitution of Football NSW as amended up to 26 August 2011. “Cup” means a tournament or event conducted by Football NSW which includes, but not limited to, the Waratah Cup played in the State in accordance with the Football NSW Rules and Regulations. “Executive” means the Chief Executive Officer of Football NSW or his or her nominee. “FFA” means Football Federation Australia Limited, the governing body for football (soccer) in Australia. “Field of Play” or “playing area” Means the field of play and any perimeter area between the line markings of the pitch and the spectator area.
“FIFA” means Federation Internationale de Football Association, its successor or assignee. “Fixture” means a meeting of clubs as scheduled in all grades applicable. “FNSW Grievance and Disciplinary Regulations” means the Football NSW Grievance and Disciplinary Regulations 2014. “Football Activity” means any activity of a football nature that takes place on the field of play, playing area or within the external surrounds of a ground or venue or any other activity relating or incidental to the objects of Football NSW.
“Football NSW” means Football NSW Limited ACN 003 215 923 which is the governing body for football (including Futsal) in the State. “Hyundai A-League (HAL) Academy Clubs” means Central Coast Mariners FC, Sydney FC & Western Sydney Wanderers FC National Youth League team and under pinning teams that are participating in the National Premier League 2 NSW Men’s & National Premier League NSW Youth Competitions “Home Club” Means the Club playing the Fixture or Match at its home ground and/or appearing first on the fixture list in the event a match is conducted at a neutral venue.
COMPETITION REGULATIONS 2018 COMPETITIONS 77 “Manager” Any Person registered with Football NSW to control the administrative aspect of a Team’s training and match performance. “Match” means any match played in a Football NSW Competition, Cup, Premiership, other event or tournament under Football NSW’s control. “Match Official” means a referee, assistant referee, fourth official, match commissioner, any person in charge of safety or any other person appointed by FFA, Football NSW, a Referee’s Body, a Centre, an Association Member or a Club to assume responsibility in connection with a Match. “Misconduct” has the meaning given to it under section 15.3 of the FNSW Grievance and Disciplinary Regulations.
“Official” means a Club Official, Match Official or Team Official. “Person” means a natural person. “Participation Agreement” means the Part 3 document completed by the club or team on acceptance to the competition. “Participant” means a Player, Official or Spectator. “Player” means any person who participates in a Match (irrespective of whether he or she is registered with FFA, junior or senior or an Amateur or Professional). “Pre-Season” Means the period of the year outside the Season. “Pre-Season Competition” means Fixtures or matches played prior to the commencement of a Football NSW Competition.
“Premiership” means the round robin Matches (both home and away) that a Team competes in during a Season in accordance with the Football NSW Rules and Regulations. “Professional Player” Means a player registered with a football club under a written contract to play football for reward other than payment for sundry expenses such as traveling to and from a football activity. Every other player is an Amateur player. “Regulations” means these Football NSW Competition Regulations. “Representative Competition” Means any competition involving solely teams representing either Nations, States, Territories, Regions or institutes.
“Round” means a series of fixtures scheduled by Football NSW. “Season” means from the commencement of a Football NSW Competition to the conclusion of a Football NSW Competition unless otherwise directed by Football NSW. “Spectator” means a person who attends a Match. “Stadium” means stadia, venue or ground where the Match is conducted. “Stadium Technical Requirements” means the regulations adopted on 6 August 2012. “State” means the state of New South Wales with the exception of the northern regions of NSW which are identified by FFA as “Northern NSW”.
“Suspension” means a suspension applicable under, or issued pursuant to, the FNSW Grievance and Disciplinary Regulations. “Team” means an individual group of Players and Officials submitted by a Club to represent the Club in a Competition.
COMPETITION REGULATIONS 2018 COMPETITIONS 78 “Team Official” means any person involved with the management, preparation or participation of a Team (whether paid or unpaid), including the coaches, managers, medical staff, other support staff or any other person acting for or on behalf of a Club, Centre or an Association Member. “Trial Match” means any Match played by two Clubs which does not form part of a Football NSW Competition, Cup, Premiership, other event or tournament but has been sanctioned by Football NSW.

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