Little League Football Officers' Manual

20 LOCAL RULES

Refer to

The rules that apply to all Leagues are the Constitution, Procedure and Playing Rules, which can be found in the LLF Rulebook and FA Rules.

However, local decisions may be made for many items where: -

  • the local League has the power to make local decisions (e.g. co-opting people onto the Committee)
  • the LLF Rulebook has allowed local variations to be made (e.g. setting Individual Membership fees)
  • the LLF Rulebook does not cover the matter (e.g. sportsmanship awards)
Please note that no local rule may conflict with the LLF Rulebook or F.A. Rules.

In some circumstances, it is wise to decide the local rules before any possible conflict may arise. For example, although disciplinary problems should be few and far between, it could be wise to set up a disciplinary committee so that it may be called into action promptly.

Local Rules should be documented and freely available to the Committee.

Local Rules which Leagues may wish to consider include: -

Section 19
Format of League
- what sections, ages, genders?
Section 14A
Competition Rules
- the format of Cup Competitions
- deciding league positions - points, goal difference etc
- deciding Sportsmanship awards
Rule 5
Section 25
Number of players in a squad
Minimum number of players for the game to count (F.A. Law 3 says seven, but Leagues can decide a higher number). What happens if a team has fewer players available?		 Rule 2.3
Rule 4.1.2.4
Rules for replacing players who have left
Rules for replacing semi regular players e.g. school
Rules for dealing with brothers during selection meetings
 Rule 2.3

Section 15
Purchase of trophies Rule 5.3 & Section 26
Rules for authorising kit replacements and claiming other expenditure
Granting the Secretary an expense float
Price of Individual Membership		 Const 6

Proc 6 & Rule 1.7
Rules governing any sub-committees appointed
Rules governing sponsorship		 Const 5
Rule 1.5 & 1.6