Changing the perceptions
Most people see the Discipline side of the County FA as a 'money making' exercise. The role of the Discipline Team is to ensure that the Rules and Regulations of The FA and County FA are upheld and to enforce good discipline and fair-play in the grassroots game.
We endeavour to be firm but fair when enforcing our remit and to that effect we are pleased to announce the launch of the Discipline Handbook ( please see related documents) The Handbook has been designed to help clubs understand the discipline process, how to complete the forms and the timescales involved. All forms must be returned, completed correctly along with the correct monies or you run the risk of further charges.
Playing Suspended Players
Clubs and players should be aware that we are now linked to a national database, which links information about players and clubs including all suspensions. As a club you are fully responsible for ensuring that your players are not suspended before you play them. If you do play a suspended player you could be facing a fine of around £75.00 and you run the risk of having points deducted by your league. Also the player will be facing a fine of around £50.00 and also potentially have his/her suspension increased.
If the player is suspended for monies owed or outstanding debts, the debt must be paid to the County FA only before he/she can play and receive either a receipt for payment or a clearance notice before playing. Players are still under suspension until this paperwork has been received.
Please see related documents for suspension lists detailing monies owed, onfield offences or assaults.
Clubs who have any questions should contact Matt Edkins (Fines and Affiliations Officer) preferably by email, to check players against the suspension list. Emails are to be sent to matt.edkins@leicestershirefa.com
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