0. Derby Junior Football League Pre-Season Meeting
Tuesday 30th August 2016
Rolls-Royce Social Club
Derby Junior Football League

1. Derby Junior Football League
AGENDA
Welcome.
THIS SLIDE SHOW WILL BE AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD FROM TOMORROW
Changes For 2016/17
Referee Issues
Competition Rules minor changes
Age Groups Venues / free date s
Contact Details
AOB
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2. Derby Junior Football League
Welcome – House Rules
All Clubs Must Sign In.
No fire alarm tests expected.
Mobile phones OFF or SILENT
Feel free to ask questions as we go along but….
….. announce your club name
….. don’t talk over anyone.
Bar available (please return your empties).
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3. Derby Junior Football League
Changes In 2016/17
Different addresses for free dates
All Under 11 matches at the Racecourse
All Under 12 matches at Alvaston Park
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4. Reminder – Changes in recent seasons
Rule Change - Pitchside Behavior
“The Management Committee now has the power to issue a Summary Suspension of any individual from attending all League matches for a period of 28 calendar days whilst an issue is being fully investigated”
Spectator Areas
Everyone must stand behind the respect line.
Parents must stand on the opposite side from team managers
At Leesbrook School all spectators must remain outside the fence.
Respect Ambassadors
Every team – every match.
Clearly identifiable.
Monitor behavior and advise team managers who are expected to react as necessary to any concerns.
Welcome the Referee to the fixture.
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5. Derby Junior Football League
Changes for 2016/17
No ID Cards at U11
Players must still be registered on the system
Spot checks will be undertaken
‘Throw-In’ Law change at U11 & U12
There will be no ‘re-take’
30 + New Referees – RESPECT
Less venue co ordination !!!!! .
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6. Derby Junior Football League
Referee Issues
Allocation to Matches
Marking
Referee Accreditation and Training
Parent Referees
Pitch Side Behaviour / Respect
How To Report Concerns
Disciplinary Information Requests
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7. Your Teams Respect Ambassador
 The Respect Ambassador is mandatory at every game.
They must be a person who is prepared to wear the vest and be an active member of the team.
 They must be pro-active in promoting respect within the spectators and the managers.
 Work alongside the oppositions Respect Ambassador to ensure the children have a pleasant and enjoyable game
 They are there to support the managers and the referee during the game.
 To report any Feedback good or bad to Lynsey the Leagues Welfare/Respect Officer at

8. Competition Rules – Managers to know !!
Match Duration
Ball size
Kick-off time
Half time break
Throw-Ins
Free Kicks
Back Pass
Off-Side (U 11 and u12 only)
Substitutions
Retreat Line
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9. Derby Junior Football League
Dates (U9, U10, U11 & U12)
Season Start & End
Start; Sat 10th Sept 2016
Last Matches; 28th May 2017
Cup Competitions (U12)
1st & 2nd October 1st Rounds
30th (Sunday Cup 2nd Round)
There will be no League matches on these dates These dates currently have no fixtures but Cup Fixtures for Oct will be released this week
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10. Derby Junior Football League
Under 12’s
Matches Played on Sat & Sun
SEPARATE COMPETITIONS
Venue Alvaston Park ONLY
Saturday Two Groups
KO’s 9.30 am and am
Sunday Four Groups
KO’s
9.30am,11.00 am ,12.30 pm and 2.00 pm
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11. Derby Junior Football League
Under 11’s
Matches played on Sunday ONLY
All matches at The Racecourse
Eight Groups
Kick Off Time’s
9.30am,11.00 am ,12.30 pm and 2.00 pm
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12. Derby Junior Football League
Under 10
All matches are at The Racecourse
KO times will be pm and 1.00 pm
Non competitive KO’s will be fixed for each team until Xmas
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13. Derby Junior Football League
Under 9’s
All matches are at The Racecourse
KO times will be 9.15 am and pm
Non competitive KO’s will be fixed for each team until Xmas
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14. Development (U7 & U8) Section
Fixtures published on F.T.
Two venues
– Leesbrook School U7
– Mackworth U8
No League Closed Dates
Footwear must be trainers
Spectators
Two Seasons In One – Autumn and Spring
All Teams Use Full Time Txt Results Service
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15. Contact Details League Secretary’s Mobile – 07715 991546
Match Day Weather Hotline –
Rest Day Requests (Secretaries ONLY)
Claire B
Tommy W
Steve N
Iain J
Website -
Twitter
Facebook -
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16. Any Other Business. Questions – Committee Available
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17. To Follow New Secretaries Forum. All welcome to stay
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