1. WELCOME TO THE LIFL and NEXT SEASON !!
SEASON
LINCOLNSHIRE INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL LEAGUES - U18 & U21
LEAGUE HANDBOOK RULES AND CLUB DIRECTORY
Incorporating FULL U18 &U21 FIXTURES & LIFL CUP DRAWS
LEAGUE WEBSITE : OR
AFFILIATED TO LINCOLNSHIRE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
LIFL RESPECT LEAGUE AT CUP FINAL –ESLAFORDE PARK

2. Winning Teams in the LIFL - past years
REFS at SINCIL BANK 2012 AB League Cup
Ref was our own
Rod Brant now Committee man
SAXILBY ATHLETIC FC GA Finalists

3. Lincolnshire Intermediate Football League 2015/2016 Under 18 & Under 21 as presented* at Open Evening Tuesday 24 February 2015 THE FALCONER - MANOR PARK
* Updated Feb 2016

4. Introduction Giving you an insight into our league
The LIFL would like to welcome you to this evening’s presentation about our leagues that we organise and what we can offer your clubs in terms of football provision to you and your youth players.
This evening is about the following: -
Giving you an insight into our league
What you can expect from us
How we run our league.

5. ROGUES GALLERY- LIFL PHIL TEAL -CHAIRMAN
PAUL MASON - HON SEC & FIXTURES SECRETARY
STEVE ETCELL - REFS SECRETARY
JOHN MULHALL - PRESS & WEBSITE
JOHN WOOD – TREASURER & VICE CHAIRMAN
KEITH CAWKWELL
LIFL REGISTRAR

6. League Committee Chairman – Phil Teal*
Vice Chairman & Treasurer – John Wood*
League & Fixture Secretary – Paul Mason
Registrar – Keith Cawkwell
Results Secretary – Andrew Herbert
Referee Appointments Secretary – Steve Etcell
Welfare Officer – Maxine Etcell
Press Officer – John Mulhall
League Committee Members – Ray Cooling, Rod Brant, Bob Davenport, Andrew Flint and Jonathan Hodges
* Founder members 1995

7. History of the League
The LIFL was set up in time for the 1995/96 season.
Its main aim was to create stepping stone for youngsters who had played youth football at Under 16 to progress and play Under 18 football before the big leap into men’s open age football. A pathway to the senior game.
The league has grown in size and popularity over the years and at its peak, the league has offered of up to 4 Divisions
- Premier (by election and preference)
with three Regional divisions by club preference
– Central Lincs plus - North and South
At the start of the 2014/15 the league created an Under 21 Lincolnshire Midweek League. (Now run by LFA in )

8. LEAGUE STRUCTURE MODELS (past)
Season
Lincolnshire Intermediate Football League
PREMIER LIFL
LIFL NORTH 1
Boston Town
Bottesford Town (North) 2
Bottesford Town (Prem)
Brigg Town 3
Caythorpe & Fulbeck
Cleethorpes Town 4
East Coast Youth
Gainsboro Trinity 5
Lincoln Moorlands Railway
Retford United (North) 6
Lincoln United
Saxilby Athletic 7
Retford United (Prem) 8
Ruston Sports (Prem)
LIFL CENTRAL
LIFL SOUTH
Greenbank
Billinghay Athletic
HBW United
Cranwell
Louth Old Boys
Heckington Juniors
Louth Town
Horncastle Town
Retford United (Central)
North Parade
Ruston Sports (Central)
Old Leake Youth
Sleaford Town JFC
Ruston Sports (South)
St Helens Colts
Sleaford Town Boys 9
Welton
St Helens JFC 10
Woodhall Spa
Wyberton Colts 11
Young Dons
35 Clubs in all Divisions

9. LIFL CUP WINNERS PAST AB Final 2014 REFS RUSTON SPORTS A BANDELOW
SWIFTS JFC Jackson work wear 2014
CAPT LINC UTD 2012
SLEAFORD TOWN ASHBY AVENUE 2014
STEVE ASHER MEMORIAL WINNERS
JACKSON WORKWEAR 2012 LINCOLN UNITED WINNERS

10. LIFL WEB SITE : www.lifl.co.uk or www.leaguewebsite.co.uk/lifl

11. Present Day (season )
The U18 league currently consists of TWO Divisions – North and South due the fall in our number of clubs progressing to U18.
The recent introduction of the Mid Lincs U17 league has delayed progress of some teams to our U18 league this season, (our peak was 48 teams in four divisions).
Currently we have 20 teams at Under 18.

12. INTERMEDIATE Under 18’s
A brief synopsis on the League : In order to provide a football competition for players under eighteen but over the normal lower age of sixteen which used to end Youth Status for players, the founding members of LIFL formed this successful league and its cup competitions in season. The late Steve Asher (former Secretary), along with Phil Teal (Chairman), Maureen and Steve Dennis (now life members) and our Life President George Addlesee, were the mainstay members who we can thank for our present league status.

13. INTERMEDIATE Under 18 We are affiliated to Lincolnshire FA
but still attract clubs from close by Notts FA and we are strong in North Lincs.
We have expanded and have grown to enable normally four divisions with a Premier, North, South and Central divide and four Cups and Shield Trophies. Finals played around the County at top professional club grounds.
We now have around 25 clubs but are always open to new and former member clubs to swell our ranks as one of the best competitions for Youths before they progress to senior open age soccer.
We started the Midweek LIFL Under 21 league in Sept
Tonight and in future we are mainly focused on growth of U18 back to its former strength but will also help promote the U21 format with our LFA and other senior clubs.

14. 2015-16 START POSITION FOR CLUBS
4 CUPS OPEN TO U18
Cup Closed in
TWO U18 LEAGUES
BOTH LIFL U18 DIVISIONS NEED TO GROW

15. PAST WINNERS OF LIFL LEAGUES 1995 - 2014

16. PAST WINNERS OF LIFL LEAGUES 1995 - 2014

17. The Annual General Meeting of the Lincolnshire Intermediate Football League will be held on Wednesday 07th June pm at the Falconer , Welton Manor Golf Centre, Hackthorn Road Welton, Lincoln LN2 3PA. Your Club is invited to attend.
Paper work will be sent as per below with “forms” Enclosed. (current year’s on our LIFL website)
AGM Agenda
Application Form- A copy needs to be completed for each team that your club is entering.
A Fixture calendar where your club need to indicate if you are available in order that the date can be omitted when the fixtures are produced. Also if pitch sharing you need to indicate when you wish to be at home.
Also your club need to
Indicate whether your home matches are to be morning or afternoon
Indicate if you would like to be Premier Division or Regional
Ensure that you have affiliated to your County FA and the affiliation number is supplied to the League.
Pay your League fees.
Note that the AB League Cup is Mandatory, The Steve Asher Memorial Charity Cup is optional and the George Addlesee Trophy (not open to premier league teams) is also optional.
Entry to Jackson Workwear Charity Trophy is for clubs exiting G.A cup first round.
Please note there are no apologies allowed, your club must be represented

18. LIFL AGM AND FIXTURES MEETINGS PRE-SEASON
WE FEEL SOME OF OUR STRENGTHS ARE:
REGIONAL DIVISIONS with extension to neighbouring CFAs
PREMIER DIVISION STANDARD & QUALITY IF DESIRED
CLUB FIXTURES AMICABLY AGREED AND IN-BUILT FLEXIBILTY
CUP DRAWS AT AGM OR FIXTURES MEETINGS - CLUBS PRESENT
RELIABLE EXPERIENCED QUALIFIED GOOD REFEREES
EXPERIENCED FRIENDLY COMMITTEE
GOOD GROUNDS/ FACILITIES FROM CLUBS
AND LIFL CUP FINALS AT SENIOR CLUB GROUNDS (LCFC)

19. THE LIFL and ITS COMMITTEE CONSIDER OUR CUSTOMERS WHO ARE:-
PLAYERS
CLUBS
PARENTS
VOLUNTEERS
SECRETARIES, COACHES, MANAGERS,
LINE MARKERS, LAUNDRY MAIDS, CAR DRIVERS
REFEREES YOUNG AND OLD !!!
WE CARE SO MUCH WE AWARD A TROPHY TO THE CLUB VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR !!
LIFL Club Official of the Year
2011/2012 Darren Brewin Cranwell
2012/2013 Liz Rogers Metheringham
2013/14 Jon Hodges Welton

20. PAST WINNERS OF LIFL CUPS - main LEAGUE CUP – SINCIL BANK
Andrew Bandelow Memorial League Cup (Formerly League Cup)
1995/ Lincoln United 1 Welton 0
1996/1997 Horncastle Town 3 Lowlands 1
1997/ Winterton Rangers 3 Appleby Frod 1
1998/ Lincoln United 4 Greenbank 0
1999/ Gonerby 2 G.F Hykeham 0
2000/ Muskham United 3 Gainbrgh Trnity 1
2001/ Grimsby Town 2 Lincoln United 2
(Grimsby won 10-9 on pens)
2002/ Clee Community 2 Appleby Frodingham 1
2003/ Nettleham 3 Bottesford Town 1
2004/2005 Gainsborough Trinity 3 Clee Cons 1
2005/2006 Humberston Motors 5 Ruston Sports 1
2006/2007 Brigg Town 1 Lincoln United 0
2007/2008 Lincoln United ‘A’ 4 Lincoln United ‘B’ 2
2008/2009 Lincoln United 4 Sleaford Town 2
2009/2010 Lincoln Moorlands 3 Lincoln United 2
2010/2011 Retford United 3 Lincoln Moorlands 0
2011/2012 Ruston Sports 3 Bottesford Town 2
2012/2013 Gainsborough Trinity 1 Bottesford Town 0
2013/2014 Ruston Sports 3 Sleaford Town 3
(Ruston won on pens)

21. George Addlesee Trophy
1996/1997 Lincoln United 4 Louth United 2
1997/1998 Louth United 6 Brigg Town 1
1998/1999 Louth United 2 Navenby 0
1999/2000 Lincoln United 4 Golden Cross 1
2000/2001 Lincoln United 5 Appleby Frodingham 0
2001/2002 Clee Community 1 Barton Town 0
2002/2003 Clayton Wanderers 4 Appelby Frodingham B 1
2003/2004 Nettleham 2 Retford United 1
2004/2005 Expression Colts 3 Sleaford Town 1
2005/2006 Louth United 2 Brigg Town 1
2006/2007 Brigg Town 2 Louth United 0
2007/2008 Appleby Frodhm 5 Scawby 3
2008/2009 Trentside Rangers 3 Travellers Youth 0
2009/2010 Lincoln United 4 Appleby Frodingham 1
2010/2011 H B W Utd (North) 2 H B W Utd (Central) 1
2011/2012 Ruston Sports 3 Welton 0
2012/2013 East Coast Youth 2 Ruston Sports 0
2013/2014 Sibsey Youth 3 Saxilby Athletic 1

22. Steve Asher Memorial Charity Cup (formerly Jackson Workwear Cup)
1997/1998 Lincoln City 3 Boston United 2
1998/1999 Boston United 1 Sleaford & District 0
1999/2000 Boston United 3 Lincoln United 2
2000/2001 Boston United 2 Lincoln United 1
2001/2002 Lincoln United 2 Appleby Frod B 2
(Lincoln won 4-2 on pens)
2002/2003 Lincoln Moorlands 7 Welton ‘A’ 0
2003/2004 Nettleham 2 Retford United 1
2004/2005 Expression Colts 5 Sleaford Town 2
2005/2006 Louth United 3 Brigg Town 1
2006/2007 Louth United 4 LSS Mariners 2
2007/2008 Lincoln United 3 Sleaford Town 2
2008/2009 Sleaford Town 3 Lincoln United 2
2009/2010 Ruston Sports 4 Lincoln United 2
2010/2011 Lincoln Moorlands 3 Caythorpe & Fulbeck 1
2011/2012 Lincoln United 2 Caythorpe & Fulbeck 1
2012/2013 Cleethorpes Town 4 Ruston Sports Central 0
2013/2014 Sleaford Town 3 Cleethorpes Town 1
Jackson Workwear Trophy  (STARTED )
2013/2014 Swifts JFC 5 Welton 2

23. REGISTRATION FEES for L.I.F.L (2014-15) PAGE 3 of 4 cont’d
Please note Club fees and deposit are only payable on first joining the league.
An annual subscription is payable for each team entered into the league each year.
Description
Cost
Total
Club Fees – NEW CLUBS ONLY
Club League Entry Fee
£60
New Club League Deposit
NIL
League 2014/15 Subscription
No of Teams
Intermediate (U18) existing or extra Teams each XI
(For existing Member clubs only)
CUP Entry FEES
Andrew Bandelow League Cup mandatory all clubs
Steve Asher Memorial Cup (Optional)
George Addlesee Shield (Premier clubs excluded) by default from above if APPLICABLE) (Jackson Workwear Cup Currently not run )
£20
Incl’d
Total Fees
£100 TYPICAL /TEAM 

24. LEAGUE TEAM REGISTRATION or NEW TEAM APPLICATION FORM
2014/2015 SEASON ALL FORMS TO RETURNED BY AGM (date 4th JUNE 2014)
Page 1 of 4. Name of Club & Team Entered
VIP please complete a form for each team* you will have in LIFL)
**All clubs need approved Public Indemnity and liability Insurance
CLUB DETAILS:
Club Name:
County FA Affiliation**:
(County Name & Number)
Team Name*:
Division Requested:
Premier or Regional – CLUBS HAVE PREFERENCE OR INVITATION TO PREM if available
GROUND DETAILS:
Home Ground:
GROUND’S POST CODE
 (directions and Maps appear on our LIFL web site)
Pitch Sharing:
 In cases of conflicting times and days for LIFL fixtures. Preferred times of KICK OFF am or pm will be sorted in LIFL Fixture Meeting before season starts.
Pitch Notes:
Contact Tel number for ground
HOME KIT DESCRIPTION: COLOURS (not BLACK shirts)
CHANGE OR AWAY KIT COLOURS
Shirt:
Shorts:
Socks:

25. Page 2 of 4. Contacts (CLUB REGISTRATION FORM)
TEAM CONTACT:
Name:
Position:
Coach/Manager/Administrator
Address:
Postcode:
Phone:
Mobile:
Name/Contact number of person who would referee in the absence of appointed ref
CLUB OFFICER: FOR CORRESPONDENCE
Name:
Position:
Secretary/Chair person
Address:   
Postcode:
Phone:
Mobile:

26. Page 3 of 4. Welfare Officer & Medical Person for Team Matches.
Welfare Officer and /or TEAM Medical Person in attendance or CONTACT:
Name:
Position:
Welfare Officer / Medical Person in attendance
Please State if it is your team Coach/Manager if nobody else is defined, registered or qualified.
Address:
Postcode:
Phone:
Mobile:

27. Rules and Regulations
A round up of rules and regulations people may not be aware of ….. ???
SPONSORED BY THE FALCONER

28. Rules and Regulations
A round up of rules and regulations people may not be aware of ….. ???
Players’ registration forms must be in the hands of the League Registrar before they are eligible to play in this League.
Players can be registered up to 48 hours prior to a match. NB Match Officials CANNOT register players on the day of the match.
The games are played with 5 from 5 substitutes, Roll on Roll off. (all DIVISIONS OF U18 ) The referee shall be informed of the names of the substitutes not later than 5 minutes before the start of the match.
Ensure your Pre Match Team Sheet U18 has been completed and handed to the Referee and opponents 15 minutes before kick off
At the end of the match obtain the AWAY TEAM scorers names from your opponents to report to our Results Sec (Andy Herbert).
By 6-00pm on a Sunday and within 24 hours for midweek matches text / the result and scorers from both sides to Andy Herbert RESULTS SEC.
Within 7 days send a completed team sheet to the League Registrar –Keith Calkwell

29. Rules and Regulations CUP MATCHES (Normally 13:30 KO)
a. If you wish to kick off at am, notify your opponents at least 8 clear days before the match days. This can either be verbally via telephone or in writing.
Cup matches take precedence over League matches
Cup matches are concluded on the day either by extra time and / or penalties. There are no replays.

30. Rules and Regulations
UNDER 18 LIFL LEAGUES AND CUP Incl LFA County Cup
Players must be over 15 and under 18 on August 31st 2016 for season.
Football Pitches (AGP -3G ie.- Artificial Grass Pitches) are allowed in this competition providing they meet the required performance standards and are listed on the FA’s Register of Football Turf Pitches
With the proviso that teams tell the LIFL and opponents in advance.

31. Rules and Regulations U18 cont’d
U18 Matches will usually be played on a Sunday with kick off times being am and 2-15.pm
except November, December & January pm is 2-00.pm.
U18 Matches played in midweek will kick off at 6-15.pm,
if not being played under floodlights.
or 7-00.pm if being played under floodlights.
Matches can be played on a Saturday by mutual agreement of the two competing Clubs.
Kick off times can be changed by mutual consent of the two competing clubs, but the new time must be ratified by the Management Committee. Any teams changing their kick off time without the approval of the Management Committee will be fined £20.

32. WELFARE AND YOUTH POLICY?
Safeguarding Under 18 and below
 ALL REFS are FA Affiliated and CRC Checked.
Safeguarding Children - “FA Goal“ manual
Safeguarding Children – LIFL works closely with County Welfare Department and FA Wembley
The FA and Lincolnshire FA are committed to meeting the minimum target of having someone at every Club in the County aware of child protection and best practice. (LIFL complies)

33. LIFL IS A FA RESPECT LEAGUE many existing LIFL clubs are FA Chartered Standard
LIFL RULE 1.(C) Inclusivity and Non-discrimination
  This competition and each member club must be committed to promoting inclusivity and to eliminating all forms of discrimination

34. LIFL Referee of the Year
1997/1998 Les Abbott
1998/1999 Roger Greenfield
1999/2000 Richard Stocks
2000/2001 Stuart Broxholme
2001/2002 Roger Greenfield
2002/2003 Lee Walsh
2003/2004 Stuart Broxholme
2004/2005 Steve Brown
2005/2006 Simon Swain
STEVE ETCELL: Ref Appoint Sec
2006/2007 Lee Walsh
2007/2008 Roger Greenfield
2008/2009 Roger Greenfield
2009/2010 Mark Thomson
2010/2011 Andy Herbert
2011/2012 Rod Brant
2012/2013 Don Brown
2013/2014 Andy Brown
REFEREE COVERAGE: -240* games (98%) *only four not with appointed ref in

35. LINCOLNSHIRE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION COUNTY
UNDER 18 MALE REP SQUAD
Players are selected play in national and regional competitive games representing Lincolnshire at this higher elite U18 level.
If you feel that you have a player within your squad who warrants inclusion in the Lincolnshire FA County Under 18 male Youth Squad, the management team of Martin Jacklin & Dave Wilkinson are always looking for players and welcome your clubs’ recommendations and will arrange to come and watch your games.
To recommend a player either contact the LFA Secretary, PHILIP HOUGH at the Lincolnshire FA Offices or alternatively contact Martin Jacklin on or Dave Wilkinson on
MANY OF OUR CLUBS HAVE PLAYERS IN OUR COUNTY SQUAD

36. Thank you for listening OVER TO YOU ? ANY QUESTIONS??
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