Special Notice to Clubs

Fixtures

1. Closed Dates

Ay club may request a closed date providing the do so in writing to the Fixtures Secretary at last twenty one (21) days prior to the expiry date of the previous fixture list.

2. Published Fixture List

Clubs must send confirmation of receipt of each fixture list to the Fixtures Secretary within four (4) days of issue. It is not permissible for any club to not accept a fixture on a published list. Dicsiplinary action will be taken against any club that fails to accept any fixture on a printed list.

3. Postponement

Clubs canelling a fixture at any time for any reason must notify the Referees Secretary at once. They must also notify their opponents and send their reasons in writing to the Fixtures Secretary within four (4) days of the cancellation.

4. Punishment

Clubs are reminded that three (3) points may be deducted for cancellation of any fixture if their explanation is not acceptable to the Management Committee (Rule 10e). This is in addition to any fine and/or any costs applicable to the nature of the offence as determined by the Management Committee.

5. Four Day Fixture Rule

Clubs are reminded that the Fixtures Secretary can arrange a fixture provided that at least four (4) days notice is given to each club unless a request for a closed date has been received in line with item 1 above.

6. Season Conclusion

The Management Committee confirms that the 2008-2009 season will finish on Sunday 10th May 2009, subject to any unforseen circumstances arising.

Note:

Local councils including the Charnwood Borough Council and the Leicester City council do not offer any compensation for pitch bookings cancelled after 9.00am on Thursdays in the week of the match, except for reasons of adverse weather. Therefore clubs are advised that fixture cancellations from Thursday onwards at any of the Leicester city Parks, Derby Road Playing Fields, Burleigh Community College or schools' pitches will attract the standard pitch booking fee in addition to any fine which the Charnwood Sunday League may impose.