9(a) All clubs must register the colours of its shirts and shorts with the League General Secretary, upon application to join the league, who shall decide as to their suitability for the competition.

Goalkeepers must wear colours which distinguish them from all other players and the referee. No players, including the goalkeeper, shall be permitted to wear black or very dark shirts. Any team not being able to play in its normal colours, as registered with the Competition, shall notify the colours in which they will play to its opponents at least 4 days before the match. Failure to comply with this ruling will result in a fine.

If in the referees opinion, two Clubs have the same or similar colours, the away team shall make the change. Any team not having the required change of colours, or delaying the kick off by not having a change shall be fined £20.

The Competition General Secretary may request shirts be submitted if complaints are received as to a lack of distinguishing colours and the Management Committee may refuse to permit any shirts or shorts as they think fit. ALL SHIRTS MUST BE NUMBERED.

9(b) Any Club wishing to change its name and/or colours must seek permission from the Competition Management Committee and from its affiliated County Association.

 

 

This Handbook is a copy of the "Standard Code of Rules" as issued, to this competition, by the BCFA For all of the current committee rulings, individuals should consult the "League Directives Manual" as is issued to all the member teams at the commencement of every season (also avaliable on site)