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GENERAL
1. The Kent Competitions Management Committee, hereinafter referred to as "the Committee", shall consist
of a minimum of five members and a maximum of ten. Committee members must be from separate clubs and three of these
members shall constitute a quorum.
2. The Committee is responsible for the administration and management of all Kent Korfball Association,
hereinafter referred to as the "KKA", competitions running throughout the normal Korfball season from September to
April.
3. The general business of the Committee shall be conducted by the League Secretary to whom all
correspondence must be addressed.
4. These rules supersede all previous rules. Alterations to the rules may only be made by the League
Management Committee and ratified by the KKA Executive Committee.
5. All trophies will remain the property of the KKA and clubs are liable for the cost of repair or
replacement should a trophy be lost or suffer damage whilst in their charge.
6. Unless specifically stated, no trophy may be won outright. Clubs will be required to sign an official
receipt, recording the fact that the trophy has been presented to them and all trophies must be returned to the
Kent Executive Committee by the meeting held in March of the year after they have been awarded. Failure to do so
will render the club liable to a fine.
7. All monies due to the committee or the KKA must be paid to the Treasurer of the Association.
8. All matches shall be played to the Rules of the game of Korfball as laid down by the IKF and the BKA
and as amended from time to time.
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COMPOSITION OF TEAMS
9. Clubs wishing to enter a Kent competition will complete an application on the official form by the
date notified by the Committee.
10. All rules apply to Senior and Junior teams, by age group, unless otherwise stated herein. Clubs will
field legal teams where possible for every fixture. Illegal teams will be declared to the Referee and the opposing team Captain
or coach before the game commences. Failure to do so by the 'illegal team's Captain or Coach will be defined by rule 15. The
result will be the actual score recorded by the referee at full time. Rule 49 will not be applied unless it is in favour of
the non-offending team.
11. The fees for the Kent Championship, League, Cup and Plate competitions will be shown on the official
entry form. Late entries may be accepted at the discretion of the Committee but may be subject to an additional
fee of up to £10.00 per team.
12. Players will be designated as 1st, 2nd or subsequent team players before the commencement of the
competition. Higher placed teams must be named in full, there cannot be any blank spaces on a team sheet before a
second or lower team is named. In the event of non completed forms prior to the season, players will be named in the
team they first represent.
13. A minimum of 8 players must be named per team. Where additional players are available, reserves will
be equally allocated to a team. All existing players from the previous season who will be playing in the new season
must be named.
14. The status of any player may be changed during the season by playing for another team on two
consecutive occasions - subject to rule 15. They must be named in the starting line-up and have played for the whole
game.
15. It is permitted for 2 players to play down one level from their usual team (i.e. 1st
team to 2nd team). Any breach of this rule renders the club concerned liable to a fine of £10.00 per offending player
and the team will be deemed to have fielded an illegal player, which will be subject to the action detailed in rule
49.
16. Each team is allowed to make four tactical substitutions in accordance with the general
Korfball rules. Any further substitutions must be for injured players only and only with the agreement of the referee
and the opposing team’s captain or coach.
17. If a club enters more than one team, the first team shall be designated by the club name,
the second suffixed "Reserves". All subsequent teams will adopt a different name from the club name. Junior second teams
will use a different name to the club name.
18. The highest team having fixtures on any Sunday must play in favour of a lower team. It
is not permitted for a first team to cancel a fixture in order that a second or lower team may play. If, for any
reason, a club can foresee that they may fall foul of this rule, a minimum of 7 x 24 hrs advance notice must be
given to and agreed in writing by the Committee.
19. No team may intentionally play short where other players could have been made available.
20. Where two teams play in similar colours, the away team shall change in all Fixtures.
Club official colour will be registered.
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PLAYERS
21. All players wishing to take part in the Kent Championship, Kent League, Kent Cup or Kent
Plate Competition shall be registered with the BKA and on the competition entry form.
22. All players will be registered for the season. New players must be registered after
having played five matches. If a player remains unregistered after this period, they will be termed an illegal
player and rule 49 will be applied.
23. Players may not represent more than one club.
24. Junior players will play in their age group, they may not play in a lower age group.
Junior players may play up one age group without permission. Players may not play up more than two age groups
(i.e. from U11 to U16).
25. It is permitted for female players to play in place of boys or vice versa in U11 and
U9 fixtures only, subject to the following:
(a). The designated player(s) will wear a distinctive shoulder band to define their status.
(b). The Referee and opposition coach must be advised and the identity of such players disclosed to both officials
before the start of the game.
26. Senior players are defined as having attained the age of 15. Junior players eligible for
U16 having attained the age of 13 may play in a Senior Competition only with the prior written consent of the Committee.
Any breach of this rule renders the player an illegal player and the team will be summarily dealt with under rule 49.
27. A player, once registered, may not play for another club unless prior approval has been
given for a transfer of registration by the BKA and the Committee. Both clubs concerned must agree to the transfer
and all outstanding fees must be paid to the existing club before approval may be granted for the transfer.
28. A player transferring to another club during the season (September to April) will be
re-registered with the Committee in writing together with a fee of £10.00. Once the transfer has been approved the
player will be entitled to play for his/her new club 2 x 24 hours after receipt has been acknowledged by the
Committee. Playing before this period will make the player illegal and render the club liable to the action detailed
in rule 49.
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DRESS CODE
29. Referees will wear a black shirt, or a shirt of a different colour from the playing
teams.
30. Girls must wear skirts and boys shorts - track suit bottoms or full leggings are not
to be worn. Shirts should be numbered and must be tucked in.
HEALTH & SAFETY
31. Players and referees must comply with the Health & Safety requirements, as follows:
(A). Where a player infringes the compulsory as follows, the referee shall be empowered to prevent the player from
continuing to play - if necessary, by the use of yellow and red cards. The following to be treated as compulsory:
(i). All players should wear suitable footwear according to the surface conditions. Footwear should be fastened
correctly to offer mobility, grip and resilience.
(ii). Jewellery or clothing which may present a safety hazard to the wearer or others, must be removed.
(iii). Long hair should be tied back in a suitable manner.
(iv). The chewing of gum whilst playing or refereeing is not allowed.
(v). Players are not allowed to participate in any fixture if the referee suspects that they are under the influence
of alcohol, drugs or banned substances as defined by the BKA or IKF. The opinion of both coaches or Captains must be
considered if the Referee determines that the player is unfit to play for any of these reasons.
(B). Failure to comply with the advisory rules contained in this section, is at the individual risk of the
player concerned and the player indemnifies the KKA of any responsibility for injury or subsequent claim made against
them through their disregard of these rules. The following to be treated as advisory:
(i). Where spectacles are worn, they should be tied or taped on.
(ii). Clubs should ensure that they have a suitably qualified First-Aider and first aid box in case of accidental injury.
(iii). All clubs with young players will adopt the use of a consent form in case of accidental injury and taken to every
match. An example can be provided by the Committee.
(iv). Finger-nails should be cut short to prevent injury to other players.
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EQUIPMENT
32. Posts will be made available at the venue by the Committee. Clubs are requested to provide
their help where required. Size of posts will be 3.5m for Senior U16 and U13 games, 3.0m for U11 and 2.5m for U9.
33. A match ball of the correct size, weight and pattern will be provided by the home team.
Size 5 for Senior and U16 games, size 4 for U13 and U11, size 3 for U9.
34. Scoreboards will be available at the venue and should be used by the Referee providing a
scorekeeper is appointed. The use of a scorekeeper does not absolve the referee from the responsibilty of recording the
correct score. The scoreboard will be located on the half way line opposite the main spectator seating.
35. A balance bench will be placed either side of the half way line on the side of the hall
opposite the main spectator seating. This will be used as the technical area for team coaches and reserves. Team coaches
must restrict their movement to no further than 1m from the bench for the duration of each half. Coaches, Reserves and
replaced players (where necessary) will wear a neutral colour top and remain seated on the bench for the duration of each half.
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FIXTURES
36. Fixtures will be distributed or published on the competition website at least 14 x 24 hrs before
the start of the competition. It is the team Captain’s responsibility to ensure they are received from their club secretary
or the Committee by this time.
37. Games will be played in accordance with the fixture schedule. An application to request changes to the
published fixtures must be made 10 x 24 hours before the start of the competition. Suggestions of acceptable changes to the fixtures
must accompany the request and clubs wishing to effect such changes must gain the approval of other clubs, teams and referees affected.
38. Teams should be ready five minutes before the scheduled start of their fixture.
39. No fixture may be postponed, except as provided for in rule 37. However, in extenuating circumstances
applications for postponement may be accepted by the Committee up to 3 x 24 hrs before the scheduled throw-off, providing that two
or more players are absent due to an official international event that was not published at the start of
the season.
40. Where a fixture is postponed, the clubs concerned must rearrange the fixture on a mutually agreed date
and duly notify the committee. All costs incurred through such postponement is the responsibility of the club postponing the
original fixture.
41. Where necessary, the Committee shall be empowered to state when and where games will be played to
facilitate fixture completion.
42. Clubs failing to fulfil a fixture without notice as per rule 36 or rule 39, shall be responsible for
any costs incurred by the Committee or the KKA in respect of this fixture. The team concerned will be termed illegal and action
taken as in rule 49.
43. In the event of a team withdrawing from any competition, all fees paid by that team shall be forfeit.
If fees are not up to date, the club will be invoiced on a pro rata basis subject to a minimum amount of 50% of the competition
entry fees.
44. If less than 75% of the team's scheduled fixtures have been completed at the time of withdrawal all
results of these matches will be deleted from the records. If more than 75% of the scheduled fixtures have been completed, points
and 5-0 wins (2-0 for Juniors) will be awarded to opponents for the remaining fixtures.
45. If a fixture cannot be completed before the end of the competition, the original team making the first
postponement will be termed illegal and points awarded to their opponents.
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POINTS ALLOCATION
46. Results of fixtures will allow teams to accrue points on the following scale:
| POINTS |
RESULT |
ALLOCATED TO: |
| 4 |
Win |
Winning Team |
| 2 |
Draw |
Both Teams |
| 1 |
Lose |
For losing Teams scoring at least half of the winners score |
| 0 |
Lose |
|
47. Goal difference will not determine position in the Championship or League.
In the event of a draw in the winners, promotion or relegation position of any pool/division or during
any Cup or Plate game, the following additional points will be awarded in order of priority (if applicable)
as detailed below, until a clear advantage is gained by one team contesting the position with another:
(a). 1 Point for the winner of the fixture(s) between the equal teams. If equal, then:
(b). 1 Point for the winner of the play-off if hall-time is available. If equal, then:
(c). 10 minutes extra time, if hall time is available at the Referee’s discretion. If still equal, then:
(d). 1 Point for the winner of a penalty shoot out. Captain’s will name all players on the pitch at full
time, in turn to take penalties. Home team first player, then away team first player, etc. If one team has less
players at full time, the opposing captain must name sufficient players to equal the number of players on the
opposing team. If equal, then:
(e). 1 Point for the winner of a "sudden death" penalty shoot out. The same players take penalties in the original
order. Home team first player, then away team first player, etc. There is no minimum or maximum limit for penalties
taken, each player must not shoot out of sequence. The first team to gain a one goal advantage, providing an equal
number of penalties have been taken by both teams, is the winner.
(f). In the event that the teams are still equal, the Committee may use goal difference to determine position.
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MATCH TIMINGS
48. Games will start and finish on the referee's whistle. Actual game duration will be as
shown on the competition entry form. Usual game duration will be as follows:
| Senior |
25 mins each way 2 mins half-time |
1 x 1 min Time-Out per team |
| U16 & U13 |
20 mins each way 2 mins half-time |
1 x 1 min Time-Out per team |
| U11 & U9 |
15 mins each way 2 mins half-time |
1 x 1 min Time-Out per team |
49. If teams are unable to field a legal team within
5 min of the published start time, a score of 5-0 (2-0 for Juniors matches) will be awarded to the non-offending
side. If both teams are in breach of this rule, the game will be declared void and points for a draw will not be
awarded to either team.
50. Time-keeping is the responsibility of the referee. The referee may appoint linesmen,
time-keeper and record-keeper to record the scorers on the match form, if necessary.
51. No game may be allowed to run into the time allocated for subsequent games.
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MATCH FORMS
52. Only results on completed official match forms will be accepted by the committee. It
is in the team's interest to ensure they are fully and correctly completed.
53. Match forms of all competition matches must be received by the committee on the official
form not later than 2 x 24 hours after the match has been played. Similarly, the committee must be notified if a
match has not been played. If the Committee do not receive match forms as specified then rule 49 will be applied
against the team not completing them.
54. The Team Captain/Coach is responsible for completion of the match form, as follows:
(i). All blank boxes to be completed at the top of the form and deletion of inappropriate information.
(ii). BKA number and Players names in full (i.e. Christian name and Surname). Include any substitutes.
(iii). Before the fixture, ensure that bold boxes are signed by the opposition Captain/Coach to confirm they have
seen the player list. BKA cards (or official copy) will be shown to the opposition manager/coach on request. If
there is a discrepancy between the team and the card, please make a note on the back of your match form.
(iv). At the end of the fixture, get the Referee to insert the result of the fixture, sign the form and insert a
score for your team’s fairplay and attitude. If score below ‘3’ then support with a short written
statement on the reverse.
(v). Team Captain/Coach to insert a score for the Referee and opposition team, then sign the form and place it in the
League Management folder/box.
55. Any falsification of a Match Report Form will render the captain concerned liable to a
one game suspension and his club to a fine of £10.00. A falsified match form will be termed as one which contains
different information to that held by the Committee.
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REFEREES
56. Only persons of the following status will be eligible to referee Kent fixtures:
| Referee Requirements
|
| Min Age |
Level |
Status |
Eligible to cover games of the following standard |
Requirements |
| 15 |
U |
Unqualified |
U9 & U11 only |
Must be accompanied by min Level A Ref. Assessment to be completed for all fixtures. |
| 16 |
B |
Basic |
All Junior & Kent League Div 2 |
Completed 5 'U' Level fixtures and passed BKA Ref Theory Exam plus individual Assessment |
| 18 |
A |
Advanced |
As above including Junior Cup Finals @ U9 / U11 |
Completed 15 'B' Level fixtures. BKA Theory Exam Level 2 pass + Assessment |
| 18 |
Q |
Qualified |
All fixtures |
BKA Qualified |
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57. The Committee have the authority to appoint Basic referees without reference to rule
55 in the following circumstances:
(a). The minimum age level may be waived in individual cases with the agreement of the Committee and the support of
two Level A Referees.
(b). The requirement to complete ten chaparoned fixtures may be waived by the Committee in the following circumstances:
(i). for a previously qualified referee providing that a letter confirming their former status is provided by the BKA.
(ii). for an experienced player who formerly refereed in an Area League, subject to confirmation in writing from two
Level A or higher Referees.
(c). The requirement for a pass result in the BKA Theory Exam may not be waived unless the potential Referee has
previous experience as (i) or (ii) above, and signs an agreement with the KKA to sit the next BKA Theory Exam
organised by the KKA. If the applicant fails to attend, no further opportunity will be granted and the individual
will repay the amount paid to him/her in referee fees. In addition, rule 66 will be applied against the
individual’s club as if the Referee had failed to attend the fixture.
58. An acceptable level of substantiated complaints against a Referee is 10% (one in ten
fixtures). This will be determined by a referee score of 1 or below from both teams. Where complaints rise above
this level, the referee’s fee per fixture will revert one level until such time as the level of substantiated
complaints falls within the acceptable ratio based on the ten most recent fixtures.
59. A referee will be appointed to each fixture by the Club as designated by the Committee.
Where an unqualified referee is to take charge of a fixture, he/she must be supervised by a min "A" level Referee.
Both referee’s will be paid providing that rule 60 is complied with and an assessment of the "U" Referee is
completed and submitted with the match form.
60. All referees must be registered with the Committee. If a club does not have a qualified
Referee they may hire a referee from another club on a game by game basis, providing that the Referee will not be
placed in charge of a fixture with a team from his own club. An additional ‘hire’ fee of £2.00 will be
paid to the Referee by the ‘hiring’ club before the fixture.
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61. Referees will be paid by the Home team immediately after the fixture.
(a). Where a Level ‘Q’ or ‘A’ is accompanying a ‘U’ Referee, their fee will revert
to £2.50 in order that the total fee payable by the home team is £5.00 for Junior (U9-U11) fixtures, regardless of
Referee Qualification.
(b). Fees in excess of £5.00 will only be payable for U16 and older age groups.
(c). Referees will be paid on the following scale, subject to rule 61(a) and 61(b):
Junior Fixtures U9/U11/U13 - £5.00. U16 Fixtures - £8.00. Senior Fixtures - £10.00
62. Each club will bear an amount of refereeing commitments proportionate to the number of
teams entered in the competition. All clubs due to play in a competition and supplying referees will be given fourteen
days notice in advance of the fixture by the Committee, where possible. Clubs without suitably qualified referees may
‘hire’ the services of another club’s referee as detailed in rule 60.
63. All referees must make themselves available for at least five minutes before and after
the end of the match.
64. Referees are to ensure the correct application of the game rules as detailed by the BKA
and IKF rules and any amendments that are subsequently introduced, to the best of his/her ability and in their
absolute discretion.
65. Referees are required to have an understanding of these rules and are responsible for the
following:
(a). Inspect both team's match form prior to the start of the fixture and ensure that the named team corresponds to
the players on the pitch and that the form is complete. BKA cards may be requested if required.
(b). The referee is responsible for time-keeping. Games must not run over into the time allocated for the following
fixture. The Referee may appoint a scorer, to record the scores on the scoreboard.
(c). After the fixture, the Referee will insert the score in the relevant boxes and the referee's name and signature
applied to both team's copies. A fair play assessment for each team should also be recorded. A score of ‘1’
being the lowest and ‘5’ the highest. Where a score of below ‘3’ is applied, a supporting
statement explaining reasons for the score will be submitted to the committee.
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66. Failure of the referee to comply with rule 65 will result in the forfeiture of his match
fee in all cases and penalties being awarded to the referee’s club cumulatively throughout the season, not on
a competition by competition basis, as described below:
(a). In the first instance a formal warning will be given to the referee’s club and a £10.00 fine. On the second
occassion a £10.00 fine will be incurred and a final warning issued to the club.
(b). On the next breach a fine of £10.00 will be payable by the referee’s club and 1 (one) point will be deducted
from the club’s highest placed team at all age groups.
(c). On subsequent occasions a fine of £10.00 will be payable by the referee’s club and 1 (one) point will be
deducted from club teams at all age groups.
(d). On any occasion where points are not at stake, the highest club team remaining in the competition at all age groups
will be deemed to have lost their fixture in the current round. Kent Cup to take preference over Kent Plate.
67. All Senior teams competing in any Kent competition must register and make available not
less than one referee for other games on occasions when they have no fixture. Clubs entering an U16 or U13 competition
must register a referee for their first team at each age group entered. Referees must be eligible to take charge of games
in the competition into which the team is entered and may be the coach of that team provided they are not a nominated
referee for another team.
68. Newly created Senior teams must provide a referee with effect from the start of their
second full season. Existing clubs must fulfil rule 62 for any new senior team. New clubs consisting of over 50%
players from other clubs in their opening fixture will need to provide a named Referee for the following competition.
Failure to register a referee will render the club liable to a fine of £10.00.
69. In the event of a non-appearance of the appointed referee, a suitable substitute referee
should be found if possible, but if this cannot be done, the match shall be postponed. The nominated referee shall be
disciplined by provision of rule 66.
70. Where a match is abandoned by the referee, the reason for the abandonment shall be stated
on the referees report. After consideration of his report, the Committee may rearrange the fixture and take further
action as they consider justified.
71. In the case of a formal warning or sending off, the referee must complete a detailed report
of the incident and submit this for the attention of the Committee within 2 x 24 hrs of the incident.
72. If in the opinion of the referee, any team is in breach of any rule, the referee must
bring the matter to the attention of the Committee, whether a protest is made or not.
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MISCONDUCT ON THE FIELD
73. All players must abide by the game rules.
74. In all cases where a referee either:
(a) officially warns the captain or coach as to his team's or any of their supporter’s conduct or behaviour
(yellow card), or;
(b) sends a player, coach or spectator off the field or out of the sports hall, the referee is required to submit a
full report of the incident to the Committee. NOTE: The Club is responsible for the behaviour of their supporters.
75. Where an individual is awarded a red or yellow card while playing, coaching or watching
a Korfball fixture, the Committee shall collect reports from the Referee and both team representatives and will refer
these reports to the BKA at their earliest opportunity.
76. Any red carded individual shall not be permitted to re-enter the sports hall as a player,
coach or spectator for the remainder of the days play.
77. All decisions made by the Committee shall be binding, subject to any appeal to the KKA
Executive Committee through the Secretary thereof.
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PROTESTS
78. The Committee must be notified in writing by the team Captain/Coach or Club Secretary
of any protest connected with the playing of a match within 7 x 24 hours of the end of the match concerned and such
protest must be accompanied by a fee of £25.00.
79. No protest against condition of the venue or equipment provided by the Committee will be
accepted.
80. No protest will be accepted unless the referee is advised within 5 minutes after the end
of the match and notice of the intention to protest and the reason is included on the match form and the referee's
report.
81. In making a protest to the committee, failure to comply with rules 78 - 80 will render
the protest invalid.
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DISCIPLINE & FINES
82. Player, Team or club discipline will be reported and dealt with at the earliest opportunity by
the Committee.
83. The Disciplinary Committee will comprise a minimum of three members chosen from the
Committee as detailed in rule 1. The member from the player's club or the club's of other parties involved will not
be invited to sit on the committee but may represent their club at an inquiry.
84. The Disciplinary Committee will consider the submitted evidence and are empowered to
impose such punishment as they consider justified, to a maximum limit as specified below:
(a). Either reprimand, or;
(b). to reprimand and fine up to £50.00, or;
(c). to reprimand, fine up to £50.00 and deduct points from club teams, or;
(d). suspend for a definite period and fine up to £50.00 and deduct points from club teams.
85. The Committee shall have the power to deduct points from teams in compliance with these
rules and fine clubs or teams to a maximum of £50.00. If this is not deemed sufficient, the KKA Executive Committee
may be asked to approve an adequate penalty.
86. All fines due to the Kent Korfball Association must be paid within one calendar month of
their imposition.
87. Any outstanding fines after this period will be doubled and must be paid within two
calendar months of the date of the original penalty. Outstanding fines after this period will be subject to a further
review by the Committee, which may lead to suspension of the team or club concerned until such time as the fine is paid.
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APPEALS
88. In the event of a club appealing against any punishment imposed, the protest does not
mean that any team or player concerned is/are free to play. A ruling must be obtained from the Committee.
89. In the event of a club appealing against a fine, the fine must be paid to the Treasurer
prior to the appeal being considered.
90. Any appeal against a decision of the Committee must be made in writing to the Secretary
of the Executive Committee within seven days of notification to the club(s) concerned. A deposit of £25.00 must
accompany such an appeal and this deposit may be liable to forfeiture at the discretion of the Committee. On the
condition that 14 days notice is given, the appeal will be heard at the next Executive Committee meeting following
receipt.
91. In lodging an appeal with the committee, failure to comply with rules 88 - 90 will render
the appeal invalid.
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KENT CHAMPIONSHIP
92. The Kent Championship will comprise of pools in which National League teams must compete
with Kent based teams. Pool results from the first phase may be used to determine what Pool the team progresses to in
the second phase.
93. All fixtures in the Kent Championship including the final and play-offs should be
completed before the start of the National League, where possible.
94. Final results for the Championship must arrive at a team placing from First to Last in
Kent. Where teams are level on points, rule 47 will be utilised to determine final position. The opportunity to
improve on the previous season’s ranking must be given to all teams.
95. Pool placing for the start of the next season will initially be determined by the
following, subject to confirmation by the Committee prior to the start of the Kent Championship:
(a). The number of Pools will be as published by the Committee.
(b). Each position within the Pools will be numbered. Top position being numbered 1.
(c). Final team placing from the previous Kent Championship will be allocated all teams. If new or unseeded teams
are entered they will be allocated the next available number in alphabetical order. No more than two teams from
one club are eligible to enter each pool.
(d). The Committee will prepare Pools for the competition and each position shall be numbered from 1 onwards. Each
team will be entered in order until all positions are filled subject to the requirements below.
(e). A Reserve team may not be listed in the same Pool as their First team.
(f). Pools must not contain more than two teams from any one club.
(g). Where a team placing corresponds with para (e) or (f), the team will be moved along the grid to the next
available position. Following teams will fill the gap created from the highest available position.
96. Rules for the Championship will be as detailed in the KKA General Competition Rules,
of which these form a part thereof.
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KENT LEAGUE
97. Divisions will be formed in keeping with the previous seasons results, depending on the
number of teams entered in the league. Divisions will consist of a maximum of 10 teams.
98. Division 1 will be restricted to teams of the highest calibre in Kent. Where a team
progress to the National League from Division 1, an additional team will be promoted from Division 2. Teams due
to be relegated will not be "saved" by the winner or joining the National League.
99. No more than two teams from each club will be represented in each Division.
100. At the end of the competition the position of each team will be determined by points
awarded. Where two or more teams contest a position for either promotion or relegation, rule 47 will be applied.
101. Division winners and runners-up, if eligible will be promoted, subject to rules 98 and
99. The bottom placed team(s), to a maximum of two teams, if necessary, will be relegated in accordance with the
results from the season and as previously notified on the competition entry form.
102. If the number of teams entered exceeds the maximum number for three Divisions,
Division 3 will form into sub-area or regional Leagues. Thus ensuring that a newly formed team will have no longer
than two seasons to reach the highest standard of play in Kent and be able to progress to the National League within
three seasons.
103. Newly created teams will enter the League in the lowest Division available. Where a
team pulls out of, or is relegated from the National League, they will enter League Division 1. In this event, the
number of promoted and relegated teams throughout the League will be amended accordingly to maintain the best teams
in their respective Division or a play-off may be required at the discretion of the Committee.
104. On application to the Committee, a Junior team may be entered in an "out of area"
competition if the Committee has insufficient entries from that age group to operate a competition.
105. Rules for the League will be as detailed in the KKA General Competition Rules, of which
these form a part thereof.
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KENT CUP, LEAGUE CUP & PLATE
106. The Cup, League Cup & Plate will be knock-out competitions. In the event of scores being level
at full time, rule 47 will be applied.
107. Eligible teams must officially enter the Cup, League Cup & Plate at the start of the season and
be fully paid up before the first round draw.
108. The draw will take place on a Sunday to be nominated by the Committee during or
immediately following usual playing hours.
109. Every team drawn must be witnessed by 2 players from different clubs to ensure fair
play. The draw for the following round may not be made until all fixtures of the previous round are complete.
110. Entries to the Kent Cup, League Cup & Plate Competitions will be determined by the Committee
with due regard to a teams performance in the previous season.
111. Players representing one team may not play for another team in the first two rounds
of the competition at the same age group. However, rule 15 may only be applied in the following conditions:
(a). the team in which the player is named has been knocked out of the competition.
(b). other players are unavailable.
(c). substitute for injury only, at the Referees discretion.
112. A Kent Junior Plate Competition will not be operated.
113. The Kent Junior Cup competition will be structured in the same manner as the Kent
League Cup providing the number of entries satisfies a minimum of eight teams.
114. Where the minimum number of Junior entries at each age group is not attained a Junior
Cup Final will be played between the Championship Winner and the League Winner. Where the same team has won both
competitions, the other place in the final will be offered to the runner-up of the Kent League. If this team is
unable to field a team, then the runner-up of the Championship will be invited to play. If necessary, invitations
will fall to the next best placed team in the League firstly, then the Championship.
115. Rules for the Kent Cup, Kent League & Plate competition will be as detailed in the KKA General
Competition Rules, of which these form a part thereof.
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PROGRESSION TO NATIONAL LEAGUE
116. Teams wishing to progress to the National League must comply with the following
Kent Area rules:
117. The team must satisfy the National League rules in force at the time and must
be a competitive Div 1 team with the full backing of the KKA.
118. The team must introduce a new team to the Kent League to maintain the club's
representation of teams at the same level as the previous season - unless the club has a minimum of four Senior teams
already registered with the KKA.
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League Secretary
Kent Competitions Committee
7th Revision - August 2006