Rules & Regulations
Fair play in Football
Rules & Regulations
Want to know the correct pitch dimensions for U11s?
Need International Clearance for your new signing?
Read our key guidance below for more information on the following areas; Sine Die Suspensions, Sponsorship Sanctioning, FA Pitch and Goalpost Dimensions. International Clearance and Playing Against Foreign Opposition.
Whether you’ve just started out as a club administrator or you’ve been part of the game for longer than you can remember, we’re here to guide you through the rules and regulations that may come up in the course of running your club.
Sine Die Suspensions
A player is placed under Sine Die suspension when they owe money to either the Hertfordshire FA or to a League or Club that has used the Debt Recovery Scheme.
Before signing a player it is essential that you check to ensure that they are not under any form of suspension. A player under Sine Die suspension is prevented from taking part in any form of football activity.
Any player under Sine Die suspension can have their suspension lifted immediately on payment of the outstanding debt.
Club Report Form
If you witness misconduct at a grassroots football game in the county and would like to report it to Hertfordshire FA, please complete our online Club Report Form. It's important to provide as much detail as you can, enabling us to investigate the incident and where appropriate take disciplinary action.
Quick Links
FA Pitch & Goalpost Dimensions
We often receive questions about the pitch and goalpost sizes recommended for specific age groups in football. Download the handy FA guide below for information on the following formats:
- Mini Soccer (5v5 & 7v7)
- 9v9 Football
- Youth Football
- Adult Football
- Football Pyramid (Steps 1-7)
Media Comments and Social Networking
Charging Guidelines have been prepared to provide helpful guidance to Clubs with regard to media comments and social network posts. Cases involving media comments or comments made on social networking sites are charged under FA Rule E3(1).
Should the comments include a reference to any one or more of a person or person’s ethnic origin, colour, race, nationality, faith, gender, sexual orientation or disability, these are considered ‘aggravating factors’ and FA Rule E3(2) may apply.
International Clearance
FIFA Regulations require National Associations to issue an International Registration Transfer Certificate for any player over the age of 12 who is moving from one National Association to another, including across UK borders.
Download International Clearance Application Form
US Soccer Federation International Clearance Notes
Playing Against Foreign OPPOSITION
Any affiliated Club wishing to play a friendly against non-English opposition must apply to for consent in advance of the intended match in accordance with FA Rule B.
Get In Touch
Phone:
01462 677622 (Weekdays: 9am-5pm)
Email:
contactus@hertfordshirefa.com
