If you have made the Finals you will need to read the following.....

D5.10 General Rules for Finals Series

The finals series is the ultimate show case for our great game. It is appreciated that it is a time of stress and also celebration or upset for many. Without wishing to detract from the aura of the series or dampen enthusiasm certain regulations must be put in place to prevent the wrong image being put out. Thus the following regulations will be strictly enforced.

i) Four responsible Club Officials must be in attendance for each and every game in which a team from their Club is participating or as rostered by the CCF. Such Club Officials will be responsible to ensure that all CCF. Ltd. Regulations both existing and Supplementary are adhered to and must report to and register at the Official Table as designated by the CCF. Basically two will act as officials on the official table and two will act as general ground officials. Specific duties will be detailed prior to each finals series.

ii) Only the team coach, manager, trainer and listed reserve players for the fixture in progress are permitted in dugout or designated areas. No alcohol to be consumed or taken into dugout or designated areas, refer also (vii) below. Such persons so permitted in the dugout are to :-

a) With the exception of the Coach or manager who may utilise designated area all others are to remain within the dugout and

b) Act in a responsible manner at all times.

c) Leave dug out in a clean and tidy state.

d) Vacate dug out immediately their game is over. Any person requested to leave the dugout by a CCF or Club-Official must do so immediately.

e) NOTE. Any player sent from the field of play by the referee is not permitted to remain in the dugout.

iii) All spectators are to remain behind the fence, ropes or spectator lines at all times.

iv) Team sheets are to be completed no later than thirty (30) minutes prior to scheduled kick off time.

v) Teams are to be presented to the Official Table at least twenty (20) minutes prior to scheduled kick off times in number order with I.D. Card in hand for checking.

vi) No drugs are permitted in Pluim Park.

vii) No alcohol is to be brought to Pluim Park at any time or under any circumstances;

viii) Glass bottles or containers are not permitted at Pluim Park.

ix) Dressing sheds are to be swept out after use and left in a clean and tidy condition.

x) All persons attending Pluim Park, including team officials, players, spectators and supporters are to act in a responsible manner at all times. Any person considered to be unduly under the influence of alcohol, or in possession of or considered affected by drugs, or who is acting in an abusive or offensive manner, or who is guilty of vandalism may be evicted from Pluim Park.

xi) No abuse of match officials or CCF officials will be tolerated.

xii) No acts of vandalism, misbehaviour, unruly behaviour or offensive language, including that contained in victory songs, will be tolerated.

xiii) Clubs are reminded of the provisions of Regulation B22 and D6-10. (clubs & teams responsible for the conduct of their supporters, misconduct can result in fines and forfeit of fixture)

xiv) No persons are permitted on the field other than participants in match.

xv) No persons are to kick balls in goal mouths or on fields at half times or in between games.

xvi) Only team members of teams participating in next match are to enter field between matches.

xvii) If field is wet players or others are not to throw or kick mud nor slide on field whether such is an act of celebration or not.

xviii) Directions of CCF. Officials are to be complied with without argument at all times.

xix) Additional Supplementary Regulations may be advised at any time.

xx) Teams are to be prepared to kick off at least ten (10) minutes prior to scheduled kick off time. Half time breaks in Junior games will be 5 minutes only. Kick off times will not be delayed unless we are behind schedule due to previous games or the weather. Teams must be prepared to change venues at short notice if problems arise with a ground due to weather or other circumstances.

xxi) If a problem arises the Club Official is to approach the appropriate CCF Official. Direct approaches by coaches or other persons will not be permitted.

xxii) Balls are not to be kicked on lawns in front of canteen, official area or where they could enter field of play or be of danger to the public.

xxiii) Club banners may be displayed at the ground provided they do not obliterate any existing advertising or cause disruption of vision to other spectators. Any banner or device or structure brought into Pluim Park must be removed and disposed of correctly. No banner considered offensive or in any way derogatory to any person, player, club or team will be permitted. Determination in this matter will be at determination of the Board or its delegated representative.

xxiv) A speed limit of 5 kph applies to the grounds of Pluim Park. All vehicles must be driven in a quiet, responsible and subdued manner at all times within the park boundaries and on public roads adjoining the Park. All parking and advisory signs in the park must be adhered to.

xxv) Any player sent from the field of play by the referee shall;-

a) leave the field in a dignified manner

b) after entering dugout remove or cover their playing shirt, collect their gear, leave the dugout and proceed behind the fence immediately by the shortest direct route

c) shall then act in a civil manner. Any further adverse action will be taken into account by CCF judiciary. Refer subsections D5.10 (x), (xi) and (xii) above.

xxvi) Any breach of these Regulations could result in immediate expulsion of the offender(s) from Pluim Park and if committed by a team player or team official could preclude them and/or their team from taking part in any game in the Finals Series. It could also lead to the offender(s) and/or their team being precluded from being presented with trophies or having any awards rescinded as well as any prize money forfeited.

xxvii) For the purpose of these Regulations and any Supplementary Regulations, which may be issued from time to time, any reference to Pluim Park shall include any other venue utilised for Finals Series matches.

xxviii) Copies of Regulations D5-1 through to D5-10 are to be given to coach and manager of any team participating in the finals series. (please contact the President for a copy)

xxix) These rules should also be brought to the attention of other Club supporters who may attend the finals series.

xxx) The CCF may from time to time charge spectators an entry fee and/or car parking fee determined annually by the CCF Management Team.

xxxi) The CCF may refuse entry to Pluim Park to any person who may be considered to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, who may in the opinion of the CCF be indecently attired or acting in an abusive of offensive manner.

xxxii) A game started on one field can be concluded on another at discretion of CCF officials.

Please ensure your teams their players and supporters all do the right thing and let everyone enjoy the finals.