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Rules & Regulations...

1	Threemilestone Football Club consists of 3 teams - First Team (Senior), Reserve Team (Senior), and Sunday Team (Senior).
2	The Committee will consist of five elected members - Chairman, Vice Chairman, Treasurer, Fixture & Registration Secretary and Administration Secretary.
3	The Committee reserve the right to amend the Rules and Regulations of the Club at any time for the benefit of the Club.
4	The Committee will appoint the Managers. All applications for Managerial positions must be put in writing to the Committee. All applications must be received at least one week prior to the Annual General Meeting. If necessary, the Committee will dismiss and/or replace any Manager during the season if their ability or suitability is in question.
5	All players will pay an annual 'signing on' fee to the club. For 2005/06 Season the signing on fee will be £15.00. All signing on fees must be paid by 1st September 2005 or no later than the first League game of the season. In the event that a player has not paid, he will be classed as ineligible for selection and will remain so until payment has been received.
6	Match fees for the 2006/7 Season will be £3.00 for all Squad players.
7	Players whose match fees are overdue in excess of one game will be ineligible to play for any Threemilestone Team until the debt has been settled in full.
8	The First Team Manager has priority over player selection and all players must be willing to play for any team as selected. a) All Payers must notify the Manager of their availability each week. Failure to make contact with the Manager within 24 hours of the game may result in the player not being selected. b) All players must inform the Management or Secretary of any change of address or contact details as soon as possible.
9	All players are required to wear shin pads whenever playing for Threemilestone Football Club, whether in competitive matches, friendlies or training sessions. Players should be aware that the Club's insurance will not cover them if shin pads are not worn and Threemilestone Football Club will not take responsibility for any player who is injured whilst not wearing protective guards.
10	Kit is to be returned after every match. Players are not to take kit home under any circumstances.
11	The washing of the kit will be the team Manager's responsibility to arrange.
12	All Managers, assisted by the Registration Secretary and Treasurer, must collect all signing on fees from their players by the 1st of September 2005 or by the first League fixture of the season. Players who have not paid their signing on fees will be ineligible for selection.
13	All Managers must supply the Treasurer with collected Match Fees and appropriate paperwork, indicating deductions for Referee Fees, Kit Wash etc on a monthly basis at or immediately before Committee Meetings. Receipts will be issued for all monies received. All monies owing must be paid in full each month. Discretion regarding payments offered to players by a Manager remains the Managers responsibility and they are liable for that discretion and the subsequent recovery of outstanding debt.
14	All bills relating to TMS AFC are to be paid by the Treasurer where possible. If a bill is paid by a member of Threemilestone AFC (Committee Member, player or parent of youth player) without the consent of the Treasurer or the Club Committee then Threemilestone AFC will not be liable for the reimbursement of monies relating to the purchase.
15	A receipt will be required when requesting refunds relating to authorised purchases of goods or services. If a receipt cannot be provided then Threemilestone AFC will not be liable for that purchase.
16	The Club is to abide by all rules laid down by the Cornwall County Football Association and the relevant Leagues, any disputes are to be conducted through their relevant appeal procedures. A member of the Club will attend relevant Annual General Meetings and additional meetings as required.
17	All players, members and management are to abide by the rules and regulations laid down by the Club. Any issues concerning any aspect of the Club should be raised through the Team Manager or Team Representative at the next available Committee Meeting.
18	A disciplinary and fine system will be in operation throughout the season. For serious offences or accumulation of offences, a disciplinary committee will deliberate. This committee will consist of the elected officers of the Club Committee and the relevant Manager of the player concerned will be invited to attend in a representative role. Failure to adhere to the Club's rules and regulations may result in a fine being imposed. In addition: a) Players who accumulate yellow cards and are subsequently banned by the CCFA will be asked to appear before the Disciplinary Committee to explain their actions. Further action may be taken by the Disciplinary Committee over and above that of the CCFA. b) A Player who receives two red cards during the season will be required to appear before the Disciplinary Committee. The Committee will decide whether the players actions have brought the Club into disrepute and may impose a further 3 match suspension on top of any CCFA ban. Further occurrences may result in expulsion from the Club.