Juvenile Fixtures – Competitive League Finals Day
Before the day
Only team sheets taken from Servasport system are permitted.
For finals, players must wear the numbers as per the programme lineout given to the Juvenile PRO.
Please ensure that there is no jersey colour conflict prior to arriving at the venue.
o If in doubt bring along both home and away kits.
o Where a jersey clash occurs it is up to both clubs to play in their away kits, provided they do not also clash.
o A coins toss sorts out all other issues with jersey clashes.
o It is not acceptable for jerseys to be turned inside out and worn.
Only 5 mentors and juveniles are allowed free entry to Castleblayney.
Please advise parents/spectators from your club that there is a €5 charge to come along and watch the matches.
On the day
Please arrive at the venue at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the match.
Please use the designated dressing room only. Dressing rooms will be shared.
Please do not enter the main playing field until the previous match has ended.
For divisions that are played at 9 to 11 a side, matches will be played at 11 a side where clubs have the required numbers available on the day, regardless of what numbers were fielded in previous matches.
o The referee advises the clubs the numbers a side that the game will be played at.
Team sheets must be clearly marked for the players starting the match.
Only 5 officials from each team are permitted to the enclosed playing area. This includes all water carriers and medical
personnel. They all must wear bibs.
A Respect handshake will take place before and after the match and must include team mentors.
Matches shall be of two competitive periods of 20 minutes duration, and one 10 minute non-competitive period which is
compulsory.
a. No score is taken during the non-competitive period.
b. For the Finals the non-competitive period is the 2nd period. Please ensure that the teams do not switch sides at the end of
the 1st period as teams must play in opposite directions for each of the two competitive periods.
c. The final score of the game is calculated at the end of the second competitive period.
d. All substitutes not being used in the competitive game must be used in the non-competitive period.
A player in possession of the ball is allowed one solo & one hop or two solo’s and then must release the ball. If a player deliberately drops the ball to the ground once they have taken two touches, another player must touch the ball before the original player can touch the ball again.
Player fouled must take the free awarded. In the event of the player fouled being injured and unfit to continue, the substitute who replaces him takes the free.
Only the designated umpires should be at the goal line area. No mentors should are allowed behind the goals.
The side-line must be kept clear from encroachments and any abuse will be reported to the referee by the lines person.
Presentations & Team Photos will take place outside the main playing pitch in a designated area
a. Please let players and mentors know that the playing pitch will need to be cleared immediately after the final whistle and
that they should make their way to the presentation area ASAP.
b. Presentations of medals are made to all participating players.
The emphasis on the day is on RESPECT – please ensure that everyone attending from your club is made aware of this.
Finally, enjoy the matches and best of luck.
By Mary McEneaney Tue 26th Aug
