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The following Regulation Amendments to the Football Association (FA) and Lancashire Football Association (LFA) disciplinary procedures commence from the start of the 2017-18 football season;

Suspension Start Dates
Following any case that has an automatic suspension (Red Card, 5/10/15 cautions) all suspensions will commence 7 days from the date of the offence. The onus is on the Player and Club to ensure the suspension is served irrespective whether paperwork is received or not.

Late Payment & Response Update
If a late fine is applied this will be due 14 days from the issue of the fine and will amount to 25% of the original amount invoiced. Failure to pay will result in a Club suspension on the first Monday 7 days after the monies were due.

If a late response fine is applied this will be due 14 days from the issue of the fine and will amount to 25% of the original amount invoiced. Failure to pay will result in a Team suspension on the first Monday 7 days after the monies were due.

Mandatory Minimum Sanctions
To ensure consistency Nationally, mandatory minimum sanctions have been introduced, an individual who receives a charge below and if found proven, will face as a minimum the sanction below listed. A Commission can increase based upon the aggravating factors that are present. These are not an entry point.

Serious Offences and Suspensions
Any proven case following a charge below and where a suspension is imposed will automatically suspend the participant from all football and football activities at County level and is highly likely to be extended Nationally should an application from the CFA to The FA with all the relevant contact details. The charges are:

Eamonn McNamara.

Ian also offers 30% discount to all member clubs on prices shown in current PRECISION TRAINING catalogue, which can be seen on SKkits.

You can contact Ian anytime on 07960 137232 or email Ian Senior.

Ian attends all our League Meetings and he provides a quick and reliable service to member clubs.

Eamonn McNamara.

Longridge Town FC have arranged a Beer Festival, Football Competitions and entertainment from Friday 14th - Sunday 16th July at their base, The Michael Riding Ground, Inglewhite Road, Longridge PR3 2NA.

Festivities commence on Friday 14th from 4.00pm - 11.00pm, Saturday 15th July starts at 12 noon with a Senior 5-a-side Football Competition plus a live band “The Versions” and a DJ.

Sunday 12 noon - 9.00pm features a Junior 5-a-side Football Competition, Presentations and a DJ. Tickets are only £3.00 per day or £5.00 for the weekend. All enquiries about the event can be made to the club here.

Padiham FC Youth Development is celebrating after being awarded a £4,500.00 Grow the Game grant, something that has attracted praise from England Manager Gareth Southgate.

The grant, which will provide a boost to grassroots football in Padiham, has paved the way for a Youth Development programme to build & create pathway and enable young players to play at a higher level football and hopefully one day play for Padiham Football Club in the North West Counties Football League.

England Manager and Football Foundation Ambassador, Gareth Southgate, said: “I am so pleased that Padiham FC Youth Development programme has secured this grows the Game grant. Mark Whitaker and his youth development team at the club has worked very hard with Lancashire FA and the Football Foundation to get more local people playing football so that they can enjoy the many physical and mental benefits that come with playing regular sport. Grow the Game is mainly funded by The FA and delivered by the Football Foundation. This is money that is flowing from the very top of the game down to the lowest levels, to help clubs at the grassroots to bear the cost of starting up a new team, whether it be for a new kit, pitch hire or sending volunteers on FA accredited coaching courses.”

Padiham FC Academy Manager Mark Whitaker said they are very excited about their 3 step development programme for young players. Last season the club committee decided not to have a reserve team due to lack of young player recruitment. Chairman Shaun Astin and club secretary Alan Smith were very concerned about the lack of player development to support a reserve side and concerned about the lack of young players coming through to the 1st team and the benefits that brings to the club. The club has a three year plan to create a pathway from U16s to U21s football and they are working closely with the Lancashire Football Association to that end.

Mark Whitaker praised long serving Padiham FC committee member Alan Smith for his support and help in securing this Grant from the Foundation and he also thanked Neil Birchall, Iain Kay, Shaun Burke & Andrew Whitaker from the Lancashire FA for their help in supporting the application.

Eamonn McNamara.