The FA Discipline Guide

Procedures

Grassroots Disciplinary Guide 2023/24

The Grassroots Disciplinary Guide for 2023/24 is now available. This is an online interactive reference guide to aid Leagues, Clubs and Players throughout the season.

You can access the handbook by clicking on the following link: 

Grassroots Disciplinary Guide

 

County FA Disciplinary Sanction Guidelines 2023/24

The Sanction Guidelines document enables Clubs and Players to be aware of the guidance given to County Associations and Disciplinary Commissions for when assessing and deciding on disciplinary cases.

You can access the document by clicking the following link:

County FA Disciplinary Sanction Guideline

 

The FA Handbook 2023/24

 

This can be accessed using the following link:

 

The FA Handbook 

 

 

Points Deductions

 

For the 2023/24 season we have introduced guidance on imposing Points Deductions against Teams who accumulate certain offences. Full details can be found here:

 

Points Deductions

 

 

Personal Hearings

When a Participant or Club is charged by the County FA, they have the right to request a personal hearing.

The Personal Hearing Guide can be accessed via the link below, this guide explains the personal hearing process from start to finish for everyone that may be asked to attend.

Personal Hearing Guide

 

County and League Appeals Guide

 

An Individual or Club who has been the subject of a decision by the County FA and Disciplinary Commission or League may be afforded the opportunity to appeal the case or decision to The FA.

The County and League Appeals Guide can be accessed via the link below, this guide explains the Appeals process from start to finish for everyone that may be asked to attend.

 

County and League Appeal Guide

 

Grassroots Discipline Complaints Process

See the link below:

Grassroots Discipline Complaints Process