We are receiving reports of several matches where referees have issued cautions during the match, but these have not subsequently been reported to Norfolk County FA. It is an FA and a League requirement that all cautions must be reported. If a referee is unsure on how to do this, please ask them to join our 'NCYFL Referees' group or contact our Referees Officer (Peter.Ford@ncyfl.co.uk)

Thank you for taking on the role of a Respect Monitor. This is a new role which is being introduced to help improve the standard of behaviour at all games in the Norfolk Combined Youth Football League. We don’t expect Respect Monitors to have to deal with confrontation or with spectators from the opposition, they are there solely to act as a liaison between the referee and spectators supporting your team. It would be good practice to work closely with the Club Welfare Officer and the

These are the lengths of matches that should be adhered to throughout the 2016-17 season. Under 7 & Under 8 - 20 minutes per half Under 9 & Under 10 - 25 minutes per half Under 11 & Under 12 - 30 minutes per half Under 13 & Under 14 - 35 minutes per half Under 15 & Under 16 - 40 minutes per half

Below are the slides which were presented by the NCYFL committee at our managers meetings. Feel free to use these guides to aid you across the season. Referees RESPECT Social Media Match Returns  

There have been more than 95 amendments to the LOTG.  Some key changes are summarised below: - 1.The ball no longer has to go forwards at kickoff 2.It is now possible to receive a red card before the match starts 3.An end to ‘triple punishment’ (see next image) 4.Players injured during a foul by the opposition (which results in a yellow or red card) no longer need to leave the pitch after treatment 5.Penalties – Referees are instructed to yellow card a penalty taker who "illegally