Cornwall Combination League
Promotion/Relegation
CRITERIA FOR DECIDING RELEGATION AND PROMOTION ISSUES WITH FEEDER LEAGUE
If, at the end of each season, the Cornwall Combination League has a full
compliment of teams, the Clubs finishing in the bottom two league positions
would be candidates for relegation.
If only one team is eligible for promotion from the feeder League, the team
finishing bottom of the Cornwall Combination League would be relegated.
If two teams are eligible for promotion from the feeder League, both teams
finishing in the bottom two places of the Cornwall Combination League would be
relegated.
If a Club is promoted from the Cornwall Combination League and is not replaced
by a relegated Club from the League above, this would have the effect of
reducing by one the number of Clubs relegated from the Cornwall Combination
League.
PROMOTION.
To be a candidate for promotion to the Cornwall Combination League, a Club must
finish the season in one of the top three positions of the feeder League and a
maximum of two of these Clubs can be promoted, with preference given to the
highest finishing Clubs. The fourth placed Club can be considered for promotion
if one (or more) Reserve Teams of a Club (or Clubs) in Membership of the
Cornwall Combination League occupy a finishing position in the top three. No
Reserve Team of an existing Cornwall Combination League Club will be eligible
for promotion.
CONDITIONS.
1. Any Club seeking promotion must apply to THEIR OWN LEAGUE by January 7th
of the current season.
2. Initial GROUND GRADING by Clubs OWN LEAGUE to be completed by February 7th.
3. Feeder League to recommend Clubs who they feel have met criteria by February
14th.
4. Clubs confirm application in writing to Cornwall Combination League, with £25
fee, by February 14th.
5. Ground inspection carried out by Cornwall Combination League by March 14th
6. Feeder League informed by Cornwall Combination League of Clubs which have met
all the criteria.
7. All or any improvements/work required to be carried out to secure promotion
must be completed by Clubs, inspected and passed by the Cornwall Combination
League by May 31st.
JOINT LIAISON COMMITTEE
1. A Joint Liaison Committee, consisting of three representatives of each
League, will administer and make decisions regarding matters of relation and
promotion. The Chairman and Secretary of each League, plus one other member of
each League shall comprise the Joint Liaison Committee. The Chairman and
Secretary of the Cornwall Combination League shall be the Chairman and Secretary
of the Joint Liaison Committee.
GROUND GRADING – PITCHES & FACILITIES.
1. The ground must give an overall appearance and impression of being able to
stage football at Senior Level.
2. All pitches shall be marked in accordance with current Football Association
regulations in regards to dimensions and marking compounds. N.B. Neither lime
nor creosote is permitted.
3. The Club must either:
(i) own the freehold of the ground, or
(ii) have the ground on a leasehold agreement, or
(iii) possess an acceptable licence for the use of the ground.
4. The Club is to be responsible for ensuring proper maintenance of the playing
surface and the general maintenance of the ground.
5. All four sides of the pitch should be suitably enclosed to limit spectator
access to the pitch.
6. Separate changing rooms to be available for both teams and Match Officials.
7. Showering facilities must be available for teams and Match Officials.
8. Male and Female toilet facilities must be available for players, Match
Officials and spectators.
9. Trainers Boxes (Dug-outs) to seat 8 persons, with marked Technical Areas must
be provided for both teams to accommodate Managers/Coaches/1st Aiders
and Substitutes.
10. A stretcher and a comprehensive 1st Aid kit must be available for
both players and spectators.
11. All Clubs shall have a currently qualified 1st Aider in attendance at all matches.