1. Wales Walking Football Federation (WWFF) shall operate a series of national and regional leagues, open to any walking football club that is based in Wales or that is affiliated to the Football Association of Wales (FAW). These rules shall apply to all league games played from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025. 

 

2. The WWFF national and regional leagues shall be under the supervision of a WWFF league management committee. Such WWFF management committee shall be elected each year at a meeting at which at least one member from each club that is a member of WWFF shall be invited. The WWFF management committee shall be responsible for all matters relating to operation of the WWFF leagues, including officers, meetings, affiliation, dates, venues, finances, games, discipline, player eligibility, disputes etc. The WWFF management committee may co-opt further members, appoint sub-committees and officers with specific responsibilities, as the WWFF management committee sees fit 

 

3. The WWFF national and regional leagues in 2024 are to be in the following categories: 

(a) over 50s (open to men over 50, and women over 40); 

(b) over 60s (open to men over 60, and women over 50); 

(c) over 70s (open to men over 70, and women over 60); 

(d) under 50s (open to players over 25 years old); 

(e) women’s (open to women over 40 with the proviso that a woman player over 35 but under 40 may also take part but with no more than one such player on the pitch at any one time). 

Other categories may be arranged if there is sufficient interest. 

 

4. The WWFF 50s, 60s and 70s leagues are to be organised by geographical area, at least one covering North and Mid Wales, and at least one covering Wales (with the option of designating areas for South West Wales and South East Wales. The WWFF management committee shall allot teams to the respective leagues in their discretion. The women’s league will be played in one or more divisions, as decided by the WWFF management committee or the women’s league committee. 

 

5. There shall be a designated officer of the WWFF management Committee in overall charge of any WWFF league day, such designated officer being known as “Tournament Director”. 

 

 

6. All WWFF league games are to be played under Football Association (FA) or FAW Laws of the Game as in force at the date of the relevant game, subject to any modifications that may be agreed by the WWFF management committee, provided that such modifications are communicated to all participating teams. 

 

7. WWFF national or regional league games are to consist of at least one period of at least 10 minutes (subject to the number of teams and at the discretion of the WWFF management committee). 

 

8. The referee’s decisions on any walking football game matters (that is, on the pitch) will be final. 

 

9. The referee shall record final scores and details of any player disciplined with blue or red cards at the end of each game; the referee will sign and date the score sheet and hand which will be signed by both captains. The completed score sheet is to be handed to the Tournament Director or an official of the league nominated by the Tournament Director. The details of such blue or red cards shall include the team, the player’s squad number and, if possible, the player’s name. If a red card is issued, the referee shall give a verbal report as soon as practicable after the end of the game to Tournament Director or an official of the league nominated by the Tournament Director in order that the Tournament Director can use the disciplinary rules to determine the number of games the red carded player will be suspended on the tournament day. 

 

10. Teams will be awarded 3 points for a win; 1 point for a draw and 0 point for a lost game. Zero points will be awarded for a “No show”. Games are to be played so that all teams will have played all others in the same category equally by the end of the season. 

 

 

11. The winners of each division will be the team with the most points at the end of the season. If any of the top teams have the same number of points, the following criteria will be used, in this order - goal difference, most goals scored, “head to head” games, and the better disciplinary record (a red card counting as 10 points and a blue card as 5 points. If the teams cannot be separated after these criteria, the Tournament Director may direct that a play off be played. 

 

12. In any category where there is more than one division, then playoffs shall be organised at which at least the winners and runners-up of those divisions will play one another at a neutral venue to determine the All-Wales winner. The WWFF management committee shall have discretion to include additional teams in the playoffs with the aim of ensuring that the number of clubs in the playoffs from each division is approximately pro rata with the number of clubs in the respective division. If at least one club finishes with the same number of points as the runner up in its division, then the WWFF management committee shall invite all those teams with the same number of points to the playoffs. 

 

 

13. Clubs are permitted to register as many players as they wish for a season. New players are permitted at any time throughout the season, subject to Rules 14 and 16. It is however expected that players for the playoffs will have played for the club during the WWFF league season; if clubs have insufficient players to comply with that requirement, they shall be permitted to play any other bona fide club member. 

 

14. Once a male player has played for one team (over 50s, over 60s or over 70s) in a WWFF league, that player will not be allowed to play for another team in a WWFF league , except in the circumstances set out in paragraph 16, or otherwise at the discretion of the WWFF management committee. Once a female player has played for one women’s team in a WWFF league, that player will not be permitted to play for another women’s team in a WWFF league unless permitted by the exercise of the discretion of the WWFF management committee. 

 

 

15. Players qualify for the WWFF over 50s leagues if they wore born in 1975 or earlier (women players born in 1985 or earlier); players qualify for the WWFF over 60s national league if they were born in 1965 or earlier (women players born in 1975 or earlier); players qualify for the WWFF over 70s national league if they were born in January 1955 or earlier (women players born in January 1965 or earlier). A goalkeeper may play in the WWFF over 70s leagues if born in 1960 or earlier. An over 70s player may also play in the WWFF over 60s or over 50s league, and an over 60s player may also play in the WWFF over 50s league. A woman born in 1985 or earlier may play in the over 50s league; a woman born in 1975 or earlier may play in the over 60s league; and a woman born in 1965 or earlier may play in the over 70s league. 

 

16. If a team cannot raise enough eligible players on a match day, they may request permission from the WWFF management committee to include no more than one underage player. WWFF management committee may exercise discretion to allow such underage players to take part. Such discretion will not be exercised on a match day except in a clearly identified emergency. 

 

17. If a player eligible for the over 70s league belongs to a club that does not have a team entered in the over 70s WWFF league, then that player shall be permitted to play for another club that does have a team entered in the over 70s WWFF league. 

 

18. In the under 50s WWFF league, teams may make up numbers with players over the age of 50, but teams are permitted a maximum of two over 50’s players on the pitch at any given time. 

 

19. Teams are allowed a maximum of 10 players in any squad list for a league day (including any playoff day) and all such squad lists (team sheets) are to be submitted to the Tournament Director at least 3 days before each such league day. For each squad list, a registration fee of not less than £50 is to be paid to the league treasurer at least 5 days before each such league day. 

 

20. It is the responsibility of each club to collect any fees from players and to pay any registration fee to the league treasurer in good time. 

 

21. If a club shall be unable to fulfil fixtures on any organised WWFF League day, then that club shall be (i) removed from the relevant league and all games previously played by that club declared null and void; or (ii) be deemed to lose any unfulfilled fixtures by 2 goals to nil, at the WWFF Management committee’s discretion. 

 

Effective date 1 January 2025 

 

Hedley Austin 

Chair - Wales Walking Football Federation 

1 Name 

This Organisation will be called Wales Walking Football Federation (“WWFF”), 

 

2 Aims and Objectives 

The aims and objectives of WWFF are: 

• To oversee and support the management of walking football competitions in Wales 

• To create a strategy to ensure the development of walking football in Wales 

• To manage external relationships for the benefit of walking football 

• To promote walking football in Wales and encourage participation in walking football In Wales at all levels 

• To ensure a duty of care to all members of WWFF 

• To provide all its services in a way that is fair to everyone 

• To work alongside Wales Walking Football National Teams (WWFNT) and its Executive Committee in furthering these aims 

 

3 Structure and Management 

3.1 WWFF is a democratically elected, not-for-profit organisation. Membership of WWFF (“affiliation”) is open to any walking football club or group that is affiliated to the FA of Wales (FAW) and/or has its base within Wales. A Register shall be kept by WWFF of all paid-up member clubs. 

3.2 WWFF will manage the walking football competitions called the Wales Walking Football Federation Leagues 

3.3 The contact for WWFF will be the elected chair 

3.4 WWFF will manage a designated website and also Facebook and other sites 

3.5 An Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be arranged in each calendar year. Current member clubs will be notified of the date at least one month before the date of the AGM, and the AGM will also be publicised widely. 

3.6 The Chair shall be elected at the AGM as the first item on the agenda and the elected chair shall then chair the AGM. The election shall be conducted by the outgoing Minutes Secretary. The second item on the AGM agenda shall be the election of the new Minutes Secretary. Elections for all other posts on the WWFF Management Committee, including one or more Vice Chairs, Treasurer, Club Secretary, League Secretary and other Committee members shall take place before the end of the AGM. All elections other than that of Chair shall be conducted by the Chair. 

3.7 The WWFF Management Committee meetings will be held at least every two months online, or at a suitable venue agreed in advance by Management Committee. 

3.8 Quorum – At any WWFF Management Committee meeting, there must be a minimum of FOUR WWFF Management Committee members present to permit moving of resolutions and votes. 

3.9 Any member of the WWFF Management Committee failing to attend three consecutive meetings without reasonable excuse shall be considered to have resigned. 

3.10 The WWFF Management Committee may establish sub-committees to deal with specific issues such as Disciplinary Matters, as deemed necessary. 

3.11 No member of the WWFF Management Committee shall be allowed to vote on any matter directly relating to any club they represent. 

3.12 The WWFF Management Committee may call a Special General Meeting (SGM) as deemed necessary, and shall make necessary arrangements for the AGM. 

 

4 Finances / funds 

4.1 The funds of the WWFF Leagues shall be lodged in a suitable bank account. Other bank accounts may be opened for other purposes of WWFF. 

4.2 Any WWFF bank account shall have a minimum of two authorised officials for the bank account including the Chair and the Treasurer. Any debits from League Funds will be ratified by any two authorised officials. 

4.3 The Treasurer will present accounts to each WWFF Management Committee meeting for approval. 

4.4 The financial year of WWFF shall end on 31st December each year. 

4.5 The treasurer shall ensure that accounts for each calendar year are circulated to all member clubs by the end of March in the following year. 

 

5 Competitions 

5.1. For each calendar year, WWFF will administer a number of Leagues as may be agreed from time to time. All such leagues shall be called “Wales Walking Football Federation League” – plus an indication of age group, gender, geographical area or other category. 

5.2 When such a league is indicated by age group, then all players shall be over the designated age at the end of the calendar year. In particular, no player under the age of 50 at the end of the calendar year will be permitted to play in an over 50s league; no player under the age of 60 at the end of the calendar year will be permitted to play in an over 60s league; and no player under the age of 70 at the end of the calendar year will be permitted to play in an over 70s league. 

5.3 Trophies may be awarded to teams winning each such league. If any trophy is intended to be used in subsequent years, then any winning club shall sign a receipt and schedule of conditions for the trophy, and will be responsible for its safe custody whilst in the club’s possession. 

 

6 Representative matches 

WWFF shall support WWFNT in connection with matches and teams representing Wales. WWFF may also make arrangements for representative walking football teams for different areas of Wales (such as North Wales, South Wales etc.) 

 

7. Responsibilities of Clubs 

7.1 All walking football clubs participating in Wales Walking Football Federation Leagues must be affiliated to WWFF at least one week before the start of the season. To that end clubs must complete the appropriate affiliation form and pay the annual affiliation fee. 

7.2 Clubs wishing to be included in any WWFF competitions must be represented at the Annual General Meeting (AGM), send apologies or have a proxy appointed. Any club that fails to send a representative, send apologies or appoint a proxy shall be deemed not to be in current membership of WWFF. 

7.3 Each club duly affiliated to WWFF is entitled to one vote on any matter arising at the AGM. 

7.4 Any club applying for membership of WWFF must accept any ruling of the WWFF Management Committee, subject to appeal. 

7.5 To encourage a friendly spirit in WWFF competitions, competing teams will adhere to a ‘code of conduct’ as detailed in Appendix 1. 

7.6 An annual affiliation fee as agreed at the previous AGM or Special General Meeting is payable by a club who wishes to affiliate to WWFF. Any club not paying such fee by the first league games will be deemed not to be in membership of WWFF and therefore not eligible to play in those leagues. 

 

8 Registering Players for League Competitions 

8.1 Before competing in any Wales Walking Football Federation League, all clubs must submit a listing of all players in their squad to the WWFF League Secretary, Chair or Vice-chair at least one week before the relevant league date. No further additions will be permitted after the final league date. 

8.2 Emergency changes to the squad listing may be made up to the day of the league games provided such changes are in writing. Telephone registrations will not be accepted. 

8.3 No transfers between clubs will be permitted; the sole exception being when a player’s club does not have a League team in that player’s age group, in which case players of that age group will be permitted to play for another nominated club at the relevant age group at the discretion of the WWFF Management Committee. 

8.4 Apart from the exception in Clause 8.3, any player who plays in any WWFF competition for a club who is not registered to that club shall be fined the sum of £25 and that player’s registration shall be withheld until such time as the fine is paid. 

8.5 Any club inducing or attempting to induce a registered member of any other WWFF club to join it, will be dealt with under Clause 14.1.1 

8.6 Any club found guilty of playing a nonregistered player will be dealt with under Clause 14.2.3 

 

9 Playing Kit 

9.1 Preferred kit colours (and, if available, second kit colours) must be detailed and included on the Club Registration Form, which is to be submitted to the WWFF League Secretary. 

9.2 Teams representing all clubs in membership of the WWFF must wear kit with numbered matching shirts and matching shorts. Players without a numbered shirt will not be permitted to play. Goalkeepers must wear shirts which are distinguishable from those of the rest of their team. 

 

10. Responsibilities of players and managers 

10.1 It is the responsibility of each individual player and manager to ensure that they have the appropriate equipment to participate in any WWFF activity or event. 

10.2 Shin guards must always be worn during matches. Failure to provide and wear shin guards will result in the player being unable to participate in matches. 

10.3 Players and managers must adopt a friendly spirit during games and all clubs confirm by submitting their respective squad lists that they will adhere to the WWFF ‘code of conduct’ in appendix 1. 

10.4 WWFF is committed to ensuring that games played under its jurisdiction are physically safe for all players. In addition, players, coaching staff, WWFF officials and Referees have the right to take part in games without fear of physical or verbal abuse. It is expected that all those who attend WWFF fixtures and events will treat everyone present at those fixtures or events with respect. All players and managers agree to the disciplinary rules as set out in appendix 2. 

 

11. Fixtures 

11.1 All fixtures must be played under the laws of the game of walking football as in force at the time. 

11.2 Fixtures must normally be played on a designated league day to be announced at least two weeks before the respective league day 

11.3 The duration of matches shall be determined depending on the number of teams participating. 

11.4 Teams will consist of five, six or seven players, with a maximum of 4 substitute players, but teams cannot replace a player who has been suspended from the game by the referee. Substitute players must be properly registered players and be listed on the team sheet prior to the start of the game. 

11.5 Players can return to the field of play even if previously substituted (roll-on, roll-off). This does not apply to players who have been suspended from the game by the referee. 

 

12 Match officials 

12.1 Referees officiating in WWFF matches must be qualified referees except in the case of an Emergency Referee (See 12.3). 

12.2 The Referees fee for each season shall be agreed by the WWFF Management Committee and the Lead Referee before the start of the season. 

12.3 If an appointed referee fails to turn up for a league day, the WWFF Management Committee shall agree to a person who can step in as ‘Emergency referee’. 

 

13 Fulfilment of fixtures 

13.1 Each team shall pay a fee as agreed at a General Meeting in order to participate in any league day of the WWFF League. Such payment must be made at least seven days before the relevant league day. If a team fails to fulfil its fixtures on any league day, that fee shall not be refunded. 

13.2 Any club failing to fulfil their fixtures on three league days during a season may be expelled from the League and/or fined £100. 

 

14. WWFF Rules 

14.1 Conduct 

14.1.1 Any club, player, club official or referee whose conduct is deemed inappropriate / unacceptable by the WWFF may be fined OR expelled from the WWFF. 

14.1.2 Any club, player, or club official found guilty by the WWFF of causing the abandonment of a match will result in that club forfeiting the match 3 -0 and a fine of £25. The guilty individual is liable to be expelled from the WWFF. 

14.1.3 Any club having more than one player or official found guilty in the same season for the above is liable to be expelled from the WWFF. 

14.1.4 Any club that incurs five red cards in a season for serious foul play, violent conduct or spitting at an opponent will have 2 points deducted from their total and one point for every two red cards, for the same offences, thereafter. 

14.1.5 Any player or club official found guilty by the WWFF of assault on a referee will have his or her registration cancelled OR will not be allowed to register with the WWFF. 

14.2 Eligibility of Players 

14.2.1 No club in membership of the WWFF will be permitted to pay its players (other than expenses). 

14.2.2 Clubs in membership of the WWFF will not be allowed to play unregistered players in the Wales Walking Football Federation Leagues. 

14.2.3 Any club found guilty by the WWFF of playing an ineligible player in Wales Walking Football Federation Leagues shall be informed in writing of the offence and subsequently fined £25. That club shall forfeit any match the player has been involved in by 3-0 (or greater depending on the result as played). Three points may also be deducted from the club’s total. 

14.2.4 In the event of any club disbanding, the players of that club shall be eligible to play for another club, subject to the consent of the WWFF Management Committee and subsequent registration for their new club in accordance with Clause 8. 

14.2.5 Should any doubt arise as to the eligibility of any player, the club secretary or manager shall provide to the League Registration Secretary or Chair any relevant information in writing. 

14.2.6 Clubs may use a maximum of 4 substitute players for any reason except to replace a player who has been suspended from the game by the referee. Substitute players must be properly registered players and be nominated prior to the start of the game and listed on the Squad list. 

14.2.7 Players may return to the field of play even if previously substituted (roll on, roll-off). This does not apply to players who have been suspended from the game by the referee. 

14.3 Fines 

14.3.1 All fines shall be notified to the respective club, player or official by email or text message and such fines must be paid to the WWFF Treasurer within 14 days of notification. Failure to do so will be dealt with as misconduct, and the fine will be doubled. Fines not paid within 14 days of being doubled, will be dealt with as misconduct and the club will be suspended by the WWFF. 

14.3.2 Clubs suspended by the WWFF will be removed from all competitions and all previous results will be null and void. 

14.4 Protest 

14.4.1 A protest on any matter from a club must be submitted in writing to the Chair, Vice-Chair or Fixtures Secretary within five days following the date of the relevant event. The protest must be submitted in writing and be accompanied by a fee of £10 pending the outcome. 

14.4.2 A copy of the protest in writing shall be sent to any other club involved within five days of the submission of the protest. 

14.4.3 If a protest is rejected, the club shall forfeit the £10 fee. 

14.5 Appeals 

14.5.1 Clubs/players who are dissatisfied with the decision of the WWFF Management Committee will have the right to appeal against any part of the decision or the decision. Any such appeal must be lodged within seven working days of the date in which the decision was sent in writing and will be heard by at least two members of the WWFF Management Committee not involved in the decision appealed against, or by the chair of WWFNT.. 

14.5.2 All appeals must be accompanied with the appropriate fee of £50 made payable to the bank account of WWFF. 

14.5.3 Clubs will be allowed representation, if they so wish, at a WWFF Management Committee meeting before any punishment is issued, to present all facts to the Committee. 

14.6 Other rules 

The WWFF Management Committee shall have the power to deal with any other matters not laid down in these rules. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appendix 1 

Code of Conduct 

We all have a part to play and a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game. 

On and off the field, all players shall: 

• Adhere to the Laws and spirit of The Game 

• Place the well-being, safety, and enjoyment of each player above everything, including winning 

• Ensure that the referee is made aware of any relevant medical conditions, or on-going injury prior to play 

• Display and promote high standards of behaviour 

• Promote fair play and actively encourage others to do so 

• Make allowances for and encourage players with different skill levels and physical abilities 

• Not seek to take unfair advantage of players with different skill levels and physical abilities 

• Never engage in or tolerate offensive, insulting, or abusive language and behaviour. 

• Never engage in bullying, intimidation, or harassment. 

• Speak to team-mates, the opposition, spectators, and referee with respect. 

• Remember we all make mistakes. 

• Win or lose with dignity. 

• Shake hands with team-mates, the opposing team and the referee at the end of every game. 

• Be an ambassador for Welsh Walking Football. 

 

 

This disciplinary procedure is intended to formally deal with individuals or Clubs who do not, or appear not to, adhere to the values stated above. 

Wales Walking Football Federation (WWFF) is committed to ensuring that games played under its jurisdiction are physically safe for all players. In addition, players, coaching staff, WWFF officials and Referees have the right to take part in games without fear of physical or verbal abuse. It is expected that all those who attend WWFF fixtures and events will treat everyone present at those fixtures or events with respect. 

This disciplinary procedure is intended to formally deal with individuals or Clubs who do not, or appear not to, adhere to the values stated above. The rules are based on those in place in the 2024 season. They shall apply to any fixtures between Clubs and teams that are members of WWFF, and also to any fixtures that a team may take part in because of its membership of WWFF. 

Players. 

Blue and Red cards will be used by referees during games, and whilst players are under the referee’s jurisdiction. 

Blue Cards A Blue card will be shown to players guilty of infringements traditionally regarded as cautionable offences. A Blue card may also be issued when a player has penalised on at least three occasions in a game. Any player guilty of committing an offence which results in the denying of a goal scoring opportunity (C8 or C9 offences), will also be shown a blue card,unless the offence is of a serious nature, in which case a red card may be issued. 

A Blue card will result in a player being temporarily suspended from the game (sin binned) for a period agreed before the game. 

Red Cards (Players) A Red card will be shown to players guilty of offences traditionally regarded as sending-off offences. A Red card will result in a player being excluded from the remainder of the game. There are two types of Red card, as follows: 

1 As a result of one or more repeated offences such as running or foul play after a Blue Card (totting up), or 

2 As a result of a more serious offence (straight Red card). 

Offences which will result in a straight Red card are those detailed in the FAW document ‘Laws of the Game’. These offences are listed as follows; 

S1. Serious foul play 

S2. Violent conduct 

S3. Spits at or bites someone 

S4. Uses offensive, insulting or abusive language 

S5. Receives a second blue card in the same game (totting up). 

Suspension procedure (Players) 

Any player who receives five (5) Blue cards in WWFF League games in any one season will be immediately suspended for two (2) WWFF League games and any intervening WWFF games 

A player receiving a Red card under the ‘totting up’ procedure (S5) will be immediately suspended for one (1) WWFF League game. 

A player receiving a Red card for any of the other offences above (S1, S2, S3 and S4) will be immediately suspended for at least three (3) League games and any intervening WWFF games. 

This applies to players taking part in a game at the time of the offence, or taking part in a game that has just completed. This also applies to those on the touchline or elsewhere in the immediate vicinity of the match in progress or just completed. These suspensions will be (where appropriate) carried over to the next round of fixtures when the offence takes place in a League game. 

If these Red Cards are issued during games not part of WWFF League, but still within the terms of this Disciplinary Procedure, the relevant suspensions apply to the next round of WWFF League games. 

In addition, a formal Disciplinary hearing will be held by a disciplinary committee being part of the WWFF management committee for Red cards issued for S1, S2, S3 and S4 offences. If the offences committed by the player are considered to be of a particularly serious nature, or the player has received Red cards previously for similar offences, then further sanctions will be considered (see Further Sanctions below). 

Suspension procedure (Club officials) 

Club officials are those who are part of a Club (formally or informally) whether or not they are registered as players. 

Club officials are subject to the same system of Blue/Red cards as the players. The exception is that a Blue card will be issued as a warning, and there will be no temporary suspension. Blue cards will be issued (mainly, but not exclusively) for S4 offences. These S4 offences may be directed at the Club official’s own players, opposing players, or match officials. A straight Red card can also be issued to Club officials guilty of any S2, S3 or S4 offences. 

Appeals procedure 

Appeals will only be considered for ‘Straight Red’ offences. Such appeals must be requested either (i) immediately after the relevant game jointly by a Club Official and the player involved to the most senior WWFF official present on the day of the game (which would normally be the Tournament Director); or (ii) within 24 hours after the relevant game has concluded. In the case of option (i), namely an appeal immediately after the relevant game, the senior WWFF official will discuss the appeal with the referee involved and another referee and those three individuals will reach a decision. 

The decision that may be reached by those three individuals shall be as follows: 

1. The sanction is reduced, or (but only in the case of a “clear and obvious error”) rescinded; 

2. The sanction is maintained with no further action; or 

3. The sanction is maintained and in addition. a disciplinary hearing shall be appointed as soon as practicable after the day of the offence 

Decisions 1 and 2 shall be final. 

In the case of option (ii), namely an appeal within 24 hours, a disciplinary hearing shall be appointed as soon as practicable after the day of the offence. 

All ‘Straight Red’ cards for S1, S2, S3 or S4 offences for which a disciplinary hearing has not been appointed under Clause 3 above shall nevertheless be the subject of a disciplinary hearing. A disciplinary hearing shall also by appointed if requested by any officiating referee in any other circumstances. Clubs who have a player or official who is the subject of a disciplinary hearing will be informed of this in writing (e-mail) sent to a designated club official. A club official will have 5 working days to submit a written statement on behalf of the club/player/official. This statement will be considered by the Disciplinary Committee at the hearing. Clubs will be informed of the outcome in writing. No further appeals will be heard and the Disciplinary Committee’s findings shall be final. 

Disciplinary hearing 

A disciplinary hearing will be held by a Disciplinary Committee being part of the WWFF management committee. If the offences considered by the disciplinary committee are considered to be of a particularly serious nature, or the offender is a repeat offender for similar offences, then further sanctions will be considered 

Further sanctions 

Further sanctions may be decided by the disciplinary committee. They may include; 

1 A further suspension period. 

2 The permanent removal or exclusion of a player from the League Registration system. 

3 Points deduction for the club involved. 

4 A fine for the club involved. 

5. A formal warning as to future conduct of players and/or club officials. 

6. Any combination of the above. 

Any club which refuses to co-operate with the findings of the Disciplinary Committee will be referred to the Chair of WWFF and any such club may be excluded from WWFF or from WWFF events or games. 

 

Effective date 1 January 2025