02 - Competition Name and Constitution

(A) The Competition will be known as [Taunton & District Youth League] (or such other name as the Competition may adopt). The Clubs participating in the Competition must be members of the Competition. A Club which ceases to exist, or which ceases to be entitled to play in the Competition for any reason whatsoever shall thereupon automatically cease to be a member of the Competition.                                                                                                                                        
(B) This Competition shall consist of not more than [150] Teams approved by the Sanctioning Authority.

(C) The geographical area covered by the Competition membership shall be [at the discretion of the league].

(D) The administration of the Competition under these Rules will be carried out by the Competition acting (save where otherwise specifically mentioned herein) through the Management Committee in accordance with the rules, regulations, and policies of the FA.                                                                                                                                        
(E) All Clubs shall adhere to the Rules. Every Club shall be deemed, as a member of the Competition to have accepted the Rules and to have agreed to abide by the decisions of the Management Committee in relation thereto, subject to the provisions of Rule 7.                                                                                                                                        
(F) The Rules are taken from the Standard Code of Rules for Youth Competitions (the “Standard Code”) determined by The FA from time to time. In the event of any omissions from the Standard Code then the requirements of the Standard Code shall be deemed to apply to the Competition.                                                                                                                    
(G) All Clubs must be affiliated to an Affiliated Association. This Competition shall apply annually for sanction to the Sanctioning Authority and the constituent Teams of Clubs may be grouped in divisions, each not exceeding [ ] in number.                                                                                                                                        
(H) Inclusivity and Non-discrimination

        (i) The Competition and each Club must be committed to promoting inclusivity and to eliminating all forms of discrimination and should abide and                 adhere to The FA Equality Policy and any legislative requirements (to include those contained in the Equality Act 2010).                                             
        (ii) This Competition and each Club must make every effort to promote equality by treating people fairly and with respect, by recognising that                          inequalities may exist, by taking steps to address them and by providing access and opportunities for all members of the community, irrespective                of age, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital status, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion or belief, ability, or isability                or otherwise.                                                                                                             
        (iii) Any alleged breach of the Equality Act 2010 legislation must be referred to the appropriate Sanctioning Authority for investigation.

(I) Clubs must comply with the provisions of any initiatives of The FA which are adopted by the Competition including, but not limited to, England Football Accredited and RESPECT programs. Failure to comply with this Rule will result in a fine in accordance with the Fines Tariff.                                                                                                                                        
(J) All Participants shall abide by The Football Association Regulations for Safeguarding Children as determined by The FA from time to time.                                                                                                                                        
(K) Clubs shall not enter any of their Teams playing at a particular age group in the Competition in any other competition (except for FA and County FA Competitions) except with the written consent of the Management Committee. Failure to comply with this Rule will result in a fine in accordance with the Fines Tariff. A Club must immediately inform the Competition of the details of any fixture(s) in any other competition in which the Club has entered, for which written consent of the Management Committee has been obtained