First aid
23. (A) All Clubs participating in the League SHALL register with the Management Committee, atleast one (1) individual for each Team who is qualified to the basic level of an approved FA First
Aid Course, covering life saving skills on the field of play.
It shall not be permitted for an individual to participate as a first-aider on more than one (1) match
being played either on adjacent pitches, or where playing times overlap. Failure to comply shall
incur a fine not exceeding £25.00.
Any Team failing to meet this requirement shall be suspended from all Competition until this
obligation has been met. Fixtures not played due to a breach of this Rule shall be dealt with in
accordance with Rule 10(F).
(B) It shall be the obligation of the Home Team to provide a qualified individual under Rule 23(A)
and they shall present themselves to the Referee prior to kick-off.
The First Aider shall PRINT their name and registration number clearly in block capitals on the
Match Card. In the event of there being no person present qualified to this level, the match shall not
proceed until such time as the registered person presents himself to the Referee.
In the event of a match being postponed as a result of the requirement not being met, or being
played with no qualified First Aider being present, the Home Team shall be fined a sum not
exceeding £25.00 and shall be liable to pay the costs of their opponents and the Referee.
(C) The procedure for registration of individuals qualified in first aid shall be as follows:
1. Two (2) current passport-sized photographs to have the name of the individual and the name of
the Club on the back. (NOT PHOTOSTATS).
2. Photostat copy of their relevant first aid qualfication.
3. To include a self, stamped addressed envelope.
To be presented to the First Aid Secretary.
The registration shall be valid for three (3) years or the expiry of the relevant first aid certificate,
whichever is sooner. The onus for renewal shall fall on the individual. All recognised national
certificates shall be valid, but the Management Committee shall be the sole arbiter where there is a
dispute.