MATCH
POSTPONEMENTS

DUE TO WEATHER & PITCH CONDITIONS

In accordance with SCORY Rule 20, all fixtures should be played as scheduled wherever possible.

Before requesting a postponement, clubs should explore all reasonable options to fulfil the fixture, including a referee inspection and fixture reversal where appropriate.

STEP 1

Check the pitch

Inspect the pitch as early as possible on matchday.

Pitches should not be declared unplayable before matchday

STEP 4

Keep everyone updated

Immediately inform the away team and any appointed match official. Mark the fixture as postponed on Full-Time.

(please copy in Luke Wilkes)

STEP 2

Contact the referee

Arrange a pitch inspection &

Consider reversing the fixture.

(managers must not make postponement decisions.)

STEP 5

Inform the League

The club secretary or chairperson must report the postponement via monday.com

Include all affected fixtures, who inspected the pitch & photo's.

STEP 3

Pitch decision

Once the referee has inspected the pitch, If deemed unsafe & can't be reversed, game is postponed

If no ref appointed a groundsman/club official must inspect

STEP 6

Rearranging fixtures

Both teams must agree a new date and inform the League via Monday.com within 4 days. If no date is agreed, the League will rearrange the fixture.

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POSTPONEMENT PROTOTCOL

If severe weather is forecast over the weekend, such as heavy rain, storms, snow or ice, the League will activate the Wet Weather Protocol and notify clubs by email.

Please read the full attached document for full guidance.

The protocol only applies once activated by the League.