We believe it is now time to crack down on Referee abuse and general conduct issues – so all refs will be told to use cards – any verbal abuse of ref = red card.

General foul language on field so spectators can hear = yellow. Bad /reckless tackles = yellow or red as the case may dictate. If Red, one match suspension minimum and $50 fine, with scope for worse penalty subject to conduct.

The players guilty of continuing with these type of offences probably now need to leave the comp as they have had years to change…but obviously cant.

We should also say that players who are obviously capable of playing at a far higher or greater standard, particularly younger players, probably should be playing elsewhere as well.

The majority of players come down the enjoy themselves, and it is not possible with the ongoing behaviour of a few. Games are often quite unpleasant to Ref – we are lucky that we actually have our own guys reffing as I doubt anyone else would put up with it (as per previous years).

It would be appreciated if all managers could make it VERY clear to their problem players that this is how we will run the last 7 games and the finals.

Also a reminder that the 7 a side will start the 8th October – the week after our comp ends, if managers can let players know that this is coming and teams can be discussed. It then runs to 17th December.

It is anticipated that the first formal fixture of what will be a 21 game (3 Rounds) competition plus three (3) games for the final series will commence on 16th April 2010.

We will break for two (2) weeks with the show and have some potential for other breaks if the need arises (holidays, long weekends etc).

As usual, please have regard to the fact that the fixtures and playing schedule may be altered during the course of the season with all such alterations being notified to Managers and included in the website.