Fines

Scale of Fines – 2026/27
Offence
Match Administration & Communication
1. Failure to confirm match details to the visiting Club shall be liable to a fine of:	£50
2. Failure to confirm match details, including full kit colours (including goalkeeper kits), to the referee, assistant referees and fourth official via COMET within three (3) days of a scheduled match shall be liable to a fine of:	£50
3. Failure to verbally notify the referee, assistant referees and fourth official in the event of a match postponement shall be liable to a fine of:	£25
4. Failure to reply to correspondence within seven (7) days, or by a stipulated deadline, without good cause shall be liable to a fine of:	£50
5. Failure to complete the COMET post-match update within the prescribed timeframe shall be liable to a fine of:	£25
6. Failure to notify the host Club in advance of non- attendance at a post-match meal shall be liable to a fine of:	£25
7. Failure to attend a post-match meal after confirming attendance with the host Club shall be liable to a fine of	£50
8. Failure by the home Club to input live match details into COMET shall be liable to a fine of:	£50
9. Failure to comply with match postponement procedures shall be liable to a fine of:	£100
Matchday Operations
10. Late presentation of a team sheet to the referee shall be liable to a fixed fine plus an additional charge for each minute after the prescribed deadline, as follows:	£50 plus £5 per minute after prescribed deadline
11. Failure to arrive in sufficient time, resulting in a	£25/minute
delayed kick-off, shall be liable to a fine for each minute after the scheduled kick-off time, as follows:
12. Late departure from dressing rooms shall be liable to a fine for each minute beyond the prescribed timeframe, as follows:	£10/minute
13. Failure to use required match balls, where supplied, shall be liable to a fine of:	£50
14. Failure to use the multi-ball system shall be liable to a fine of:	£50
15. Failure to provide sufficient personnel to ensure the safe and timely return of match balls shall be liable to a fine of:	£50
16. Failure to provide the minimum number of official match balls at home shall be liable to a fine of:	£25
17. Failure to use the official supplied match balls in accordance with League requirements shall be liable to a fine of: League Requirements - Official supplied match balls must be used in all Cymru Leagues fixtures. - Yellow winter balls must be used by Cymru Premier Clubs where instructed by the FAW. - Clubs shall not alter or mark official match balls.	£250
18. Failure to use the supplied substitute boards in Cymru Leagues fixtures shall be liable to a fine of:	£100
19. Failure to provide designated seating for dismissed or suspended managers in accordance with League requirements shall be liable to a fine of:	£25
20. Failure to position substitute bibs appropriately opposite the technical areas shall be liable to a fine of:	£25
21. Failure to record an accurate attendance figure on COMET within the prescribed timeframe shall be liable to a fine of:	£50
22. Failure to pay the match officials within the prescribed timeframe shall be liable to a fine of:	£100
Kit & Equipment Regulations
23. Failure to comply with kit requirements in relation to the following shall be liable to a fine per fixture: a. A kit which clashes with the opposition and differs	£500
from COMET information b. A kit deemed unsuitable by match officials c. A kit which does not comply with FAW Kit Regulations
24. Failure to display the required arm patches in the correct position shall be liable to a fine per fixture of:	£50
25. Failure to allocate two additional squad numbers shall be liable to a fine of:	N/A
26. Failure to change kit from the one nominated on COMET following a request from the FAW shall be liable to a fine of:	£50
Club Governance & League Participation
27. Failure by a Club to be represented by an appropriate representative at an Annual General Meeting, Special General Meeting, or any other meeting convened by the FAW or League shall be liable to a fine of:	£250
28. Failure to pay Club subscriptions or entry fees by 30 June shall be liable to a monthly fine for each month or part thereof that payment remains outstanding:	£25/month
29. Failure to fulfil a fixture without just cause shall result in a three-point deduction and a fine of:	£2,000
30. A Club resigning from the League after acceptance at the AGM and before completion of fixtures shall be liable to a fine of:	£3,000
31. A Club resigning from the League at the end of the season after 1 April shall be liable to a fine of:	£3,000
32. Failure to notify the FAW in writing of an application to join a League outside the Welsh Pyramid System before 28 February shall be liable to a fine of:	£1,000
Registration & Eligibility
33. Fielding an ineligible player under the following Rules shall result in the following sanctions: a. Rule 14.1 – three (3) point deduction and fine of: b. Rule 14.2 - a fine of:	a. £500 b. £250
Conduct & Disciplinary Matters
34. The unauthorised recording of conversations between Club personnel and match officials shall be liable to a fine of:	£100
35. The Disciplinary Panel reserves the right to impose retrospective sanctions for the use of foul language where supporting evidence is provided.	£50
Media & Marketing
36. Failure to provide the required representation at a media event, following an event request from the FAW, shall be liable to a fine of:	£100
37. Failure to make requested personnel available for
broadcaster interviews within 20 minutes of the final whistle shall be liable to a fine of:	£50
38. Failure to make the Manager and requested players available for post-match broadcast interviews shall be liable to a fine of:	£50
39. Failure to use approved League, Competition, Sponsor or Club names in publications, broadcasts, graphics, social media posts, websites, ticketing platforms or communications shall be liable to a fine of: League Naming Requirements Approved Competition names include: · “(Title Sponsor) Cymru Premier”, “Cymru Premier”, “Cymru Prem” (short form) · “(Title Sponsor) Cymru North”, “Cymru North” · “(Title Sponsor) Cymru South”, “Cymru South” · “(Title Sponsor) Cymru Leagues” and “Cymru Leagues”. Clubs must not use: · “Welsh Premier League” · “Welsh Prem” · or any other unauthorised variation.	£100
40. Use of incorrect, outdated, altered or unauthorised League, Competition, Sponsor or Club logos shall be liable to a fine of:	£100
41. Failure to comply with official League Marketing Toolkit requirements or branding guidelines shall be liable to a fine of:	£100
42. Publication of incorrect Competition, fixture, kick-off, venue or ticketing information via any Club communication channel shall be liable to a fine of: (Ticketing information must clearly state pricing categories, eligibility criteria and applicable age ranges.)	N/A
43. Failure to display official League, Sponsor or Competition branding or advertising materials shall be liable to a fine of:	£100
44. Failure to promote official ticketing links for League fixtures shall be liable to a fine of:	N/A
Broadcast & Commercial
45. Failure to comply with broadcasting regulations, including but not limited to the following, shall be liable to a fine of: a. Streaming matches via a Club’s own or third-party	£2,500
platform, without prior FAW approval to do so b. Streaming matches outside approved territories, without prior FAW approval to do so
46. Failure to display Sponsor boards in the agreed position shall be liable to a fine of:	£100
47. Failure to operate the LED screen on a Cymru Premier matchday in accordance with League requirements shall be liable to a fine of: a. From 30 minutes prior to kick-off b. Throughout the match c. During half-time d. Until 15 minutes after the full-time whistle	N/A
48. Failure to provide the required representation at a commercial event shall be liable to a fine of:	£100
49. Failure to respond to requests for information relating to commercial research shall be liable to a fine of fine of:	£50
General Provisions
The sanctions set out within this Scale of Fines represent standard sanctions for each offence. The Disciplinary Panel reserves the right to increase or reduce any sanction where aggravating or mitigating factors are present.
For repeat offences during the relevant season, the Disciplinary Panel reserves the right to increase the above sanctions where deemed appropriate.
Unless otherwise stated, all sanctions apply per offence, match or fixture.

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