The A.G.M. of the Essex Olympian Football League was held at Old Chelmsfordians on Thursday 06 June 2019.
The main points agreed for season 2019-2020 were as follows:-
1. The CONSTITUTION FOR SEASON 2019-2020 as proposed by the Management Committee was unanimously accepted by those present. (Note: Academy Soccer have changed their name to AS Rawreth)
2. It was agreed that there would be a change to Rule 20 (F) to allow “Roll on- Roll off” substitutions to be used in all matches under the control of the Essex Olympian Football League.
New Rule 20 (F)
A Club may at its discretion and in accordance with the Laws of the Game use substitute Players in any Competition Match. A Club may name and play up to 5 substitute Players.
A player who has been substituted himself becomes a substitute and may replace a player at any time subject to the substitution being carried out in accordance with Law 3 of the Laws of Association Football.
3. Subject to the availability of pitches, the Divisional League Season will start on 10 August 2019 for the Premier Division and 24 August 2019 for all other divisions.
4. Steps will be taken to ensure that all clubs make players available to the League Representative Team.