The draw has been made today for the North Wales Senior and Intermediate Cup - see the full draw and Rules and Regulations below
Note to all participating North Wales clubs:
Please ensure that your clubs is fully aware of the rules and regulations and that your coaching staff select teams which meet the criteria mentioned within.
It is also important to note that because of the congestion of National League and SWALEC Cup fixtures (which will always take priority) the LCCMC will set the dates for the games, which must be adhered to. Both NW Cup competitions will run in tandem with the SWALEC CUP whenever possible and the dates for individual ties will be allocated as teams are knocked out of the National Competition.
Any alternative dates (eg. Tues. Sept 13th ) will always be set by the LCCMC if clubs are still involved in the SWALEC CUP .
THE DRAW
Senior Cup
1st Round
Tuesday 13th September 2011
A - Dinbych v Rhyl
B - Llanidloes v Dolgellau
Sat. 8th October 2011
C - Bethesda v Bala
D - COBRA v Mold
E - Llandudno v Caernarfon
F – Llangefni v Colwyn Bay
G – Pwllheli v Bro Ffestiniog
H – Ruthin v Nant Conwy
Quarter Final Cup
Sat. 5th Nov. 2011 (OR ON A DATE STIPULATED BY LCCMC)
Winners H v Winners B
Winners C v Winners D
Winners G v Winners A
Winners F v Winners E
Quarter Final Plate
Sat. 5th Nov. 2011 (OR ON A DATE STIPULATED BY LCCMC)
Losers B v Losers D
Losers F v Losers G
Losers C v Losers A
Losers H v Losers E
Semi Finals
Sat. 31st March 2012
Finals
Sunday 6th May 2012
Intermediate Cup
1st Round
Tues. 13th September 2011
A - Bangor v Holyhead
B - Flint v Caer Borderers
C - Menai Bridge v Abergele
D - Newtown v Harlech
Sat. 8th October 2011
E - Benllech v Llangoed
F - Llangollen v Shotton
G - Rhos v Wrexham
H - Welshpool v Machynlleth
Quarter Final
Sat. 5th Nov. 2011 (OR ON A DATE STIPULATED BY LCCMC)
Winners H v Winners G
Winners E v Winners A
Winners C v Winners D
Winners B v Winners F
Semi Finals
Sat. 31st March
Final
Sat 29th April
ALL Finals (Senior and Intermediate)
To be played at a Neutral venue
THE RULES AND REGULATIONS
North Wales Cup 2011/12
1) The Competition will be run in two separate categories.
a) The Senior Cup – To comprise of 10 Div 1 North clubs (season 2010/11) and the TOP six clubs in Div 2 North (Bala, COBRA, Dinbych, Dolgellau, Llanidloes and Rhyl) on the 31st May 2011.
Losers of the 1st round will compete in a PLATE competition running parallel to the CUP competition.
b) The Intermediate Cup – To comprise of the remaining four Div 2 North clubs (Abergele, Machynlleth, Newtown and Wrexham) plus twelve Div 3 North Clubs.
This competition will be a straight knockout with NO plate competition.
2) Eligibility:
a) All Clubs that are members of the NWRU council which includes N.E.Counties and Gwynedd at 31st August 2011
b) Only BONAFIDE players registered with their Club and respective Union (i.e. The WRU) may participate. Players that are registered with an English club are NOT eligible.
c) No permit or loan players are permitted to play in this Cup Competition. However, the LCCMC will consider applications to play a registered front row player(s) on loan or on permit in the Semi Finals and the Final provided their registration is BONAFIDE; applications should only be made in exceptional circumstances, permission will be granted in exceptional circumstances.
d) Cup tied players may NOT play for their new Club in the next scheduled round.
e) Team lists inclusive of the names of replacements MUST be handed to the Match Referee at least 20 minutes prior to kick off, these sheets to be returned to the NWRU Council Secretary by the match referee within 3 days of the match being played, indicating which replacements played and the final score.
f) In the early rounds teams will be allowed a maximum of 19 players, 5 of which must be able to play in the front row.
In the Semi final and Final a maximum of 22 will be allowed 5
of which must be able to play in the front row.
g) Any clubs violating the eligibility rules shall be disqualified and lose their deposit.
3) Entry:
The ‘LCCMC’ must receive application for entry into the cup competition no later than Friday 2nd September.
Senior Cup Applications are to be accompanied by a £30 entrance fee.
Intermediate Cup Applications are to be accompanied by a £20 entrance fee (as there is no plate competition this year).
A £100 deposit is required by new entrants and those clubs who defaulted in the past and lost their deposit .
The £100 paid by others will continue to “roll”
Another letter will go direct to those who are required to renew their deposit
Application Forms to be returned to:-
Alwyn Jones at
13 Pen y Ffridd Rd,
Bangor.
LL57 2LZ.
It is incumbent upon the secretary of the club to ensure that the coach is aware of ALL rules in this document.
4) Dates of Rounds:
a) All matches to be played on the STIPULATED date, or earlier by mutual consent, providing an application to change the date has been received and approved by the LCCMC.
(Postponements are only permitted due to adverse weather/ground conditions. Postponed matches must be rearranged and played before the given date for the next round, failure to adhere to this Rule will result in the match being put “into dispute” and the ‘LCCMC’ will adjudicate on the matter.)
b) The Home Club can if they prefer, arrange with their opponent’s agreement, for the match to be played under floodlights at a convenient ground providing they meet all costs.
c) Any club failing to complete its fixtures will lose its deposit.
5) Organisation:
a) All match requirements apart from the Finals will be the responsibility of the Home Club.
b) Gate receipts (and all other arrangements i.e. match programme refreshments for players and visiting officials) are the responsibility of the Home Club.
c) The North Wales Council Executive committee will decide upon the venue of the finals and will negotiate all financial agreements and general organisation of the finals.
6) Officials:
a) Referees:
To be appointed by the WRU or The Regional Appointments Officer upon request by the Home Club, up to and including the Semi Finals, thereafter by the NWRU.
b) Touch Judges:
The responsibility of the competing Clubs up to and including the Semi Finals, thereafter the NWRU Council to arrange.
7) Declaration of Winners:
a) The Team, which has scored the greater number of points.
b) In the event of an equal number of points being scored, the following criteria will apply: -
1) The Team that has scored the greater number of tries.
2) The Team that has scored the greater number of goals (converted tries).
3) If no clear Winner has emerged at stage 3, then 20 minutes of extra time will be played, ten minutes each way. If still no clear winner, the team playing away from home will be declared the winners, should the game be played at a neutral venue other than in the Final, the Match Referee will decide by the toss of a coin.
4) In the Final, if at the end of extra time there is no clear winner, the result will be declared a draw, and each Club will hold the Cup for 6 months.
5) Abandoned games: Providing that both teams agree the result shall stand. No time element exists. Otherwise the game shall be replayed at a date set by the Cup committee.
6) Protests and Disputes: Complaints, protests or appeals arising out of the playing of games in the Competition must be made in writing and received by the NWRU Secretary within 4 days of the match being played together with a Cheque for £50, which may or may not be returned.
8) Competitions Committee
The Competitions Committee shall have absolute discretion in dealing with any matters relating to this Competition, whether or not provided for herein, and their decision shall be Final.
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