Rules and Regulations

CORK SCHOOLBOYS LEAGUE RULES AND INFORMATION 2026/2027:

Please note that all leagues are Double Round Leagues with the following exceptions:

Single Rd Leagues - 11D9, 13D11, 12D11, 14D9.

Three Round Leagues - 13D3, 14D6, 15D4, 15D6, 15D9, 16D3, 16D4.

Please note U11 is 9 a side and 30 minutes a side, the same as U12.. Pitch size and goal size is the same as U12.

Please also note that there is an error on the match card that says U10/U11 is 25 minutes a side

Match Cards - must be filled in before the match...manager must sign card legibly...jersey numbers must match players on card....maximum of 16 players on a card...

Refs Fees - must be paid before the match 2026/2027 Refs fees are here
Contacting the CSL Secretary - Advise all your managers and coaches that only calls from Hon. Secs are allowed
Transfer and Internal Transfer Rules
Transfers for Player that have played on a representative team Rule 1A
Procedures for Cancelling Matches Link
Acceptable Reasons for Canceling Games Link
Promotion, Relegation and Playoff Procedures
Cup Games Rules
Founders Cup & B Local Cup Games Rules
Walkover Disciplinary Procedures Link
Red card and Suspension Procedure
Suspect Illegal Players Procedure
Registration of Players to Teams Link

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