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New rules as per last Jifl meeting - January 2010 24th.
Part 1. Rules and Regulations

1. Games to be changed from 80min to 90min, effective immediately

2. New teams wishing to join JIFL may do so without having to play in cup first, probation period will be the first leg (Aug. – Dec.) should a team be determined as ‘undesirable’ then an emergency meeting will be called prior to the second leg meeting to relinquish them from the league

3. Emergency Meetings can only be called by the Chairman. All parties involved in a dispute must first submit the issue to the Chairman, the Secretary and the opposing team captain/s. The chairman will try to resolve the issue and will only call an emergency meeting if the dispute is too difficult to resolve without a committee vote

4. Professional players for next season will only be accepted if they come under the following criteria;

1. They have been out of a contract for three (3) years

2. Only three (3) Ex Pros under the age of forty (40) will be allowed on the pitch at any given time during game play

3. There are no restrictions for Ex Pros over the age of forty (40), teams can field as many as they want

4. It was agreed to finish the second leg based on the rules as stated on the JIFL website even though they contradict an amendment that was made in 2007. This amendment was never added to the existing rule and had not been put in to force, this of course has now been changed to the above mentioned and will come into play at the start of the next season

Part 2 Usual JIFL issues

1. Finances – Jesper as usual gave out copies of the finances and explained the state of the league financially it was then determined that rp. 3,000,000 (three million) would be the amount due from each team for the second leg. Payment to be made to account provided by Jesper at the bottom of the spread sheet (Ray will forward the spread sheet to committee members via email) as soon as possible.

2. Two million rupiah will be allocated for each JIFL meeting to cover cost of snacks and refreshments. (1^st and 2^nd leg meetings only)

3. One hundred thousand rupiah per head for emergency meetings

4. Referees- it was determined that it is part of the game to swear and shout at the referee and players should be made aware that they could be shown a red card if it is excessive. In addition the referee will now take the offending players name which MUST be given to him by the team captain if asked for, and should a particular name consistently come up sanctions will be made against the player by the JIFL committee

5. Kick-off time – It is up to the referee to determine whether or not the fifteen (15) minute kick-off rule has expired, this then being the case the team waiting can then call the game but they MUST make sure they do the following;

1. Immediately inform the referee and the opposing captain

2. Send an SMS to the Chairman and/or the League Secretary asap

3. Do not play the game under any circumstances

4. Referee to inform Erwin immediately

5. Erwin to inform Chairman and /or League Secretary as soon s he has received details from the referee

The following rules are modified by the above:
1. The JIFL generally follows FIFA rules. The rules below are either different from FIFA rules or need to be further explained.

2. Each league game is played for 80 minutes plus injury time.

3. If a game is abandoned within 70 minutes of play, it will be replayed unless there is a captain's agreement. After 70 minutes, the result stands. Games can be called off by either the referee or the mutual consent of the team captains.

4. The wearing of shin guards is mandatory.

5. If a yellow card is awarded, the player must leave the playing field for a duration of 20 minutes "playing time". Half time is not included. Once the player has left the pitch, a substitute may take his place.

6. If a player receives a red card, he will take no further action in the game. He will also be banned from the next game.

7. There is no appeal against yellow or red cards.

8. If there is ungentlemanly conduct of a player or team which requires the attention of the disciplinary committee, an e-mail should be sent within 48 hours of the incident stating the time, venue, opposition and the nature of the misconduct. Club captains should not distribute this list to club managers, but only the JIFL committee with a cc to the corresponding club captain.

9. If a club whose player has come to the attention of the disciplinary committee has been censured by their own team, an e-mail stating the nature of this should be also sent to the committee.

10. If a player is injured during the course of a game, the liability is the players. Clubs are advised to make sure all players have medical insurance.

11. The JIFL is solely for amateur players. Unless a professional player has retired for over 6 months, he is unable to play. Teams playing professional players are subject to disqualification from the league.

12. JIFL Protected Indonesians Rule: 1 outfield and 1 goalkeeper for already existing teams. Once players leave their club then they are essentially retired from the league but they can come back to their club anytime. No new Indonesians for added incoming clubs.

13. Should a team be unable to field 8 players or more 15 minutes after the official kick off, they will forfeit the game 2-0.

14. JIFL league meetings are held twice a year. Each team are encouraged to send one representative per team. Minutes of the meeting are forwarded to All teams and posted on the JIFL website.

15. If a decision to change or review rules of the league is made, it is usually voted on. Each team has one vote. If there is a tie, the committee have the final vote.

16. Teams pay league contributions bi-yearly. It is hoped that the teams pay on the day of the league meeting. Otherwise, they have 2 weeks to pay into the treasurer's bank account before being terminated form the league.

17. During the second league meeting, the cup draw is made. Anybody expressing wishes to hold the end of season party may come forward. This will be tendered and voted on by the club captains.

18. The league schedule is made within 2 weeks of the league meeting. Once confirmed, teams will be unable to change this schedule. Teams unable to fulfill a fixture will automatically lose the game.

19. The JIFL has no jurisdiction outside authorized league games. Therefore "friendlies", six a side tournaments etc. are not part of the JIFL calendar.

20. Club managers and captains have flexibility within the rules above. Should both captains make an agreement which does not effect the other teams, it is generally acceptable.

21. Home teams are responsible for proper field markings and corner flags.

22. Captains MUST find out the name of referee and it is the Home team’s responsibility to find out what it is, before either team submits points for the referee. Teams no longer have to agree on a referee score, each team can send in what they believe to be fair for that game.

23. It is the right of the home team to call the game on a no show fifteen minutes (15min) after the game was supposed to commence. The away team cannot shuffle the schedule to suit their own ends. This also applies to the away team, should the home team not be on the pitch fifteen minutes (15min) after the official kick off.

24. Any team refusing to play another team that has been accepted into the league will forfeit the points for that game, no exceptions.