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General
General Rules
1. General
1.0 Stupidly Named Internet Football League
The SNIFL was established in April 1999 by David Bourke and Pierre Vendelboe. Following software failures the game was suspended in 2012 and SNIFL 2.0 was formed in 2013, with a complete reset.
1.1. SNIFL Structure
The SNIFL consists of 30 teams split into 3 divisions of 10. Each team has at least one ACTIVE manager to operate it. No
person can manage 2 teams except in extreme circumstances where the SNIFL Board's approval has been given, and the
entire league notified (note this situation often only occurs when a manager is acting as caretaker for another manager for a short period of time)
1.1.1. Applying for a Position as Manager
Current managers have the opportunity to apply for vacant jobs with other teams when the SNIFL Board notifies the league they are open for applications. Under no circumstances will any conditions be allowed on a manager's application. The manager who wins the position is chosen based upon the extent of their conditions they asked for, and also their previous managing records (not necessarily the win/loss ratio, but also the general league participation, and reliability).
New managers are appointed to teams without managers from the Waiting List. For a person who wishes to join the SNIFL to enter the Waiting List, they must application form from the EOFA website. It should be noted that positions do not arise often, and therefore a lengthy waiting period may occur. When a position becomes available for a New manager, several candidates from the Waiting List are chosen, primarily based on the length of time they have been on the list. After the candidates have been asked if they are still interested, the SNIFL Board will decide which candidate shall take the job.
1.2. SNIFL Board
The SNIFL Board controls the operation of the SNIFL. The main members make the majority of decisions in the league, however, often these decisions come after consultation with all involved parties.
1.3. Fines
The SNIFL Board reserves the right to fine teams when they believe a team has acted outside of the rules directly or indirectly, or outside the spirit of the game by using inappropriate conduct.
1.4. Appeals & Protests
If a manager believes the SNIFL Board has treated them unfairly, they may appeal any decisions made. The appeal is made to the Board itself. If the Board does not accept the appeal, the rest of the league shall be asked to form an opinion. Note, if the appeal ends up unsuccessful, there remains a possibility heavier penalty may be incurred.
Furthermore, if a manager believes another manager has acted inappropriately then they must appeal to the SNIFL Board. The SNIFL Board will only act when it receives a complaint or appeal from another manager.
2. Competitions
2.1. League Competition
The SNIFL is divided to 3 divisions, containing 10 teams. During the season, each team play each other team twice, therefore there are 18 rounds in a single season.
2.1.1. Relegation and Promotion
At the end of the season, the teams who finish 11th and 12th are automatically relegated. The teams finishing first and second are automaticaly promoted.
2.2.1. SNIFL Cup
The SNIFL Cup is a standard knockout cup with each round played over 1 leg.
The Semi Final and Final of the Radgemeister Cup are played at a neutral ground, and gates are shared evenly between both sides in both the semi finals and final.
2.3. Friendlies
Teams can only play friendlies during the off-season. If you wish to play a friendly, organize it with another manager and advise the league commisioner at least one week in advance. The statistics from friendlies don't count for league games. Therefore, if a player is suspended or booked in a friendly game, it does not affect his DP level. Players who are suspended in a league or cup game, still can play in friendlies. Injuries however do carry over between friendlies and other games, as do ability points gained.
2.4. Other Competitions
At certain times the SNIFL Board may introduce other competitions. This includes International games such as the World Cup, Multi-League games, All-Star games and so forth.
3. Adding to the game
3.1 Customizing your profile
There is a link on the website to record your personal data (where you live, your favourite team etc) which helps others know a little about you.
4. End-Of-Season Awards
4.1 Voting Awards
At the end of each season, the SNIFL has various awards it gives out to players, managers and teams. Some of these awards are based on voting by other managers. These include the Player-of-the-Year (each Div and overall), the Youth-Player-of-the-Year (players under 20, each Div and overall), and the Manager-of-the-Year (each Div and overall). None of these awards carry any financial or ability point bonuses, and are only for prestige.
4.2 Fair Play Award
The team with the least number of DP's on their team at the end of the season is awarded the Fair Play Award. Again this carries no bonus and is only for prestige.
4.3 Golden Boot Award
The player who scores the most goals in their Division receives the Golden Boot Award for their Division. Each player receives 100 ability points in their main skill area. The player who scoresthe most goals overall receives the SNIFL Golden Boot Award. This player receives a further 100 ability points in their main skill area.
4.4 Golden Glove Award
The player who has the best highest percentage of saves per game (minimum 15 games) in their Division receives the Golden Glove Award for their Division. Each player receives 100 ability points in their main skill area.The player who has the best highest percentage of saves per game (minimum 15 games) overall receives the SNIFL Golden Glove Award. This player receives a further 100 ability points in their main skill area.
4.5 Golden Ball Award
The player who makes the most assists in their Division receives the Golden Ball Award for their Division. Each player receives 100 ability points in their main skill area. The player who makes the most assists overall receives the SNIFL Golden Ball Award. This player receives a further 100 ability points in their main skill area.
4.6 Golden Tackle Award
The player who makes the most Key Tackles in their Division receives the Golden Tackle Award for their Division. Each player receives 100 ability points in their main skill area. The player who makes the most Key Tackles overall receives the SNIFL Golden Tackle Award. This player receives a further 100 ability points in their main skill area.
4.7 Golden Leg Award
The player who has the most Key Passes in their Division receives the Golden Leg Award for their Division. Each player receives 100 ability points in their main skill area. The player who has the most Key Passes overall receives the SNIFL Golden Leg Award. This player receives a further 100 ability points in their main skill area.
4.8 Players Player of the Year Award
The player who has the most MoM awards in their Division receives the Players Player of the Year Award for their Division. Each player receives 100 ability points in their main skill area. The player who has the most MoM's overall receives the SNIFL Players Player of The Year Award. This player receives a further 100 ability points in their main skill area.
4.9 Player Aging
At the end of the season all players age by one year.
Players will retire at the following ages :-
Goalkeepers - age 39 (keepers aged 38 will retire at end of season)
Defenders - age 37 (defenders aged 36 will retire at end of season)
Midfielders - age 36 (midfielders aged 35 will retire at end of season)
Strikers - age 36 (strikers aged 35 will retire at end of season)
Players under the age of 22 will receive end of season bonus abs, there is a seperate rules section covering this.
5. Promotion & Relegation
The promotion and relegation rules are as follows:
Division 1
---------------
Positions 9 & 10 automatically relegated
Divisions 2
---------------
Positions 1 & 2 automatically promoted
Positions 9 & 10 automatically relegated
Division 3
---------------
Positions 1 & 2 automatically promoted
6. Board Expectations
Your chairman will offer you a cash incentive at the start of each season, based on an expectation of your achievements throughout the season.
7. Promotion Players
Promoted teams get an additional player added to their roster, as designed by the manager.
The Division 1 champion does not receive a promotion player.
Division 2
Total of 25 skill points, Maximum skill 13, Minimum skill 1, 25 years old, 25 aggression, 500 ability points.
Division 3
Total of 23 skill points, Maximum skill 12, Minimum skill 1, 25 years old, 25 aggression, 500 ability points.
Division 4
Total of 21 skill points, Maximum skill 11, Minimum skill 1, 25 years old, 25 aggression, 500 ability points.
8. End of season Draft
At the end of the season a draft will take place, details of which will be released at the time.
The team finishing bottom of Division 3 will always have first pick.
General Rules
1. General
1.0 Stupidly Named Internet Football League
The SNIFL was established in April 1999 by David Bourke and Pierre Vendelboe. Following software failures the game was suspended in 2012 and SNIFL 2.0 was formed in 2013, with a complete reset.
1.1. SNIFL Structure
The SNIFL consists of 30 teams split into 3 divisions of 10. Each team has at least one ACTIVE manager to operate it. No
person can manage 2 teams except in extreme circumstances where the SNIFL Board's approval has been given, and the
entire league notified (note this situation often only occurs when a manager is acting as caretaker for another manager for a short period of time)
1.1.1. Applying for a Position as Manager
Current managers have the opportunity to apply for vacant jobs with other teams when the SNIFL Board notifies the league they are open for applications. Under no circumstances will any conditions be allowed on a manager's application. The manager who wins the position is chosen based upon the extent of their conditions they asked for, and also their previous managing records (not necessarily the win/loss ratio, but also the general league participation, and reliability).
New managers are appointed to teams without managers from the Waiting List. For a person who wishes to join the SNIFL to enter the Waiting List, they must application form from the EOFA website. It should be noted that positions do not arise often, and therefore a lengthy waiting period may occur. When a position becomes available for a New manager, several candidates from the Waiting List are chosen, primarily based on the length of time they have been on the list. After the candidates have been asked if they are still interested, the SNIFL Board will decide which candidate shall take the job.
1.2. SNIFL Board
The SNIFL Board controls the operation of the SNIFL. The main members make the majority of decisions in the league, however, often these decisions come after consultation with all involved parties.
1.3. Fines
The SNIFL Board reserves the right to fine teams when they believe a team has acted outside of the rules directly or indirectly, or outside the spirit of the game by using inappropriate conduct.
1.4. Appeals & Protests
If a manager believes the SNIFL Board has treated them unfairly, they may appeal any decisions made. The appeal is made to the Board itself. If the Board does not accept the appeal, the rest of the league shall be asked to form an opinion. Note, if the appeal ends up unsuccessful, there remains a possibility heavier penalty may be incurred.
Furthermore, if a manager believes another manager has acted inappropriately then they must appeal to the SNIFL Board. The SNIFL Board will only act when it receives a complaint or appeal from another manager.
2. Competitions
2.1. League Competition
The SNIFL is divided to 3 divisions, containing 10 teams. During the season, each team play each other team twice, therefore there are 18 rounds in a single season.
2.1.1. Relegation and Promotion
At the end of the season, the teams who finish 11th and 12th are automatically relegated. The teams finishing first and second are automaticaly promoted.
2.2.1. SNIFL Cup
The SNIFL Cup is a standard knockout cup with each round played over 1 leg.
The Semi Final and Final of the Radgemeister Cup are played at a neutral ground, and gates are shared evenly between both sides in both the semi finals and final.
2.3. Friendlies
Teams can only play friendlies during the off-season. If you wish to play a friendly, organize it with another manager and advise the league commisioner at least one week in advance. The statistics from friendlies don't count for league games. Therefore, if a player is suspended or booked in a friendly game, it does not affect his DP level. Players who are suspended in a league or cup game, still can play in friendlies. Injuries however do carry over between friendlies and other games, as do ability points gained.
2.4. Other Competitions
At certain times the SNIFL Board may introduce other competitions. This includes International games such as the World Cup, Multi-League games, All-Star games and so forth.
3. Adding to the game
3.1 Customizing your profile
There is a link on the website to record your personal data (where you live, your favourite team etc) which helps others know a little about you.
4. End-Of-Season Awards
4.1 Voting Awards
At the end of each season, the SNIFL has various awards it gives out to players, managers and teams. Some of these awards are based on voting by other managers. These include the Player-of-the-Year (each Div and overall), the Youth-Player-of-the-Year (players under 20, each Div and overall), and the Manager-of-the-Year (each Div and overall). None of these awards carry any financial or ability point bonuses, and are only for prestige.
4.2 Fair Play Award
The team with the least number of DP's on their team at the end of the season is awarded the Fair Play Award. Again this carries no bonus and is only for prestige.
4.3 Golden Boot Award
The player who scores the most goals in their Division receives the Golden Boot Award for their Division. Each player receives 100 ability points in their main skill area. The player who scoresthe most goals overall receives the SNIFL Golden Boot Award. This player receives a further 100 ability points in their main skill area.
4.4 Golden Glove Award
The player who has the best highest percentage of saves per game (minimum 15 games) in their Division receives the Golden Glove Award for their Division. Each player receives 100 ability points in their main skill area.The player who has the best highest percentage of saves per game (minimum 15 games) overall receives the SNIFL Golden Glove Award. This player receives a further 100 ability points in their main skill area.
4.5 Golden Ball Award
The player who makes the most assists in their Division receives the Golden Ball Award for their Division. Each player receives 100 ability points in their main skill area. The player who makes the most assists overall receives the SNIFL Golden Ball Award. This player receives a further 100 ability points in their main skill area.
4.6 Golden Tackle Award
The player who makes the most Key Tackles in their Division receives the Golden Tackle Award for their Division. Each player receives 100 ability points in their main skill area. The player who makes the most Key Tackles overall receives the SNIFL Golden Tackle Award. This player receives a further 100 ability points in their main skill area.
4.7 Golden Leg Award
The player who has the most Key Passes in their Division receives the Golden Leg Award for their Division. Each player receives 100 ability points in their main skill area. The player who has the most Key Passes overall receives the SNIFL Golden Leg Award. This player receives a further 100 ability points in their main skill area.
4.8 Players Player of the Year Award
The player who has the most MoM awards in their Division receives the Players Player of the Year Award for their Division. Each player receives 100 ability points in their main skill area. The player who has the most MoM's overall receives the SNIFL Players Player of The Year Award. This player receives a further 100 ability points in their main skill area.
4.9 Player Aging
At the end of the season all players age by one year.
Players will retire at the following ages :-
Goalkeepers - age 39 (keepers aged 38 will retire at end of season)
Defenders - age 37 (defenders aged 36 will retire at end of season)
Midfielders - age 36 (midfielders aged 35 will retire at end of season)
Strikers - age 36 (strikers aged 35 will retire at end of season)
Players under the age of 22 will receive end of season bonus abs, there is a seperate rules section covering this.
5. Promotion & Relegation
The promotion and relegation rules are as follows:
Division 1
---------------
Positions 9 & 10 automatically relegated
Divisions 2
---------------
Positions 1 & 2 automatically promoted
Positions 9 & 10 automatically relegated
Division 3
---------------
Positions 1 & 2 automatically promoted
6. Board Expectations
Your chairman will offer you a cash incentive at the start of each season, based on an expectation of your achievements throughout the season.
7. Promotion Players
Promoted teams get an additional player added to their roster, as designed by the manager.
The Division 1 champion does not receive a promotion player.
Division 2
Total of 25 skill points, Maximum skill 13, Minimum skill 1, 25 years old, 25 aggression, 500 ability points.
Division 3
Total of 23 skill points, Maximum skill 12, Minimum skill 1, 25 years old, 25 aggression, 500 ability points.
Division 4
Total of 21 skill points, Maximum skill 11, Minimum skill 1, 25 years old, 25 aggression, 500 ability points.
8. End of season Draft
At the end of the season a draft will take place, details of which will be released at the time.
The team finishing bottom of Division 3 will always have first pick.