1936-37

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.
be entitled to be registered as a professional player until the
expiration of twelve months from the date of his discharge, and
he shall not be allowed to play as an amateur during that
period unless he has obtained the permission of this
Association.
*Rule 3S.—(3) No Club nor any person shall attempt to Induce
any player of a Club of any branch of His Majesty's Forces
to play for another Club during the current season without at
least fourteen days' notice—in the case of the Army to the
Officer Commanding the Unit, in the case of the Royal Air
Force to his Commanding Officer, and in the case of the Royal
Navy direct to the Honorary Secretary of the Royal Navy and
Royal Marines Football Association. The notice must be
forwarded by registered post, or a written acknowledgment
otherwise obtained. This rule shall not be applicable to a
player of a Club of one of the Auxiliary Forces (e.g., the
Territorial Force or the Auxiliary Air Force). The rank of
a Service player must be stated in League or other
Registration Forms, and Service players are required to
inform Civilian Clubs of their rank. All reports of
misconduct by Service players shall be sent direct to the
Football Association, except in matches confined to Service
teams, when the report shall be sent direct to the Service
Association concerned.
Registration Forms signed on a Sunday are not valid, and it
is an offence for a club to induce a player to sign on that day.
Rule 39.—An amateur player may be insured by his club against
accidents which occur during play. The insurance must be effected
with a recognised Assurance Company.
Rule 42.—Players, officials and spectators are only allowed to
take part in or attend matches on condition that they observe the
Rules, Regulations and Bye-Laws of this Association, and every
afliliated Association or Club is required to observe and enforce
such Rules, Regulations and Bye-Laws.
Rule 43.—Every Association or Club is responsible for the action
of its players, officials and spectators, and is required to take all
precautions necessary to prevent spectators threatening or assault-
ing officials and players during or at the conclusion of matches.
Clubs are also required to prevent betting and the use of
objectionable language, etc.
• Also vide Rule 53, Scottish F.A.; Rule 44, Irish F.A.; Rule 26 (b) (3).
Welsh F.A. to the same effect.
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