The Alliance is a "League" of friendlies. The aim is to play enjoyable and evenly matched games between teams made up of Over 50’s players.

No objection will be made to players under that age as long as they are of a similar ability and approach. THEY SHALL NUMBER NO MORE THAN 2 WITH NO ONE UNDER 45, except the goalkeeper if that is absolutely necessary.

Results of each match to be advised by BOTH Team Captains, by email for preference, to TIM TENNENT by 6.pm SUNDAY EVENING please. No note will be taken of goals scored/conceded. 3 points will be awarded for a win, & 1 point for a draw.

Your success rate will be calculated by dividing points by games completed. A Results Chart is maintained on the Alliance Website

Please try to avoid cancelling any games. If you are short of numbers please try to find suitable stand-ins. Remember your opposition may be able to help.

If cancellation proves unavoidable there are no arrangements to replay nor will any penalties be invoked However, ALL cancellations must be advised to Tim Tennent at the time so that the Alliance can oversee the situation.

If you have any spare dates and can arrange between yourselves to replay any missing games so much the better.

It is agreed that Founder Clubs Epsom & Wimbledon may elect to play their home games on grass. However, from season 2003/4 new members have been asked to provide Astro pitches for all games.

The Alliance is to run alongside the Wessex League proper with free movement between the two if required. The Alliance will accept any side from the Wessex League who for reasons of age feel they need to play in a less competitive environment. Similarly if any Alliance side by virtue of retirements or other reasons takes in a number of younger players they will be accepted into the League proper (numbers permitting) regardless of their success or otherwise in the Alliance the previous year.

These Rules are purposely being kept simple. However, should a problem of a disciplinary or other matter arise that a club feels has to be referred to the Alliance formally, details should be sent to me. I will consult with Peter Colwill. If we consider the matter sufficiently serious we will ask each club within the Alliance for their views before action is taken, otherwise our decision shall be final.