WFA 2011/12 National League
The WFA 2011/12 National League season will see a change in format and a relocation to Nottingham. The new structure will cater for in an increased number of teams and will form the basis of the structure for the National League for the coming years. This season will see 22 teams competing in two divisions. There will be a 12 team Premiership division and 10 teams in the Championship. All the teams will battle to be crowned Champions or avoid relegation. All fixtures will take place at a central venue and be played over 11 weekend events.
League Documentation
League Regulations (PDF File)
The National League competition will be run to a set of WFA Regulations
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League Match Rules
Download the Full version of the Laws of the Game to which all National League matches will be played by.
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FA RESPECT League Code of Conduct (PDF File)
The WFA National League has signed up to the FA RESPECT campaign. All Clubs, Players, Managers and Sipporters must
abide by this Code of Conduct.
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Player Registration Form (PDF File)
All Players must complete a Registration Form to be available for selection.
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Player Transfer Form (PDF File)
For a Player to transfer to another team this form must be completed. It is required to be signed by both Club representatives and submitted with the Transfer Fee.
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2011/12 WFA Premiership
The 2011/12 WFA Premiership involves the top 12 teams in the country and they will play each team 2 times as they compete to become Premiership Champions or fight to stay in the top division.
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2011/12 WFA Championship
The 2011/12 WFA Championship will see 10 teams competing to win the division and claim promotion to the Premiership. Each team will play each other twice to decide the Championship.
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Dates
The 11 weekend events will take place on the following dates and will be either Premiership or Championship events:
- 3rd & 4th September 2011 - Premiership Division
- 10th & 11th September 2011 - Championship Division
- 19th & 20th November 2011 - Premiership Division
- 26th & 27th November 2011 - Championship Division
- 11th & 12th February 2012 - Premiership Division
- 25th & 26th February 2012 - Championship Division
- 3rd & 4th March 2012 - Premiership Division
- 17th & 18th March 2012 - Championship Division
- 5th & 6th May 2012 - Premiership Division
- 12th & 13th May 2012 - Championship Division
- 2nd June 2012 - Both Divisions, including Presentation, WFA Cup Final and AGM. (Not all Teams will play)
Venue
The National League will be held at:
Nottingham Trent University,
Lee Westwood Sports Centre,
Clifton Campus,
Nottingham,
NG11 8NS.
Getting here
The M1 passes close to the west of the city, the A42 / M42 link to the southwest of the city and the A1(M) to the east of the county.
- From the South: Exit the M1 at Junction 24 and follow the A453 towards the city. Clifton campus is on the left-hand side approximately seven miles from the motorway.
- From the A60 North: Leave the A60 at A6514 and follow the Ring Road for approximately eight miles. Keep in the right-hand lane as the road splits in two and follow the road under the overpass, signposted M1 South. Cross over one set of traffic lights and Clifton campus is on your right-hand side.
- From the A60 South: Join the A52 and exit at A453, signposted M1 South. Cross over one set of traffic lights and Clifton campus is on your right-hand side.
- From the A52: Leave the A52 at A453, signposted M1 South. Cross over one set of traffic lights and Clifton campus is on your right-hand side.
- Parking will be available on campus for all visitors.
- Global Positioning System user postcode: NG11 8NS
FA RESPECT Codes of Conduct
The WFA is fully commited and signed up to the FA RESPECT campaign. All affiliated Clubs and their Players, Managers and Supporters must abide by this Code of Conduct.
Failure to follow these guidlines, may result in sanctions being enforced on your club.
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Volunteers
The National League is run by volunteers. The WFA are always looking for people that are willing to become involved and help at the events. Some of the roles required are:
- Table Officials
- PA speaker
- Journalist/Reporter
- Line officials
- Referees (Training course required - Find out more...
If you would like to find out more about these roles, please email sam.bull@thewfa.org.uk
WFA Affiliation
All Clubs that have Teams playing in the National League are affiliated to the WFA and have completed all relevant National League Registration Forms.
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