The handbook will be a useful guide to explain the disciplinary process and details the changes that have taken place over the last few years – principally the introduction of the match based disciplinary system, and the adoption of this system for youth football. From the start of the 2012-13 season all football will operate under the Match Based Disciplinary procedures and will be devised into the following categories:

• Saturday (Adult)
• Sunday (Adult)
• Midweek
• Representative
• Youth
• Schools

 
This year’s guide also includes videos and resources that will go into greater depth to explain the disciplinary process.
 
Videos:
Introduction from Mark Ives, Disciplinary Manager
Processing Misconduct Charges
Respect
Member Services – a walk through guide
 
Resources:
Suspension Notification Form
Club Statement
League Statement
Sending Off Paperwork
Board of Appeal
Alternate Charge Notification
Multiple Charge Notification
Penalty Points
 
Plus there is a new Leagues section to provide guidance for administrators regarding the Powers and Duties of the League.

You can access the handbook here – Click to open FA Discipline Handbook 2012-13