DISPENSATIONS

Clubs may seek dispensation for a player to play out of their designated Age Group, as per the table above. The following criteria will be used to assess whether a dispensation should be granted:

• Intellectual and/or physical impairment.

• A demonstrated need to fill a team:

  • For long term requests, up to the maximum number of players allowed in a team for that grade.

  • For individual match day requests, up to the maximum number of players allowed on the field.

• To prevent girls’ team being split by progression to the next Competition Age Group. The player’s skill level must be appropriate for the competition.

• To allow a participant to play in the Competition Age Group that aligns with their School Year Level as of 30 June in the year of the season start.

A dispensation for Intellectual and/or physical impairment can only applied for the player to play below their designated Age Group, and can allow the player to play as far below their age group as necessary.

The Club can approve a dispensation to play one Competition Age Group higher than their designated Age Group. All other requests require approval from the MJCC, as per clause 2.3 of the General Rules.

All dispensations to play are for one season only and new approvals are required each year.

MJCC Dispensation requests must be submitted at least 48 hours before the start time of the match, except where a team requires an additional player to avoid a forfeit. Where a team requires an additional player to avoid a forfeit, they should first attempt to find a player one Age Group below the Competition Age Group to play. If this is not possible, then a player no more than two Age Groups below the Competition Age Group could be used. 

If you have a player who fits one of the above criteria, please fill out the form to apply.