Applying for an SXP
For the 2026-27 season clubs / teams wishing to request a selection exemption pass for a player shall do so by completing the online form here:
A sub-committee will review all submissions and either approve or reject on the basis of evidence supplied and GMS data.
The sub-committee has been set up on a quadrant basis, however will work together to generate consensus and cover for absences.
The SXP sub-committee will review all SXP requests submitted by 8pm Thursday reviewed prior to Saturdays matches, for those received after this time, they will try to review as many as possible prior to the match day. For any submission after the deadline whereby confirmation hasn’t been received, the committee will consider receipt of the form as a request prior to the match, however playing the player(s) in question is at the Teams risk.
SXP Sub-Committee (with notional area)
- Prem / Div 1 / NL Crossover - Ali Smyth
- North East - Phil Churchman
- North West - Phill Barlow
- South East Open - Chris Perry
- South East Womens - Rosemary Prince (Phil Churchman at start of season for holiday cover)
- South West - Nicky Cast
Principals of Team Selection
Selection of teams should be in accordance with the team selection rules included within section 8 of the regulations, we recommend all team captains, managers and club administrators to read this and Appendix 4 “Team Selection & Player Eligibility Guidance Notes” prior to raising any issues or queries.
As stated in regulation 8.2.4 “The ALMC can determine at any time whether or not a Club is in breach of the Aims of Team Selection.” .
For the 2026-27 Season the ALMC have determined that in order to allow a fair determination of team playing strength, and in accordance with 8.1.2 and 8.2.3 Clubs must select their teams in hierarchical order. In order to allow a quantitative assessment of playing strength, Clubs will not be allowed to concede “top” or “middle” ranked sides for the first 3 match weeks of the season. In any circumstance where a Club does not fulfill a fixture in the first three weeks of the season, the lower teams will be deemed unfair selections and the games shall be awarded as a 5-0 loss and 1 point deduction shall be applied.
The Standard Adult Regulations contain a set of examples where an SXP may be granted in appendix 4, which has been replicated below, please make sure you've read these before you submit your request:
The regulations can be found here:
Standard Adult League Regulations 2026 - 27
