Transitional provisions

In Simple Terms

This rule explains how regulations apply when there's a change in the rules. If a reporting period (like a championship season) started under old rules, those old rules still apply to that period. However, any procedural changes (how things are done) apply immediately to everything, even stuff that started under the old rules.

• Substantive rules (the main rules) that were in effect when a reporting period started continue to apply to that period, even if new rules are introduced
• Procedural rules (how things are done) apply retroactively to all reporting periods unless explicitly stated otherwise
• This prevents mid-season rule changes from unfairly affecting teams that began competing under different regulations