How are fixtures set, and can we change one?

Q: How are fixtures set, and can we change one?

Under SAFA Competitions Uniform Rule 5: SAFA sets the dates and venues of matches. To ask for a fixture change, your request must reach SAFA in writing at least 14 days before the scheduled date (less only in emergencies or where that's impractical). Fixtures may only be changed in extreme circumstances, at the discretion of SAFA's CEO or designated officials. Otherwise no fixture may be changed in any way. Clubs are told of fixture changes in writing at least 72 hours before the match. If 3 or more of your players are picked for a SAFA representative match, you may apply in writing to postpone a fixture within 48 hours of it; it is only postponed with SAFA's written permission (Rule 9). Weather postponements and floodlight-failure abandonments are re-fixtured by SAFA. Failing to fulfil a fixture SAFA has set is misconduct, and a team that doesn't turn up or arrives late forfeits the points. Conceding 3 walkovers in a stream of 10 or more teams, or 2 in a stream of 8 or 9, can end the team's participation.

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Under SAFA Competitions Uniform Rule 5:

SAFA sets the dates and venues of matches.
To ask for a fixture change, your request must reach SAFA in writing at least 14 days before the scheduled date (less only in emergencies or where that's impractical).
Fixtures may only be changed in extreme circumstances, at the discretion of SAFA's CEO or designated officials. Otherwise no fixture may be changed in any way.
Clubs are told of fixture changes in writing at least 72 hours before the match.
If 3 or more of your players are picked for a SAFA representative match, you may apply in writing to postpone a fixture within 48 hours of it; it is only postponed with SAFA's written permission (Rule 9).
Weather postponements and floodlight-failure abandonments are re-fixtured by SAFA.

Failing to fulfil a fixture SAFA has set is misconduct, and a team that doesn't turn up or arrives late forfeits the points. Conceding 3 walkovers in a stream of 10 or more teams, or 2 in a stream of 8 or 9, can end the team's participation.