Regulation on Registration of Players and Technical Staff Updated 2025-2026 Season

In compliance with the Statutes of the National Professional Football League, this Regulation on Player Registration is hereby issued.

In order for a player or member of the technical staff of any affiliated Club to be registered with the General Secretariat of the National Professional Football League, they must have previously executed a written contract with all mandatory stipulations contained in our current statutes and regulations, as well as FIFA legal provisions.

It is understood that the contract (physical or scanned) is the principal and necessary document to initiate the registration process for players and technical staff with the League secretariat; any other missing documents must be submitted within thirty (30) days following the close of the registration period established. If the contract submitted initially was scanned, the original contract must be delivered within the aforementioned deadline. Once documentation is completed, the General Secretariat of the League shall proceed to issue the respective identification card.

Every club is obligated to register its players and technical staff from both the first division and reserves with the general secretariat of the league for legal participation in its championships and in accordance with the registration periods established by the League, authorized by FENAFUTH and FIFA regulations on player status and transfer. Through the digital registration system (S/D). A club may exceptionally register players outside the stipulated periods, provided that all requirements established in FIFA regulations on player status and transfer are met. To safeguard the sporting integrity of the competition, registration shall be permitted only during the development of the first round of the qualifying stages and never in the second round or final stage. (Amendment approved by the L Ordinary Assembly of Clubs June 2023).

The registration of players and their cancellation shall be the responsibility of the General Secretary of the LEAGUE. Clubs shall receive a report of registered players at the end of the registration period. A period of fifteen (15) calendar days from the start of the Championship is granted for clubs to file their claims with the National Football Arbitration Court (TNAF) or failing that, the national dispute resolution chamber. The Secretariat shall send the list of players for proper registration with the Executive Committee of FENAFUTH.

The registration of each player shall be requested in writing, in duplicate for the first time, accompanied by the following documents:

• a)

  Contract executed between the club and the player and three copies of this document.

• b)

  Medical Report duly signed and sealed by a licensed physician. Examinations that shall include height, blood pressure and pulse (heart rate and rhythm), vision, heart examination and state of the lungs, examinations of ears, nose and throat, evaluation of posture, joints, strength and flexibility. Medical history containing serious illnesses suffered by other family members, illnesses had in childhood or currently suffered, hospitalizations or surgical procedures previously undergone, previous injuries (including concussions, sprains or fractures).

• c)

  Four (4) ID-sized photographs.

• d)

  Identity Card or Original Birth Certificate. If a minor, Original Birth Certificate Certification and written authorization from the father, mother, or corresponding guardian.

For the registration of each player, a file shall be prepared containing the following information: a) Registration number b) Name(s) and paternal and maternal surname(s) of the player c) Place and date of birth d) Profession or occupation e) Age f) Eye color and complexion g) Hair color h) Build i) Distinguishing marks j) Height k) Weight in pounds l) Nationality m) Name of the club registering him n) Address of the club o) Jersey number assigned p) Place and date of issuance of the identification card

The registration of a player and technical staff shall enter into effect from the date of issuance of the Identification Card or its revalidation, and may not be invalidated by the General Secretariat without just cause.

A registration may be denied, invalidated or suspended when: a) for violation of the regulation on championships and competitions (sanction to the technical director for delay in start time and continuation) b) by means of a properly substantiated request to the Board of Directors of the League, which shall conduct the procedure until issuing the corresponding resolution. Against the denial or invalidation of a registration, the club, player or technical staff may request the intervention of the Board of Directors of the League to analyze and resolve the case.

For the registration of foreign players, the following shall be required in addition to what is established in Article 6 letters a), b) and c):

• a)

  Certificate issued by the Ministry of Interior, Justice and Decentralization, stating that the temporary residence permit is in process.

• b)

  International Transfer Certificate from the National Football Association to which the player last belonged, with the approval of the National Autonomous Football Federation of Honduras. This last document shall also be required for those national players who have belonged to a foreign association upon their return to the country.

• c)

  Copy of travel Passport.

• d)

  Copy of Player Passport established by FIFA.

Registration of players by season or championship:

• A)

  Affiliated clubs during an official competition of the national league may, beginning in the 2025-2026 season, register a maximum of thirty (30) players per season or championship.

• B)

  Likewise, within the thirty (30) players, an affiliated club may register a maximum of five (5) foreign players per season authorized to participate, all five (5) players may participate simultaneously during official championship matches.

• C)

  For the championships or season of the reserve category (sub-20) a maximum of thirty (30) national players may be registered. (Amended at the XLIX Ordinary Assembly of Clubs 2022 Season). (Amended at the LI Ordinary Assembly of Clubs June 29, 2024, and approved by the executive committee of FENAFUTH on July 26, 2024). (Amended at the LII Ordinary Assembly of Clubs June 2025 and ratified by the executive committee of FFH on July 25, 2025).

The General Secretary is responsible for the registration of players and technical staff. A) This General Secretariat shall not effect the registration of players if the required documents in Articles 6 and 10 of this Regulation are not presented, under penalty of incurring the offenses established in the Disciplinary Code of the Federation. This sanction shall be applied without prejudice to the penalty in which the club that permits the lineup of improperly registered players may incur. B) Members of technical staff for their registration shall comply with the following requirements: 1. Work contract. 2. Personal identification documents. 3. Two ID-sized photographs. 4. Copy of the Current Federative License (category A). 5. Copy of the professional credential. If a foreigner, they must present: Certificate issued by the Ministry of Interior, Justice and Decentralization, stating that the temporary residence permit is in process.

The General Secretariat shall maintain a special file of player registrations for affiliated clubs. A digital copy of the list shall be sent to the Executive Committee of the Federation, as well as a copy of the contracts executed between players and clubs.

Each registered player shall be issued an identification card, which constitutes the official document that accredits them as an integral member of the determined club and enables them to participate in the official championships of the LEAGUE.

In case of loss or destruction of any identification card, the respective club has the right to its replacement, subject to payment of three hundred lempiras (Lps. 300.00). The request for replacement shall be accompanied by one (1) photograph.

Any alteration to the identification card shall result in its invalidity in all its effects, without prejudice to the sanctions that may apply. CHAPTER II ON THE CANCELLATION OF PLAYER REGISTRATION

The cancellation of player registration may be carried out by the clubs at any time. The cancellation of a player's registration shall be requested by the clubs in writing, accompanied by the following documents:

• a)

  National League Identification Card.

• b)

  Loan document, sale, transfer abroad, or in the case of a resolution from the Board of Directors of the club that registered the player, canceling the registration for internal punishment supported by law or the internal legislation of the club.

• c)

  Sports labor file of the player that must contain: player's record, disciplinary memorandums, player's contract, contract addendums and any document that regulates the contractual relationship.

Likewise, player registrations may be canceled by the General Secretary of the LEAGUE, at the request of an interested party, in the following cases:

• a)

  For any cause that totally or permanently prevents a player from acting as such.

• b)

  Because the club is delisted from the National League due to dissolution, relegation or disaffiliation.

• c)

  By resolution of the competent sports authority.

• d)

  At the request of the player, when he considers that his rights have been violated. The league secretary, in this case, shall submit the present request to the national arbitration tribunal or to the Dispute Resolution Chamber of the federation for its opinion and resolution.

• e)

  For irregular transfer of the player to another club, decreed by competent authority.

• f)

  For contract termination, in accordance with the regulatory stipulations, when applicable.

• g)

  By medical prescription duly certified by a licensed medical professional who declares that the player is unfit for the practice of football for the health of the player.

• h)

  For not having participated with the club that registered him in a minimum of 10% of the Official Season matches, during the validity of his contract, without any sanction for fault committed or the commission of disciplinary acts serving as a reason for inactivity during this time, supported by the contract termination resolution issued by competent authority.

For the cancellation of a player's registration from the National League, the interested club must pay the amounts according to the following table: A. De-registration from the National League to the Ascent League Lps. 1,000.00 + ISV. B. De-registration from the National League to any Amateur Category club Lps. 1,000.00 + ISV. C. Certificates of unregistered players any category L. 200.00 + ISV. Required documents for the player de-registration procedure: Amateur Sector League Clubs: 1. The established payment 2. Club Request 3. Player Request 4. Copy of player's identification In case of Loan Amateur Sector League Clubs: 1. The established payment 2. Withdrawal and Transfer Letter 3. Player's Consent 4. Club Request 5. Copy of identification De-registration for the National Football Ascent League: 1. The Established payment 2. CTN (National Transfer Certificate) 3. Club Request 4. Player Request 5. Copy of identification In case of Loan: 1. The Established payment 2. CTN (National Transfer Certificate) 3. Withdrawal and Transfer Letter 4. Player's Consent 5. Club Request 6. Copy of identification Certificate of Unregistered Player: 1. The Established payment 2. Club Request 3. Player Request 4. Copy of player's identification Approved at the li ordinary assembly of clubs on June 29, 2024, and approved by the FENAFUTH executive committee on July 26, 2024. Approved at the lii ordinary assembly of clubs on June 21, 2025, and approved by the FENAFUTH executive committee on July 25, 2025. GENERAL SECRETARIAT