League Rules 2011/2012

 

1.      League games to start at 8:30 p.m. and consist of 7 games, Team game (4 players) (1001, 1 leg), 2 pairs (701 best of 3 legs), and 4 singles (501 best of 3 legs). 7 points to be won. All games are double in and double out.

 

2.      A draw for order of play is to be made for the pairs and singles games.

 

3.      Captains cup match to be played at the end of the match (301 best of 3 legs, double in and out). Team Captains only to play, but Vice-Captain may cover for holidays or sickness only.

 

4.      Players can only change teams with agreement of both team captains and the League Committee. Any team playing a player who has played for another team within the season, in a competitive match, without agreement will forfeit each game the player plays in 7-0.

 

5.      Each team must have at least one member at the AGM to sign the team on for the coming season or forfeit their place in the league. Team members can text or phone to apologise beforehand if they can't make it to the AGM and put a team in the league.

 

6.      League subs of £40-00 per team are to be paid 2 weeks prior to the first league game to the Chairman, Secretary or Treasurer. Any team that has not paid its subs by that time will not be entered into the league.

 

7.      Result cards must reach the league secretary by the Friday after the match. Late cards will result in loss of 2 points from the winning team. (Winning captains responsibility).

 

8.      League positions will be decided using the following criteria. Second and subsequent criteria are only to be used in the event of a tie. If after ‘e’ below the teams are still level then the position will be shared.

 

1. By the number of points a team has gained.
2. By the number of matches a team has won.
3. By the number of 1001 games a team has won.
4. By the number of legs a team has won.
5. By the number of Captains Cup matches won.

 

9.      The Divisions Marksman trophy will be awarded to the player who wins the most league singles games in the season. In the event of a tie the player losing the least number of legs will be the winner. If there is still a tie a playoff will be played on finals night.

 

10.  Both team captains are to check and sign the scorecard. Any omissions on the card when they reach the secretary will not be rectified later.

 

11.  The home team captain is to inform the League Secretary (01308 898774/07818 413029) if any game is unable to go ahead at the earliest opportunity. Cancelled games are to be rearranged at the earliest opportunity. If a team is unable to fulfil a fixture they are to play it short-handed, forfeiting a throw in the 1001 game and pairs and a singles leg. If a team is unable to fulfil a fixture by the Wednesday prior to finals night, all their results from the season will be declared void and all their previous matches will be deemed to have been a bye for the opponents.

 

12.  Knockout competitions draw will be held at 8:15 p.m. with games starting at 8:30 p.m. Blind Pairs draw will take place at 8.00 p.m. There will be no entry fee for the knockout competitions except the blind pairs. If you are going to be late for the draw, phone the venue to let the organiser know. ALL COMPETITIONS ARE TO BE PLAYED TO A FINISH INCLUDING THE FINAL.

 

13.  The Team Knockout competition will be played in modified league match format with the pairs played first followed by singles and 1001 at the end. All games must be played except that no Captains cup is required.

 

14.  Any player wishing to play in the pairs or singles competitions must have played in at least 1 pair or singles match in the league prior to the competition.

 

15.  Teams are responsible for ensuring trophies are returned to Sturminster Newton RBL Club 2 weeks prior to presentation night. If any trophies are lost or stolen the team holding them are responsible for their replacement with trophies of at least the same standard.

 

16.  Any disputes during a game will be sorted out by the marker whose decision will be final.

 

17.  Promotion and relegation will be decided as follows:

1. In a division consisting of 8 teams 2 teams will be promoted/relegated.
2. In a division consisting of 7 teams or less 1 team will be promoted/relegated.

 

18.  The AGM for the league will be held shortly after finals night. The AGM will be the forum for making league rules, electing Officers and Committee and any disciplinary hearings. All league players are eligible to attend and vote. Each team should have at least one representative present.

 

19.  The League Committee will consist of the Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer and at least 6 league members, preferably team captains from all Divisions. The committee members will be responsible for making urgent decisions that cannot wait until the next AGM. A quorum must exist for a committee meeting to be valid and shall consist of at least 4 members of the committee, two of whom shall be the Chairman, Secretary or Treasurer.

 

 

Committee for this season are:

Chairman –Trevor Legg

Secretary – Mark Hayward

Treasurer – Amy Stockley

Committee Members   Div 1 Chris Old, Graham Taylor (GT)

Div 2, Toby Greenfield, Simon Lucas

Div 3 Tracey Matthews, Annie Miller