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League
matches: Board and oche should be at regulation BDO height and
Iength, and should be well lit.
Games to consist of 5
singles (pre-drawn from the hat), 2 pairs and 1 triple. Singles and pairs
- 501, triples - 701. Straight in, double out, bust rule applies, best of
3 legs per game. At the end of the night an overall win scores 2 points or
1 point each for a draw. Games to commence no later than 8.45pm. Waiting
for players is allowed providing there are no other players available at
the time of the draw. All singles players must be available to play by
9.30pm latest.
Winning team to forward
card (including 180s and 100+ checkouts) within one week of the game. Home
team to forward card in the case of a draw. Failure to return the card
within one week and the 'responsible' team may forfeit the game (at the
committees discretion). A 'forfeit' game includes the points and all legs.
Full results (inc. 180s etc) may be emailed providing the card is also
sent.
Results can be emailed
to: results@thecourageleague.co.uk
League
table: In the event of a position tie on the league table, ‘games won’ will be the deciding factor. If it's still a tie then ‘leg difference’ will be
the secondary factor. If any division consists of 8 teams or more then 2 teams will be promoted/relegated from that division. If there are less than
8 teams then only 1 team will be promoted/relegated. Promotion/relegation is seasonal. IE. winning a division in the summer season promotes
you for the next summer season, not the upcoming winter season.
Man
of the Match: Each captain (or whole team) should nominate a
'Man of the Match' from the opposing team and write the name on the card
in the space provided. The decision can be for any reason you like. It
needn't necessarily be performance based. The overall winner will be the
player with the most nominations at the end of the season. In the event of
a tie the committee will adjudicate.
Cup
matches: As league games, except that the final triples game
counts as double to avoid a draw. Alternate start and marking only in
neutral board rounds. lE. the final. The venue for the final (knockout
& subsidiary) should be decided by the two captains involved and the
committee informed in good time. If no decision can be made the committee
will decide. If two teams from the same venue are to play in a final then
their home venue may be used.
Singles
& pairs: Roll call at 8.30pm sharp, play by 8.45pm. All players must be present at the roll call or they will be ruled out. Official at venue
to adjudicate in any dispute. Results to be forwarded back within one week. Text and phone details are on the sheets or numbers below. Singles and Pairs - 501, straight in, double out, bust rule applies. Best of 3 legs for singles and pairs first rounds. Singles best of five from quarter
finals onwards. Players must have attended at least 5 games to qualify for the singles. Losing singles and pairs must mark the next match.
Registration:
Players can play at any stage during the season (providing they have not played for another team) up to the 28th January
2010. After which players must have attended/played at least four games (approx one third of the games) to continue playing. Players included
in games on or after this date not meeting this criteria will be deemed
ineligible and the individuals (winning) game score will be reversed. Players may be brought in, in extreme circumstances, providing
the committee are informed PRIOR to play. Players attending games but not played must be included on the card somewhere to get registered.
There should be space on the front. Both captains must agree transfers and the committee informed. No players from any other Thursday
league allowed to play unless they are changing to The Courage League permanently and must be agreed with committee prior to the game.
Cancellations:
Cancelling team must inform the opposing team AND the committee. At least
24 hours notice must be given or a £5 fine will be incurred and food will
have to be paid for (except in extreme circumstances). Non-cancelling team
must give two dates (within six weeks of the original fixture) when the
game can be played. If no date can be fixed then the committee will
attempt to mediate. If the game cannot be played then the cancelling team
will incur a £5 fine and the game will be forfeit (including points and
all legs).
Meetings:
All outstanding fees (including singles and pairs) must be paid by or on the date of the mid-season meeting (see details below) or a £10fine will be incurred. If the fees remain outstanding then that team will be expelled from the league. All fees must be paid to Pete Wenmoth.
No other members of the committee or The Waldegrave will accept payment.
Trophies:
Winners and runners-up trophies are the responsibility of the winning individual or venue. Any lost trophies must be replaced a
with similar value/quality trophy. Damages must also be paid for.
Rule
changes: Rule changes to be submitted to committee prior to
following seasons AGM.
Presentation
night: Order of play and timings will be circulated in good time prior to the night. Changes in the order must be agreed by
the committee. Players must be at the roll call (8.00pm) to be included.
Forum:
The forum is available on the website for discussion of the league. It
should be remembered that this is not official. The committee will
announce any rule changes etc on the main website.
Any matters arising
during the season, not covered by these rules, will be adjudicated on by
the committee.
Waldegrave Arms (league
HQ): 01761 241384
Allan Clarke (chairman): 07873 108758
Jon Green (secretary): 07713 244929
Pete Wenmoth (treasurer): 07969 424052
thecourageleague.co.uk
email@thecourageleague.co.uk
Meeting – 14th December, 8.30pm at the Waldegrave. Balance of fees
(£45] plus singles and pairs entries (£2 per single, £4 per pair).
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