| 1. Format & Requirements:
Each match will be divided into eight games which will be: 5 Singles -
501 , 2 Doubles - 501, 1 Team game - 701 (3 players). All boards must
be typical British bristle-style dartboards and will be checked prior
to league entry. The board must be fixed to the official WDF height standard
and a raised oche must be at the correct distance. 5 feet 8 inches to
the bull and a throw distance of 7 feet 9 ¾ inches.
To begin, the away team will throw first for nearest to the bull. In
the event of a tie, the home team then throws first and visa versa until
there is a winner. If legs are tied at 1-1or 2-2, the away team will throw
again for nearest to the bull to determine the throwing order for the
deciding leg. In the event of a tie, the home team then throws first and
visa versa until there is a winner. For each game there will be a designated
chalker. Chalkers may only tell the players what has been scored and not
what is required to finish.
The league system will operate on a points system. 3 points for a win,
1 point for a draw. Should both teams have the same points it then goes
to games difference then games for, if it is still tied it will go to
the head to head. All scores, 180s and highest check outs must be recorded
on the team sheet which should be signed by both Captains. All scores
must be sent by text or phoned in to the Results Secretary or emailed
by both Captains no later than 6pm on the Saturday after each match so
that the league table can be updated and circulated as soon as possible.
Computerised scoring systems may be used for scoring on the provisor that
all previous scores are shown and can be corrected at any time!
Each home team will lay on a small buffet, sandwiches, etc, for their
visitors. The timing of the buffet can be decided on the night, but it
is recommended after all games have been played.
Trophies will also be awarded for the most 180s and highest check out.
2. Captains & Vice-Captains:
A registered Captain and Vice-Captain are compulsory for any team wishing
to take part in the league. Only the Captain and Vice-Captain are allowed
to attend monthly meetings in order to avoid any situation where protracted
arguments over minor matters could prevent the main business in hand being
resolved. Captain’s responsibilities: a) Attend all meetings (Vice-Captain
in his or her absence) with one vote per team, b) Complete the draw with
the opposing Captain at the start of each match, c) Ensure that his or
her team’s conduct is in keeping with the spirit of fair play during
a match, settle any disputes arising and report any untoward incidents
to the league Chairman, d) Make sure that results are communicated to
the Results Secretary after each match.
3. Player Registration:
All players must be registered with his or her team and, in turn, with
the league on a registration form signed by the Captain and Vice-Captain.
Forms should be handed in at the first Captains meeting, but new players
can be added throughout the season and their names submitted at succeeding
meetings. They do not need to be registered until they have played, but,
once they have, they will not be allowed to represent another team in
the same season. If they are dismissed by one team, they cannot just walk
straight into another which should help to improve discipline. Special
cases will be heard and voted on at meetings or via e-mail especially
if a player has moved residence from one part of the island to another.
Transfers are only allowed in the first half of the season although special
cases will be heard. But under no exceptions can a player play against
the same team more than twice in the league.
4. Refusal To Play:
Cancellation of a league matches. If a team does not give 24 hours prior
notice to cancel a match or attempt to rearrange a fixture or simply fails
to turn up for a match, this will be deemed as REFUSAL TO PLAY. This will
result in the opposing team being awarded an 8-0 victory. and the “refusal
to play” team will possibly have money deducted from their subs
refund. Also the team that refused to play may not be allowed to join
the league next season. This will be decided by the vote of the other
Captains at the pre-season meeting.
4a. Postponed Games:
Any team wishing to postpone a match must first get approval from the
committee.
The postponed match must then be re-arranged within the following four
weeks. If a date cannot be agreed within that period the committee will
set a date within two weeks from the four week deadline.
5. Teams Withdrawing From The League:
If a team drops out before the halfway stage of the league, Points scored
against them will be deducted from the remaining teams. If a team withdraws
after the halfway stage, All points accrued by the other teams up to midway
will stand and only those scored there after will be lost so no-one continuing
gains any advantage. Any team dropping out will lose all monies paid into
the league. Teams replacing those which have withdrawn will play only
friendly matches until the start of the next season.
6. Venues Changing Hands:
If a venue changes hands or has problems accommodating a team, that team
will be allowed to move to another venue providing: a) They keep their
original name, b) They keep their original Captain, c) They retain 3 of
their registered players (excluding the Captain), d) The new venue does
not already have a team in the league which might result in conflicting
fixtures. Should a team choose to change venue at the end of the league,
and providing they maintain their original captain and at least 3 of their
registered players from the previous season, the team will be placed in
the same division from which they finished in the previous season. Should
the venue from which the team has left choose to get another team, then
that team will be placed into the bottom division.
7. Forfeiting A Match:
If any team arrives at the agreed venue after 9pm or 8.30pm - Premiership,
it is the decision of the other team for the game to be forfeited. This
will result in an 8-0 loss for the late team.
8. Competition Semi Final & Final Dates:
Any player who can not attend a semi final or a final of a singles, competition
will forfeit the game and their opponent(s) will receive a bye. Replacement
players are allowed for doubles and trebles but if they are unable to
find a suitable replacement player that meets the criteria specified then
the same ruling will be applied to them.
9. Age Limits For Players:
Although there is no age criteria for the league. Certain venues do not
allow minors. This must be made clear when registering for the league.
If they do not do so the other team can accept that there is no exclusions
for any of their team.
10. Completion Of League Matches:
All league matches must be completed by Night of The Memorial Trophy.
failure to do so may result in a loss of subs.
|
