| 1. Format & Requirements:
Each match will be divided into eight games which will be: 5 Singles –
Best of three 501, 2 Doubles – Best of three 501, 1 Team game (3
players) – One leg 701. Each game will consist of the best of three
legs apart from the Team game which will be one leg. All boards must be
typical British bristle-style dartboards and will be checked prior to
league entry(Electronic dart boards are not allowed!). 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 1-1, 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. No electronic scoring system can be used for
league matches. All games must be chalked manually. It is the responsibility
of the player to ensure the scorers scores are correct. Should a players
score be noted as incorrect after that player has thrown again, its is
at the discretion of the opposing team as to whether the score will be
corrected. Scorers may only tell the players what has been scored and
not what is required to finish.
The league system will operate on an overall points system. Should both
teams have the same points it then goes most singles then most doubles
gained. Maximum points available for each match are: 5 points for Singles,
2 points for Doubles, 1 point for Team games. 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 to 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.
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, especially if a player has
moved residence from one part of the island to another.
4. Refusal To Play:
Cancellation of a league match will be accepted only if a team has insufficient
players available to proceed (2 or less). 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.
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 9:30pm, 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, doubles
or triples competition will forfeit the game and their opponent(s) will
receive a bye.
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 Jurgen Trophy. failure
to do so may result in a loss of subs. Failure to take part in the team
weekend may also result in loss of subs.
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