(a) If a matter arises that is not covered above the committee will make a decision on the matter in question and this will set a precedent going forward. (Any such decisions will be added to the rules).
(b) The committee reserve the right to alter the rules at any point.
To ensure to leagues remain competitive the bottom 3 positions are relegated and the top 3 promoted. (added 17.10.2012)
The bottom 3 (Three) teams in the Premier League are automatically replaced by 1st, 2nd, 3rd place in Division 1. The same applies to Division 1 and 2 and so on depending on how many leagues there are. (added 30.3.2012)
(b) In the event both league points and individual point’s difference are the same at the end of the season a 1 game playoff will be played to decide 1st 2nd or 3rd in the League or a relegation place.
(c) From Winter 2012/2013 season, promotions and relegation’s will be kept separate, however those promoted/relegated in the Summer of 2012 count for Winter 2012/2013.
People who got promoted or relegated in the Summer of 2012 will keep these places for the Summer of 2013 season.
People in the Winter Season 2012/2013 will retain their places the following Winter 2013/2014.
1. If you do not participate in a particular season (full or part) (Summer/Winter) you will rejoin the bottom league, irrespective of whether you played in a higher league or were previously promoted.
(So if you play in the Summer and played in 2012 but do not play in Summer 2013, then you will start in the bottom league in Summer 2014, but it will not affect your Winter League position if applicable). (added 17.10.2012)
(a) Ordinarily all new players or teams will automatically start in the bottom league/division irrespective of ability, however should additional spaces become available in a higher league due to members not renewing the committee will decide who these places will go.
(1) Following a number of withdrawals in the Summer 2012 season the following rules apply:
(a) If a player / team has played equal to or more than 50% of their matches, then the results to date will stand and any outstanding matches are awarded as per rule 7c.
(b) If a player / team has played less than 50% of their matches, then the results to date will be removed from the league tables.
(c) If the above includes (doubles) instances whereby the same team has played any matches with just one player then they will count as matches not played (8a).
(a) Following a number of instances whereby a player or team has shown up only for their opponents not to be there and a few cases of people turning up late the following rules apply.
(b) If a Player or Team fails to show up for a game without notifying their opponents prior to the match being played the player / team that did show up will be awarded the win. They must wait until 11.20 in the Winter or 6.20pm in the Summer (Or 20 minutes from time match arranged for), if this is the case the team awarded the win will have a score as follows: (altered 17.10.2012)
(c) 13 to (Average points conceded per game so far), so if you have conceded an average of 6 points per game for games played so far this is the points conceded for each game (13 - 6 & 13 - 6).
(d) The Player / Team that failed to show up will receive the following penalties:
1. The match they didn’t show up for will be counted as a defeat. (Section 7c will apply to points).
2. For the second occurrence of this an additional 3 League point deduction will also apply.
3. For the third occurrence of this an additional 6 League point deduction will also apply. The Committee may also consider cancelling that person or teams membership with NO refund of membership fees paid.
The committee would like to point out though that it hope's that this scenario does not happen, in the fairness to everyone in the league, so please show respect to your fellow club members and make contact if you are unable to attend.
(a) Any fixture that is not played within the time allowed will count as a defeat for both teams as per Section 7d, unless evidence has been provided as per Section 4c.
(a) If a player or team is late their opponents will be award points as follows: (at the discretion of the opponent) 11.10, from this point and for every 5 minutes after this time (or 10 minutes late) 2 points is awarded to the opposing team: (altered 17.10.2012)
Example Player A shows up at 11.15, their opponent can claim / be awarded 4 points, as 11.10 is 2 points, 11.15 another 2 points = 4
(altered 17.10.2012)
(b) So there are no arguments regarding the time on peoples watches, the Steam clock time will be used. (If broke the museums clock)
(a) All Matches MUST be played within a maximum of 4 weeks (Singles) and 4 weeks (Doubles) from the scheduled fixture date, unless extreme circumstances apply, in which case a referral should be made to the committee for an extension. (added 17.10.2012)
(b) In addition to the above fixtures are not permitted to be played after the date stated on the calendar for any specific season unless the committee has notified you of an extension to the season.
(c) It is both parties responsibility to ensure fixtures are played, if fixture needs to be re arranged. If a Player / Team believes this is the fault of the other then evidence will be required in order for a decision to be made by the committee in the event a fixture is not played within the given time.
(d) If you are unable to play a scheduled match on any given day you must give your opponent a minimum of 24 hours notice (unless in extreme circumstances, at which point one you will also have to notify a committee member) failure to do so will result in your opponents being awarded the win. This will be the same rule as a no show Section 7d.
(a) Participants should expect to play in adverse weather conditions i.e. rain. It is not acceptable to cancel matches because of this. This applies equally to both Summer & Winter Seasons.
(b) A Member of the committee (or designated person) will decide
if terrains are unplayable.
(see Section 1 c) (added 17.10.2012)
(a) Each player plays the same person twice per match
(b) Games are played to 13 points
(c) The player who wins the toss of a coin gets to choose the 1st available terrain along with the choice to throw 1st, the other player will choose an available terrain for the 2nd game and go first.
(d) To gain a win a player must win both games
(e) If each player wins one game each the match is drawn
(f) If you lose both games this of course is a loss
(g) There will be 3 points for a win and 1 point for a draw
(h) All results should be recorded on the score cards provided and signed by both players. Score cards should be handed to the Competition Officer nominated on the evening
(i) If the match is re arranged and neither party has a score card, both parties must email the results to the required person (currently the chairman) (added 17.10.2012)
Summer 2014
(a) In the 1st Instance matches should be played on the main 3 terrains at the Weighbridge which for league matches will be quartered.
(b) In the event all these terrains are being used then the 4 areas in between the main terrains should be used.
(c) In the event that the terrains at the weighbridge are unusable, due to weather or an event then the area by the Steam Clock should be used. (added 17.10.2012)
(d) If a Boule hits the side of the terrain (wood border) it is classed as being out of play
(e) If the whole of the Boule / Cochenet crosses the string the boule / Cochenet is classed as being out of play. The string must be visible (added 30.03.2012)
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