2.
Committee members are entitled to vote on all matters at all
meetings, having one vote per committee member. The Chairman is
only allowed to vote when a casting vote is required. In the event
of a committee member standing in for the Chairman in, the
individual concerned will only be allowed to vote as the Chairman.
3.
Teams from the previous seasons League represented at the
Annual General Meeting will reform the League for the ensuing
season. Those members will then decide what number of teams will
formulate the League for the ensuing season. If any vacancies
occur, new team membership applications will be considered strictly
in the order in which they were received. If there are any team
vacancies after the Annual General Meeting the committee will be
given licence to attempt to fill these vacancies.
4.
New teams accepted into membership of the League at the
Annual General Meeting can only vote on matters discussed, after
they have been elected into the League.
5.
League entrance fee for teams is £60.00 but may be reviewed
and amended at the Annual General Meeting.
6.
LEAGUE MATCH FORMAT / RULES
In all
games Captains select players who will play in the order of
Captain’s selection.
BOTH
Captains must write teams on board at the same time
League matches shall consist of TWELVE games,
the winners of each game being awarded one point, a total of
TWELVE points being played for in each match. League match
format is as follows and to be played in the following order:
1
FOUR One game with two teams of
four players from each side play one leg x 801
Winners receive 1 point.
2 THREES
Two games with two teams of three players from each side play best
of 3 legs x 701.
Winning teams receive 1 point each game.
3 PAIRS
Three games with three teams of two players from each side
play best of 3 legs x 601.
Captain to select 6 players in three teams
of two.
3 points to be played for, winning pairs
receive 1 point each game
6 SINGLES
Six games of singles play 1 leg x 501. Captains to select 6
players as singles.
6 points to be played for, winning players
receive 1 point each game
Away team
throws First in Game 1, then 1st throw alternates through
remaining matches
MINIMUM OF FOUR
PLAYERS REQUIRED TO PLAY EACH MATCH
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In
the event of team only having FIVE
players present
1 FOUR
Play as normal
2 THREES
Team with one player short forfeit last shot in second three
Last slot empty for team playing with five players
3 PAIRS
Team with one player short play third pair 1 against 2
forfeiting every other shot
Team with one player short name five players to play
5 SINGLES
Team playing with 5 players forfeit 1 single. Team with full side
only name 5 players
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In the event of
team only having FOUR players present
1 FOUR –
Play as normal
1 THREE –
Team with two players short forfeit one three
Both teams name three players to play
2 PAIRS –
Team with two players short forfeit one pair
Both teams name four players to play
4 SINGLES
Team playing with 4 players forfeit 2 singles.
Both teams name four players to play
Forfeited
points are awarded to the team with full side.
7.
League matches to start at 8.30pm. Home team is responsible
for open board being available before 8.00pm.
8.
All League games will be straight start and finish on a
double. Bullseye shall count as double 25. Away team throw first
in first game (first triple), third game (first fours), fifth game
(first pair) and seventh game (third pair). Home team throw first
in second game (second triple), fourth game (second four), sixth
game (second pair) and eighth game (fourth pair). When pairs are
played, best of three legs, first throw in first leg is as
previously stated, second leg, (and when third leg is necessary),
first throw alternates.
9.
All matches shall be played on match quality dartboards.
Both Captains to agree board and oche are up to required standards
before match commences. The condition and availability of the venue
and match board quality is the responsibility of the home team, not
the management of the venue.
10.
The throwers feet must be no closer than 7’ 9¼” from the
front of the dartboard at floor level. The centre of the bullseye
must be 5’ 8” up from the floor. Raised oches must always be used.
11
Cancellation of matches is not permitted. In the event of a
team failing to field a minimum number of players to play a match It
is the responsibility of that team to rearrange that match before
the end of the season and inform league secretary of any such
situation. If there are any free weeks in the league calendar these
dates must be utilised. In the event the match cannot be played the
league committee will make final decision on how the points are
awarded giving the team that did not cancel the match preferential
consideration where appropriate
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TRANSFERS: Requests for transfers must be lodged with the
committee through League Secretary. The committee will consider any
such request on its individual merits with the main criteria being
it should be to the benefit of the league and its members. Once
approved any such transfer will require a fee of £5.00 to be paid.
- League committee will
consist of a Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer
- RESULT CARDS:
All players present names must be
written on result card by Captain whether they play or not. It
is not necessary for players to personally sign result card.
The HOME team is responsible for ensuring match result card is
available for completion at the match and the League Secretary
receives the completed card no later than the Wednesday
following the date of the match. The HOME team is responsible
for telephoning or texting match result to Result Secretary on
078858 00741 before the end of the day following the match.
Alternatively, Secretary must have result card delivered to his
address within the same period. Late telephoned results and
delivery of result cards are subject to fines Rule 30.
- Teams can sign on new
players at any time during the season by advance notice to
league secretary or alternatively by informing any committee
member before the start of any match, This can be done in
person, by phone or text. New players details can be written on
result card. There is no cost for signing additional players.
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- The league committee have
total control over discipline within the league. The committee
have the right to fine and/or cancel registration of any
offenders and refuse them participation in any league run event.
- In the event of a team
leaving the League before they have completed the first half of
its seasons fixtures, all points played for involving that team
will be deducted. In the event of a team leaving the League
during the second half of the season having fully completed
first half of seasons matches, only points played for involving
that team in the second half will be cancelled. Relevant points
played for in the first half of that season will stand.
- The home team is
responsible for supplying callers and chalkers. The caller shall
be the only person allowed to inform the thrower what has been
scored or what is left. This information shall only be given at
the throwers request. The away Captain has the right to request
a change in caller or chalker, or both, providing he can give
adequate reasons to the home Captain
- A minimum number of
EIGHT players are required to sign for a team at the start
of a season before the team registration form can be accepted.
- Any team holding trophies
belonging to the League are responsible for their well being and
upkeep. Any loss, damage or replacement of League property
shall be paid for in full (at prices prevailing at the time), by
the team responsible. No team or player shall be allowed to
keep any League perpetual trophy permanently.
- The committee shall be
allowed to override League rules where, through unforeseen
circumstances, strict adhesion to the rules could be deemed
detrimental to the League.
- Prizes given by the League
will be trophies, giftware and or cash at the discretion of the
committee.
- League Winners and Runners
Up, Team Knockout Winners and Runners Up, Knockout Eights
Winners and Runners Up will be awarded eight trophy/prizes per
team. Knockout Fours Winners and Runners Up will be awarded
five trophy prizes per team. Knockout Triples Winners and
Runners Ups will be awarded four trophy/prizes per team. The
League will endeavour to obtain additional trophy/prizes for any
team requiring them but relative costs must be borne by teams
requiring them.
- The use of electronic
scoreboards as the sole method of recording scores in any match
connected with the league is strictly forbidden.
25.
Trophies will be given to the seasons highest finisher and
the scorer of the most 180’s. Only League matches will be
considered for the aforementioned awards. Players will only be
considered for these awards if the relevant scores are recorded in
the appropriate space provided on the match result card.
26.
Teams are responsible for the behaviour of their members and
supporters.
27.
Fines for breach of League rules shall be a minimum of £5.00
and a maximum of £10.00. The committee shall decide what amount
fines shall be. Perpetual offences from the same player/team will
result in the offender/s expulsion from the League.
28.
In the event of any League match being abandoned the points
played for at the time will stand. The committee will decide
whether the remaining points will be played for or awarded and to
whom.
29.
Any Player/Team owing money to the League (including fines)
will be barred from participating in any League run event and not be
allowed to rejoin the League until such time any money owed is paid.
30.
Callers and Chalkers of any game are not allowed to drink on
the oche whilst a game is in progress
31.
The committee will be allowed to co-op individuals on to the
committee whenever they consider the need arises.
32.
Venues of teams joining the league must allow players of all
ages into their premises to participate in any league match or
competition run by the league.
33.
Any complaints from teams or members must be put in writing
and submitted to the league secretary. Complaints will then be
investigated by league committee and appropriate action will be
taken.
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KNOCKOUT RULES
Bull for First Throw:
In all knockouts players will throw for bullseye to establish who
throws first . Once first throw is established, teams/players will
take alternate turns for first throw in each leg from then onwards.
Player/Team named first in draw will take first throw at bullseye.
Second player may request first dart to be removed if in semi-centre
or bullseye. In the event of drawn throw, players will take
alternate turns at first throw until decided. All knock-out games
are straight start and double finish.
Teams may not compete in any
knockout with less than the required number of players for that
particular event.
If in the case of multi player
knock-outs a team is short of a players to make a team, league
registered players from other teams may be invited to play as a
guest subject to that person having qualified for entry to the
knockouts by virtue of having played the requisite number of league
matches for that season
Knock-Out Qualification:
Players not having signed result cards for
at least 40% of League matches will only be allowed to enter end of
season knockout competitions by permission of the committee. Team
Secretaries of players in this position must apply to League
committee for this dispensation. Exact number of card signings will
be announced during league season once total number of teams in the
league is confirmed. Any signed on player can play in mid season
knockouts.
Calling & Chalking:
Where practical in multi-teams/ player Knockouts, chalker’s for
first games of night will be nominated from last teams/players drawn
out. After first games, losers will chalk following games.
Teams/Players not fulfilling their calling/chalking obligations will
be fined £5.00 per player for each offence and barred from playing
that event in the next season they play in the League. Players/Teams
owing fines or money to the league are exempt from all league run
events until outstanding debts are paid in full.
Committee Discretion:
The committee has the discretion to vary and or
amend the format of any knockout to suit the situation on the night.
This may relate to the time available and/or the venue being used.
Should this be necessary all possible care will be taken to avoid
there being any disadvantage to any team or players involved.
Knock-out Entrances:
All entrants into Knock-out competitions with the
exception of mixed pairs must be from league registered players. If
on the night of multi-team knock-outs a team is short of the number
of players to play in a competition, surplus team members may be
recruited as a guest player to make up the team number. Any such
guest player must be a registered member of a team in the league and
have attended the requisite number of league matches to qualify to
play in end of season knockouts. Any signed-on member can play in
mid-season knockouts.
Team Knockout:
A minimum number of SIX players are required to play
the Team Knockout. The match will be the best of 3 legs x 701
Captains will write SIX players up on the board. The first three
from each side will play each other followed by the second three
from each side playing each other. Players will throw in the order
the captain has selected them. There is NOT a card draw for
this competition. If a team wins the first two legs the match will
be over a 2-0 win to the victors. If after the second leg the score
is 1-1 a third leg of 701 will be played.
If a third leg is necessary
captains must select a team of three from the names already on the
board.
A team may make multiple entries
in Team Knockout. Playing teams will supply one official each,
caller and chalker. League trophies and individual trophy/prizes
will be awarded to winners and runners up. There will be one draw
over the whole league. Entrance Fee will be
£6.00 per team.
League Match Format Knockout:
Match will be exactly as League Match format with card draw system
used to select order of names to play. In the event of a match
being tied at 6-6 a straight 6 will be played 1 leg x 801.
MATCH PLAY TEAM ROUND ROBIN/KNOCK-OUT
To be played in two groups, Group A top half
of previous season’s final table, Group B bottom half of
previous season’s final table. The teams in each group will play
each other once only. Match format to be 2x3’s best of 3 legs x 701
– 3x2’s best of 3 legs x 601 – Six Singles 1 leg x 501. That means
11pts to be played for in each match and all games to be played
(NOTE: All Games NOT All Legs) and total points
added up. Winners will be team with highest number of points at end
of fixtures. Group winners do NOT play each other. In the
event of a tie competition will be declared a tie.
No Entrance Fee as included in League Entrance Fee
Fours:
Best of three legs x 801 straight start and double finish. Teams
may make as many entries in the fours as they wish, and may register
up to a maximum of six players from which four may be selected to
play any three leg match. Players may not be changed between legs
of any match. Losing team are responsible for chalking the
following match. League trophies and individual trophy/prizes will
be awarded to winners and runners-up.
Entrance Fee £4.00 per Four.
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Threes:
Each match will be the best of three legs x 701. Teams may make as
many entries in the threes as they wish, and may register up to a
maximum of four players per team from which three may be selected
to play any three leg match. Players may not be changed between
legs of any one match. Losing team’s are responsible for chalking
the following match. League trophies and individual trophy/prizes
will be awarded to winners and runners up.
Entrance Fee will be £6.00
per Three.
3-2-1 KO:
Team consists of 3 players. Each match to be
played (1 game 3v3 x 1 leg x 701) – (1 game 2v2 x 1 leg x 601) – (1
game 1v1 1 leg x 501). Names for the whole match to be written on
board before each match starts 1 team of three, 1 pair and 1 single.
That playing order cannot be changed between legs. No player may be
named more than twice.
Entrance fee £6.00 per team.
Pairs:
Best of three legs x 601 straight start and double finish in all
rounds up to and including the quarter final (last eight). The semi
final and the final will be best of five legs. Teams may enter as
many pairs as they wish. Only two players may be registered for any
one pair, reserves are not permitted. Losing pair are responsible
for chalking the following match. League trophies and individual
trophy prizes are awarded to winners and runners up.
Entrance Fee will be £4.00 per pair.
Mixed Pairs:
Best of three legs x 501 straight start and double finish. Mixed
pairs may be formulated with both players being members of the
League or one League member and one guest. Teams may enter as many
mixed pairs as they wish. Only two players may be registered to
play in any one mixed pair, reserves are not allowed. Losing pair
are responsible for chalking following match. There are no League
trophies for this competition. Individual trophy/prizes will be
awarded to winners and runners up.
Entrance Fee will be £4.00
per pair.
Singles:
Best of five legs x 501 straight start and double finish in all
rounds up to Semi Final and Final which will be best of seven legs.
Teams may enter as many singles as they wish. Losing player is
responsible for chalking the following match. League trophies and
individual trophy prizes will be awarded to the winner and runner
up. Entrance Fee will be £2.00 per player. This entrance fee
will include entrance into the singles plate competition.
Singles Plate:
Entrance will be optional to all players who have
lost their first game in the singles knockout. Entrance fee for
plate competition has been paid by virtue of fees paid to enter
Singles knockout. Players must register their request to be included
in plate competition if they lose in their first game of singles
competition. The Plate competition will begin as soon as is
reasonably possible. This may mean starting on the second week of
the competition. This decision will be made on the night by the
committee and will depend on number of entrants in main singles
event and state of progress. Plate competition will be best of 3
legs x 501 up to the semi-final and the final which will be best of
5 legs.
Licensees and Officials:
Team Secretaries, Captains, Vice-Captains, League Committee and one
Landlord/Landlady /Licensee/ Steward from each of the venues used by
registered teams qualify for entrance in this competition. No
substitutes are allowed. Team Secretaries, Captains and Vice
Captains must be as listed on League registration forms. Playing
format for this competition will be decided on the night of
competition. Losing player is responsible for chalking the
following match.
Entrance Fee £2.00 per player.
Under 19’s
Competition will be open to all league registered
members under the age of 19 years on the date of the first league
match of the season. Best of three legs x 501 straight start and
double finish in all rounds up to and including the quarter final
(last eight). The semi final and the final will be best of five
legs. Teams may enter as many players as they wish. Losing player
is responsible for chalking the following match. Individual trophy
prizes will be awarded to winners and runners up.
Entrance Fee £2.00 per player.
Ladies:
This will be a singles K.O open to all registered Female members of
the league. Matches will be best of three legs x 501 straight start
and double finish. They committee will consider increasing
Semi-final and Final matches to best of five legs, dependent on time
available on the nigh. Losing player is responsible for chalking the
following match. League trophies and individual trophies will be
awarded to the winner and runner up.
Entrance Fee £2.00 per player.
Over 60’s:
This competition will be open to all registered
league members who are 60 years old or over on the night the
competition is played. The format for this competition will be
decided by the committee on the night of the competition dependent
on the number of entrants. Entrance Fee
£2.00 per player.
High Flyers Knockout:
This competition will be open to all
players who have scored a 180 or recorded a 100 or 100+ outshot
during the season’s league and knock-out matches that have been
played up to the date the competition is played. These scores
must be recorded on result cards in the spaces provided to be
eligible or recorded to the control table on the night of multi
team knockouts. Match format will be decided on the night
dependent on number of entries. Entrance fee £2.00 per player.
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