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
FOUR Play as normal,
THREES Team with one
player short forfeit last shot in second three
Last slot empty for team playing
with five players
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
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.
- 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.
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, chalkers 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.
TEAM
KNOCKOUT
This is the
comp that is on one of our KO Dates at GPCA
Originally
Straight 8’s best of 3 leg 1001
Then changed to first to win two
legs/games teams of three
1 x Single Best of 3
legs x 501 = 1 Point
1 x Pair
Best of 3 legs x 601 = 2 Points
! x
Three Best of 3 legs x 701 = 3 Points
If at this
point the score is 3-3 play 1 leg of all 6 players x 801 to decide
winner
Teams are
chosen by random draw
Captains names
6 players or more and they are drawn from the hat
If more than
six players are named only the first six play, the others lose out,
but
may be included
for selection in following matches if the team progresses to next
round
Players
selected play in the order they are drawn for the whole match
Playing order
stays the same if the six is needed
MATCH PLAY - TEAM ROUND
ROBIN
Match will be played for 18 points. Match to be played in two
randomly drawn groups A & B. Teams in each group will play each
other once only. Match will be 9 games of pairs. Three lots of three
pairs will play each other 2 legs of 601. Names to be put up 3 pairs
at a time. Players will be changed after each set of three. Players
may play in all games but must not play with the same partner more
than once, alternatively different players may be brought in for
each set of three pairs. Winners of each group will play off for
competition winner.
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.
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.
