Summer League - Rules 2011

Leader Board | Teams and Handicaps | Fixtures | Rules

  1. All matches to commence promptly at 7.00 pm. All players to arrive on time and matches to be played in a 4-3-2-1 order unless all eight players involved in the match agree. If the player who wishes to change cannot get all the other players agreement, a substitute should be obtained. The first named teams responsible for scoring, marking the 7.00 & 8.00 matches and completing the scorecard. The second named team is responsible for scoring and marking the 7.30 & 8.30 matches. All players are expected to stay and support their team.
  2. American scoring system (i.e., every point counts irrespective of server).
  3. Play will, be 25 minutes continuous play after a five-minute knock up. Any time wasted will be lost. Time will be called at 7.30, 8.00, 8.30 and 9.00 irrespective of time played.
  4. The player with the higher handicap will start with a lead of the difference to nil (eg., handicaps of –10 and +4, the +4 player starts with a 14-0 lead).
  5. League positions for teams and individuals will be based on the number of games won and the point difference between points for and against.
  6. The Committee may adjust players’ handicaps at any time.
  7. Players, who turn up late, lose time and points. (Opponents will be compensated if entered on card)
  8. Entrance fee of £45 (full members £35, junior members £30) is payable in advance on the night of your first match – covers Court Fees, Trophies etc. NO PAY, NO PLAY, NO POINTS!!!
  9. Contact your team and opponents and advise them of the fixtures.
  10. Failure of a team member to play or obtain a substitute in accordance with rule 11 will result in points being deducted.
  11. A Substitute may be selected from the other players in the same category. The substitute must play from a handicap six points worse than on the Handicap List.
  12. Individual Tournament – The Top Two players in each section in stage one, based on wins and point difference will play in an individual final. A league table will be displayed on a regular basis.
  13. After 11 matches, the league will be spit into two leagues. The ‘A’ League (top six) will provide the four semi-finalists. There will be a ‘B’ League Final. All points from phase 1 will be carried forward to phase 2.
  14. The Committees decision is FINAL in all matters. COMMITTEE: Dave O’Brien and Paul McKee

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