League Rules:

Rules - Summer Season

GENERAL
1 Each team shall consist of a minimum of five players.
1.1 All players must be registered with the league at the start of the season.
1.2 Any team wishing to sign additional players after submitting their application form must inform the secretary before the player can play. An additional fee will be required. See Rule *19.1*
1.3 NO team will be allowed to sign additional players on after half way through the season.
1.4 Players will only be allowed to transfer to another team within the league at the discretion of the committee. An additional fee will be required. See Rule *1.2*
1.5 NO player shall be allowed to play for more than one team in the league.
2 If a team cannot field a team of 5 players after half way, they shall be allowed to field one new player. However, this player shall only be allowed to play for one match. This is to prevent teams from enhancing their teams.
3 It is required that at least one member of each team receives a copy of Saturdays Bolton Evening News to view any amendments or changes to the fixtures. These changes will also be listed on the website www.abdarts.co.uk
3.1 If a team changes any details (eg venue, contact no, night of play) it is their responsibility to contact each team secretary within their section to notify them of these changes.

GENERAL – DARTBOARD \ SCORING \ SEATING
4 The dartboard shall be 5' 8" from the floor to the centre of the bull. The throw shall be 7' 6" for the men and 7' 0" for the ladies. All players can throw from any point behind these marks.
4.1 The board must be in good condition with adequate lighting.
4.2 The marking board should be visible by both players from the oche without the need to turn sideways to read it.
4.3 Marking - It is the responsibility of each player to ensure the scoring is correct. A wrongly marked board can be rectified at any time up to a finish (170), after which the mistake will stand.
4.4 Should a player finish the double with the first dart and then throws again, the first dart will stand and the leg ends.
5 Electronic scoreboards are only to be used if all players agree to their use.
6 The home team must provide adequate seating for both teams. If there is not enough seating for both sets of players, the home team must give priority to the visiting team.

GENERAL – POINTS SYSTEM
7.1 Mens league matches are 5 a side individuals, 501 flying start with double to finish. Three legs to be played by each individual, one point per leg, fifteen points in total.
7.2 Ladies league matches are 5 a side individuals, 501 flying start with double to finish. Three legs to be played by each individual, one point per leg, fifteen points in total.
8 The AWAY team have first throw advantage on the first, third and fifth games.
9 Merits - one merit point will be awarded for each leg won. If a game is claimed 3-0 then only 2 merit points will be awarded.
10 Should two teams finish with equal points at the end of the season, the team winning the most matches will finish higher. If the teams cannot be separated, then a playoff at a neutral venue will be required.
10.1 Should two or more players finish on equal points, regardless of games won, played or lost, then a playoff will be required. The playoff night will be highlighted on the competitions sheet.
11 No games are allowed to be played for ‘double’ points. All teams must inform the league secretary before playing more than one match in one night.
12 Result cards handed in with false results will not be tolerated. If ANY team is found to have submitted false information, the whole team will be expelled from the league.
13 Should any team withdraw from the league during the first half of the season, all points will be expunged. If a team withdraws after half way, then the points from the first half will stand.
13.1 Any team withdrawing from the league at any time will not have automatic entry into the league the following season.

NIGHT OF PLAY.
14 Both teams are to be present at 8-30pm. Matches to start no later than 8-45pm.
15 Winning teams must submit the result card to the league headquarters within 14 days of the fixture date.
15.1 Failure to hand in the card within 14 days will result in a £2 fine for the winning team.
15.2 Repeat offenders of rule 15 will be subject to a committee hearing, which may result in points being deducted.
16 All teams will only be allowed to play with less than 5 players on one occasion during the course of a season.
16.1 For each further game a team plays with less than 5 players, the team will be fined £5, and be subject to a committee hearing.
16.2 If a team cannot field 5 players, even at the start of the draw, then the opposition can request which of their players enter the draw to play.
16.3 If a player is going to be late, they are to be drawn out as usual at the beginning of the match, but their name should not be written on the match card until they arrive. This allows the team to play a reserve if the player does not arrive by the end of the fourth game.

CANCELLATIONS
17 ANY team wishing to cancel a match must give the opposition at least 48 hours notice. They are also required to set a provisional date at this time.
17.1 The team cancelling the match must inform the league secretary of the cancellation and also of the new proposed date.
17.2 Any team failing to fulfil a fixture will automatically forfeit the game and lose the match 8-0.
17.3 If a team claims a game 8-0, each player will receive 2 merit points as per Rule 9.
17.4 Any team failing to fulfil a fixture after halfway through the season will be subject to a committee hearing.

LEAGUE FEES \ PLAYER REGISTRATION FEES
18 The league fees for the 2005 Summer Season Season are £30 per team.
18.1 All players are responsible for their team’s league fees.
19 There is a registration fee of £1 per player to be paid with all Entry Forms.
19.1 Any team wishing to sign additional players after this time will have to submit an Additional Players Form at Halliwell Conservative Club. Each additional player will cost £3.
20 Any team fielding a non-registered player will be fined £5 and lose any points that the player had won.
21 Any team failing to pay league fees will be disqualified from playing in the league until all members of that team have paid their share of the fees.
21.1 All league fees must be paid before half way through the season. (This is identified on the fixture sheets).
21.2 All teams have the opportunity to pay fees at each committee meeting. This is held on the first Monday of every month, at the league’s headquarters.

TROPHIES
22 All teams and individuals shall be responsible for the safe return of all annual trophies.
22.1 Any team or player failing to return Annual trophies on time will be fined £5.

PROTESTS \ DISPUTES
23 ALL protests regarding a match must be made in writing and be presented at the next available committee meeting.

24. Any item or rule not covered by the above, the decision of the committee will be final.

League Secretary : Wayne Taylor
Chairperson: Wendy Pearson
Treasurer(s): Diane Chadwick, Phil Chadwick, Jean Burns

League Headquarters: Halliwell Conservative Club, Halliwell Road, Bolton, BL1 8DE
www.abdarts.co.uk