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1. |
The
League shall be known as The Tunbridge Wells Mens Triples League. |
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2. |
The
Executive Committee shall consist of a Chairman, Vice Chairman,
Secretary & Treasurer. All to be elected annually at the AGM. All
matters and disputes concerning the said League shall be dealt with by
this Committee and their decision shall be final. |
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3. |
An AGM
will be held once a year at which members of the Executive Committee and
each Club shall have one vote. |
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4. |
The
entry fee shall be agreed at each AGM and shall be paid before the
commencement of the season. |
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5. |
Each
team entry to consist of 2 triples. All players shall be paid up members
of their respective clubs. No player may play for more than one Club or
Team during that Season. Names of all players must be entered on the
Score Card and signed by both team captains. |
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6. |
League
entries must be given to the Secretary before or at the AGM with the
names of the Club representatives.
Every effort should be made to comply, but under special circumstances
the Secretary may accept late entries, up to 14 days after the AGM. |
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7. |
All
matches to be played under EBA Rules unless otherwise stated herein.
Matches to commence by 6:15pm.
Captains to toss for Jack. Result will apply to both rinks. |
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8. |
All
matches to be played on the fixed date.
Defaulting teams will forfeit to their opponents 2 Points + 20 Shots for
each Triple not playing. |
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9. |
The
only exceptions to rule 8 are:-
(a) By mutual consent, teams, if they wish, may arrange for any match to
be played at a date prior to the fixed date. Results to be forwarded on
the fixed date.
(b) In the event of greens being unfit for play or inclement weather.
Postponed matches should preferably be played before the next League
date and certainly within 14 days. If the postponed match is towards the
end of the season, then it must be played within a week of the end of
the season. |
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10. |
Each winning Triple - 2 Points
Drawn Triple 1 Point
Each Team win: - 2 Points
Drawn Match 1 Point
Total Points available at each match - 6 Points. |
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11. |
If at
the end of the season there is a tie on points then shot difference will
count. In the event of the two or more teams being equal on points and
shots, a play off will decide the winner. Two Triples on a nominated
neutral green. |
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12. |
Result
cards must be forwarded as addressed, by Captains, at the conclusion of
each match.
ALL MATCH RESULTS MUST BE PHONED IN ON THE SAME EVENING. |
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13. |
Normally, at the end of the season, the bottom two teams in Division 1
and 2 shall be relegated, and the top two teams in Division 2 and 3
shall be promoted. |
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14. |
If
during the course of a match a player has to leave the green because of
illness or other reasonable cause and it is agreed by both skips that he
cannot continue, then his place shall be filled by a substitute from the
same Club who shall play either lead or second. If no substitute is
available then the score up to that point shall stand. |