1. Teams must be represented at ALL meetings. All members are entitled to attend, speak, make proposals etc., at the Annual General Meeting. At no meeting, including the Annual General Meeting, are teams entitled to more than one vote per team on any issue. Existing member teams not represented at the Annual General Meeting may be excluded from the League for the ensuing season. Fines for teams not being represented at any meeting are as per rule.

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 his absence, 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. Annual League entrance fee for ALL teams is £60.00.

6. League matches shall consist of eight games, the winners of each game being awarded one point, a total of eight points being played for in each match. Match games to be played in the following order.

i) TRIPLES: Two games with two teams of three players from each side play one game of 701 each.

ii) FOURS: Two games with two teams of four players from each side play one game of 801 each.

iii) PAIRS: Four games with four teams of two players from each side play BEST OF THREE LEGS of 601 each.

Minimum of six players are required to play a match. Teams playing a match with six or seven players will forfeit the second four and the last pair. Points forfeited in these circumstances will be awarded to the opposing team. In the event of both teams playing a match with six or seven players, forfeited points will be withdrawn altogether. Players arriving before the draw for the fours or pairs are made, may be considered for selection in those games. Individual players may not play more than once in any set of games, i.e. Triples, Fours or Pairs.

7. League matches will start at 8.45p.m. The home team is responsible for ensuring open board facilities are available no later than 8.15p.m.

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. In the event of a team forfeiting points because of player shortage, first throw order does not change.

9. All matches shall be played on first class match quality Elm or Bristle dartboards. Both Captains to agree that board and oche are up to required standards before match commences. The condition and availability of the venue and match quality board is the responsibility of the home team, not the management of the establishment where the match is being played.

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 being unable to field the minimum number of six players required to play a match, all points that should have been played for in that match will be awarded to the opposition. When clubs cannot field a team to play a match, it is that teams responsibility to inform the opposing team and the League results secretary with a minimum of 48 hours notice. In the event of teams not arriving at all, or without enough players to play the match, the opposition shall complete a results card and forward it to the League results secretary indicating on the card that the opposition had failed to arrive without giving the required 48 hours notice. In the event of prevailing circumstances a match cannot be played through no fault of participating teams, the points due to be played for in that match will be shared by teams involved.

12. Players having registered for a team cannot transfer to another, except if their original team completely withdraws from the League. Any such transfers must be considered by the committee for acceptance. Players having registered to play in this League are not allowed to register or play in any other Friday night darts League. In the event of this happening, the players concerned will automatically have their registration in this League withdrawn for the remainder of the season in which this breach of rule occurs.

13. League committee will consist of a Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer & Results/Fixtures/Press Secretary.

14. The HOME team is responsible for ensuring match result card is available for completion at the match and the Results Secretary receives the completed card no later than the Wednesday following the date of the match. The HOME team are responsible for telephoning match result to Result Secretary before the end of the day following the match. Late telephoned results and result cards are subject to fines rule 30.

15. Teams signing on additional players after the first match of the season has been played must submit players name to League Secretary first and pay a registration fee of £2.00 per player. No additional players may be signed on by any team after the first match of the second half of the season has been played.

16. The League committee have total control over discipline within the League. The committee have the right to fine and/or suspend offenders from any League run activity. The committee shall have the power to refuse the right of any individual to play in the League.

17. 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, only points played for involving that team in the second half will be deducted. The relevant points played for in the first half of that season will stand.

18. 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.

19. Players must sign their own names on result cards.

20. Captains shall write selected teams on board before each section of the match starts. A card draw shall then be made to decide the playing order of the selected players on both sides. This draw for playing order to made by both Captains together.

21. A minimum number of TEN players are required to sign for a team at the start of a season before the team registration form can be accepted.

22. The League will be licensed by the local council as required by the 1976 Lotteries & Amusement Act. The licence shall be in the name of the League Treasurer who shall be deemed to be promoter. In any promotion the League runs, any lost tickets shall be paid for in full by the team responsible.

23. 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 trophy permanently.

24. The committee shall be allowed to override League rules where, through unforeseen circumstances, strict adhesion to the rules could be detrimental to the League.

25. Prizes given by the League will be trophies, giftware and or cash at the discretion of the committee.

26. League Winners and Runners Up, Second Division Winners and Runners Up, Team Knockout Winners and Runners Up, Knockout Eights Winners and Runners Up will be awarded ten 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 will be borne by teams requiring them.

27. The use of electronic scoreboards as the sole method of recording scores in any match connected with the League is strictly forbidden.

28. Trophies will be given to the seasons highest starter, 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.

29. Teams are responsible for the behaviour of their members and supporters and may be disciplined if unable to keep them under control.

30. Fines for breach of League rules shall be a minimum of £2.00 and a maximum of £10.00. The committee shall decide what amount fines shall be. Perpetual offences from the same source will result in the offender/s expulsion from the League.

31. Teams may be expelled from the League for unpaid fines. Teams/players are not allowed to rejoin the League until outstanding fines are paid.

32. The winners of first and second division shall receive prizes of equal value. The runners up of first and second division shall receive prizes of equal value.

33. At the end of each season the bottom two teams in the First Division will be relegated to the Second Division. The top two teams in the Second Division will be promoted to the First Division. In the event of teams not rejoining the First Division, additional teams from the Second Division will be promoted in order of previous seasons League finish place.

34. New teams joining the League take their place in the Second Division when two divisions are in operation.

35. First & Second Divisions will play as one in knockouts.

36. 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.

37. Winners/Runners up in the League are decided by the teams having scored the most points. Where teams finish with equal number of points, the relevant position will be declared a tie and shared.

38. All teams must purchase a minimum of eight tickets for the Annual Presentation Dance. These tickets must be paid for with Knockout entrance fees. Knockout entrances will not be accepted until relevant money is paid. Failure to purchase tickets precludes entrance to Knockouts.

39. Infringement of any League rule is subject to rule 30.

40. 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.

KNOCKOUT RULES

No adjudicator is allowed to accept any change of players from those shown on draw sheets without authorisation from League Committee. Changes will only be considered by League Secretary in reasonable circumstances. If a team/player has a complaint, all players concerned are required to sign in with the adjudicator and only then will their complaint be considered by the Committee. Complaints are to be forwarded to League Secretary in writing. Secretaries of teams whose venues are being used for knockouts are to ensure facilities are available on nights required. If there are any problems, relevant team Secretary must inform League Secretary immediately. No postponements are allowed. In all knockouts toss coin for first throw in first leg and toss again for first throw in deciding leg when deciding leg is necessary. Teams may not compete in any knockout with anything less than the required number of players for that particular event. Teams not having the required number of players present at registration time will be eliminated from the competition.

Players not having signed result cards for at least 40% of League matches will only be allowed to enter knockout competitions by permission of the committee. Team Secretaries of players in this position must apply to League committee for this dispensation.

Entrants in all multi-person knockout events must be from the same team with the exception of the mixed pairs. In the mixed pairs individuals may partner a player who is registered with the League for another team or alternatively a player who is not registered with the league.

All knock-out games are straight –start and double finish.

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.

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.

Knockout Eights: Best of three legs x 1001 straight start and double finish. A minimum number of eight players are required in Knockout Eights. A team may make only one entry in Knockout Eights. Players may not be changed between legs. Playing teams will supply one official each, caller and chalker. League trophies and individual trophy/prizes will be awarded to winners and runners up. The draw for Knockout Eights will be made in two halves. The teams that finished in top half of the League will play on one Knockout. The teams that finished in the bottom half of the League in a separate Knockout. The winners of each competition will play each other in the final. In the event of an odd number of teams entering competition, the larger number of teams will be from top half of League. Entrance Fee will be £4.00 per team.

Team Knockout: Match format will be: 2 x 1 leg games x 701 with teams of 3 players from each side. 2 x 1 leg games x 801 with teams of 4 players each from each side. 4 x best of 3 leg games of two players from each side x 501. 1 leg of 1 game x 1001 of eight players from each side. Match will be deemed to be over when a team obtains five points. Names of players for each of the games in the match will be written on paper and placed on team board. Card draw will then be made for order of play. Card draw is not necessary for the eights leg. Match officials (Caller + Chalker) will be made up of one member of each of playing teams. It is the responsibility of the Home team to provide a result and ensure it is sent to the Results secretary. There will be NO entrance fee for this competition. To accommodate possible extra legs Team knockout matches must start no later than 8.30pm with open board being available no later than 8.00pm

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 will be £4.00 per team.

Triples: Each match will be the best of three legs. The first leg will be for a team of three x one leg of 701. The second leg will be a pair x one leg of 601. The third leg will be a single x one leg of 501. The selected three players names for the whole match must be written on the board before game starts. The two players who are selected for the pairs game may not be selected for the singles game. Thereby all three players names will appear on the team board twice. No player may appear in all three legs. Teams may make as many entries in the triples as they wish, and may register a maximum of four players from which any three may be selected to play in any one 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 £3.00 per three.

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 will be awarded to winners and runners up. Entrance Fee will be £2.00 per pair.

Random Pairs: 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. There will be no provision for this competition on the knockout entrance form. Players may enter by registering and paying entrance fee on the night of play. All entrant’s names will be placed in a draw without team affiliation. Partners will be drawn totally randomly and may be from any team in the league. Entrance Fee will be £2.00 per player. All entrance fees will be returned in the form of prize money immediately competition is finished. Prize money will be divided proportionately between 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th places at the discretion of the committee.

Mixed Pairs: Best of three legs x 401 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 £2.00 per pair.

Singles: 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 will be best of five legs and the final 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. The Plate competition will begin on the same night as the first round of the singles and will start immediately the first round of the singles is completed. On the night of playing first round of this competition, the main competition draw will not be published until the first round games have been completed.

Licensees and Officials: Team secretaries, Captains, League Committee and one Landlord/Landlady/Licensee/ Steward from each of the venues used by registered teams qualify for entrance in this competition. There will be no entrance fee for this competition. Vice Captain is allowed to play where Captain and Team Secretary are one and the same person. If Captain and Vice Captain are not indicated on player registration form the Committee may exclude them from 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. There will be No entrance fee for this competition.

Ladies: This will be a singles Knock-out 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 night of play. 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.