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East Cheshire Winter League |
Match Rules 2007/2008
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1 Teams shall consist of two men and two ladies. 2 A match will take the form of four events - a mens doubles and a ladies doubles played simultaneously, following which the players will then change to play one event of mixed doubles each. Each event will consist of two sets with a tie-break operating at six games all. A match will therefore consist of a total of 8 sets. 3 Matches will be played on the day and at the time agreed at the fixture meeting and as advised to the League Administrator. If a club has two teams in the same division, the match between those two teams shall be played by the end of October 2007. 4 If an event is not ready to start after 15 minutes from the specified start time, a pair who is ready to play will be given a walkover of the first set of 6-0. If the event has still not started 30 minutes from the specified start time, they will be given a walkover for the second set of 6-0. If neither pair from one team is ready to play within 30 minutes of the specified start time, their team will forfeit the match. 5 If it is not possible to play a match because of bad weather, the captains must re-arrange the match as soon as possible and both captains inform the league of the new fixture date. The Season will end on 31 March 2008. 6 The home team shall provide 2 courts of the same surface, a result sheet, 3 new balls per court and light refreshments (ie tea/coffee and biscuits). If a match is played under floodlights, the home team is responsible for any costs involved. 7 Both teams must ensure that the result sheet is FULLY completed in block capitals and signed by both teams, and the home team must ensure it is recived by the League Administrator within seven days of the match being played. 8 If a match is started but not finished because of the weather, the result will stand if one team has won 5 sets or if 6 sets have been completed. 9 Based upon the match sets score, two points will be awarded for a win and one point for a draw. 10 When establishing final league positions at the end of the season, if there is a tie on points, then "Sets For minus Sets Against" shall decide. If there is still a tie "Games For minus Games Against" shall decide. If there is still a tie the "head-to-head" result shall decide. 11 Anyone who has played for their county team at senior level in the Winter County Cup, or at County Week during the five years prior to 1 October 2007, is ineligible to play; this does not apply to 35 and over County competitions. 12 No person may play for more than one club in a season. Unless allowed by Rule 13 no person may play for more than one team in a season, ie you cannot play up and down between teams. 13 A person may play ONCE for ONE higher team of the
same club during the season. 14 Any unresolved disputes will be decided by the League Administrator or such other person(s) as the League Administrator considers appropriate. If there is a breach of the Rules, the League reserves the right to take what action or impose what penalty is felt to be appropriate (which can include deducting points or imposing relegation). The spirit of the game must always be kept in mind, and this will be taken into account if a situation is not fully covered by these rules. |
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