SL26 Rules

 

  1. All players must be over 16 years old at the start of the Competition. All Teams will be drawn except members in the same family may nominate to play together in the same Team. The Handicaps set at the start of the season may be adjusted at any time as required.

 

  1. All matches to be played on the designated night as per the fixture list & commence promptly at 7.00 pm.  All players to arrive on time and matches to be played in the order 4,3,2,1. Unless all 8 players involved in the match agree a change.  If the player who wishes to change cannot get all the other players agreement, a substitute should be obtained.

 

  1. The first named teams, i.e.. the HOME team are responsible for providing the match ball,

 

  1. Both teams (two players per team) are responsible for scoring & marking all the matches), completing the score sheet, and sending via WhatsApp on completion. All players are expected to stay, assist with the scoring, and support their team.

 

  1. After a five-minute knock up play will be for 25 continuous minutes, any time wasted will be lost. American scoring system (i.e., every point counts irrespective of server)

 

  1. The player with the higher handicap will start with a lead of the difference to nil (e.g., handicaps of –10 and +4, the +4 player starts with a 14-0 lead).

 

  1. Players who fail to turn up or turn up late will lose time and points. (Opponents will be compensated if entered on card)

 

  1. A Substitute may be selected from the other players in the same category or the subs list using the same handicap. If required substitutes can be selected from the category above or below with an additional +20 points for players playing up and -20 points for players playing down a category.

 

  1. Failure of a team member to play or obtain a substitute in accordance with rule 6 will result in points being deducted.

 

  1. League positions for teams & individuals will be based on the number of games won and the point difference between points for & against and will be displayed on a regular basis & on our website.

 

  1. Individual Tournament – The Top Two players in each section based on wins and point difference after each team has played each other twice will play in an individual final at the end of the Summer League Season

 

  1. After each team has played each other twice, the top 2 teams based on wins and point difference will play in the Summer league Final and the teams placed 3rd & 4th will play for the Plate.

 

  1. Entrance fee of £100, Juniors 16-19 years £75. (Substitute from subs list £5.00 per game)

 

Fees must be paid by Bank Transfer to Haltemprice Squash Club a/c No. 69769360 Sort Code 30-98-97 ideally in advance, deadline is the end of May.  Fee covers court fees, balls, etc.

                                   

NO PAY, NO PLAY, NO POINTS !!!

 

       THE COMMITTEE'S DECISIONS ARE FINAL ON ALL MATTERS.