SL25 Rules

 
SUMMER LEAGUE 2025 RULES

 

  1. 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 commence promptly at 7:00 pm.  All players to arrive on time. Matches to be played in a 4-3-2-1 order 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. The first named teams are responsible for providing the match ball, scoring & marking the 7.00 & 8.00 matches & completing the score sheet. The second named teams are responsible for scoring & marking the 7.30 & 8.30 matches. All players are expected to stay, assist with the scoring and support their team.

 

  1. American scoring system (i.e., every point counts irrespective of server).

 

  1. After a five-minute knock up play will be for 25 continuous minutes, any time wasted will be lost.

 

  1. The player with the higher handicap will start with a lead of the difference to nil (eg., 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 score card)

 

  1. A Substitute may be selected from the other players in the same category. The substitute must play from a handicap of eight points worse than on the handicap list for all matches.

 

  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 £95, Juniors Under 19 years £50. must be paid by Bank Transfer to Haltemprice Squash Club a/c No. 69769360 Sort Code 30-98-97 in advance or on the night of your first match - covers court fees, trophies balls, etc.

NO PAY, NO PLAY, NO POINTS !!!

           THE COMMITTEE'S DECISION IS FINAL ON ALL MATTERS.