Tuesday Evening League
GENERAL LEAGUE RULES - Jan '19
League Name: TUESDAY TRIO'S 2019
This league is to abide to all the B.T.B.A rules except for the following additional league rules.
Before the start of each league it is recommended that players and officials alike refer to B.T.B.A rules and regulations for more guidance.
Start Time:
The league will commence at 19:20 hrs for practice on Tuesday each week. Starting on 11/12/18.
Registration:
A maximum of 12 players may be registered for each team. When a team has registered the maximum number of players and, because of absence, posting etc, requires an additional player the team must de-register one of the original number. A player may not be re-registered without the approval of the league secretary.
NOTE: new bowlers must be registered with the secretary at least 15 minutes (19.15) before the league commences bowling.
Withdrawal of Team:
When a team or individual withdraws without giving a satisfactory reason, or is expelled from the league for sufficient cause it forfeits any and all fees paid.
Handicaps:
Handicaps shall be calculated on the difference between each individuals average and 215 scratch. The handicap is to be 85% of the difference. New handicaps will be taken over the first 3 games. A bowlers entering average will be used in their first 3 games for handicapped purposes. Thereafter their current average will be used. The bowlers entering average must be taken from the previous league. The maximum handicap for this league is unlimited.
Points:
This league will use standard team points.
Points awarded to winner of each TEAM game with handicap: 2 points
Points awarded for a draw each TEAM game with handicap: 1 point
Points awarded to winner of each TEAM series with handicap: 2 points
Points awarded for a draw each TEAM series with handicap: 1 point
Total points available each match: 8 points
Fees:
Each team shall pay via the team captain, to the treasurer the sum of £3.30 in respect of prize fees. If a team is a player short then the team members that are in attendance must still pay the full £3.30.
Prizes:
The treasurer shall be responsible for preparing a prizes distribution list, which is to be submitted to the board of directors for approval. Once approved the treasurer can divide up the prize fund ready for distribution.
Postponements:
A Team Captain may postpone a match by notifying:
NOTE: If all three parties are not informed of the postponement the opposing team is to bowl the match on the night and the match will be declared a forfeit.
Postponements are to be played within 21 days of the scheduled match. Difficulties in rearranging matches are to be notified to the league secretary who will set a date and notify each team captain to this effect. If an opposing team wishes to play the postponed match on their own then this can be done as an envelope game. All postponed matches must be played before the last 2 weeks of the league.
Ties:
If a tie occurs for any place in the league the position will be decided by total pinfall (highest pinfall = highest place). If both points and pinfall are the same then a roll off over three games must take place to decide the winner. In the event of a tie for any high game or series awards, only the first one rolled will qualify.
Blind Scores:
The blind score shall be set at 165 pins scratch.
NOTE: the use of blind scores is to be discouraged as much as possible.
Tardy Players:
A player who has arrived after their team has started; the player shall be permitted to begin bowling provided the opposing team has not completed the 3RD frame of that game. After which the player cannot join until the next game.
Substitution:
After a game has started no change shall be made in order of players during the match (3 games) except in cases of injury or an emergency and at the discretion of the league secretary.
Injury and Emergency:
When a player is unable to complete a game because of disability, injury or emergency, the team of which they are a member may introduce a qualified substitute to complete the game. If a qualified substitute is not available the player may count their actual score for the frames bowled plus 1 10th of the blind score for each remaining frames.
NOTE: An emergency is at the discretion of the league secretary.
Behaviour of Members:
League members are expected to conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner and must refrain from creating any undue noise or disturbance, which will in anyway distract any league member's attention while bowling is in progress. League bowlers are to give way to the person bowling on their right if they are on the approach ready to bowl.
Special League Rules:
League Name: TUESDAY TRIO'S 2019
This league is to abide to all the B.T.B.A rules except for the following additional league rules.
Before the start of each league it is recommended that players and officials alike refer to B.T.B.A rules and regulations for more guidance.
Start Time:
The league will commence at 19:20 hrs for practice on Tuesday each week. Starting on 11/12/18.
Registration:
A maximum of 12 players may be registered for each team. When a team has registered the maximum number of players and, because of absence, posting etc, requires an additional player the team must de-register one of the original number. A player may not be re-registered without the approval of the league secretary.
NOTE: new bowlers must be registered with the secretary at least 15 minutes (19.15) before the league commences bowling.
Withdrawal of Team:
When a team or individual withdraws without giving a satisfactory reason, or is expelled from the league for sufficient cause it forfeits any and all fees paid.
Handicaps:
Handicaps shall be calculated on the difference between each individuals average and 215 scratch. The handicap is to be 85% of the difference. New handicaps will be taken over the first 3 games. A bowlers entering average will be used in their first 3 games for handicapped purposes. Thereafter their current average will be used. The bowlers entering average must be taken from the previous league. The maximum handicap for this league is unlimited.
Points:
This league will use standard team points.
Points awarded to winner of each TEAM game with handicap: 2 points
Points awarded for a draw each TEAM game with handicap: 1 point
Points awarded to winner of each TEAM series with handicap: 2 points
Points awarded for a draw each TEAM series with handicap: 1 point
Total points available each match: 8 points
Fees:
Each team shall pay via the team captain, to the treasurer the sum of £3.30 in respect of prize fees. If a team is a player short then the team members that are in attendance must still pay the full £3.30.
Prizes:
The treasurer shall be responsible for preparing a prizes distribution list, which is to be submitted to the board of directors for approval. Once approved the treasurer can divide up the prize fund ready for distribution.
Postponements:
A Team Captain may postpone a match by notifying:
- The League Secretary
- The Astra Bowl (897289)
- The Opposing Team Captain
NOTE: If all three parties are not informed of the postponement the opposing team is to bowl the match on the night and the match will be declared a forfeit.
Postponements are to be played within 21 days of the scheduled match. Difficulties in rearranging matches are to be notified to the league secretary who will set a date and notify each team captain to this effect. If an opposing team wishes to play the postponed match on their own then this can be done as an envelope game. All postponed matches must be played before the last 2 weeks of the league.
Ties:
If a tie occurs for any place in the league the position will be decided by total pinfall (highest pinfall = highest place). If both points and pinfall are the same then a roll off over three games must take place to decide the winner. In the event of a tie for any high game or series awards, only the first one rolled will qualify.
Blind Scores:
The blind score shall be set at 165 pins scratch.
NOTE: the use of blind scores is to be discouraged as much as possible.
Tardy Players:
A player who has arrived after their team has started; the player shall be permitted to begin bowling provided the opposing team has not completed the 3RD frame of that game. After which the player cannot join until the next game.
Substitution:
After a game has started no change shall be made in order of players during the match (3 games) except in cases of injury or an emergency and at the discretion of the league secretary.
Injury and Emergency:
When a player is unable to complete a game because of disability, injury or emergency, the team of which they are a member may introduce a qualified substitute to complete the game. If a qualified substitute is not available the player may count their actual score for the frames bowled plus 1 10th of the blind score for each remaining frames.
NOTE: An emergency is at the discretion of the league secretary.
Behaviour of Members:
League members are expected to conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner and must refrain from creating any undue noise or disturbance, which will in anyway distract any league member's attention while bowling is in progress. League bowlers are to give way to the person bowling on their right if they are on the approach ready to bowl.
Special League Rules:
- Registration of new players is not allowed 4 weeks prior to the end of the league.
- No cancellations are allowed 2 weeks prior to the end of the league.
- A team must bowl within 30 pins of the team average to win the points in a bye/forfeit match.
- A minimum of 30 games must be played to win league awards.
- Awards will be split for male and female bowlers for high game and high series.