2.1 All officers &
members of the committee have voting powers, except the chairman, who
has the casting vote. A quorum shall consist of six members. The committee
have the powers to fill any vacancy that occurs.
2.2 The committee shall
use its discretion as regards Sections, and reserve the right to refuse
entry to the Knockout competitions if it is thought that players have
been entered from other leagues just for the knockout.
2.3 The registration
fees will be decided at the Annual General Meeting. Registration fees
must be paid prior to the season starting. Registration forms shall
be given to each team to be returned by the dates due. Teams not represented
at the AGM may lose their right to enter the league.
2.4 A special general
meeting may be called by the Secretary.
2.5 In the cases where
the Association Rules do not provide for every contingency, the same
shall be decided by the committee.
3.1 The pitch must
be 10 yards long from the front of the iron to the hocking.
(See picture)
3.2 The doll must be
of wood and painted white, 6” high and 31/4" diameter shall
stand on a vertical swivel stand 2ft 6" from the ground. The backcloth
shall be 2 ft from the iron and swivel arm shall stand out 6".
Sticks to be wooden and measure 18" long by 2" diameter maximum.
3.3 Adequate lighting
must be provided and may be checked by the committee.
3.4 Each team shall
register a minimum of six players. Players may be signed up on the night
of a match, providing their names appear clearly on the scorecard. Team
transfers are permissible at the discretion of the Committee.
3.5 League games to
be played on a Thursday. In the case of extreme weather conditions,
captains shall consult as to the practicality of playing the match.
Postponed matches must be re-arranged within 14 days and the Secretary
informed immediately.
3.6 Any team failing
to fulfil two consecutive week’s fixtures maybe expelled from
the league unless there are exceptional circumstances.
3.7 Teams should arrive
by 8:15pm and shall have use of the throw for practice. Games shall
start promptly at 8:30pm. Teams arriving late may be reported to the
committee. Absent players may take their throw in the Horses remaining
when they arrive.
3.8 Games consist of
3 horses (legs), 1 point per horse, played 6 aside.
If two or more teams tie at the top of the section-dolls shall count.
3.9 Captains shall
toss for each leg and the winning captain shall, if he/she wishes put
the losing captain's side to throw first. This also applies to 3 and
1 stick play offs.
3.10 Sticks may be
thrown under or round arm but not over arm. Each player shall throw
6 sticks. Both feet must be behind the hocking by the time the stick
has left the player’s hand.
3.11 Callers and stickers
up shall be registered players. The sticker-up shall be from the throwing
team, the caller from the opposing team. After each throw, the sticker
up may adjust the swivel and doll back to the correct starting position.
3.12 A caller may only
call one leg per game. Each doll shall be called so that the thrower
can hear the caller. The caller’s decision shall be final.
3.13 If any legs are
drawn, then each player shall throw 3 sticks. If after this the score
is still level, players shall continue with one stick. If the score
is still a draw players shall throw 6 sticks each and repeat the procedure
until one team wins. When 3 or 1 sticks are being thrown only that number
may be held.
3.14 The team not throwing
shall stand well away and try to ensure reasonable order around the
playing area. Children and dogs shall be kept under control.
3.15 Where
on-line scoring is used, the deadline is midnight on the Sunday following
the match and teams are not required to send in a scorecard (but are
strongly advised to retain a copy). Otherwise each
team shall complete a results card and ensure that it arrives with the
Secretary by the Tuesday following the match. Any team breaking this
rule on more than one occasion may be fined 2 points for each offence
other than the first. In the case of the final match of the season,
scores may be voided if results have not been received by the following
Tuesday.
3.16 All complaints
must be made in writing by the team captain to the secretary within
48 hours of its occurrence.The complaint will then be brought before
the next committee meeting. No other form of complaint will be actioned.
4.1 All players must
be named on the competition entry forms.
4.2 Landlords/Landladies/Stewards/Managers
need not sign up but are eligible to play in any matches or competitions.
4.3 Competitions must
be played on the dates as decided by the Committee.
4.4 8-a-side competitions:
Premier, A, and B sections will contest a Primary Competition, sections
C D and E a Secondary Competition and sections F and below will contest
a Tertiary Competition. Up to 10 players may be registered to a team.
These must be entered on the competition entry form, including any landlords,
landladies and stewards wishing to play in 8-a-side. Only a combination
of these 10 can play in the competition. No other player can be added
or changed after the entry has been made. Every team is automatically
entered free of charge.
4.5 4-a-side competitions:
Premier, A, B and C sections will contest a Primary
Competition. Sections D and below will contest a Secondary Competition.
5 players may be registered to a team. These must be entered on the
competition entry form, including any landlords, landladies and stewards
wishing to play in a-4-side. Only a combination of these 5 can play
in the competition. No other player can be added or changed after the
entry has been made.
4.6 Doubles competition:
the partners who play together on the first round must continue until
the end of season. If one cannot play, the other must play by him/herself
or forfeit the game. No substitutes allowed.
In the event of any
query regarding the Association Rules, please contact the Secretary
:
Barry Aylett-Warner
01367 253788
admin@bamptonauntsally.org