League Rules (updated 7 th April 2024
-KO Cup rules added 7th May 2024)
General League
Rules
1. All
teams must register with the league.
2. Registration
Fee is set for each season and fees must be paid in full at the EGM/AGM. Failure
to pay fees at this time may result in the team being excluded from the
forthcoming season.
3. Registration
forms must be filled in correctly and sent to the League secretary. Teams failing to send in their forms before
the halfway point may not be eligible to enter their team players into any “end
of season” knockouts.
4. No
new players can register after the halfway stage of season, unless with
committee written approval.
5. No
player is allowed to play for more than one team in a season unless their team
pulls out of the league before the halfway point.
6. No
team is allowed to change venue without Committee approval, and new venue, if
acceptable must be checked for suitability (Oche/Board/Lighting etc) by Committee
prior to being accepted. All venues need to be in the league catchment area of
The Dengie hundred/Maldon.
6b. New and existing venues must be made available if
required or on receipt of a complaint, to be checked for suitable and accurate
oche measurement and lighting etc.
7. Match
Format-
Division 1 & 2
2 x Trios, 1 leg 701
3 x Pairs, 1 leg 601
6 x Singles 1 leg 501
6 x Singles 1 leg 501
1 x captains 1 leg 501
1 Point is available for each game 18 points in total including captain’s
point.
Captains
game to be played by the captain, if the captain is unavailable then the vice
captain can play this game. No other player to play this game. Should neither
captain or vice be available, the point will go to the opposition.
7b. 180s and 100+ shotouts and -20 dart legs which are
hit in the captains will now count as normal.
All games
are straight start finishing on a double or bullseye.
8. Away
team to start first then alternate until the
captains and away captain will throw first in captains’ game. The home team lay
their cards down 1st face down.
9. Teams
may select their Trios & Pairs but all match pairings must be decided by a
blind draw by the opposing Captain. A team must field a minimum of 4 players.
If four players are available then the team with 6 players (home or away)
will lay down 6 cards first. The team with four players will cover any 4
cards and the two cards not covered receive an automatic win. This is the
fairest method as it would not be fair to penalize the team that turned out
with 6 players. You are not allowed to play with 3 or less players. A game
cannot be postponed and if only 3 or less players are available on the night, a
10-0 win + captain’s point will be awarded to the other team.
A team fielding just 4 players may play 1 x trebles and 2 x pairs and 4
in each group of singles. 11 points are available and a win is still possible
with just 4 players.
10. No
player is allowed to play twice in the same section.
11. No
matches to be called off. If this rule is not followed then £10 will have to be
paid directly to the other team to cover wasted food etc. There are no
postponements or re-arranged games allowed.
Postponements are no longer allowed.
It is advised that captains ensure they have adequate players to
cover sickness or holidays etc. there are no exceptions to this rule which
applies to all teams in all divisions.
12. At no
time can double point games be played.
13. Each
team to supply a good match board it must be at a height 5’8” to bulls eye and
a raised oche at a distance of 7’91/4” to the board. The board must be
suitably lit without shadows etc.
14. Chalk
board or white board dry wipe board to be supplied for scoring and teams MUST
use competent chalkers
15. The
home board must be opened to away players for practice from 8.15pm
onwards. Matches should be started no later than 8.30 Teams arriving late
– Opponents can claim 1 trios if game not started by 8.45 and 2 x trios if
games not started by 9pm.
The Home Captain may call the visiting team to make the first Trios draw
at 8.30 and only players in attendance and signed in may be added to this
draw. A short delay may be allowed if a
player is arriving shortly but this is at the discretion of the Home Captain
only.
A
player arriving after the draw has been completed cannot be added to that draw
but may take part in any further draws for that match. There is no deadline for
players to sign in but each player must be signed in before the following draw
is made. (if a player signs on after the pairs draw has been completed, that player
cannot be substituted into the pairs but will be able to be entered into both
singles draws).
16a. (Updated
Rule (2019). Both team captains must post result sheet photos
straight after each match and no later
than the following day midday following match. Any home team failing to
notify result by the deadline will have TWO points removed from their total to
include captain’s point if relevant. Penalty will apply to a team not
submitting a result in the form of a two point deduction. Notify results on
League “WhatsApp = DHDL” best method is WhatsApp straight after match. It is
recommended that each team allocates a player who would be responsible for
notifying result although it is generally the captain’s responsibility.
16b. Results sheets must be returned to League Secretary
by the appointed date at the mid way point and after the last league match. If
sheets are overdue, that team will deducted 5 points if late or not returned.
Captains must retain all home game result sheets (7 for first half and 7 for
second half) The Data entered on the sheet, signed by both captains is
required, Any alterations must be put in writing and sent to secretary, signed
by both captains.
16c. Match result sheet must be made available to both
teams from the home captain. This is the home captain’s responsibility. This
should be completed by all players prior to the start of the match. Failing to
ensure the sheet is completed by both teams will constitute a 2 point deduction
penalty. Note that every player should be signed on the sheet BEFORE
being placed in the draw, you cannot place a player in a draw unless they are
on site and available (NOT ON THE WAY).
17a. Complaints to be made in writing only and sent to
League Secretary Or Chairman, Committee decisions are
final.
Any player reported for bad behaviour or offensive or
racist conduct will be barred from the league for following season. A life ban
may be applied in more serious complaints, if upheld.
Complaints needs to be in writing (letter or email to
Secretary) and where possible, should be made within 14 days of offence where
at all possible, and may be submitted by any registered player.
Complaints received later than 14 days, depending on
seriousness of complaint may still be actioned by Committee but may result in
less action being able to be taken without a very good reason for delay.
17b. Any player bringing the game into disrepute by
not respecting fellow players or that makes personal remarks in such a manner
as to bring the league into disrepute will be subject to disciplinary action at
the Committee’s discretion and which may include limited suspension from the
league or even a total ban.
17c. Postponement games. THERE ARE NO POSTPONEMENTS.
Please give adequate notice if you have to cancel and both captains for non
played matches MUST notify secretary stating which team actually cancelled,
certainly within 24 hours.
17d. In the event of extreme weather causing unsafe
travel for the majority of teams, a blanket cancellation of all fixtures for
that day will apply and a 0-0 result entered. If only one or two teams are
affected, the committee will determine what action is required and their
decision is final. We will not put our teams or players safety at undue risk.
The committee will use comments and suggestions from
as many captains as we can make contact with on the day and will make a decision
based on those. Teams able to travel may play the fixture but it will be as
friendly with no points given, if a match ban has been issued. There are no bad
weather weeks available in the Summer league.
18. Any team that drops out after season has started
may not be invited back. Team fees are not refundable.
19. Captains Cup. In the event of a draw at the end of
the season, a play off will be done on finals night (format best of 3 x 501)
however if any of the captains games were played by the vice, or were awarded
through a cancelled game, these games be not counted in the event of a draw.
This includes all captains’ games played by the vice or captains points awarded
through a cancelled game.
20. A Mid season Captains meeting may be held if
deemed necessary.
21. Only players aged 14 and above may play in this
league. Any players who join teams and are under 14 will have all their points
deducted and disciplinary action may be taken against the team.
22. All team and individual trophies or shields that
are presented for display in venue are, and remain the property of the Dengie Hundred
Invitation League. They must be displayed and kept in good condition. They must
be available for collection at the end of term. All trophies must be returned
immediately should a venue leave the league. Damage to trophies or loss/failure
to return on request will result in that team/venue being charged for
replacement of outstanding trophies/shields.
23. The Committee have the authority to enforce rules
and any decisions made by the committee are final.
24. In order to take part in the end of season
knockouts, a player must have taken part and played in at least 3 fixture
matches and have been entered on results sheets for those occasions.
25. Both Summer and Winter Seasons will commence with an AGM as they are
run separately. No EGM but Committee generally will stand for 12 Months and may
stand down at the Winter AGM
In some extreme circumstances, it might become
necessary for a rule to be lifted or modified to ensure fairness in certain
situations. This isn’t done lightly but is a right reserved based on a joint
committee decision that where possible is discussed with team captains.
Knockout Rules
End of Season Competitions Players MUST have played at least 3 league games and appear on the result sheets, to qualify for the knockouts as per league rules. (NO EXCEPTIONS)
The Home team for selected knockout venues should be prepared to organise the draw and report the results after the match as well as notifying the Landlord, IF a committee member isn't available on the night. The Sheets required can be downloaded from the website.
All boards within the league should have adequate lighting and a raised oche and the board should be in good condition.
A volunteer chalker will be required to start the first game and from then on, the loser (or one of the losers in the event it's a pairs or trios) should stay to chalk the following game. If you don't stay and chalk the following game (if required) you will not be allowed to enter any other knockouts this season.
The draw should be a blind draw and 1st names(s) called for each round will be first to throw for the bullseye and winner will start 1st and 3rd legs.
The formats are as follows:
Where two boards are available, A single draw should be made with the next players on, being allocated the next free board. Players cannot select their own preferred board, since all throws vary somewhat, this is the fairest way to proceed.
• Trio's: Play down to the last 2 Trio's, with the last two playing in the Final on Finals night.
• Pairs: Play down to the last 4 pairs with the last four playing semi-finals and Final on Finals night.
• Singles: This is a two-venue event with each venue using two boards where possible. Play down to the last 2 singles at each venue – last four playing semi-finals and Final on Finals night.
Teams are required to distribute their players equally (or as near as) between the two venues in the Singles Knockout. There are no limits per team to the number of eligible players, pairs or trios that can be entered into the knockouts.
Venues are selected on suitability, such as space within the bar, parking, and compatible layout for viewing etc., not on their ranking in the league tables. Winning or coming runner up in your division does not guarantee a knockout venue. Teams that do not send players to away venues will not receive a knockout venue the following season. Venues that have been unsuitable or where complaints have been received repeatedly will not be offered a knockout. There is a shortage of two board venues within the league and venues that can provide 2 boards will be given priority where required.
A photo of both the draw and the results should be posted into the Whatsapp group as soon as practical after the event. Sheets for this can be found in the downloads section of the website