Match Rules
11. The initial list of registered players must be submitted to the Fixtures Secretary by the first Captain’s meeting. Failure to do so will result in a fine and 8 points will be deducted from their seasons total for each match played prior to receipt of the list. These matches will include games played before the Captains first meeting.
12. Any subsequent players must be registered with the Results & Website Secretary in writing before or within 24 hours of taking part in a match. Note that marking the scorebook with an Asterix is acceptable.
13. Once registered a player may only transfer to another team with the consent of the Fixtures Secretary.
14. Any team playing unregistered players shall be fined. The score(s) obtained by the unregistered player(s) shall be deleted from the match scores.
15. The Fixtures Secretary shall prepare a fixture list and any team not fulfilling its fixtures shall prejudice their chance of being accepted into the League the following season. This rule shall also apply to Cup Matches.
16. In a match:-
a. Each team must play in four sets of three players.
b. Each player shall pay League and Alley fees to their Captain or Representative. The home team is responsible for all alley fees.
c. If a team is short of one or more players then the lowest score (including those hit in the last set) shall be added to the total pins hit, up to twice to arrive at the total team score.
d. Should a team be incapable of providing a full team score after using rule 16c the remaining points, including points for winning the match shall be awarded to the team providing a full team and the match shall be considered completed.
e. In each match two points shall be awarded for each set won, one point in the event of a tie and eight points for the who have
won the match. In the event of a tied game, the eight points shall be shared equally – four each.

17. Postponements
a. A fixture date may be altered subject to 72 hours notice being given to the opposing Captain and Fixtures Secretary. If less than 72 hours notice is given then Rule 16d will apply.
b. Any team postponing a league match for whatever reason shall have 8 points deducted from their points gained during the season subject to the Executive Committee interviewing the Captain and considering the circumstances.
c. Postponed matches must be played within 4 weeks of the original date providing this does not extend beyond the end of the season.
d. If this is not done the Fixture Secretary shall arrange a date and alley for the match to be played.

18.  All matches shall commence no later than 8pm. Should either team be late the opposing captain shall report this to the Fixtures Secretary and the offending Team to be subject to a £5 fine. However, games may start earlier than 8pm if both captains are in agreement and the players and sticker up is ready.
19. There shall not be longer than 5 minutes interval between sets except between the third and final sets when 10 minutes interval shall be allowed.
20. All scores must be completed in the score book and signed by both captains and a copy sent to the Results & Website Secretary within 48 hours of the game commencing (Example – Wednesday 8pm, Thursday 8pm for a cup match) Failure to do so will result in a fine.
21. In the event of two or more teams finishing with the same number of points for a championship, runner-up, third place or relegation place the team with the most wins shall be placed higher. If the teams are still equal the team with the most away wins shall be placed higher. If still equal the team with the higher away average shall be placed higher.
22. In the event of a need to equalise the number of teams in each Division for the following season the Executive Committee shall meet prior to the fixture being printed to determine the method to be adopted and their decision is final. This may involve relegating or promoting more or less teams than that envisaged before the start of the previous season.