Herts Men's Squash League Rules |
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| Hertfordshire Squash League Rules Mens Rules (Revised 2007) 1. NAME The league will be known as Hertfordshire Squash Rackets League (with, if applicable, provision for sponsors name) 2. AIM To organise competitive squash racket leagues in Hertfordshire and any associated events. 3. COMPOSITION Any bona fide squash league in Hertfordshire affiliated to England Squash, may apply to join the league. Admission to the league will be at the discretion of the Committee. Clubs not affiliated at the start of the season will forfeit all points until they become affiliated. For a club to qualify for entry into the league for the following season, a representative of the club must be present at the AGM and record his name. Should a club fail to so record, entry to the league is at the discretion of the League Committee, and the basing of the position on the basis of last season’s results cannot be guaranteed. 4. ADMINISTRATION A Committee of eight comprising Chairperson, Secretary, Summer League Organiser and five Committee members will undertake the administration of the league. Four members shall constitute a quorum. The Chairperson, Secretary and one other member will sit on the Herts SRA Management Committee. 5. SUBSCRIPTION Clubs wishing to enter the Winter League must apply in writing by the end of July (Summer League by the end of March). The annual subscriptions which will be fixed by the League Committee will be payable with entry. No entries will be accepted without the appropriate subscription. It is the responsibility of each club to ensure the application and subscription has been received by the League Secretary. 6. RULES OF PLAY The League Committee will adjudicate and will try and ensure fair play. Appeal against the Committee decisions may only be made to the Herts SRA Management Committee whose decision will be final. 7. TEAM ORDERS a. Teams consist of 5 players (3 in summer league) playing in order of merit. All teams must nominate their playing order before the start of the season. Failure to do so will result in the first match card being the nominated order. b. Changes to the nominated order, which reflect changes in playing standard or the inclusion of reserves at a position higher than 5, must be informed to and approved by the League Secretary at least 48 hours before the first match incorporating the change. Failure to observe this rule may result in particular ties being declared void. c. All players must be fully paid up bona fide members of their club to the satisfaction of the League Committee. d. No players can be introduced without prior approval of the League Secretary during the last two matches of the season, unless they have previously played in at least two matches. (Note: the replacement of injured players will not be treated as an exception to this rule) e. A Player from a team in a lower division may play three times for a team in a higher division without penalty. If he plays four times in a higher division he becomes ineligible to play in a lower division. Where a team has more than one team in a division, a reserve may play three times for each of the teams in a higher division without becoming ineligible for the lower team. The League Committee reserves the right to declare void any matches by a player in a lower division if, in their opinion, the player had always intended to play for a higher team. f. A player nominated for a higher team may not play any matches for a lower team unless permitted under Rule 8(b). 8. TRANSFERS a. Under no circumstances may a player represent more than one club in the Hertfordshire League in one season. b. Clubs may transfer a player from a higher team to a lower team at half season. Irrespective of division, the Committee must approve transfers. Applications for transfers must be made in writing to the League Secretary before the half season Committee meeting, the date of which will be circulated to all clubs. The Committee will require bona fide reasons for transfer eg rapid improvement of form, injury, new players to club whose presence means an established player loses his place. From the date of transfer he becomes a member of the lower team and will be governed by Rule 7(b) applying to reserves if his club wishes him to play as a reserve in a higher division. 9. MATCHES a. Ties will consist of the best of five sets. Teams will be awarded one point for each tie won and two bonus points to the winning team (one in the Summer League).our players from the home side and three players from the visiting team must be ready to play at the stipulated starting time. Unless otherwise agreed by the team captains any player who arrives after one hour after the scheduled time or 8.30pm, whichever is later, will be disqualified. The team will forfeit the offending player’s rubber and all the rubbers beneath. (The recommended order of play is 5, 3, 1, 4, 2) b. If a team knows in advance that a player cannot arrive on time, the opposing team captain should be informed and suitable arrangements made. This rule also applies to players wishing to leave early. c. It is the home team’s responsibility to ensure that there is a sufficient court time for a match to be completed, assuming players present as per Rule 9(b). If a tie cannot be completed due to lack of court time the time will be forfeited to the visiting team. d. In the event of late arrival, the match must be played as far as possible and the matter reported to the League Secretary. The Committee will take the appropriate action which may result in points being deducted or ties being declared void. e. If a team knows in advance that it is unable to turn out 5 players, those present must play in the highest order. If a player playing other than No. 5 fails to turn up when expected to do so the circumstances must be reported to the League Secretary. The Committee will take appropriate action which may result in the absent player’s tie and all ties below being awarded to the opposition. f. If a team fails to play a match without prior approval of the opposition, then a fine of up to £25 will be levied on that team and used to defray the expenses of the other team. No points will be accredited to the offending team until the fine is paid. If a team fails to play a match on two occasions it may be withdrawn from the League. g. If a team fails to field a full side in any match the Committee will require an explanation. It is expected that all players will be present for both the match and the after match refreshments. On second and subsequent occasions a fine of £5 per absent player will be levied which will be used to defray the expenses of the other team. No points will be accredited to the offending team until the fine is paid. 10. POSTPONEMENT a. No match may be postponed without approval of the League Secretary. Non-availability of regular players is not a valid reason to seek postponement. b. Matches postponed during the first half of the season must, unless there are exceptional circumstances, be played before the second half commences. c. The date of the rearranged match must be notified to the League Secretary. 11. PROMOTION AND RELEGATION a. Promotion and relegation will normally be on a three up, three down basis, except between divisions 1 and 2 where it is two up and two down. However, the construction of the divisions is at the discretion of the League Committee who may form new divisions resulting in teams not being promoted or relegated. b. In the event of two teams ending the season on equal points, positions will be decided on the basis of the individual games won. If teams are still equal and promotion/relegation is at stake then the number of matches won will be used. CONDUCT a. Players must conduct themselves properly on and off court at all times. Failure to do so may result in the player concerned receiving an official warning as to future conduct or being suspended for an appropriate period of time. b. All complaints regarding conduct must be made in writing within 7 days of the match and he signed by two club officials e.g. team captain, club president, manager etc. The League Committee will endeavour to consider such complaints as soon as practical and may request the offending party(ies) to appear before the Committee. SUBMISSION OF RESULTS a. It is the responsibility of the home team to submit a match card, which must be posted to arrive with 7 days of the match. b. Failure to comply with Rule 13(a) will result in the match being awarded to the visiting team 5-0 (Summer League 3-0). RETURN OF TROPHIES a. It is the responsibility of the winning teams to return the division winners trophy one month prior to the AGM. Failure to do so will result in a fine of £25 being imposed. b. Trophies will be issues at the AGM; the receiving captain will be required to sign fro each trophy taken. This will ensure that the League Committee has documentation relating to the trophies whereabouts. LEAGUE SECRETARIES: DOMINIC AND SALLY-ANN WEBSTER Home 01707 891115 Email: domandsal@ntlworld.com |
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