League Rules (Updated February 2020)

Below is the League Rules,

1. Title
The League shall be known as the Sleaford and District Snooker League.

2. Officials

Chairman
Vice-Chairman
Secretary
Treasurer
Fixture Secretary
Communication’s Officer
Address: c/o Rewind Club, 91 South Gate, Sleaford, Lincs

3. Registration and Fee

1. Team Registration forms and fees for the season should be received at the AGM.
2. The home team captains are responsible for submitting the result sheet to the SDSL website by 12 noon on the Saturday following the match, see rule 4.7 for the late results.
3. An individual can register for ONE team only which will normally apply for that season. No player will be allowed to change his registered side without the permission of the Management Committee. New registrations may only be made at the regular Management Committee meetings and on match night with the consent of both captains.
4. The signing of players – players must live within the Sleaford & District league area (ie within a 10-mile radius of Sleaford). Exceptions are made for those players who have played in the Sleaford & District league in the past and have moved outside the 10-mile radius

4. Teams and Matches

1. Each team on match nights will consist of five players, A match will consist of five frames.
2. Both Captains will present their predetermined player’s order of play and the match will be played in that order. Any reserves must be declared before the draw.
3. Each game is one frame played using the latest individual player handicaps. And is worth one point. Additionally, one extra point will be awarded for winning the match, i.e. a total of six points to be played for.
4. Matches must be played on the specified dates unless by prior consent of the Officers of the League or due to exceptional circumstances.
5. For Cup matches  the same format as league matches apply 
6. Home captains are responsible for providing referees for each of the games.
7. For any result sheet not submitted to the SDSL website by 12 noon on Saturday following the match, the Home team will have two points deducted from their accumulated League total.
8. Knockout finals week. There will be a week stated for finals to be played. No match to be played before or after this week.

5. Start-up Time

1. Starting time will be 7.30 pm.
2. Both Captains to ensure that their first 3 nominated players are present by 7.30 pm in order that the draw can be made.
3. If the first frame has not commenced by 7.40 pm the frame can be claimed against the defaulting team.
4. If no frames have been started by 8 pm the match can be claimed. The offending team will be deducted 3 points and the non-offending team awarded 5 points.
5. If the 4th and 5th players are not present to allow continuity of play the frames may be claimed.

6. Individual Competition

All matches are to be played over the number of Frames or Points as stated by the committee.
It is the obligation of the away player/s to contact the home player/s with 3 suggested dates for matches to be played. This contact must be made within the stated contract period. Failure to make contact will result in the home player/s going through to the next round.
If none of the 3 suggested dates is acceptable then players must agree on a date that is conducive to all parties. If a date cannot be reached, or the match is not played, the home player will automatically go through unless representation is made to the committee.

7. Committee

1. Any occurrence affecting the League shall be initially be considered by the Management Committee and if deemed necessary will be put to registered players at the next meeting.
2. In the event of a tie at the end of the season, the winner and the runner-up shall be decided on the most matches won.

8. Conduct of Players

Any Case of Physical, Verbal, Written (Including Social Media) or Mental Abuse and likewise any conduct that brings the SDSL into disrepute will be addressed by the Management Committee and may result in a suspension or ban from the SDSL.