MEATH DARTS ORGANISATION
| South Meath Dart League PRESENT AND PREVIOUS RULES |
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- 1. The committee: to consist of a four person Executive Committee and one
registered player from each club competing in the league (to be named on the - 2. Each team: to consist of 8 players and unlimited substitutes.
- 3. Players who take part in a match must be registered prior to the match.
- 4. Publicans Fee: €100 per club/team. Club/team to pay €5 for each registered
player signed in own handwriting on official registration form and scrutinized by the
Executive Committee before the start of the league.
- 5. Games to be of (3) 501 flying start and double finish. Games can also finish with
Bull.
- 6. The stand to be not less and 7' 91/4" and the OCHE should be fixed to the floor
where possible.
- 7. The teams of 8 players to be named on the Board before start of game. In the
event of a player being absent when his name is called, a substitute can take his
place. The first named player cannot then play on that night. Both teams to be
named on Board by 9.45pm. First game to start at 9.45pm sharp. In the event a
team does not have a first named player or sub they forfeit that particular match
and the next game will be called to start in 5 minutes. This format continues
throughout the game. They away team will have 5-10 minutes exclusively on the
board if they arrive at the venue on time.
- 8. Only darts remaining in the board after throw will count.
- 9. Any postponed or unfulfilled fixtures must be played. If teams involved cannot
agree within a reasonable period on a re-fixture date then the Executive Committee
will re-fix the game. Clubs must first request from the league secretary (or an
Executive Committee member if Secretary unavailable) approval for any
postponement and should do so in adequate time.
- 10. In the event of a team being disqualified all points from the games played will
stand. The remaining games they have to play, the points will go to the opposing
team. Points given for the games are as follows two points for a win, one for a draw.
- 11. Club captains to write win or lose after each game on the score card. Players to
sign score card before each game. Score cards to be returned promptly to the
Secretary/PRO. A fine of €10 will be imposed on clubs failing to return score cards
to the Secretary/PRO within 10/12 days of a particular match.
- 12. Home team to ensure the board is in adequate playing condition and have a
tyre surround and adequate lighting and also to provide a checker and marker.
Clubs must have a new boards at the start of the season.
- 13. Each team allowed a prompter named on the night of a game in all competitions.
- 14. Any disputes that arises on night of a game to be referred to following
committee meeting provided Secretary is notified in writing within 7 days of game.
Teams being objected to will be notified by Secretary. All objections must be
accompanied with a fee of €5
- 15. League to be of two division this season with the top two teams automatically
going through to the semi-finals. Next four teams to play off. (No. 2 blue v No. 3
red) (No. 2 red v No. 3 blue). (Winners of No. 2 blue v No. 3 red to play No. 1
red) (Winners of No. 2 red v No. 3 blue to play No. 1 blue.) The two losers of the
play-offs to go back into the Knockout Draw. If play-off matches are required to
determine the top six placings, the play-off matches will consist of nine player teams.
- 16. The Executive Committee have the authority to decide if the semi-finals and
final should be the best of (3) x 501.
- 17. The league will run a Doubles and Singles Championship this season. These
competitions will be run during the league. A prize will be given for the highest finish
in a league game officially recorded on the score card. Singles entry €5, Doubles
entry €10.
- 18. Committee meetings will finish at 10.30pm. At the end of the roll call any club
not represented will be deemed as having missed the meeting. Any club that misses
a league meeting will be fined as follows. First missed meeting €12, all subsequent
missed meetings in season to be fined €20. A club will not be disqualified from the
league for missing two meetings in a row. Pubs in which meetings are held will pay
€6 for each meeting to league.
- 19. Prize money to be decided at committee meeting; during second half of the
league, and league expenses to be discussed.
- 20. League matches will be played on Monday nights for future seasons.
- 21. All perpetual cups presented to clubs or individuals must be returned as they
were received or the clubs involved will be held responsible for the present day
value of same. The League and Knockout winners cups will be presented on the
night of the finals.
- 22. All semi-finals and finals will be held in venues decided on by the executive
committee on the basis of availability, suitability and location.
- 23. If play off matches are drawn the replay matches must be played before the
date specified by the Executive Committee for the final. The replay match will
consist of nine player teams.
- 24. The Executive Committee have been given full authority with regard to dates for
re-fixtures of matches and any other rulings for decisions that they may have to
make throughout the season.
- 25. Any club member found guilty of misbehaviour will be subject to a caution,
suspension or even expulsion from the league as seen fit by the Executive
Committee.
- 26. Any team that has missed any two league fixtures will be disqualified.
- 27. The league will run a club of the year award. Each club will be given a form to
filled in. A club will score all other clubs out of 10 in a number of different categories
i.e.Timing, Board, Lighting, Checking and Chalking, Sportsmanship and General.
The league will deduct from a club's total score; 5 points for late return of scorecard
and 10 points for a missed meeting. The club with the most points will win the award.
- 28. Publicans to pay a fee if their premises are selected as venues for finals
including replays. Fees are; Quarter-Final €35, Semi-Final €65, Final €100.
- 29. If matches are late starting as indicated by starting time on match card then the
Executive Committee may fine the club/s concerned €20.00.
- 30. Any player not previously registered with any other club may register with a club
up to the half way point in the league. Registration fee €10
- 31. Any player registered with a club/team may transfer to another club/team up to
the half way point in the league provided that;(a) The player's current club/team
agree to the transfer and a transfer form releasing the player is signed by the
club/team secretary. (b) The player's proposed club agree to the transfer and the
transfer form requesting the player is signed by the club/team secretary. (c) The
player's current club/team has not had two transfers out. (d) The player's proposed
club/team has not has two transfers in. (e) The transfer is approved by the
Executive Committee. The transfer form to be sent to the league secretary with €10
- 32. In the event of a dispute over any score on the board, if the game has not been
finished then the remaining balance scores should be rechecked as far back as
possible. No alteration to scores obtained should be made. If a player has won a
game based upon what has been left on the board and no check on the board was
called prior to the player starting that throw, then the match stands. If a player has
won a game and has finished a score other than that called by the checker or what
has been left on the board then the scores should be rechecked to see if the player
is correct. The board should not be wiped until after a query has been resolved.
- 33. Any new team requesting membership into the league must be unanimously
accepted by all existing clubs and the executive committee at the AGM. One vote
per club present and one vote per executive committee member.
- 34. No person who has a residence address outside the county of Meath may not
register for a club unless approved by the executive committee. Exempt will be
players who have previously registered in the South Meath Darts League.
- 35. No person who plays or has played darts in another league may register for a
club unless approved by the executive committee. Exempt will be players who have
previously registered in the South Meath Darts League.
- 36. Any player with a residence address outside the county of Meath may not play
in league playoffs, league finals and knockout competition unless they have played
at least 50% of the league matches. Exceptions will be those approved by the
executive committee.
- 37. In the event of any major dispute or issue, the executive committee can call a
meeting which will include one nominated delegate from each club where a decision
will be made by majority rule by the nominated delegates. Delegate to be named on
the club registration form at start of the season. A second delegate may be named
but only one may attend the meeting.
- 38. The decision of two leagues is a one year trial, and neither league is stronger
than the orther
| South Meath Dart League Rules 07'08' |
1. The committee to consist of a four person Executive Committee and one
registered player from each club competing in the league (to be named on
the night).
2. Each team to consist of 8 players and unlimited substitutes.
3. Players who take part in a match must be registered prior to the match.
4. Publicans Fee €100 per club/team. Club/team to pay €5 for each registered
player signed in own handwriting on official registration form and
scrutinized by the Executive Committee before the start of the league.
5. Games to be of (3) 501 flying start and double finish. Games can also
finish with Bull.
6. The stand to be not less and 7' 91/4" and the OCHE should be fixed to
the floor where possible.
7. The teams of 8 players to be named on the Board before start of game.
In the event of a player being absent when his name is called, a substitute
can take his place. The first named player cannot then play on that night.
Both teams to be named on Board by 9.45pm. First game to start at 9.45pm
sharp. In the event a team does not have a first named player or sub
they forfeit that particular match and the next game will be called to
start in 5 minutes. This format continues throughout the game.
They away team will have 5-10 minutes exclusively on the board if they
arrive at the venue on time.
8. Only darts remaining in the board after throw will count.
9. Any postponed or unfulfilled fixtures must be played. If teams involved
cannot agree within a reasonable period on a re-fixture date then the
Executive Committee will re-fix the game. Clubs must first request from
the league secretary (or an Executive Committee member if Secretary
unavailable) approval for any postponement and should do so in adequate
time.
10. In the event of a team being disqualified all points from the games
played will stand. The remaining games they have to play, the points
will go to the opposing team. Points given for the games are as follows;
two points for a win, one for a draw.
11. Club captains to write win or lose after each game on the score card.
Players to sign score card before each game. Score cards to be returned
promptly to the Secretary/PRO. A fine of €10 will be imposed on clubs
failing to return score cards to the Secretary/PRO within 10/12 days of
a particular match. Home team are responsible to text the league P.R.O
by midnight of there game. also a fine of €5 if not adhered.
12. Home team to ensure the board is in adequate playing condition and have
a tyre surround and adequate lighting and also to provide a checker and
marker. Clubs must have a new boards at the start of the season.
13. Each team allowed a prompter named on the night of a game in all
competitions.
14. Any disputes that arises on night of a game to be referred to following
committee meeting provided Secretary is notified in writing within 7
days of game. Teams being objected to will be notified by Secretary. All
objections must be accompanied with a fee of €5
15. League to be of one division this season with the top four teams
going through to the quarter finals with home advantage .
There will be a draw top 4 in one hat and 5,6,7,8, in the other.
Top teams can only play bottom teams. The four losers of the quarter finals to
go back into the Knockout Draw. If quarter final matches are required to
determine the top eight placings, other than top 4 or bottom 5,6,7,8,
all play-off matches will consist of nine player teams.
15 B. The league will run a Knock out tournament where the very bottom teams
play-off Until we get to four teams. They then join The 4 losers of above
where there is an open draw 1st team out gets home advantage
Until final Which will be held the same day off League final at the early time.
16. The Executive Committee have the authority to decide if the semi-finals
and final should be the best of (3) x 501. There will be a draw to determine
semi finals and venue committee will decide
17. The league will run a Doubles and Singles Championship this season.
These competitions will be run during the league. A prize will be given
for the highest finish in a league game officially recorded on the score
card. Singles entry €5, Doubles entry €10.
There to be held on a 1 day event, Winner on the night. in a suitable venue
The suitable venue will be subject to sponsor of running the event
18. Committee meetings will finish at 10.30pm. At the end of the roll call
any club not represented will be deemed as having missed the meeting.
Any club that misses a league meeting will be fined as follows. First
missed meeting €12, all subsequent missed meetings in season to be fined
€20. A club will not be disqualified from the league for missing two
meetings in a row. Pubs in which meetings are held will pay €6 for each
meeting to league.
19. Prize money to be decided at committee meeting during second half of the
league and league expenses to be discussed.
20. League matches will be played on Monday nights for future seasons.
21. All perpetual cups presented to clubs or individuals must be returned as
they were received or the clubs involved will be held responsible for
the present day value of same. The League and Knockout winners cups will
be presented on the night of the finals.
22. All semi-finals and finals will be held in venues decided on by the
executive committee on the basis of availability, suitability and
location.
23. All play off matches are now to consist of a 9 man team
And these dates will be decided by executive committee
24. The Executive Committee have been given full authority with regard to
dates for re-fixtures of matches and any other rulings for decisions
that they may have to make throughout the season.
25. Any club member found guilty of misbehaviour will be subject to a
caution, suspension or even expulsion from the league as seen fit by the
Executive Committee.
26. Any team that has missed any two league fixtures will be disqualified.
27. The league will run a club of the year award. Each club will be given a
form to filled in. A club will score all other clubs out of 10 in a
number of different categories i.e. Timing, Board, Lighting, Checking
and Chalking, Sportsmanship and General. The league will deduct from a
club's total score; 5 points for late return of scorecard and 10 points
for a missed meeting. The club with the most points will win the award.
28. Publicans to pay a fee if their premises are selected as venues for finals.
Fees are; Semi-Final €65, Final €100.
29. If matches are late starting as indicated by starting time on match card
then the Executive Committee may fine the club/s concerned €20.00. Enforced
30. Any player not previously registered with any other club may register
with a club up to the half way point in the league. Registration fee €10
31. Any player registered with a club/team may transfer to another club/team
up to the half way point in the league provided that;
(a) The player's current club/team agree to the transfer and a transfer
form releasing the player is signed by the club/team secretary.
(b) The player's proposed club agree to the transfer and the transfer
form requesting the player is signed by the club/team secretary.
(c) The player's current club/team has not had two transfers out.
(d) The player's proposed club/team has not has two transfers in.
(e) The transfer is approved by the Executive Committee.
The transfer form to be sent to the league secretary with €10
32. In the event of a dispute over any score on the board, if the game has
not been finished then the remaining balance scores should be rechecked
as far back as possible. No alteration to scores obtained should be
made. If a player has won a game based upon what has been left on the
board and no check on the board was called prior to the player starting
that throw, then the match stands. If a player has won a game and has
finished a score other than that called by the checker or what has been
left on the board then the scores should be rechecked to see if the
player is correct. The board should not be wiped until after a query has
been resolved.
33 Any new team requesting membership into the league must be unanimously accepted
by all existing clubs and the executive committee at the AGM. One vote per club
present and one vote per executive committee member.
34 No person who has a residence address outside the county of Meath may not
register for a club unless approved by the executive committee. Exempt will be
players who have previously registered in the South Meath Darts League.
35 No person who plays or has played darts in another league may register for a club
unless approved by the executive committee. Exempt will be players who have
previously registered in the South Meath Darts League.
36 Any player with a residence address outside the county of Meath may not play
in league playoffs, league finals and knockout competition unless they have played
at least 50% of the league matches.
Exceptions will be those approved by the executive committee.
37 In the event of any major dispute or issue, the executive committee can call a meeting
which will include one nominated delegate from each club where a decision will be
made by majority rule by the nominated delegates. Delegate to be named on the club
registration form at start of the season. A second delegate may be named but only
one may attend the meeting.
38 We will hold League final, knock-out final and presentation on the one Sunday,
in a venue suitable with stage and conclude with live entertainment.
registered player from each club competing in the league (to be named on
the night).
2. Each team to consist of 8 players and unlimited substitutes.
3. Players who take part in a match must be registered prior to the match.
4. Publicans Fee €100 per club/team. Club/team to pay €5 for each registered
player signed in own handwriting on official registration form and
scrutinized by the Executive Committee before the start of the league.
5. Games to be of (3) 501 flying start and double finish. Games can also
finish with Bull.
6. The stand to be not less and 7' 91/4" and the OCHE should be fixed to
the floor where possible.
7. The teams of 8 players to be named on the Board before start of game.
In the event of a player being absent when his name is called, a substitute
can take his place. The first named player cannot then play on that night.
Both teams to be named on Board by 9.45pm. First game to start at 9.45pm
sharp. In the event a team does not have a first named player or sub
they forfeit that particular match and the next game will be called to
start in 5 minutes. This format continues throughout the game.
They away team will have 5-10 minutes exclusively on the board if they
arrive at the venue on time.
8. Only darts remaining in the board after throw will count.
9. Any postponed or unfulfilled fixtures must be played. If teams involved
cannot agree within a reasonable period on a re-fixture date then the
Executive Committee will re-fix the game. Clubs must first request from
the league secretary (or an Executive Committee member if Secretary
unavailable) approval for any postponement and should do so in adequate
time.
10. In the event of a team being disqualified all points from the games
played will stand. The remaining games they have to play, the points
will go to the opposing team. Points given for the games are as follows;
two points for a win, one for a draw.
11. Club captains to write win or lose after each game on the score card.
Players to sign score card before each game. Score cards to be returned
promptly to the Secretary/PRO. A fine of €10 will be imposed on clubs
failing to return score cards to the Secretary/PRO within 10/12 days of
a particular match. Home team are responsible to text the league P.R.O
by midnight of there game. also a fine of €5 if not adhered.
12. Home team to ensure the board is in adequate playing condition and have
a tyre surround and adequate lighting and also to provide a checker and
marker. Clubs must have a new boards at the start of the season.
13. Each team allowed a prompter named on the night of a game in all
competitions.
14. Any disputes that arises on night of a game to be referred to following
committee meeting provided Secretary is notified in writing within 7
days of game. Teams being objected to will be notified by Secretary. All
objections must be accompanied with a fee of €5
15. League to be of one division this season with the top four teams
going through to the quarter finals with home advantage .
There will be a draw top 4 in one hat and 5,6,7,8, in the other.
Top teams can only play bottom teams. The four losers of the quarter finals to
go back into the Knockout Draw. If quarter final matches are required to
determine the top eight placings, other than top 4 or bottom 5,6,7,8,
all play-off matches will consist of nine player teams.
15 B. The league will run a Knock out tournament where the very bottom teams
play-off Until we get to four teams. They then join The 4 losers of above
where there is an open draw 1st team out gets home advantage
Until final Which will be held the same day off League final at the early time.
16. The Executive Committee have the authority to decide if the semi-finals
and final should be the best of (3) x 501. There will be a draw to determine
semi finals and venue committee will decide
17. The league will run a Doubles and Singles Championship this season.
These competitions will be run during the league. A prize will be given
for the highest finish in a league game officially recorded on the score
card. Singles entry €5, Doubles entry €10.
There to be held on a 1 day event, Winner on the night. in a suitable venue
The suitable venue will be subject to sponsor of running the event
18. Committee meetings will finish at 10.30pm. At the end of the roll call
any club not represented will be deemed as having missed the meeting.
Any club that misses a league meeting will be fined as follows. First
missed meeting €12, all subsequent missed meetings in season to be fined
€20. A club will not be disqualified from the league for missing two
meetings in a row. Pubs in which meetings are held will pay €6 for each
meeting to league.
19. Prize money to be decided at committee meeting during second half of the
league and league expenses to be discussed.
20. League matches will be played on Monday nights for future seasons.
21. All perpetual cups presented to clubs or individuals must be returned as
they were received or the clubs involved will be held responsible for
the present day value of same. The League and Knockout winners cups will
be presented on the night of the finals.
22. All semi-finals and finals will be held in venues decided on by the
executive committee on the basis of availability, suitability and
location.
23. All play off matches are now to consist of a 9 man team
And these dates will be decided by executive committee
24. The Executive Committee have been given full authority with regard to
dates for re-fixtures of matches and any other rulings for decisions
that they may have to make throughout the season.
25. Any club member found guilty of misbehaviour will be subject to a
caution, suspension or even expulsion from the league as seen fit by the
Executive Committee.
26. Any team that has missed any two league fixtures will be disqualified.
27. The league will run a club of the year award. Each club will be given a
form to filled in. A club will score all other clubs out of 10 in a
number of different categories i.e. Timing, Board, Lighting, Checking
and Chalking, Sportsmanship and General. The league will deduct from a
club's total score; 5 points for late return of scorecard and 10 points
for a missed meeting. The club with the most points will win the award.
28. Publicans to pay a fee if their premises are selected as venues for finals.
Fees are; Semi-Final €65, Final €100.
29. If matches are late starting as indicated by starting time on match card
then the Executive Committee may fine the club/s concerned €20.00. Enforced
30. Any player not previously registered with any other club may register
with a club up to the half way point in the league. Registration fee €10
31. Any player registered with a club/team may transfer to another club/team
up to the half way point in the league provided that;
(a) The player's current club/team agree to the transfer and a transfer
form releasing the player is signed by the club/team secretary.
(b) The player's proposed club agree to the transfer and the transfer
form requesting the player is signed by the club/team secretary.
(c) The player's current club/team has not had two transfers out.
(d) The player's proposed club/team has not has two transfers in.
(e) The transfer is approved by the Executive Committee.
The transfer form to be sent to the league secretary with €10
32. In the event of a dispute over any score on the board, if the game has
not been finished then the remaining balance scores should be rechecked
as far back as possible. No alteration to scores obtained should be
made. If a player has won a game based upon what has been left on the
board and no check on the board was called prior to the player starting
that throw, then the match stands. If a player has won a game and has
finished a score other than that called by the checker or what has been
left on the board then the scores should be rechecked to see if the
player is correct. The board should not be wiped until after a query has
been resolved.
33 Any new team requesting membership into the league must be unanimously accepted
by all existing clubs and the executive committee at the AGM. One vote per club
present and one vote per executive committee member.
34 No person who has a residence address outside the county of Meath may not
register for a club unless approved by the executive committee. Exempt will be
players who have previously registered in the South Meath Darts League.
35 No person who plays or has played darts in another league may register for a club
unless approved by the executive committee. Exempt will be players who have
previously registered in the South Meath Darts League.
36 Any player with a residence address outside the county of Meath may not play
in league playoffs, league finals and knockout competition unless they have played
at least 50% of the league matches.
Exceptions will be those approved by the executive committee.
37 In the event of any major dispute or issue, the executive committee can call a meeting
which will include one nominated delegate from each club where a decision will be
made by majority rule by the nominated delegates. Delegate to be named on the club
registration form at start of the season. A second delegate may be named but only
one may attend the meeting.
38 We will hold League final, knock-out final and presentation on the one Sunday,
in a venue suitable with stage and conclude with live entertainment.