Rules Of The Game

  1. Each team shall play one home and one away match with every other team in their division. Teams shall consist of eight players, five legs to be played in each match. One point shall be awarded for each leg and a further two points for the aggregate.
  2. All matches shall commence at 8.30 p.m. Players arriving after the first leg has been completed but before the second is completed shall be allowed to play for the remainder of the game. Teams not having eight players by the end of the second leg shall play with only those members present. Teams with less than six players to be fined seven points and the game shall be rearranged. All players shall be not less than 17 years of age.
  3. All matches must be played on approved alleys with standard balls and pins paid for by the league.
  4. The width of the diamond shall be four feet, from front ot back and side to side, that is to outside edge of pin spots. The diamond is to have a minimum 1 inch line around. The delivery line shall be 31 feet from front pin spot, except that there shall be a minimum distance of 8ft, from this line to the back of the alley. A players foot must not cross or touch the delivery line until the ball is dead.
  5. The home captain shall toss to decide which team starts the match, the visiting team captain to toss to decide which team starts the final leg.
  6. Pins still on the alley shall still be in play, even if off the diamond, until they have stuck an obstruction such as the 'cush'. Pins standing anywhere inside the diamond shall still be in play, any pins left standing outside the diamond shall count as 'down'.
  7. In no circumstances should a player be allowed to play his/her 5 legs before commencement of a match.
  8. The maximum number of teams in the A Division shall be 14, in the other divisions 15.
  9. All matches to be played onn the alley of first named team on date specified.
  10. Games shall be re-arranged within 3 days of th epostponement and shall be played within 14 days or 7 days of the last scheduled league match whichever is the sooner, on a neutral alley if necessary. Captain of the defaulting team shall be responsible for re-arranging the match and informing divisionalsecretary of the change that night. In the event of teams failing to agree upon a date when the postponed game shall be played the committee will deal with the matter as they think fit. Failure to comply with this rule may result in loss of points by defaulting team and same added to opponents' total and in addition a fine may be imposed by the committee
  11. The team gaining the highest number of points each season in their division shall hold the particular trophy for one year. In the event of a tie on points, there shall be a play-off arranged by the committee.
  12. The A Division only will play that the front pin must be struck first and subsequently floored by that ball before any pin will count. Non counting pins will not be replaced inn the event of a spare. All the pins floored by a spare ball to count.

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