Competition format:
Each division will consist of up to 6 teams, and involve a round robin series of matches followed by a Finals evening. The top 4 players from each division will compete in the Finals.
Teams will have 2 matches per evening, and will not play every Monday. Select your preferred weeks for a "bye" when entering the league.
For this competition, matches are timed. Each match will take 30 min, including 3 x 7min sets.
The team with the most points at the end of each set wins the set. If both teams have the same points at the end of the time, the set will continue with one tie-break rally being played. The team who wins the most sets wins the match. The ranking of teams at the end of the pool round is based on: Number of matches won. Number of sets won For / Against points ratio. The team that won the pool match between the 2 teams still tied.
Prize money
£150 per division of 6 teams
Price structure
2-a-side: £10 per team per pool match Non-member registration £20 per person Finals day £20 per team
4-a-side: £12 per team per pool match Non-member registration £15 per person Finals day £24 per team
Rules
• Player fill-in/substitution rules for 2s. Female players may fill-in a men’s spot. Males may not fill-in on lady spot unless it is a forfeited match. • For 4s. For 1 missing player then remaining 3 players are allowed to play the match with the only penalty being when it is the 'ghost' player's time to serve a point/sideout is give to opposing team. • Scoring. Teams keep score and are encouraged to make their own penalty calls (doubles, foot faults, net calls). Any disagreements will be addressed with league managers for a final call. It is the winning team's responsibility to report final scores before they leave. • Start time. Teams are encouraged to show up at least 15 min. before game start for warm-up. • Lateness Penalty. A forfeit is called if team is incomplete at match start. • Payment. Teams can pay online up to 24 hr before match. • Weather/Make-up Games In case of heavy rain and bad weather conditions, your session organiser will post a comment on the particular session to let you know whether the session will go ahead or might need to be cancelled. You will not receive a confirmation email or similar so please check the website 1 hour before the session. • Make-up of matches must be scheduled between both teams on a date and time agreed by all three parties
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