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RULES VERSION 3
30 Sep 2009
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A new version of the Rules is now published and supercedes any previous ones.
The first change is that some of the sections within the previous rules have been combined, simply to more logically group rules together and some of the rules have been slightly reworded. All year, players raise perfectly valid questions about how to interpret certain rules, so maintaining the rules is a constant process of re-evaluation and redrafting.
New Rules Version 3
The main rule changes for this version are:
1. Previously, you have been able to make two re-nominations after the initial nomination list at the start of the season, and these could be done at any time, within certain limitations. However, this created an almost impossible situation for the coordinators, who were trying to keep track of who has played in each team and in what order. This has now been changed, so that you create one nomination list for the first half of the season and then another one for the second half. The concept of a "re-nomination" is therefore removed.
2. Previously, if a new member joined a club, he or she could be added to the current nomination immediately. This was, of course, a renomination by the back door, and has been stopped. A new player can only be added via the nominations mentioned above.
3. Previously, you were required required to play for your club 4 times before the 5th match of the second half. This has been extended to require you to have played 4 times before the 6th match of the second half (ie. you must have played 4 times to be able to play in the last 3 matches). This rule, while it may on occasions be tough for clubs trying to encourage young players who are not always available, is nevertheless a fair way to prevent teams from bringing in last minute players against the spirit of the leagues. However, having played 4 times before the last 3 matches still shows a reasonable commitment to the club.
4. Two years ago we introduced PAR 11 scoring for Division 1 only. This has been extended to include Division 2 as well.
However, the most fundamental changes are in the way the league is administered. Sending in nomination forms and match cards provides no guarantee that they will be received, even assuming that teams send them in on time. The only way round this is to use the web site to handle them. So, for the Surrey Cup, Surrey Vets and Surrey Vintage Leagues, the following will apply:
(i) All results will be posted by teams onto the web site and match cards will not be sent in. However, the postcard style match cards will be replaced by the duplicate cards used in the summer league, to allow each team to keep a copy for reference.
(ii) All results will be verified by the opposing team, thus ensuring that match points are correct.
(iii) For the system to work, the away team will no longer be able to enter results. It is therefore the sole responsibility of the home team to enter them. If they do not, they will be penalised.
(iv) All nominations will be entered by clubs onto the web site, and these will be locked before the first match. New lists will be created at Christmas.
All fixture secretaries and team captains have been emailed with additional details but if you need to know more, then please contact Tim Stainton.
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