LEAGUE MATCH RULES.

1.     Match nights to be on Tuesdays each week.

2.     Matches to start at 8.15pm. 10 min to be allowed at half time. Practice to be allowed before any League or Cup match.

        Only second half shooters to practice at half time, max 3 shots per shooter.

        Reserves to shoot after the match or at the captains decision, reserves score to be recorded on the back of the scoresheet.

        Time limit allowed 6 minutes for each shooter.

3.     Teams to consist of 8 shooters minimum and 11 shooters maximum who will shoot on two targets.

        The first half from the home team to shoot on target one, likewise the first half from the away team will shoot on target two at the same time.

        The first half from each team will then swap targets and shoot again. The second half to repeat this procedure.

        The top 8 scores from each target to count for the team total, (Max score 400). Half time will be after 5 shooters from each team.

        NOTE: If a shooter wishes to shoot and go, the Captains to give permission, there must be a short break before the shooter goes on to the other target.

4.     Each shooter to fire 5 shots from the free standing position, one sighter to be allowed, on both targets. All shots count face value 5,4,3,2,1.

        Part of the shot must be in the hole to count bull, shot splitting the line benefit to the shooter.

5.     Scoresheets to be made out in BLOCK LETTERS in ink and be in the hands of the secretary within 48 hours. Home team to be responsible for the scoresheet.

        Re-arranged fixtures must show the date of the original fixture, clubs failing to comply will be fined 50p.

6.     All shooters names to be on the scoresheet by 9.30pm. All listed shooters on the scoresheet to pay 30p match fee.

7.     A shooter is considered signed on for a team immediately he has shot for that team. New shooters may join the league at any time.

8.     No shooter is allowed to transfer during the season. If a team allows a person to shoot for them when that person has already shot for another team,

         they shall forfeit the match on each occasion. If a team withdraws from the League, its shooters may re-register through the Committee.

9.     If a team fails to put in an appearance or have the required number present, those present shall shoot and the team scoring the highest will win.

        If no witness present from the opposing team, scores will not count toward League Averages.

10.   Averages, Shooters must shoot 75% of League Matches to qualify. Possibles will still be 5 bulls, Averages 25 based on 5 shots.

11.   The match points are awarded as follows WIN = 2 points DRAW = 1 point LOSE = 0 points.

         he club scoring the highest number of points at the end of the season shall be declared the League Winners.

         In the event of teams having equal points at the end of the season, there shall be a shoot off on a neutral target to decide the League Winners and or Runners Up.

12.    The captains to have control all matches, and shall demand silence when shooting is in progress, if the fail to agree over a shot the target to be closed,

          matter to be referred to the Committee, and GENERAL RULE 5 shall apply

13.     If a team fails to field 8 shooters, but has a minimum of 6 shooters, the lowest scoring shot from all those shooters may be added to the team total

          to bring the number up to 8 scoring shots in each half. (League matches only).

MAN V MAN CUP MATCH RULES

1.     Teams to consist of 8 shooters minimum and 11 shooters maximum.

2.     Home team to put their names on the scoresheet in the order they wish. Away team to put their names on the scoresheet in the order they wish.

         Team Captains to get together and swap details.

3.     If teams do not have the maximum number of shooters they can fill in the remainder of the places with (A.N.Other) scores. The (A.N.Other) score will be the shooters own average rounded down to the nearest whole figure ie if your average is 25 (A.N.Other) score will be 24, if your average is 24 this will be rounded down to 23 etc. Averages to be calculated after the 10 league matches in the first part of the season. All (A.N.Other) details must be on the scoresheet by 10pm. If a shooter turns up after (A.N.Other) details have been put on the scoresheet then they shall be allowed to go on the scoresheet in place of the (A.N.Other) details. If a shooter fails to turn up then his details will become an (A.N.Other) score.

4.     Pairs to shoot at the same time as listed on the scoresheet ie Home team shooter No1 on target ‘A’, Away team shooter No1 on target ‘B’ the shooter with the highest score wins and get 2 points for the team total. if the match results in a draw then both shooters get 1 point each. In the second half of the match shooters swap targets.

5.     The Final Match result will be decided by the team with the highest total of points. Match points will be 2 points for a win 1 point for a draw 0 points for a lose.

6.     It will be up to the team captains to sort out any shooting order problems ie shooters turning up late and shooters wishing to go early, an amount of flexibility will be required by both teams. If a shooter has to go and his opponent has not arrived, that shooter will be allowed to shoot, register scores on both targets his opponent will have to shoot against the scores and not the man.

All Teams (4x4)

All teams to shoot at one venue as stated in league fixtures (8 Matches).

Matches to be shot on four targets, alternating shooters on targets from each team.

Teams to consist of 8 shooters minimum and 11 shooters maximum. Top 8 scores to count. Each shooter has 1 sighter and 6 shots to count.

Clean bull to count as 5.1.

Points scored as follows highest scores

1st place = 4 points

2nd place = 3 points

3rd place = 2 points

4th place = 1 point

The team with highest number of points at the end of the 8 matches will win the competition

LES EARL INDIVIDUAL KNOCKOUT CUP

1.     Entrance fee to be decided by the Committee. The draw to be made by the Committee.

2.     All shooters to have 1 sighter followed by 10 scoring shots. Scoring to be 5.1 for a clean bull.

3.     Roll call to be decided by the Committee at monthly league meetings.

         Shooters not present at the roll call will be disqualified unless the have notified the League secretary that they intend to be late.

4.     In the event of a tie. A sudden death shoot of will decide the winners, ie.. second shooter fires a further, the first shooter fires a further shot, the highest score wins.

        This procedure repeats until an outright winner emerges.

5.     Shooters must turn up on the night they have been drawn to shoot, otherwise they will forfeit the match.

6.     Shooters are not allowed to re-arrange matches unless they are on Les Earl Match nights.

7.     When a shooter has been knocked out of the competition, they will not be allowed to re-enter by default. ie if they person who beat them retires after their match.

ARTHUR TILL CUP INDIVIDUAL EVENT

 1.     Entrance fee to be decided by the Committee. Pay on the night.

 2.     The league to be split into three divisions.

         Division 'A' averages approx  23.5 and over, Division 'B' averages over 22 and under 23.5, Division ‘C’ under 22

         Each division a separate competition.

 3.     All shooters to have 1 sighter followed by 6 scoring shots in the first round of the competition.Scoring to be 5.1 for a clean bull.

 4.     Approx top 3 shooters in each division go into the second round. Shooter with the highest combined total wins.

 5.     In the event of a tie. The shooters involved to fire a further round, if a tie still exists, shooters involved to have a sudden death shoot off to decide the winner.

MEMORIAL SHIELD INDIVIDUAL EVENT

1.      Entrance fee to be decided by the Committee. Pay on the night.

2.      The league to be split into three divisions.

         Division 'A' averages approx  23.5 and over, Division 'B' averages over 22 and under 23.5, Division ‘C’ under 22.

         Each division a separate competition.

3.      All shooters to have 1 sighter and 5 scoring shots on both bell and paper targets, both scores added together. Scoring to be 5.1 for a clean bull.

         Approx top 3 in each division to go into second round. Shooter with the highest combined total wins.

4.      In the event of a tie. The shooters involved to fire a further round on paper targets, if a tie still exists, countback rule to apply on paper targets.

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