I would like to make some proposals for Rule Changes.
“I believe that this league is in the demise and that the introduction of the rules below will encourage teams to call on friends, colleagues etc. to help fulfil these games. We need to introduce more players to the league. I think we are unlikely to receive new teams into the league without first introducing players to the game. I see this as an ideal way to introduce players to the league.”
Rule 1
The fixtures are to be drafted at the start of each season before each team has the opportunity to review and make any changes as they require.
Once these changes have made the league fixtures are not allowed to be changed and must be played on the date specified.
If a team is unable to field a full team then that team will just forfeit the games they are unable to fulfil.
Rule 2
I would like to introduce and extra point for each team to be introduced for the team that scores the most aggregate score.
This will encourage all players in the league to participate in the team whether they win or not. They will know that every point they score contributes to the team score. Any teams unable to fulfil a full 5 members will automatically forfeit the extra aggregate score point.
Rule 3
I would like to see the introduction of a singles league to be played on a Monday evening. All games must be played as stated as per the league fixtures. This should be divided in separate leagues with between 6-10 players in each league to be decided by the committee dependant on entries. The games will be played over 2 legs. Rules as per the singles knockout league run in the summer league.
For the first season league placing will be determined by the 2014/15 player stats. Ie div 1 players 1-6 division 1. Players 7-14 division 2 etc.
There after a promotion relegation will be adopted with the top and bottom 2 being replaced.
Entry fee to be £5 per player, this is to cover administration and trophy costs.
Rule 4
I would like to see the singles knockout drawn into a matrix as per the open. With the next round of fixtures pre drawn. The committee is responsible for the allocation of tables after each rounds closing date.
Dates will be allocated to complete each round. This date will be the final date for the fixture if not pre-arranged. If these games are not played both players will be withdrawn from the completion.
Rule 5
As per rule 4 for Pairs.
Rule 6
Handicap league. Any new player will be given an automatic aggregate score of 0 (zero). Any returning player to the league will be given an average aggregate based on any scores they have had in the previous 3 years. If there is no data on this player for the past 3 years. They will be classed as a new player.
Rule 7
League match format
I would like to see all games converted to 4 singles and 2 pairs matches. (pairs matches to be single leg affairs). Game are to be played under the normal playing rules.
4 single matches to be played 1st followed by the 2 pairs matches
Team captains to select their own pairings on a weekly basis.
Teams will be able to consist of between 4 and 8 players. Rankings to remain the same for singles matches. A separate Rankings system for the pairs, with half the normal points being awarded for those matches.
Rule 8
Away teams will no longer be able to practice on the same night as a league game. for clarity we will say from 7pm that day.
At the moment the advantage of having a home tie is lost by the fact teams are able to practice before they start a game. You will still be able to practice but the effort must be made to do this prior to 7pm.
I understand that some of these rules contradict each other but feel we need think about them all as options. The Rules are not any particular order.
Please feel free to comment as you feel fit. I have already submitted these and the will be voted on at the AGM.
Oge