WHITEWATER TRAVELING DART LEAGUE
RULES OF PLAY AND CONDUCT
All Players Must Be of Legal Drinking Age
1. GAME - 6 games of 501, 6 games of cricket, 1 game of 701
*ALL X01 GAMES ARE OPEN IN/MASTER OUT NO HANDICAP
2. STARTING TIME - Wednesday 7pm
The match can be started as soon as both teams are ready.
LATE PLAYER RULE - If a player will knowingly be late, captains can discuss and agree on a later start time. If a player is running late, a 15 min grace period is in place. In the event the grace period has been exhausted,, the opposing team can either choose to continue waiting or insist on starting the match. The offending team has to options to proceed:
(1) Have someone of legal drinking age on premises fill in for the night. This person cannot be a committed member of another team. Add their name at the team set up menu. This person must play the whole night regardless if the rostered player arrives.
(2) 3 PERSON TEAM PLAY - In the event of a late player and a 3 man roster, the team may change the lineup to insure the late player is not in the first game. If the offending player is still absent for the start of their game (game 2), the match will continue with the button being pushed to advance the player's turn. If the absent player arrives mid match, they are prohibited from entering that game and must wait till their next game to begin play. If the player is a no-show, the button will be pushed to advance for their turn for the rest of the night.
(3) RESCHEDULE - Captains have the option to agree to reschedule the match for a later date.
3. SCHEDULE/STANDINGS/FORFEITS - The schedule as well as the standings can be found on the board in the league menu and will also be posted on tomsawyerdarts.com
a) SCHEDULE - We will play through the schedule no less than two (2) times. After the first round, an A/B split may be implemented to play the remainder of the season.
b) RESCHEDULES - Captains must both agree on the rescheduled date. All matches must be made up before the end of the first half and any after that, by the end of the season.
c) FORFEITS - A team that fails to show up for their match, without notifying the opposing teams captain in advance, will forfeit the match and will be responsible for both teams league fees for that night. If a team does this twice (2) in a season they will be expelled from the league and all money paid will be forfeited.
4. TEAMS - Teams are made up of no less than 4 and no more than 8 players ( 4 fulltime, 4 full-time players for a rotating roster). Each player pays $10 per night for league fees and game play.
a) FULL TIME PLAYERS - Committed players are PROHIBITED from shooting for or switching to another team during the season.
b) SUBSTITUTES - Players not committed to a full time are eligible to sub for any team. If the opportunity or necessity comes for them to commit to a team, they will no longer be permitted to sub for any other team.
c) HOME BAR - Teams are not allowed to change their home bar once the season starts. In the event a bar can no longer support a team, then and only then can a team switch sponsoring locations. This change must be approved by the League Board.
d) EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCE - In the event a player must leave mid match due to illness, emergency, ect. the “Late Player Rule” options can be observed. In the event a player must leave a team for the season (moving, shift change, ect.) they may be replaced by someone of equal or lesser skill level for the remainder of the season. If a player's skill level is in question, the League Board will review and make a decision.
5.BAR SPONSORSHIP FEE - Bars committing to team sponsorship will be held to a $100/team fee. This fee goes directly to player funds for plaques and the remainder is added to the prize fund.
6. GAME RULES - All 501/CRICKET games will be played by two (2) players from each team. 701 will be played by all four (4) players from each team split into two (2) separate scores.
a) FORMAT - Players will take turns throwing no more than three (3) darts per round but are not obligated to throw all three (3) from no closer than the front edge of the oche (throw line).
b) DARTS - Darts must be soft tip (plastic) and should be no more than 23g and no longer than 8” in total length (tip to end of flight) fully assembled
c) OPEN IN/MASTER OUT - For all X01 games, any segment (single, double, triple, bull) can be used as an opening throw. In order to win, a player must achieve 0 by using a DOUBLE, TRIPLE, or BULLSEYE while not being “FROZEN”.
d) FREEZE RULE - For all X01 games, it is only possible to win if your partner's score is less than the combined score of both your opponents. This is not generally displayed on the board. If a player goes out while “FROZEN” the opposing team gets the win.
(partner’s score = 100 > 99 (50+49 opponent's score) FROZEN
(partner’s score = 100 <101 (50+51 opponent’s score) NOT FROZEN
7. DISCREPANCIES IN TURNS - Generally, “The board doesn't lie” and it always tells you whose turn it is. It is your job to play in order. In case of:
8. MATCH AND PLAYER CONDUCT - Players will conduct themselves in a socially acceptable manner and be respectful to all players, establishments, and staff and patrons.
a) GAME PACE - Players must be respectful of game pace and be on time to their board for their turn. Bathroom breaks, cigarettes, and drinks must be taken care of while not actively playing in a game. Be ready to shoot when it is your turn.
b) MATCH DISAGREEMENTS - Any disagreements should be handled with civility. PHYSICAL ALTERATIONS WILL NOT BE TOLLERATED. All offending players will be subject to expulsion, suspension, or ban, depending on involvement and severity; penalties will be left to the League Board’s discretion. If a player is suspended/expelled/ban, they may be replaced by another player, If a team is expelled/banned during the course of the season, all matches will be forfeited and all fees for said matches will be paid by the offending team.
c) SPORTSMANSHIP - Players will be respectful to all other players on and off the oche. No excessive yelling (even if exuberant) or distracting players during their turn. Playful ribbing and joking is acceptable; Things said or done out of anger, contempt or malice will not be tolerated. Abuse of equipment will not be tolerated; Control your anger. It's not the dart board's fault. It's just a game.
d) SOCIAL MEDIA ETIQUETTE - Posting about the league is encouraged. If you have an issue with a player, establishment, team or the league in general, handle these issues offline. If necessary, contact a League Board member to help with any issues pertaining to the matter.
For any questions, concerns, or issues please contact a League Board member.
Mike LeQuire
Steve Sweeny
Grace Lininger
Chuck Hookstead
Tom Swan