ASUM LEAGUE OF DARTS (LEAGUE RULES)
ASUM League of Darts 24/25 Rules & Regulations
A - Game Rules
1 - All League Matches consist of 10 Games (3 Pairs, 6 Singles & 1 Triples)
1.1 - All Team K.O. Matches consist of 9 Games (3 Pairs & 6 Singles) | All 9 Games must be played (unless both team captains agree otherwise)
1.2 - All Seven Single Cup Matches consist of 7 Games (7 Singles)
1.3 - All Tri-Shield Matches consist of 9 Games (3 Pairs & 6 Singles)
1.4 - All Consolation Cup Matches feature the same format as Seven Singles (7 Singles)
1.5 - All Cup Matches are played on a folded sheet
1.6 - Seven Singles & Team K.O. Cup Matches are held at neutral venues & the venues are decided by the Committee
2 - In League Matches, whoever is the home team will be marking all the games using either a marker board or electronic scoreboard
2.1 - In Cup Matches, both sides will take it in turns, alternating to mark all the games
2 - Doubles is 701 & Best of 1 Leg | Singles is 501 & Best of 3 Legs | Triples is 901 (Double-In Start) & Best of 1 Leg
3 - Tri-Shield Cup will consist of a Group phase played into a Knockout phase after the end of the league season
4 - Consolation Cup will consist the 8 losing teams from the Last 16 in Seven Singles
5 - Bust rule is in effect at all times
6 - Each game starts with the away team throwing first in the bull-off to decide who starts the specified game first. (Coin toss for a match held in a neutral venue)
6.1 - If a game goes to a sudden death leg then a bull-off will take place, again with the away team throwing first (Coin toss for Cup matches at neutral venue)
6.2 - Whoever throws for the bull in a Pairs or Triples must start first in order for their respective teams
7 - All players in each team are limited to play a maximum of 3 Games (1 Singles, 1 Pairs & 1 Triples)
7.1 - If a team does not have enough players to fill in a Singles &/or Pairs Game, the specified game(s) need to be marked with a slash on the row in the match sheet & the opponent gets awarded the game.
B - League Rules
8 - In League format, each team is awarded the following after each match: Win = 3 Points, Draw = 1 Point, Loss = 0 Points
8.1 - If 2 or more teams are level by the end of the League Season, the following tiebreakers will determine each of the teams' rankings:
8.2 - Set Difference
8.3 - Head-to-Head record between the teams in question (if it's between 3 or more teams then a mini table will be created between the teams involved)
8.4 - Neutral venue play-off
9 - Promotion & Relegation
9.1 - Asparagus: Bottom 2 teams get relegated to Bell Tower at the end of the league season
9.2 - Bell Tower: Top 2 teams get promoted to Asparagus | Bottom 2 teams get relegated to Crown at the end of the league season
9.3 - Crown: Top 2 teams get promoted to Bell Tower at the end of the league season | No relegation
9.4 - If any new teams enter a new season which could affect the league structure, adjustments could be made regarding the amount of promoted/relegated teams from the previous season to reflect on the updated league format
10 - All Match Sheets supplied to every team must have a photo taken of the full result of every match they play during the course of the season (featuring full names, all game results, all 180s/100+ O-S/Triples In-Shots & final score). Photos of each match sheet must be applied to the 'ASUM League of Darts' Facebook Page either on the night or by Sunday
11 - All matches are heavily advised to start around 20:00h - 20:30h (8:00pm - 8:30pm)
12 - All venues should require boards, oches, lighting apply to standard rules & be suitable for play
13 - Entry fee for all teams is £30 + a £20 Bond which can cover any fine(s) not initially paid. The Bond will be returned at the end of the season pending reductions, or carried over to next season
14 - All Matches in the League Season have to be fulfilled. Any cancelled matches will result in a 10-0 scoreline against the team that was deemed to have caused the cancellation of the match.
14.1 - Teams are advised to let their opponents know if a fixture cannot take place at least 24 hours beforehand via the 'ASUM League of Darts' Facebook Page & the Captain(s) or venue must be notified. Failure to do so will result in a £10 fine
14.2 - If any team(s) have a minimum of 3 of their matches cancelled, their 'priority entry' key for next season will be revoked
15 - Any individual(s) or team(s) involved with unsportsmanlike, verbal abuse &/or violent conduct could be warned, suspended or banned from participating in the league
15.1 - Issues &/or complaints regarding the League must be brought forward to members of the League Committee. It is not advised to post issues on the Facebook page
16 - All teams are required to have at least one representative at the AGM. Any team(s) that fail to attend (with exception to prior notice &/or exceptional circumstances) possibly face exclusion from next season if there are reserve teams waiting to join the league
16.1 - All teams are required to have at least one representative at the annual Presentation Night. Any team(s) that fail to do so will result in automatically losing their £20 bond
C - Team Rules
17 - There's a maximum of 12 Players per team, each requiring a nominated captain
18 - Deadline application for new teams to join the league is on the day of the annual pre-season AGM meeting.
18.1 - New teams that successfully apply to join the league will be automatically placed in the Crown Division
19 - The deadline for signing players into teams is during the halfway point of the League Season
19.1 - A player may be able to sign on after the deadline, only under special dispensation if required due to an emergency or similar reasons. £10 Transfer Fee is required if this occurs & the Committee must be notified
20 - All teams are responsible for returning the cups by the end of the regular season
20.1 - Any team(s) that have failed to return their cups will have their team bond removed with immediate effect