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THE RULES OF THE GAME

1. Each team must play five different players (i.e. first two games + one player) before any player plays a second game.
   If a team turns up with only four players, the first two games to be played, the third game to be forfeited and then the remaining two games to be played.
   No player to play more than two games.
    
2. Non-pitchers must leave their cards face down on the table.
   If anyone looks at his or her cards other than the pitcher, a misdeal may be called.
    
3. One point is awarded for every winning game, and a further two points for the winning team.
    
4. Any player may look at the first trick, providing that the second trick has not been started.
   If a renege is called then all past tricks can be checked.
    
5. No talking will be allowed on the game or about the game, during pitches, by or from spectators.
    
6. Any player misleading or reneging suit, will forfeit for his team all points scored in that pitch, and, in the case of it being his own teams pitch, will forfeit the pitch to the opposing side who will also be awarded 20 points. The unoffending sides score will stand.
   The respective team captains must settle any controversy or allegations regarding rules, during a match.
   Such decisions will be made final. (Except last four-card pitch.)
    
7. The HOME team to inform the league of results, before 8:00 p.m. on Friday night.
   Telephone Results to Dave: 460324.
   Failure to do so will result in a £1.00 fine and a deduction of 2 points.
   In addition, the HOME team is responsible for handing in the result cards at the following delegates meeting.
    
8. Matches to start at 8:45 p.m.
   Two games to start straight away and a third game to start as soon as the first game is finished.
   Otherwise, forfeit the remaining games.
    
9. The home team chooses the seating arrangements on match nights.

GENERAL RULES

1. All new teams voted into the league at A.G.M.
   New teams only, £5.00 to join and £15.00 bond.
   (Returnable on completion of seasons fixtures).
    
2. All teams to pay £10.00 each month, and a delegate to attend the monthly meetings.
   A fine of £5.00 for non-attendants, and ten points deducted if three meetings missed.
    
3. The committee will be voted for and selected at the A.G.M.
    
4. The league will donate trophies.
   The main trophies are the property of the league.
    
5. Any member of the committee may call a committee meeting.
    
6. If any team member is required to attend a meeting, they must comply.
    
7. All committee decisions are final.
    
8. In the case of individual competitions, another team member who has not played in the competition before can replace any member of a pair who cannot play within the allotted time.
   The new partnership must play together for the rest of the competition.
    
9. Any League or Cup Match may be altered from Thursday night; 48 hours notice must be given and agreed by both teams.
   No League or Cup Match to be given, they must be rearranged.
   All outstanding matches must be played before the last league match of the season.
    
10. All league matches to start at 8:45 pm.
    Two games to start straight away, and the third to start as soon as one of these is complete.
    Otherwise, forfeit the remaining games.
     
11. In any cup and individual draws, the first team drawn is the home team.
     
12. The Doubles Competition will be played on Wednesday nights, starting at 8:30 p.m. on dates decided by the committee.
    These games can be rearranged provided 48 hours notice is given and both pairs agree to the new date.
     
13. No teams to sign new players after December 31st.
     
14. Any teams playing non-players will forfeit the match (7 points) plus a £5.00 fine.
    If a public house has two teams, players must sign for either the A or B team, and having done so, must play for that team for the entire season.
    If they play for the other team, they will be classed as a non-signed player and the offending team will be fined £5.00 and lose 7 points.
    The offending player will be banned for the rest of the season.
     
15. Any teams that have previously dropped out of the league without completing a seasons fixtures will have to pay a £50.00 bond to rejoin.
    This will be refunded, but only after they have completed a full season of league fixtures and associated cup matches.
     
16. On the completion of league fixtures, in the case of teams tying on level points, the team winning the most matches will be deemed the higher placed.

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