Q) who gets promoted / demoted at the end of each season?
To promote healthy competition we work on the basis of two up and two down at the end of every competitive season. Unless these movements are not viable with the re entry for a new season by existing teams. If two teams have the same points, then the order is determined by goal difference.
Q) what happens if it’s raining on a match day?
The committee will make a decision by 5pm if matches are to be cancelled and rearranged. This will be communicated via Divisional WhatsApp groups and on WINL social media shortly after 5 to allow players to get the information in time. If there is no message assume matches are going ahead. Teams are not to contact the committee directly.
If the weather worsens after 5pm umpires and committee will assess the courts on arrival and deem courts playable or not.
Q) what are the points for a win?
5 points for a win
3 points for a draw
1 for 50% of goals
0 for a loss
Q) what if I need to cancel a match?
Rule 36. If the Adult game is cancelled in advance, the team who cancelled will be charged a fine of £25 (£20 to go to the non-offending team for court fee refund and £5 admin fee). However, if the game is cancelled after the 10.00am deadline, the offending team will be charged fines to pay £25 (£20 to the non-offending team and £5 admin fee) and £20 to each umpire (see sanctions).
Rule 37. In the event of a team’s non-arrival, the offending team will be charged fines to pay £25 (£20 to go to the non-offending team for court fee refund and £5 admin fee) and £20 to each umpire. Rule 36 applies. (see sanctions).
Rule 38. Teams are expected to turn up for every game. In the event of teams cancelling any game they will be charged a fine of £25 (£20 to the non-offending team and £5 admin fee) and if a team cancels more than two games throughout the season, they will receive a deduction of points 3 on the third occasion (and subsequent cancellations) and may be refused entry for the next season. If a team has to leave half way through a season rule 26 applies. (see sanctions)
Q I have a medical condition that requires a piercing, how should I seek approval from the league to play?
A The player needs to submit a medical certificate to the League secretary in advance and once agreed by the league it must be covered with a headband. The player must keep a copy with them for all matches if required for inspection by the umpires.
Please read latest EN GUIDANCE ON MATCH PERSONNEL found under rules and forms from main menu above.
Q What happens if a match is cancelled due to lack of umpires?
Summer league:
The match will not be rearranged.
The court is available for the original teams to use for training or a friendly game.
Winter league:
The match will be rearranged by the League. If teams wish to arrange the match directly with the other team, then they can let the league know and original umpire fees will be refunded. If league umpires are used in the re-arranged games then they will not be refunded. If teams chose to use their own courts (not Wavell) then they must cover the cost of this themselves. As the league does not get the money back from Wavell campus.
Q A player has a query about an umpire decision during a match, how can I seek clarification on the rules?
A at an interval the team captain or player may approach the umpires to seek clarification on a specific rule. Players cannot dispute a ruling but can seek clarification of a rule. For junior league the captain may approach with their coach/team manager.
Q) how far in advance do we need to register a player with the league if it is mid season?
Teams must do so 24hrs before the match, notifying the results secretary via email: [email protected].
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