QCDA LEAGUE RULES
I.
General:
The Queen City Darting Association (QCDA) shall govern the four-person
league through a league Committee (herein called the Committee). The
Committee’s Chairperson is the vice-president of the QCDA and the remaining
Committee members shall be selected by the Chairperson, presented to the full
QCDA board and approved by the board. All Committee members must be active
members of the league. The Chairperson will, to the best of his/her ability,
select Committee members who are a fair representation of all levels of league
play and current league establishments. The Committee will consist of a minimum
one person per number of divisions.
Any changes to the League Rules and Regulations will be approved by a
majority vote of the QCDA board with the general membership being notified
through the current team captains. Where conflict exists, American Dart
Organization (ADO) shall supersede the QCDA rules.
II.
Committee Responsibilities:
The Committee will be
responsible for the registration of teams, QCDA membership applications for new
seasons, establishing accurate ratings for new players, collecting player
league fees, collecting bar sponsorship fees, assigning teams into competitive
divisions, league scheduling, keeping a current list of all participating establishments,
keeping a list of all original/replacement team members, listing of all
substitute players, listing of all Committee members, as well the handling of
all protests/grievances which occur during the league season. The Chairperson
is responsible for calling Committee meetings as needed and keep a written log
of all protests/grievances. The Chairperson will present a Committee report to
the QCDA board including details of all protests/grievances. The Committee is
also responsible for ensuring that all boards, lighting, throw lines and
scoring equipment are maintained to a proper standard throughout the league
season.
The Chairperson will
appoint a league statistician. This person will be responsible for gathering
the league score sheets each week throughout the season, keep the team
standings updated, keep the individual player win/loss records updated, and
immediately notifying the Chairperson of all protests noted on the score
sheets, keep a record of replacement players, keep a record of substitute
players and their point rating, immediately turn any fees paid by players over
to the treasurer, give QCDA membership applications to the QCDA secretary, and
notify the Chairperson of the use of any illegal substitute/replacement player.
League stats will be sent to the league establishments via postal mail service,
e-mail, or delivered in person each week. The statistician will be paid a fee
of $10.00 per team per season.
A Committee member
may be replaced at the discretion of the Chairperson or by the majority vote of
the QCDA board. If the board is not satisfied with the performance of the
Chairperson, the board has the right to replace that person. Any changes in the
Committee members will be noted on the league stats.
III. League Costs:
The Committee will
advise each establishment of the team registration deadline for the upcoming
season. The establishment’s representative will receive this information as
well as QCDA membership applications and registration forms. Registration forms
are to be completed in detail so the schedule will have the proper information.
The team registration forms are to be given to the Chairperson with the
$30.00 per team sponsorship fee, and $15.00 per player league fee. Each
player’s name and phone number should be included.
The $30.00
sponsorship fee can be paid by an establishment or by the team players. If the
fee is paid by the team players, those players are responsible for finding a
suitable home establishment to play from. If a suitable establishment is
unavailable, contact the Chairperson for assistance.
All league players
are required to be a current member, in good standing with the QCDA. Membership
dues are $20.00 per year, running from January 1st to December 31st of the following year. All new
members must complete
a QCDA membership application.
All fees, membership dues, league dues, etc. must be paid in the form
of a check or money order (NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED!)
The QCDA will require
a $15.00 returned check fee for any check that is returned for any reason. The
check will be resubmitted to the bank; if it is returned a second time there
will be an additional returned check fee of $25.00. If the amount is not paid
at this point the individual will be notified in writing and provided an
opportunity to pay the amount with additional fees imposed. If there is no
cooperation from the individual in paying the total amount owed then the player
will be suspended from the QCDA until the matter is resolved.
IV. League Banquet:
The Committee is responsible
for the organization of the season ending league banquet. Original team members
and replacements may attend the banquet at no charge; all guests are welcome to
attend the banquet at a small charge set by the Committee. The banquet will
include catered food, beverages and any other activities the Committee
arranges. The Committee will post the banquet information at the participating
establishments and the website www.CHARLOTTEDARTS.com
as early as possible.
V.
Team Captains Meeting:
The Committee will
organize a captains meeting after the team registration, league scheduling, and
any revisions to the rules and regulations are completed. The meeting is
usually 1 week prior to the start of a new season, however, the Committee
determines the time and date. Each team is required to have an original roster
member present at the captains meeting; no one else may represent a team at the
meeting. Any team that does not have an original roster member present will be
penalized 5 team points, which will be applied after the first night of league
play.
The Committee shall
review all teams, divisions, scheduling, and rules and regulations. Competitive
divisions will be decided using the QCDA rating system, and Committee
subjectivity. Any player or team that feels their rating is not realistic
should contact the Chairperson. Committee members will be present at the
captains meeting to answer any questions about the scheduling, and rules and
regulations.
VI. Team Captain’s
Responsibility:
The team captain’s and/or representative are
responsible to the QCDA and the four-person league for:
1. Making sure that all players are QCDA members before
play begins. This applies to any player, original roster members, replacement
players, or substitute players.
2. Making sure there is a suitable substitute player
available when needed. Ensuring that the substitute player is clearly
identified on the score sheet and meets the legal requirements of substitute
players. (See Section XI)
3. Making sure the score sheet is completed properly. The
scheduled date, division, team name, players FULL NAME, etc. The first time the
score sheet is not completed properly will result in a written notice to the
team captain. The second time the score sheet is not completed properly will
result in a (1) point penalty. The third time the score sheet is not competed
properly will result in a (2) penalty and the team captain will be called to
appear before the Committee. The Committee will have the discretion to apply
further disciplinary action.
4. Making sure the visiting team is aware of where to
stand on the throw line (front or back of the line) before the match begins.
This will eliminate any questions of foot fouls during the match.
5. Making sure that if there is a protest the proper
procedures are followed. (See Section XIV)
6. Making sure the team players are prompt so league play
can begin on time. (See Section IX)
7. Making sure that the score sheet is placed at one of
the designated drop locations by
VII. Team Members:
The teams consist of
4 players per team. No team may carry any additional players, other
players/substitutes, on their roster. All league players,
original/replacement/substitute, must be QCDA members. Each establishment will
have QCDA membership applications. A player may only participate on one team
per league night.
If an original roster
member has been replaced, that person can appeal to the Committee for player
status, such as being a substitute, or replacement for another team. If the
Committee approves the appeal the information will be noted on the league
stats.
A player may not resign
from one team and join another after registration unless an appeal is filed
with the Committee and the appeal is approved. If a player resigns and plays on
another team without the proper appeal procedures being followed the secondary
team will be penalized. The penalty will be at the discretion of the Committee.
The same rule applies to any player whose team has dropped out of the league
season. If a team drops out during the season, individual players from that
team may file an appeal with the Committee for active status as a substitute or
replacement player. If the Committee approves the appeal the information will
be noted on the league stats.
VIII. Sportsmanship:
All league players,
(original/replacement/substitute) are to conduct themselves in a courteous and
sportsmanship like manner at all times. Any misconduct should be reported on
the league score sheet. An investigation will take place where both sides are
heard and a decision rendered by the Committee within (2) weeks of the receipt
of the complaint.
If an establishment
refuses to let a barred player into the establishment “on good behavior” for a
scheduled match the affected team may:
1. Get a suitable substitute
2. Request the teams play at a neutral location, or
3. Play handicapped
These arrangements should be made in
advance of the scheduled time.
If a player gets barred during league night, the
establishment should notify the Committee so an
investigation can be implemented.
The Committee will decide if the member’s behavior warrants having
disciplinary actions placed against
him/her.
IX. League Play:
Matches are scheduled
for Tuesday nights. ALL DIVISIONS BEGIN AT
Format of play: All
matches are best 2 out 3.
Division 1 & 2 Division 3 &
4 Division 5
& 6
4 single 301 DIDO
4 single 501 FIDO
4 single 401 FIDO
4 single score cricket 4 single score cricket 4 single score cricket
2 doubles 601 FIDO
2 doubles 601 FIDO
2 doubles 501 FIDO/
Score Cricket/Choice
2 doubles score cricket
2 doubles score cricket
The diddle shall be
as follows –
All matches will
begin with the flip of a coin. The coin toss determines who has the option to
diddle first. The winner of the coin toss may elect to throw the diddle first
or have the opponent throw first. The dart closest to the bull shall have the
option of starting the game. The loser of the first game has the option of
throwing the diddle first or having the opponent throw first. If a third game
is necessary, the loser of the original coin toss has the option of diddling
first or having the opponent diddle first.
Should the second
thrower dislodge the first dart, a re-throw will be made with the second
thrower going first. Re-throws can also be made if both darts are equal
distance from the bull on any re-throw; the second thrower will throw first on
the re-diddle.
When playing doubles,
any player can diddle, regardless of the line up.
No unorthodox method
may be used to determine the outcome of a match (such as a coin toss). The
Committee will become involved and will do a thorough investigation of the
situation and render a decision. The Chairperson will contact both team
captains and have them tell their version. Both team captains will be advised
of the decision and their right to appeal.
TIES: If 2 teams are
tied for a trophy position at the end of the regular season, the Chairperson
will be informed by the statistician. A playoff match will be scheduled to
determine the outcome. The match will be played at a neutral location, the
first team to acquire a majority point lead wins the match. A Committee member
will be present at the match.
X.
Awards:
Each person on the
top three teams in each division will receive an award to be given out at the
banquet.
Each person having
the most wins in each division will receive an award (based on the number of
games that can be played). (Subs are not eligible)
Each person hitting
the highest “in” in divisions 1 & 2 and highest “out” in each division will
receive an award. (Subs are not eligible)
Every player is
eligible to receive 180 and RO9 pins.
The weekly stat
sheets will include win/loss records, high “ins”, high “outs”, 180’s, RO9’s and
other notable throws per division.
Any player who hits a
170 “in” or “170” out will receive a special
Each establishment
that sponsors one or more teams for 2 or more consecutive seasons will receive
a plaque from the QCDA. They will receive engraved placards to be attached to
the plaque for later seasons.
XI. Substitute Players:
Any substitute player
must be a QCDA member. A QCDA membership form should be completed, and
accompanied by a check or money order (NO CASH) for $20.00, which should be turned in with the score sheet.
All subs must be
correctly indicated on the score sheet.
When a sub is used,
both team captains must verify that the sub is rated and agree to their
eligibility to play.
Subs cannot come from
another team in the same division they are playing in, and a substitute may
not play for more than one team on the same night.
No more than 2
subs per team may play in an individual match.
Once a sub is
recorded on the score sheet, that sub will play the remainder of the match even
if the original player arrives.
A legal sub may not
have a points rating of more than 100 points
higher than the person they are subbing for. If a team needs a sub for a
player below the minimum rating for the lowest division, a sub not greater than
100 points higher than the minimum rating for the lowest division may be used.
This rule applies to all the divisions except division 1.
A protest will be
considered after a match if the sub is found to have a rating of more than 100 points
higher than the original player they are subbing for.
The league
statistician reviews all score sheets and reports to the Chairperson any use of
an illegal sub. If the opposing team has entered a protest, the Chairperson
will call a Committee meeting to hear the protest. If no protest has been
entered the Chairperson will notify, in writing, the team captain who used the
illegal sub. If a team, which has been notified in writing of an illegal sub
violation, uses an illegal sub in the future they will be required to appear
before the Committee, and shall be subject to any penalties imposed by the
Committee.
XII. Obtaining a QCDA rating:
Any person wishing to
play in the QCDA must obtain a points rating prior to playing. A player can
obtain a rating on one of the rating sessions prior to the start of league
play. A new member can also request to be rated on league night by rating
committee members if they are willing to do so. The rating committee members
are under no obligation to rate players on the night of league play but may do
so if they wish. If no rating committee members are available or willing to
assign a rating, the team captain (or team designee) will each assign a rating
and the average will be used. No unrated players may be used in a league
match.
XIII. Replacements:
Replacement players
must meet the same 100 point rule as a
substitute. All replacements will be listed as a sub on the score sheet until
the Committee approves them. The team captain shall contact the Chairperson to
inform them of the request of a replacement player.
XIV. Protest matches:
When a match is
protested, the word protest must be written in bold letters on the score sheet.
The protesting captain must write the reason for the protest on the score sheet
AND notify the Vice President-league chairperson within 2 days of the match by
The match must be
played completely – no exceptions!
When a protest is
received, the Committee must act within two weeks. If no contact has been made
within two weeks, either team captain may contact a QCDA officer (President,
Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer or Executive Director).
The Chairperson will
call a Committee meeting, which shall be held with the two team captains and
any additional protest participants present. Both captains will give their
comments and explanation. The Committee will discuss the situation and make a
ruling. The Committee’s decision will be given to both team captains and both
team captains must adhere to the ruling.
If a captain/team
member disagrees with the Committee’s decision then they have the right to
appeal the decision. An appeal is filed in writing to the President of the QCDA
within two weeks of the Committee’s decision. The appeal will be brought up
before the full QCDA board with both team captains present. The board will make
the final determination on the outcome of the protest.
Conflicts: No QCDA
board member OR Committee member will make an on-the-spot decision regarding
conflicts not covered under these rules!
XV. Reschedules matches:
Postponement of
matches causes delays in the reporting of team standings and individual ratings
across the entire affected division. For this reason postponements must be
avoided and should only be utilized as a last resort. Identifying suitable subs
or playing handicapped will avoid postponements. Matches may also be
rescheduled to take place prior to the scheduled time with the agreement of
both teams.
A prerequisite for
any rescheduled match is the agreement of both team captains. League schedules
predetermine regular match play on Tuesdays at 7:30 pm. Opposing teams often
find it difficult to assemble their players at a different time and have no responsibility
to agree to rescheduling a match. In the event no rescheduled match time is
agreed to, the match must be played at the originally scheduled date and time.
If a player gets sick
or has an emergency that causes them to leave the match, the captains can
postpone the remainder of the match for a later date. If this is agreed upon,
play will resume at the point where it let off using the same players. The
score sheet must reflect the circumstances.
If a rescheduled date
and time is reached by both team captains, the following requirements apply:
1. The make up match must be played within one week
of the original scheduled time.
2. The home and/or visiting team captains must contact
the League Chairperson to notify him/her of the reschedule.
3. A score sheet MUST be dropped off by the regular
deadline noting the circumstances of the reschedule and noting the new
date/time/place of the rescheduled match. Both captains, or a team designee
must sign the score sheet agreeing to the reschedule.
4. After the rescheduled match has taken place, a score
sheet will be dropped off by the following night at a designated drop off
point. The original schedule date should be on the score sheet. The Chairperson
and/or statistician should be notified of the time and location of the drop.
5. In case any match is not played due to the failure of
a team to present a legal lineup at the scheduled match, or an agreed
reschedule, the team/teams not showing up will be dropped from the league for
the remainder of the season. All points accumulated by the dropped team(s)
during that leg would be deducted.
XVI. Playing handicapped:
A legal lineup
shall consist of at least two players-One (1) original roster member and One
(1) substitute. If “team A” has three players, the roster will
be written up and “team A” will forfeit one singles ’01 match and one singles
cricket match. The doubles will be played by having two players play two
players and the single remaining player on “team A” playing two players on
“team B”. Example:
[Team B wins the
diddle-one player from team B throws- then the player from team A throws-then
player #2 from team B throws- team A loses the next turn-and player #1 from
team B throws, etc.]
If a player arrives
late and the roster has been listed, then the late player must wait for the
next event before they may play, except if there is a sub playing, then the
player is not allowed to play at all.
XVII. Penalty for late score
sheets:
It is the HOME teams
responsibility to drop off the score sheet at one of the designated places (to be
named at the captains meeting) by
If the score sheet is
not at the drop off point by
XVIII. Player ratings:
A rating committee
consisting of the League Committee members and other volunteers as approved by
the League Committee will establish player ratings for new members. The rating
committee members will be posted with the weekly stats. All unrated roster
members must be rated no later than one week after the deadline for league
sign-ups. A minimum of 2 rating committee members must be present in order to
rate a player. Rating sessions will be held at designated bars/pubs before
their weekly blind draws, League Committee meetings, and the Saturday one week
prior to the league sign-up deadline.
The 2 rating
committee members must agree on the division rating assigned to the player
being rated. The player’s rating will be the average for the assigned division
from the prior seasons league ratings. New player ratings may also be assigned
on league night by a representative of each team involved in the match agreeing
to a fair representative rating for the new player either prior to or at the
end of the match.
Ratings will be
assigned by having the person play ’01 and cricket games against players chosen
by the person rating them.
Re-rating will be
allowed without application to the League Committee for players that have not
played or subbed in the QCDA league for 2 consecutive seasons. Members who have
played or subbed within the last 2 seasons must make a written application to
the League Committee stating their reason for requesting a rating change.
XIX. The City Cup Championship:
The League
Committee organizes and runs the
The City Championship
will be held seasonally at the establishment that currently holds the cup. The
Championship consists of the 1st place four-person team from each
division playing a handicapped, round-robin format of ’01. The teams will be
notified by phone and/or postal mail, e-mail of the date the matches are to be
played. The matches will be held on a Saturday or Sunday within 4 weeks of the
conclusion of the regular season. The exact date and start time will be
determined by the League Committee.
The QCDA rules will
apply to the tournament with the exception that players from the same division
may sub for the division winning team. The 100 point rule will be enforced,
except for division 1.
The format will be
handicapped, round-robin ’01, free in-double out, three games will be played in
each set as follows:
Division 1 plays 1001
Division 2 plays 961
Division 3 plays 881
Division 4 plays 821
Division 5 plays 761
Division 6 plays 701
The team with the
highest cumulative point total at the end of the round-robin will be the City
Cup Champion.
Ties will be broken
with the same handicapped, ’01 format, best 2 out of 3 games.
The bar that sponsors
the winning team will hold the cup and host the following seasons Championship
tournament.