We currently have six teams in the Men’s League, One team in the Ladies League and two teams in the New Mixed Doubles League (replaces the former, now dissolved PDFBL League).
Home matches are played at the Leaf Hall, on Friday nights from 7:50pm to 10:00pm. Away matches can be any night of the week and at any time and venue set by the away team. The fixtures are arranged by the team Captain’s at the “fixtures meeting” before the season starts.
Please note that if you are playing a “home” match that the scores are entered online within three days of the match by the team captain, to ensure you do not receive penalty points for late entry of results (please see full rules below). If your team captain, is for any reason unable to upload the scores in time, please let Russell know and he will upload them for you.
The cost to play in a league match (home or away) is £8.00 for block payers. The cost for non block payers is £8.50 per match. If an away match falls on our Wednesday club nights, then block payers will only pay £3.00 for that match so they do not lose out on their prepaid block fees.their own insurance and for the well being of their own players. All players are to be affiliated to Badminton England.
See below for the three league rules (which should be pretty much identical)……..
MENS DOUBLES LEAGUE RULES.
(Founded 1994)
AFFILIATED TO BADMINTON ENGLAND
LEAGUE RULES
ISSUE TWENTY- ONE 2023/2024
This issue supersedes all previous issues.
1) Responsibility
All clubs/teams that enter the MEN’S DOUBLES LEAGUE enter at their own risk. The League or its Representatives accepts no responsibility or liability for any accidents or injuries how so ever caused. All clubs/teams are responsible for their own insurance and for the well being of their own players. All players are to be affiliated to Badminton England.
All matches are to be played in the “Spirit of the Game” any manipulation of the rules to gain an unfair advantage will result in disciplinary action. The League Secretary has the final decision in all matters.
2) League
The structure of the League will be straight divisions of up to Seven teams per division. The final structure in any year will be determined when numbers of teams are known from this year and for the foreseeable future the league will consist of 6 divisions of up to 7 teams this means you will need to bring 6 home dates with you. After there are 42 teams in the league any new team will have to wait for a vacancy to occur by attending the fixtures meeting and seeing if any team has retired from the league or HAS NOT ARRIVED AT THE MEETING WITHIN 3/4 HOUR OF ITS START SO IF YOUR LATE YOU MIGHT FIND YOUR NOT IN THE LEAGUE.
The League will run from SEPTEMBER 1st to MAY 31st INCLUSIVE.
3) Format
A team will consist of 4 MEN to play a total of 6 rubbers. The order of play will be as follows:
1+3 v 1+3
2+4 v 2+4
2+3 v 2+3
1+4 v 1+4
3+4 v 3+4
1+2 v 1+2
The players are to play in strength order i.e. (1= best, 2=second best etc.)
A match consists of 6 rubbers with 3 games to a rubber WITH SETTING. All games in a match will count as points i.e. if the rubber is won 2 games to 1 the winning team scores 2 points and the losers score 1 point. If the rubber is won 2 games to 0 the winning team scores 2 points and the losing team scores 0 points.
Each game will be played to 21 using the “rally points” scoring system as approved by Badminton England.
Any team conceding a match will have 12 points removed from their “for” score.
Score sheets are available from the Topracket website on the Men’s Doubles home page.
On the scoresheets players’ names are to be inserted in order of ability i.e. (1= best, 2=second best etc.)
4) Promotion/Relegation
The top two teams of each division will be promoted where possible. The bottom two teams in each division will be relegated where possible (voted at the 2011 fixtures meeting). To promote competitive Badminton the League Secretary will have the final decision. In the event of a draw, a team with more away games won is considered better, if there is still a tie an aggregate score of the two teams versus each other is taken and a winner declared, if there is still a tie a playoff will be arranged by the league.
See also Rule 6 regarding Unspecified Players
5) Teams
A club will need a minimum of 6 players for 1 team and a minimum of 10 players for 2 teams. More than 2 teams will only be at the discretion of the League Secretary. A club wishing to enter a new team in the League must inform the League Secretary a minimum of 2 weeks before the fixtures meeting.
See also Rule 2
6) Players
A player may play up in a higher team TWICE and still play down before being tied to the higher team. A player may change clubs prior to and including FEBRUARY 1st in the current season. The player will need to inform the League Secretary in writing before playing for the new club. The fee for transferring a player between clubs is 5 POUNDS per change.
Any unspecified players not resolved within 10 days of when the match is played will have their games removed from the League.
7) Nominations
If a club has more than 1 team it must nominate its top 3 players. If no nominations are submitted then the top 3 players used in the first match will be assumed by the League Secretary to be the nominated players for that team. No nominated player can play for any lower team of the same club.
8) Fixtures
Fixtures are to be made at the Annual General Meeting and posted on the Topracket website by the clubs representatives as soon as possible after the AGM. Fixtures can be rearranged by informing the League Secretary via e-mail at jimjill11@btinternet.com
After September 30th of the new season the only valid reason for changing a league fixture is the non-availability of the venue hall or severe weather conditions. The League Chairman and the away team must be informed of any rearrangements before or after 31st August of the new season. Where there is a clash of fixtures between League and County Badminton matches, any team having two or more players involved in County Junior, Senior or Veteran Badminton matches may ask for a postponement of any League fixture on a Saturday or Sunday. The opposing team should not withhold permission. Any rearranged dates must be before the 31st May and any difficulties in agreeing on a new date will be resolved by the League Chairman. The new match date must be given to the League Chairman by email within 14 days of the initial request; both clubs will be fined 9 points per day after the 14th day, if no email is received.
Any club failing to turn up or causing late cancellation (less than 72 HOURS) will be liable for the home team’s expenses.
If there is more than one team from the same club within the same Division they will play their home and away matches before the 1st February of that season.
9) Results
The home club must post results on the Topracket website immediately after the match. The Topracket Manager program will automatically penalise any home team that is guilty of sending results in late as follows: If the result sheet is posted on the Topracket website more than 5 days after the date of the match, the home team will lose nine points from their “for” score, more than 14 days the home team will lose eighteen points from their “for” score.
10) Costs
The costs will be 10 POUND per team, to be paid at the Annual General Meeting.
11) Shuttles
Will be either cork based or feather.
12) General
The League Secretary shall have full powers to decide upon any point not covered by the fore-going rules and regulations.
13) Fines and Fees
All fines and fees to be paid immediately they are due. Any club/team not honouring their debts will be banned from the League. All players in said club/team will also be banned until the debt is cleared. All local Leagues and Associations will be informed of any outstanding debt by the League Secretary.
14) Moneys
All moneys will be used to cover any administration costs. Any excess moneys will be used for the benefit of the League or its members or Badminton in general. If the League should be abandoned, all moneys remaining will be sent to the Badminton England for the benefit of Badminton.
15)
All clubs/teams who enter the League, in so doing, will agree to abide by these rules.
THE LADIES LEAGUE
(Founded 2009)
AFFILIATED TO BADMINTON ENGLAND
LEAGUE RULES
ISSUE TWELVE 2023-2024
This issue supersedes all previous issues.
1) Responsibility
All clubs/teams that enter THE LADIES LEAGUE enter at their own risk. The League or its Representatives accepts no responsibility or liability for any accidents or injuries how so ever caused. All clubs/teams are responsible for their own insurance and for the well being of their own players. All players are to be affiliated to Badminton England.
All matches are to be played in the “Spirit of the Game” any manipulation of the rules to gain an unfair advantage will result in disciplinary action. The League Chairperson has the final decision in all matters.
2) League
The structure of the League will be straight divisions of up to Seven teams per division. The final structure in any year will be determined when numbers of teams are known, from this year and for the foreseeable future the league will consist of a maximum of 4 divisions of 7 teams. After there are 28 teams in the league any new team will have to wait for a vacancy to occur by attending the fixtures meeting and seeing if any team has retired from the league or HAS NOT ARRIVED AT THE MEETING WITHIN 3/4 HOUR OF ITS START.
The League will run from SEPTEMBER 1st to MAY 31st INCLUSIVE.
3) Format
A team will consist of 4 LADIES to play a total of 6 rubbers. The order of play will be as follows:
1+3 v 1+3
2+4 v 2+4
2+3 v 2+3
1+4 v 1+4
3+4 v 3+4
1+2 v 1+2
A match consists of 6 rubbers with 3 games to a rubber WITH SETTING. All games in a match will count as points i.e. if the rubber is won 2 games to 1 the winning team scores 2 points and the losers score 1 point. If the rubber is won 2 games to 0 the winning team scores 2 points and the losing team scores 0 points.
Each game will be played to 21 using the “rally points” scoring system as approved by Badminton England.
Any team conceding a match will have 12 points removed from their “for” score.
Score sheets are available from the Topracket website on the 4Ladies home page
4) Promotion/Relegation
Winners of each division will be promoted where possible. The bottom team in each division will be relegated where possible. To promote competitive Badminton the League Chairperson will have the final decision. In the event of a draw, a team with more away games won is considered better, if there is still a tie an aggregate score of the two teams versus each other is taken and a winner declared, if there is still a tie a playoff will be arranged by the league.
See also Rule 6 regarding Unspecified Players
5) Teams
A club will need a minimum of 4 players for 1 team and a minimum of 10 players for 2 teams. More than 2 teams will only be at the discretion of the League Chairperson. A club wishing to enter a new team in the League must inform the League Chairperson a minimum of 2 weeks before the fixtures meeting.
See also Rule 2
6) Players
A player may play up in a higher team TWICE and still play down before being tied to the higher team. A player may change clubs prior to and including FEBRUARY 1st in the current season. The player will need to inform the League Chairperson in writing before playing for the new club. The fee for transferring a player between clubs is 5 POUNDS per change.
Any unspecified players not resolved within 10 days of when the match is played will have their games removed from the League.
7) Nominations
If a club has more than 1 team it must nominate its top 3 players. If no nominations are submitted then the top 3 players used in the first match will be assumed by the League Chairperson to be the nominated players for that team. No nominated player can play for any lower team of the same club.
8) Fixtures
Fixtures are to be made at the Annual General Meeting and posted on the Topracket website by the clubs representatives as soon as possible after the AGM. Fixtures can be rearranged by informing the League Chairperson via e-mail at jimjill11@btinternet.com
After September 30th of the new season the only valid reason for changing a league fixture is the non-availability of the venue hall or severe weather conditions. The League Chairperson and the away team must be informed of any rearrangements before or after 31st August of the new season. Where there is a clash of fixtures between League and County Badminton matches, any team having two or more players involved in County Junior, Senior or Veteran Badminton matches may ask for a postponement of any League fixture on a Saturday or Sunday. The opposing team should not withhold permission. Any rearranged dates must be before the 31st May and any difficulties in agreeing on a new date will be resolved by the League Chairperson. The new match date must be given to the League Chairperson by email within 14 days of the initial request; both clubs will be fined 9 points per day after the 14th day, if no email is received.
Any club failing to turn up or causing late cancellation (less than 72 HOURS) will be liable for the home team’s expenses.
If there is more than one team from the same club within the same Division they will play their home and away matches before the 1st FEBRUARY of that season.
9) Results
The home club must post results on the Topracket website immediately after the match. The Topracket Manager program will automatically penalise any home team that is guilty of sending results in late as follows: If the result sheet is posted on the Topracket website more than 5 days after the date of the match, the home team will lose nine points from their “for” score, more than 14 days the home team will lose eighteen points from their “for” score.
10) Unfinished Matches
In the event of a match being abandoned or running out of time, through no
fault of either team, the following will apply. If fewer than four rubbers
have been completed, the match must be replayed at a later date. If four or
more rubbers have been completed, all unfinished rubbers will be null and
void.
11) Costs
The costs will be 10 POUND per team, to be paid at the Annual Fixtures Meeting.
12) Shuttles
Will be either cork based or feather.
13) General
The League Chairperson shall have full powers to decide upon any point not covered by the fore-going rules and regulations.
14) Fines and Fees
All fines and fees to be paid immediately they are due. Any club/team not honouring their debts will be banned from the League. All players in said club/team will also be banned until the debt is cleared. All local Leagues and Associations will be informed of any outstanding debt by the League Chairperson.
15) Moneys
All moneys will be used to cover any administration costs. Any excess moneys will be used for the benefit of the League or its members or Badminton in general. If the League should be abandoned, all moneys remaining will be sent to Badminton England for the benefit of Badminton.
16)
All clubs/teams who enter the League, in so doing, will agree to abide by these rules.
THE MIXED LEAGUE
(Founded 2022)
AFFILIATED TO BADMINTON ENGLAND
LEAGUE RULES
ISSUE TWO 2023/2024
1) Responsibility
All clubs/teams that enter THE MIXED LEAGUE enter at their own risk. The Mixed League or its Representatives accepts no responsibility or liability for any accidents or injuries how so ever caused. All clubs/teams are responsible for their own insurance and for the well being of their own players. All players are to be affiliated to Badminton England.
All matches are to be played in the “Spirit of the Game” any manipulation of the rules to gain an unfair advantage will result in disciplinary action. The League Chairperson has the final decision in all matters.
2) League
The structure of the League will be straight divisions of up to Seven teams per division. The final structure in any year will be determined when numbers of teams are known from this year, and for the foreseeable future the league will consist of up to 6 divisions of up to 7 teams this means you will need to bring 6 home dates with you to the fixtures meeting. After there are 42 teams in the league any new team will have to wait for a vacancy to occur by attending the fixtures meeting and seeing if any team has retired from the league or HAS NOT ARRIVED AT THE MEETING WITHIN 45 MINUTES OF ITS START. SO IF YOU ARE LATE YOU MIGHT FIND YOU ARE NOT IN THE LEAGUE.
The League will run from SEPTEMBER 1st to MAY 31st INCLUSIVE.
3) Format
A team will consist of 2 Mixed Pairs to play a total of 6 rubbers. The order of play will be as follows:
Man 1+Lady 1 v Man 1+Lady1
Man 2+Lady 2 v Man 2+Lady 2
Man 1+Lady 1 v Man 2+Lady 2
Man 2+Lady 2 v Man 1+Lady 1
Man 1+Lady 2 v Man 1+Lady 2
Man 2+Lady1 v Man 2+ Lady1
Players’ names are to be inserted in order of ability i.e. (1= best, 2=second best.)
A match consists of 6 rubbers with 3 games to a rubber WITH SETTING. All games in a match will count as points i.e. if the rubber is won 2 games to 1 the winning team scores 2 points and the losers score 1 point. If the rubber is won 2 games to 0 the winning team scores 2 points and the losing team scores 0 points.
Each game will be played to 21 using the “rally points” scoring system as approved by Badminton England.
Any team conceding a match will have 12 points removed from their “for” score.
Score sheets are available from the Topracket website on the “THE MIXED LEAGUE” home page.
On the scoresheets players’ names are to be inserted in order of ability i.e. (1= best, 2=second best.)
4) Promotion/Relegation
The top two teams of each division will be promoted where possible. The bottom two teams in each division will be relegated where possible. To promote competitive Badminton the League Chairperson will have the final decision. In the event of a draw, a team with more away games won is considered better, if there is still a tie an aggregate score of the two teams versus each other is taken and a winner declared, if there is still a tie a playoff will be arranged by the league.
See also Rule 6 regarding Unspecified Players
5) Teams
A club will need a minimum of 6 players for 1 team and a minimum of 10 players for 2 teams. More than 2 teams will only be at the discretion of the League Chairperson. A club wishing to enter a new team in the League must inform the League Chairperson a minimum of 2 weeks before the fixtures meeting.
See also Rule 2
6) Players
A player may play up in a higher team TWICE and still play down before being tied to the higher team. A player may change clubs prior to and including FEBRUARY 1st in the current season. The player will need to inform the League Chairperson in writing before playing for the new club. The fee for transferring a player between clubs is 5 POUNDS per change.
Any unspecified players not resolved within 10 days of when the match is played will have their games removed from the League.
7) Nominations
If a club has more than 1 team it must nominate its top Man and Lady Player. If no nominations are submitted then the top Man and Lady Players used in the first match will be assumed by the League Chairperson to be the nominated players for that team. No nominated player can play for any lower team of the same club.
8) Fixtures
Fixtures are to be made at the Annual Fixtures Meeting and posted on the Topracket website by the clubs representatives as soon as possible after the AGM. Fixtures can be rearranged by informing the League Chairperson via e-mail at jimjill11@btinternet.com
After September 30th of the new season the only valid reason for changing a league fixture is the non-availability of the venue hall or severe weather conditions. The League Chairperson and the away team must be informed of any rearrangements before or after 31st August of the new season. Where there is a clash of fixtures between League and County Badminton matches, any team having two or more players involved in County Junior, Senior or Veteran Badminton matches may ask for a postponement of any League fixture on a Saturday or Sunday. The opposing team should not withhold permission. Any rearranged dates must be before the 31st May and any difficulties in agreeing on a new date will be resolved by the League Chairperson. The new match date must be given to the League Chairperson by email within 14 days of the initial request; both clubs will be fined 9 points per day after the 14th day, if no email is received.
Any club failing to turn up or causing late cancellation (less than 72 HOURS) will be liable for the home team’s expenses.
If there is more than one team from the same club within the same Division they will play their home and away matches before the 1st February of that season.
9) Results
The home club must post results on the Topracket website immediately after the match. The Topracket Manager program will automatically penalise any home team that is guilty of sending results in late as follows: If the result sheet is posted on the Topracket website more than 5 days after the date of the match, the home team will lose nine points from their “for” score, more than 10 days the home team will lose eighteen points from their “for” score.
10) Unfinished Matches
In the event of a match being abandoned or running out of time, through no
fault of either team, the following will apply. If fewer than four rubbers
have been completed, the match must be replayed at a later date. If four or
more rubbers have been completed, all unfinished rubbers will be null and
void.
11) Costs
The costs will be 10 POUND per team, to be paid at the Annual Fixtures Meeting.
12) Shuttles
Will be either cork based or feather.
13) General
The League Chairperson shall have full powers to decide upon any point not covered by the fore-going rules and regulations.
14) Fines and Fees
All fines and fees to be paid immediately they are due. Any club/team not honouring their debts will be banned from the League. All players in said club/team will also be banned until the debt is cleared. All local Leagues and Associations will be informed of any outstanding debt by the League Chairperson.
15) Moneys
All moneys will be used to cover any administration costs. Any excess moneys will be used for the benefit of the League or its members or Badminton in general. If the League should be abandoned, all moneys remaining will be sent to Badminton England for the benefit of Badminton.
16)
All clubs/teams who enter the League, in so doing, will agree to abide by these rules.
Flukey Feathers Badminton Club 