By Laws

Section 1. The name of the governing body of this organization will be Stones River Dart Association, Inc.

Section 1. Whenever the initials S.R.D.A. are used in these By-laws, they shall mean Stones River Dart Association, Inc.

Section 2. Whenever the word Board is used it shall mean the officials elected to hold office for the Board of Directors of S.R.D.A., Inc.

Section 3. Whenever the word Member is used it shall mean a person, an entire body of an organization or group which has obtained membership in the S.R.D.A., Inc.

Section 1. The objectives of the S.R.D.A., Inc. are:

To promote competitive darts and good sportsmanship for social and recreational purpose.

To help provide a wholesome atmosphere for the sport of darts in the Middle Tennessee area.

To organize a league(s) in the Middle Tennessee area, and to sanction said league(s) play according to the rules in effect.

To organize and promote open and closed tournaments on the local, state, regional, and national levels.

To assist sponsoring firms in establishing sanctioned local, state, regional and national tournaments.

To improve and establish conditions of play in establishments throughout the Middle Tennessee area.

Section 1. Membership shall be open to anyone who evidences interest in darts as a sport provided they can maintain a high standard of conduct and meet financial obligation. The legal age will be 21 years of age, unless otherwise approved by a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the board and all bar owners involved.

Section 2. A member may be terminated or restricted by a two-thirds (2/3) majority opinion of the full board if such a member created a disharmony or behaves in a manner prejudicial to order and discipline.

Section 3. The S.R.D.A.,Inc reserves the right to deny membership to any individuals(s) by two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the board.

Section 1. Membership fees shall be established and may be revised by a two-third (2/3) majority vote of the Board, and shall be payable annually.

Section 2. Membership Fees shall be applicable to the period established by he Board. An applicant shall be considered to be properly registered when his application and appropriate fees have been received by the Treasurer.

Section 3. After start of league play, fees are non-refundable.

Section 4. All session fees are due at the final sign-ups for that session. A team shall be properly registered when the team roster is complete and all monies have been received by the Treasurer.

Section 1. The S.R.D.A, Inc. Board shall be composed of nine members of the S.R.D.A., Inc. who will be properly elected by the general Membership of the S.R.D.A., Inc. The Board shall consist of these following positions: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and five (5) Board Members at large. Any member, regardless of occupations, so long that he/she is in good standing with S.R.D.A., Inc. shall be eligible for any elected office.

Section 2. The Board shall be elected for one (1) year and shall take office the following day. All S.R.D.A, Inc. records shall be brought to the election to be turned over to the newly elected officers immediately.

Section 3. Board vacancies may be filled by the President provided a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the Board approves the appointment. The appointees shall serve until the next election.

Section 4. A Board member automatically resigns when without sufficient cause, as determined by the board, he fails to appear at three (3) scheduled Board meetings per term. Under these circumstances this person shall not be eligible to run for office at the subsequent election.

Section 5. All Board members shall be elected by majority vote of the General Membership of the S.R.D.A., Inc. by secret ballot.

Section 6. No joint offices may be held.

Section 1. The Board must meet at least on (1) time per month. The meeting date, time and location shall be determined by a majority vote of the board.

Section 2. Two-thirds (2/3) of the entire Board in attendance shll constitute a quorum. In the absence of the President and Vice-President, the Secretary will assume the chair.

Section 3. If, at any meeting of the Board, there is less than a quorum present, the majority of the members present may adjourn the meeting. Any business which must be transacted at the meeting will be taken up at next scheduled meeting: or this meeting can be rescheduled by a majority vote of those members present.

Section 4. The fiscal year for the S.R.D.A., Inc. will run from January to December. This may be changed by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the entire Board. An expenditure report must be submitted by the 2^nd meeting of the year. If a new treasurer has taken office, the previous Treasurer must submit this report to him not later than January 30, of the new year.

Section 1. President: The President shall be the chief executive of the association, and as much, shall preside and control all meetings of the Board and over all meetings of the General Membership of the Association. The President shall decide all questions of order and shall be an ex-official member of all committees.

Section 2. Vice-President: The Vice-President shall assume all duties of the President in the event of the president’s resignation or unavailability. The Vice-President shall assist the Treasurer in the collection of all overdue monies due the Association. The Vice-President shall appoint and chair all committees to review protests, counter-protests, and appeals made by members of the S.R.D.A., Inc. The Vice-President will not have a vote in any protest decisions. In the event that the Vice-President is directly involved in such action, the President shall appoint a committee and a chairman to review such actions. Refer to Article XXV, Section 3 for more protest committee rules. The Vice-President will be responsible for presiding over all captains meetings and reporting results of those meetings to the Board.

Section 3. Should both the President and Vice-President take leave of office, the Secretary shall assume the duties of the President with the provision that he/she call for a Board election within thirty (30) days after the offices are vacated.

Section 4. Secretary: The Secretary shall keep minutes of all meetings of the board, and General Membership of the Association, and shall distribute all meeting notices to the General Membership. In addition, the Secretary shall also have a charge of such books, papers, and documents as the Board may direct.

Section 5. Treasurer: The Treasurer shall receive all monies paid to the Association, and shall have custody over the accounts and books of the Association, subject to the Board’s direction otherwise. The Treasurer shall keep complete and accurate records of the monies received and expenditures made by the Association and shall be required to submit a current report accompanied by the most recent bank statement on the Associations account at each regularly scheduled meeting of the Board and the General Membership of the Association, or at any time in the interim when an inquiry is made by a member of the Board or of the General Membership with legitimate cause. There will be two (2) signatures required on the S.R.D.A., Inc. banking account.

Section 6. Bar Relations: The Bar Relations representative will be appointed by the board for the term of one (1) year. Duties will include making sure all bars conform to specifications of proper play (provided by Article XX, titled Equipment) at the beginning of each session and again if a protest or request is filed on a score sheet or by letter.

Section 7. Board Members : Together with Board Officers, Board members shall have and exercise a general supervision of the affair of the organization and shall manage and control its properties and effects. They shall assist in the administration of the S.R.D.A., Inc. policy and provide and enforce penalties for infractions committed by members, other than playing rule infractions.

Section 8. No person may be allowed to accept a nomination and/or serve as an elected official of S.R.D.A., Inc. while they are currently serving as an officer and/or board member of another association.

Section 9. A S.R.D.A., Inc. Board member shall be permitted to hold office in any/all governing associations at the State or National level, if S.R.D.A., Inc. is a member of that association.

Section 1. Statistician: The Statistician(s) shall be appointed by the Board and report directly to the Secretary and the Treasurer and shall keep all data necessary to keep all members of S.R.D.A., Inc. abreast of standings during league play. Such person(s) shall be responsible for getting standings to proper distribution points or person(s) responsible for such distribution on a weekly basis. This person(s) shall notify the Vice-President or the Board Members of any protest or rule infraction from score cards. The Statistician shall receive the following:

1. $275.00 Payment per session.

Reimbursement for transportation costs not to exceed $275.00.

Reimbursement for paper and printer ink as required with proper receipt.

Section 2. Tournament Director: The Board shall appoint a Tournament Director for a length of one (1) year. His/Her duties are to be in charge of all functions necessary to run an efficient tournament. He/She may and should seek volunteers to help as he/she directs. The director will act according to Board specifications. The director will not organize any tournaments without prior approval of Quorum of the Board.

Section 3. Rules and By-Laws Committee: This committee will be appointed by the Board. Their purpose will be to review and update S.R.D.A., Inc. Rules and By-Laws annually, at a minimum, or as deemed necessary. The committee will review all rules and by-laws after each annual election within sixty (60) days of the election or before the mid-session captain’s meeting. The Board must ratify all changes proposed by this committee.

Section 4. A.D.O. Representative (American Dart Organization): A.D.O. Representative Shall be appointed by the Board for the term of one (1) year. This position shall be filled by a Board Member at large. The representative shall be responsible for all correspondence with A.D.O. and shall schedule, run and notify the General Membership of any and all A.D.O. Qualifiers.

 

Section 5. T.D.O. Representative (Tennessee Dart Organization): The Board shall appoint a T.D.O. Representative for the term of one (1) year. This position shall be filled by a Board Member at large. The T.D.O. Representative shall be responsible for all correspondence with the T.D.O. This representative shall attend all T.D.O. meetings and vote as the Representative of the S.R.D.A., Inc., with the best interests of the S.R.D.A., Inc. in mind. If the T.D.O. representative is unable to attend any of the T.D.O. Meetings, he/she shall inform the Board and they will choose a representative to attend.

Section 6. Election Committee: The Election Committee will be appointed by the Board and will be chaired by the Secretary. This committee shall be composed of the Secretary and two (2) other Board Members and shall be responsible for the distribution of ballots and of counting of said ballots at all elections.

Section 1. Board Meetings: Such meetings shall be composed of the Board Members and shall be subject to the provisions set forth in Article VII. Attendance is open to all members in good standing. Only Board Members shall have a vote.

Section 2. General Meetings: Such meetings shall be open to all members of S.R.D.A., Inc. in good standing. A minimum of one (1) general meeting per session will be mandatory. All members in good standing shall have a vote on general business. All questions involving By-Laws will be referred to the Rules and By-Laws Committee.

Section 3. Captain’s Meetings: Captain or designated team member must be present at the captain’s meeting(s) each session. The meeting(s) will be held at the beginning of the session. One (1) point will be deducted from the team’s win column for non-attendance. Roll calls at such meeting(s) will be taken by the Vice-President.

Section 4. Unless otherwise specified, all meeting(s) shall be called at the discretion of the Board.

Section 5. Unless otherwise specified, meeting announcements must be published at least five (5) days in advance of meetings. Team captains will be notified verbally if possible. Such notification will also be noted at the bottom of weekly stats.

Section 1. Any Board member may be recalled from office by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the entire board at any board meeting or special call board meeting.

Section 2. A recall may also be in effect if the Secretary shall receive a petition with two-thirds (2/3) of the membership signatures attached.

 

Section 3. Any Board Member has the right to one appeal if such recalled. The appeal must be submitted to the Secretary by the next scheduled board meeting.

Section 4. Recall voting shall be accomplished by secret ballot. Only current Board Members shall have a vote.

Section 5. The Board will then review the appeal and make the final decision within seven (7) days. The Board’s decision is final. The vote will be done by secret ballot. There will be no further appeal.

Section 6. Any Board Member who has been recalled shall not have duties in the Association from date of recall until final determination by the Board; however, at the Board’s discretion he/she may/may not participate in league play.

Section 7. Any member who is recalled from office will not be eligible for office indefinitely from date of recall.

Section 8. The Board is the highest S.R.D.A., Inc. authority regarding recall proceedings and Board decisions in such matters shall require two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the entire Board. The Board’s decision is final and cannot be over ridden by an authority.

Section 1. Election of Board Members shall be held once each year, at the end of each Fall league session. Elections will be held no matter what month it may fall in.

Section 2. Any member in good standing of the S.R.D.A., Inc. is eligible to be nominated provided his/her name is placed in nomination by (1) member in good standing of the S.R.D.A., Inc. The nominee cannot be effected by Article XI, Section 1.

Section 3. The candidates receiving the highest number of votes in an election, by secret ballot, shall be elected.

Section 4. No member may vote for any candidate more than once.

Section 5. The Board shall be charged with the responsibility of establishing such rules and policies as may be necessary to run the election.

Section 6. Only current members in good standings may vote in the elections.

Section 7. Ballots shall be counted in an open meeting by Election Committee.

Section 8. All ballots shall be open for the membership to examine.

Section 1. Any member under the direction of the Board, is to be reimbursed for all legitimate expenses incurred in the name of S.R.D.A., Inc.

Section 2. All expenses are subject to the approval of two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the Board.

Section 1. The By-Laws may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the Board. These By-Laws may be amended for compliance with state and federal rules and regulations.

Section 2. The order of business and/or procedures of any Board Meeting or General Meeting called, or any subject not covered by the By-Laws or noted in Board minutes shall be subject to "Robert Rules of Order Revised", the later prevailing.

Section 3. It is the responsibility of all members to read any announcements issued by the S.R.D.A., Inc. Board of Directors.

Section 4. It is the responsibility of each team captain to relay information contained in the aforementioned announcements to the team members whom he represents.

Section 5. All decisions by the Board are final, unless two-thirds (2/3) of the General Membership overrides it by a vote.

Section 6. Any bar not willing to recognize and abide by S.R.D.A., Inc. rules and By-Laws, including sponsorship fees, will not be allowed to join our Association.

Section 1. In the interest of promoting darts, the S.R.D.A., Inc. will from time to time sponsor darting events other than its normal schedule. Sponsoring an event means S.R.D.A., Inc. approval of using S.R.D.A., Inc. name in good standing and favorable context.

Section 1. Sanctioning of an event means:

S.R.D.A., Inc. is responsible for all operations of the event.

S.R.D.A., Inc. general rules shall prevail, with such modifications as are necessary for the particular event. All rules and regulations will be determined by the S.R.D.A., Inc.

In a sanctioned event, S.R.D.A., Inc. has the option to retail 10% of the purse for the S.R.D.A., Inc.

Section 1. Membership in the league shall be limited to members in good standing of the S.R.D.A., Inc.

Section 2. Only registered members of the S.R.D.A., Inc. league may participate in league activities. All games with unregistered players will be forfeited.

Section 3. When an infraction of the S.R.D.A. rules has been committed, it is the responsibility of the team captains, in the interest of good sportsmanship , to resolve the infraction at the time of the infraction (or when first noticed). If no agreeable resolution can be achieved at that time, a protest or counter protest is to be initiated at that time and will have no effect on the playing of the remainder of the match. Protest or counter protests should be noted in the comment section at the bottom of the score card and/or according to Article XXV section 3.

Section 4. It is not considered unsportsman like conduct for a captain to protest a direct violation of any rules herein

Section 1. The Dartboard

All league competition, including tournaments and play-offs shall be conducted on a standard English bristle, 20 point clock faced dartboard.

The dartboard wire spider must not be broken and the double and triple rings must be within a tolerance of 1/32" of the normal space measurements of 3/8".

An acceptable dartboard must be secured to the wall so that the distance from the center of the board to the floor measures 5’8" plus or minus ¼".

The scoring wedge indicated by the number 20 shall be the darker of the wedge colors and must be the top center wedge.

The dartboard must be positioned so that it is readily available to the players without distraction to the thrower.

Section 2. The lighting: lights must be affixed in such a way so as to brightly illuminate the dartboard, reducing to a minimum the shadows cast by the darts, and not physically impede the flight of the dart.

Section 3. Scoring surface: A scoring surface must be provided and located in such a manner that the score may be easily read by the players. Scoring surfaces must be replaced when scores written thereon can no longer be easily read by players standing at the hockey line.

Section 4. The Hockey Line: There shall be a strip on the floor at least on inch (1") wide and no less than 18 inches (18") long running parallel to and centered with the dartboard. From the front edge of the dartboard to the front edge of the strip, the distance shall be 7 feet, 9 ¼ inches with a tolerance of ¼ inc. The front edge of the strip (hockey line) shall be the edge nearest the dartboard.

SHOE MUST NOT OVERTROD THIS LINE.

Section 5. Conditions: All comments concerning equipment of a particular establishment shall be sent in writing to the statistician by using the comment section at the bottom of the score card. The statistician will notify the Bar Relations Representative. The establishment has until the next scheduled night of play to comply with S.R.D.A., Inc. regulations or the home team of that establishment will be subject to forfeiture of points until conditions are corrected.

Section 1. The Team:

During a regular season a team shall consist of a minimum of four (4) players. A maximum of six (6) players may be carried on a team’s roster. A team can not be registered with less than four (4) players.

A team roster (name, address, and phone number of each player) must be filed with the treasurer at time of registration by a team captain. A copy will be given to the Secretary.

A team fee as determined by the Board is required and shall be paid with the filing of the team roster.

A Bar sponsorship fee per team, for each season or session, as established by the Board, is required. Fee shall be paid before a team will be allowed to participate in league play.

Each team shall have one member who is designated captain. In the regular captain’s absence, a team member shall be acting captain. A missing player will not be eligible to play once a game has started. The player will be eligible for play once the match has ended.

One player shall be considered to be a legal, but, incomplete team. One (1) singles game, one (1) doubles cricket, one (1) doubles 501, and the four (4) person team game can be played. All earned points will count. No player may compete more than once in any scheduled event. One player may play against two in a double game, but would have only one turn to the opponents two turns. The same would apply to a team game where one, two or three players would throw against their opponents four turns. Missing players would lose their turn. A missing player will not be eligible to play once a game has started but must wait and will be eligible to play once the next match begins.

Each team must furnish a team name when filling a team roster. Each team name must be approved two-thirds (2/3) majority of the board.

Section 2. Player Status:

A player may register for any team he/she wishes. As a registered member of a team he/she becomes ineligible to play for another team on that given night and is considered "locked in" to that team on that night and division for the remainder of the season. A player cannot play in one division on one night of league play and switch to a lower division on another night of league play after the team has been rated. Under certain situations, problems arising between players and team , the circumstances will be considered by the Board for final determination.

A player becomes a registered member of a team when the team roster and fee is received by the Treasurer.

A player may register as a substitute if he/she wishes. As a substitute , he/she will not be considered as a member of a team for awards and trophy purposes.

A substitute list will be established and made available to all captains.

From the substitute list, or as a new member, substitute members may be used in a match, subject to the following policy:

Only one (1) substitute can be used in a match.

There must be one (1) registered member present for a legal team. If only one (1) registered member is present, and a substitute is used, the match would be played with two (2) players, subject to the rules.

A team can use a substitute in a maximum of five (5) matches during a session.

A team can use any one person as a substitute a maximum of three (3) times a session.

Substitutes cannot be used in the last three (3) scheduled matches of the season.

Substitutes cannot be used if four (4) registered members are present at the start of the match.

If a match begins using a substitute, and a registered member arrives late, the team captain must decide if the substitute or registered member, but not both, will continue the match, beginning with the next event.

A substitute can become a registered member of a team as the substitute properly registers and submits monies by the end of the team match play, he/she will be considered a member of that team in good standings. All tons, hi-ins, hi-outs etc. may be counted for the night he joined the team.

A substitute member can play in only five (5) matches during a session.

The use of a substitute will not be allowed in any playoffs.

A substitute must not play in a lower division than he/she is rated at their highest rating for that session

Any violation of the above rules will result in that player being ineligible and all points that player participates in will be forfeited and those points will be awarded to the opposing team.

Section 3. New Players:

A new player (non-member) may play in a match only as a regular team member. In order for any points scored by such a person to count, his/her name, address, phone number as well as association membership dues must be received by the Statistician with the scorecard.

New players may not be added to a team which has the maximum number of six (6) members on its roster. When a new member is added to a roster, the Statistician must be notified as to which registered member is being dropped. The Statistician will notify the Treasurer.

A member may not be added to a team during the last three (3) scheduled matches of a season. All player registration must be submitted with score card to the Statistician before the fourth (4) to the last week of league play.

ARTICLE XXII SCHEDULE, THE MATCH

Section 1. Schedule (Line – Ups)

Team captains (or acting captains) must meet prior to the start of the match to schedule players for each event. Singles, doubles, and team game should be scheduled prior to each event. All events may, but do not have to be scheduled at one time. This should be decided by the captain prior to the start of the match.

Players not present at the start of the match may not be scheduled except with the consent of the opposing captain.

Line-ups may be made blind by each captain or may be prearranged by consent of both captains.

A challenge may be made by one player to another opposing player as long as both captains agree. It is not considered bad sportsmanship to decline the challenge.

Section 2. The Match

The match shall start at a time designated by the Board, with a grace period of fifteen (15) minutes before the start of the first scheduled event.

The format for a match in league play shall be determined by the Board prior to the start of the session.

The scoring system for a match shall be determined by the Board, prior to the start of a session.

Definition of league play. League play shall be defined as the games played on a pre scheduled dates at the start of the session. Any games required to decide a tie will not be defined as league play, and any awards will not be determined by these games. Ton 80’s and round of 9’s will be awarded in playoff competition.

ARTICLE XXIII THROWING CORK TO BEGIN A GAME

Section 1. Throwing Cork:

A.D.O. rules prevail. All games are begun with a toss of a coin to determine the option of choice of going first or not at the cork when starting the game. The player losing the first game shall have the option of cork in the second game. If a diddle game is required, the player who lost the original coin toss has the option for the cork.

Only players scheduled in that individual game may throw for cork..

A rethrow shall be called if (the scorer or) the players in that game cannot decide which dart is closest to the cork. Closest to the cork must be determined by sight only. A rethrow shall be called on all ties. (Inner bull ties inner bull, outer bull ties outer bull).

Should a rethrow be called, the opposite team shall rethrow first, with additional rethrows being made on an alternate basis.

The dart must remain in the scoring area of the dartboard in order to count. Additional throws may be made until the player’s dart remains in the dartboard. Should the second thrower dislodge the dart of the first thrower, a rethrow will be made with the second thrower going first.

The second thrower, if they so desire, may acknowledge the first dart as an inner or outer bull and ask for that dart to be removed prior to throwing. If the first dart is removed, and second dart equals that of the first, a tie results and a rethrow becomes necessary with second player throwing first.

Darts must not be touched prior to the decision of the scorer or the throwers.

In multiple player events, the order in which players shoot shall be left to their captain or participating partner. Cork shooter need not be the one who throws first.

ARTICLE XXIV SCORING, MARKING, FINISHING, BUST RULE

Section 1. Scoring:

When at all possible, a scorekeeper shall be provided for a games. The scorekeeper shall conduct themselves in such a manner so as not to interfere with or distract the shooter in any way whatsoever The scorekeeper cannot advise shooter as to his/her out shot.

For a dart to score, it must remain independently in the dartboard for five (5) seconds after the third or final dart has been thrown by that player.

Propelling a dart by mechanical or other such means is not allowed.

In order to score, the point of the dart must be stuck in the bristle portion of the dartboard.

A dart’s score shall be determined from the side of the wire at which the dart enters the dartboard. In the case where the double and triple rings are bound by bands instead of wires, a dart lodging between the bands where they overlap, shall be scored as the double or triple.

No dart(s) scored may be removed from dartboard by the thrower, another player, scorer, captain or spectator until the score of the dart(s) has been verified and marked.

No portion of a shooter’s shoe may be advanced beyond the front of the hockey line before the dart contacts the dartboard. If this rule is violated by a player advancing within the minimum distance (7’9" ¼") the opposing captain will warn the player and his captain. Further violations will result in the forfeiture of the score obtained from the dart(s) thrown.

Section 2. Marking:

It is the responsibility of each player to verify and mark or cause the score to be marked before removing any darts from the board; the score for that throw remains written if one or more darts has been removed from the dartboard.

Errors in arithmetic must stand as written unless corrected prior to the start of that teams next throw. This rule may be waived in the interest of sportsmanship, provided both captains agree.

If a player throws out of turn, that score shall be removed and the score corrected. The scheduled player shall then throw. The out of turn player forfeits his/her next regular turn in the game. The opposing team must challenge the out of turn player before any further darts are thrown. Failure to challenge immediately will result in the score standing as written.

Section 3. Bust Rule:

A player BUSTS when his/her three darts (or less) score more points than remain in a game. When this occurs. The score remains the same prior to that throw. The next scheduled player then takes his/her regular turn to throw. (In the interest of sportsmanship, no dart(s) witch a player still holds after a bust should be thrown for practice.)

A player who busts may not receive any credit for that throw, i.e. high out, ton, T80, etc.

ARTICLE XXV CAPTAIN’S DUTIES, REPORTING RESULTS, PROTEST PROCEDURES

Each captain is responsible for the conduct of his team and the accuracy of their score sheet, and signing the same.

Captains are responsible for turning in or seeing that their team rosters are turned in.

Captains are responsible for turning in or seeing that their team fees are paid.

Captains are responsible for seeing that only legal members of S.R.D.A., Inc. are allowed to participate in league play.

Captains are responsible for informing their team of any rule changes made during Board meetings and General Membership meetings.

All captains are encouraged to attend all Board, Captains and General Membership meetings.

Captains are responsible for initiating any protests in behalf of their team or team members.

Captains must immediately inform the Secretary and/or Treasurer of any change in their team roster.

It is the responsibility of the team captain to see that all rules and policies of the S.R.D.A., Inc. are adhered to. (Violations of these rules and policies may result in the forfeiture of points.)

Team captains are required to list a phone number of the home bar that they play out of.

Section 2. Reporting Results:

Both captains shall verify the accuracy of the score sheet by signing it prior to submitting it to the league Statistician.

An official score sheet shall be complete and given to the person working behind the bar.

The official score sheet shall be used to calculate team and individual standings.

Home team captains are responsible for seeing that the score sheet is turned in to the proper person(s).

Section 3. Protest Procedures:

Only team captains may file a protest..

Protests may be initiated by stating same on the front of score sheet in comment section.

Details must be submitted in writing to the S.R.D.A., Inc. Secretary no later than five (5) days following the alleged infraction or the protest will be considered invalid. Upon receipt of the written protest, the Vice-President shall appoint and chair a committee of not less than five (5) available league members not directly involved in the protest, who will meet within seven (7) days and rule on the matter. This will apply only to the playing rule infractions. If the Vice-President is involved in the protests, the President will appoint a committee and a chairman.

THEIR DECISION IS FINAL.

ARTICLE XXVI POSTPONEMENTS, FOREFEITURES, WITHDRAWALS

Section 1. Postponements: In the event of necessity, postponement of league play may be arranged by the Board by contacting all team captains at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to the scheduled matches. The postponed matches must be rescheduled within ten (10) days. In the case of extenuating circumstances, such as a bar being closed, accident or "Act of God", matches must be rescheduled at the earliest possible convenience. If a team has a need to reschedule, rescheduling may be done by mutual agreement of the team captains. The statistician must be notified of the reason for rescheduling within twenty-four (24) hours of the occurrence. Failure to do so will result in a deduction of one (1) point per day until he/she is notified by both captains after the twenty-four (24) hour period. The match will be played before the next regular scheduled match.

Section 2. Forfeiture:

In the event a legal team is not present at the end of the fifteen (15) minute grace period of a scheduled match, the other team, which must have at least one (1) player present, will receive nine (9) points, no losses. In the last three (3) weeks of play, the team present, will receive only six (6) points won and no losses. The team forfeiting will receive all nine (9) losses.

A minimum of one (1) player must be present from one team to be awarded the points forfeited by the team not present. In the interest of sportsmanship an opposing team may extend the grace period.

A score sheet must be turned in to the league statistician and must be signed by the captain or acting captain of the team present at a forfeiting match. All players present must sign score sheet.

A team that has forfeited two (2) consecutive matches must notify the Board three (3) days prior to its next scheduled match regarding its problem, or that team will be considered withdrawn and all points won or lost will be null and void.

Section 3. Withdrawls

A team may withdraw from the league after the S.R.D.A., Inc. has been informed in writing. All points won or lost by a withdrawn team shall be considered null and void.

All tons, high-outs, T80’s etc., thrown by the opposing team will stand and NOT be deducted from any players individual achievement. All points for matches WILL be deducted from all opposing teams win column that played the withdrawn team.

ARTICLE XXVII TIES AND PLAYOFFS

Section 1. All teams in contention for the division play offs must be prepared to play off ties within seven (7) days following the last regularly scheduled matches of the session.

Section 2. No postponements will be allowed, except in extenuating circumstance, such as an "Act of God".

Section 3. All playoffs shall be at a site determined by the S.R.D.A. Board.

Section 4. The winning team will be considered the division champions.

Section 5. League Championship will be played at a site determined by the Board. Each division winner will be eligible to play for overall league championship. T’80’s and R 9’s will be counted. Hi-Ins, Hi-Outs or tons do not count toward individual stats.

ARTICLE XXVIII POLICY AND RULE CHANGES

Section 1. Policy Changes: Policy changes, temporary rulings, and general information may be announced on the weekly standings sheet or a supplementary sheet. These policies will be considered to be in effect immediately. It is the responsibility of each member to read these announcements.

Section 2. Rule Changes: These rules may be amended or revised for the purpose of clarity and uniformity at any Board Meeting by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of Board Members present at the meeting.